Catalog 365 - released for April, 2026...
Catalog 365 (for April): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: a “true” July 2, 1863 Vicksburg Daily Citizen, a (Williamsburg) “Virginia Gazette” from 1775, Lincoln’s famous Cooper Union speech (1860), the first European settlement along the Mississippi River, a first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the Copyright Act (1790), and more.
The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
- Abridged Catalog (EXCLUDES wholesale lots & titles sold only by year (not by a specific date)
- A PDF Version of the Catalog (printable)
- Entire Catalog grouped by Era:
1500-1799 (full view OR quick-scan/compact view)
1800-1899 (full view OR quick-scan/compact" view)
1900-Present (full view OR quick-scan/compact" view)
The following links focus on both this month's and last months catalogs:
- Combined Catalogs (entirety of both)
- Noteworthy - priced over $300
- Inexpensive - priced under $50
Become a Premium Member to receive hard copy versions of our catalogs (U.S. residents only).
Catalog 365 - released for April, 2026...
<p><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Catalog 365 (for April)</strong></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">:</span> This latest offering of authentic newspapers<strong> </strong>is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=300&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=100"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></span></a>:<strong> a “true” July 2, 1863 Vicksburg Daily Citizen, a (Williamsburg) “Virginia Gazette” from 1775, Lincoln’s famous Cooper Union speech (1860), the first European settlement along the Mississippi River, a first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the Copyright Act (1790), and more.</strong><br><br>The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:<br> </p><ul><li><div data-justified-separately="true"><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>All Catalog (all items)</strong></b></span></a><br> </div></li><li><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=abridgedcatnew"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Abridged Catalog (<u>EXCLUDES</u> wholesale lots & titles sold only by year (not by a specific date)</strong></span></a><br> </li><li><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>A</strong></span><a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/0be613c7601/b0121b0a-b026-480b-8d6a-bde1ed9275df.pdf"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong> PDF Version of the Catalog (printable)</strong></span></a><br> </li><li>Entire Catalog grouped by Era:</li></ul><div data-justified-separately="true"><p><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>1500-1799</strong><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1500-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=1799-12-31&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>full view</strong></b></a><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>OR</strong><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1500-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=1799-12-31&list_results_format=compact&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>quick-scan/compact view</strong></b></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>1800-1899</strong><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1800-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=1899-12-31&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>full view</strong></b></a><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>OR</strong><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1800-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=1899-12-31&list_results_format=compact&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>quick-scan/compact" view</strong></b></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>1900-Present</strong><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>(</strong><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1900-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2100-12-31&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>full view</strong></b></a><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><strong>OR</strong><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catw&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1900-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2100-12-31&list_results_format=compact&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>quick-scan/compact" view</strong></b></a><strong>)</strong></p></div><p>The following links focus on <i><strong>both</strong></i> this month's <i><strong>and</strong></i> last months catalogs:</p><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size:medium;"><li><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev+catw&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev+catw&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Combined Catalogs</strong></b></a><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></b>(entirety of both)<br> </li><li><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=100" data-link-type="web"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Noteworthy - priced over $300</strong></b></a><br> </li><li><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bdate_range_start%5D=1500-01-01&q%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2022-02-14&q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=0&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=49.99&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200"><b style="color:rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Inexpensive - priced under $50</strong></b></a></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/memberships"><strong>Become a Premium Member</strong></a><strong> to receive hard copy versions of our catalogs (U.S. residents only).</strong></p>
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Thomas Edison and his electric light invention... Mormon polygamy...
Item #724598
December 12, 1878
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12, 1878 Most of a page 2 column is taken up with a detailed article headed: "Edison's Great Invention" "An Authoritative Explanation of His Wonderful Electric Light--Why the Secret Has Been so Carefully Guarded".
The front page has: "Polygamy" "A Reminiscence--Brigham Young and Brother William's Wife".
Four pages, minor edge-tears in the spine margin. very n... See More
Apache outbreak in Colorado... The Mormon saw mill in Tombstone...
Item #716134
October 21, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 21, 1879 The top of the first column is headed: "The Indian War" "Present Situation of Affairs in Colorado" which has two reports, and this is followed by: "The Apache Outbreak in New Mexico".
Also on the front page are reports from the Tombstone Nugget, including: "The Mormon saw mill at the Huachucas is turning out from three to five thousand feet of lu... See More
Lincoln's funeral and more...
Item #715972
May 27, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1865 The front page features "Lewis Payne the Assassin" under guard, with text headed: "Capture of Davis", "Payne the Assassin" and "President Lincoln's Burial".
Inside includes a dramatic full page: "Charge of the Ninth Army Corps on Fort Mahone, April 3, 1865". A full page features a half page illustration of: "The Fight Before Mobile - Storming of Fort Bl... See More
Three Civil War maps and a wealth of reporting...
Item #710728
March 22, 1862
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 22, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map: "NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA, THE SCENE OF THE BATTLE" with related reports on the capture of New Bern.
Page 3 has another map: "The Rebel Works at Centreville and Manassas" with much details and related reporting. Page 4 also has a map: "Sugar Creed - The Battle Field" with related text.
Eight pages, never-tri... See More
Thomas Jefferson is elected President? Not really...
Item #708880
December 24, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 24, 1800 A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has a report headed: "State of the Votes for President & Vice President of the United States" show votes for Adams, Pickney, Jefferson, and Burr. The report beneath the chart includes: "It is now ascertained beyond a doubtl that the Hon. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq. of Vir... See More
Civil War document noting articles lost...
Item #705204
April 30, 1864
Handwritten Civil War document headed: "Report of Co. D. Articles Lost" with columns for the "Names" Articles Lost" "How Lost" (none filled in) and: "On What Roll Charged" all dated April 30, 1864.
Dated at the bottom: "Mitchells Station, Va., April 30, 1864" by Edward A. Spear, Capt. commanding.
The reverse is mostly blank.
Measures 8 by 12 1/2 inches, very nice handwriting and in very nice conditio... See More
George Washington, John Adams, Sam Adams...
Item #701341
January 21, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1795 The entire second column on the front page is taken up with: "By Authority", an act of Congress to regulate the pay of non-commissioned officers, musicians & privates of the militia, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams.
Page 3 has a document "By the Governor" signed: Samuel Adams, concerning a da... See More
Early, detailed letter from San Diego...
Item #691617
April 23, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War, plus page 3 begins with: "Late From California" which is a lengthy letter from San Diego reading more like a travelogue than a military report, although there is mention of a battle with the Mexicans. This is one of the earliest reports on San Diego we have encountered. Keep in mind that the pop... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issu... See More
Brutal Indian attack in Arizona... Robert E. Lee... much more...
Item #715492
July 15, 1861
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, July 15, 1861 Formatted much like the popular Harper's Weekly, but a much scarcer title.
The full front page shows: "Capture of a Picket After Heroically Defending Himself Against About 50 Assailants, near Cloud's Mill, Virginia". Other prints include a dramatic double page centerfold: "Indian Massacre on the Frontier. Descent On a Settler's Cabin In Arizona" (small... See More
Inventions, patents, and more... From the early 1900's...
Item #649215
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Inventions of the late 1800's...
Item #649278
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Burning of the Quarantine Hospital... The slave ship Echo...
Item #716136
September 03, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1858 The front page is almost entirely taken up with much detail on the burning of the Quarantine Hospital, the city's first line of defense against migrant-borne infectious diseases. First column heads included: "THE STATEN ISLAND ARSON "Full Details of the Burning of the Quarantine Buildings" "Boasts of the Incendiaries" "The Unshe... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single-issue pri... See More
Excellent account of the loss of the Essex...
Item #713661
July 20, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 20, 1814 The entire front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with an extremely detailed & lengthy letter being the: "Official Account of the Loss of the Frigate Essex", signed in type by its commander: D. Porter. This is followed by several letters between Porter & James Hillyar, the commander of the victorious British ship from the... See More
Latest reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #713622
May 01, 1778
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, May, 1778 Some interesting discussions in Parliament concerning the American situation including: "...assert that the Colonists were perfectly contented at that period; they had begun to exhibit some marks of discontent. He might compare America, at that time, to a generous steed, who had become a little restive, but might by the experienced mane... See More
Discussing the Jay Treaty... Slave ads...
Item #700764
June 11, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 11, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from Congress concerning debates on the controversial Jay Treaty with England. Also 20 illustrated ship ads.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For the term of 10 Years, A Likely healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 4 has other "reward" ads concerning slaves, with de... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #649279
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-12 One of the more famous of the early newspapers - founded by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring approximately 8 by 11 1/2 inches.
From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #649244
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washing... See More
Smallest newspaper in the world...
Item #649261
January 01, 2003
VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003 A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #716171
March 24, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 24, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page has 3 runaway slave ads and three shipping ads. Other news of the day is found throughout,
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.
Sulphur Springs, Virginia... New York's Five Points...
Item #715981
December 23, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1865 The front page has a nice print of: "Hon. John T. Hoffman, Mayor-Elect of New York City" with an article on him. Also an article: "Thanksgiving at Five Points".
Prints within include a doublepage centerfold: "The Pilgrimage to Mecca" which has 11 prints; "Thanksgiving Dinner at the Five Points Ladies' Home Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church"... See More
From this Southern port city before the outbreak of war...
Item #715305
January 31, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 1861 From this Southern port city from shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. This was the last Confederate port city to fall to the Yankees when it did so in February, 1865, completing its blockage of the Atlantic coast.
Items include: "Important Army Intelligence" regarding General Scott's order to officers on leave of absence; "T... See More
Death & obituary of Sir Walter Scott...
Item #714634
October 01, 1832
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, October, 1832 Near the back of the issue is the obituary for Sir Walter Scott taking nearly 24 pages.
Although lengthy and informative, the first line of the obituary may describe him best: "Sept. 21. At Abbotsford, Co. Roxburgh, aged 61. Sir Walter Scott, Bart. the proudest name in the modern annals of literature." There is also a half page engraving: "Drybu... See More
Tortured by Indians...
Item #714377
October 08, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1792 The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has a report: "...that Colonel Harden...on a mission to the Indians respecting a treaty of peace...were immediately made prisoners & sentenced to be burnt as spies. Colonel Harden saw his companion expire under all the tortures which savage ingenuity could inve... See More
Handsome, 340 year old newspaper... published by Charles Brome...
Item #707281
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Oct. 9, 1684 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, particularly with the over 340 year old date clearly visible in the dateline.Complete as a single sheet issue, 8 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches,... See More
Baseball of the future (on horseback)...
Item #683395
June 09, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1883 Full front page shows: "The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge". Inside has a full page and 3/4 page print: "The Competitive Drill at Nashville, Tennessee".
Perhaps most of interesting is a full page print: "Baseball of the Future" shows all players on horseback. Another full page has: "Adventures In The San Juan Mountains", by J.J. Reilly plus much m... See More
Loyalists upset at being uprooted in New York & taken to Nova Scotia...
Item #714383
March 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 22, 1783 Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with: "Motion For Considering the Report on the American Trade Bill" in the House of Commons. Mention of the first trade ship from the U.K. to America.
The back page has a letter form Nova Scotia noting: "...arrived...above 400 refugees from New York; they are amply furnished with a year's provision & ... See More
Visiting the frigate Constellation...
Item #713630
August 08, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 8, 1798 Page 3 has the: "Answer of the President...to the Address of the Young Men of Charleston, S.C." signed: John Adams. This is followed by a report of a visit to the Constellation frigate docked at Charleston, noting: "...got on board the frigate...were politely received...represented to be a very complete... See More
From this famous mining town in Nevada...
Item #708592
November 08, 1872
THE DAILY STATE REGISTER, Carson City, Nevada, Nov. 8, 1872 Situated just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue from its heyday during the mining era has various news, ads and notices on the front page, with much news on pages 2 and3.
Carson City is named for the famed mountain man Kit Carson & is about 30 miles south of Reno. It originated as a stopover ... See More
Details of a recently published religious book...
Item #705059
July 29, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 29, 1675 The bottom of the back page has a listing of recent books published, one of which is: "The Pattern of Catechistical Doctrine at large, Or, a Pious & Learned Exposition of the Ten Commandments, with an Introduction, containing the use and benefit of Catechizing the General Grounds of Religion; and the Truth of Christina Religion in particular, pr... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll (island) in the Pacific...
Item #724654
February 18, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 18, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8... See More
From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Full page engravings from the 1700's to early 1800's...
Item #649224
(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
Lot of ten nice issues from just after the War of 1812...
Item #716005
November 23, 1815
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, a lot of ten issues from January thru November, 1815 All issues are from just after the end of the War of 1812 and during the Napoleonic War era as well. Each is complete in 4 pages, all in nice condition.
Slave reward ads, 20 illustrated ship advertisements...
Item #706704
July 25, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 5, 1796 Curiously, five different type fonts are used to print the title in the masthead. The front page features 20 illustrated ship ads, making it very displayable.
The back page has an ad beginning: "For Sale, A Healthy Negro Girl...", plus no fewer than 3 reward ads for runaway slaves, each with details.
Four pages, two small binding h... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701062
September 24, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 24, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in... See More
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. ... See More
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
Over 330 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper... See More
Death of Eva "Evita" Peron... First Lady of Argentina...
Item #716130
July 28, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 28, 1952 The front page has a two column heading: "Thousands Take Last Look Before Casket of Mrs. Peron" with subhead and related photo.
Eva Peron came into popular culture with the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Evita" based on her life.
Complete in 42 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
Early New Haven, Connecticut newspaper...
Item #713668
December 28, 1796
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Dec. 28, 1796 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, providing a flavor of life in New England in the 18th century. Half of the front page and all of page 2 are taken up with reports from the Federal Congress from the latter months of Washington's administration.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal margin wear & foxing, printed on blue-... See More
Phrenology...
Item #713641
December 01, 1853
<p>AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, December, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today... <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/713641?list_url=%2Flist%2Fcatalog%3Fpage%3D4%2525srsltid%3DAfmBOorZpcebGWX9RYY6NLLS9p_C14dac08ywYwO0wFLKUgmHh8nvLVL">See More</a>
Began as the 'Mormon Tribune'...
Item #712669
March 07, 1872
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE & UTAH MINING GAZETTE, March 7, 1872 The first 26 issues of this newspaper were titled "Mormon Tribune", followed by the "Salt Lake Tribune" then the above title from 1871.
Various news items of the day, mostly from the West.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, irregular at some margins does not affect any text, good condition.
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown is just an example of... See More
States are seceding, Civil War is coming...
Item #712524
January 19, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 19, 1861 A wealth of fine pre-war content in this issue as states consider seceding from the Union, including: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion - Secession Is War" "From Georgia - Progress of the Rebellion" "From Charleston - The First Shot and the Parley" which reports on the Star of the West incident, considered by many to be the official beginning of the Civil War.... See More
Difficulties between General Fremont and President Lincoln...
Item #707671
October 10, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.Among the articles are: "The Slaves as a Military Element in the South" "The Battle at Springfield, Mo." "Southern Intelligence--The Rebel Army of the Potomac" and much more. Over 2 columns are concerning the controversy b... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- Lead-up to a Nation… as reported in the newspapers of the day (reflecting back on March, 1776)…
- Who’s Who in Newspapers? Jack Johnson edition (1910)…
- Announcing: Catalog 365 – Released (early) for April, 2026 – Rare & Early Newspapers…
- Mystery Solved … The Ancestry of Abraham Lincoln Clarified…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
