Catalog 340 - released for March, 2024...

Catalog 340 (for March): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: report of Lexington & Concord in a desirable title, a huge map of the Mississippi River dated 1775, a Maryland newspaper from 1755, print of Jesse James print consumes the front page, a British newsbook from 1643, ‘The Polynesian’ from Honolulu, and more.

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Catalog 340 - released for March, 2024...

<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 340</b>&nbsp;(for March)</a>: This latest offering of authentic newspapers<b> </b>is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;page=&amp;q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&amp;q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&amp;q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&amp;q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&amp;q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.price&amp;sort_direction=DESC&amp;per_page=100"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></a>:<strong>&nbsp;report of&nbsp;Lexington &amp; Concord in a desirable title, a huge map of the Mississippi River dated 1775, a Maryland newspaper from 1755, print of Jesse James print consumes the front page, a British newsbook from 1643, &lsquo;The Polynesian&rsquo; from Honolulu</strong>,&nbsp;and more.<br /> <br /> <strong> The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:<br /> </strong> <ul> <li> <div data-justified-separately="true" style="text-align: left"> <strong><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog">New Catalog</a>&nbsp;</b></b><strong>(in its entirety)</strong></strong></div> </li> </ul> <div data-justified-separately="true"> <p> <strong><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b>&nbsp; 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695827

First of this "Combat Edition" we have offered...

Item #695827

October 27, 1943

THE STARS AND STRIPES, Fifth Army Combat Edition, Italy, Oct. 27, 1943  The motto in the dateline is "Be Alert And Live".

The banner head reports: "Nazis Flee Russ Trap" and smaller heads: "Disaster Looms" "Fifth Gains Heights" "Nazis Need Machinery" "You're In Italy".

Although there were many editions of this famous military n... See More  

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696887

With eight prints of Saratoga, New York...

Item #696887

September 09, 1871

EVERY SATURDAY - An Illustrated Weekly Journal, Boston, Sept. 9, 1871  An illustrated Harper's Weekly-like publication with many illustrations, amongst which are: "A View of Eloping Forest", a doublepage centerfold; "The City of Edinburgh, From the Castle" "In the Western Highlands--Among the Prairie Hens" and several pages with 8 prints and article: "Sa... See More  

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702545

Kapp Putsch... Berlin, Germany...

Item #702545

March 16, 1920

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1920



* Kapp Putsch - Berlin, Germany

* Wolfgang Kapp & Walther von Luttwitz

* Attempted Weimar Republic Coup d'état




The front page has a nice banner headline: "REVOLUTION IN GERMANY BREAKS DOWN; KAPP NEGOTIATING FOR A COMPROMISE; WORKERS RISE; SEIZE CONTROL IN CITIES" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice... See More  

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682016

Great map of Petersburg, and so much more...

Item #682016

August 01, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 1, 1864  The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "PETERSBURG, The Work Done by Grant--What He Has Overcome...".

Additional there is a diagram showing the: "Profile Of Burnside's Mine" as well as another diagram as well.

Among the front page column heads on the war are: "GRANT" "Glorious News from Petersbu... See More  

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697866

Death & funeral of the governor...

Item #697866

June 19, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1799  The front page has: "On Matrimony". Page 3 has a black-bordered report on the death & funeral of Mass. Governor Increase Sumner including the "Order Of Procession" and the position of "The Corpse" with the pallbearers, etc.

The back page has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed... See More  

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697892

Planning for Lou Gehrig Day...

Item #697892

June 23, 1939

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1939  Inside has a somewhat inconspicuous yet notable report with a column head: "Yanks And Lou's Other Friends Plan Gehrig Day". It notes in part: "...Turning up at Yankee stadium as usual this afternoon, after receiving his first treatment for a disease diagnosed as a form of chronic infantile paralysis, Gehrig was given a bundle of te... See More  

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649300

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.

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649224

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.

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172716

The Siege of Charleston and much more...

Item #172716

October 03, 1863

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1863  The full front page has 2 scenes of: "The Siege of Charleston--Attack on Battery Gregg" and "...The Boats for the Attack of Gregg on Their Way." Inside has two other full pages with 4 prints on Charleston: "...Soldiers Exploding Torpedoes by Throwing Pieces of Shell on Them from the Saps" and "...Explosion of t... See More  

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692799

Nine issues from this Nazi-occupied British island...

Item #692799

September 17, 1944

A nine issue mix of the Evening Press (6) and The Star (3), both from the island of Guernsey from 1944 while under Nazi occupation, hence all reports are Nazi propaganda. Interesting reading. Each complete in 4 pages, some a bit irregular at the spine, generally good condition.

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697890

Jack 'Legs' Diamond is shot... Fred 'Killer' Burke...

Item #697890

April 28, 1931

NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1931  The top of the front page has a two-column head: "CLEAN-UP OF DIAMOND GANG ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR; WOUNDED LEADER IS DYING" with subheads and lengthy reporting.

Also on the front page is a two-column heading: "'Killer' Burke Gets Life Term in Michigan On Pleading Guilty to Slaying Policeman".

 Complete in 56 pages, a bit irre... See More  

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649262

Over 325 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  

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649266

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  

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649221

Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...

Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1712  One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches. Red ink stamps do not appear to be present.

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684865

America now owns Alaska...

Item #684865

June 23, 1867

THE TIMES, San Francisco, California, June 23, 1867  The top of the front page has column heads including; "Formal Ratification of the Russian Treaty" which refers to the purchase of Alaska from Russia, or known as "Seward's Folly".

The report is very brief, just noting: "The final exchange of the ratification of the Russo-American treaty took place to-day...and ... See More  

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690745

Much reporting on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...

Item #690745

June 05, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 5, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators: "THE REBEL LEADERS" "Their Complicity in the Assassination" "Very Important Suppressed Testimony" "The Murder of Our Principal Men Arranged in Canada" "The Murderers to Receive Commissions from Richmond" 'Booth Specially Authorized&q... See More  

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695318

Front page print of industrialist Thomas A. Scott... Civil War reports...

Item #695318

November 19, 1861

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 19, 1861  The front page features a print of "Thomas A. Scott", with a biographical sketch of him as well.

Scott was an American businessman, railroad executive, and industrialist. In 1861, President Lincoln appointed him to serve as U.S. Assistant Secretary of War, and during the American Civil War railroads under his leadership played a major role ... See More  

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695462

First of this title we have encountered...

Item #695462

January 19, 1831

SUNDAY SCHOOL JOURNAL, & ADVOCATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1831  This is the volume 1, number 3 issue, and the very first of this title we have offered, coming from the private collection.

As the title would suggest, the content is mostly religious.

Four pages, moderate wear at margins, generally nice condition.

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697993

Created to promote the New York World's Fair...

Item #697993

January 01, 1939

WORLD'S FAIR WORLD, New York, 1939  Not a bonafide newspaper but rather a short-lived promotional newsletter to promote the 1939 New York World's Fair. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.

Four pages, printed entirely in blue ink, 12 by 15 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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649293

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  

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649222

Rare, early title...

Item #649222
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.

Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More  

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697867

Duties of man and citizen...

Item #697867

October 19, 1795

FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 19, 1795  Page 2 has some content concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England. Also: "Observations on the Present Internal State of France" and: "Duties of a Man and a Citizen" contains 9 Articles. And then: "Decree for the Encouragement of Privateering" lists 8 items.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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697894

Gold in California, and getting there...

Item #697894

December 28, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1849  The top of page 3 has a column headed: "Additional From California" which has much concerning the growth of the territory. One bit includes: "The immigrants by the overland route were continuing to arrive...It is said that numbers are now coming by the northern trail...The emigrants think that much of the suffering ... See More  

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649230

John F. Kennedy assassinated...

Item #649230

November 22, 1963

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".

All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also inclu... See More  

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680079

Trouble in Texas... The Mexican Republic is dissolved...

Item #680079

November 14, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1835  The top of the front page begins: "There are various rumors & reports from Texas--and some accounts of actual collision between its inhabitants & the Mexican troops...We feel much interest in the successful vindication & defense of their just rights by the people of Texas...".

Inside has: "Latest From Mexico&quo... See More  

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690616

Pyramid Lake War... On Lincoln's Presidential campaign...

Item #690616

June 08, 1860

NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1860  Page 5 has reporting headed: "Additional From Carson Valley" "The Battle with the Indians at Pyramid Lake" and: "Lincoln & the Mexican War".

Page 10 has: "The Presidential Campaign" "Republican Ratification Meeting" "One of Abe Lincoln's Rails on Hand" "The South to Be Fenced In" &quo... See More  

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695035

Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...

Item #695035

March 01, 1825

FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825  Although not a rare title--this issue is volume 33--this is the first of this title we have offered, having come from the private collection.

Page 3 has: "Liberation Of Peru---Decisive Triumph" with the report taking over half a column. Page 3 also has a brief, black-bordered report: "Another Re... See More  

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695241

Two slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...

Item #695241

August 03, 1847

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 3, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Page 2 has reports from the Mexican War headed: "From The Brazos".

Page 3 has three slave-related ads, each having various particulars. One is a
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697735

A fine report of the White River Massacre...

Item #697735

October 29, 1879

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 29, 1879  Over half of the first column of the front page has: "The White River Massacre" :safety of Mrs. Meeker and the Women and Children of the Agency--Details of the Tragedy".

This was the White River Massacre, also known as the Meeker Massacre. This was part of a series of conflicts that began when the Utes attacked an Indian age... See More  

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697917

From Washington's administration... Sale of land in the Northwest...

Item #697917

February 01, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 1, 1797  A very nice newspaper from the closing weeks of George Washington's administration. John Adams would be inaugurated on March 4.

The back page has over a full column taken up with a detailed report concerning the sale of: "Lands of the United States" which are: "...in the territory northwest of the river Ohio, a... See More  

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698003

Much on the Quasi-War... Celebrating Washington's (last) birthday...

Item #698003

February 21, 1799

J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 21, 1799  The front page and bits inside concerning the Quasi-War with France. Page 3 has a nice concerning an event at the: "Federal Street Theatre, In Honor of the Birthday of General Washington...".

Four pages, nice condition.

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694554

The War of 1812, and more...

Item #694554

April 30, 1813

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813  The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.

Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More  

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697187

An amateur press newspaper...

Item #697187

January 01, 1878

THE PHOENIX Fire Fly, Brooklyn, New York, January, 1878  This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. 

Eight pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.

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697555

Uncommon “Shaker” publication...

Item #697555

August 01, 1874

SHAKER AND SHAKERESS MONTHLY, Mt. Lebanon, Col. Co., New York, April, 1873  An unusual monthly newspaper "Published By The United Society", more commonly known as the Shakers. Mostly religious-related content but other items as well.

Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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698002

Military title from the Rumford Rifle Range...

Item #698002

September 05, 1918

THE TRIGGER, Rumford, Rhode Island, Sept. 5, 1918  This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a "camp" newspaper, printed for and by military personnel of the various camps throughout the U.S. and elsewhere, particularly created at times of war. This title was more professionally produced than most.

This is a semi-monthly produced by the permanent force at the historic Rumford Rifle R... See More  

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702547

Inaugurating the famous statue of Andrew Jackson, New Orleans...

Item #702547

March 01, 1856

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 1, 1856 



* Andrew Jackson statue unveiling

* Jackson Square, New Orleans

* Battle of New Orleans equestrian hero




Ftpg. shows: "Inauguration of the Jackson Statue, New Orleans--Procession Passing Into Jackson Square, Opposite the Old Cathedral". 

Prints inside include: "View of Malta & Fortifications..." &quo... See More  

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692535

Early from Salinas, California...

Item #692535

December 25, 1880

THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Dec. 25, 1880  An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated.

Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes only 3 institutions have any holdings of this title... See More  

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666567

Great account of the closing events of the Civil War....

Item #666567

November 29, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1865  Page 2 has: "Wade Hampton to the People of South Carolina" and page 3 has: "JOURNEY OF THE CONFEDERACY" "The Dissolution of the Confederacy--Davis' Flight to Danville--Scenes at Danville--Sacking of the City--Society Dissolved--Scenes at Greensboro...Davis and Staff at Supper--Lincoln's Assassination...The Grave of&nb... See More  

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682967

The South says: 'Independence Or Death'...

Item #682967

February 13, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 13, 1865  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.  

Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "THE SOUTH" "Rekindling of Secession" "Result of Mr. Lincoln's Conduct of the Peace Conference" "Universal Clamor For War" "Independence Or Death" "Fort Anders... See More  

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697926

Discussing the controversial Jay Treaty...

Item #697926

May 17, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 17, 1796  Page 2 & a portion of page 3 are taken up with discussion from Congress on the controversial Jay Treaty & carrying it into effect.

The back page has a "Forty Dollars Reward" for a runaway mulatto man, and another runaway ad as well. The back page also features 18 illustrated ship advertisements.

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667637

Fall of Alexandria from the French to the British... Jefferson's Proclamation...

Item #667637

December 12, 1801

REPUBLICAN WATCH-TOWER, New York, Dec. 12, 1801  Almost all of page 2 is taken up with a very find account of the fall of Alexandria, Egypt, to the British. It includes the Articles of Capitulation.

Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President, concerning: "...an atrocious murder was committed on an Indian woman of the Cherokee tribe...in the state of Tennessee...to use their... See More  

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683070

Further investigation on the Lincoln assassination...

Item #683070

May 06, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, May 6, 1865  Among the front page column heads on the closing events of the Civil War are: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Another Letter from Beverly Tucker & Geo. Sanders" "Absolute Denial of any Knowledge of the Assassination" "Harold's Confession and the Other Testimony Sent to 

Europe" "The Preliminary Examination About Co... See More  

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686291

James Monroe's inaugural address...

Item #686291

March 10, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821  Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previous to his entering upon the duties of his second... See More  

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689419

Death reports of Chief Hummingbird & Governor De Witt Clinton...

Item #689419

February 23, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 23, 1828  Page 7 has a report of the death of Choctaw Chief Hummingbird, also known as General Hummingbird: "Died, on the 23d December, at his residence near the Choctaw agency, general Hummingbird, a Choctaw chief, a the advanced age of 75... a great friend to the United States, and has fought many battles with the red people in behalf of our ... See More  

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697810

Early from Australia...

Item #697810

May 15, 1798

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1798   Page 3 has early reports concerning Australia, including: "Major Gross, the Lt. Governor of New South Wales...forced for his ill state of health to leave that settlement..." The colony, when that ship left Pot Jackson, was doing well... reason to expect that the inhabitants for the future will be able to supply themselves with bread...&q... See More  

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702671

Printed at an institution for the criminally insane...

Item #702671

July 01, 1921

THE FARVIEW ECHO, Farview (Waymart), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, July, 1921  This is an interesting four page newspaper published by the "Farview State Hospital" which was for the criminally insane. The issue contains a wide range of various news tidbits and no advertisements.

Measures about 12 1/2 by 17 inches, good condition. An unusual newspaper.

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649286

War on Iraq begins... In a military newspaper...

Item #649286

January 17, 1991

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, "Authorized Unofficial Publication for the U.S. Armed Forces", Jan. 17, 1991  The bold banner headline proclaims: "WAR ERUPTS" and beneath which is: "Air Armada Hammers Iraq" with further text. The bottom half of the ftpg. is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.

This newspaper announces the beginning of the war o... See More  

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689992

Fulton Market and Brighton Market...

Item #689992

June 28, 1856

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 28, 1856  The front page  has a print: "Scene in Fulton Market, New York City" with an article. A great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold: "Representation of Brighton Market, Near Boston, On Market Day".

Sixteen pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

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690055

Harper's Ferry...

Item #690055

November 12, 1859

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1859  Inside has a nice print captioned: "Harper's Ferry, Virginia, From Jefferson Rock" with a related article. Other unrelated prints as well.

Sixteen pages, good condition.

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691009

Phrenology: personality is based on the shape of the skull...

Item #691009

August 01, 1853

AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, August, 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, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.

Inside has a full page with 4 prints showing the skulls of various types under the heading: "The N... See More  

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