Catalog 356 - released for July, 2025...

Catalog 356 (for July): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: the Constitution of the United States, the “Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms” on the front page, Hawaii’s first English language newspaper, an early newsbook from 1643, the Boston Massacre, a British review of “Common Sense”, a rare printing of Alexander Hamilton's greatest work ("Report on Manufactures"), the British reaction to Washington being named commander-in-chief, perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had, synagogues hold memorial services in honor of Abraham Lincoln, and more.

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Catalog 356 - released for July, 2025...

<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 356</b>&nbsp;(for July)</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;the Constitution of the United States, the &ldquo;Causes &amp; Necessity of Taking Up Arms&rdquo; on the front page, Hawaii&rsquo;s first English language newspaper, an early newsbook from 1643, the Boston Massacre, a British review of &ldquo;Common Sense&rdquo;, a rare printing of Alexander Hamilton&#39;s greatest work (&quot;Report on Manufactures&quot;), the British reaction to Washington being named commander-in-chief, perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had, synagogues hold memorial services in honor of Abraham Lincoln</strong>, and more.<br /> <br /> <strong> The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:</strong><br /> <br /> <ul> <li> <strong><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=abridgedcatnew">July&#39;s Catalog (<u>EXCLUDING</u> wholesale lots &amp; 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694572

Great account of a "classic" Western train robbery...

Item #694572

September 22, 1893

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 22, 1893  The front page has most of a column headed: "FOUGHT THE ROBBERS" "Desperate Battle With Bandits on a Western Train" 'Engineer and Fireman Shot" "One of the Robbers Mortally Wounded--There were Only Three of Them and They Were Daring. But They Encountered a Plucky Crew of Trainmen". The ar... See More  

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699719

The trial in the John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection...

Item #699719

November 09, 1859

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1859  Much of the front page is taken up with election results. Page 4 has over half a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Proceedings of the Court--The Case of Copeland--Trial of Cook--His Confession Read in Court--Stephens Handed Over to the Federal Authorities for Trial".

Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine with one indent n... See More  

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700399

Not held by any American institution...

Item #700399

February 25, 1758

PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 25, 1758  An early Irish newspaper with pages 1 and 2 having various news reports while most of the balance of the issue is taken up with ads & notices.

This title is not held by any American institution.

Four pages, 10 1/2 by 16 3/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the blank spine, minor damp staining near the margins... See More  

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700534

Reflecting upon the recent Dred Scott Decision... On the Mormons leaving Salt Lake City...

Item #700534

July 13, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1857  Page 2 begins with nearly 2 full columns taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is a lengthy speech by Charles Ingersoll of the Conn. Legislature. It is prefaced with: "The several opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the U.S. have been spread before our readers, yet it is probable, from their gr... See More  

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701059

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... Slave labor in California...

Item #701059

September 20, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 20, 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, ... See More  

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702447

Charges filed against the conspirators...

Item #702447

May 16, 1865

NEW  YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865  Among the front page column heads are: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "The Charges & Specifications Against the Prisoners" "Davis, Sanders, Tucker, Thompson, and Clay in the Indictment" "They are Charged with Conspiring to Kill Lincoln, Johnson, Seward and Grant" 'The Testimony Taken on the Second Day of the Trial&q... See More  

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705235

Constitution for the new state of Alabama...

Item #705235

September 18, 1819

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819  Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.

Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Constitution of the State of Alabama, Adopted Aug. 2... See More  

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705239

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

Item #705239

October 06, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

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705291

Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...

Item #705291

August 19, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911  The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America."

A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a collection of ten somewhat comic prints of baseball players. The players include Honus Wagner, Christy "Matty" Mathewson, Ty Cobb and Johnny Evers, among others.

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691060

The capture of Atlanta...

Item #691060

September 15, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 15, 1864  Among the front page column heads are: "ATLANTA" "How The City Was Captured" "The Strategy of the Last Movement" "The Complete Defeat of The enemy" "Hood's Midnight Evacuation of Atlanta" "A Cordial Reception to Our Army by the People" "THE DRAFT" "Urgent Demand for Reinforcements&qu... See More  

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700137

The Civil War in America... Early prints of Sacramento, California...

Item #700137

March 29, 1862

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 29, 1862  The front page has a print: "Armstrong Guns Packed on Sleighs in the Ordnance  Yard, St. John New Brunswick, in Readiness to be Taken Overland to Canada".  

Among the prints within are two more prints on: "Reinforcements for Canada...". Also a full page print: "Breaking Up of the Ice at New York: A View ... See More  

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703010

Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...

Item #703010

April 13, 1813

THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813  Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this significant battle, also known as the Raisin River Massacre.

Most of page 2 is taken up with charges on the: "British Naval Force" noting the various stations, the ships, their guns... See More  

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705054

Judaica mention...

Item #705054

December 18, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679  The front page has a very  lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More  

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705335

17th century woman publisher...

Item #705335

January 14, 1681

THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681 This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is that the imprint at the bottom o... 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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696600

Pamphlet printed in 1707...

Item #696600

January 02, 1707

London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before KING WILLIAM at Kensington, January 1701" with more, the second edition, London, 1707.

Complete in 16 numbered pages, 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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702749

Many prints of Central California, Montana, Oregon...

Item #702749

December 24, 1887

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 24, 1887  Among the various prints within is a page captioned: "Montana - A Frontier Military Post - Views At Fort Assiniboine, On Milk River" which six prints and an article.

Included is the "Supplement" issue which has a full page of 6 prints of: "Central California" focused on the agriculture of the Central Valle... See More  

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705238

The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 is about to begin...

Item #705238

September 21, 1811

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811  The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the British ship Little Belt, an event which was a catalyst for the War of 1812.

Headed: "President and Little Belt" it includes a letter from Commodore Rodgers to the Secretary of the... See More  

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705240

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

Item #705240

October 06, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

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705328

Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...

Item #705328

March 19, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the growing troubles with France, signed in type by... See More  

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705362

Battle of Fort Donelson & much more...

Item #705362

February 26, 1862

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1862  Among the articles are: "The Battle of Logan's Cross Roads--Official Report of Gen. Thomas" "The Capture of Fort Henry" "The Burnside Expedition--Battle at Roanoke Island" "Petitions Against Free Negroes" "The Fight at Donelson--Particulars" "Gen. Grant's Official Report of the Battle of ... See More  

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649262

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.

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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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686879

Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt...

Item #686879

November 10, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 10, 1798  Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "Buonaparte--Nelson" regarding their engagements in Egypt, with no fewer than six accounts. Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile.

Four pages, pages 1 & 3 have archival mends near the margins, otherwise very nice condition.

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705253

Relations with England...

Item #705253
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1766  Among the items included are: "On the Alliance between Church and State and the American Bishops...". A great & lengthy article is: "On The Trade & Commerce of the British Colonies" which considers the taxation and trade issues, of significance given the Stamp Act which was in force at this time. There is much great readin... See More  

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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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698316

A restricted newspaper from World War II...

Item #698316

May 12, 1945

ARMY TALK - ORIENTATION FACT SHEET, War Department, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1945  Printed at the top is: "Restricted" and the note that this is issue #71.

The banner head on the front page is: "Major Problems In Your War Against Japan" not that the war in Europe had been won.

This is the first of this title we have encountered. Given that "Restricted" is prin... See More  

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703861

Eulogy on the death of Abraham Lincoln...

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May 03, 1865

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 3, 1865  Pages 2 and 3 have several reports relating to both Lincoln's funeral and the final events of the Civil War, including: "The President's Remains" "The Cortege at Chicago" "The War" and more.

Four pages, never bound no trimmed, various folds & wrinkles, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue... See More  

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705237

A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?

Item #705237

August 07, 1813

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813  Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of  the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn" "Military", a letter from Chilicothe, "Chesapeake and Shannon" which concerns the famous naval battle. In the article is: "...The second broadside, capt. Lawre... See More  

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705296

Death of Steve Jobs, in a California newspaper...

Item #705296

October 06, 2011

DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, Oct. 6, 2011  The top of the front page has a headline: "Apple founder was tech visionary" with photo. Great to have this report in a California newspaper.

Thirty pages, nice condition.

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705307

The Dust Bowl storm of 1934...

Item #705307

May 12, 1934

NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934  The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Belt 1,800 Miles Wide" "Weigh 300,000,000 Tons" and more. Additional related coverage with photos on page 8.

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705334

Rare title from Grand Junction, Colorado...

Item #705334

April 27, 1895

GRAND VALLEY STAR-TIMES, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 27, 1895  A quite rare title as it lasted from just 1893 to 1896 with this title, and Gregory notes only one institution having but 3 issues as we purchased the holdings from Kansas Historical Society (although the A.A.S. records 17 issues).

Eight pages, glued at the spine, even toning. Very fragile & should be handled carefully.... See More  

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678569

Return of the Fremont expedition: a visit with John Sutter in California..

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August 20, 1844

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 20, 1844  On page 3 under "Lieut. Fremont's Expedition" is a report from the Daily Missourian about the Fremont expedition "...just returned to St. Louis."

The report provides the basic chronology of the expedition and describes the highlights expedition from departure to its return.

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702679

Selling land from the Northwest Territory...

Item #702679

October 22, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1800  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT to Amend the act entitled, 'An Act Providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio and above the Mouth of Kentucky River" which is signed in script type: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson.

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705242

General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...

Item #705242

May 16, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829  Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!"  Of course in a few yea... See More  

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705319

Two maps of operations around Vicksburg...

Item #705319

April 26, 1863

NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1863  The front page features two maps headed: "OPERATIONS AROUND VICKSBURG" and: "VICKSBURG AND IT'S DEFENSES" with much detail.

Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM THE SOUTHWEST" "The Fight On The Coldwater River" "The Position and Strategy of General Grant" "NEWS FR... See More  

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705324

Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...

Item #705324

March 02, 1915

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 2, 1915   Page 5 has a very early Charlie Chaplin notice, being an advertisement for his appearance: "Charlie Chaplin at the Plaza Today. The Greatest Cutup in History..." which includes the iconic full-figure photo of him in his popular role as 'The Tramp'. Chaplin had just arrived in the United States in December, 1913.

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649299

Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...

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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  

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649230

John F. Kennedy is 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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700054

Reporting on 'Bleeding Kansas'...

Item #700054

May 06, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 6, 1856  Pages 4 and 5 have reports concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions in Kansas as they work towards statehood.

Over half a column on page 4 is headed: "Intercourse With Kansas" and page 5 has: "Kansas News". Also on page 5 is: "A New Form Of The Slave Trade" taking over half a column.

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702142

A mining-related periodical...

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POMEROY'S ADVANCE THOUGHT, New York, October, 1887  This paper has many articles on mining and worldwide news. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.

It was really published to promote M. M. Pomeroy's Atlantic-Pacific Railroad Tunnel Company, which was struggling to make enough money to complete the railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide west of Silver Plume, Colorado. Althoug... See More  

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702152

The real estate market in Upstate New York...

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June 01, 1883

CENTRAL NEW YORK REAL ESTATE HERALD, Syracuse, June, 1883  The volume 1, number 8 issue of a newspaper focused on real estate in Upstate New York.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, some rubbing at the fold, minor margin wear.

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702206

Difficulties between General Fremont and President Lincoln...

Item #702206

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 colum
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705310

Sherman's march through the South...

Item #705310

December 13, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "His Approach To Savannah" "He Was only 25 Miles from that City on Dec. 7" "News of an Attack Hourly Expected" "The War In Tennessee" "Rebel Attacks On Murfreesboro" "Repeated Repulse & Route of the Enemy" "... See More  

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705311

Sherman's march through the South...

Item #705311

December 13, 1864

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "His Approach To Savannah" "He Was only 25 Miles from that City on Dec. 7" "News of an Attack Hourly Expected" "The War In Tennessee" "Rebel Attacks On Murfreesboro" "Repeated Repulse & Route of the Enemy" "... See More  

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173948

On westward expansion...

Item #173948

July 17, 1875

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1875  Full front page: 'The Great Rifle Match'; nice full page cartoon showing: 'Sketches in Charleston, S.C.' showing mostly Blacks; great full page: 'Railroad Building on the Great Plains' is great for display.  A Black-themed cartoonish full page illustration: 'Hi! Abe. Come Under de Brellar! Does yer Want to Sunstruc... See More  

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690030

Portland, Maine, and the Great Eastern... Council Bluffs...

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December 26, 1857

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1857  The front page features an article and print: "The Great Eastern Steamship, the Leviathan of the Deep".

Inside has two pages of text and 4 prints on: "Portland, Maine" in eluding a nice: "View of Portland & the Great Eastern Depot..." "View In Congress Street, Portland" and two more prints.

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705236

Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...

Item #705236

November 07, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835  Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to reference the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct mention of it.

Included are: "...It was confidently asserted at Vera Cruz t... See More  

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