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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705241

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

Item #705241

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 be a result of the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct reference to it. Included are: "...It was confidently asserted at Vera ... See More  

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705298

The bicycle...

Item #705298

April 10, 1869

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 10, 1869  This title has illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day. Featured are: "Progress of the Velocipede" which shows a novel bicycle. Also: "Conarroe's Buckeye Ditching Machine" "Little's Stove Funnel Cap and Ventilator" and "Gross' Patent Combined Letter Opener"
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705322

Follow-up report on the sinking of the Maine...

Item #705322

February 17, 1898

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 17, 1898 The front page has a stack of two-column headlines on the follow-up investigation of the sinking of the battleship Maine: "SENSATIONAL BULLETIN" "Diver Find an Eight Inch Torpedo Hole in the Maine's Plates" "PRESS DISPATCHES ARE SUPPRESSED" "The Navy Department Does Not Credit the Report, Neither ... See More  

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172062

Cincinnati and St. Louis...

Item #172062

July 04, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1857  The front page features an article 'Travel Noted In Bible Lands' with a half page illustration 'Keeping the Fourth on Holy Ground'.  Inside contains an illustration of the: 'Henry Clay Column to be Raised at Lexington, Kentucky.' An article on 'How To Spend The Fourth' with several small illustrations. Nice one-... See More  

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703967

John Brown's raid, plus much more...

Item #703967

November 08, 1859

NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1859  The front page has various reports on the Harper's Weekly insurrection as well as other items of collector interest.

Among the column heads are: "The Harper's Ferry Insurrection - Lecture by Rev. J. Sella Martin" "Capture of Two Slavers" being slave ships; "Indian Depredations--Battle at the Del Nofrtge" in New Mexico; &... See More  

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705243

Apalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?

Item #705243

September 14, 1816

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept.  14, 1816  Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.

Another article within describes the the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Apalachicola, Florid... See More  

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714446

Ten days before Washington's death...

Item #714446

December 04, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799  This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington.

Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back page article: "Buonaparte's Retreat from Syria". Page 3 has a detailed ad for: "Forty Dollars Reward" for deserted soldiers.

Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition... See More  

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699252

Early from San Diego... Apaches to be moved to a reservation...

Item #699252

November 10, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 10, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 

The front page has: "The Apache Indians" with subheads: "Gen, Schofield to Have Control of the Indians in Arizona--The Apaches to be Placed on Reservations".

This is a brief report not... See More  

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700356

From during George Washington's administration...

Item #700356

March 11, 1794

GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 11, 1794  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.

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700443

Colorful & dramatic naval print on the front page...

Item #700443

April 15, 1915

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, April 15, 1915  The full front page is a dramatic, color print captioned: "Launching the Bolt of Death" showing a submarine's torpedo heading to a battleship.

Other prints within: "Titanic Struggle of Czar and Kaiser" "Orphans Made by War Its Most Pathetic Feature" "How Germany Cares for War Prisoners... See More  

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701777

A newspaper from the General Strike in England...

Item #701777

May 11, 1926

THE EVENING NEWS, London, 11th May, 1926  This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.

As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. It was called by the Trades Union Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to preven... See More  

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701979

Misspelled title, and much on the War of 1812...

Item #701979

March 26, 1814

AMERICAN WEEKLY MSESENGER, Philadelphia, March 26, 1814  No, we did not misspell the title. The typesetter misspelled what was to have been "Messenger", a rather rare find in the rare newspaper hobby & a curious addition to any collection as such.

Among the articles are: "Character of Tecumseh" which takes 1 1/2 pages; "The Great Coastwise Inland Navigation from ... See More  

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702677

The Indians out West... General Crook to General Sherman...

Item #702677

July 18, 1876

THE SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, July 18, 1876  The front page has a letter signed by General: Geo. F. Crook to General Sherman concerning the situation with the Indians, with mention of the camp on the Little Horn.

Some of the heads & subheads include: "Custer's Presentment" "The Indian War" "The Sioux Have Three Fighting Men to Crook's One&q... See More  

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714687

A census of the Western Territory in 1795...

Item #714687

September 05, 1795

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 5, 1795



* Early Northwest Territory

* Ohio




All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with the: "Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic, continued". Pg. 3 has a report that the governor of Penna. has prohibited all trade with New York and Norfolk due to a contagion. Also that "An enumeration of the inhabitants in the We... See More  

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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 front page is a photo of an F-15 Eagle being refueled in Saudi Arabia.

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688728

On the battle of Bull Run...

Item #688728

July 24, 1861

WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1861  The front page begins with a lengthy editorial report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first notable battle of the Civil War. Also on the front page: "Civil War vs. Rebellion".

Reports inside include: "The Battle of Cheat River' "Iron-Clad Ships" "The War For the Union" "Current Events... See More  

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696161

Relating to the French & Indian War...

Item #696161

March 07, 1761

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1761  The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline reporting on a naval battle between the French & British during a bad storm, mentioning: "...the last broadside they gave the Frenchman, most of the shot went between wind and water, which sunk them downright...strove all they could to save the few reign... See More  

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705200

From this Southern port city, just before the outbreak of war...

Item #705200

February 19, 1861

THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Feb. 19, 1861  From this Southern port city shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. Included are a few brief articles from various states which provide a glimpse into the pre-war tensions which existed at the time. Various news of the day and a great wealth of advertisements are also present.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine, n... See More  

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691628

Much reporting on the Mexican War...

Item #691628

May 11, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1847  Pages 2 and 3 contain much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "Senator Corwin and the Mexican War" "Prospects of the War" "Mexican Affairs" "Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "From Matamoros" "From Tampico" "From Vera Cruz".

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694048

Building Fort Stanwix...

Item #694048

March 01, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1759  Page 6 has an: "Extract of a Letter from an Officer in Col. Frazer's Regiment, dated at the Camp by Fort Stanwix".

The report notes in part: "After the reduction of Louisbourg, five of the regiments... came under the command of General Amherst to Boston...met with orders from General Abercrombie to march for Albany...Our regime... See More  

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699976

The Mountain Meadows Massacre...

Item #699976

July 30, 1875

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 30, 1875  The front page has a report headed: "The Mountain Meadow Massacre" "The Testimony For the Defense--The Massacre Changed To The Indians--An Attempt to Save Lee" with the dateline from Beaver, Utah.

The Mountain Meadows Massacre was a series of attacks during the Utah War that resulted in the mass murder of at least 120 members of ... See More  

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705368

A Democratic party organ...

Item #705368

May 05, 1841

KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1841 

Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports. 

This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of an uncommon title that lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & ... See More  

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646999

Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...

Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913  As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".

The front page has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.

Note: The... See More  

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649272

From the Oneida Community...

Item #649272
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's  A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.

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649223

A variant and short-lived title...

Item #649223
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England  1704-1705  A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.

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690591

Much news from the Mexican War...

Item #690591

July 21, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1847  Page 2 has over a column taken up with: "Capture of Tobasco" in the Mexican War, with much detail. Also: "Important Triumph" and "Correspondence Between the Secretary of State & the Mexican Government Relative to the Mission of Mr. Trist" is on the Mexican War as well.

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691061

Lincoln & the Emancipation Proclamation...

Item #691061

September 29, 1862

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 29, 1862  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS ! " "From General McClellan's Army" "The Loss in the Late Battles" "Interesting From Sharpsburg" "A Dispatch from Gen. Pope" "Expedition Down the Mississippi" "The War In Missouri" "Speech of Colonel Hami... See More  

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700103

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...

Item #700103

October 15, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

The front page has a print of: "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem".

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702153

The 250th anniversary of the settlement of Boston...

Item #702153

September 17, 1880

ANNIVERSARY RECORD - "A Program of the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Boston", Boston, Sept. 17, 1880

This is likely a one-off publication, more of a program than a newspaper, with many graphics on the various floats in the parade.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, 11 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches, good condition.

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702680

Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...

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April 04, 1804

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804  From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Government Of Louisiana" and another similarly titled.

Also a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson concerning Capt. Bainbridge and action at Tripoli. Also: "Execution of Two Jews" whic... See More  

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705306

Latest from the California Gold Rush...

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July 28, 1849

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849  Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay & building lots, in wilderness sites, were selling from $1500 to $2000 each...San Francisco was full of people & it is not an uncommon thing for 20 to 30 individuals to occupy one smal... See More  

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705349

Early newspaper from Long Island...

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July 08, 1843

THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843  An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.

Page 2 includes a small political ad supporting: "For President, HENRY CLAY of Kentucky". Various news & ads of the day.

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689979

Scenes in Salem, Massachusetts...

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January 26, 1856

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 26, 1856  Among the prints within are a front page print of: "United States Steam Frigate Merrimac" with a related article. Also within: "Academy At South Berwick, Maine" "St. John's Church & Parsonage, Jamaica Plain, Mass." "City of Lisbon, Portugal".

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694486

French newspaper from 1795...

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January 15, 1795

GAZETTE NATIONALE, OU LE MONITEUR UNIVERSAL [National Gazette or the Universal Monitor], Paris, January 15, 1795  A folio-size newspaper with four pages, all in French. In wonderful condition with wide margins. The first of this title we have offered in many years.

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699949

The death of Willam B. Astor, Sr... Rev. Moody...

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November 25, 1875

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 25, 1875  Page 5 has two columns taken up with: "WILLIAM B. ASTOR" "His Death Yesterday".

William Astor was an American business magnate who inherited most of his father John Jacob Astor's fortune. He worked as a partner in his father's successful export business. His massive investment in Manhattan real estate enabled major donations to the... See More  

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696352

Much on baseball... The upcoming Sayers-Heenan boxing match...

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November 12, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 12, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Two-thirds of a page are taken up with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for 10 games. Also a report under: "Fistiana" on: "Tom Sayers and the Benicia Boy--Forthcoming Boneset ... See More  

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700985

Very early mention of San Diego, and a battle near Los Angeles...

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May 01, 1847

NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 1, 1847  Page 3 has various reports from the Mexican War under: "Progress Of The War" with: "Further From Vera Cruz" and: "Later From the Pacific--Arrival of Glen. Learned at San Diego--Victory of San Paschual--Battle of San Angelos, 8th of January" "General Lamar Captured" "Gen. Scott at Church in Vera Cruz".

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704427

Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...

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May 10, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, May 10, 1828   This is the volume 1, number 11 issue. This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.

It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Green proved to be of th... See More  

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698891

Meant for foreign missions...

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September 01, 1843

THE DAYSPRING, Boston, September, 1843  This was a newspaper published by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

Among the articles: "A Converted Jew & His Father" "Mohammedan Worship" "British Support of Idolatry" "A Deaf & Dumb Convert" "Former Idols at the Sandwich Islands" "Popery in Calcutta" and more... See More  

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700652

On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...

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December 17, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803  Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, including mention of Rogers, Campbell, Bainbridge & Preble. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Also mention of a bill for the reduction of the Marine Corps, with a few details.

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700837

Suspected pirate ship at Savannah is burned by angry citizens...

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October 30, 1798

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1798  Page 6 has a report noting in part: "...from Savannah informs, that the day previous to his sailing a Spanish brig came up the river & anchored opposite the town. Suspicion immediately arose of her being a privateer...their suspicion was realized...she had taken two American vessels...sent them into St. Augustine where they were cond... See More  

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703215

Adams calls the first special session of Congress...

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May 22, 1797

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 22, 1797  On page 3 under "SPEECH" is a report dated "May 16" which takes nearly 4 columns.

In the speech President John Adams discusses the increased tensions between the U.S. and France and informs Congress of the expulsion of the American minister to France. He also mentions future negotiations, and recommends various defense... See More  

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173944

Indians in a frontier town...

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July 03, 1875

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1875  Ftpg. shows: 'Clearing a Field of Grasshoppers', plus text. Halfpg: 'Indians Trading at a Frontier Town'. Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Beware!'

Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages and is in good condition.

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698321

Red, white & blue edition: carrier U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt is commissioned...

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October 27, 1945

NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 27, 1945  A patriotic red, white & blue issue with the banner headline: "TRUMAN BASES PEACE ON POWER" with subhead: "Tells Policy at Commissioning of Huge Carrier Roosevelt".

The decorative front page is printed in red and blue ink. Pages 2 and 3 have much on the naval parade in New York.

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649225

Gold Rush era...

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NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849  Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates... See More  

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172232

Ice skating...

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February 12, 1859

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1859 Front 1/4 page illustration of "The Late William H. Prescott" and a smaller illustration of "Mr. Prescott's Writing Case." Inside includes a full page illustration entitled "A Skating Scene." Doublepage centerfold of "The Reception by the Emperor Napoleon at the Tuileries on New Year's Day." 1/4 page i... See More  

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172380

Fourth of July...

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July 14, 1860

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 14, 1860  Nice ftpg. illustration: "Diagram of the Eclipse of the Sun on July 18, 1860" plus text. Nice fullpg: "Uniforms of the 7th Regiment N.Y. State Militia". Fullpg: "The 4th of July--80 Years Ago" & "The 4th of July--Nowadays", both being displayable.

Complete in 16 pages.

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173004

Baltimore Regatta...

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July 07, 1866

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1866 Includes two front 1/2 pg. illus. One entitled "The Baltimore Regatta" and one entitled "The Baltimore Regatta-Club Cottage and Boat House." Full pg. illus. of the "Second Annual Review of the New York Yacht Club." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Gunpowder vs. Nitro Glycerine-Experiments Under Government Inspection, Near the Navy Ya... See More  

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671109

Sherman's march through the South...

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December 23, 1864

SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 23, 1864  Among the front page heads are: "GEN. THOMAS' ARMY" "Hood Across Duck River" "His Loss Estimated at 20,000 "The Country Swarming with Deserters" "The Rebel Army Hopelessly Demoralized" "Sherman's March--Journal of an Eye-witness".

An 8 page "supplement" issue, nice condit... See More  

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682007

Sherman advances towards Atlanta...

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July 25, 1864

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 25, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S PROGRESS" "Fierce Fighting on Friday" "Gen. McPherson Killed" "Bloody Repulse of the Rebels" "They Probably Abandon Atlanta" "LATER FROM SHERMAN" "A Heavy Fight on Wednesday" "Rebel Loss 6000--Ours 2000" "O... See More  

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