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James Monroe has land & property for sale...
Item #702817
March 20, 1824
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 18, 1824 The bottom of the front page, under "Land For Sale", is a detailed notice that begins: "For sale, my tract of land in Albemarle County, heretofore my residence..." and more about the location of the property as well as the various amenities and improvements. The ad is signed: James Monroe.
Pages 2 and 4 each of an: "... See More
On Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #706965
February 19, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 19, 1802 This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, featuring 30 illustrated ship ads, making this a displayable issue. Page 3 has an article referencing Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address.
Four pages, nice condition.
Indian treaty... Slave ads...
Item #708176
January 08, 1818
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Jan. 8, 1818 The back page has the text of a treaty with the Menominee Indian tribe and the government of the Missouri Territory, which includes the signatures in the of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and the "X" marks of various Indian chiefs.
The back page also has ads for "A Runaway...a negro man slave named Ralph...", and: "Negroes... See More
Very lengthy coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #708438
May 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Just After the Rebel Defeat at Gettysburg" "Booth's Visit to Canada & Intercourse with Sanders" "How Booth Urged... See More
Beautiful masthead...
Item #708656
March 22, 1800
TRUE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 22, 1800 Perhaps the finest attribute of this newspaper is the beautiful masthead. It is uncommonly deep with engraving at the center mounted by a heraldic eagle.
Page 3 has an advertisement: "WASHINGTON - This Day is Published....An Elegiac Poem On The Death of General Washington" with a bit more. The front page featur... See More
Existed for a short run before being suspended & later resurrected...
Item #719628
May 21, 1835
MORNING HERALD, New York, May 21, 1835 Although the title might seem common, this is a quite rare newspaper as it existed for the brief time of May 6 thru August 12, 1835 before being suspended, then coming back with a revised title for a lengthy publication run, ultimately merging with the N.Y. Tribune.
Page 2 has an interesting item: "The readers of the Sun can see the principal news... See More
Commerce opens up west of the Mississippi...
Item #707055
June 27, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 27, 1865 The front page has various column heads on Reconstruction efforts: "Trade Unfettered" "The Last Commercial Restrictions Removed" "Opening of the Country West of the Mississippi River" with the: "Proclamation" removing the restrictions is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Also within: "Negro Labor" "Virginia - Negro Labor Question in the Piedmont Counties..." "The La... See More
From Nebraska...
Item #721846
March 19, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 19, 1883 We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More
From the South, just before the Civil War...
Item #707911
June 11, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, June 11, 1860 Inside includes: "The Very Latest News from Pike's Peak" concerning the gold rush there. Also: "The Battle With the Indians At Pyramid Lake" and: "The Career of Hicks, the Condemned Pirate". This was Albert Hicks, the last person in the U.S. to be hanged for piracy.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Great item on Dickinson College in Carlisle...
Item #709968
March 02, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 2, 1803 The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students, and that: "...trustees & professors are equally solicitous that the seminary should be placed on a respectable footing & that as complete an education should be obtained ... See More
A terrific letter to rouse the troops in conquering Niagara...
Item #709971
December 02, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 2, 1812 Page 2 has several reports with a Plattsburg, N.Y. dateline. Also a letter from S. T. Anderson with another from Commodore Chauncey datelines from Sacket's Harbor, taking two-thirds of a column & signed in type: Isaac Chauncey. This is a fine account of a naval encounter.
Also a nice & rousing letter headed: "General Smyth To the Soldiers of the... See More
18th century balloon flights...
Item #668647
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1784 Among the articles are: "Remarks in a Voyage to Jersey" and so much more.Near the back is half a page of: "Advices From America which has news items datelined from Philadelphia, Albany and Montreal, the former dealing with treaties with the Indians, etc.
There is also a full page headed: "Aerostation" which reports on various balloon flig... See More
Treaty with the Sioux Indians... Much on the Black Hills...
Item #699967
July 09, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 9, 1875 Page 3 has: "The Black Hills" "The Treaty With the Sioux" "How the Indians Were Persuaded to Make the Treaty--Wisdom of Their Action in Saying Cattle". This is followed by: "Character of the Country" "General Diffusion of Small Quantities of Gold Over a Large Area--One-Third of the Hills Covered with Heavy Timber--Th... See More
Nashville, not long after the Civil War...
Item #707029
September 16, 1866
WEEKLY PRESS & TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 16, 1866 Various reports from not long after the end of the city, much relating to Reconstruction efforts to re-join the nation as is evidenced in the photos.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Trial of the "demon" of Andersonville.... How the soldiers were buried...
Item #708725
October 19, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 19, 1865 Page 5 has column heads: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "A Few More Points of Testimony introduced" "Interesting Letter from Commissioner Ouler" "He Swaps Miserable Wretches for Good Material" "The Reading of Wirz's Argument In His Own Defence".
Also on page 5 is a column on: "The Andersonville Graves - Report o... See More
Early from the 'Inland Empire' of California...
Item #707768
December 27, 1880
THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, Dec. 27, 1880 An early newspaper from what is now known as the 'Inland Empire' in Southern California. Typical news and ads of the day from when it was still the Wild West.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Oldest continuously published newspaper on the West Coast...
Item #706951
April 03, 1874
THE DAILY OREGONIAN, Portland, April 3, 1874 This is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the West Coast, having begun in 1850. Typical news and ads of the day.
Four pages, archival mends across the central fold, repair to minor damage to a lower corner.
Jews emigrating to the United States...
Item #714591
December 23, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Dec. 23, 1825 Page 2 has: "Emigration Of Jews To the U. States" which takes over half a column. This is followed by a smaller report: "Persecution of Jews in Rome".
Four pages, nice condition.
Macdonough: hero of Lake Champlain... Rumors of peace ending the War of 1812...
Item #716027
January 12, 1815
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Jan. 12, 1815 Page 3 has a report with a small heading: "The Hero of Lake Champlain" which is on Commodore Macdonough. All: "More Of The Constitution Frigate", and then: "Peace Rumor" which includes: "...A very important and pleasing rumor is now circulating...The report is, that Preliminaries of Peace have been signed at Ghent..." with m... See More
Gold Rush era...
Item #649225
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
Beautiful masthead in this Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
January 01, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this title, compl... See More
From a small town in Northern Illinois...
Item #697698
February 09, 1889
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, Feb. 9, 1889 A typical newspaper of the day from this Northern Illinois town of 2355.
Four pages, even toning, a few chips at margins, good condition.
Alexander Hamilton's famous newspaper... Slave insurrection in North Carolina...
Item #706985
July 17, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1802 This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, 9 of which are illustrated ship ads. Various news items of the day from Jefferson's administration.
Four pages, nice condition.
"Confederate" newspaper from the North...
Item #707672
October 17, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 17, 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 within are: "The Condition of Kentucky" "A Western Woman's Views of the Crisis" "The Prisoners of War..." "The News of the Week" "Bad News from Wilso
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Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #707968
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events of the War" takes 4 pages with much reporting on the ongoing War of 1812. A... See More
Over a full page of news from America...
Item #710441
December 28, 1786
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 28, 1786 The front page is mostly taken up with an article: "Elements of the Science of Ethics on the Principles of Natural Philosophy" which references the Cherokee Indians.
Pages 3 & 4 contain over a full page of news reports headed: "American News" with much concerning the Shays' Rebellion, plus trouble with Indians, a... See More
Terrific article on the Erie Canal...
Item #714592
October 12, 1821
THE UNION, Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1821 Over half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed discussion on the Erie Canal headed: "Internal Improvement" noting in part: "...The canal in question, when completed, will extend from the Hudson river near Albany, to Buffaloe at the north eastern extremity of Lake Erie...But it is not merely those who reside on the very borders of th... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #707253
THE SHAKER, Shakers, Albany County, New York, December, 1872 This title is: "Published Monthly, by and Under the Direction of the Mt. Lebanon Bishopric" as noted in the masthead. It is for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.Much religious content as might be expected.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice con... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #707502
April 06, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 6, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also, curiously, superseded by the same title as well.
Its most str... See More
19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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The Spanish-American War: Manila is about to fall to the Americans...
Item #705886
August 18, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug 18, 1898 The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War with reports headed: "DETAILS OF THE FALL OF MANILA" "Dewey Demanded That Spanish Commander Surrender" "Was Asked For More Time In Order to Get Women & Children to a Safe Place" "This Was Readily Granted by Dewey" "Dewey &a... See More
Duff Green's pro-Jackson newspaper...
Item #710888
January 10, 1831
UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 1831 Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 this paper briefly became the primary organ of Jackson's administration, & wou... See More
Reports from "America" in 1763...
Item #724079
February 05, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 5, 1763
* Colonial America reporting
Over half of the first column on the front page has news headed: "America" with datelines of New York and Boston, both of which report various maritime items.
Page 5 has a few short reports headed "America" from New York and Philadelphia.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, some rubbing to front pa... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #649227
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784-1788 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #649248
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Beauregard intends to hold Sumter... 18,000 Texas soldiers...
Item #681803
September 01, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 1, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Charleston" "The Latest Rebel Telegrams" "Beauregard Expresses a Determination to Hold Sumter" "The Bombardment Progressing" "Our Force At Duvall's Bluff" "General Magruder with a Force of 18,000 Texans" and more.
Eight pages, ink smear on t... See More
Impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson...
Item #692708
April 17, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1868 The entire front page is taken up with coverage of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson with column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Continuation of the Case for the Defence" 'Proceedings in the Case of Sec. Stanton Against Gen. Thomas" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
A newsletter printed on-board a British escort ship...
Item #698058
May 11, 1942
THE STALKER, May 11, 1942 There is very little information on this crudely produced newsletter. It looks very much like other "camp" newspapers produced on board ships during World War II for the benefit of the personnel on board. This is the volume 1, number 18 issue.
Research leans towards this being the newsletter for one of a large group of escort aircraft carriers transferred... See More
From the Napoleonic War era...
Item #699284
July 10, 1799
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, July 10, 1799 Much of the content is taken up with war-related events from this era during the Napoleonic War. One page has mention of Lord Nelson.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
The situation in Kansas, and Black suffrage in New York...
Item #701491
September 08, 1857
THE WASHINGTON UNION, D.C., Sept. 8, 1857 Page 2 has two items on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with: "Right About Face In Kansas" and: "Political Parties In Kansas". Also on page 2: "Negro Suffrage and Black Republicanism In New York".
Four pages, good condition.
The Civil War in America...
Item #701854
October 22, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 22, 1864
There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Inside has two full pages taken up with 3 prints: "Illustrations of The War In America", specifically: "Passage of the Shenandoah River at Front Royal..." "March of Kershaw&#... See More
Nice print of the new Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #701882
June 02, 1883
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 2, 1883 The full back page is a very nice print captioned: "The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River Between Long Island and New York" which was recently completed.
Inside has a full page of 13 prints showing: "Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition" with several prints regarding fishing in Canada.
Complete in 24 pages w... See More
World War I...
Item #705905
April 24, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 24, 1918 Nice front page headlines on World War I include: "HUGE BATTLE REOPENS" "Incendiaries Wreck Great Austrian Factories" "Mighty Infantry Attacks Are Launched By Germans" "Huge Damage Done By Raiders" with related subheads on the war.
Complete in 14 pages, library stamp at the top, nic... See More
Still printing over 160 years later...
Item #707184
February 05, 1874
THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, Feb. 5, 1874 This is one of the more successful and long-running newspapers on the West Coast, having begun in 1857 and still publishing today.
Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
Much on the Seminole War in Florida...
Item #708175
March 20, 1819
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, March 20, 1819 Over a full page of reports--half on the front page and half on page 2--is taken up with: "Documents Accompanying the Strictures on Mr. Lacock's Report on the Seminole War", this being the first of 3 Seminole Wars. Included are 6 letters signed by: Andrew Jackson.
In this war General Andrew Jackson led an incursion into the ... See More
Nice full front page content...
Item #708210
September 03, 1813
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with the following articles: "Occasional Remarks On The Present Unjust War" "Geographical Description of the Lakes" "The War No Evil!" and: "Savage Warfare!"
Other War of 1812 items inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
The First Barbary War... Napoleon takes Egypt...
Item #708887
June 17, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 17, 1801 The front page has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Tripoli Against the United States" which reports on the First Barbary War.
Page 3 announces a victory by France in the Napoleonic War headed: "Latest from Egypt" and beginning: "We have the satisfaction & happiness to announce that accord... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
Death of The Beatles' George Harrison...
Item #696264
November 30, 2001
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition.
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
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