Catalog 357 - released for August, 2025...
Catalog 357 (for August): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: the desirable “Unite Or Die” engraving, the Battle of Lexington & Concord, the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, Hawaii’s first “regular” newspaper, an Oxford Gazette (1665), the Louisiana Purchase on the front page, and more.The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:
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Twenty illustrated ship ads on the front page...
Item #700339
November 29, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1792 If you are looking for a very nice, typical American newspaper of the late 1700's, here's a great one for a modest price. A four page issue with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements.
The front page has 20 illustrated ship ads, making this a nice display issue.
Wide, never-trimmed margins (desired)... See More
On the anniversary of the arrival of Mormons in Utah...
Item #700535
September 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1857 Near the bottom of page 3 is: "The Latter-Day Saints" which mentions in part: "...the 10th anniversary of the entrance of the pioneer Mormons into the valleys of Utah was celebrated... Addresses were made by B. Young and Heber Kimball..." with more detail on the celebration.
Four pages, large folio size, slig... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700804
February 27, 1769
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Feb. 27, 1769 The front page--carrying over to page 2--with reports from the Caribbean, etc. Also reports taken from the Massachusetts Gazette.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, very nice condition.
The war in New Zealand... Petroleum fields in Pennsylvania....
Item #701847
July 23, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 23, 1864 The front page has a print: "The War in New Zealand: Interior of Puke Wharangi Pah After the Conflict" with other prints from New Zealand inside including: "Government House, Auckland, New Zealand".
Near the back is a half page print: "The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania" and another half page: &... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #701978
July 02, 1814
AMERICAN WEEKLY MESSENGER, Philadelphia, July 2, 1814
This issue has a wealth of content on the War of 1812. Included on the back page is: "Launch Of The Seventy-Four" which was the USS Independence. This was the first ship-of-the-line launched for the U.S. Navy from the Boston (Charlestown) Navy Yard. While rated for 74 guns, Independence was armed with 87 guns when she was laun... See More
"Special Edition" Michigan encampment issue...
Item #702140
August 12, 1889
REVIEW AND HERALD--ENCAMPMENT EXRA, "Special Edition", Battle Creek, Michigan, Aug. 12, 1889 This is a fine issue focused on the: "Annual Encampment of the Michigan State Troops at Goguac Lake, Battle Creek". This issue has considerable detail and includes many illustrations of various factories, etc. in Battle Creek. The back page is mostly taken up with a: "Diagram... See More
Six script signatures by President John Adams...
Item #702681
April 25, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1801 The front page contains six Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, very nice condition.
James Lawrence: the Hornet vs. the Peacock...
Item #704078
March 31, 1813
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 31, 1813 Page 2 has a full column taken up with a very detailed letter signed in type: James Lawrence, commander of the U.S. ship Hornet, in which he recounts his naval exploits, perhaps the most notable being his taking of the British ship Peacock.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, good condition.
A socialist newspaper in America...
Item #698317
March 25, 1935
NEW MILITANT, New York, March 23, 1935 The masthead includes: "Weekly Oran of the Workers Party of the U.S." This is the volume 1, number 14 issue.
A newspaper titled the "Militant" terminated in 1934 at the time of the merger of the CLA with the American Workers Party headed by A. J. Muste to form the Workers Party of the United States. The paper was succeeded by a simi... See More
Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
Item #699951
November 23, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1875 The back page has nearly 1 12 columns taken up with: "THE RELIGIOUS AWAKENING" "Moody and Sankey".
This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious revival campaigns in America and Britain ... See More
On John C. Fremont as the first Republican candidate for President... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700329
June 23, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 23, 1856 This issue has several reports on the reaction to John C. Fremont as the Republican candidate for President, the result of the very first Republication Convention just several days prior.
There is also content on Bleeding Kansas with: "Kansas - A New Invasion" and other bits.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent gue... See More
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.
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.Note: U... See More
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
News from the Mexican War...
Item #690590
July 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 24, 1847 Page 3 has: "Further From Vera Cruz" which has much reporting on the Mexican War, taking nearly a full column.
Also: "A Skirmish With the Indians" is a report from the banks of the Arkansas River.
Four pages, nice condition.
From Amsterdam in 1746...
Item #717006
August 02, 1746
LES ESTATS DE HOLLANDE, Amsterdam, August 2, 1746
* Rare 18th century title
* Nice masthead
An uncommon title from Europe, having a nice engraving in the middle of the masthead and a decorative first initial on the ftpg. (see photos). Written in French, with news reports from St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Paris, and elsewhere. Attached at the back is a single sheet "Sui... See More
Ben Franklin to return home?
Item #674413
November 01, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 1, 1783 The back page has a short but very notable item: "A letter from Paris says that Dr. Franklin is sent for to America, in order to have his advice in making a code of laws for the better government of the United States; and that Mr. Laurens, jun. is to reside at Paris in quality of their Ambassador until some other appointment is made."
Re... See More
Military-themed color print on the front page...
Item #697560
April 30, 1898
SATURDAY GLOBE, Utica, New York, April 30, 1898 This was one of very few newspapers that occasionally printed in color in the 19th century.
This issue has a nice Spanish-American War theme, with a large color print of; "United States Troops in Camp at Chickamauga". First column heads include: "NAVY GUNS THUNDERING ! " "Another Fort In Ruins" "Port Havana&#... See More
Two prints of the Yosemite Valley...
Item #701861
December 16, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 16, 1876
Inside has a full page with two prints: "The Yosemite Valley, California: The Cathedral Rocks" and: "The Bridal Veil Fall" with a related article as well.
Twenty-four pages, great condition.
On Germany bombing London... The Axis Pact...
Item #705451
October 10, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Oct. 10, 1940 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows the Nazi bombing of London and flying people. Photos include includes more on the London bombing, plus photo on the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Pact by the 3 ministers and Adolf Hitler. Other war-related photos.
There are 12 pages at the middle that are mi... See More
Sorting out the details of peace... The Loyalists...
Item #649674
May 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1783 Page 2 has a report concerning the situation of land in the South evacuated by the British Loyalists, and also: "...that the American Congress have positively refused to release the great numbers of English prisoners...until all demands are paid for their subsistence and other contingent expences."
Another report mentions: "...infor... See More
Cranberry bogs... Tom's River, New Jersey...
Item #689132
November 23, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 23, 1867 Inside has a full page print: "Cranberry Bogs Near Tom's River, New Jersey" showing women picking cranberries. There is a related article.
Three prints of: "The Union Pacific Railway" and a full page with 7 prints: "Scenes and Incidents of the Great Indian Council, at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas".&nbs... See More
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #691625
May 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "OFFICIAL - Official Report of Col. Doniphan" datelined from the Hqts. of the Army of Chihuahua" which has much on the Mexican War.
Page 3 has: "The War" which includes several items. Also: "Late From Monterey" and: "Another Brilliant & Signal ... See More
On slavery in Missouri...
Item #699385
December 04, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "The Missouri Question" which is prefaced with: "...publication of Mr. King's obser... See More
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701478
April 19, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 19, 1875 Pages 4, 5, 12, 13 and 16 have much on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the battle of Lexington & Concord, including reprints of an "Extra" from the Salem Gazette broadside, a reprint of "Rivington's New York Gazetteer" of May 25, 1775 and also the "Massachusetts Spy" and "Essex Gazette" with their... See More
Print version of a radio presentation...
Item #701757
July 13, 1939
THE RADIO PRESS, Afternoon Edition, New York, July 13, 1939 This would seem to be a print edition of a radio news presentation. The masthead notes: "Editing and Preparations: New York Herald Tribune". This is the volume 1, number 75 issue.
Somewhat crudely done on two single sheets, non-attached. Printed on thin, tissue paper-like newsprint, each is blank on the reverse, 8 1/2 by ... See More
Charles Lindbergh, Jr...
Item #705406
July 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1930 One column heads on the front page; 'Lindy Jr. Poses For Cameramen; First Photos Distributed" with the photos on the back page.
Complete in 38 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition, with 5 small binding holes at the blank spine.
Follow-up on Napoleon Buonaparte: after Waterloo...
Item #700682
September 08, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Sept. 8, 1815 There is much on Napoleon after the historic Battle of Waterloo, with: "Cessation of Hostilities" "Note In Buonaparte's Hand-writing" "Bonaparte's Port-Folio" "Bonaparte In London" "Of the Future Government of France" 'Buonaparte's Comparisons" a report beginning: "It would... 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 1795 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 ti... See More
Item #172012
January 10, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1857 The 2nd issue ever published. The only illustrations are a few small scenes from Paraguay, as few issues from the first year had many prints. Please see photos for details.
Complete in 16 pages, in very good condition (as shown), and contains additional prints and related text.
Battle of Cold Harbor....
Item #682145
June 04, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 4, 1864 Over half of the front page first column is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest News From Grant" "A Great Cavalry Fight Reported" "Fitzhugh Lee Said to be Captured" "Later From Gen. Sherman" "His Movements Near Atlanta" "Capture of Allatoona Pass" and much mor... See More
For the working man...
Item #702141
August 09, 1884
LABOR WORLD, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1884 This is a union-focused newspaper, in support of the working man. The full front page is a political cartoon showing "Columbia" and President G. Cleveland.
Eight pages, various wear at the margins, some archival mends at margin tears.
Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #672744
November 30, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 30, 1812 Page 2 has much on the War of 1812 including: "Norther Army" which has various reports; "News From the Frontiers" "Glorious News! - General Dearborn and the 'Army of the North' are Safe" "Constitution and Guerriere" and other items. Also a bit from Washington on a "Bill for Increasing and Regulating the Pay of... See More
Sherman burns Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #682977
March 02, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 2, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Columbia, S.C., Reported to Have Been Burned" "Gen. Sherman's Army Advancing on Charlotte & Florence" "Capture of Augusta" "VIRGINIA" &quo... See More
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #700480
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... 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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On Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692704
April 13, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1868 The front page begins with much coverage on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with column heads: "WASHINGTON" "The Sharp Contest on the Admission of Gen. Sherman's Testimony" 'Position of the Senate in Regard to Presidents & Its Own Decision" "The Value of Gen. Sherman's Testimony to the Defence"... See More
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
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
The famous photo of Oswald being shot...
Item #677150
November 25, 1963
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Nov. 25, 1963 The top half of the front page has the iconic photo showing Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald at the Dallas City Hall. The headlines are: "The Final Trip Begins" and: "The Oswald Killer".
Page 3 has a wealth of related photos.
The complete first section with pages 1-20, very nice condition.... See More
Battles at Fredericksburg...
Item #681562
May 06, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Further Details of the Great Battles of Saturday & Sunday" "The Storming of the Heights at Fredericksburg" "Prodigies of Valor Performed by Our Troops" "Important From Mississippi" "Preparations to Attack Vicksburgh Above &am... See More
Plans to form a Northern Confederacy...
Item #682005
July 24, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Grant" "The Late Invasion" "Movements of the Rebels Along the Shenandoah Valley" "Rebel Account of the Raid" "Rebel Victory Claimed at Snicker's Gap" "Important from Missouri" "Conspiracy to Form a Northwestern Confederacy" "Ar... See More
Texas...
Item #689422
January 04, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 4, 1834 Inside has an item on: "Texas" concerning S. T. Austin, delegated to represent the affairs of Texas at the city of Mexico, and noting: "...that it was expected Texas would soon be admitted into the union as one of the Mexican states..." with a bit more. Much reporting from Congress.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches,... See More
Heading towards Berlin...
Item #689914
March 01, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 1, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "1st Crosses Erft at 3 Points" with subheads: "Ninth Gains Was Security Veils News" "Reds Near Baltic; Take Neustettin". Also a front page map: "Allied a... See More
British troops return from service in Florida...
Item #693207
June 16, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 16, 1772 Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline which reports on a ship: "...had on board three companies of the Royal Irish Regiment of foot in the Spanish service...was one of several transports ordered to carry back the troops sent to Spanish America on the apprehension of a rupture between Great Britain and Spai... See More
A magazine for women...
Item #697562
December 01, 1892
THE HOUSEWIFE, New York, December, 1892 This was the 'Woman's Home Journal' of the day with articles and advertisements reflective of this theme. This issue still has the original, orange wrapped which new quite decorative.
Complete in 24 pages plus wrappers, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Daniel Shays of Shays' Rebellion...
Item #697814
June 14, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1787 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia which mentions in part: "...from America say that Shays and ten more (his officers) are taken up by the British garrison at St. John's and confined until Lord Dorchester's pleasure is known respecting them...".
This was Danial Shays concerning Shays' Rebellion.
Page 6 has a letter from... See More
Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #700461
July 10, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1813 The front page has: "Occasional Remarks On the Present Unjust War" meaning the War of 1812.
Inside has a: "Proclamation - Of His Majesty the Emperor, to the Army" signed in type by: Napoleon, concerning his recent military conquests.
Also reports concerning the War of 1812 with "Rigorous Blockade" "From Virg... See More
The nation's capital is in New York City...
Item #700868
June 06, 1785
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 6, 1785 The top of page 2 has a brief item headed: "Extract of a Letter from New York". It reads: "The Congress now sitting in this city, and to which place the future meetings of that national Assembly will be hereafter wholly confined, have under deliberation the appointment of consuls to several of the European powers for the ma... See More
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