Catalog 355 - released for June, 2025...
Catalog 355 (for June): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: The Northwest Ordinance, a Paul Revere engraving (Royal American Magazine), Washington’s Farewell Address, Lincoln’s assassination (in his hometown newspaper), the first newspaper printed in North Dakota, Thomas Paine’s “American Crisis” essay, 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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Catalog 355 - released for June, 2025...
<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 355</b> (for June)</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&page=&q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=100"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></a>:<strong> The Northwest Ordinance, a Paul Revere engraving (Royal American Magazine), Washington’s Farewell Address, Lincoln’s assassination (in his hometown newspaper), the first newspaper printed in North Dakota, Thomas Paine’s “American Crisis” essay</strong>, and more.<br />
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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
Madison signs four Acts of Congress... War of 1812 reports...
Item #677935
October 19, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 19, 1812 The first column is taken up with four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison. The front pate also has a lengthy report: "Presidential Election" as well as: "General Orders" from headquarters at Fort Wayne, plus: "Commencement of the War".
Page 2 also has several reports from the ... See More
Burials and baptisms in Boston...
Item #693372
February 26, 1763
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 26, 1763 The top of page 6 has: "America" with a Boston dateline noting the week account of burials and baptisms, plus: "...The last year's account stands thus: Buried: Whites, 448; Blacks, 83; in all, 531. Baptized in the several churches, 412..".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Cherokees have surrendered... Marriage of the New Hampshire governor...
Item #693564
May 31, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 31, 1760 The front page has two small bits: "...letters from Charles Town, South Carolina...we learn that the Cherokee Indians had laid down their arms & were gone home." Also: "...from Portsmouth in New Hampshire that...his Excellency 'Governor Wentworth was married there to Miss Hilton...".
Page 6 has a report headed: &qu... See More
A few items on the French & Indian War...
Item #695165
September 07, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 7, 1762 Page 4 has half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Halifax, Boston, and Cisco Bay. Bits include: "...to give some advice to Lord Colville of five or six sail of Spanish ships where were said to be seen ... upon the banks of Newfoundland. The news ...put many people into a consternation..." and more.
Eight pages, 8 ... See More
Nice front page reports on World War I...
Item #699351
May 14, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 14, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "WIPE OUT SQUADRON OF DIVERS" and subheads: "BOLSHEVIKI TROOPS INVADING CHINESE TERRITORY" "GERMAN YOKE ON LITHUANIA" "Must Bear Burdens of Hun Nation" and more.
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in the masthead, nice condition.... See More
President Madison's inaugural address...
Item #702654
March 18, 1809
PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Mach 18, 1809 The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH" with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath of office before an immense concourse of spectators and delive... 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
Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 07, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
General Meade...
Item #691129
October 26, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Rebel Raid In Kentucky" "Towns Sacked and Robbed within Thirty Miles of the Captial" "MEADE'S ARMY" "Brisk Cavalry Skirmishes with the Rebels" "Interesting From New Orleans" "News From the Southwest"
and more.
Eight pages, very nice cond... See More
Grant is close to capturing Vicksburg...
Item #691130
May 28, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VICKSBURG" "The Rebels Still Holding Out, and General Grant Confident of Success" "Reported Offer of the Rebel Commander to Capitulate" "The Latest Rebel Reports" "Dispatch from General Johnston" "Two Assaults of the Union Troops Repulsed" "I... See More
Coal miner troubles... Stagecoach robbery...
Item #691801
January 17, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1874 The front page includes: "State Robbery by Masked Highwaymen" being a brief report from Little Rock, Arkansas. Also on the front page: "The Coal Miners - Meeting in Wilkes Barre--The Delegates Adhere to the Demand for an Advance" reporting on the troubles between the coal miners and the mine owners.
Eight pages, four small binding holes near... See More
An angel in the masthead...
Item #701249
September 05, 1840
TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 5, 1840 A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various damp staining & foxing, minor loss at the blank spine, some fold wear.
"Confederate" newspaper from the North...
Item #702207
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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Soldiers are going home... Negro suffrage...
Item #702446
May 13, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War are: "THE HOMEWARD MARCH" "The Second & Fifth Corps Arrive Near Alexandria" "They Meet with the Kindest Treatment on the Way from Richmond" "Sherman's Veterans Will Begin to Arrive About Sunday" and more.
Page 4 has: "The Trial of the Assa... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #705172
January 20, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 20, 1905 As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the c... See More
An exponent of anarchism and communism... Not held by any institution...
Item #705187
December 13, 1896
THE FIREBRAND, Portland, Oregon, Dec. 13, 1896 A fascinating newspaper with their motto just under the title: "For the Burning Away of the Cobwebs of Ignorance and Superstition." and the dateline notes: "An Exponent of Anarchist - Communism. Holding that Equality of Opportunity alone Constitutes Liberty; that in the Absence of Monopoly Price and Competition Cannot Exist, and t... See More
Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Jefferson and Virginia...
Item #667648
August 04, 1801
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Aug. 4, 1801 The front page has: "Mr. Jefferson's Letter" which is an editorial analysis of it, taking a full column. The ftpg. also has: "Virginia Influence" which explains the strong Virginia bias in the federal government. Page 2 begins with another editorial commentary on Jefferson's decision to remove a federal tax collector in ... See More
Battles on Iwo Jima...
Item #689908
March 15, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 15, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page reports include: "East Bank Forces Capture Honnef, Imperil Highway" "Iwo Marines Seal Off Caps" "RAF's New 11 Ton Box, Heaviest Yet, Rocks Reich". The front page features... See More
Shortly after Japan's surrender, in a ship's newspaper...
Item #691225
August 20, 1945
BUTNER WORLD NEWS, Aug. 20, 1945 This is a mimeographed newspaper produced by the staff on board the USS General H.W. Butner, the American troop carrier transporting troops from Europe to the Pacific.
It is a four page newspaper, typewriter set, with front page headlines including: "Okinawa-Based Troops to Enter Japan As Occupation Forces" "Stars & Stripes Reams Congress ... See More
Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
Item #700200
November 27, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Nov. 27, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.
Latest reports from the Civil War battlefields...
Item #701031
May 18, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Official Reports" "Lee Probably Re-Enforced" "Our Troops In Excellent Spirits" "Butler Repulses the Enemy" "Sherman Progressing Finely" "The Siege of Fort Darling" "LATER FROM SHERMAN" "Hot Purs... See More
How to administer the new District of Columbia... The Barbary War...
Item #701472
June 08, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 8, 1801 Pages 1 and 2 contain: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Concerning the District of Columbia' " which concerns the regulations and laws that will be enforced in this new district.
Page 2 has a letter concerning Algiers and Tripoli, relating to the First Barbary War.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank... See More
Civil War: blockade running in North Caroline...
Item #701846
July 16, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 16, 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 a half-page print: "On Board the Lilian, Running the Blockade Into Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina" which has a related nearly full-column article on the blockade running.
Compl... See More
Miniaturized for convenience & weight...
Item #705192
April 10, 1945
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, April 10, 1945 This is the: "Special Overseas Edition" as noted in the masthead, being a miniaturized version with just a few ads & with mostly news. Meant primarily for military personnel during WWII.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
A supplement issue almost entirely filled with ads...
Item #700337
November 15, 1792
SUPPLEMENT TO DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1792 This is a single sheet that is almost entirely taken up with advertisements that would not have fit in the "regular" issue.
Complete as a full size single sheet, wide, never-trimmed margins, irregular at the very top is a paper-making flow, not loss. Otherwise in nice condition.
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Battle of Fredericksburg about to start...
Item #690836
December 13, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1862 Among the column headlines on the Civil War are: "FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "The Great battle Not Yet Commenced" "Our Troops All Over the Rappahannock in Good Order" "Two Lines of Rebel Batteries in the Rear of Fredericksburg" "The Rebel Forces Concentrated and a Battle Probable To-Day" "What the P... See More
Knoxville is captured...
Item #690839
September 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations Against Charleston" "A General Engagement Between the Iron-Clads & the Rebel Forts on the 1st" "Much Damage Done to the Forts" "Gen. Gillmore's Batteries Firing Night & Day" "The Bombardment of the City to be Renewed" "Report... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699373
December 11, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 11, 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.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
News from Salem, Massachusetts...
Item #699744
January 27, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 27, 1785 Page 2 has a letter: "...from Salem (New-England)" with various shipping-related reports. The balance of the issue has European news.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, full red tax stamp on page 2, nice condition.
Relating to 'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700055
May 07, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1856 Page 5 begins with a report headed: "Kansas Delays" concerns work in Congress for introducing a bill for the admission of Kansas into the Union.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in 1854. In all, some ... See More
The military draft in New York City...
Item #681788
August 17, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads relating to the Civil War are: "THE DRAFT" "The Drawing of Names in this City to Begin on Wednesday Next" "Official Notice of the Draft" "The Draft Elsewhere" and more.
Inside pages have much reporting on war events.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Much front page Civil War reporting...
Item #691063
July 23, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 23, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "LATEST WAR NEWS!" "Highly Important Military Order" "Slaves to be Employed in the U.S. Army & Navy" "Generals Halleck & McClellan" "The Wounded at Richmond, Va." "The Guerrillas Defeated in Kentucky & Missouri" "The Attack ... See More
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
A newspaper for children...
Item #702154
March 01, 1866
THE YOUNG REAPER, Philadelphia, March 1, 1866 This is one of several newspapers for children that were common in the post-Civil War years.
Four pages, a graphic masthead, good condition.
A miniature promotional piece for Life magazine...
Item #715669
January 04, 1883
LIFE, New York, January 4, 1883 This is a miniature version of this early magazine and is noted as the volume 1, number 1 issue. It was likely produced as a promotional sample of the magazine to solicit subscribers.
Fourteen pages, measuring just 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches, a few minor stains, good condition.
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #649247
October 06, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
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A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...
Item #649251
January 01, 1914
CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1909 This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achievements... See More
One down and one to go...
Item #698318
May 09, 1945
This is an: ARMY TALKS EXTRA edition, May 9, 1945, just after the end of the war in Europe. The lead article begins: "The German armies have been completely crushed in battle; you and the millions of other U.S. and Allied soldiers have won the greatest military victory in history..." with much more.
Much of the balance of the issue is focused on the redeployment of the soldiers, and how... See More
Tiny newspaper...
Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
Item #702655
June 22, 1801
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, June 22, 1801 If nothing else this is a nice issue for display given the heraldic eagle in the masthead and the 43 illustrate ship ads on the front page.
Four pages, somewhat rough around the margins.
Mark McGwire sets home run record...
Item #649220
September 08, 1998
THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998 This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.
Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (... See More
Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #649241
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.
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