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Catalog 365 (for April): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: a “true” July 2, 1863 Vicksburg Daily Citizen, a (Williamsburg) “Virginia Gazette” from 1775, Lincoln’s famous Cooper Union speech (1860), the first European settlement along the Mississippi River, a first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the Copyright Act (1790), and more.
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Catalog 365 - released for April, 2026...
<p><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Catalog 365 (for April)</strong></span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">:</span> This latest offering of authentic newspapers<strong> </strong>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=300&q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=100"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></span></a>:<strong> a “true” July 2, 1863 Vicksburg Daily Citizen, a (Williamsburg) “Virginia Gazette” from 1775, Lincoln’s famous Cooper Union speech (1860), the first European settlement along the Mississippi River, a first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the Copyright Act (1790), and 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A political newspaper... The Blair House...
Item #724603
May 03, 1838
EXTRA GLOBE, Washington, May 3, 1838 There would appear to have been three titles with this name as Miles ("The People's Voice") notes a campaign newspaper from 1832 and another from 1836. This is the one founded in 1834. In its first issue it noted: "The Extra Globe, which we publish today, is the beginning of the series of weekly papers in which it is our intention to co... See More
Shortly after Japan's surrender, in a ship's newspaper...
Item #716177
August 29, 1945
BUTNER WORLD NEWS, Aug. 29, 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: "MacArthur Gets Tough With Japs Regarding Signing of Peace Pact" "Army Transport Chief Says Almost Two Million G... See More
A tiny magazine for stamp collectors...
Item #715905
January 01, 1891
THE COLLECTOR, New Chester, Pennsylvania, January, 1891 This is one of the smaller periodicals you will find, being a monthly "magazine" for stamp collectors. The masthead notes it is the: "Official Organ of the Sons of Philatelia".
Eight pages, plus it still has the tan outer wrappers, measuring just 2 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches, in great condition.
A petition from the people of Halifax, Nova Scotia...
Item #714406
January 03, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1758 Inside has over a full page headed: "America" with a Halifax, Nova Scotia dateline, beginning: "The following Memorial, signed by the principal merchants & freeholders in Halifax was...delivered to the Lieutenant Governor."
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, good condition.
An "Extra" edition printed upon arrival of a ship from Europe...
Item #713666
January 21, 1841
NEW YORK HERALD -- EXTRA, not dated by a Boston report is dated Jan. 21, 1841 An uncommon single sheet issue printed upon the arrival of news from Europe as taken from the steamship Columbia. This news takes over half of the front page, the balance of the issue is taken up with ads. The reports note: "The British Royal Mail Steamship Columbia arrived at the wharf this morning...The new ... See More
Early description of Niagara Falls...
Item #713635
December 17, 1836
THE RURAL REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Dec. 17, 1836 pages 5 and 6 contain an early, lengthy & very descriptive report on: "The Falls of Niagara".
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one larger sheet, some foxing & mild margin wear, good condition.
From this famous whaling town...
Item #713627
September 12, 1851
DAILY EVENING STANDARD, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sept. 12, 1851 A newspaper from this famous whaling town of the 19th century. Page 2 has a brief item on: "The Slave Bolding", a somewhat famous former slave.
Four pages, indents at the blank spine from disbinding, good condition.
See the nice masthead...
Item #713626
August 23, 1811
POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 23, 1811 If nothing else, this somewhat uncommon title has a very nice masthead, featuring a 3-masted ship at its center.
Inside pages have various news reports from Europe and the United States. A wealth of advertisements as well, including 11 illustrated ship ads on the front page.
Four pages, nice condition.
Racist newspaper from 1958...
Item #712561
July 23, 1958
THE AUGUSTA COURIER, Georgia, July 23, 1958 This was an openly racist newspaper, with a print of the Confederate flag in the masthead & almost all content has anti-Black sentiments.
Front page headlines include: "Moscow Will Not Run Georgia Schools Through U.S. Supreme Court And Ike" "Communistic Voting Record of U.S. Supreme Court Pin Pointed In Senate Speech By Eastland Of Mississippi".... See More
Much on the Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #712560
December 27, 1862
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1862 Among the various Civil War reports throughout include: "The Victory at Kinston--Gen. Foster's "Official Report" "Official Report of the Rebel Gen. Lee" on the Battle of Fredericksburg, signed by him in type: R. E. Lee.
Also: "Our Heroes" "Later From New Orleans" "The Fredericksburg Battle" "The Movement On Fredericksburg" "Gen. Burnside's Report" on the... See More
Duff Green's pro-Jackson newspaper...
Item #710889
January 17, 1831
UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 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 & would take an increa... See More
Reconstruction work...
Item #708790
December 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 27, 1865 The front page has some reports on Reconstruction efforts after the Civil War, with column heads including: "AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTH" "A General View of the State of Florida" "It's Topography, Meteorology & Salubrity" "Suffering In Tennessee and Georgia" "Pressing Necessity of Immediate Relief" "Various Political Matters In Georgia" "Proceedings of the Ke... See More
Amnesty & pardon for Confederates...
Item #708430
May 06, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1865 Among the first column heads on the closing moments of the Civil War are: "AMNESTY & PARDON" "Gen. Halleck Offers Amnesty to the Southern People" "They May Take the Oath and Go Where they Please" "Officers Excepted from Amnesty May Apply for Pardon" "How Jeff Davis & His Cabinet were Received in North Carolina" and more.
Eight pages, minor binding indents a... See More
Battle of Carnifex Ferry... St. Joseph...
Item #708392
September 18, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 18, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE REBELLION" "Condition of Affairs Along the Hostile Lines in Virginia" "Important From Missouri" "Occupation of St. Joseph by Union Troops" "Details of Gen. Rosecrans' Victory at Carnifex Ferry" "Reported Evacuation of Columbus, Ky. by the Rebels" "Union Troops in Possession of St. Joseph" and more.
Eight ... See More
Rebel plan to subdue the Yankees in three months...
Item #708376
June 22, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE GREAT INSURRECTION" "Important News from Fortress Monroe" "Fifteen Thousand Rebel Troops at Norfolk" "The Reported Advance of Rebels from Yorktown" "Intelligence Communicated by Deserters from the Rebel Camp" "Plans of the Rebel Leaders, as Divulged by Howell Cobb" "The Entire North to be Subdued in T
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Robert E. Lee's future intentions...
Item #707933
February 09, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Army Of The Potomac" "The Enemy Found in Force, and a Sharp Fight the Result" "Object Accomplished, and Our Troops Retire" "Lee's Present Position, Strength, and Future Intentions" "A Heavy Force of Union Troops Advancing Upon Richmond" "A Fight Expected Yesterday" "The Movement Upon Mobile" "The War In Tenness... See More
World War I: British engage in a daring operation...
Item #705904
April 23, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 23, 1918 Nice front page headlines on World War I include: "BRITISH, IN DARING OPERATOINS, SEAL UP GERMAN DIVER BASE" "British Improve Positions In Vigorous Attack" "Germany Threatens Dutch" and related subheads.
Complete in 14 pages, address label on the front page, partially loose at the spine, nice condition.... See More
Grant and Sherman...
Item #700484
February 26, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 26, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S DEPARTMENT" "The Movement of General Sherman' "Occupation of Selma, Alabama, Reasserted" "Gen. Palmer's Advance" "Further of the Battle at Tunnel Hill, Georgia" "300 Rebels Made Prisoners" and more.
Eight pages, minor loss to an upper, blank corner, good condition.
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700234
May 11, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, May 11, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, full red ta... See More
Frankfurt falls to the American Army...
Item #689913
March 04, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 4, 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: "Ninth Captures Krefeld, Links Up With Canadians" with subheads: "Nazis Demolish Dusseldorf Spans" & more, with a photo: "Yanks Clean Out Japs in Cor... See More
Grant, Sheridan, and Stanton...
Item #682115
August 21, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1864 Among the front page column heads of the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Rebel Troops Ordered to the Valley Retained Near Richmond" "SHERIDAN" "Fighting Along the Shenandoah River & at Bunker Hill" "Sheridan Awaiting the Rebel Attack" "STANTON" "Repulse of the Enemy by the Tenth Corps..." "Serious Losses of the Rebels" and more.
Eight pages, very nice conditio... See More
Congratulating Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667661
June 29, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 29, 1801 Page 3 has an address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President..." from the Assembly of Rhode Island, congratulating him on being inaugurated President. This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
A ten issue lot 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.
Napoleon on his way to his banishment in St. Helena...
Item #716077
September 25, 1815
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Sept. 25, 1815 Page 2 has a number af articles concerning Napoleon Bonaparte and his banishment to the island of St. Helena. They include: "Bonaparte", and a report beginning: "The Bellerophon of 74 guns, having on board Bonaparte...' with more on his transport. Also a letter headed: "The Following letter will not, perhaps, be uninteresting to our readers" which... See More
Black-bordered issue on the death of the Lieutenant Governor...
Item #715487
August 21, 1815
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 21, 1815 Pages 2 and 3 have all columns and margins in wide, black mourning rules, signifying the death of someone famous. In this case it is for the death of the Lt. Governor, with the page 3 announcement beginning: "With the liveliest emotions of sorrow, it is our painful duty to announce to our readers, & the public, the death of HIS HONOUR CHAU... See More
More reports from the War of 1812...
Item #714860
February 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 13, 1813 Inside has; "Law of Ohio - An Act for the Encouragement of Volunteers in the North-Western Army of the United States"; a lengthy piece headed: "Live the Constitution" and over two pages under the heading: "Events of the War".
Among the subheads is: "North-Western Army" which includes a letter from General ... See More
Progress report on the Erie Canal...
Item #713625
July 12, 1820
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 12, 1820 A page 2 report notes: "The Great Canal in New-York is fast progressing...The whole expense is estimated at nearly five million dollars. The distance will be upwards of 350 miles--the rise and fall of water in the...rivers and creeks, about 661 feet...will require 77 locks. Lake Erie is 564 feet higher than the Hudson."
Completed in 1825,... See More
The Civil War will soon begin: focusing on Fort Sumter...
Item #711381
March 22, 1861
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 22, 1861 Much of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the coming Civil War, with first column heads: "THE SOUTHERN FORTS" "Sumter Not Yet Evacuated" "Formidable Works Behind the Fort" and also: "The Proo-Slavery Rebellion".
Page 2 begins with: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "From South Carolina" "The Evacuation of Sumter" and more.
Eight pages, ne... See More
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #710354
December 31, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1864 Among the column herads on gthe Civil War: "WILMINGTON" "General Plan of Attack...Operations of the Fleet - Landing of the Troops..." "News From Sherman - Mails - The Powder Boat" "Gen. Stoneman's Recent Raid" "The Wilmington Failure" "From Gen. Thomas' Army" and more.
Eight pages, good condi... See More
Trial of Wirz, Andersonville Prison... Reconstruction in the South...
Item #708699
September 02, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 2, 1865 Much reporting on Reconstruction efforts in the South. The front page has: "THE SOUTH AS IT IS" "A View of the Battle-Field of Stone River" "Operations of the Freedmen's Bureau" "Visit to the Home of General Andrew Jackson" "Atlanta & What There is Left of It".
Page 2 has more on this, as seen in the photos.
Page 5 has: "The Trial of Capt. Wirz" Further Testim... See More
Utter rout of the Rebel forces in Missouri...
Item #708377
June 20, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "The Particulars of the Battle of Booneville, Mo." "Utter Rout of the Rebel Forces" "Important From Western Virginia" "Another Fight At Phillippa Expected" "Important From Missouri" "Unsuccessful Attempt of the Rebels to Cross the Potomac" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.
Mason and Slidell arrested... Civil War news...
Item #708284
November 17, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1861 Among front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "Arrest of Messrs. Slidell and Mason, the Rebel Commissioners to Europe" "NEWS FROM THE SOUTH" "Stampede of the Rebels in Savannah" "The Union Men of Tennessee Reported in Possession of Bristol" and more.
On November 8, the Yankees captured two Confederate envoys ab... See More
Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
Item #700204
December 18, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 18, 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.
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.
Horace Greeley's newspaper, before his famous 'Tribune'...
Item #716170
April 27, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, April 27, 1839 This was published by the famed Horace Greeley, begun some 7 years before his more famous 'New York Tribune' would publish its first issue. Although he would work at several newspapers prior to the 'New Yorker', this would be his first successful venture, eventually reaching a circulation of 9,000.
Long active in politics, Greeley served briefly as a congressman... See More
Last survivor of John Paul Jones' crew from the Revolutionary War...
Item #714613
December 31, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1842 The back page has an item: "The Last of The Crew of Paul Jones" which concern the death of Thomas Chase, the last survivor of the crew of John Paul Jones: "...when engaged with two British ships of War..." and noting his hearing was impaired: "...having been injured by the concussion by the guns...having extended his head through a port hole... See More
Supporting Daniel Webster for President... Pirates...
Item #713628
September 02, 1836
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 2, 1836 Page 2 has a notice supporting: "For President DANIEL WEBSTER...". Also: "Abolition and Mr. Van Buren". Page 3 has: "Piracy On The Lakes".
Four pages, good condition.
Reconstruction reports in a Copperhead newspaper...
Item #707636
December 27, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1865 One of the later dates of this once Copperhead newspaper (northern paper with pro-South leanings) that we have offered.
Among the reports: "Progress of Reconstruction" "Restoration of South Carolina" "Jefferson Davis--The Kentucky Resolutions" "The Programme Of Ruin - The Position of the Abolition Party" "Restoration or Reconstruction" "Affairs In Tex... See More
Detroit, Fort Wayne, and Dearborn taken...
Item #713665
September 11, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 11, 1812 The front page has; "Forts Wayne and Dearborne Captured" which has a letter beginning: "Dreadful news has just arrived by express. The British on the 16th inst. captured Gen. Hull's army in Detroit without his firing a gun. He was under the necessity of capitulating. The Indians immediately made a sally on Fort Wayne, and took i... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691261
November 06, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 6, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Pursuit of Brian Enemy Continues In Crimea War Zone" "American Aid to the U.S.S.R." "Further German Air Force Attacks On Sevastopol, Jalta & Kertsch" and m... 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
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... 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
Descriptive on the Caribbean...
Item #714608
May 08, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 8, 1801 The front page has much on the: "Capture of the French Frigate L'Africaine". Page 2 has a: Short Description Of the four West-Indies islands, lately captured by the British re. St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Bartholomew and St. Martins. This is followed by a detailed article: "New Orleans".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, water staining, otherwise good
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Four pages, never-trimmed margins, water staining, otherwise good
The 3 plates are still present...
Item #714580
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1791 Perhaps the highlight would be the 3 full page plates which are still present. One shows a rural setting with an elegant house, captioned: "S. E. View of Burghope House, Herefordshire". Another is a very nice: "View of Clifton Near Bristol, from a Drawing in the Collection of the Rev. Mr. Elderton".Complete in 96 pages, ... See More
Ships headed to the Mediterranean for the First Barbary War...
Item #713624
June 19, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1801 On page 3 under "Naval Affairs" is a brief report stating: "The Constitution and Boston frigates are now in Boston Harbor." Also mention of ships headed off: "...for the protection of our Mediterranean commerce..." leading to the First Barbary War.
Another report notes: "...The utility of Santee Canal, in South Carolina, is now felt; and the crops of... See More
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
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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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.
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
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