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Catalog 366 (for May): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: a significant Judaica report from 1790, the most famous Confederate newspaper (?), the famous “Boston Gazette” from 1739, a great issue on Washington’s inauguration, “The Oxford Gazette” with Judaica content, a pro-American Revolutionary War newspaper from London, and more.
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Item #712386GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 19, 1790 This is the first known address of a Jewish community to the President following his election. This very significant pair of letters appears in their entirety on page 2.
Levi Sheftal, on behalf of the Hebrew Congregation of Savannah, congratulates President Washington on his election,... Read full description -
Item #715840THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2 (4), 1863 A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate soil, not just for being printed on the back of wallpaper (many others were as well) but because of the circumstances which surrounded the creation of this issue.
This newspaper... Read full description -
Item #716237THE BOSTON GAZETTE, "New-England", March 12, 1739 This is one of the most noted & long-lived American newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer, and is the earliest of this title we have offered. It began publishing in 1719 and existed thru 1798. It was founded by James Franklin, older brother of Ben Franklin and from whom Ben... Read full description -
Item #724907THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the... Read full description -
Item #719174THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, July 24, 1776 A great issue from less than 3 weeks after the Declaration of Independence was endorsed by Congress. Relating to this, page 2 has a report from New York: "Thursday last the Declaration of the INDEPENDENCY of the United States of AMERICA, was... Read full description -
Item #716238THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Jan. 25, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar). This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world.
Because of the Plague ravaging Europe at this time, the Royal Court had removed... Read full description -
Item #715524THE CRISIS, London, March 11, 1775 In our over 50 years of dealing in rare newspapers, we have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. Although we had sold all years ago, this one has come back to us.
This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London... Read full description -
Less than 100 days prior to the Declaration...
Item #704788THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 23, 1776 Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with reports of ships trading in the Caribbean & related news. Also on the front page is: "The French appear exceedingly friendly to the American cause which they would have promoted by a much larger supply of arms... Read full description -
Item #715939BERTHOLD'S POLLITICAL HANDKERCHIEF, London, England, Sept. 5, 1831 Under the category of "fascinating & unusual," this newspaper might rise to the top.
This was a radical newspaper published in London by the political writer Henry Berthold that was printed on calico (plain cotton cloth). This was... Read full description -
Item #714163"The New-England Diary, Or, ALMANACK For the Year of our Lord Christ, 1726. This is quite rare, one of the earliest American imprints we have been fortunate enough to offer.
Complete in 16 pages, typical wear at the margins as is common of almanac as they were heavily used, some foxing, generally in good condition. Measures 4 by 6 inches. -
Item #687286THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE Cambridge, Sept. 21, 1775 This title has a rather short lifespan in Cambridge existing from just May 12, 1775 thru April 4, 1776, less than a year. After the latter date the newspaper was removed to Boston.
The front page begins with a strong appeal by the City of London to the King concerning his... Read full description -
Item #703482THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1757 A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried... Read full description -
Item #694371THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY: OR, WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 29, 1784 The decorative masthead was engraved by none other than Paul Revere. Beyond his famous ride just before the battle of Lexington & Concord, he was an accomplished engraver and silversmith. This is one of just a few newspaper mastheads he... Read full description -
Item #716195TOMBSTONE PROSPECTOR, Arizona, Nov. 20, 1889 We have had a few other newspapers from the iconic Old West town of Tombstone, but this is is perhaps the most uncommon. The masthead features a great engraving of a miner on a mule.
The front page has nearly 1 1/3 columns taken cup with: "The Wham Trial" " 'Frankie' Campbell Relates Her... Read full description -
Item #715579THE CONNECTICUT GAZETTE & THE UNIVERSAL INTELLIGENCER, New London, March 30, 1781 The entire front page & half of page 2 are taken up with "Debates in the British Parliament..." which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War in America.
A few bits mention: "The taking of Ticonderoga was a splendid... Read full description -
Item #686432THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781 Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under the "Historical Chronicle". It begins with an editorial comment: "Gen. Washington's letter to the President of Congress on the surrender of the British... Read full description -
Item #701568THE PALMETTO HERALD, Port Royal, South Carolina, Dec. 8, 1864 This rare newspaper from Union-occupied Port Royal existed from just March 3 thru December 29, 1864. This newspaper would cease to exist 3 issues after this one was published. This may be the first of this title we have offered in our 50+ years.
We defer to... Read full description -
Item #715512KERENS ENTERPRISE, Texas, Aug. 29, 1889 An exceedingly rare newspaper, in fact this is the only issue recorded anywhere according to Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers". It notes that Kerens only had one newspaper through at least 1936, and this was it. It also notes that just one institution had any issues, and it (Bancroft Library)... Read full description -
Item #702084THE HELENA JOURNAL, Montana, Nov. 9, 1889 With the news of Montana gaining statehood the day prior, this newspaper decided this special "Red Letter Day" (as noted in the masthead twice), should be celebrated in a novel way.
And so it was, with only red ink being used on all pages, making for a wonderful curiosity.
Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #716203THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 13, 1783 Page 2 has a report from Parliament concerning the work on the treaty to end the Revolutionary War, which includes a very historic statement. Bits include: "...The definitive treaties of peace between the Court of Great Britain and those of France and Spain and the United States of... Read full description -
Item #714209GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1754 Among the early reports on the French & Indian War, is a very rare mention of Colonel George Washington when he was just 22 years old.
The report is a continued one, headed: "Account of Our Affairs in America" and the text includes: "...On the other side the French have this season reaped a crop of... Read full description -
Item #712367GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 9, 1790 Although a "breaking news' report appeared in this newspaper a week earlier, the front page of this issue formally reports the ratification of the Constitution by the state of Rhode Island, the last of the 13 original colonies to do so.
Most of the middle... Read full description -
Item #711277THE NEW-YORK JOURNAL OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Oct. 13, 1768 A fine issue from this troubling period when tensions between America & England were increasing.
Among reports inside are: "We are told many of the principal inhabitants of Boston are removing with their families and effects to other colonies." Also reports including:... Read full description -
Item #714037THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, May 8, 1945 As the photos shows, this is one of the most dramatic, displayable front pages from all of World War II.
A large, bold banner head dominates the front page, reading: "ALLIES PROCLAIM VICTORY IN EUROPE" with various related subheads as well. There is a huge red & blue "V"... Read full description -
Item #712359ADAHOONILIGII, Window Rock, Arizona, Feb. 1, 1944 This is the volume 1, number 7 issue.
This was a Navajo-language monthly newspaper published in the Southwestern United States from 1943 to 1957. After the "Cherokee Phoenix", operating from 1828 to 1834, it was the second regularly circulating newspaper in the United... Read full description -
Item #715513THE LOWER LAKE BULLETIN, Lower Lake, California, March 9, 1889 Not only is this the first of this title we have offered, but it is a rarity in that it is printed on orange "necessity paper". Such paper is non-typical newsprint used when the normal supply of paper is not available, usually due to weather and transportation issues.... Read full description -
Item #703755GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 26, 1789 The most notable content is the lengthy, and terrific day-by-day account o the beginning of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille in Paris. Across France and the rest of Europe the consequences of the Revolution... Read full description -
Item #677881WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 20, 1987 The front page proclaims the famous report of the stock market crash of 1987, reading: "Stocks Plunge 508.32 Amid Panicky Selling" with a subhead: "Percentage Decline Is Far Steeper Than '29; Precious Metals Gain". Also a 3 line, 1 col. head: "A Repeat of '29?... Read full description -
Item #649249THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:
French & Indian War, Revolutionary... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #716262THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Sept. 20, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 270... Read full description -
Item #702059THE SOLID SOUTH, Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 19, 1880 This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a newspaper about which we can find nothing. This is the first of this title we have seen in our 50+ years.
Page 3 has a full column detailing: "Our Platform" which includes among its precepts: "Stand by the right of... Read full description -
Item #712385GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 18, 1790 Page 2 includes an Act of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle: "...to enable the officers & soldiers of the Virginia line on Continental Establishment to obtain titles to certain lands lying northwest of the river Ohio, between... Read full description -
Item #701425THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, with the "Supplement" as well, May 2, 1768 Inside pages have various reports from colonial cities with one item from New London noting: "...that New Hampshire, Connecticut and New Jersey did soon after the repeal of the stamp act, return their thanks to the committee of merchants for their services in that... Read full description -
Item #679632THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 5, 1666 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1666 and is still publishing today.
Included among the reports is one from Norwich referencing the Great Plague which afflicted much of Europe at this time: "Our bill of mortality for this last week... Read full description -
Item #715510THE OVERTON RECORD, Texas, Oct. 31, 1889 Overton only had one newspaper thru 1936 and this was it. It is not known how long this title existed, but Gregory's Union List of American Newspapers notes only one institution having had any issues, and it had just two dates, both of which have been... Read full description -
Item #716255NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1866 Period reports of the first "Juneteenth" event on June 19, 1865, when Union troops entered Galveston, Texas and announced to more than 250,000 enslaved blacks that they were free, are almost impossible to find.
However, we did discover a somewhat oblique mention of the first anniversary of what... Read full description -
Item #692329THE MODERATE INTELLIGENCER: Impartially Communicating Martiall Affairs to the Kingdom of ENGLAND, May 17, 1649 Newsbooks were transitional periodicals between pamphlets & newspapers, but defined specifically as a periodical by having a set period of issuance, being consecutively numbered, and dated on a... Read full description -
Item #706383THE DAILY CONSTITUTIONALIST, Augusta, Georgia, Jan. 30, 1863 Among the war reports from this Confederate title: "Yankee Army Stuck in the Mud" "Curtis Claims a Victory" "The Confederate Steamer Florida" "The Address to Lincoln from the People of Manchester, England" concerning the slavery issue; "Another Attack Imminent at Vicksburg"... Read full description -
Item #701460GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 17, 1790 Page 3 has an Act of Congress for regulating duties on imports, signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson.
The back page has a lengthy address from a deputation of the "Society of Free-Quakers" to President... Read full description -
Item #716229BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, Oct. 19, 1864 W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread... Read full description -
Item #686000GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1778 This is a very historic issue with terrific coverage on the Battle of Monmouth as well as a wealth of other fine reports on the Revolutionary War.
The issue beings with: "Debates In Parliament" taking 5 pages and containing much discussion on the war with America, including in part: "...call the... Read full description -
Item #715661THE GENTLEMAN'S JOURNAL: Of The Monthly MISCELLANY, London, February, 1692/3 (1693 by today's calendar) This may be the first of this uncommon title we have offered. Crane & Kaye title #276, it existed for just a bit less than 3 years, from January 1692 thru November, 1694.
This has a full titlepage which includes... Read full description -
Item #692661THE WASHINGTON POST, Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974 Arguably the most desired newspaper containing major political reports of the last 100 years would be the revered Washington Post. And few political events of the last century would be more significant than the resignation of a sitting President: unprecedented in... Read full description -
Item #707243THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Jan. 31, 1798 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
The front page begins with an: "Extract, From T. Jefferson's Notes On Virginia". Page 2 has various reports from: "Congress" and page 3 has a "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for... Read full description -
Item #712298FACTS, New York City, September, 1917 This is just the first issue of this rare, pacifist, radical publication about which we can find nothing.
The back page has its: "Purpose" noted as: "To do for the anti-militaristic cause what the cosmopolitan newspapers are doing for the militaristic cause---namely to give... Read full description -
Item #716263THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 12, 1744 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival... Read full description -
Item #716242HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1883 A great issue with much reporting on some of the romance of the Old West. The first article in the issue, "Across Arizona", takes 16 pages and is quite detailed, containing eleven prints, including "Norton's Landing on the Colorado River" a: "Map of... Read full description -
Item #712248TUSTIN PRESS ADVOCATE, Orange County, California, May 8 1945 This is a small-size, broadside "Extra" edition announcing the end of the War in Europe. Most of the front page is taken up with: "Germans Capitulate V-E Day!!" Also on the front page: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER. The war against Germany ended today with... Read full description -
Item #716187THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, August. 3, 1850 The motto printed in the masthead reads: "No Union With Slaveholders", which sets the tone for the newspaper's theme. This is one of the less common anti-slavery newspapers we have encountered.
Among the articles: "To the Members of the Western Anti-Slavery Society" "Lynch Law" "Cause of the... Read full description -
Item #714218THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1784 Certainly the most interesting content in this issue is the great & lengthy text (continued from the June issue) on a review of a new publication, headed: "Captain Cook's Voyage--Relation of the events that led to the murder of Capt. Cook...". This report takes... Read full description
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