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.

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Catalog 357 - released for August, 2025...

<a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=catalog"><b>Catalog 357</b>&nbsp;(for August)</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&amp;page=&amp;q%5Bquery%5D=catnew+catprev&amp;q%5Bsearch_method%5D=Any+Words&amp;q%5Btext%5D=catnew+catprev&amp;q%5Bprice_range_start%5D=250&amp;q%5Bprice_range_end%5D=100000&amp;list_results_format=standard&amp;sort=items.price&amp;sort_direction=DESC&amp;per_page=100"><strong>noteworthy issues</strong></a>:<strong>&nbsp;the desirable &ldquo;Unite Or Die&rdquo; engraving, the Battle of Lexington &amp; Concord, the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, Hawaii&rsquo;s first &ldquo;regular&rdquo; newspaper, an Oxford Gazette (1665), the Louisiana Purchase on the front page</strong>, and more.<br /> <br /> <strong> The following links are designed to help you explore all available items from this latest edition of our catalog:</strong><br /> <br /> <ul> <li> <strong><a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=abridgedcatnew">August&#39;s Catalog (<u>EXCLUDING</u> wholesale lots &amp; 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705418

Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...

Item #705418

April 05, 1775

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 5, 1775  If there was one graphic that represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War, it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.  The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a labe
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701395

Battle of Lexington & Concord...

Item #701395

May 11, 1775

PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775. This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious collectors seek for their Revolutionary War collection: an American newspaper with a terrific report on the famous battles at Lexington and Concord.

This page 3 report, datelined from Salem, April 25, begins: "Last Wednesday the troops of his Britanic Majesty commenced hostilities upon... See More  

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701640

The most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers...

Item #701640

April 15, 1865

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1865  This issue would rank among the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, as almost all issues found on the market today are one of the many reprint editions that have turned up for decades.

This is the genuine issue. And better yet it is the "3:00 a.m. Special Edition" as identified by the Library of Congress:

3:00 a.m. Special edit... See More  

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704773

The historic Funding Act of 1790...

Item #704773

August 07, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790  Taking about a full page of text including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.

This was the very historic Funding Act of 1790 which was passed on August 4, 1790 by the United States Congress to address... See More  

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687224

Front page account of the battle of Brandywine...

Item #687224

March 04, 1778

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 4, 1778  This was a strongly Tory (pro-British) newspaper that began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia, so much of the content within is with a pro-British bias.

Rare to find such Tory newspapers in America, and those from Philadelphia would not survive beyond the brief time ... See More  

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699495

Jews in search of their new prophet (Sabbatai Zevi)... Jews celebrate a victory... The Great Plague...

Item #699495

March 08, 1665

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1665 (1666 in today's calendar)  The back page has a report from Vienna noting in part: "The Jews in this city have made a publick jubilee, with great expressions of joy, upon the news they have brought them, of the success of their brethren in Asia against the Turk, which continues to be confirmed from several parts, though with some differ... See More  

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705458

Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...

Item #705458

January 22, 1666

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 22, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) - issue #20  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 at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, s... See More  

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701192

The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...

Item #701192

November 02, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803  The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senators who voted against the treaty and those who voted in favor of the treaty.... See More  

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705462

Bank of the United States is created...

Item #705462

March 02, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 2, 1791 On the front page at the top of the first column under an engraving of an early version of the Great Seal of the United States is: "An ACT to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of the United States". The text of the act takes most of the front page and is signed in type: Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, George Washi... See More  

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703377

The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…

Item #703377

May 30, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776  A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICAN on several Interesting Subjects. October, Price 1s, 6d". There is a prefacing not reading: "This Tract was originally published at Philadelphia and is just reprinted and published here. The writer of t... See More  

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701321

Washington coments on religious freedom and racial equality... On the Battle of Bunker Hill...

Item #701321

October 11, 1775

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 1775  This is a wonderful issue on several accounts.

Taking the middle column of the front page is a notable address which: "...will be published in Canada, on the arrival there of Col. Arnold, with the troops under his command."

It is headed: "To the INHABITANTS of CANADA" signed in type: G. Washington, from Cambridge,
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705429

Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...

Item #705429

December 27, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 27, 1783  Certainly the most notable content is a full text printing on page 4 of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rocky Hill, near Princetown, Nov. 2, 1783."

It reads in part: "A contemplation of the compleat attainment (at a period e... See More  

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700574

Ethan Allen a prisoner... Two letters from George Washington... N.Y. governor hopes for reconciliation...

Item #700574

April 04, 1776

NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE: OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, April 4, 1776  A wealth of fine content in this issue from this desirable year.

Page 2 has a wonderful address from the Massachusetts Council offering praise and support to "His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United American Colonies". This is followed by the heartfelt response fro... See More  

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703801

First printing of the first Census Act...

Item #703801

March 10, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790  The nation's capital was in New York City at this time, so it is of great significance that close to half of the front page is taken up with the very first printing of: "An ACT Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the United States".

This was the Census Act, creating the very first national census, an e... See More  

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716471

Great broadsheet "Extra! on the capture of Richmond...

Item #716471

April 03, 1865

NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, April 3, 1865  This is a stand-alone "Extra" edition with a same-day report of the capital of the Confederacy.

The front page has column heads: "EXTRA" "VICTORY ! " "Richmond Captured This Morning" "City Reported On Fire" 'Enthusiastic Reception of Our Troops" "Petersburg Evacuated by the Ene... See More  

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705413

The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...

Item #705413

January 31, 1857

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 31, 1857  A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".

This is the vol. 1 number 11 issue.

The page 13 report could be considered the birth of organized baseball. The top of the first column is headed: "BASE BALL - Young N... See More  

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700646

Washington, Jefferson & Adams sign an Act of Congress...

Item #700646

September 07, 1790

THE CONCORD HERALD & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Sept. 7, 1790  A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
The most significant content is the printing of President George Washington's historic Treaty with the Creek Nation (also known as The Treaty of New York). See photos for portions. Background informa
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705464

A eulogy on the life of Ben Franklin...

Item #705464

May 19, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 19, 1790  The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with lengthy & very detailed discussion on: "Congress - House of Representatives" on the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.

Page 2 has two-thirds of a column headed: "Notices Of Dr. Franklin" which reads like a eulogy on him, having died just the previous ... See More  

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701315

Letters from Valley Forge, and much more...

Item #701315

June 23, 1778

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 23, 1778  Most of the front page is taken up with an address of the governor of New Jersey to the General Assembly concerning the Revolutionary War.

It begins: "I heartily congratulate you upon the agreeable news we have received from France...The treaties of alliance & of amity & commerce between his Most Christian Majesty & the Unite... See More  

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704677

Terrific letter praising Common Sense... So much more...

Item #704677

April 09, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 9, 1776  This issue has some very significant front page content, as the entire first of two columns is taken up with Resolves from Congress dated April 6.

They include allowing exports from the colonies to any part of the world not under British rule. They also vote to allow the importation of any goods except those grown, produced, or ship... See More  

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703934

Washington's Farewell Address...

Item #703934

November 14, 1796

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 14, 1796  Taking a full column on the front page, all of pages 2, and a bit of page 3 is an historic report headed "AMERICA - The President's Speech To the United States off America", more commonly known as Washington's Farewell Address.

The nation's first President announces his retirement from politics and explains why he ... See More  

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703661

British officers revolt in New Jersey... News from Pensacola...

Item #703661

August 03, 1767

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1767  A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in 1773 and the resulting Revolutionary War.

The front page has nearly a f... See More  

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703543

Battle of Bunker Hill... Still with original outer wrappers...

Item #703543
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775  A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage.

This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm wa... See More  

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702423

Lewis and Clark return from their historic journey...

Item #702423

November 05, 1806

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 5, 1806   Page 2 begins with a notable report on the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis, after their 2-1/2 year expedition.

It begins: "It is, with the sincerest pleasure, that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of CAPTAIN LEWIS, with his exploring party, at St. Lewis [sic]. The President has received a letter from him dated at ... See More  

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701894

Rare North Carolina newspaper printed on "necessity paper"...

Item #701894

June 22, 1864

NORTH CAROLINA TIMES, New Berne, June 22, 1864  This is a Union occupation newspaper, as New Bern fell to the Yankee forces under General Burnside on March 14, 1862. This is the volume 1, number 44 issue. Our records indicate this is the first of this title we have offered from during the war.

The most intriguing aspect of this issue is not the content, but the paper upon which it is printed... See More  

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702593

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702593

July 27, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, July 27, 1848  This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.

In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their candidate and publicize their political platform. Such newspapers were short-lived; once the elec... See More  

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704798

One of the "Letters From A Farmer..." series by John Dickinson....

Item #704798

February 08, 1768

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Feb. 8, 1768  This issue is highlighted by "Letter VIII" by the famed John Dickinson, being the eighth of his twelve famous "Letters From a Farmer In Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies".

This series furnished a constitutional basis for the widespread colonial opposition to the English trade acts. While Dickinson agreed that Engla... See More  

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704102

Reports from late in the Revolutionary War...

Item #704102

January 16, 1782

THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL: OR, THE NORTH-AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1782  Page 2 has an abstract of an "Ordinance of Congress, ascertaining what captures on water shall be lawful...", addressed to the "Printer of the Freeman's Journal", signed in type: John Hanson. Some "Remarks" about the Ordinance follow.

Late war and war-related news u... See More  

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704126

The Dutch recognize the independence of America...

Item #704126

March 03, 1783

THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, March 3, 1783  Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.

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702516

The Andre-Arnold treason plot, a plate of General Burgoyne, and so much more...

Item #702516

December 01, 1780

THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE & PARLIAMENTARY, NAVAL, MILITARY & LITERARY JOURNAL, London, December, 1780  This is a wonderful issue with much on the Revolutionary War, particularly on the Major Andre-Benedict Arnold treason plot.

The issue begins with a 3 page article: "Account of General Burgoyne" being a very detailed report of his life and work in America.

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703251

One of the best baseball prints to be had...

Item #703251

August 22, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1885  Many nice prints in this issue, but certainly the prime piece is the terrific full page baseball print by T. deThulstrup captioned: "The Winning Run--How Is It, Umpire?" being a dramatic print of a runner sliding into home plate showing the catcher, umpire and several players in the field.

This is one of the best baseball prints to be... See More  

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705456

From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...

Item #705456

May 28, 1889

DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 28, 1889  This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed ther... See More  

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704133

Items on the Revolutionary War in this handsome newspaper...

Item #704133

August 27, 1778

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 1778  This title has one of the more ornate mastheads of the Revolutionary War, the lettering so frilly that it is almost difficult to read.

Page 2 has some reports from London noting the king has called in Lt. General Burgoyne, likely to explain his loss at Saratoga. Page 3 has a full column of reports from the H... See More  

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705452

Investigating "Jack the Ripper"... Lengthier than most...

Item #705452

October 11, 1888

THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 11, 1888  During the last half of 1888 the East End of London, primarily the Whitechapel district, was terrorized by a murderer who came to be known as Jack The Ripper. His infamous & brutal crime spree was reported in newspapers around the world--indeed, most American newspapers from 1888 reported his deeds.

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649296

One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...

Item #649296

November 23, 1963

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963  A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.

The two-line, bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a sma
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702769

Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...

Item #702769

February 22, 1815

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 22, 1815  Page 2 has a bold, two-column wide heading: "Ratified TREATY Of PEACE And AMITY", followed by "A PROCLAMATION" issued by "JAMES MADISON" stating that a treaty with "His Britannic Majesty" was signed at Ghent on December 24, 1814, and ratified by the U.S. Senate on February 17, 1815, thus ending the War of 1812,... See More  

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703854

Fine column headlines on Lincoln's funeral... Letter by John Wilkes Booth...

Item #703854

April 20, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1865  This is one of the more displayable issues on the funeral of Abraham Lincoln printed just 5 days after his death.

Uncommonly large type used in the one column headlines which take two-thirds of the first column on the front page, beginning with: "THE RITES" "OBSEQUIES to the LAMENTED DEAD" and also including: "Solemn Scenes at the Whi... See More  

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701633

Great graphic presentation on the division of the nation during the Civil War...

Item #701633

March 05, 1862

NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1862  If there was a definitive newspaper from the Civil War that would be great for display, this very well might be it.

Most of the front page is taken up with a large & very detailed map headed: "THE PRESENT AREA OF THE REBELLION. The Loyal States and Territories of the Union in White, the Disloyal in Black." Perhaps no other issue graphically prese... See More  

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649249

America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...

Item #649249
THE 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 War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More  

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705383

Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...

Item #705383
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790  Near the back is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty.

The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at Sea, which for their Singularity & Importance are worthy to be recorded." which b... See More  

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701892

Latest-dated Charleston Civil War issue we have offered?

Item #701892

January 07, 1865

THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Jan. 7, 1865 A newspaper from this famous Confederate stronghold quite late in the Civil War, in fact, our records seem to indicate this is the latest-dated issue of the Mercury we have offered from the Civil War. Just 3 weeks later General Beauregard would order the evacuation of the remaining Confederate forces from the city. On February 18 the mayor would... See More  

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703222

Adams calls the first special session of Congress...

Item #703222

May 26, 1797

THE PHENIX; OR WINDHAM HERALD, Connecticut, May 26, 1797  On the front page headed: "President's Speech which takes over half of the front page and a portion of page 2 is a report dated "May 16".

In the speech President John Adams discusses the increased tensions between the U.S. and France and informs Congress of the expulsion of the American minister to France. He a... See More  

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702010

A rare title from this early Gold Rush town...

Item #702010

April 16, 1856

COLUMBIA GAZETTE, AND THE SOUTHERN MINES ADVERTISER, California, April 16, 1856  Columbia is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in Tuolumne County, California. It was founded as a boomtown in 1850 when gold was discovered in the vicinity during the California Gold Rush. The town's historic central district is within Columbia State Historic Park, which preserves the 19th century minin... See More  

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703929

Jefferson is--finally--elected President...

Item #703929

March 02, 1801

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine (still part of Mass. at this time), March 2, 1801  The election of 1800 was a very contentious one, ending with a Jefferson-Burr tie, but after 36 ballots the House of Representatives ultimately chooses Jefferson as president.

Page 3 has that report, headed: "President--Chosen" noting: "In the last Gazette it was predicted that the result
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702490

Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War: abridged version...

Item #702490
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1783  Included is a portion of text headed: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783"  the text being just the beginning & ending of the Treaty, not the complete text. It ends with Article X and includes the signatures of John Adams, B. Franklin... See More  

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705438

Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...

Item #705438

September 24, 1881

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881  A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.

The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "The Funeral Car". Front page column heads report on the details of the funeral ceremonies.... See More  

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649292

Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...

Item #649292
(5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged.  Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.

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672369

Battle of Alamance: first bloodshed of the Revolutionary War... Map & falcon plate included...

Item #672369
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1771  The key content is on the reverse of the title page, headed: "American Affairs" being a report on what most historians describe as the first shedding of blood of the war for American independence.  A report from: "Newburn, North Carolina" [New Bern], states in part: "His Excellency, the Governor, having reached Hillsb... See More  

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705408

Maryland ratifies the federal Constitution...

Item #705408

May 29, 1788

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 29, 1788  Of the 8 inside page columns nearly half of them are taken up with the announcement & celebration of the federal Constitution by Maryland. A report datelined from Annapolis has near the beginning: "....the day appointed by the honourable convention of this state for the ratification of the federal government...too... See More  

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649273

At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...

Item #649273
(5) THE POST-BOY, London, 1710's (2nd-rate)  A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly or heavily inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount.

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