A "red, white & blue" Fourth of July issue... an interesting curiosity...
July 04, 1890
Item #717565 WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION" This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replac...
$125.00
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
May 29, 1944
Item #716529 NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Alli...
$49.00
Rebel generals unite to attack Pittsburgh...
August 07, 1864
Item #716528 NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "A Rebel Mine Exploded Under Our Works" "Expeditions Into North Carolina & Up the...
$29.00
Print of Joseph Rainey, the first African-American to serve in the House...
January 14, 1871
Item #716450 FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1871 Inside has a nice pint captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a r...
$88.00
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
May 29, 1944
Item #716337 NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Alli...
$49.00
Russian and Polish emigrants being vaccinated in New York (1881)...
May 14, 1881
Item #715769 LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 14, 1881 The front cover has: "NEW YORK CITY - HEALTH OFFICERS VACCINATING RUSSIAN AND POLISH IMIGRANTS ON BOARD THE STEAMSHIP 'VICTORIA,' AT QUARANTIN...
$75.00
A census of the Western Territory in 1795...
September 05, 1795
Item #714687 THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 5, 1795 * Early Northwest Territory * Ohio All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with the: "Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic,...
$39.00
Mormons work towards outlawing polygamy...
July 07, 1887
Item #714478 ALLEGANY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 7, 1887 * Mormon history * The polygamy question Polygamy by the Mormons was not officially outlawed until 1890, which was a condition required be...
$49.00
1874 Bloody Benders... John Bender arrested ?...
April 10, 1874
Item #714477 THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1874 * Bloody Benders - serial killers * John Bender arrested ? * Mormons - Salt Lake City The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE BLOODTHIRSTY BENDERS&...
$55.00
Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...
July 27, 1796
Item #714449 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 * President George Washington * Samuel Adams The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concern...
$73.00
Ten days before Washington's death...
December 04, 1799
Item #714446 THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799 This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington. Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back...
$40.00
Lincoln is not an ugly man... Great article on all aspects of Lincoln...
August 21, 1860
Item #713874 NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1860 Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline. This fascinating article takes ...
$237.00
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
March 07, 1874
Item #713394 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874 The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War". But likely the most d...
$68.00
Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...
April 13, 1813
Item #710797 THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this si...
$53.00
The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...
October 01, 1787
Item #709556 CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787 Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United State...
$98,500.00
The famous anti-slavery newspaper... Frederick Douglass on Lincoln...
September 16, 1864
Item #706559 THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 16, 1864 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the...
$115.00
Very early Boy Scout magazine...
November 04, 1922
Item #705369 THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts. This was...
$32.00
A Democratic party organ...
May 05, 1841
Item #705368 KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1841 Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports. This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of an un...
$37.00
How medicine was practiced 140 years ago...
July 01, 1885
Item #705367 THE NEW YORK MEDICAL TIMES, July, 1885 A medical magazine with articles including; "Physiological Dietetics" "Eruptive Diphtheria & Scarlatina" "Blood Changes Resulting From D...
$28.00
Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...
June 01, 1751
Item #705366 THE RAMBLER, London, June 1, 1751 An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refe...
$29.00
A short-lived, 18th century title...
April 28, 1753
Item #705365 THE ADVENTURER, London, England, April 28, 1753 An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was ...
$75.00
Dramatic Hawaii statehood newspaper... From Honolulu...
March 12, 1959
Item #705364 THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER, Hawaii, March 12, 1959 See the photo for this very dramatic & displayable front page. Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Congress Says YES ! " in hug...
$66.00
Battle of Fort Donelson & much more...
February 26, 1862
Item #705362 THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1862 Among the articles are: "The Battle of Logan's Cross Roads--Official Report of Gen. Thomas" "The Capture of Fort Henry" "The Burnside...
$46.00
In the North, but pro-South...
February 18, 1863
Item #705361 THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1863 Among the various articles are: "From North-West Missouri" "Important Explanation from a Soldier in the Missouri State Militia"; a very length...
$32.00
In the "...interests of the pioneers of California..."
July 12, 1879
Item #705360 THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, July 12, 1879 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the ...
$62.00
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
November 01, 1879
Item #705359 THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Among the articles: "R...
$68.00
Washington's Proclamation, with the Indian Treaty... Trumbull's famous portrait of Washington...
September 18, 1790
Item #705353 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1790 Page 2 has a patriotic engraving of a heraldic eagle above a: "Proclamation" issued by the President warning citizens not to violate an...
$136.00
Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...
September 10, 1976
Item #705351 PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976 This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept...
$54.00
The very first issue published...
April 09, 1880
Item #705350 GEORGETOWN GAZETTE, El Dorado County, California, April 9, 1880 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. A very rare title from this now-historical site, the most northeastern town in California's Mother...
$55.00
Early newspaper from Long Island...
July 08, 1843
Item #705349 THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich ...
$36.00
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
September 07, 1939
Item #705341 BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Sept. 7, 1939 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. And this was the first issue printed after ...
$57.00
Judaica mention...
December 18, 1679
Item #705338 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann a...
$49.00
Very first of the advice column newspapers...
February 13, 1692
Item #705336 THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 13, 1692 This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers. In creating this format of responding ...
$68.00
17th century woman publisher...
January 14, 1681
Item #705335 THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681 This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, b...
$47.00
Rare title from Grand Junction, Colorado...
April 27, 1895
Item #705334 GRAND VALLEY STAR-TIMES, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 27, 1895 A quite rare title as it lasted from just 1893 to 1896 with this title, and Gregory notes only one institution having but 3 issues as we p...
$44.00
Much on use of bloodhounds to track criminals...
October 10, 1888
Item #705333 THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 10, 1888 "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the re...
$93.00
You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?
December 16, 1812
Item #705330 BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 16, 1812 Page 2 has: "Official Report To Brig. Gen. Smyth" signed by Geo. McFeeley commanding at Fort Niagara. This is a fine & very detailed account of the cannonading ...
$115.00
Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...
March 19, 1798
Item #705328 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. ...
$46.00
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
November 22, 1963
Item #705327 CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, Nov. 22, 1963 See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Save for the caption to...
$140.00
Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...
August 25, 1862
Item #705325 THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Aug. 25, 1862 If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis w...
$165.00
Very early Charlie Chaplin performance advertisement...
March 02, 1915
Item #705324 EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, March 2, 1915 Page 5 has a very early Charlie Chaplin notice, being an advertisement for his appearance: "Charlie Chaplin at the Plaza Today. The Greatest Cut...
$43.00
The death of Clara Barton...
April 12, 1912
Item #705323 THE EVENING TRIBUNE, April 12, 1912 The top of the front page first column notes: "FOUNDER OF RED CROSS SOCIETY IS DEAD" plus: "Miss Clara Barton Was First To Organize Branch of the G...
$67.00
Follow-up report on the sinking of the Maine...
February 17, 1898
Item #705322 THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 17, 1898 The front page has a stack of two-column headlines on the follow-up investigation of the sinking of the battleship Maine: "SENSATIONAL BULLETI...
$41.00
Map of Charleston, South Carolina...
January 05, 1862
Item #705321 NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 5, 1862 The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS NEAR CHARLESTON, S. C." Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "IMPORT...
$55.00
An incredible display issue on the end of World War II...
August 14, 1945
Item #705320 THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945 When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this. Taking about three-qu...
$545.00
Two maps of operations around Vicksburg...
April 26, 1863
Item #705319 NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1863 The front page features two maps headed: "OPERATIONS AROUND VICKSBURG" and: "VICKSBURG AND IT'S DEFENSES" with much detail. Among the front page o...
$43.00
Civil War map of the Savannah vicinity...
January 31, 1862
Item #705318 NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1862 The front page features a nice map headed: "THE NEW EXPEDITION. Scene of Operations of Commodore Dupont & Gen. Sherman's Expedition to the Rear of Fort Pulaski&...
$55.00
Beginning of the Republican Party: John Fremont becomes their first Presidential candidate...
June 26, 1856
Item #705317 NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 26, 1856 A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential candidate, John Fremont. This new political party, founded just two years previous, ...
$172.00
Abraham Lincoln's position... Fugitive slave case...
January 30, 1861
Item #705316 NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1861 Near the top of the front page is: "Important From Springfield" "The Position Of the President Elect" noting in part: "...stating that Mr. Lincoln ha...
$54.00
War news from the capital of the Confederacy...
June 21, 1862
Item #705315 DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, June 21, 1862 Among the reports are: "Exploits of the Mackerel Brigade - Triumph of Naval Architecture" "The Battle Near Charleston" "The...
$72.00
Large Civil War map on the front page...
October 07, 1861
Item #705314 NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1861 The front page is dominated by a very large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN WESTERN VIRGINIA". Plus many front page column heads on th...
$60.00
Large & displayable Civil War map...
March 15, 1865
Item #705313 NEW YORK HERALD, March 15, 1865 The front page features a huge & extremely detailed Civil War map headed: "THE MILITARY SITUATION. Scene of Present Operations of the Union Generals Grant, Sherman...
$68.00
Slavery comes to an end in England...
August 29, 1833
Item #705312 THE TIMES, London, August 29, 1833 As Wikipedia notes the British Slavery Abolition Act was passed in 1833, receiving the royal assent on August 28. Page 2 begins with: "Parliamentary Intelligence&...
$75.00
Sherman's march through the South...
December 13, 1864
Item #705311 NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "His Approach To Savannah" "He Was only 25 Miles from that City on Dec....
$42.00
Sherman's march through the South...
December 13, 1864
Item #705310 NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 13, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S MARCH" "His Approach To Savannah" "He Was only 25 Miles from that City on Dec....
$42.00
Confederate version of the operations before Petersburg...
June 28, 1864
Item #705309 CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 28, 1864 A nice issue from the hotbed of the Confederacy. Much front page war reporting including: "From Gen. Johnston's Army" "Desperate ...
$73.00
The Dust Bowl storm of 1934...
May 12, 1934
Item #705307 NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1934 The front page begins with one column heads: "HUGE DUST CLOUD, BLOWN 1,500 MILES, DIMS CITY 5 HOURS" "Soil, Loosened by Drought in West, Hovers High in Air--Bel...
$44.00
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
July 28, 1849
Item #705306 SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849 Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay &a...
$36.00
Order from "Beast Butler"...
October 06, 1862
Item #705305 DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Oct. 6, 1862 Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but from the capital of the Confederacy through which all important war news and reports flowed. The front page inc...
$72.00
Regarding General Butler...
February 14, 1863
Item #705304 DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 14, 1863 Perhaps the most interesting item is the front page article: "Butler's Rule In New Orleans", "Full Exposure of Butler's Rule--...
$68.00
Battle of Fort Henry, Tennessee...
February 07, 1862
Item #705301 DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1862 Half of the front page is taken up with ads with the other half having various news items, including: "Interesting From the North--Notes On The War&quo...
$78.00
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
May 26, 1966
Item #705300 THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966 A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life". It is ...
$140.00
Only ten issues published with this title...
November 24, 1796
Item #705299 THE COURIER & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, November 24, 1796 Certainly one of the less common 18th century American titles. This was the continuation of "The Federal Orrery" newspaper, changi...
$133.00
The bicycle...
April 10, 1869
Item #705298
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 10, 1869 This title has illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day. Featured are: "Progress of the Velocipede" which sho
...
$41.00
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
February 13, 1784
Item #705297 THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784 Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am rea...
$451.00
Death of Steve Jobs, in a California newspaper...
October 06, 2011
Item #705296 DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, Oct. 6, 2011 The top of the front page has a headline: "Apple founder was tech visionary" with photo. Great to have this report in a California newspaper. Thirty pages...
$44.00
Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...
October 02, 1779
Item #705295 THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779 Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper an...
$445.00
The science behind a curve-ball in baseball...
September 15, 1883
Item #705294 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1883 The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-alone publication, not a supplement to the regular title. Inside has a fa...
$83.00
One of the best baseball prints...
March 23, 1889
Item #705293 THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 23, 1889 Note: this is just a portion of the issue, 8 pages but including the mentioned centerfold. This terrific double page centerfold is captioned: "T...
$260.00
Baseball and cricket reports from 1856......
September 20, 1856
Item #705292 PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 20, 1856 Inside this sporting newspaper is a detailed report: "Cricket" "The Great Match At Hoboken!!!" "The United States Victor...
$56.00
Governor Woodrow Wilson.... Baseball... Coney Island...
August 19, 1911
Item #705291 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 19, 1911 The front page is a photo of: "Admiral Togo in America." A full page is taken up with: "Some Chips from the Diamond" by Kemble, being a c...
$48.00
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
December 08, 1777
Item #705290 EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777 Certainly the most significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American ca...
$398.00
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
December 28, 1844
Item #705260 THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Dec. 28, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years...
$530.00
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705256 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces......
$55.00
Hebrew customs...
Item #705255 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Hea...
$72.00
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
December 01, 1791
Item #705254 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791 Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic...
$355.00
Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...
September 01, 1804
Item #705252 THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804 The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the...
$132.00
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #705250 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evide...
$75.00
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705248 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account...
$55.00
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705247 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account...
$55.00
Rare title with the original outer wrappers...
August 01, 1797
Item #705246 THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1797 This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are in remarkably nice condition as more typically they are quite worn. ...
$88.00
Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...
Item #705245 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781 Inside has commentary on a recent publication titled: "Monody on Major Andre" which notes in part: "This mournful & interesting Eulogium, c...
$145.00
Apalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
September 14, 1816
Item #705243 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, ...
$40.00
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
May 16, 1829
Item #705242 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829 Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending...
$43.00
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
November 07, 1835
Item #705241 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835 Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem...
$41.00
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
October 06, 1814
Item #705240 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltim...
$46.00
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
October 06, 1814
Item #705239 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltim...
$48.00
The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 is about to begin...
September 21, 1811
Item #705238 THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811 The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the B...
$46.00
A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?
August 07, 1813
Item #705237 THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813 Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn&...
$44.00
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
November 07, 1835
Item #705236 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835 Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem...
$41.00
Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
September 18, 1819
Item #705235 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819 Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and appr...
$48.00
Indicted for involvement in the Rye House Plot...
January 18, 1685
Item #705226 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 18, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar) The back page has a report from Westminster noting in part: "This day Henry Lord Delamere was brought to his tryal...upon an ...
$68.00
Civil War letter from 1862...
February 28, 1863
Item #705210 A letter datelined: "Harrison's Landing, Va., July 26, 1862" An interesting letter, some items including: "...you did not know where to direct your letters...we have moved around so, bu...
$179.00
From this Southern port city, just before the outbreak of war...
February 19, 1861
Item #705200 THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Feb. 19, 1861 From this Southern port city shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. Included are a few brief articles from various states which provide a ...
$38.00
Judaica mention...
December 18, 1679
Item #705054 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann a...
$47.00
Great map of the western hemisphere...
Item #704974 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Roun...
$455.00
Early issue of this revered title...
January 01, 1797
Item #704441 THE TIMES, London, England, 1797 Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788. ...
$15.00
London from 1799...
January 01, 1799
Item #704440 THE SUN, London, England, 1799 A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well. Four pag...
$14.00
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
May 10, 1828
Item #704427 UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, May 10, 1828 This is the volume 1, number 11 issue. This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stat...
$34.00
A skirmish in South Carolina...
October 03, 1776
Item #704264 THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1776 Any newspaper dated 1776 is quite desirable, but even more so issues printed in Philadelphia. Page 2 has a report which includes: "There is...
$355.00
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- June 19, 1865 – The historical foundation of “Juneteenth”…
- Snapshot June, 1875 – Winslow Homer…
- The June, 2025 Newsletter from Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers…
- Where game history, moral philosophy, and educational theory collide…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
