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644841

More on the assassination attempt upon Andrew Jackson...

Item #644841

February 14, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 14, 1835  Inside has two items concerning the attempted assassination of President Andrew Jackson, with: "Case of Richard Lawrence", the assassin, followed by: "The Attempted Assassination" with has various particulars.

Elsewhere is a letter to the House of Representatives signed in type by: Andrew Jackson.

Sixteen pages, 6 by ... See More  

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$27.00
644838

Henry Clay nominiated for President...

Item #644838

December 24, 1831

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 24, 1831  Under the article "National Republican Convention" is the letter which Henry Clay had written to the chair. "...After the letter had been read, Mr. Livingston, of New York, rose, and after some pertinent and eloquent remarks, nominated Henry Clay, which was received with loud and reiterated plaudits...". The coverage on... See More  

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644826

Great for a horse racing fan... Football prints...

Item #644826

November 21, 1891

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York,  Nov. 21, 1891  The full ftpg. is a duo-tone print of: "A Box Party at the Horse Show" which is quite displayable. Other prints inside include: "St. Bartholomew's Parish House...Parochial Help for the Poor of New York City" "Offering Prayer in a Chinese Club House in Mott St." a fine doublepg. centerfold: "S... See More  

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$56.00
644824

Color print from 1896, ready for display...

Item #644824

December 18, 1896

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, December 18, 1896  This is a single leaf "Extra-Supplement" only, a color print of: "Two Little Doves, From a Painting by B. Hall". A nice item for display in very nice condition. Measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches.

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644815

Neat advertising extra...

Item #644815

December 20, 1802

BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE EXTRA, Dec. 20, 1802 Here is a neat, untrimmed, single sheet  "extra" containing all ads and notices. Of particular interest is the first column which has eight illustrated ship ads.  Printed on both sides, wide, untrimmed margins, 11 by 13 inches, some damp staining, generally nice.

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644753

Charles Goodyear & the rubber industry...

Item #644753

January 31, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Jan. 31, 1891  Among the articles is: "Charles Goodyear" which includes a print of him & a lengthy article on him and the rubber industry. Also within: "Flooding a Circus Ring" "A Theatrical Steamboat" "Water Softening and Purifying Apparatus" "Newer Physiology & Pathology" "Science in
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644751

Alfred Tennyson...

Item #644751

December 12, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 12, 1891  Among the various articles with prints are: "Alfred Tennyson, Poet Laureate of England", "The New British Cruiser Blake", "The Prince of Wales and Family", and "The Great Bell of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart" "Wildfowl Shooting in Scotland" & much more.

Sixteen pages, a
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$29.00
644724

Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...

Item #644724

September 10, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825 



* Hebrew city to be established

* Grand Island, New York

* Jews - Jewish - Judaica




One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mo... See More  

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644690

On the Mexican War...

Item #644690

August 02, 1847

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1847  Inside has some content regarding the Mexican-American War: "Fourth of July at Monterey, Mexico" "True American Spirit" "From Vera Cruz"

Four pages, nice condition.

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644571

Andrew Johnson reflects upon the Civil War & Lincoln's assassination in his annual address...

Item #644571

December 06, 1865

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Dec. 6, 1865 



* President Andrew Johnson

* State of the Union Address

* Civil War reconstruction




Most of the front page and page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message", being the first state-of-the-union address of President Andrew Johnson. The focus of his speech is the end of the Civil War with comments on the Lincoln assas... See More  

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$42.00
644513

Early print of Pittsburgh...

Item #644513

April 30, 1853

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 30, 1853  The front page shows: "Representation of the Royal Guards, of Cincinnati, Ohio" Inside prints include: "View of the City of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania" (with textual description), "View of Indian Falls, near Cold Spring, New York", "New badge of the Boston Police" "View of Font Hill, Forrest Castle, at ... See More  

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644365

Honoring scientists...

Item #644365

January 30, 1897

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Jan. 30, 1897  The front pages is taken up with 9 portraits of: "Illustrious Philosophers of a Bygone Era" which include John Dalton, Edward Jenner, Sir William Herschel, James Watt, and Michael Farady among others. Inside has  5 prints of: "The Prince of Wales Opening the Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory, Adjoining the Royal In
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644278

Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...

Item #644278

November 22, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828  One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a large majority of electors pledged to the support of gen. Andrew Jackson for the... See More  

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644251

Washing Machine...

Item #644251

December 02, 1868

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 2, 1868. The front page features "Reynolds' Steam Condensing and Water Elevating Engine". Inside the issue are: "Selfridge's Patent Washing Machine"; "Gear's Variety Planing and Molding Machine"; "Hattan's Patent Fireplace"; "Dimock's Thermo-Annuciator"; and additional illustrations, artic... See More  

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644250

Erricsson's Caloric Engine...

Item #644250

November 08, 1851

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 8, 1851 The front page has two illustrations of a "Steam Engine Regulator". Inside the issue are illustrations of "Erricsson's Caloric Engine" and "A  Cheap Cottage". Also inside is the ruling of an infringement of patent case dealing with the McCormick's Reaper. Additional articles and advertisements are within as ... See More  

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644140

Andy Jackson... Return of Indian land in Georgia...

Item #644140

March 21, 1820

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 21, 1820  Most of pg. 2 is taken up with: "General Jackson's Memorial", continued in a future issue. The ftpg. has a document to the Senate signed by the President: James Monroe, concerning the return of land to the citizens of Georgia by various Indian tribes (see).

No fewer than 4 runaway slave reward ads. Four pages, nice condi... See More  

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644103

Steamer Victoria disaster...

Item #644103

May 25, 1881

TRI-WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Detroit, May 25, 1881



* Excursion steamer Victoria disaster

* London, Ontario, Canada




The front page has a one column heading: "TERRIBLE CALAMITY" with subheads. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condition.

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643979

No reason to annex Hawaii... Death of General Beauregard...

Item #643979

February 21, 1893

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Feb. 21, 1893  The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "Objections To Annexation" "Arguments of Those Who Prefer to Ignore Hawaii at Present" "No Naval Advantages To Be Derived" "Present Treaty with the Kingdom Granting Pearl Harbor to the United States Said 5to Be the Only Desirable Feature".

Beneath this report is: "... See More  

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643908
Item #643908

September 02, 1896

CHRISTIAN HERALD & SIGNS OF OUR TIMES, New York, Sept. 2, 1896  The ftpg. has a print: "Amid The Ruins of Capernaum, on Lake Galilee" with a related article. More inside.

Sixteen pages, some wear & small tears at the spine.

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643906

Farming-themed newspaper from Chicago...

Item #643906

July 23, 1881

PRAIRIE FARMER, Chicago, July 23, 1881  An interesting farming-themed newspaper from the Mid-West with an ornate masthead. Subtitled: "Weekly Journal for The Farm, Orchard and Fireside."

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small margin tears with some chipping.

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643792

Sale of mineral lands in the Midwest... Mexican War...

Item #643792

February 19, 1847

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 1847 



* Western expansion

* Mexican War




The top of the ftpg. has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the Iowa Territory, plus another very similar for the sale of land in Arkansas, and yet another for the sale of land in Wisconsin (see).

Pg. 3 has various items concerning the Mexican W... See More  

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643740

Pirate Shenandoah... Jefferson Davis...

Item #643740

July 28, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865  The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender" and: "Yale College - The Honors Bestowed Upon Her Fallen Heroes".

Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starv... See More  

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643703

First African-American to win the Kentucky Derby...

Item #643703

May 05, 1898

THE NORTH AMERICAN, Philadelphia, May 5, 1898 



* Kentucky Derby

* Plaudit - horse

* Willie Simms




The top of pg. 3 has column heads on the Kentucky Derby. The winning jockey was Willie Simms, an African-American. He also won in the 1896 running as well. His name is only mentioned in the results (and misspelled; see). Heads include: "Kentucky Derby Won By Plaudit" "Aristo... See More  

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643595

A premature death report of Dolly Madison...

Item #643595

July 10, 1849

NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, July 10, 1849 



* Death of Dolly Madison ?



Page 2 has a small report headed: "Reported Death of Mrs. Madison" with a Washington dateline, noting: "Mrs. Madison, widow of James Madison, died this morning at an advanced age..." with a bit more, and then: "A despatch a few hours later says Mrs. Madison was still living, but very ... See More  

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643521

The South African diamond fields...

Item #643521

February 25, 1888

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 25, 1888  The front cover shows: "Chasing and Capturing a Diamond thief at the South African Diamond-Fields" with four scenes. Within the issues is "The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa"; half page print: "Trial of M. Wilson, in Paris, for Illicit Dealing in French Decorations". A full page: "The Russian Army: ... See More  

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643439

Reflections on Booker T. Washington's famous speech at the Atlanta Exposition...

Item #643439

September 19, 1895

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Sept. 19, 1895 



* Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition Speech

* Booker T. Washington - African-American political leader




Just the day prior noted African-American spokesman Booker T. Washington spoke before a predominantly white audience at the Cotton States & International Exposition in Atlanta, a speech which would go down in history a... See More  

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643431

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #643431

May 17, 1893

PUCK, New York, May 17, 1893 



* Color political prints - cartoons



Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as i... See More  

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643243

Andrew Jackson addresses the people of Florida...

Item #643243

November 10, 1821

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 10, 1821  Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "General Jackson" which is his address to the citizens of Florida in which he announces the temporary organization of the government of Florida. This address takes over a full page and is signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson, Gov. of the Floridas.

Among the other reports in thi... See More  

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643186

The "nefarious doctrine" of polygamy...

Item #643186

May 20, 1890

MEMPHIS APPEAL, Tennessee, May 20, 1890  The front page has column heads: "MORMONISM DEFINED" "Interesting Opinion by the Supreme Court" "The Nefarious Doctrine Persisted in & Propagated in Spite of All Interference". Bits of text include: "...A distinguishing feature of Mormonism is well known to be polygamy & an absolute ecclesiastical control of i... See More  

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643132

One of the best mastheads we've seen... Fostering freethought...

Item #643132
THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, 1880-1882  A newspaper which holds the distinction of being the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. Each issue has a highly displayable graphic masthead which includes the text: Truth, Perseverance, Union, Justice - The Means, Happiness the End, Hear All Sides - Then Decide, with various depictions of books label... See More  

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642926

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Early view of Sydney, Australia...

Item #642926

June 18, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853  P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.

The text on the front page is: "The Pacific Railroad" and the print shows: "Thomas H. Be... See More  

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642910

Little Sisters of the Poor fire disaster...

Item #642910

March 09, 1876

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 9, 1876



* Little Sisters of the Poor fire

* St. Augustine's home for the aged




The front page has a one column heading: "The Brooklyn Holocaust" "and more with list of the dead. (see)

Complete in 4 pages, large size issue measuring 26 x 20 inches, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More  

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642881

On the sinking of the ship "Atlantic"... Buffalo Bill in the theater...

Item #642881

April 07, 1873

NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1873 



* Wreck of the steamship RMS Atlantic

* William "Buffalo Bill" Cody ad




The steamship "Atlantic" was a transatlantic ship which sank on April 1 off the coast of Nova Scotia, at the time the deadliest American maritime disaster with 535 people dead. Almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the disaster, headed: "The ... See More  

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642873

English language newspaper printed in Naples, Italy...

Item #642873

December 23, 1871

THE NAPLES & FLORENCE OBSERVER, Italy, Dec. 23, 1871  An interesting newspaper in English, published in Naples with various news & ads of the day.

Four pages, small repaired hole at the very center, nice condition.

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642645

Alfred Dreyfus affair verdict...

Item #642645

September 11, 1899

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1899



* Dreyfus Affair sentenced (Judaica)

* Political scandal in France

* Miscarriage of justice




The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "CAPT. DREYFUS' SENTENCE" "Some Believe He Will Not Serve The Ten Years" and more. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, ligh... See More  

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642502

Moving a large hotel at Coney Island...

Item #642502

April 14, 1888

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 14, 1888  The front cover has "Moving the Brighton Beach Hotel - General View of the Operations" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The New Steamship City of New York - 10,500 Tons, 560 Feet Length"; "The Roman Aqueduct at Nimes"; "The Waltham Non-Magnetic Watch" and more articles, illustrations and ... See More  

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642501

Opium manufacturing...

Item #642501

July 29, 1882

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 29, 1882  The front page is "The Manufacture of Opium" which is comprised of six illustrations with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Drain Cutter"; "Taylor's Cutter Bar for Reapers and Mowers"; "Tasker's Improved Thompson Pulverizer"; "John Scott Russell"; "Microscopical Ex... See More  

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642234

Nazi leader Robert Ley suicide....

Item #642234

October 26, 1945

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 26, 1945



* Robert Ley suicide death

* German Labour Front leader




The front page has two column heading: "Ley, Nazi Labor Boss, Hangs Self With Towel In Nuernberg Jail Cell" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Robert Ley, head of the German Labour Front, suicide while awaiting trial at Nuremberg for war crimes.

Other news, spo... See More  

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642178

Silverware manufacturing in 1874...

Item #642178

May 12, 1877

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 12, 1877  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: MANUFACTURING OF SILVERWARE - BRYANT VASE - CALCULATING MACHINE - FIRE ESCAPE & much more, with related text.

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640367

Early prevention Of dueling...

Item #640367
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  England, September, 1807  The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes an article on the prevention of dueling amongst the people.

Complete in 50+ pages.... See More  

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640365

Sea used for bathing... gypsies...

Item #640365
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1802  The first page has an an article on the use of the sea for bathing purposes. "As the origin of the General Sea-bathing Infirmary at Margate... as long as science and humanity shall be united, in facilitating the easy access to medical aid, and in perfecting the restoration of health to the lower classes of the community...&q... See More  

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639967

Pair of issues on the creation of the American Tract Society...

Item #639967

May 14, 1825

NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 14 and June 18, 1825 



* American Tract Society creation



A pair of notable issues. The May 14 issue of this religiously-themed newspaper has about half of page 2 taken up with the creation of the "American Tract Society", whose formal beginning was on May 11. Included is their "Constitution" and well as the: Laying The Corner Stone" which w... See More  

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639918

Lengthy Act of Congress signed by the President...

Item #639918

April 21, 1815

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, April 21, 1815 



* President James Monroe



Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "Furniture Tax - An Act" of Congress, signed in type by the President: James Madison.

Four pages, some light dirtiness inside.

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639845

Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...

Item #639845

August 06, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.

The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text on it, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation. The back page h... See More  

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639721

Building the Brooklyn Bridge... The sea monster...

Item #639721

August 04, 1877

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 4, 1877  The front page features two prints & an article: "Cable Making of the East River Bridge" which we now know as the Brooklyn Bridge. The balance of the issue is taken up with reports of other inventions and scientific/mechanical improvements. Also included: "The Sea Monster" with two illustrations of it.

Sixteen pages, very n... See More  

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639610

Advocating the virtues of life in the South...

Item #639610

June 24, 1876

THE SOUTH, New York, June 24, 1876  A curious newspaper calling itself "A Journal of Southern Progress" which focused on advocating the virtues of life in the South, & a publication: "...through which the people of the North & of other lands should become better acquainted with the South...".  The entire ftpg. is taken up with a nice print of: "Independen... See More  

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639545

Celebrating the working class of England... Print of Florence Nightingale...

Item #639545

January 01, 1860

"BRITISH WORKMAN & Friend Of The Sons Of Toil", London, England. This title does not have a date, which is curious, but it is from the early 1860's.



* Celebrating the working class of England



A fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of "Aaron... See More  

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639532

Transatlantic telegraph cable...

Item #639532

May 02, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1857  Two half page scenes showing the 'Niagara' laying the telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean, with the accompany article: "The Laying of the Transatlantic Telegraph" and small illustration of Professor Morse among others. Also an illustration: "The Transatlantic Telegraph Wire, Full Size".

Articles entitled: "The... See More  

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639484

Early building code restrictions for Washington, D.C...

Item #639484

May 11, 1810

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1810  Page 3 contains a detailed building code notice for Washington, D.C., signed in type by the President: James Madison (see). Nice item on early restrictions for buildings in the capital city. Also a "Thirty Dollars Reward" for 3 runaway slaves, and another similar on pg. 3 and yet another on pg. 4.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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639456

Illustration of Buonaparte's house...

Item #639456

April 04, 1832

BADGERS WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, New York, April 4, 1832 The back page has a 2 3/4 inch by 4 inch engraving of "Buonaparte's House, at Longwood, St. Helena" which includes a detailed description.

Four pages, a hole in the masthead and at the top of the second leaf cause unrelated loss.

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$22.00
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