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News of the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith...
Item #708095
July 20, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1844 Page 5 contains a brief yet significant report reading in its entirety: "The Mormon National (Presidential) Convention, which met at Baltimore on the 13th inst. assembled in a gloomy spirit, the delegates having just received intelligence of the murder of the man they all contemplated to have named as their candidate for the presid... See More
The Trail of Tears... Civil War notables when they were young...
Item #708083
July 21, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, July 21, 1838 Inside has over half a page concerning the Trail of Tears, headed: "The Cherokees" which begins: "The removal of Indians, for emigration from the middle district, late Cherokee country, being nearly or quite completed..." with more. Included also are 3 related documents. The "Trail of Tears" was the re... See More
Nice item on the "Trail of Tears"...
Item #708081
June 02, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, June 2, 1838 Page 2 has a nice article concerning the infamous Trail of Tears headed: "Removal of The Cherokees" which is a letter signed by Winfield Scott to the Cherokee Indians.
It begins: "The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part o... See More
Treaty of Velasco which ended the Texas War with Mexico...
Item #708080
August 20, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 20, 1836 Inside has "Latest From Texas and Mexico" which includes a significant letter signed in type by: Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana in which he agrees to the treaty between Texas and Mexico, known as the Treaty of Velasco.
This is followed by the "Articles of the treaty concluded between his excellency Don Antonio Lopez de Santa An... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...
Item #708037
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834 Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & the present--the man of two worlds." More de... See More
The slave trade... The Denmark Vesey slave revolt (would one day fuel Frederick Douglass' battle-cry for freedom)...
Item #708015
September 07, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822
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* Denmark Vesey slave revolt
* Executions of slaves - Negroes
* Charleston, South Carolina
Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and ... See More
Detailed history on the troubles in the Mediterranean...
Item #708000
April 27, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 27, 1816 The first 4 pages are almost entirely taken up with: "Naval History - Account of the Operations of the American Squadron under Commodore Decatur, Against Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli", in their region where there had been on-going problems with piracy.
This is followed by 1 1/2 pages on: "The Mediterranean" being a det... See More
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #707999
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union annual address
Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of Pr... See More
1882 Gunnison, Colorado original...
Item #707957
May 10, 1882
GUNNISON DAILY REVIEW, Colorado, May 10, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Volume 1 issue
An uncommon title from this boom mining town in the southwestern quadrant of Colorado, tucked in a valley amidst the Rocky Mountains.
Gunnison boomed in the late 1870's and early 1880's and was once the home of Wyatt Earp and "Texas Jack". Today there are some 5500 residents of Gunnison.
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Louisiana to become a state...
Item #707945
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.
Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits o... See More
First issue published...
Item #707934
September 07, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1811 This was the first issue published: "Vol. 1 No. 1" as noted in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Editor To The Public" in which he details what the newspaper is to be about. Page 10 has a chart of: "Total Expenses, Of the War for Independence with a Statement of All the Troops in the Continental S... See More
From the South, just before the Civil War...
Item #707912
June 11, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, June 13, 1860 The front page has: "Death of Major General Jessup". Page 3 has a: "Negroes Wanted" advertisement.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Much on events just prior to the outbreak of war...
Item #707908
January 12, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861 Items inside include: "Martin Van Buren's Opinion of Lincoln" "Startling Evidence of Treason" "the Pony Express" "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "Secession of Florida" "Expulsion Of Traitors" "Firmness of the President" "Secession of Alabama" "Firing on the Star of the West&qu... See More
Pre-Civil War view of Brooklyn...
Item #707904
September 17, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 17, 1859 This newspaper has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page includes an engraving: "View Of the City of Brooklyn, N.Y." A few other prints inside.
Eight pages, lightly & evenly toned, slightly irregular at the spine from ... See More
From the Territory of Washington...
Item #707898
February 25, 1871
WALLA WALLA STATESMAN, Washington Territory, Feb. 25, 1871 Walla Walla's history starts in 1806 when the Lewis and Clark expedition encountered the Walawalałáma (Walla Walla people).
This town was just incorporated 9 years prior & grew to become the largest city in the Washington Territory, not becoming a state until 1889. At one point it was slated to become the new state... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains...
Item #707870
October 27, 1883
THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, California, Oct. 27, 1883 From this old, beautiful town at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush era.
Various news and some nice, Western-themed advertisements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.
Early Teddy Roosevelt speech to unite the Republican Party...
Item #707834
March 26, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1883 The 1st column of the front page has a multi-column article headed: "FORGETTING PARTY FEUDS", with subheading: "THE REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK ANXIOUS FOR HARMONY", which includes the text of a compelling speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to unite the Republican Party of New York. Nice to have this speech in a New York newspaper o... See More
Lillie Langtry - early appearance in America... Bell Telephone soars...
Item #707833
March 28, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883 An early appearance of Lillie Langtry, Bell Telephone's Annual Meeting, trouble with Indians, a Billiard Tournament, the capture of thieves, a Canadian dog show, politics, and more. This issue provided an abundance of reporting which will help the reader capture both the events and mood of the day.
Eight pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears.... See More
1898 Battle of Sugar Point... Minnesota...
Item #707765
October 08, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 8, 1898
* Battle of Sugar Point - Leech Lake - Minnesota
* Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians - Bugonaygeshig
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally f... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #707558
April 15, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, April 15, 1864
* Rare publication in German language
* Nice decorative masthead for display
An unusual bi-monthly, German language newspaper which features perhaps the largest engraving of an angel we have seen in a newspaper.
In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at ... See More
For Scottish-Americans...
Item #707518
August 28, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 28, 1841 Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, nice condition.
The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...
Item #707506
January 23, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860 Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE",with subhead: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder".
The article tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, his conviction, and his execution. The National Inst... See More
Early Catholic newspaper with a huge masthead...
Item #707503
April 27, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 27, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also, curiously, superseded by the same title... See More
Publisher with an interesting life... Indian hostilities...
Item #707490
October 27, 1811
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 27, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently... See More
1889 San Diego Flume opening...
Item #707450
February 22, 1889
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Feb. 22, 1889
* San Diego Wooden Flume opening - dedication
* Lake Cuyamaca to La Mesa area - waterway
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE FLUME" with subheads and two related images. (see images) This was the opening day of the San Diego Flume. Probably only found in a San Diego publication, very rare as such.
Eight pages, a hole within... See More
Details on Jack the Ripper & Mary Jane Kelly, by an eye-witness...
Item #707418
November 14, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Nov. 14, 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 reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respe... See More
Nice issue on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #707416
June 03, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in ... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #707410
January 23, 1857
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857 The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened.
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the City and Vicinity--The Laws to Be Codified--Central Park Commission... See More
Very rare title from the "broom corn capital of the world"...
Item #707403
April 18, 1867
THE ARCOLA RECORD, Illinois, April 18, 1867
* Douglas County
* Very rare publication
This is a volume 1 issue (#50) of a very scarce newspaper, as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) lists only two institutions having just a single issue each (1876 and 1883) and another institution having only issues dated after October, 1914.
Various news & ads of the day, four pa... See More
Money for the Navy and completing the U.S. Capitol...
Item #707401
February 13, 1805
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1805 The front page begins with: "An Act Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year 1805" plus: "An Act Making an appropriation for completing the South Wing of the Capitol...", each signed in type: TH: Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Very significant issue on the Haymarket Riot...
Item #707399
November 12, 1887
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Nov. 12, 1887 A terrific issue as the front page has the prints of each of the four men who were executed for their involvement in the Haymarket Riot, an event which followed a labor demonstration the previous year. There is much on the web concerning it.
The top of the first column has heads: "JUSTICE" "Four Anarchists Hanged" "The Law Upheld&q... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #707384
April 16, 1831
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 16, 1831 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 & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, light toning, nice condition.
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Testimony on one of Jack the Ripper's victims...
Item #707382
October 05, 1888
THE TIMES, London, Oct. 5, 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 reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected "... See More
America's famous, illustrated daily newspaper...
Item #707379
April 21, 1879
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 21, 1879 A great issue for framing and displaying! "Another Exodus - Home Rule in Egypt" "The Zulu War" "The Wreck of the French Floating Battery Arrogante in the Bay of Badine, Island of Hyeres" "View of Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill, Looking North From Madison Street" "The New Custom House and Post-Office, ... See More
Baseball champions...
Item #707373
May 16, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885 The entire front page shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'. The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and others.
Among other prints in the issue are: "The Twel... See More
Woodhull & Claflin... The Ku Klux Klan...
Item #707363
November 05, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1872 The front page has: "The Ku Klux" "Greeley's Friends at Work in Kentucky--They Hang a Man, His Wife, and Daughter to the Same Tree".
Page 2 has: "Woodhull & Claflin" "An Indictment Found Against Them--A Writ of Habeas Corpus for Col. Blood--Arrest of Stephen Pearl Andrews".
Sisters Victoria Woodhull & Ten... See More
'Official' report of the gold discovery in California...
Item #707357
December 07, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1848 Beginning on the front page and taking all of page 2 and most of page 3 is the: "President's Annual Message" to the nation, in which is a rather lengthy & detailed report on the discovery of gold in California.
Although there were earlier newspaper reports of gold discovery, this was the first "official" anno... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #707356
February 06, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1870 The top of the back page has an intriguing report of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
Under the column heads: "WALL STREET AROUSED" "The Female Brokers--The First Day's Operations--Manner of Their Reception by the 'Street'--A Word or Two Concerning the Adventurers" is the report of Victoria Woodhu... See More
Seeking a location in the Chesapeake for a naval depot...
Item #707345
February 22, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1817 The first two pages are taken up with a lengthy report signed in type by: D. Porter, being: "...the communication made by captain David Porter, commissioner of the navy in relation to the site for a naval depot & the best means to be adopted for the defence of the Chesapeake bay." The report begins: "Hampton Roads, it is... See More
"Don't give up the ship!"...
Item #707343
July 22, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 22, 1815 The entire front page and almost all of page 2 are taken up with: "Lawrence and the Chesapeake" which has much on the battle which cost Captain Lawrence his life.
Portions of the report include: "...Lawrence fell! and the remainder of the fight, if fight it can be called, was as disgraceful as the first eight minutes were b... See More
Venezuelan Independence... Manifesto of Caracas...
Item #707340
October 19, 1811
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 19 & 26, 1811 This two issue set, under the heading "A Manifesto," has nearly 10 pages dedicated to the Manifesto of Caracas, and related details.
The coverage begins: "By the confederation of Venezuela, in South America, of the reason which influenced them in the formation of an ABSOLUTE INDEPENDENCE of Spain, and every other f... See More
Events in Texas...
Item #707339
May 07, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 7, 1836 The front page & page 2 have an article headed: "The Mexican Borders" and includes a letter beginning: "The war in Texas...had induced the president of the United States to require a considerable augmentation of regular force to be concentrated upon this section of the national frontier..." with much more.
Page... See More
On Davy Crockett, referencing his death at the Alamo...
Item #707338
August 27, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1836 Perhaps the best article in this issue is titled: "Colonel Crockett" which is a letter to Davy Crockett's widow written by a person who knew him, portions including: "...With his fate in the fortress San Antonio, Texas, you are doubtless long since advised...I regret his untimely loss to your family & self...When he ... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph (1st mention)... Baseball science...
Item #707327
November 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1877
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Early Pre-public unveiling
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a... See More
Battle of Sand Butte... 1873 Modoc War...
Item #707250
April 30, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1873
* Battle of Sand Butte
* Modocs Indians War
* U.S. soldiers massacre
* Captain Evan Thomas killed
* Scarface Charley victory
Page 5 has a terrific report on the Battle of Sand Butte during the Modoc War. The top of the page has a one column heading: "SLAUGHTER" with several subheads and related map. (see images) Text takes up the entire page and ... See More
1874 Brooks-Baxter War.... Republican Party...
Item #707108
May 07, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE ARKANSAS ANARCHY" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
First of this title we have offered?
Item #707099
January 20, 1821
LADIES' LITERARY CABINET, New York, Jan. 20, 1821 We can find no record of having offered this title before. It existed for just 3 1/2 years and contains various articles as the title would suggest.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, foxing is mostly to the front page, minimal rubbing
Published by the Shakers...
Item #707098
February 01, 1878
THE SHAKER MANIFESTO, Shakers, New York, February, 1878 This was the "Official Monthly" published by the "United Societies". The Shakers were a religious sect primarily known today for their cultural contributions, principally style of furniture and their model of gender equality.
As would be expected most of the content is Shaker related some topical reports & a few... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #707095
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, December, 1876 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.Much religious content as might be expected with an article: "The Shaker And Its Mission".
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, very nice... See More
Death of Hamilton by duel... Naval map: English vs. French...
Item #707093
August 11, 1804
THE TIMES, London, England, Aug. 11, 1804 Page 2 begins with a nice report concerning the death of Alexander Hamilton, noting in part: "...intelligence which may be considered of most important in them respects the death of General Hamilton...He died on the 12 of July...in consequence of a wound received in a duel on the morning of the preceding day. His antagonist was Colonel Burr, who... See More
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