One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...

ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, June 9, 1819  This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer.

The front page has "Arrival of The President in Savannah" with much detail, taking over a full column. Also an address: "To the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Savannah" signed in type by the President: James Monroe.

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NEW YORK TRIBUNE.  If we get a volume from July, 1847 look for this very early reference to Abe Lincoln:



There is even a newly discovered Lincoln speech. On July 6, 1847, Lincoln delivered his very first national address, at a major political gathering known as the River and Harbor Convention in Chicago. Lincoln spoke before a crowd of more than 10,000 distracted people, calling for more f... See More  

Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1861  Page 5 has the actual reporting of the famous story of the little girl who told Abraham Lincoln he should grow his whiskers, which he did. Unusual to find this in a period newspaper.

The text with this report is seen in the photos, reading: "...Mr. Lincoln took occasion to state that during the campaign he had received a letter from a young girl of this p... See More  

President-Elect Lincoln enroute... Departs from Springfield...

NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1861  The front page has the following one column headlines: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Mr. Lincoln's Departure From Springfield" "Parting Address To His Fellow-Townsmen" "THE NATIONAL TROUBLES" "Important Speech by the President Elect" "Departure Of The Secession Troops" and more.

Much text conc... See More  

A premiere newspaper in Mormon history...

DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 26, 1890 This newspaper contains one of the more noteworthy events in Mormon history, that being the printing of the "1890 Manifesto", a statement which officially ceased the practice of plural marriage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Signed by church president Wilford Woodruff in September, 1890, the Manifesto wa... See More  

Five nice Boston issues from 1800...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June - November, 1800  A lot of five issues with never-trimmed magazine, all in nice condition save for being a bit irregular at the blank spine, perhaps a few partially loose at spine.

Early Manufacture of Lead pencils...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 18, 1879  This issue contains several illustrations and descriptions of the latest inventions of the day including: THE MANUFACTURE OF LEAD PENCILS, A FEW NOVELTIES, PIANO-EARLY ENGLISH STYLE, and several advertisements of the day.

Complete in 16 pages. Good condition with a slight centerfold.

Steam Engines and a New Steam Car... Light in photography...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879  This issue contains several illustrations and descriptions of the latest inventions of the day. The front page has a large illustration: "PHOTOGRAPHS BY ELECTRIC LIGHT". Inside pages have the following articles of interest: "The Exeter Steam Engine", "New Steam Car", and "Aswail, or Sloth Bear". There are al... See More  

Official patents list... Submarine drilling machine...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 19, 1869  An inside pg. has the "Official List of Patents Issued by the United States Patent Office" which a includes: "90,646.--Electrographic Vote Recorder.--Tho. A. Edison (assignor to himself and Dewitt C. Roberts), Boston Mass." This device allowed a legislator to register a "yes" or "no" vote by turning a switch... See More  

Brewing Ale in the 1870's...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 15, 1879  The front page has 3 illus: "The Brewing Of Ale", the largest shows "Racking Off Vats", plus an article about P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery (Albany N.Y.), which continues inside and has another illus: "The Mash Tub And Malting Kilns".

Other articles and illustrations of interest include: "Palmer's Washer... See More  

The Brother Jonathan disaster... The Atlantic Cable...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, NY, August 28, 1865  The front page has a wonderful graphic of the Atlantic Cable showing the proposed terminus, and more. Also included are additional front page details regarding the Brother Jonathan disaster. Headlines include: "THE CABLE" "Further Particulars of the Loss" "Mr. Russell's Journal" "A Trip to Newfoundland" "T... See More  

Thomas Edison Electricity From Fuel...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN August 27, 1887. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EDISON'S ELECTRICAL DISCOVERIES - HORSE COLLAR - ODOMETER - WATER WHEEL & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well. 

Complete in 16 pages, archivally repaired at... See More  

Early typewriter device...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 11, 1889  The front page features The Grand Scenery of Oregon. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: INKING RIBBON SPOOL FOR TYPE WRITERS - VEHICLE STEP - OPERA GLASSES - CULTIVATOR and much more. 

Complete in 16 pages with a few minor edge tears, otherwise is in good condition.... See More  

The Early Bicycle...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February 20, 1869. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: STEAM PUMPS - BYCYCLE - BRICK PRESS - WRENCH & Much More. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented.

Complete in 16 pages, good condition with a very slight centerfold.... See More  

The Paris International Exhibition...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 13, 1878 This title was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.  The front page shows an illustration of "THE PARIS INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION- THE SOUTH AMERICAN PAVILIION. Inside has several illustrations and descriptions found at the exhibition including: TANK LOCOMOTIVE, STONE-DRESSING MACH... See More  

Beer Cooler From 1875...The Printing Telegraph

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York,  September 4, 1875  This issue contains several illustrations and descriptions from inventions of the day including: POWER PUNCH AND SHEARING MACHINE, CIRCULAR COMPASS, BOHART'S BEER COOLER and much more! 

Other articles of interest are: "EDWARD DAVID HUGHES", patents and interesting advertisements. 

Complete in 16 pages, good cond... See More  

Short-lived title from a Texas town with a rich history...

VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Feb. 26, 1892 



* Rare Southwestern title

* Possibly the first time offered anywhere (see note)



A rare title as it existed for less than six months. Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early histo... See More  

Carnegie Music Hall...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., April 9, 1892 This issue has a front page full photo titled "APPARATUS USE FOR ILLISTRATING "A TRIP TO THE MOON," CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK" Other illustrations and articles of interest regard inventions of the day include: THE LOVEL DIAMOND SAFETY BIKE, ROPE TRACTION WHEEL, and many advertisements. 

Complete in 16 pages, some foxing and mar... See More  

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 12, 1880  The front page of this issue contains a full page illustration with the following head: "THE NORWALK IRON WORKS COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS OF AIR COMPRESSORS, STEAM PUMPS AND ENGINES" This issue also contains several illustrations and articles from the inventions of the day including: Electric Light Apparatus, Binocular Telescope, Steam Engi... See More  

East River Bridge in New York...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 12, 1896  This issue contains several illustrations and descriptions of the inventions of the day including the following: NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE CONNECTING NEW YOURK AND BROOKLYN, A NEW SWISS BICYLE, STEAM ENGINE, PORTABLE ELECTRIC RAIL SAWING MACHINE, and more! 

Other articles of interest include: "Steamer Concordia injured by collision wit... See More  

The distilling stern...The owl parrot...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 18, 1876  This issue contains several illustrations and descriptions of the following inventions of the day: DAYTON'S MACHINE, DISTILLING STERN, CLOTH-FOLDING MACHINE, THE OWL PARROT, and more. There are also several advertisements for items we use today that were just being invented.

Complete in 16 pages. The front page has a centerfold and other sta... See More  

Early fire escape ladder...Railroad car brake...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 14, 1860  This issue contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: THE IMPROVED FIRE ESCAPE, HOT AIR BATH, RAILROAD CAR BRAKE, and more! Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented.

Complete in 16 pages. Some... See More  

Life saving raft...Patents...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1859  This issues contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: Mack's Life-Saving Raft,  Parce's Hoisting Crane, Hooper's Improved Steam Boiler,  Horn's Improved Sugar-Cane Crusher. Hunter's Broadcast Seeding Machine. 

It also contains a lengthy article with the head "Patent Claims". 

Compl... See More  

Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...

(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Dec. 7, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, May 25, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 2, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 16, 1807; and New York Herald, Dec. 3, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More  

United States Post Office...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 18, 1896  The ftpg. shows: "Letter Canceling Machines in the U.S. Post Office, New York City" with a related article as well. 

Page 3 has a report on the 1896 Olympic Games, the first held after being abolished 15 centuries ago. Various prints of: "Gas Machine for Industrial & Domestic Uses" and various other prints &... See More