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588072

In the Swedish language...

Item #588072

June 13, 1885

KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, June 13, 1885 



* Rare title



A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America". A very decorative masthead (see photos), 8 pages, nice condition.

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587993

Nashville, shortly after the Civil War...

Item #587993

July 06, 1866

DAILY PRESS AND TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, July 6, 1866



* Uncommon title



A very nice, never-bound newspaper from shortly after the end of the Civil War. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Four pages, nice condition.

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587809

This 1884 town is now known as Elmhurst...

Item #587809

February 14, 1884

THE NEWTOWN REGISTER, Long Island, New York, Feb. 14, 1884 



* Rare title



Today Newtown is known as Elmhurst, located in the borough of Queens. Among the articles within are: "Shooting A False Lover" "The Fitz John Porter Case" and a report on the Ohio flood headed: "Now Gaunt Famine" & "Prepares New Horrors for the Great Deluged District" &quo... See More  

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587757

Daniel Boone is reburied...

Item #587757

September 26, 1845

NEW YORK WEEKLY EXPRESS, September 26, 1845



* Daniel Boone



Page 4 has an item which begins: "The Reburial of Daniel Boone & his wife at Frankfort, Ky., took place on Saturday...From 15,000 to 20,000 persons were present from all sections of the West. An immense procession was formed..." with further details (see photos).



Complete in 8 pages, this issue has a little spine wea... See More  

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587738

A man goes over Niagara Falls in 1848...

Item #587738

October 26, 1848

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848 



* Over Niagara Falls



The back page has: "A Man Over The Falls of Niagara" which is a nearly half column detailed article on a man who went over the falls in a boat (see). Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.

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587732

Changing the United States flag...

Item #587732

January 16, 1817

BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1817 



* United States flag changing



Page 2 has a brief yet very significant report on the creation of the United States flag, headed: "Star Spangled Banner" and including: "The flag of the United States is to be altered--The stripes are to be reduced permanently to their original number of thirteen; but the stars ... See More  

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587606

Rare 1810 Middlebury, Vermont title...

Item #587606

July 01, 1810

THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), July, 1810



* Rare title

* Early 19th Century Middlebury VT




A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 7 pages is: "Christian Courtesy Exemplified in the Character of Theophilus" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.

Very nice condit
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587581

Haymarket Square riot...

Item #587581

May 07, 1886

SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, May 7, 1886 



* Haymarket Square riot 

* Chicago, Illinois 

* Anarchy - Anarchists
 



The top of the front page has nice reports on the Haymarket Square riot in Chicago, with column heads: "Convulsed Chicago", "A Loud-Talking Fellow Suddenly Squelched", "The Socialists' Idea of Freedom", "What a Repo... See More  

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587533

From the Reconstruction period following the Civil War

Item #587533
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June - August, 1865 



* Five newspapers at the Civil War's end



When the last hostilities of the Civil War ended in May, 1865, it began the long period of healing for the divided country. The months immediately after the close of the war were full of uncertainly as to how to reconnect, how to heal, and how to repair all the damages of four years of war, both physic... See More  

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587459

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #587459

January 03, 1894

PUCK, New York, Jan. 3, 1894 



* Color political prints



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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More  

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587458

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #587458

May 09, 1894

PUCK, New York, May 9, 1894 



* Color political prints



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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politica... See More  

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587456

Three color political prints...

Item #587456

November 01, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Nov. 1, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggl... See More  

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587454

Three color political prints...

Item #587454

October 18, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 18, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

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587293

William Parry... Arctic explorer...

Item #587293

September 20, 1823

THE OBSERVER, Salem, Massachusetts, Sept. 20, 1823



* Arctic explorer William Parry

* Upper Savage islands - Repulse Bay, Nunavut




The front page has: "The N. West Expedition" which begins: "The last accounts from Capt. Parry's expedition were of the 22d July, 1821, when he was near the Upper Sauvage Islands, steering...for Repulse Bay..." (see photos). Captain William... See More  

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587282

From California... Indian treaty sales millions of acreage...

Item #587282

November 04, 1848

NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848  The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.



Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" whic... See More  

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587242

Amherst College...

Item #587242

May 06, 1848

McMAKIN'S MODEL AMERICAN COURIER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1848 



* Uncommon title



A very large size, 4 page newspaper, the front page featuring illustrations of "Amherst College, Massachusetts", and portraits of "John Winthrop" the founder of Boston, and "John Winthrop" the first governor of Connecticut.



Complete in four pages, this issue has never been ... See More  

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587238

Primarily a horse racing newspaper...

Item #587238

December 15, 1860

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860  This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".

Twelve pages, nice condition.

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587131

Uncommon Odd Fellows' title...

Item #587131

September 16, 1848

THE WEEKLY SYMBOL & ODD FELLOWS' MAGAZINE, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1848 



* Uncommon title

* Decorative masthead

* Oddfellows society




Actually a newspaper & of quite large size with a decorative masthead. Four pages, various wear at the folds & margins with a small hole at a fold juncture, some edge tears.

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587094

Assassination of President James Garfield...

Item #587094

July 05, 1881

THE LOUISVILLE COMMERCIAL, Kentucky, July 5, 1881 



* President James A. Garfield shot

* Close to death - Charles Guiteau




The top of front page has column heads concerning the recent assassination attempt upon President James Garfield: "ALIVE ! " The President Living, & While There's Life There's Hope", "The Crisis at Hand & Today Will Foretell the Re... See More  

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587093

Red Wing, MN... the missing link is found!

Item #587093

January 14, 1882

THE REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, January 14, 1882



* Red Wing, Minnesota

* Dr. E.D. Cope finds human-like skull skull and declares it the missing link




Page 3 has a one paragraph article, "The Long Sought Missing Link", which tells of Prof. E.D.Cope (of Philadelphia and the Smithsonian Institute fame), discovering a small human-like skull near the Big Horn River, Wyoming Territo... See More  

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587076

Gold discovered in Texas... Indian troubles...

Item #587076

October 29, 1849

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1849



* Texas gold discovery - Gila River



The front page has over 2 columns on: "Kentucky Constitutional Convention". Page 2 has; "Gold On The Gila" which notes: "...arrived at the Gila river...appearances indicate that gold is as plentiful in that region as it is described to be on the Sacramento..." with more (see). The back page has: ... See More  

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587055

Newspaper from Middlesex, Connecticut... Runaway boy ad...

Item #587055

August 05, 1829

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 1829



* Rare title

* Runaway boy ad




Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (see photo),... See More  

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586999

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #586999

January 17, 1894

PUCK, New York, Jan. 17, 1894  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 very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:

front page: "... See More  

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586998

Three 1890 color political prints...

Item #586998

October 11, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 11, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggl... See More  

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586997

Three 1890 color political prints...

Item #586997

October 04, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Oct. 4, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggli... See More  

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586996

Three 1890 color political prints...

Item #586996

September 13, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Sept. 13, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More  

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586904
Item #586904

June 28, 1800

WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800  Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For Ladies"  & other literary items. Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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586832

Existed for just 2 1/2 years...

Item #586832

April 15, 1848

THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, April 15, 1848  A quite scarce newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December, 1849. Among the many items on the front page is: "To The Baptists of Kentucky" which takes over a column. Inside includes: "More Submission to the People--Greater Advances in Human Freedom!!" "The Generals" "Homestead Exem... See More  

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586812

Bolts and Nuts manufacturing...

Item #586812

January 08, 1881

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 8, 1881  The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Manufacture of Bolts and Nuts - Russell, Burdsall & Ward, Port Chester, N.Y." and is comprised of several illustrations. Within the issue is "Sewer outlet on Tidal River or Sea Shore"; "Jenkin's Improved Valves"; "B. F. Stephens' Solid Steel Hand and Ben... See More  

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586811

Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...

Item #586811

March 30, 1811

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 30, 1811



* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign



The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, ... See More  

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586791

Early from Shelbyville...

Item #586791

January 11, 1828

KENTUCKY ADVOCATE, Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jan. 11, 1828 



* Very rare title



A volume 1 issue of this early & scarce Kentucky newspaper. Contains various news and advertisements of the day. Page 3 includes: "The Navy of the U. States" "Another Steam Boat Disaster" "Horrid Murder" & other items.

Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, never-trim... See More  

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586788

Circus advertisement....

Item #586788

September 12, 1881

FRANKFORT DAILY DISPATCH, Frankfort, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 1881 



* Great circus advertisement



A typical newspaper of the day with various news and advertisements. The front page includes: "Attempt to Kill Guiteau", the assassin of President Garfield. Page 4 has a very large & great illustrated ad for the Forepaugh Circus (see photos).

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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586786

Louisville, Kentucky...

Item #586786

September 04, 1872

LOUISVILLE DAILY LEDGER, Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 4, 1872 



* Uncommon title



A large size, four page newspaper with various news & ads of the day. Never bound nor trimmed, a few folds & minor margin wear, generally nice condition.

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586785

Pro-Union newspaper from this Civil War border state...

Item #586785

September 12, 1865

THE UNION STANDARD, Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 1865



* Rare post Civil War title



A scarce title from this border state, shortly after the end of the Civil War. The paper was formally titled "The National Unionist", obviously being pro-North during the Civil War. Page 2 has several items which relate to the conclusion of the Civil War including a Proclamation signed in type by th... See More  

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586714

Capture of Modoc Indian chief Captain Jack...

Item #586714

June 03, 1873

THE MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Memphis, Tennessee, June 3, 1873 



* Modoc War - Indians

* Captain Jack (Kintpaush) captured




The top of the front page has: "Blessed Peace" "The Celebrated Jack, of Modoc Renown, Is Clutched" "And the United States Army Again Vindicates its Prowess Upon the Lava Beds" with the lengthy text marking the capture of Modoc Indian leader Ca... See More  

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586651

Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington... no escort... no office seekers...

Item #586651

January 28, 1861

NEW YORK HERALD, January 28, 1861 



* Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington D.C.



Page 5 has: "The Lincoln Regime", "The New Administration Still in Favor of Coercion" and "The Day Fixed for the Departure of the President Elect for Washington" which also has a subhead: "Mr. Lincoln's Departure For Washington" which begins: "It is now po... See More  

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586650

Three front page prints from New York...

Item #586650

November 30, 1844

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, November 30, 1844 



* Early for prints in a daily newspaper



The front page features 3 prints: "The Village Home of Mr. Polk, the President Elect", "Broadway in the Afternoon" and "Trinity Church, Broadway".



Eight pages, some foxing but in nice condition.

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586547

Existed for just 2 1/2 years...

Item #586547

September 15, 1849

THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, September 15, 1849  A quite scarce newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December, 1849. Page 2 has a rather lengthy: "Address of the Central Committee of Louisville to the Emancipationists of Kentucky ! ", "Georgetown College", "Late from Texas", "Later from Santa Fe and Los Vegas--Indian Fights, et... See More  

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586427

Great wealth of illustrated horse advertisements...

Item #586427

April 24, 1886

KENTUCKY GAZETTE, Lexington, April 24, 1886 



* Rare title from Kentucky

* Illustrated horse ads




Being from horse country, it is not surprising that the advertisements are focused on horses, with the front page having a large, illustrated ad for one, and the back page entirely taken up with horse ads including 35 which are illustrated (see photos).



Four pages, various wear at the mar... See More  

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586424

Rare title from Lexington KY...

Item #586424

March 04, 1885

THE APOSTOLIC TIMES, Lexington, Kentucky, March 4, 1885 



* Very rare title



This is the first time I have seen this newspaper. As the title might suggest it is primarily religious in nature but other items as well. Eight pages, some loss at the right side affecting some of the first leaf & more of the 2nd leaf, various wear with some separation at folds, some foxing.... See More  

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586392

Three 1890 color political prints...

Item #586392

August 02, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Aug. 2, 1890



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling to ... See More  

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586391

Three 1890 color political prints...

Item #586391

August 16, 1890

JUDGE magazine, New York, Aug. 16, 1890 



* Color political prints



Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.

After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggl... See More  

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586216

1881 Jamaican Voodoo... Black magic...

Item #586216

March 18, 1881

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, March 18, 1881



* Jamaican Voodoo - black magic

* Alexander II of Russia assassination




This 8 page newspaper has a very interesting article on page 3 regarding the practice of Voodoo or black magic in Jamaica with small one column headings: "Nassau Negroes" and "And Some of the Hair-Raising Yarns They Tell to Strangers". See photo... See More  

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586101

The Daniel Sickles "insanity" case...

Item #586101

March 01, 1859

HARTFORD DAILY COURANT, Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 29, 1859 



* Daniel Edgar Sickles trial

* Philip Barton Key murder




Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with: "Assassination of Phillip Barton Key, by Daniel E. Sickles of New York". This murder case created a national sensation because of the lurid details, as Sickles suspected Key (son of Francis Scott Key) of having ... See More  

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586051

John Bell Hood death...

Item #586051

September 05, 1879

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 5, 1879



* John Bell Hood death

* Confederate Civil War General




Page 3 has small one column headings that read: "General Hood" and "Additional Particulars of the Death of the Noted Confederate Chief". See photo for brief coverage on the death of famous Confederate General, John Bell Hood.



Other news and advertisements... See More  

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585971

Thomas Edison in 1879...

Item #585971

December 08, 1879

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1879



* Inventor Thomas Edison

* Tasimeter invention




This 8 page newspaper has small one column headings on page: "Edison's Tasimeter" and "Mr. Proctor On It's Uses-The Statements Of Prof. Young"



Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More  

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585949

1853 New York City....

Item #585949

July 09, 1853

NEW YORK WEEKLY BUDGET, July 9, 1853  This is the volume 1 number 6 issue. Among the articles are: "Rappings--Tipplings--Spiritual Phenomena" "More Catholic Impudence" "Disasters of a Day" "Jesuitism"  & more. Four pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.

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585923

Chief Joseph captured?

Item #585923

October 10, 1877

CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, October 10, 1877 



* Chief Joseph captured 

* Black Hills 




Page 4 has column heads including "The Indian War--Reported Capture of Chief Joseph", "The Sufferings from Yellow Fever at Fernandina" and "Highway Robbers in the Black Hills Region".



Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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585889

Illustrated runaway boy advertisement...

Item #585889

August 12, 1829

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 12, 1829 



* Unusual runaway "apprentice" boy ad



Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints ... See More  

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585855
Item #585855

January 01, 1896

THE PIPESTONE PHILATELIST, Minnesota, Jan., 1896  As noted in the masthead: "A Monthly Journal For Stamp Collectors." Four pages, 6 by 9 inches, nice condition.

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