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Minnesota... territorial government established...
Item #691362
June 02, 1849
FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, June 2, 1849
* Minnesota Territory established (historic)
* President James K. Polk
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida
On the front page under "Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress" is: "AN Act to establish the territorial government of Minnesota..." signed in type: James K. Polk. Ot... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination for President... The slave ship Wildfire...
Item #691360
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
* Slaver ship "Wildfire"
Page 4 has a report with column heads: "The Republican Candidate for the Presidency" "Hon. Abram Lincoln Accepts The Chicago Nomination" being a very historic item although inconspicuously reported, i... See More
Rev. J.W.C. Pennington letter - purchase of a slave...
Item #691349
June 02, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 2, 1854 Page 3 provides an exchange of letters between Rev. Dr. J. W. C. Pennington, Jacob Grove, and Stephen Pennington. The content relates to the purchase of a slave and is quite interesting.
Other reports include: "Southern Views on Foreign Emigration", "Alexander Hamilton on the Powers of the Government", "Arrival of the Asia&qu... See More
President Madison and the church & state controversy....
Item #691342
March 09, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 9, 1811
* President James Madison
* Church & State controversy
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
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* President James Madison
* Church & State controversy
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
Abolishment of slavery, and the backlash from Jamaica...
Item #691340
June 15, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1833
The best item in this issue is a rather incredible declaration from Jamaica stating that: "we...declare that we are resolved...not to suffer any baptist or other sectarian preacher or teacher...to preach or to teach in any house...Because...the baptists...have instilled into the minds of ours hitherto contented and happy s... See More
Jefferson "separation of church and state" themed letter to the Ursuline Nuns of Louisiana...
Item #691337
November 17, 1804
POLITICAL OBSERVATORY, Walpole, New Hampshire, Nov. 17, 1804 Page 4 has the entire response from President Jefferson to the Ursuline Nuns from New Orleans. In this letter, he works to assuage their fears: " the principles of the constitution and government of the United states are a sure guarantee to you that it will be preserved to you sacred and inviolate, and that your instituti... See More
Ursuline Convent riot... Letter from the Rocky Mountains...
Item #691336
October 11, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 11, 1834 Perhaps the most historic content is the 4+ pages dedicated to the: "Ursuline Convent at Charlestown", Massachusetts, which was burned by a hateful mob of Protestants. Additionally, page 2 has an interesting article on the Boston Tea Party and a discovery of a tea chest, headed: "A Tea Story". Also inside: "Ab... See More
Item #691165
September 22, 1851
THE TIMES, London, Sept. 22, 1851
* Narciso López expedition
* Cuba liberation attempt
* Spanish rule
Page 5 has several columns with reports on Narcisco Lopez and his failed attempt to liberate Cuba from Spanish rule.
Lopez was a Venezuelan-born adventurer and Spanish Army general who is best known for his expeditions aimed at liberating Cuba. His troops carried a fl... See More
Rare 1850 magazine by author Charles Dickens literature...
Item #690599
December 07, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Dec. 7, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dicke... See More
1842 anti-slavery newspaper... slaves...
Item #690514
October 27, 1842
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, Oct. 27, 1842
* Rare anti-slavery - abolitionism publication
* Much on politics and related slavery issues
* Engraving of The Cedar of Lebanon
A newspaper focused on freedom for slaves. The top of page 2 has an illustrated notice for: "James G. Birney for President...".
Four pages, some wear along the bottom right margin, otherwise ni... See More
The antebellum South... 2 slave ads...
Item #690370
July 11, 1853
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 11, 1853
* Rare antebellum publication
* Girl slave wanted & more ad
This early Southern publication has news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
The Mormon War has ended...
Item #690360
November 21, 1838
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 1838
* The Mormon War ends
* Northwestern Missouri
Page 3 has half a column containing three articles on the Mormons, headed: "The Mormon War At An End" "Another Account--Mormon Troubles Ended Again" "Later Still, And Contradictory".
The three accounts include in part: "...We learn from her pa... See More
The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...
Item #690329
May 29, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819
* The Jew Bill - extremely historic
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
* Henry Marie Brackenridge's speech
This notable issue contains the full text of the speech presented by H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew Bill was under consideration.
The text of Brackenridge's speech is headed: &quo... See More
A shot across the bow of Uncle Tom's Cabin... President Fillmore's S.O.U. Address...
Item #690326
December 09, 1852
NEW YORK OBSERVER, December 9, 1852
* re: Uncle Tom's Cabin
* Among the earliest of literary responses (same year)
* State of the Union Address - President Millard Fillmore
Pages 6 and 7 have the entire text of President Millard Fillmore's State of the Union Address, signed in block type, MILLARD FILLMORE. The text, in part, includes: "Besides affording to our own citizens a d... See More
Execution of the Andersonville Prison warden...
Item #690314
November 11, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1865
* Execution of Captain Henry Wirz
* Andersonville Civil War prison - Georgia
Column heads on the ftpg: "Execution Of Henry Wirz" "How the Condemned Met His Death" "Review of His Life and Character" "Singular Statement" "A Scheme to Take Poison" "The Charges and Specifications" "Efforts of ... See More
Frameable...
Item #690290
May 09, 0185
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 9, 1857
This issue has interesting news and sketches from the British Empire but by far, the most fascinating part are the two separate double page centerfolds displaying the Town (Urban) & Country (Rural) fashion of the day. These two prints are highly displayable and beautifully colored.
Complete in 76 pages and in good condition.... See More
1834 slavery related advertisements...
Item #690261
January 13, 1834
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, Jan. 13, 1834
* (6) Slaves related notices
The front page has a notice for: "100 Negroes For Sale" Another slavery related ad on page 2 & 3. And three more are on the back page. (see) Unusual to have ads such as these from our nation's capital.
Other news and advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condit... See More
False arrest rumors of Brigham Young...
Item #690247
October 05, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, N.Y., Oct. 5, 1857 A page 4 item has: "THE ARREST OF BRIGHAM YOUNG CONTRADICTED", which includes in part: "There was a rumor in California that Brigham Young had been arrested on the charge of treason and was on his way to Washington in charge of the United States Marshal. This turned out to be a fabrication."
Additionally, the article below covers the ... See More
Winslow Homer print... Han Christian Andersen...
Item #689891
October 17, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 17, 1857 This issue contains on the front page a Winslow Homer engraving titled: "Rembrandt Peale". The related article even mentions that: "The accompanying portrait was drawn for us by Homer...".
Other prints include: "Lewiston Falls, Maine" "Jefferson Market, Sixth Ave., New York City" "Schuylkill River bel... See More
From the deep South with slave related ads...
Item #689710
September 14, 1854
THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Sept. 14, 1854
"Lest we forget"...
* Rare antebellum publication
* 6 illustrated slaves related advertisements
* From the deep South
News of the day with several advertisements including 3 slavery related ads on the front page along with 15 illustrated steamboat ads. Two more slave related ads on page 2 and another one is on the back pag... See More
Early issue from 1871 Long Island...
Item #689631
April 29, 1871
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 29, 1871
* High class community publication
* Early whaling industry - whalers
An early newspaper from Long Island with news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Complete with 4 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Item #689561
August 19, 1854
Bound volume of the periodical "HOUSEHOLD WORDS conducted by Charles Dickens" (as noted in the masthead of each issue), London, containing 26 weekly issues dating from March 5, 1853 thru Aug. 27, 1853.
Household Words was published every Saturday from March 1850 to May 1859. Theoretically the paper championed the cause of the poor and working classes, but in fact it addressed itse... See More
Interesting church and state item...
Item #689268
March 12, 1811
THE REPERTORY, Boston, March 12, 1811
* Church and State
* President James Madison
Page 2 has: "National Legislature" being a rather inconspicuous report mentioning not only a rare veto by the President, but also concerns a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Territory, and granting five acre... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #689267
March 09, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861
* Extradition case of John Anderson
* Canada West escaped slave w/ print
“The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into his... See More
Refitting a yacht for continued slave trading...
Item #689216
January 12, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1859
* The Wanderer (slave ship)
Page 3 has about 1/2 of a column of text headed: "The 'Wanderer' Africans Westward-Bound-Curious Scenes" and more which concerns the yacht Wanderer possibly being involved with the African slave trade.
Other news of the day. Eight pages, nice condition.
From 1850 Greensboro, 11 years before the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #689066
May 25, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, May 25, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
A typical newspaper of the day with news reports both local and national. Most of the back page is taken up with advertisements, a few of which are illustrated.
Four pages, very condition.... See More
Death of Sam Adams...
Item #688933
October 08, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 8, 1803
* Samuel Adams death
* Governor of Massachusetts
The top of page 2 has a rather unassuming article: "Yesterday morning the death of Mr. SAMUEL ADAMS, Esq. late Governor of this Commonwealth, was announced to the inhabitants by the tolling of all the bells in town. Mr. Adams has long been a valetudinarian; and has experienced much of the indisposition... See More
The early works of James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #688882
February 02, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 2, 1822
* James Fenimore Cooper
* Establishes himself as a great American novelist
Page 2 has an early report about James Fenimore Cooper, America's first great author. The report mentions in part: "The Spy--The author of this native novel...is a Mr. Cooper, of Westchester, New York son of the late Judge Cooper, formerly a member of Co
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* James Fenimore Cooper
* Establishes himself as a great American novelist
Page 2 has an early report about James Fenimore Cooper, America's first great author. The report mentions in part: "The Spy--The author of this native novel...is a Mr. Cooper, of Westchester, New York son of the late Judge Cooper, formerly a member of Co
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #688881
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you wil... See More
Death of the President...
Item #688754
April 09, 1841
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Windsor, Vermont, April 9, 1841 This short-lived newspaper was: "Devoted to the Interests of the Militia, to Military Science & National Defense in General." as noted in the masthead.
Page 7 has a black-bordered report headed: "General Harrison Is No More" which begins: "A report reached us on Wednesday morning that the recent illness (bilious p... See More
Reports from the California Gold Rush...
Item #688752
September 19, 1849
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 19, 1849 This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day. Page 3 has several reports from the gold rush region headed: "Latest From California". Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands and various Native American Indian tribes including Oregon, Choctaws, Ch... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #688740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received f... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #688739
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buonaparte was alluded to in our last number, & has since received f... See More
Sylvanus Thayer becomes superintendent of West Point...
Item #688707
September 13, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 13, 1817 The top of page 2 has a report headed: "Military Academy - West Point". Within the report is: "...Aldes Partridge, Professor of the Art of Engineering (This gentleman is said to have been removed; and Major Thayer (of the corps of Engineers) appointed in his place)..."
Sylvanus Thayer is known as the "Father of West P... See More
Lengthy letter on the First Barbary War...
Item #688706
June 29, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 29, 1803 Page 2 has a lengthy letter signed by William Eaton concerning the First Barbary War, or the Tripolitan War.
Eaton was a U.S. Army officer and the diplomatic officer Consul General to Tunis. He played an important diplomatic and military role in the First Barbary War between the United States and Tripoli.
Fine content concerning eve... See More
Early for Western Pennsylvania...
Item #688687
October 24, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1822 A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early religious periodical from Western Penna.
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.
For Scottish-Americans...
Item #688685
April 24, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, April 24, 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.
Sloat's Proclamation taking command of California during the Mexican War..
Item #688641
October 10, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 10, 1846 Inside has a very historic Proclamation by Commodore John Sloat, commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Pacific.
After receiving word that hostilities had broken out along the Texas-Mexico border, John Drake Sloat landed in California and called on California's residents to accept American rule. Sloat, like President James K. Pol... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #688584
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Aug. 15, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least i15 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.
Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More
"Governor's Message" for 1858 in a broadside... The carrier's address...
Item #688565
January 05, 1858
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, January 5, 1858 In addition to the regular four page newspaper--which features on the front page the "New Years' Address of the Carrier of the Long Island Democrat" which takes up 2 1/2 columns--this issue includes a separate, single sheet broadside titled: "Long Island Democrat---Extra" which is entirely tak... See More
Early prints of the Southwest, including San Diego...
Item #688560
December 22, 1855
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 22, 1855 The ftpg. shows: "Sunken Schooner Eudora, From City Island" with more relate prints inside including: "The Eudora Tragedy--Arrest of the Negro" and "Burning of the Steamers at Memphis". Also a print of: "Greytown, Nicaragua" "Explosion of a Steam Fire-Engine, Cincinnati" a doublepg. cent... See More
News from the Gold Rush... Colonel Jefferson Davis...
Item #688549
August 01, 1849
LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849 An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels & more arriving daily...Provision & clothing are abundant & cheap...People in San Francisco are madly gambling in lands...New towns ... See More
Great content from the early period of the California Gold Rush...
Item #688548
January 10, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 10, 1849 The front page has: "Gold Region" noting in part: "...such astonishing news from California that they dare not publish it. If published the marvelous tale as to the length & breadth of the Gold Region would not be credited...Col. Fremont...acquainted with the existence of extensive 'gold findings' in California...resigned his com... See More
First title from Fell's Point we have offered...
Item #688540
December 23, 1836
EASTERN EXPRESS, Fell's Point, Maryland, Dec. 23, 1836 A volume 1 (#27) issue of this very rare title from a now very upscale, tourist-focused section of Baltimore neighboring the Inner Harbor. This title is not listed in "Union List of American Newspapers" nor is it found in the holdings of the American Antiquarian Society.
Four pages, small folio size, light damp staining, g... See More
Harrison wins the Presidential election...
Item #688512
February 03, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1841 The back page has a chart noting the: "Official - Popular Vote For President" for both Harrison and Van Buren, listed by state, showing a close election: 11,268,752 vs. 1,123,057.
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the r... See More
Rabbi Morris Jacob Raphall supports slavery based on the Bible...
Item #688495
January 05, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 5, 1861
* Rabbi Morris... Morris Jacob Raphall
* The Biblical view of slavery
* B'nai Jeshurun (Manhattan Synagogue)
The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in th... See More
1837 Slave advertisement...
Item #688474
June 14, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1837
* Slavery - slaves - Negroes
An advertisement on page 3 is headed: "Cash For Negroes" noting: "I will give the highest cash price for likely Negroes, from ten to twenty-five years of age..." with just a bit more (see).
News of the day with other interesting advertisements. Four pages, a little light foxing, a little margin... See More
Three slave ads in an antebellum newspaper...
Item #688471
March 14, 1859
THE MEMPHIS DAILY AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 14, 1859 From not long before the Civil War containing on the front page 2 illustrated ads for slaves, with details. One notes: "For Sale...A no. 1 cook and laundress..."; and the other "Valuable Plantation and Negroes..." with details. Another reward ad inside.
Four pages, cleanly cut at the spine with ample margin, tears at... See More
Report of the murder of Joseph Smith in a British magazine...
Item #688454
September 01, 1844
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1844 Near the back under "Foreign News" is a report from the "United States" noting: "Joseph and Hiram Smith, the Mormon prophets, were murdered in June last, at Carthage in Illinois, by a mob of 60 or 70 persons."
Keep in mind that 7 Mormon missionaries arrived in Liverpool in 1837 and many Britons were converte... See More
Report of the murder of Joseph Smith in a British magazine...
Item #688453
September 01, 1844
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1844 Near the back under "Foreign News" is a report from the "United States" noting: "Joseph and Hiram Smith, the Mormon prophets, were murdered in June last, at Carthage in Illinois, by a mob of 60 or 70 persons."
Keep in mind that 7 Mormon missionaries arrived in Liverpool in 1837 and many Britons were converte... See More
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