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Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #694921
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Dealing with impressment of American sailors... Amending the Constitution...
Item #694914
December 28, 1803
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 28, 1803 This title has one of the more decorative mastheads.
The front page has nearly a full column headed: "Laws For Louisiana", with the Louisiana Purchase having recently been consummated.
Page 2 has much from the District of Columbia concerning the problem with impressment of American seamen. Also a report beginning... See More
Existed for just eleven months...
Item #694912
July 15, 1807
THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND & DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, July 15, 1807 A quite scarce title, this being only the second issue we have found in our 47 years. It existed for just eleven months.
Four pages, various chipping & small tears at the margins, a non-archival mend near the top of the spine.
The only issue of this title we have located...
Item #694909
January 04, 1809
ANTI-MONARCHIST, & REPUBLICAN WATCHMAN, Northampton, Massachusetts, Jan. 4, 1809
* Very rare publication
This is the only issue of this title we have found in our 47 years. It existed for just two years. The only other issue of this date recorded in Brigham is in the American Antiquarian Society. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue. This issue is from our private collection.
Fo... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Indians are staking their claim...
Item #694556
April 17, 1819
THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819 This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.
Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More
The oldest continually published newspaper in America...
Item #694549
May 13, 1808
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 13, 1807 This title has the distinction of being the oldest, continually published newspaper in America, now titled 'The Hartford Courant'. This issue is from the private collection, selected for inclusion because of the wide, untrimmed margins. Four pages, some light foxing, minor archival and at the spine, very nice condition.
First of this title we have offered...
Item #694548
September 24, 1808
THE COLUMBIAN PHENIX, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 24, 1808
* Very rare publication
* Thomas Jefferson
A very uncommon title, in fact we have no record of having sold this title from this early period. It would change its title to 'Columbian Phenix or Providence Patriot' in 1811, several of which we have offered.
The front page has: "President Jefferson's Answer... See More
Piracy and murder...
Item #694547
June 24, 1820
BOSTON INTELLIGENCER & EVENING GAZETTE, June 24, 1820 Among the articles within: "More Piracy & Murder!" "The New Throne" for England; two reports of a great fire at Troy, New York.
Four pages, scattered foxing, some tears at the blank spine, mostly good condition.
In great condition...
Item #694540
September 16, 1807
RELFS PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept, 16, 1808 This issue is from the private collection, selected for the great condition.
The top of page 2 has a nice & large advertisement for the "Insurance Company of North America" (INA), the oldest stock insurance company in the country.
The front & back pages are taken up with advertisements, including a lengthy ... See More
Displayable issue, as well as the XYZ Affair...
Item #694536
October 01, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1800
* Turn of the 19th century
* Nice issue for display
A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has over a full column report from Paris: "American Envoys - State of the Negotiation Between France and America". This is over the XYZ Affair, a diplomatic incident between French and United Stat... See More
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair...
Item #694534
October 15, 1807
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 15, 1807 This title has a nice masthead, with an intricate engraving in the middle featuring a heraldic eagle.
The top of page 2 has a report beginning: "Our affairs, growing out of the late hostile attack upon the frigate Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard, remains by the last accounts from England in a very unsettled state..." with more on... See More
John Jay to become Chief Justice... A mausoleum to Washington...
Item #694529
January 01, 1801
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Jan. 1, 1801 Much of the front page is taken up with reports from "Congress" including a bit: "...The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington...moved an amendment substituting a Monument, in the place of a Mausoleum, to be erected in the Capitol...".
Page 2 includes a: &... See More
An interesting "Extraordinary" issue from just before the War of 1812...
Item #694507
March 27, 1812
BOSTON WEEKLY MESSENGER, EXTRAORDINARY, March 27, 1812 An unusual item, created as an "Extraordinary" of the Boston Weekly messenger, with the front page appearing in 2-column broadside format. Pages 2, 3 & 4 are of the more typical 4 column format.
The content is entirely political, with the front page reports headed: "Grand Federal Republican Convention" and includ... See More
From Maine, before statehood... Jefferson, Aaron Burr...
Item #694504
November 02, 1807
PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, Nov. 2, 1807
* Early 19th century Northern New England
* Aaron Burr trial - Thomas Jefferson
At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So this issue is from 13 years before statehood.
Page 2 has most of a column on: "Col. Burr's Trial" for High Treason glints the ... See More
Jenny Lind... opera singer....
Item #694322
July 01, 1848
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, July 1, 1848
* Jenny Lind... The Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer of eventual P.T. Barnum fame
Page 3 has a small heading, "Jenny Lind", which includes a 1/2 column of text related to the world-famous opera singer nicknamed "The Swedish Nightingale".
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some ... See More
Early from the capital of Florida...
Item #693632
March 31, 1849
THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, March 31, 1849
* Early California gold rush report
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida
A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news... See More
A city of gold...
Item #693631
February 10, 1849
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, February 10, 1849
* California gold rush
Page 3 has a report headed: "A Golden Joke" which focuses on a letter from San Francisco which includes in part: "After a journey of several thousand miles, during which we have suffered more than I was formerly led to believe human beings could endure, we have at last arrived on the borders of the... See More
Much on slavery...
Item #693490
February 19, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Feb. 19, 1845 The front page has nearly 3 columns taken up with: "A Discussion of the Subject of Slavery, to the Rev. Richard Fuller, D.D."
Inside includes: "Slavery" concerning an ad for a runaway slave girl; "The French Press on Slavery", and s small report noting: "A cargo of native Africans, numbering 178 souls, has arri... See More
Andrew Jackson's lengthy farewell... Van Buren's inaugural address...
Item #693487
March 16, 1837
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 16, 1837
* Martin Van Buren inauguration
* Andrew Jackson farewell address
Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with the: "Farewell Address Of Andrew Jackson, to the People of the United States" in which he reiterates his policies one final time. He appeals to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Unio... See More
Death of the King, Victoria to take the throne...
Item #693486
August 02, 1837
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Aug. 2, 1837
* William IV of the United Kingdom
Page 3 has a report noting: "The absorbing topics in the London papers were the death of William IV and the accession of the Princess Victoria to the throne of England. The King died on the 20th of June, dated 72. Victoria, the young Queen, was 18 years of age May 18..." with much of the reporting co... See More
Visiting the scene of battle: Waterloo...
Item #693483
November 30, 1815
NATOINAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 1815 Page 3 has a lengthy article--a full column--headed: "Waterloo" "Extracts of a letter from an American Gentleman in Europe tro his Friend in Portsmouth".
The letter details his visit to the site of the historic Battle of Waterloo, which is very descriptive. Five months earlier Napoleon was defeated by armies l... See More
Great account of early travel in Colorado...
Item #693479
September 20, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 20, 1860 Page 3 has most go a column taken up with: "From The Rocky Mountains" which is a great letter from Tarrygall, Colorado, reading much like an early travelogue on a journey from near Pike's Peak. Very descriptive.
Also on page 3 is: "Gen. Walker's Filibuster Expeditions" which relates to the Filibuster War involving American merc... See More
Early reports on the Presidential election...
Item #693471
November 06, 1856
NEW YORK OBSERVER--Secular Department, Nov. 6, 1856 Page 2 begins with a report which takes most of the first column: "The Presidential Election" with various reports from cities and states. The text begins: "The election is over, and although at this moment the returns are not yet received from the whole country, it is conceded on all hands, in this city, that Fremont is not ... See More
President's state-of-the-union address: a rare same day report...
Item #693469
December 02, 1845
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1845
* President James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
* From our nation's capital
Taking most of page 2 and nearly half of page 3 is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: James K. Polk. This newspaper report is from the same date as it was given by Polk.
As was typical with thi... See More
A wonderful issue on the California Gold Rush...
Item #693467
December 06, 1848
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 1848
* President James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
* Discovery of California gold
A great newspaper to find the state-of-the-union address by a President, and this issue has all of pages 1, 2, and a bit of page 3 taken up with that signed in type by: James K. Polk.
Within his message, and on the front page, he devotes much space ... See More
Confirming the Treaty of Peace ending the Mexican War...
Item #693466
June 08, 1848
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1848
* Mexican-American War ending
* Confirming the Treaty of Peace
Page 3 has a nice report headed: "The Tidings of Peace Confirmed" noting in part: "...fully confirming the telegraphic announcement of THE RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies...will be seen that no doubt was entertained of the prompt ... See More
Black mourning rules around the issue...
Item #693463
February 25, 1854
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 1854
* Black mourning borders
All four pages have wide, black "mourning" rules which were used when someone of significance has died. In this case it is General Robert Armstrong.
Page 3 has a report from the House of Representatives headed: "Death Of General Armstrong". The comments and reports on him take up most of the... See More
Early election results for President: Pierce would win...
Item #693462
November 04, 1852
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852
* President Franklin Pierce winning
Most of page 2 is taken up with results--and speculation--concerning the 1852 Presidential election which Franklin Pierce would win.
Early indications reflect this: "The Triumph and Its Teaching" begins: " It is now clear that the national democratic party has swept the country & th... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #693455
July 29, 1848
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1848
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
This newspaper contains on pages 2 and 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes concerning establishing territorial governments in Oregon. Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Lincoln when he was servin... See More
Very ornate, America-themed masthead from the mid-1800's...
Item #693453
January 01, 1849
SUNDAY TIMES, N.Y., 1849-1852 The photo shows the very nice masthead of this title which measures 15 1/2 inches across and is 3 inches tall. Mostly topical reports and literary-related content, some ads.
Some lite staining, a little foxing, and a few small margin tears, but in overall average or better condition.
The issue you receive will differ in date and content from the one shown, but it wi... See More
Much on the Presidential election of 1860... The Pony Express...
Item #693435
August 25, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 25, 1860 Page 4 has a lengthy list of news items under: "THE PONY EXPRESS" with a dateline of St. Joseph, Missouri.
Over half of page 7 is taken up with much on the: "Political War" which has much commentary on the coming Presidential election, presented state-by-state, with much mention of Abraham Lincoln as well.
Eight pages, slightly irregul... See More
Published by Horace Greeley...
Item #693324
March 30, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, March 30, 1839
* Very early by Horace Greeley
Has various bits of news, some literary content, original compositions and ads. Ornate lettering in the masthead. A very early publication done by the famed Horace Greeley.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches, minor light foxing, nice condition.
African Lion Exhibit in 1802 Boston...
Item #693290
November 24, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Nov. 24, 1802 The top of the front page has a notice for an exhibit of A beautiful African Lion which includes details about the event and a woodcut of a lion. Light foxing.
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693276
July 18, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 18, 1851
* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement
* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey
Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very histor... See More
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693273
July 11, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 11, 1851 Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very historic hotel in Cape May, first constructed in 1816 as a wooden boarding house at th... See More
Early advertisement for the historic Cape May Congress Hall hotel...
Item #693269
July 09, 1851
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, D.C., July 9, 1851
* Congress Hall Hotel advertisement
* Pre Civil War Cape May, New Jersey
Among the advertisements on page 2 is one for the Congress Hall Hotel, headed: "Sea Bathing, Cape May, N.J." and beginning: "Congress Hall is now open for the reception of visitors..." with various detail.
Congress Hall is a very histori... See More
Very historic report on the fugitive slave case of Anthony Burns: he had to return to his owner... On the recent Kansas-Nebraska Act...
Item #693267
June 08, 1854
NEW YORK OBSERVER, Secular Department (there was also a 'Religious Department' edition), June 8, 1854
* Fugitive slave Anthony Burns
* Escape - capture and trial verdict
Page 3 has a very notable report with a small head: "The Boston Fugitive Slave Case" which was an historic event in Boston. Most of this report relates to the verdict of the case.
This was th... See More
On the Kansas-Nebraska Act...
Item #693265
May 25, 1854
NEW YORK OBSERVER, Secular Department (there was also a 'Religious Department' edition), May 25, 1854
* Kansas-Nebraska Act - slavery ?
Page 2 has a: "Letter From Washington" which is a nice editorial concerning he controversial Kansas-Nebraska Act, which would become law in just 5 days: May 30.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an 1854 bill that mandated “popular s... See More
In three days the Kansas-Nebraska Act would be the law of the land...
Item #693263
May 27, 1854
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1854
* Kansas-Nebraska Act - slavery question
The front page begins some reports from "Congress" relating to the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Then further on there are reports from the Senate with a subhead: "Nebraska and Kansas Bill".
Over half of page 2 is taken up with the: "Debate In Senate - The Nebraska Question... See More
Final discussions on the Kansas-Nebraska Act...
Item #693261
May 23, 1854
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1854
* Kansas-Nebraska Act - slavery question
Pages 2 and 3 have considerable discussion in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes talks of the: "Nebraska-Kansas Bill" which was very controversial at the time. It would become law in 7 days: May 30, 1854.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an 1854 bill that mandated “popul... See More
Thomas Jefferson... The French Republic...
Item #693203
April 21, 1801
INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Worcester, April 21, 1801 A page 2 testimony issued by the President recognizes the Charges des Affairs of the French Republic, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
The front page begins with 3 Acts of the Mass. Legislature signed by the governor: Caleb Strong.
Four pages, nice condition.
Secret message of President Jefferson...
Item #693201
August 13, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 13, 1810 The front page begins with the report of a secret message, prefaced with: "The following is given to the public as the celebrated secret message of President Jefferson, on the 6th of Dec. 1805, respecting our relations with Spain and France, concerning Louisiana. As one of the important documents of the Jeffersonian period, we have though... See More
Very early from 1804 Charleston...
Item #693198
March 29, 1804
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, March 29, 1804
* Very rare & early Southern publication
A volume 2 issue of this famous title.
The front page has "An Act" of Congress for: "...the relief of certain military pensioners in the state of South Carolina", signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages and in very nice condition. ... See More
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