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The "fever" for California gold has begun...
Item #670739
September 30, 1848
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 30, 1848
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 2 has a nice report headed: "The Gold Region" with bits including: "...accounts heretofore received of he existence of gold on the borders of various rivers in California and the made excitement that prevails in all that region to share in the spoils...sailors, prin... See More
Yacht club bans the slaver Wanderer...
Item #670668
February 08, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1859
* The Wanderer (slave ship)
* New York Yacht Club bans her
Page 4 has a article with small heading: "The Wanderer And The New York Yacht Club" (see)
Other news of the day. Eight pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.
Mormon Temple in ruins... Slavery in California?
Item #670665
October 28, 1848
BURRITT'S CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Mass., Oct. 28, 1848
* Nauvoo Temple fire disaster - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Slavery in California ?
* Uncommon publication
Page 3 has a brief report: "The Mormon Temple In Ruins" mentioning in part: "This magnificent temple was observed to be on fire in the cupola this morning...The flames spread rapidly and ... See More
SS Great Eastern maiden voyage...
Item #670439
September 22, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 22, 1859
* SS Great Eastern
* Maiden voyage
The front page has an article headed: "Trial Trip Of the Great Eastern" "Perfect Success of the Experiment" "She is Pronounced to be the Fastest Vessel in the World" and more. A printing flaw slightly affects the first heading here. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, ni... See More
SS Austria sinking disaster...
Item #670413
September 30, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 30, 1858
* SS Austria steamship sinking
The front page has an article headed: "The Burning Of The Austria" "Full Particulars Of The Disaster" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up the entire front page and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some areas of light toning, a few small archival mends on page 2, generally in good c... See More
Lewis Cass for President... Southern slaves...
Item #670203
September 21, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Sept. 21, 1848
* Lewis Cass Political Ad
* Arrival of slaves in Louisiana
The United States Presidential election of 1848 was the first election in which all states held their election on the same day. This also marked the 1st Tuesday of November as the fixed date for the national election.
This issue in particular has, at the top of the ... See More
See the handsome masthead... On the Little Belt Affair...
Item #670178
November 25, 1811
THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, Nov. 25, 1811
* Little Belt Affair
* War of 1812 prelude
The dominant feature of this issue is the displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic eagle with an 11 inch banner.
Page 3 has a: "Message" to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, concerning: "...the aggression committed by a British ship of war... See More
Very early Charleston...
Item #670041
February 11, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 11, 1803 A volume I issue (number 29) of this famous title from the South. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Page 2 has a letter: "To The President - Letter II".
Four pages, spotted foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Early and rather famous sporting-themed newspaper...
Item #670015
March 19, 1859
NEW YORK CLIPPER, March 19, 1859 An early sports-themed newspaper with an ornate masthead featuring engravings showing cricket, sailing, boxing, and horse racing.
The front page features a full-figure print of: "Harry Ellis, A Celebrated Canadian Pigeon Shooter". Inside has reports on various sports including: "The Ring" "The Trigger" "Sparring" "... See More
Six issues of a failed publishing venture by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669902
March 05, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853
* Published by P. T. Barnum
A lot of six different issues of this scarce title, all from the first 6 months of its existence.
P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This ... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #669882
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller prints including "The Reside... See More
Ten issues, each with J.Q. Adams's travelogue on the front page..
Item #669861
January 23, 1801
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, a lot of ten issues from vol. one, 1801
* Lot of (10) early 19th century originals
Edited by Joseph Dennie under the pseudonym "Oliver Oldschool" and Asbury Dickins, it espoused republican values and was the first important political & literary journal in the United States.
The ftpg. of each issue has one of the series:"Journal of a Tou... See More
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1858 Salem, New Jersey w/ nice masthead....
Item #669604
February 17, 1858
NATIONAL STANDARD, Salem, New Jersey, Feb. 178, 1858
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead (heraldic eagle)
This large sized issue measures 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches, contains news of the with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, a little light toning at the margins, very minor wear, generally nice.
The coming Civil War... The new Lincoln administration...
Item #669541
January 31, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 31, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* Pre-Civil War tensions in the South
Among the first column heads are: "An Attack on Fort Sumter Expected" "Revival of Rumors of War" "The President's Views on the Subject" "Condition of the Forts on the Florida Coast" "The Relations of the Seceding States with Foreign P... See More
Early issue from 1835 Long Island...
Item #669519
August 12, 1835
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Aug. 12, 1835
* Rare high class community title
* Pre Civil War era
An early newspaper from Long Island with items including: "Beauchamp, The Murderer" "Rum on the Pacific Ocean" "Great fire in Cleveland, Ohio" "Ship Launch and Dreadful Accident" and more with a wealth of ads.
Four pages in nice condi... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #669435
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 15, 1821
* Thomas Jefferson on founding the University of Virginia
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this insti... See More
Extremely lengthy on Indian appropriations...
Item #669411
March 10, 1857
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1857 A large size newspaper of 4 pages with most of page 2 taken up with "An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department & for fulfilling treaty stipulations..." with headings for each of the tribes and specifics as to how the money is to be used. Only portions are shown in the photos below. This text... See More
Biography of Daniel Boone...
Item #669393
March 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 13, 1813
* Daniel Boone - Kentucky pioneer
Being from the midst of the War of 1812 it is not surprise that much of the content within these pages related to the war, with some nice battle (land and naval) reports.
But the key content in this issue is found in the "Supplementary" issue which accompanies it, containing on pages 1 thru 4 an... See More
Decorative paper which only lasted for twelve issues...
Item #669362
July 16, 1855
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, Philadelphia, July 16, 1855 An interesting & very short-lived publication obviously themed on farming, with a very decorative & intricately engraved masthead (see). This title only lasted for 12 issues before combining with "The Pennsylvania Farm Journal".
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches, nice condition.
The Amistad slave ship trial...
Item #669361
May 09, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1840
* African slaves
* La Amistad trial
The top of the back page has a report with a small heading: "The Amistad" which discusses an appeal, and that the court affirmed the decree, and that it would be appealed to the Supreme Court. It concludes: "...The Africans must therefore remain in jail until next January."&nbs... See More
Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #669355
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861
* Jefferson Davis inaugural
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln en route
Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany&... See More
Much on Lincoln, his new administration, his inauguration, etc...
Item #669343
March 06, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration
* New administration takes over
* Pre-Civil War tensions escalate
A wealth of fine content on Lincoln & his new administration, as his inaugural was reported in the previous day's edition.
Inside has a lengthy editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Address", a report from Washington beginning: &quo... See More
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. T... See More
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668810
October 16, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial On Saturday" "Evidence Closed On Both Sides" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut and unbound (uncommon), nice condition.... See More
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668743
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "Andersonville" "The Trial of Wirz" "Dr. Bates Testimony Resumed" "Evidence of a Loyal Physician" "Sickening Details of Rebel Barbarities" "A Prisoner Killed by a Bloodhound" "Wirz Knocks a Man D... See More
1858 Fraser River Gold discoveries...
Item #668613
September 29, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 29, 1858.
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* Fraser River discoveries
Front page has: The Fraser River Gold Mines--Indian Outbreak. Other news of the day includes: "Important From The Pacific" "Arrival of $1,570,924 in Gold Dust" "Quicksilver Mines Worth $40,000,000 in Dispute" "The Indian War In Oregon" and more. Comp
... See More
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* Fraser River discoveries
Front page has: The Fraser River Gold Mines--Indian Outbreak. Other news of the day includes: "Important From The Pacific" "Arrival of $1,570,924 in Gold Dust" "Quicksilver Mines Worth $40,000,000 in Dispute" "The Indian War In Oregon" and more. Comp
Prints from the West before the Civil War... Nebraska and Kansas...
Item #668545
June 21, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 21, 1856 Near the back is a full page with 3 scenes headed: "The Nebraska and Kansas Territory" with the prints captioned: "Ancient Bluff Ruins, Nebraska", "Settlers Entering Nebraska, Pappea Creek" and "Steamer Passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska".
There is a related article on the back page.
Complete in 24 pages, very... See More
The original Westminster Clock Tower bell...
Item #668540
September 13, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 13, 1856
* Big Ben - Great Bell
* Palace of Westminster
Certainly the most noteworthy print is that of what we know as the original "Big Ben", the largest of the bells in the Westminster clock tower. Although technically Big Ben is just the bell, the name is often used for the iconic clock tower.
This bell would crack before being... See More
The President addresses the discovery of gold in California...
Item #668297
December 07, 1848
ROCHESTER DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Dec.7, 1848
* President James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
* Discovery of gold in California
All of the front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE!" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James K. Polk.
Within his message, and on the front page, he devotes much space to ... See More
Timely report of the death of President Taylor...
Item #668283
July 10, 1850
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 10, 1850 Page 2 begins with a black-bordered report on the death of President Zachary Taylor, who died just the previous day.
Headed: "PAINFUL INTELLIGENCE "Death of the President of the United States". The details include in part: "...Gen. Taylor had just served one year and three months of his Presidential term when death deprived the ... See More
French language newspaper from New Orleans, nearly 20 years before the Civil War...
Item #668263
December 15, 1842
LE COURRIER DE LA LOUISIANE, New Orleans, Dec. 15, 1842
* Rare antebellum publication
* 19 years prior to Civil War
A large size newspaper which, save for some notices and advertisements, is totally in the French language. There are four illustrated slave ads.
Four pages, various foxing & light damp staining, never bound nor trimmed, generally good condition. Folder size noted is... See More
Planning to be a part of the California Gold Rush...
Item #668212
October 04, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 1849 Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various news items which relate to the California Gold Rush. Much concerning transportation plans for the West.
Page 2 has: "The Astor Place Rioters".
Four pages, very nice condition.
President Zachary Taylor proclaims a day for prayer... Virginia gold...
Item #668185
July 04, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1849 Page 3 has a report headed: "Virginia Gold" as well as: "A Recommendation by the President of the United States" for a special day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to be celebrated the first Friday in August, signed in type: Z. Taylor.
Four pages, minor tears at the margins, good condition.... See More
Very early California, death of Henry Clay, a notable duel...
Item #668038
August 03, 1852
PLACER TIMES & TRANSCRIPT, San Francisco, California, Aug. 3, 1852 Certainly one of the earlier newspaper we have offered from California, during the midst of the Gold Rush.
And page 2 has two notable reports, one being the death of Henry Clay in two articles, both headed: "Death of Henry Clay" with black borders.
There is also a nice account of a: "Fatal Duel--Death of ... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination for President... The slave ship Wildfire...
Item #668032
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK HERALD, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
* Slaver ship "Wildfire" - slavery - slaves
Page 3 has a report with column heads: "Mr. Lincoln's Acceptance of the Republican Nomination For President" being a very historic item although inconspicuously reported, indicating ... See More
Possibly the 1st Jew lynched within the United States...
Item #667804
August 17, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1868
* Lynching of Samuel Bierfield
* First Jew lynched in United States
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica item
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK members
Near the bottom of the front page is an article with small heading: "Murderous Outrage at Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn.-Two Men Shot Dead", being the account of the killing of a Jewish shop owner and his black em... See More
Commenting on the Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #667762
January 14, 1826
THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1826
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law
Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice, editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland.
The report reads in part: "The affairs of our state begin to... See More
1867 Formosa Expedition... Taiwan...
Item #667754
August 24, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 24, 1867
* The Formosa - Taiwan Expedition
* USS Hartford (1858) - Pacific Ocean
The top of page 6 has one column headings that include: "THE FORMOSA DIFFICULTY" "Official Reports of the Fight Between the Crews of the Hartford and Wyoming and the Formosa Savages" and more. Text takes up about 2 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, minor margin w... See More
1855 Death of the King of Hawaii...
Item #667751
January 31, 1855
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 31, 1855
* Death of Kamehameha III
* King of Hawaii - Sandwich Islands
Page 5 has one column headings: "Death Of King Kamehameha" "Sandwich Islands" "Death Of King Kamehameha III" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, damp staining to the left portion of the issue, otherwise good.... See More
The Grattan Indian massacre...
Item #667747
September 11, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 11, 1854
* Grattan Massacre (1st report)
* United States Army
* Lakota Sioux Indians
The front page has an article headed: "Important from Fort Laramie--An Entire Detachment of United States Troops Massacred by the Indians" Early, 1st report coverage on what was known as the "Grattan Massacre". This was the opening engagement of the... See More
Massacre by Indians... The Mormons...
Item #667725
October 23, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1860
* 1860 Wiyot massacre (1st report)
* Indian Island - Eureka, California
The front page has: "From the Pacific Coast" "Horrible Massacre of Indians in Oregon" "Later By Telegraph To Fresno City" (see).
Other news of the day. Complete in eight pages, nice condition.
Fifteen newspapers, each with Jefferson content...
Item #667585
January 01, 1803
A lot of fifteen American newspapers, all dating from 1800 thru 1808, and each containing a letter of document signed in type by President Thomas Jefferson. One issue has Jefferson's 1803 state-of-the-union address.
However each is either damaged or in "2nd rate" condition, hence the very low price for an early lot on Jefferson.
Jefferson writes to Callender...
Item #667563
October 15, 1802
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 15, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Page 2 contains a letter datelined from Monticello, Sept. 6, 1799, signed in type by: Th. Jefferson, sent to publisher James Callender, with whom he had a very contentious relationship.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Jefferson signs an Act of Congress, on the front page...
Item #667497
May 18, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 18, 1801 The top of the front page has a half column Act of Congress for allowing franking to delegates from the Northwest Territory, signed in type by both: Th. Jefferson and John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, small posting hole at the top, good condition.
Thomas Jefferson on the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #667486
October 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston Oct. 26, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* re. Louisiana Purchase
Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "MESSAGE" of Thomas Jefferson to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address signed by him in italic type: Th. Jefferson.
Not surprisingly, most of Jefferson's address i... See More
Jefferson on navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #667461
August 13, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Mississippi River Navigation
Page 2 has a letter of reply from the President to the state of Ohio concerning issues relating to the navigation of the Mississippi River. It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Mention of a ship Hannah: "...seized...at Wilmington, N.C. for having received on board 7 negro... See More
Early railroad box car advertisement...
Item #667362
February 25, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, February 25, 1845 Near the top of the front page is an ad: "To Rail Road Companies" for a new box car, with an illustration of it (see). Four pages, nice condition.
Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #667349
July 08, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807 Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain now within the harbours or waters of the United States, immediately & w... See More
Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #667308
July 29, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 29, 1826 The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" and "Honor To The Illustrious Dead!" with various reports on the ... See More
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