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Cadiz, Ohio in 1836....
Item #563243
April 25, 1836
THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, April 25, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Volume 1 issue
A magazine of history, delving very extensively into just a few topics with each issue. Unusual in that this periodical's format was to use "flowing text", meaning sentences ran over from issue to issue, so any given publication would begin in the middle of a sentence from the previous... See More
General Tom Thumb....
Item #563224
August 22, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., August 22 , 1844
* General Tom Thumb as a young boy
* P.T. Barnum circus attraction
Page 3 has a report about "Tom Thumb At Paris" that reads, in part:
* As it is the intention of Mr. Barnum to visit Paris with Tom Thumb....The General, having worn out Napoleon in England, he will there, in polite deference to French prejudice, ap... See More
Copper mines in Missouri...
Item #563182
February 01, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 1, 1845
* Early copper discovery
A front page report about "Copper" says:
* We understand that very excellent mines of copper ore have been discovered on both sides of the Merrimac River in Franklin County, Missouri above the mouth of the Indian Creek...
& a bit more about size of the discovery.
Other news of the day. 4 pages in ni... See More
Franklin Pierce...
Item #563142
July 21, 1852
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 21, 1852
* Franklin Pierce for president of the United States
* Letter from Pierce
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle & banner is an endorsement supporting the Pierce-King ticket.
Page 2 also has a patriotic letter from Pierce declining an invitation to the 4th of July celebration at Philadelphia due to a... See More
Copper discovered in Northern Michigan...
Item #562994
January 02, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, January 2, 1844
* Early Michigan
* Copper mining
Page 3 has a report from a Rochester newspaper about "Copper Mines" that says:
* ...331 veins of copper and lead ore have been discovered in Northern Michigan, bordering on Lake Superior, by an exploring party of miners,and that applications have been made to the...Govenment for...permits...compan... See More
Famous German colony established in Missouri...
Item #562153
June 23, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated June 23, 1845 Page 2 has a report from a St. Louis paper that says: "The steamer Bridgewater arrived last evening, from the Ohio, with 236 immigrants, from...western...Pennsylvania. This is the third trip...this season...bringing about the same number; they are of German origin, and are about to settle near Hannibal...where a colony has been formed, which... See More
The Orleans Drinking Club...
Item #562111
September 25, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., September 25, 1847
* Uncommon sport's related periodical
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." Inside has the summaries and scores of two cricket matches, plus the lyrics of the "Song Of The "Orleans Drinking Club".
Other topics throughout. Some foxing ... See More
St. Vitus's dance...
Item #562009
August 05, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, August 5, 1829
* Rare St. Vitus' Dance disease
* Early 19th century original
Among the page 3 obituaries listed under "Died" is one about an 11-year girl afflicted with St. Vitus's dance, plus mention of a brother "...who died a few years since...afflicted with the same disorder."
News of the ... See More
Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...
Item #561934
June 26, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816
* William S. Smith death
* Abigail Adams
Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort se... See More
Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?...
Item #561912
March 10, 1838
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, March 10, 1838
* Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?
An inside page has a report about an "Extraordinary Plant" that inhabits the "vast prairies" of North America.
About the plant, the report says: "...the ends of the leaves being armed with teeth which the power of closing up on being irritated by any substance, as for instance, a... See More
Crisis in the South...
Item #561801
December 12, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated December 12, 1860.
* Southern crisis
* Secession options
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's president elect era before his inauguration.
Among the one column headlines on the tensions building in the South prior to the Civil War are:
* THE SOUTH... See More
America At War...
The Great War Collection (Eleven issues)...
Item #561531
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American ... See More
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All with a "cash for Negroes" advertisement...
Item #561511
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., May, 1837 * Negroes wanted for cash
* Slavery
This issue has a page 2 advertisement as seen in the photo, beginning: "Cash For Negroes.---I will give the highest cash price for likely Negroes, from ten to twenty-five years of age..." with just a bit more text (see).
Complete in 4 pages, minimal edge wear, nice condition.... See More
Niagra Falls... Pneumatic Railroad...
Item #560948
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 2, 1842* American Musuem
* Niagara Falls - Early railroad
Page 2 has a report about the attractions at the American Museum, including a model of the city of Dublin, the "Falls of Niagara, with real water", the Grand Cosmorama, the Pneumatic Railroad and some of the performances.
Other news of the day with ads. 4 pages in nice condition.... See More
Item #560876
LEWISBURG CHRONICLE, Union County, Pennsylvania PA, 1857* Pre Civil war era original
A nice newspaper of four pages from this small town in central Penna., the home of Bucknell University. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Folio size. Cleanly cut at the spine but not affecting any type. Generally in nice condition.
From the Mexican War...
Item #560805
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, 1846 * Pre Civil war era reading
One of the more popular titles of the mid-19th century, and from this critical year during the Mexican War. Contains various news of the day including reports on the Mexican War. Complete in four pages, large folio size, very nice condition.
Famous title with Mexican War content...
Item #560803
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, 1847 * From the Mexican war
The very famous James Gordon Bennett newspaper the "New York Herald" also published a weekly edition, summarizing the various news events from the previous week. The issue featured an engraving on the front page, and this being from the critical period of the Mexican War, war content is found on the inside pages.
Complete a... See More
Small newspaper, nice masthead...
Item #560208
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCER, New Haven, Connecticut, 1829 * Rare title
A very interesting little newspaper which has a great & graphic masthead, featuring an engraving of the angel Gabriel "trumpeting" the news, holding a banner reading "Glad Tidings".
This issue is complete in 16 pages, was never bound nor trimmed, measures 7 by 10 1/2 inches, and is in n... See More
Death of Christian Clemens...
Item #560147
September 06, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., September 6, 1844
* Mount Clemens MI founder death
* Christian Clemens
Among the "Deaths" listed on page 3 is one that says: "At Mount Clemens, Michigan, on the 25th ult., Hon. Christian Clemens..." & a bit more, plus mention that he founded "...the...flourishing village of Mount Clemens..."
Other news of ... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #559606
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(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 issu... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559591
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1803-1808 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. Perhaps a bit of close-trimming.The photo shows an example of t... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #559488
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
The rivers of Texas... from 1849...
Item #559037
August 25, 1849
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, August 25, 1849
* The rivers of Texas
* Post Mexican War era
On the back page under "Sketches Of Texas...No. II" is a detailed report: "Rivers of Texas--Facilities of Interior Commerce--Prospective Improvements of Rivers and Harbors." The report describes the accessibility of the principal rivers of Texas: the Trin... See More
Richard Rush and the Annual Treasury Report...
Item #558603
January 04, 1825
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825 The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.
A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the library...", plus mention that it was extinguished by some citiz... See More
Census of Poughkeepsie...
Item #557903
August 07, 1835
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 7, 1835
* Early Poughkeepsie New York population
A page 2 report has details from the census of the "enterprising and flourishing" village of Poughkeepsie, including the number of males, and females, "unmarried females under 16", the number of aliens, paupers & "colored" persons as well as the number of births. ... See More
Act signed by Monroe...
Item #557612
April 10, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with many adverti... See More
Pike's Peak mines... Central Park, New York...
Item #557606
December 10, 1858
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858 Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
Other news of the day. Wear at the spine, archival mend to a hole/tear in... See More
A "steam-wagon" in 1860...
Item #557538
July 14, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1860
* Early steam wagon
* Pre civil war from our nation's capital
On page 2 under "Steam-Wagon In San Francisco" is a vivid account of a demonstration of a "steam-wagon" in San Francisco. The account also describes the steam-wagon in detail, mentioning that the vehicle "...weighs about ten tons. The driving w... See More
Proposals sought for expanding the Capitol...
Item #557500
July 20, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1860
* United States Capital building extension notice
* Pre civil war original
* From our Nation's captial
A front page notice headed "United States Capitol Extension" states that proposals "...will be received...until noon...the 21st of August...for furnishing and putting up the iron ceilings of... See More
Nathan Sharp... Shaker Establishment...
Item #557328
January 26, 1836
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, January 26, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Shakers establishment
Page 3 has a report from the "Zanesville (Ohio) Gazette" that states, in part: "Nathan Sharp, the great head of the Shaker establishment, near Lebanon, has taken one of the sisters to wife..." and absconded with a large sum of money & mortgaged the Shak... See More
An Act on Lobster Fishery...
Item #557180
April 17, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 17, 1824
* Lobster Fishery act
* Gloucester, Massachusetts
The front page has: "An Act regulating the Lobster Fishery in the town of Gloucester."
Page 3 has a report about the final performance of the Liliputian Minstrels at Pantheon Hall.
Other news of the day with many ads throughout. Some light foxin... See More
Four Acts and a Resolution signed by John Quincy Adams...
Item #556987
June 24, 1826
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* Washington D.C. improvements
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. One of the acts provided appropriations for th... See More
Wesleyan University Site Selected...
Item #556985
May 26, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated May 26, 1830
* Wesleyan University site selected
Page 3 has a report from the New Haven Herald: "Methodist College. We understand that the committee appointed to determine the location of the collegiate institution about to be established under the patronage of the New England Methodist Conferenc... See More
Marriage announcement with a catching name...
Item #556952
June 02, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 2, 1830
* Marriage announcement with a catching name
* Impossible fasting ?
Listed among the page 2 marriages is one that reads: "In New York, Mr. Brooks Drinkwater to Miss Temperance Pond--a cold water match surely!"
The back page has a report about an Irish woman who had not eate... See More
Born and died the same day...
Item #556942
July 07, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 7, 1830
* Bizarre
* Married couple born and died on the same date
Among the page 3 obituaries under "Died" is one that reads: "At Marie, near Quebec, June 9, Nouvelle Beauce Jacques Gagne, and Magsaline Morin, his wife, both 77 years old. These two persons were born the same day, baptized th... See More
Bound too tightly...
Item #556936
July 08, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 8, 1829
* Lacing clothes too tight causes death ?
Page 2 has a report about the death of a "colored woman" from New York who died suddenly while ironing clothes. An inquest was held and a physician examined the body. It was determined by the physician
* ...that the deceased had been in the hab... See More
Navy appropriations...
Item #556926
March 23, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams
* Navy appropriations act
On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day. Some stray ink spots, otherwise... See More
Smoking not permitted...
Item #556925
February 17, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, February 17, 1830
* No smoking law in the early 19th century?
Page 3 has a report about the Pennsylvania Legislature: "A standing rule was adopted in the House of Representatives at Harrisburg...forbidding smoking, either in the hall or the adjoining rooms. The vote stood, ayes 61, noes 33. A motion was made... See More
Alms-House Department...
Item #556863
March 23, 1860
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, New York, March 23, 1860
* Pre civil war almhouses
* Almhouses drunkeness
Page 6 report: "The Alms-House Department" "Where it Was & What it Is" "Scenes of Drunkeness & Debauchery" "The Institutions Turned into Dram Shops" "Sensualities Of The Keepers" "Grave Charges against the Governors&q... See More
Early Texas...
Item #556716
June 26, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL (which later became Balou's - similar to Harper's Weekly), Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1852
* Catching Wild Horses...
* Early Texas...
On the front page there is an illustration titled "Mode Of Catching Wild Horses On The Prairies, Texas" and a related article: "Catching Wild Horses On A Prairie".
Inside, there are several illustrations includ... See More
Rare title... Pre-Civil War...
Item #556512
March 14, 1855
GERMAN REFORMED MESSENGER, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1855
* Rare title
* Pre civil war
This 4 page newspaper has some news of the day with ads on the back page. Mostly religious related material throughout.
A rare title from the early German community in PA prior to the civil war. The text is in English.
Some folds, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Louisiana land for sale... Martin Van Buren signature...
Item #555270
May 19, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington D.C., May 19, 1840
* Louisiana land for sale
* President Martin Van Buren
The front page has a notice issued by the President concerning a sale of public land in Louisiana, signed in type: Martin Van Buren, plus similar notices on the back page for land sales in Michigan, Iowa & Missouri, each signed in type: Martin Van Buren.
Page 2 has the "Speech Of Mr... See More
Chess... Volume one issue...
Item #555212
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 24, 1857
* Early chess
* Sports
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." A volume I issue (number 21). Columns inside include: "Our Chess Department" & "The Ladies' Column".
Other topics with much on various sports through out this 16 page issue that ... See More
MartinVan Buren signature...
Item #554943
March 24, 1840
THE GLOBE, from Washington DC, dated March 24, 1840
* Martin Van Buren notice
* Early Western lands
The front page has notices concerning the sale of public lands in Missouri, Louisiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, & two for Iowa, each signed in type: M. Van. Buren.
Other news of the day throughout with many interesting advertisements. Some light foxing, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Martin Van Buren signature...
Item #554733
May 15, 1837
THE GLOBE, from Washington D.C., dated May 15, 1837
* President Martin Van Buren
* From our nation's capitol
On page 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is "A Proclamation" issued by the President convening a special session of Congress to consider "great and weighty" matters, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Note: In this special session Van Buren advocated a s... See More
Catskill Creek, New York... gas to light villiage?...
Item #554510
August 01, 1829
SATURDAY EVENING POST, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 1, 1829
* Catskill Creek New York
* Gas used for early lighting
A page 3 report from the "Catskill, N.Y. Reporter" says:
* A fountain of carburetted hydrogen gas has been discovered in the bottom of Catskill Creek, near the foot of Main Street in this village
Mentions an experiment was conducted in which ... See More
Married for 86 years...
Item #554185
September 26, 1829
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated September 26, 1829
* Married for 86 years
Page 2 has an obituary for Lazarus Rowe, of Limington, Me. This states he was 104 and married at 18, and that his wife died earlier in the year. Has details about his family and his military career. One of the oldest marriages on record.
Other news of the day with advertisements throughout.
... See More
White Face... Highest Mountain In New York...
Item #554181
May 13, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington DC, May 13, 1837
* Early Whiteface Mountain description
A page 3 report about the "Highest Mountain In New York" states, in part: "White Face, a mountain in Essex County...is found by Professor Emmens...to be 4855 feet above the level of the sea...while Round Top of the Catskill range, hitherto deemed our highest peek, is only 3804....The re... See More
Captain John Cleves Symmes...
Item #554061
June 19, 1829
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829
* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death
On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.
News of the day, mostly religious. Some lite foxing, ot... See More
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