A child's newspaper to be read on the Sabbath...

THE WELL-SPRING, Boston, 1851 A little newspaper "Published Weekly, By The Massachusetts Sabbath School Society", as printed in the masthead. Its purpose was described in its prospectus of a few years earlier: "Inasmuch as every juvenile periodical is, and will be perused, to a greater or less extent, on the Sabbath, it is intended that The Well-Spring, like the publications of... See More  

Short-lived campaign newspaper to electd Andrew Jackson...

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington,  1828  This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor.&q... See More  

For children of the 1830's...

PARLEY'S MAGAZINE, Boston, 1833  A little newspaper for children with several illustrations within.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Measures 6 by 8 inches and contains approximately 8 pages. Occasional foxing and uneven margins.

With nice masthead engraving...

THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, 1820 Subtitled: "And Journal of the Board of Agriculture". Basically an agricultural-themed paper, but other content as well. The masthead features a nice engraving of a man & horse plowing a field. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 12x10 inches, 8 pag... See More  

Towards reforming British politics...

THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of some aspect of Scottish or British politics at the time.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be of this year & will have the format as shown. Measures 8 by 5 inches with  16... See More  

Short-lived title supporting John Fremont for President...

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, New York, 1856. This is the "CAMPAIGN EDITION" as printed at the very top of the first column on the front page. A rather scarce title, complete in 8 pages supporting John Fremont for President, as noted in the ad on pg. 4. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 22x19 ... See More  

Louisville before the Civil War...

LOUISVILLE WEEKLY JOURNAL, Kentucky, 1843  Somewhat rare to find pre-Civil War Kentucky newspapers. This is a nice issue with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Library stamp on the front page, some light dirtiness, generally good.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 23 by 28 a... See More  

Columbus arriving in the "new world"...

THE NEW WORLD, New York, 1843  Basically a literary newspaper although there are some news items near the back. The masthead features a nice engraving showing Columbus arriving in the "New World", hence the title.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Measures 8 by 11 inches and contains... See More  

Handsome engraving in the masthead...

THE MERCURY & NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, 1802  A handsome issue from the early 19th century with a nice engraving of "Mercury" holding a scroll. Various news of the day plus many ads as well.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 13 by 22 inches in four pages. Generally nice cond... See More  

Pre-Civil War Louisville...

THE LOUSIVLLE DAILY COURIER, Louisville, Kentucky, 1853 Rare to find newspaper from Kentucky dated before the Civil War. Various news of the day and a tremendous number of advertisements, some of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get wil... See More  

From the island of Malta...

LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, 1841 A quite rare little newspaper, published in Italian, containing four pages and measuring about 7 by 8 inches. Very nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

An early illustrated newspaper...

THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS OF THE WORLD, London, 1858  Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly, with an ornate masthead and several illustrations throughout. Basically British content and scenes, although other content as well.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Measures 11 by 16 inches and cont... See More  

Early Indiana...

THE INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, 1854. A rather uncommon and early title from Indiana. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 23x18 inches, four pages, some wear and light browning.

A religious title...

THE NEW YORK EVANGELIST, 1846  As the title might suggest, a religious paper with much religious content.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Measures 21 by 27 inches with four pages. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

By the Quakers...

THE FRIEND, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1827-1828. A small-size Quaker newspaper subtitled: "A Religious and Literary Journal" which pretty much describes its contents. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 11x 9 inches and containing 8 pages.

A Quaker publication...

FRIEND'S INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, 1853  A Quaker magazine with a wide variety of content.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Sixteen pages with occasional foxing, 7 by 10 inches.

Commercial newspaper from Philadelphia...

GROTJAN'S PUBLIC-SALE REPORT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1813  This s a very unusual title, being essentially an early version of the Wall Street Journal as it gives various stock & produce prices of the day. It lasted for just ten years. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures appro... See More  

London in 1822...

THE COURIER, London, 1822  A nice, "typical" newspaper from England during the early 19th century, with the entire front page taken up with ads and various news of the day on the inside pages. In great condition with a partial red-inked tax stamp at the top of page one.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have t... See More  

From the earliest part of the 19th century...

THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, Connecticut, 1801  A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most desirable because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rarely found as such.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown... See More  

Early from Charleston...

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, 1820  A rather early & uncommon newspaper from the South, containing various news of the day and a wealth of ads.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Four pages with minor margin tears and even browning, measuring approximately 14 by 21 inches.... See More  

Totally focused on the military, before the Civil War...

ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., 1838  A magazine-size publication obviously themed on military events.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Sixteen pages, 6 by 10 inches, very nice condition.

Exploring the influence of war on domestic Life...

ADVOCATE OF PEACE, (Hartford, Connecticut), 1834. An interesting magazine which has war as its theme, and the value of peace as opposed to war. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Forty-six pages measuring 9"x6", disbound without outer wrappers.

Early Newburgh... Illustrated ads...

DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, New York, 1857. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition with various news of the day, both local & national. A wealth of illustrated ads as well The exact date in the photo may not be the one you receive but will be similar & the same year.Minimal wear, mostly nice.

Very early Oneida Community newspaper...

THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, 1844 This is the earliest Oneida Community newspaper we have from just 2 years after its founding. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within these 4 pages the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on greater presence in the dec... See More  

By the Odd Fellows...

THE ODD FELLOW, Boston, Jan., 1848  An "Extra" containing "A General Directory Of The Order Throughout The United States." Quarto-size, 8 pgs., with a somewhat ornate masthead.