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700404

Report on the Barbary War...

Item #700404

February 06, 1902

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, Feb. 6, 1802  Page 3 has a letter from Gibraltar Bay concerning the ongoing Barbary Wars with reports of conflicts.

The Barbary Wars were a series of battles involving the United States & other countries against the Barbary states, including Tunis, Algiers, and Tripoli, and Morocco. The wars were largely a reaction to piracy carried out by the Bar
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700327

Beginning of the Republican Party: their first Presidential Convention begins... "Bleeding Kansas...

Item #700327

June 17, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1856  



* Republican Party is born

* 1st convention in Philadelphia

* Bleeding Kansas - war on slavery




A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports on their very first Presidential nominating convention, held in Philadelphia. Or rather, it reports on the events the day prior to the beginning of the meetings.

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700260

Promoting the abolitionists' cause...

Item #700260

December 11, 1844

EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1844  One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. 

This abolitionist newspaper was first published in New York City and by this time in Boston. It was founded as the official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society, and from 1840 to 1850 it was published by the Liberty Party.

The Liberty P... See More  

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700259

Promoting the abolitionists' cause...

Item #700259

December 04, 1844

EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 4, 1844  



* Rare anti-slavery publication

* Abolition movement - free slaves




One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. 

This abolitionist newspaper was first published in New York City and by this time in Boston. It was founded as the official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society, a... See More  

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700256

Early Horatio Alger story...

Item #700256

September 03, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More  

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700255

Early Horatio Alger story...

Item #700255

September 03, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More  

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700254

Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...

Item #700254

September 10, 1851

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 10, 1851  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated News' w... See More  

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700253

Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...

Item #700253

September 10, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 10, 1859 



* Rare publication w/ great masthead



This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British t... See More  

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700184

Death of George Meade... Gettysburg fame...

Item #700184

November 08, 1872

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1872



* General George Gordon Meade

* American Civil War General

* Battle of Gettysburg hero




The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "THE DEAD HERO OF GETTYSBURG" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.

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700166

Launch of the USS Pennsylvania... Wills Eye Hospital...

Item #700166

July 20, 1837

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, July 20, 1837  



* Wills Eye Hospital ad (1800's)

* USS Pennsylvania launching

* United States Navy sail warship




Page 2 has a nice article: "The Launch" of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. At the time this three-decked ship of the U.S. Navy was the largest U.S. sailing warship ever built. Her only cruise was a single trip fr... See More  

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700106

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...

Item #700106

November 26, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 26, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

The front page has a print of the: "Desperate Naval Engagement Between the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis". 

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700103

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...

Item #700103

October 15, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

The front page has a print of: "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem".

Among prints within are: "Imperial Pawnbroker's Shop,... See More  

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700102

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... The Japanese alphabet... Canada scenes...

Item #700102

October 08, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 8, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

The front page has a print of: "The Captain General of Cuba, Gen. Canedo, in Council" with a related article.

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700100

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Jeddo, the capital of Japan... New Brunswick & Hartford...

Item #700100

September 24, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Sept. 24, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

The front page has a print of: "Jedo [Jeddo], The Imperial City of Japan" with a related article.

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700070

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Cornelius Vanderbilt...

Item #700070

April 09, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 9, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

Prints within include: "The Gardener Trial: Scene in the Courtroom, Washington"; 3 prints showing: "Illustrations of the Shad Fishery&quo... See More  

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700069

P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...

Item #700069

March 05, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 5, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.

Front page shows: "New Clipper Ship, Empress of the Sea'. Prints inside include: "Portrait of Sir John Franklin--Arctic Exploring Expediti... See More  

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700049

Santa Anna's account of the Battle of Buena Vista...

Item #700049

April 20, 1847

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1847 



* Battle of Buena Vista

* General Santa Anna

* Mexican-American War




Fully half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed accounting of the historic Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, this one penned by the Mexican general as it is signed in type by him: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna.

Although both sides claimed victory, the... See More  

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700028

John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced... Jefferson Davis is inaugurated...

Item #700028

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 h... See More  

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699994

Discussing the Louisiana Purchase...

Item #699994

December 03, 1803

NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 3, 1803 



* Louisiana land purchase



The front page features 28 illustrated ship ads, making it very displayable.

Page 2 has continued: "Debate on the Louisiana Treaty", being the Louisiana Purchase, which was recently concluded with France. This text takes nearly 2 columns.

Four pages, binding indents at the spine, a small paper-making flaw causes ... See More  

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699987

Announcing approval of the treaty ending the Mexican War...

Item #699987

June 08, 1848

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1848 



* Mexican War about to end

* Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

* Mexico - United States - Texas




Page 2 has a report headed: "The Treaty Ratified By The Mexican Deputies" which includes: "The express package received here today announces that the treaty has been ratified by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies...No doubt existed tha... See More  

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699726

John Brown's Harper's Ferry raid... Capture of a slave ship... Funeral of Washington Irving...

Item #699726

December 01, 1859

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 1, 1859  



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia

* Preparing for Brown's execution

* Washington Irving death




The top of page 3 has a report on the death & funeral of: "Washington Irving" "The Effect of  His Death in Tarrytown--Arrangements for his Funeral--Proceedings of the N.Y. Common Coun... See More  

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699724

On John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry... Kit Carson is not dead...

Item #699724

November 29, 1859

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 29, 1859  



* Abolitionist John Brown

* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

* Rare Kit Carson mention




The front page has column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Trouble" "Arrangements for the Execution of John Brown on Friday" "Any Attempt at Rescue to be Crushed Out at Once" "Imposing Military Display" and "The Public Feeling i... See More  

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699722

Arrest of another for the Harper's Ferry invasion... Three liberated slaves prefer to remain as slaves...

Item #699722

November 13, 1859

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 13, 1859  



* Liberated slaves wish to remain under slavery

* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia




The front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Arrest of Another Alleged Insurgent" 'Public Opinion in Virginia" "The Feeling In Alabama" "Excursion To See Old Brown Hung&... See More  

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699720

On the Harper's Ferry insurrection... The escaped Frederick Douglass...

Item #699720

November 10, 1859

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 10, 1859  



* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid

* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

* Abolitionist Frederick Douglass




Page 5 has a report: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of Captain Cook" with various subheads including: "Brown's Religion" "Denial of Gerrit Smith's Being a Slave Owner..." &... See More  

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699719

The trial in the John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection...

Item #699719

November 09, 1859

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1859  Much of the front page is taken up with election results. Page 4 has over half a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Proceedings of the Court--The Case of Copeland--Trial of Cook--His Confession Read in Court--Stephens Handed Over to the Federal Authorities for Trial".

Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine with one indent n... See More  

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699658

First of this title we have offered?

Item #699658

April 21, 1838

THE SUNBEAM, London, April 21, 1838  Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Journal Devoted To Polite Literature And Music". This is a volume 1 issue and would appear to be the first of this title we have offered.

Eight pages with the back page taken up with a piece of music, untrimmed margins, 10 by 12 3/4 inches, some staining near the margins, full red tax stamp on the front page... See More  

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699652

One of London's more successful newspapers...

Item #699652

January 15, 1832

THE NEWS, London, Jan. 15, 1832  This was one of the more successful & popular newspapers of the era with news from various parts of Europe. The masthead features an engraving of a newsboy "trumpeting" the news.

Eight pages, 12 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches, good condition.

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699507

Cadiz, Ohio in 1836....

Item #699507

May 15, 1836

THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, May 15, 1836  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 issue.

This is the volume 1, number... See More  

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699168

The Mormons vs. the U.S. Army...

Item #699168

July 24, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 24, 1858 



* Gen. Albert S. Johnston

* Utah War expedition ending




Page 3 has: "News From Salt Lake City" which notes in part: "...Gen. Johnston was entering the city. The Mormons were still at Provo...Communication between the Peace Commissioners and Brigham Young was kept up daily...The Mormons would not rent their hou... See More  

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699146

Religious & temperance themed...

Item #699146

April 13, 1827

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, April 13, 1827  Primarily a religious newspaper but other news & ads as well. Among the articles: "On Religious Ignorance" "Indiana, The Country for Christian Effort & the Field of Hope" "Promotion of Temperance" "Jews In Prussia" and more.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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699142

A mixed bag of content...

Item #699142

December 26, 1836

PHILADELPHIA MIRROR: Quarto Edition of the Philadelphia Saturday Courier, Dec. 26, 1836  A mixed bag of literary items, some news reports, etc. Eight pages, some light foxing or staining, a few older tape mends near margins, good condition.

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699129

Very descriptive account of an overland excursion...

Item #699129

November 30, 1858

THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1858  



* Uncommon publication

* People migrating West




The front page has a full column taken up with a wonderful: "Description of the Overland Route" from Los Angeles to Springfield, Illinois.

This is a terrific and very descriptive account of the overland route, with mentions of Los Angeles, Temecula, Indian Wells, Fort Yuma El Paso an... See More  

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699121

An "omnibus" newspaper from London...

Item #699121

September 07, 1832

THE NATIONAL OMNIBUS; & GENERAL ADVERTISER, London, England, Sept. 7, 1832  This was not a "newsy" newspaper but rather, as noted in the masthead, "A Journal of Literature, Science, Music, Theatricals, and the Fine Arts". With many advertisements as well.

Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.

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699111

Brigham Young... San Francisco... Mormon Temple...

Item #699111

July 11, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1857 



* Mormons - Mormonism - Brigham Young

* Very early view of San Francisco

* Salt Lake Tabernacle under construction




Front page shows: "Camp of the Pilgrims to the Jordan" and a half page: "Valley of the Jordan and Dead Sea" with a related article: "Travel Notes in Bible Lands". Small print of: "John P. Dur... See More  

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699108

Winslow Homer centerfold...

Item #699108

January 28, 1860

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 28, 1860 



* Winslow Homer woodblock illustration



Featured is a very nice, tipped-in (no binding holes), double page centerfold: "Skating On the Ladies' Skating Pond in the Central Park, New York" by famed artist Winslow Homer.

Many other prints within including: "The Late Lord Macaulay"; 3 prints of: "Irving Park, Tarryto... See More  

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699025

Decorative masthead...

Item #699025

July 31, 1858

BOSTON OLIVE BRANCH, July 31, 1858  A family-oriented newspaper with science, literary, horticultural, art and humor-related content. Large decorative mastheads. Several small wood-block illustrations. Page 7 has an ad for: "LIFE THOUGHTS", by Henry Ward Beecher.

Complete in 8 pages. Archivally mended at the mid-fold on all pages due to separation at the fold. Previously folded int... See More  

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699024

Revival of the Southern slave trade?

Item #699024

March 06, 1858

NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858  Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States". The article includes: "Some of our n****r worshiping contemporaries have started off upon a new scent. A bill has been passed by the Louisiana House...authorizing the importation into that state of voluntary negro apprentices to labor for a term of years &a... See More  

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699008

New lifestyle for ladies in California...

Item #699008

July 16, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1849  Page 3 has an interesting article: "What The Ladies Do In California" now that they are in a dramatically different living situation than they were used to before moving close to the gold mines.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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699001

One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...

Item #699001

December 24, 1819

ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Dec. 24, 1819  



* Very rare & early Southern publication



This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer. The front page has a lengthy obituary report and an article: "Adam Poe's Contest with Two Indians" plus many ads (some in French), which the back page has a report concerning India... See More  

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698998

One of the less common titles from antebellum Florida...

Item #698998

October 20, 1841

STAR OF FLORIDA, Tallahassee, Middle Florida, Oct. 20, 1841



* Rare antebellum publication



We have had a few titles from Florida before the Civil War, but this is more rare than the others. Various news & ads of the day. The back page has an illustrated runaway slave ad.

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.... See More  

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698970

"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...

Item #698970

September 08, 1854

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Sept. 8, 1854  



* Extremely rare publication



We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.

Among the articles: "The Results of Emancipation" "The Fugit
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698968

Great wealth of information on how to train soldiers...

Item #698968

July 03, 1841

NEW YORK MILITARY MAGAZINE, July 3, 1841  A very scarce title that existed for just six months. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.

Among the articles: "Sketches of Uniform Companies" "Review - From the Army Regulations" "Artillery Tactics - Adopted by the War Department" "Order of Encampment" and so much more.

Sixteen pages, 6 1/2 by 10 inches, ver... See More  

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698965

Existed with this title for just over six months...

Item #698965

December 14, 1803

NEW-ENGLAND REPERTORY, Newburyport, Mass., Dec. 14, 1803  



* Early 19th century original



This existed for just over 6 months with this title, this being the volume 1, number 47 issue. It was continued by "The Repertory".

A typical newspaper of the day with news and ads. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

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698964

See the handsome masthead...

Item #698964

July 07, 1810

NOTTINGHAM JOURNAL, England, July 7, 1810  



* Nice masthead engraving for display



Perhaps the finest feature is the beautiful masthead, with very ornate lettering and a handsome engraving as the central feature. Also a partial red tax stamp at the top. 

Four pages, great condition.

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698962

It existed for just one year...

Item #698962

July 25, 1820

THE PATRON OF INDUSTRY, New York, July 25, 1820  This newspaper existed for just one year, this being the volume 1, number 6 issues. It was published under the auspices of "The National Institution for the Promotion of Industry". 

Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

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698961

Cadiz, Ohio in 1835....

Item #698961

September 10, 1835

THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1835  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 issue.

This is the volume 1, numb... See More  

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698957

Early religious newspaper...

Item #698957

September 27, 1811

HERALD OF GOSPEL LIBERTY, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1811  Basically religiously-themed content in this 4 pages newspaper. Never bound nor trimmed, wear at the folds and margins, foxing, 9 1/4 by11 1/2 inches.

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698955

One of the less common illustrated papers of the era...

Item #698955

April 07, 1860

ILLUSTRATED TIMES, London, England, April 7, 1860  An illustrated newspaper in the mold of the more famous "Illustrated London News" and later "Harper's Weekly" but this title is less common.

The front page print is: "New Uniforms of Metropolitan Rifle Vol. Corps" with several prints inside of Algiers; "The Metropolitan Railway" "Scarborough H... See More  

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698953

A publication for the music world...

Item #698953

December 03, 1853

THE MUSICAL WORLD & NEW YORK MUSICAL TIMES, Dec. 3, 1853  As the title suggests, a little paper focused on the world of music from before the Civil War. 

Twelve pages plus the 4 pages of the outer wrapper, 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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698951

It existed for just two years...

Item #698951

September 01, 1847

THE INSTITUTE OMNIBUS & SCHOOL-DAY GLEANER, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Sept. 1, 1847  An uncommon title that existed for two years, this being the volume 1, number 2 issue. It was: "published at the Pittsfield Young Ladies' Institute".

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 1/2 by 12 issues, various foxing & mild wear at the margins.

This is the first of this title we ... See More  

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