German language newspaper from Harrisburg...

HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5, 1833  



* Rare publication

* German language newspaper



A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two o... See More  

Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 



* Charles Carroll of Carrollton

* Declaration of Independence signer



The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More  

Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Last letters to Henry Lee



Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More  

Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Last letters to Henry Lee



Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More  

Climbing Pike's Peak... Ad supporting Lincoln for President...

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLIC, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1860  



* Abraham Lincoln about to become President elect

* Presidential campaign that would divide the nation



The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a great & detailed letter headed: "Climbing Pike's Peak".

Page two has a political notice supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice Presid... See More  

Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Last letters to Henry Lee



Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More  

Rev. J.W.C. Pennington letter - purchase of a slave...

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 2, 1854  Page 3 provides an exchange of letters between Rev. Dr. J. W. C. Pennington, Jacob Grove, and Stephen Pennington. The content relates to the purchase of a slave and is quite interesting. 

Other reports include: "Southern Views on Foreign Emigration", "Alexander Hamilton on the Powers of the Government", "Arrival of the Asia&qu... See More  

Jackson's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1833 



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address

* Best publication to be had



Almost the entire back page is taken up with the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: Andrew Jackson. It is headed: "MESSAGE From The President of the United States to Both Houses...".

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Latest news from the Gold Rush...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 1849 



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - miners



Page 3 has a variety of reports under: "From California" which has the latest reports concerning the Gold Rush, a few bits noting: "...Gold is plenty, large quantities being brought every day from the placers...The quantity was thought inexhaustible...The healt... See More  

The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, July 18, 1835 



* Anti-Catholic



A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle:... See More  

A Communist's oath from 1848...

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, August 8, 1848  The front page has an early Communist oath under the heading: "THE OATH OF THE COMMUNISTS." See image for details. Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.

Four pages, small folio size, two cutouts on the 2nd leaf, but otherwise in nice condition. Since the described content is on the 1st leaf, the cutouts do not ... See More  

Christmas issue with 3 collectible color prints...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 24, 1859  In addition to the regular issue, this listing includes the rare/collectible color plates originally included with the "Christmas Supplement", but have often been removed. 

Not surprisingly there are a number of Christmas-themed prints, but the highlight would be the 3 color plates within, they being a two-page print: "... See More  

Winter sports...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 1882  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

The front page is entirely taken up with a montage pf prints showing the enjoyment of winter sports, including ice-sailing, tobogganing, curling, sleigh-riding, snowball fighting, and ice skating.

A very displayable issue.

Complete in 28 pag... See More  

The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870  



* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Oceanport, New Jersey



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More  

Baseball and cricket...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 16, 1870  



* 19th century baseball & cricket



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 6 has over a full column headed: "Base Ball & Cricket Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More  

Baseball...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

Baseball and chess...

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 11, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 6 has reports headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes various notes and news items on baseball.

Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustration.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very n... See More  

Perfect pair of issues: prints of John Heenan and Tom Sayers...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, A consecutive pair of issues for Feb. 18 and 25, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* First World boxing championship match



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

With the world title boxing match scheduled in less than two months, the front page of each issue fe... See More  

Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.

Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More  

Much on baseball... The upcoming Sayers-Heenan boxing match...

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 5, 1859  



* Very early baseball game

* Pre American Civil War era



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for six games. Also a report under: "Fistiana" on: "The Championship... See More  

The famous anti-slavery newspaper...

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1851



* Rare abolitionism publication



An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.

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Great & descriptive letter from Santa Fe on the famed Kit Carson...

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 3, 1851  



* American frontiersman Kit Carson

* Letter from Santa Fe, New Mexico



An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.

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Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... On the Fugitive Slave Law & more...

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1851  



* Harriet Beecher Stowe

* Rare Anti-slavery publication

* Pre-American Civil War era



An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting... See More  

Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847 



* Smithsonian Institution

* Finding a location for

* From Washington D.C.



The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.

The back page has most of a column taken up with: ... See More  

Sinking of the ship Royal George...

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 7, 1849  The front page has a print of: "The Sinking of the Royal George" with the details of the 1782 sinking. The Royal George saw action in the Revolutionary War.

Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with minor fold & margin wear. Generally good. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.