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Rare 1850 magazine by author Charles Dickens literature...
Item #695980
November 30, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Nov. 30, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dick... See More
German language newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #695934
July 04, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 4, 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 other inst... See More
Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...
Item #695907
February 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847 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: "Mexican News--Direct" which has a wealth of reporting on the Mexican Wa... See More
On the flag of the United States...
Item #695906
May 01, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1818 The back page has over 2 columns taken up with a very lengthy list of Acts of Congress which were recently passed. Included very inconspicuously within the list is: "To establish the flag of the United States--House, April 4, 1818." (text of the Act not included)
This was the historic Act which formalized how the flag would be altered in future as a... See More
Sinking of the ship Royal George...
Item #695904
April 07, 1849
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.
Davy Crockett to end his days in Texas... Terrific content on the Texas Revolution...
Item #695902
December 05, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1835 The front page has a brief yet significant report stating: "Col. Crockett has proceeded to Texas--to end his days there. A supper was given to him at Little Rock, Arkansas." How true this statement was, as just 5 months later he would be killed in the Battle of the Alamo.
But certainly the most significant report is an excellent ... See More
Texas, Santa Anna, George Washington...
Item #695897
July 30, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30,1836 A front page item headed: "Texas" includes: "...the Texians & the Mexicans both seem to be animated by enthusiasm. The former were receiving reinforcements from the United States & the latter were rising en masse & forming into military bodies for the purpose of proceeding to Texas...the Texian army, estimated at ... See More
Special Offer for Members - 3 issues at a discount...
Good through Monday, May 29, 2023...
Item #695895
You are invited to select any 3 issues from a set of nearly 2,000 authentic newspapers, and pay only $55, plus S&H ($12 within the U.S.). Links to the items which qualify are shown below. In case you "get lost" while browsing, an issue must have the following note at the bottom of the listing to qualify: "Included in the Member's Special Offer which expires on May ... See More
From Greensboro, North Carolina... Slavery statistics...
Item #695893
May 18, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (now spelled Greensboro) North Carolina, May 18, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Page 2 has: "The African Slave Trade--The Victims" which has various statistics. One item notes: "...The greatest number of slaves captured was in the last mentioned year, and amounted to 6712, of whom 558 died between capture and adjudication...The smallest num... See More
Special Offer for Members - 6 issues at a discount...
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Item #695833
You are invited to select any 6 issues from a set of nearly 2,000 authentic newspapers, and pay only $100, plus S&H ($15 within the U.S.). Links to the items which qualify are shown below. In case you "get lost" while browsing, an issue must have the following note at the bottom of the listing to qualify: "Included in the Member's Special Offer which expires on May... See More
Desirable print of Billy Bowlegs... Yachting...
Item #695815
June 12, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1858 An article "Billy Bowlegs in New Orleans" features a nice full figure illustration of: 'Billy Bowlegs, Chief of the Seminoles' which includes his signature and year date plus 3 other Indians including 'Ben Bruno, Negro Slave and Favorite'.
The front page article "A Visit to Captain Howes, of The Schooner 'Mobile... See More
Good baseball issue... Cricket... "A Tale of Two Cities"...
Item #695814
October 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 15, 1859 The prime content is the nice fullpg: "The English Cricketers--the Eleven of All England", and the double-page centerfold, which has both a terrific illus. of "A Base Ball Match at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken" (showing a game in progress - showing the entire field), with the other half showing a cricket match.
The front-page shows... See More
Jews in China... Sidney Rigdon (?) - possible Harmony, PA influence (?)...
Item #695751
November 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1826
* Sidney Rigdon - possible Pre-Mormon influence
* Jewish settlements in China
Inside has a small report: "The Harmonists, at their new settlement near Pittsburg, are paying great attention to the breeding of sheep and the manufacture of woollen goods. They will have nearly 4,000 acres of land for s
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Early 1845 anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #695425
May 16, 1846
THE HERALD OF FREEDOM, Concord, New Hampshire, May 16, 1845
* Rare abolitionist publication
A semi-monthly anti-slavery newspaper done by Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. Fifteen years prior to the American Civil War.
Four pages, a few foxing spots long the left margin (see), generally very nice.... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #695078
August 01, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #694998
October 26, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 26, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "HENRY THE FOURTH", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr.. Poe" as Sir Richard Vergon. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Alla... See More
Great issue with much detail on the death of Joseph Smith...
Item #694959
July 20, 1844
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1844 The top of page 7 has a very notable report headed: “The Murder of Joe Smith", a report taken from the ‘Warsaw Signal’, “…a paper that has from the first taken a most active part against the Mormons…”.
It includes in part: “…company of about 100 men marched to the jail in Carthage & d
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"Bardic Symbols" -by Walt Whitman - his 1st apperance in The Atlantic Monthly
Item #694926
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, April, 1860* Walt Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" - 1st appearance
* also Whitman's 1st appearance in The Atlantic Monthly
* 2 lines deleted by the publisher
Pages 445-447 have Walt Whitman's, "Bardic Symbols," which is both the poem's 1st appearance and Whitman's 1st contribution to The Atlantic Monthly. According to the Walt Whitm... See More
Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #694925
February 01, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812
* Carthagena's independence
* Rare mention of The Inquisition
* Report from Caracas re: their independence
Page 7 has under the heading "South America" mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOV... See More
Much regarding The Shakers: their customs and beliefs...
Item #694924
September 21, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1822 Starting on page 37 and continuing to the top of page 39 is "The Shakers" which is a lengthy article providing at least one early 19th century perception of the beliefs and customs of the Shakers.
Of note is their belief that there is to be no resurrection of the body upon death. The specific group of Shakers being describ... See More
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #694921
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers! A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society...
Item #694653
July 16, 1864
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, July 16, 1864
* Rare Anti-slavery publication
* American Civil War era
* Abraham Lincoln as president
This newspaper was the official weekly newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society, established in 1840 & was published continuously until the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution in 1870.
This being from the ... See More
Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address... Delivered by Meriwether Lewis...
Item #694441
December 19, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* His 1st State of the Union Address
Beginning at the bottom of the ftpg. is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, prefaced with a note stating that it was delivered to each House by Mr. Lewis (of Lewis & Clark fame), Secretary to the President.
What follows, and taking over half of page 2, is Jeffe... See More
Jenny Lind... opera singer....
Item #694322
July 01, 1848
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, July 1, 1848
* Jenny Lind... The Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer of eventual P.T. Barnum fame
Page 3 has a small heading, "Jenny Lind", which includes a 1/2 column of text related to the world-famous opera singer nicknamed "The Swedish Nightingale".
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some ... See More
Great Train Wreck of 1856...
Item #694237
July 18, 1856
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, July 18, 1856
* Great Train Wreck of 1856 (1st report)
* Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
* The Camp Hill Disaster
The front page has an article headed: "APPALLING CALAMITY" "Collision on the North Pennsylvania Railroad" "Wreck Of An Excursion Train" "Burning of Several Cars" "Suicide Of One Of The Conductors&qu... See More
1842 anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #694087
November 24, 1842
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Nov.24, 1842
* Rare abolitionism title
As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the Civil War.
Four pages, some wear and separation at the folds fixed with archival mending, two stains, a few small margin tears.... See More
Star of the West...
Item #693843
January 11, 1861
NEW-YORK TIMES, January 11, 1861
* Start of the Civil War ?
* Star of the West attacked
Page 1 has a subheader reading: "Confirmation of the Reports Relative to the Star of the West".
Page 5 has the following headlines: "ARRIVAL OF THE NOVA SCOTIAN" "BOMBARDMENT OF GAETA" and more.
Many believe that Star of the West incident was the actual start of the Civil ... See More
Early from the capital of Florida...
Item #693632
March 31, 1849
THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, March 31, 1849
* Early California gold rush report
* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida
A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news... See More
A city of gold...
Item #693631
February 10, 1849
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, February 10, 1849
* California gold rush
Page 3 has a report headed: "A Golden Joke" which focuses on a letter from San Francisco which includes in part: "After a journey of several thousand miles, during which we have suffered more than I was formerly led to believe human beings could endure, we have at last arrived on the borders of the... See More
1856 "Bleeding Kansas"...
Item #693555
June 12, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 12, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 3 has a report headed: "The War In Kansas" "Reign of Terror in Kansas" and more (see) which is concerning the trouble in Kansas over the slavery issue.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Dealing with the Mormon troubles in Missouri...
Item #693474
February 02, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 2, 1839
* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
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* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
Very ornate, America-themed masthead from the mid-1800's...
Item #693453
January 01, 1849
SUNDAY TIMES, N.Y., 1849-1852 The photo shows the very nice masthead of this title which measures 15 1/2 inches across and is 3 inches tall. Mostly topical reports and literary-related content, some ads.
Some lite staining, a little foxing, and a few small margin tears, but in overall average or better condition.
The issue you receive will differ in date and content than the one shown, but it wi... See More
From the deep South with slave related ads...
Item #693406
September 06, 1854
THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Sept. 6, 1854
* Rare antebellum publication
* 7 illustrated slaves related advertisements
* From the deep South
News of the day with several advertisements including 13 illustrated steamboat ads. Page 2 has two slavery related ads. And five more on the back page. (see)
Four pages, a few printing flaws on the front page, generally nice.... See More
Published by Horace Greeley...
Item #693324
March 30, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, March 30, 1839
* Very early by Horace Greeley
Has various bits of news, some literary content, original compositions and ads. Ornate lettering in the masthead. A very early publication done by the famed Horace Greeley.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches, minor light foxing, nice condition.
African Lion Exhibit in 1802 Boston...
Item #693290
November 24, 1802
BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, Nov. 24, 1802 The top of the front page has a notice for an exhibit of A beautiful African Lion which includes details about the event and a woodcut of a lion. Light foxing.
Print of the "national flag" for Florida...
Item #693247
January 25, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 25, 1861
* Rare Confederate Florida flag print ('National Flag')
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln in Springfield
* Pre Civil War tensions in the South
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "Important From Springfield" "Mr. Lincoln And The National Crisis" "Fears of Failure of the Incoming Administratio"
The back ... See More
Battle of Solferino w/ map...
Item #693071
July 07, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1859
* Battle of Solferino, Italy
* Second Italian War of Independence
The front page has one column headings: "Another Terrible Battle and Another French Victory" "Upwards of Four Hundred Thousand Men on the Field of Battle" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #693053
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least 5 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.
Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More
Destruction of the 'Nauvoo Expositor' by Joseph Smith... Early report of John Sutter...
Item #692952
June 25, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 25, 1844
* Destruction of the "Nauvoo Expositor"
* Prelude to Joseph Smith's murder
* Mormons - Mormonism
The front page has one of those little gem reports collectors seek: very early mention of a name that would be notable years later.
Printed here is a letter which says in part: "...the following communication fro... See More
One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Smith...
Item #692826
August 12, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837
* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln
* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention
An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a spec... See More
Much on the case of fugitive slave Henry Long...
Item #692806
December 28, 1850
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, December 28, 1850
* Fugitive slave case
* Henry Long
Pages 4 & 5 have over a column taken up with an article headed: "Alleged Slave Case" with various subheads, concerning the case of fugitive slave Henry Long, about whom much is written on the web. Much detail, as this was from the beginning of the very controversial Fugitive Slave Act.
Eight pa... See More
The fugitive slave case of Bill Fisher...
Item #692805
July 27, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 27, 1853
* Fugitive Slave Case
* Bill Fisher
The front page has: "The Fugitive Slave Case--The Health of the City, etc." being the slave case of Bill Fisher. This report takes three-quarters of a column and includes: "...as soon as the marshal drove off with the slave, a number of them followed the carriage. The friends of the slave will follo... See More
Minting California gold coins...
Item #692773
November 10, 1849
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, November 10, 1849
* California gold rush
The back page has: "California Facts" which includes: "...Within a few days gold coins of the value of ten dollars made from the California metal have been issued by Messrs. Moffatt and Co...and by Messrs. Wright & Co...of San Francisco. They are very similar in appearance and also strongly resemble the ... See More
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