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Baseball...
Item #696373
July 02, 1870
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...
Item #696372
June 25, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 25, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 5 has a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes reports on two baseball games as well as reports and news items on the sport.
The same page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustration.
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Baseball and chess...
Item #696371
May 28, 1870
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
Baseball and chess...
Item #696370
May 28, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 28, 1870
* 19th century baseball & chess
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 4 has half a column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes various reports on recent baseball games.
Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustrat... See More
Baseball and chess in the 1870's...
Item #696369
May 21, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 21, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 4 has a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes text and charts for 4 games. Also other baseball-related articles beyond the games.
Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustrati... See More
First British touring cricket team... Much on baseball...
Item #696361
October 08, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859
* English cricket team in North American tour
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overs... See More
Perfect pair of issues: prints of John Heenan and Tom Sayers...
Item #696359
February 18, 1860
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 text on the baseball game...
Item #696357
September 17, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 17, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has considerable text under: "BASE BALL" "Atlantic vs. Eckford" with the box score as well. Also reports and box scores for 3 other baseball games. Cricket reports as well.
Sixteen pages, 11 ... See More
Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...
Item #696355
October 22, 1859
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...
Item #696352
November 12, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 12, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Two-thirds of a page are taken up with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for 10 games. Also a report under: "Fistiana" on: "Tom Sayers and the Benicia Boy--Forthcoming Boneset ... See More
On the upcoming "match of the century"... Early baseball...
Item #696350
November 26, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 26, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has: "Fistiana - The Championship of the World--Heenan vs. Sayers".
This article was in anticipation of what is considered the first world title international boxing match held on April 17, 1860 between... See More
Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
Item #696279
August 12, 1807
THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson letters
The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #695947
March 20, 1851
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.
The complete serialization appeared almos
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On a fugitive slave case... News from California...
Item #695946
March 27, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 27, 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.
The complete serialization appeare
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Great & descriptive letter from Santa Fe on the famed Kit Carson...
Item #695945
April 03, 1851
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...
Item #695938
May 29, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1851 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 on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era be
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Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...
Item #695907
February 17, 1847
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
On the flag of the United States...
Item #695906
May 01, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1818
* United States Flag revision
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 ... See More
Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book...
Item #695884
June 26, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 26, 1851 The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 5 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe".
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". This historic work first appeared as a 41-week ser... See More
Very ornate masthead... Harvard University...
Item #695841
April 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 30, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "Chalk-Sunday in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland"; an early view of: "Harvard University Cambridge, Mass." "The Ship 'Bleroie Castle' i... See More
Just a very handsome issue for display...
Item #695806
December 28, 1815
NEWE GAZETTE VAN BRUGGE, Belgium, Dec. 28, 1815 Sometimes it's nice just to be handsome to be collectible. This issue is not particularly early for a European title, nor am I aware of any historic content. But the masthead is deep, it includes a coat-of-arms engraving, and has beautifully ornate lettering in the title, not to mention two tax stamps in the masthead. And it was never bound... See More
A newspaper promoting the spelling of words phonetically...
Item #695804
May 29, 1847
AI ANGLO SACSUN, New York, May 29, 1847
* Promoting the spelling of words phonetically
Here is one of the more fascinating newspapers that was in the private collection.
This newspaper--which is volume 1, number 11--attempted to exploit a movement to spell words phonetically, just as they sounded. So their motto in the dateline is: "Devoted Tu Ai Difyushun ov Nolej and Nuz, Tru ... See More
From the Territory of Wisconsin...
Item #695765
January 27, 1846
WISCONSIN ARGUS, Madison, Jan. 27, 1846
* Very rare & early Territory publication - Dane County
This is actually a territorial newspaper as Wisconsin did not join the Union until May, 1848. This may be the first territorial Wisconsin newspaper we have offered. This title would only exist for 8 years.
Typical news and political reporting of the day with a wealth of ads.
Fou... See More
A new baseball club in Franklin, Massachusetts...
Item #695739
July 10, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 10, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
The back page has a brief item: "Base Ball Club in Franklin, Mass." which notes: "The base ball players of Franklin have organized themselves into a Club, called the 'Undcas Base Ball Club', of which the follo... See More
The Olympic baseball club of Boston...
Item #695738
May 01, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 1, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a brief item: "Olympic Base Ball Club of Boston" which notes: "The annual meeting of this spirited and excellent Club was held...when the following gentlemen were chosen as officers for the ensuing year...&qu... See More
A new baseball club in Newtown, Long Island...
Item #695737
October 16, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 16, 1858
* Pre Civil War baseball
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which notes: "The Newtown (Long Island) Base Ball Club was organized Sept. 30th with the following officers..." with the details.
Twe... See More
A new baseball club in Brooklyn...
Item #695736
May 08, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 8, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has: "Base Ball" which includes in part: "The Vigilant Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was organized on the first of April by the election of the following officers...The Club has not yet selected the ground on which ... See More
Baseball and boxing...
Item #695735
October 30, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 30, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 5 has: "The Great Prize Fight" which provides a round-by-round report of the boxing match between John Morrissey and John C. Heenan.
Page 7 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which begins: "A Base ... See More
Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship... The Annual Ball for baseball players...
Item #695732
January 07, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 14, 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".
Inside has most a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Seventh Fight of Tom Sayers" which is followed by: "Ei... See More
Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship...
Item #695721
January 07, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 7, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre-fight)
* First World boxing championship match
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has more than a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Sixth Fight of Tom Sayers".
This article w... See More
Fine content on buffalo hunting...
Item #695720
January 21, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 21, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 2 has a nice article: "Buffalo Hunting--The Hon. Grantley F. Berkeley" which is followed by a more lengthy article: "The Hon. Grantley F. Berkeley and the Buffalo" great content on the early stal... See More
Baseball on skates...
Item #695719
January 28, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 28, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a report: "Base Ball" "A Game of Base Ball On Skates" with the report from Rochester, New York. Included is a list of players.
Also within is most of a page taken up with: "Life And B... See More
The historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A new baseball club is created...
Item #695718
February 04, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 4, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Various reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including "The Coming Fight for the Championship - The Probabilities of Heenan Proving Victor&qu... See More
Much on the historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A baseball convention...
Item #695717
February 11, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 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".
This issue has a great deal of reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy... See More
Pre-Civil War baseball, in a sporting newspaper...
Item #695716
April 25, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 25, 1857 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
The bottom of page 6 has a small report headed: "Base Ball" noting in part: "A meeting of the Atlantic Base Ball Club of the city of Brooklyn was held...the following officers were unanimously elected fo... See More
Much reporting on cricket matches from before the Civil War...
Item #695711
October 10, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 10, 1857 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Almost half of page 7 is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable coverage on this sport from before the Civil War... See More
Bandits of California...
Item #695709
April 04, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
One-third of page 2 is taken up with an interesting article: "California Banditti". It notes in part: "...For several years past that section of the country has been swarming with desperadoes who embraced... See More
Much reporting on cricket matches on the front page...
Item #695708
October 17, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 17, 1857
* Early pre-Civil War cricket
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable cove... See More
Early from Rock Island, Illinois...
Item #695507
June 06, 1855
THE ROCK ISLANDER, Illinois, June 6, 1855
* Very rare publication
* Short-lived title
A quite rare title that existed only from 1854 to 1857. This is the volume 1, number 36 issue, and is the only issue of title we have found in our 47 years.
Gregory notes only one American institution has issues of this title, however the American Antiquarian Society has some issues as well.
Large... See More
Reports from the Mexican War...
Item #695506
October 28, 1848
BURRITT'S CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Mass., April 24, 1847 The masthead features a pastoral engraving, showing a lion sleeping with a lamb.
Although much of the content is religious there are other items as well including reports from the Mexican War: "Another Battle In Mexico" "Gen. Taylor and the Presidency" "Equal Suffrage & the Religious Press" &... See More
Early from Alexandria, Virginia...
Item #695465
November 07, 1821
THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD, Virginia, Nov. 7, 1821
* Very rare 19th century American publication
It would appear this is the very first of this title--pre-Civil War--that we have offered.
Page 2 includes: "Pirates Taken" and: "Steam-Boat Case" which involves Robert Fulton and who has the right to operate on the Hudson River.
The back page includes 3 illustrated r... See More
First of this title we have encountered...
Item #695462
January 19, 1831
SUNDAY SCHOOL JOURNAL, & ADVOCATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1831
* Very rare publication
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue, and the very first of this title we have offered, coming from the private collection.
As the title would suggest, the content is mostly religious.
Four pages, moderate wear at margins, generally nice condition.... See More
Rare opportunity for an early title from Georgia...
Item #695461
February 04, 1826
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE & GEORGIA ADVERTISER, Feb. 4, 1826
* Extremely rare publication
* Antebellum South
Rarely do we find antebellum newspapers from the Deep South, but here is one.
A great wealth of advertisements, many of which are illustrated including a back page "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. News of the day is found on page 2.
A rare op... See More
President Jefferson issues a Proclamation...
Item #695457
August 01, 1803
THE REPORTER, Brattleborough (Brattleboro), Vermont, Aug. 1, 1803
* Rare publication
* Windham County
Page 3 contains: "A Proclamation" by the President for convening a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is a volume one issue.
Four pages, 11 by 18 1/2 inches, an archival mend to the back page, good condition.... See More
First of this title we have encountered...
Item #695453
January 01, 1859
THE AGITATOR, Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1859
* Very scarce publication
* Pre-Civil War era
This was a semi-monthly publication that existed for about two years. We can find little information concerning this title. This is the 19th issue published.
The content is primarily literary, with other material as well. This is the first of this title we have encountered.
Eight pages, never... See More
From Doylestown, with two Acts of Congress...
Item #695452
May 26, 1806
PENNSYLVANIA CORRESPONDENT, & FARMERS' ADVERTISER, Doylestown, May 26, 1806
* Early 19th century Bucks County, Pennsylvania
This is the first of this title we have offered.
The back page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is : "To Authorize the Secretary of War to issue land warrants; and for other Purposes"... See More
The last issue published of a title that existed just six months...
Item #695448
May 19, 1809
COLUMBIAN DETECTOR, Boston, May 19, 1809
* Early & Rare 19th century publication
A quite uncommon and short-lived newspaper, this being just the second issue we have offered. It existed for just six months before being sold out to the Boston Patriot. This is the last issue published.
There is an editorial note on page 3: "To Our Patrons" in which they explain the decisi... See More
Very uncommon title themed on temperance...
Item #695447
October 19, 1853
MASSACHUSETTS LIFE BOAT, Boston, Oct. 19, 1853
* Rare temperance movement publication
* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor
As noted in the masthead, this newspaper is: "Devoted To Temperance, Morals, Education, Business, and General Information." Temperance seems to be the dominant theme of many articles.
We believe this is the first of this title we have offered.
Fou... See More
Yacht 'America' wins the first 'America's Cup', hence the name... Cricket...
Item #695443
October 04, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1851
* 1st America's Cup race
* Schooner Yacht "America"
Inside has a nice half-page print captioned: "The Celebrated Yacht America" being the vessel which won the now-famous international yacht race the very first year it was held, hence the name "America's Cup".
This race remains yacht racing's ... See More
Rare, short-lived, comic weekly...
Item #695435
March 27, 1852
THE LANTERN, New York, March 20, 1852 This was a comic weekly edited by John Brougham, the comic actor. Ultimately this paper proved unpopular and perished after just 18 months. This is the volume one, number eleven issue.
There are various comic cartoons within including a full page captioned: "The Mint Question" presented as a broadside (blank on the reverse).
Twelve pages, 8 1... See More
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