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Broadside "Extra"...
Item #682301
July 24, 1854
THE EXTRA SUN, New York, July 24, 1854 This is a broadside "Extra", meaning a single sheet and printed on the front only. The page is focused on the latest news from Europe via the: "Arrival Of The Steamship Pacific" with a large print of it.
The reverse has many discrete archival mends, mostly near the margins. Otherwise nice condition.
Taylor's state-of-the-union address...
Item #682237
December 25, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* State of the Union Address
* Best publication to be had ?
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress" including several mention of "...Mr. Davis, of Mississippi..." which was Jefferson Davis, who would become the President of the Confederacy.
Much of pages 4 ... See More
Detailed report on the gold from California...
Item #682232
December 14, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1848 Page 3 contains nearly a full column headed: "The California Gold Specimens" which is an early report on the 1849 Gold Rush. Included is a letter from the director of the U.S. Mint concerning the quality of gold received from California.
Also on pg. 3: "The Proposed Panama Railroad" which admits: "...the necess... See More
Early from Florida...
Item #682206
November 04, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848
* Rare antebellum publication
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
Over half of the ftpg. has various political Acts and documents signed in type by the President: James K. Polk. Va... See More
Thoughts towards reforming politics...
Item #682163
THE REFORMERS' GAZETTE, Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1832 A small periodical with a very ornate and decorative engraving in the masthead. This is a political piece focused on the reform of Scottish or British politics. Items in this issue include: "On the Revenues of the Crown" "Warning to Policemen and Prisoners" "Glasgow Candidates" and more.Sixteen pages,... See More
Charles Dickens... Defends attacks on his personal life...
Item #682129
June 21, 1858
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, June 21, 1858
* Letter from Charles Dickens defending his character
Page 4 has a letter from Charles Dickens which is quite out of the ordinary. Although he states he rarely publicly defends against attacks on his personal life, recent accusations have led him to make an exception, the exception being this letter.
Other news of the day is found thro... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #682105
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 page... See More
Did Texas treat Santa Anna humanely?
Item #682064
October 25, 1836
AMERICAN TRAVELLER, Boston, Oct. 25, 1836 Page 2 has a report: "Late And Direct from Texas" which mentions in part: "...articles by David G. Burnett, the late President, ing vindication of his humane policy towards Santa Anna...".
The back page is mostly filled with ads including many transportation-themed: railroad, stagecoach, & steamboat.
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Henry Clay visits Washington, with his speech...
Item #682058
December 02, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1849 Page 3 contains: "Mr. Clay's List to the City--His Reception and Speech" which does include the test of his speech.
Four pages, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Much on General Joseph Warren...
Item #682052
October 09, 1826
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL, Concord, Oct. 9, 1826 Most of the front page is taken up with a biographical account of "Major-General Joseph Warren" including a report on his death at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Included is an engraving of his memorial.
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor of New Hampshire for a "Day of Thanksgiving, Bravery and Praise". Pag... See More
Masonic Celebration of Washington's initiation...
Item #681958
November 02, 1852
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1852 The front page has a mention of: "Masonic Celebration at Cincinnati", and continues on page 4 describing the annual celebration of George Washington being "initiated as a member of the mystic tie".
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
First airplane death - a passenger with Orville Wright...
Item #681887
September 23, 1908
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, September 23, 1908
* Orville Wright Injured
* Thomas Etholen Selfridge Killed
* 1st powered airplane fatality
Page 4 has: "THE AIRSHIP DIASTER", with a corresponding article of, "The disaster to the air ship of Orville Wright in which the inventor was badly wounded and his companion killed is keenly felt in Washington, where t... See More
News flash on the Mexican War...
Item #681708
May 07, 1846
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1846 The front page has a news flash on the Mexican War headed: "Important" "From the Army of Occupation" "Matamoros Blockaded!" "Lieut. Porter and Three Men Killed!"
Four pages, nice condition.
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #681522
April 12, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 12, 1817 The front page has: "The Late Inauguration" with talk on some details of James Monroe's inauguration.
Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway slave, and a report from the "War Department" concerning those entitled to bounty lands for serves in the military during the War of 1812.
Four pages, some period doodling a... See More
The will of Stephen Girard...
Item #681484
October 19, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, Oct. 19, 1833 Among the many articles are: "Festival of Vine Dressers" "Steamboat Disasters" "Lander's Second Voyage Up the Niger"; a report from a famous Indian language newspaper: "From the Cherokee Phoenix" "Stephen Girard's Will" which takes almost 4 pages.
Girard personally saved... See More
A life not wasted...
Item #681478
November 21, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 1848 Page 2 has a nice piece on the meaning of life: "True Life", which appeared in the History's Newsstand Blog post, "A Life Wasted". Also included are "The Pitcairn Islanders" "The Hadley Falls Dam Destroyed" and much more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Proclamation for Fasting and Prayer...
Item #681474
February 21, 1804
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 21, 1804. The front page has a Proclamation for a "Day of Public Fasting and Prayer", signed in type by the governor: Caleb Strong.
Four pages, nice condition.
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #681467
September 27, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, September 27, 1811
* Exceedingly rare Napoleon Bonaparte occupation newspaper
This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.
In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire, h... See More
From this exclusive Long Island community...
Item #681448
June 14, 1879
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, June 14, 1879
* Rare high class community title
An uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Various local and national news of the day, plus a great wealth of advertisements. Nev... See More
Connection to the Lincoln assassination...
Item #681251
October 16, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 16, 1858
* Theatrical connection to the Lincoln assassination
* Debut of the play "Our American Cousin"
* Three days until opening night
The play President Abraham Lincoln attended on the night he was shot was "Our American Cousin". Its "world" premiere was actually in New York City on October 18, 1858.
This issue contains on page ... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue...
Item #681204
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834
* General LaFayette death
* Jewish Synagogue
Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & th... See More
The United States to buy Texas from Mexico...
Item #681184
January 02, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 2, 1830
* on the purchase of Texas from Mexico
One of the articles is headed: "Gen. Bravo and The Texas" with portions including: "...on the subject of ceding the Texas to this country...The letter is a ...passionate declamation against the acquisition of Texas by the United States, & of vehement accusations against our countr... See More
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #681103
October 03, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 3, 1835 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: "Or, the Triumph ... See More
The Halls of Montezuma...
Item #681036
May 29, 1847
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, May 29, 1847 The top of the front page features a print of: "The New Steam Ship Washington - The First American Ocean Mail Steamer" with related text.
Also on the ftpg. is a large view of: "The Main Plaza In The City of Mexico - View Of the Halls of the Montezumas" with related ftpg. reports on the Mexican War.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Susan B. Anthony petitions for woman's rights... 'Inside View of Slavery...'
Item #680991
October 23, 1855
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1855
* Susan B. Anthony
* African slave trade
The bottom of the front page has an article: "Woman's Rights" concerning the appeal--led by Susan B. Anthony--to the law-makers of New York to work for the: "...restoration of woman's legal and political rights..." and notes that: "...Forms of petition, also woma... See More
Early print of the bluffs along the Mississippi...
Item #680972
August 28, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1852 The front page has a nice print captioned: "Rock Bluffs On The Mississippi" with some descriptive text beneath
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with a bit of fold perforation just above the print, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early California prints from the Gold Rush era...
Item #680960
November 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1852 Of interest is the nice page 4 half page print of: "Sutter's Mill With a View of Coloma, California" and the facing page half page print: "Mission of San Carlos, California".
There is a related article: "California Views" which mentions in part: "...This as the spot where the first discovery of gold was mad... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War as it nears its end...
Item #680944
October 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1847 Page 3 has much reporting on the Mexican War including: "Major Lally's Command" which has reports of the killed & wounded at Cerro Gordo, National Bridge, Paso Ovijas, and at Lasanimas.
Also a report headed: "A Little Later From Vera Cruz" which has much, taking over a full column. There is also ... See More
Traveling in the United States...
Item #680922
April 10, 1852
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, April 10, 1852 Included are two pages of: "Traveling In the United States" which includes four prints including steam ship, sleighing, and railroad. Good text as well.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Famous Tom Sayers & John Heenan boxing match...
Item #680899
April 30, 1860
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match - fight
Appearing at the top of the first column on pg. 6 are headlines reporting one of the most famous boxing matches of the nineteenth century involving John Heenan, the American champion, and Tom Sayers, the English champion.
In the third column under "The Great Fight" is a detailed a... See More
The first "learned society"...
Item #680898
August 15, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C. August 15, 1816 The second page carries an article "A number of the citizens of the District of Columbia, impressed with the importance of forming an association for the purpose of promoting useful knowledge, met on the 28th day of June, 1816,... agreeably to public notice the committee appointed as aforesaid reported the following draft of a con... See More
Print of Jewish hospital...
Item #680798
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England December, 1819 * Early 19th century Jewish hospital engraving
The prime feature would be the full page plate of the: "Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel". Accompanying it is a descriptive article which takes more than a full page.
The other plate called for is lacking.
Complete in 94 pages, full title/contents page f... See More
First of this title we have offered?
Item #680737
March 18, 1837
STAR IN THE EAST & NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSALIST, Concord, March 18, 1837
* Rare publication
* Merrimack County
A religious newspaper with a nice masthead. Perhaps the first of this title we have offered.
Four pages, light damp staining at the right side, good shape.... See More
John Adams invited to celebrate the anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth...
Item #680732
March 30, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1803 The ftpg. has a letter from the people of Plymouth to John Adams inviting him to a celebration of: "...the first landing of our Fore Fathers at this place.", with his response, signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.
Death of Vice-Presdent George Clinton... Statehood of Louisiana...
Item #680643
April 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 25, 1812 Inside has a report headed: "George Clinton -- Dead !" which includes: "... It is with feeling of unmixed veneration for the character of the revolutionary hero, the patriot and statesman, combined in one, that we announce that the venerable GEORGE CLINTON IS NO MORE. He expired about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, at his lodgin... See More
James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #680641
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821
* President James Monroe
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to... See More
The California Gold Rush...
Item #680590
December 02, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1848 Page 3 has a report headed: "From California" which includes in part: "...fully confirms the most glowing accounts heretofore received in the States of the richness & extent of the gold region...the gold is found from the tops of the highest mountains to the bottom of the rivers..." with more. An early report on t... See More
Broadside "Extra" printed in blue ink for the 4th of July...
Item #680561
July 06, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, July 6, 1842 A broadside (single sheet printed on one side only) "Extra" with the content being mostly inconsequential with various European reports.
Very nice condition, 15 1/4 by 20 inches.
Early print of Melbourne, Australia...
Item #680518
December 29, 1855
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 29, 1855 The front page has a nice print captioned: "Melbourne, Australia" along with a full column article with the same heading.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with mild fold & margin wear, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early print of Sitka, Alaska...
Item #680517
December 01, 1855
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 1, 1855
* Rare Sitka, Alaska view illustration
The front page has a nice print captioned: "Sitka, The Russian Possession on the North-West Coast of America". This is a very early newspaper print of this Alaska town, from 12 before America would purchase it from Russia.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds wi... See More
Early print of Eskimo women...
Item #680516
December 31, 1853
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 31, 1853 The front page has a print captioned: "Esquimaux Ladies" with a related article on the Eskimo Indians.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early print of Australia...
Item #680515
April 09, 1853
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 9, 1853 The front page has a print captioned: "Sunday In Australia" with a related article.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early print of a street in San Francisco...
Item #680514
March 05, 1853
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 5, 1853 The front page has a print headed: "American Scenes - Street View In San Francisco".
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early print of St. Johns, New Brunswick...
Item #680513
November 27, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1852 The front page has a print of the: "City of St. Johns, New Brunswick" with a descriptive article as well.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early print of General Scott...
Item #680511
July 31, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 31, 1852 The front page has a print of: "General Scott" who was: "...the Whig candidate for the Presidency, from a late Daguerreotype, which gives, we think, a good idea of 'Old Chippewa's' countenance."
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin tears. Folder size noted... See More
Early print of lava flow in Hawaii...
Item #680507
January 17, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1852 The front page has an early print headed: "Mountains Of Lava and Missionary Station at Kaluaaha, Sandwich Islands" with a related article. The Sandwich Islands are Hawaii.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early scene from the Old West...
Item #680506
November 02, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1850 The front page has an early print headed: "Scene In Oregon" with the caption noting in part: "...taken from Col. Fremont's account of his 'Expedition to Oregon and North California', represents the American Falls on Lewis's Fork of the Columbia River at Fort Hall...".
Four pages, large folio size, never bo... See More
Early scene from the Old West...
Item #680505
September 21, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1850 The front page has an early print headed: "American Scenes - Natural Columns" noted as: "...a view of a singular Hill of Columnar Basalt on the Columbia River, seen and drawn by Col. Fremont on his exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon, etc."
It looks like one of the iconic formations from Monument Valley,... See More
Rare print of the Sierra Nevadas, California...
Item #680504
August 10, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 10, 1850 The front page has what be one of the earliest newspaper prints of a: "Pass In The Sierra Nevada, California" with descriptive text as well. It is taken from Colonel Fremont's book.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with mild fold & margin wear causing a few holes, foxing and staining to the ri... See More
Rare print of General Stephen Kearney...
Item #680501
November 11, 1848
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1848 Page 2 has a very nice & rare print of "General Kearney", a hero of the Mexican War and the "conqueror of New Mexico and California" who had recently died. Quite uncommon to find newspaper prints of Mexican War officers.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with mild fold & margin ... See More
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