Largest hotel, the Lindell House...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 22, 1860  The front cover has "Huntington's Improved Snow Power" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Largest Hotel in the World" which was the Lindell House in St. Louis, Missouri. This was destroyed by fire in 1867 as reported in the Harper's Weekly issue dated April 20, 1867; "Crandall's Hydraul... See More  

Planning the infrastructure for the United States Navy...

RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN STATESMAN, Providence, Dec. 22, 1829  Almost half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy document: "Navy Yards--Present And Proposed" by the Navy Commissioners' Office & signed in type by John Rodgers, to the Secretary of the Navy, John Branch. It has a lengthy preface as well.

Four pages, tape mend to a lower corner, nice condition. ... See More  

From the library of President James Buchanan...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849  James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.

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Carriers' address for 1803...

NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 4, 1803 



* New Year's carrier address



Almost the full first 2 columns are taken up with the carrier's address poem: "To The Patrons", a tradition in one of the first issues of the new year (see below for details).

Four pages, various foxing/staining, partially loose at the spine.



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$15,000 reward for a huge robbery...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 9, 1855  Page 2 has an interesting "$15,000 Reward" ad in the "Lost and Found" section of the paper, offering much detail on the theft. A few details include: "...the 17th of Sept. last two Boxes were delivered at the office of the American Express Co. in Dubuque, Iowa...Said boxes, on their arrival at the Sub-Treasury in New York were found to ... See More  

Dedication of the Franklin statue in Boston...

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British Hinduras... Nicaragua... General Walker...

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS (Supplement), England, June 7, 1856  The prime feature of this issue is the full back page map of Central America, with an additional page of supporting text providing considerable details of the events in the region. Other prints with text throughout, mostly focused on the 1856 Peace Commemoration in England.

Complete in 16 pages and in very nice condition.

The Creek Indian Treaty of 1832...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1832  Perhaps the most significant content is the full page report headed: "Treaty With The Creek Indians" which has the complete text of the Treaty of March 24, 1832 with all 14 articles followed by the signatures in type of Lewis Cass, William McGilvery, Benjamin Marshall and various Indian chiefs.

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Pirates' rights... Plea for a Washington Monument...

NEW YORK PATRIOT, July 15, 1824  Items include: "Free Trade & Pirates' Rights" "Cause of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron" "General La Fayette" . The back page has: "Washington Monument" which is a plea to create one, not to begin until 1848.

Four pages, small folio size, some foxing, nice condition.

Mary Patton, the "Daughter of Boston"...

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, February 18, 1857  Page four carries "A Heroine of the Sea" which tells the story of Mary Patton, the wife of Captain Joshua Patton. After her husband became seriously ill on a voyage to San Francisco and finding the first mate being incompetent, Mary took charge and placed herself in the role of Captain as well a doctoring her husband, also while being pregn... See More  

Exposing the story of Maria Monk as a fraud...

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1836  Page 3 has an interesting article with  small heading: "Maria Monk's Awful Disclosures". For the background on this I will refer you to our item 629961, a issue of an unusual publication: "The Downfall of Babylon". One of the more sensational stories exploited in later issues of this newspaper w... See More  

The Trial and Execution of Marshal Ney...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 3, 1816  One of the more notable items is the reporting (pages 401-402) of the  trial and execution of the beloved Frenchman Marshal Ney. Ney's execution was an example intended for Napoleon's other marshals and generals, many of whom were eventually exonerated by the Bourbon monarchy. Other news of the day is present throughou... See More  

Acts signed by James Monroe...

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 1820  The front page of this issue contains an act of Congress signed in type: JAMES MONROE. Page 2 has a unusually large advertisement for "For Governor, Oliver Wolcott"

Other news and advertisements (some illustrated) of the day are within.

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Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820 



* Early report on exploring the Yellowstone



Certainly the best article in this issue is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movem... See More  

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, February 7, 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 (see) and a subtitle: "Or, th... See More  

Front page illustration of Prince De Joinville...

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, Dec. 4, 1841  The top of the front page features a nice: "Portrait of the Prince De Joinville" as well as text: "Magnificent Farewell Dinner at the Astor House to the Prince De Joinville..." which is accompanied by an illustration of the layout of the ceremonies (see). Somewhat rare for newspapers of this era to have front page illustrations.

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19th century illustrated circus ad...

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, June 16, 1846



* Illustrated circus advertisement

* 19th century Salem, Massachusetts



Page 3 has an ad: ""Mammoth Circus! Grand Entertainment with Great Addition In Interest, Splendor &c." re. the Rockwell & Stone Circus. Has details, plus an engraving of an equestrian performance."

News of the day includes: "Dreadful St... See More  

American success at Victoria, Mexico...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847  Page 3 has: "Interesting From the Army" with news concerning events near Victoria, Mexico, including: "...that Brig. General Quitman had, on the 29th of Dec., occupied the city of Victoria, the capital of the State of Tamaulipas..." with more. Also: "General Taylor arrived at Victoria with the division of Brig. Gen. Twi... See More  

Anti-Catholic newspaper...

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, January 10, 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 (see) and a subtitle: "Or, th... See More  

The Yellowstone Expedition...

NEW YORK SPECTATOR, June 25, 1819  Page 2 has: "Yellow Stone Expedition" which is a letter fro Col. James  Johnson from near Girardeau, followed by another letter from "Off St. Louis". Two notable letters from his significant & early expedition. The back page has a curious article; "Cow with a Wooden Leg".

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Early account of Hawaii...

CONNECTICUT OBSERVER, Hartford, March 30, 1829  The front page has: "Sandwich Islands" which is an early account of the mission work in what is now called Hawaii. Various other religious reports.

Four pages, some staining on the ftpg., otherwise good.

NEW YORK WEEKLY BUDGET, June 25, 1853  Among the articles are: "Catholic Violence" "Sad Casualty on the N.Y. & Erie Railroad" "How Felons are Made" & more. This is the vol. 1 #4 issue.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

An early life preserver...

NEW YORK SPECTATOR, March 2, 1816  Page 3 has an interesting article of a new devise called a: "Life-Saving Mattress" with a prefacing note that it is: "...not only for all the uses of a common mattress, but also for the preservation of life in cases of shipwreck.", followed by: "A Description of the Patent Life-Saving Mattress" (see).

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Nice report on the funeral of King William IV of England...

THE TIMES, London, July 10, 1837 



* William IV of the United Kingdom



This venerable British newspaper has all columns on all pages black-bordered for the death & funeral of King William IV. Pages 4 & 5 have column heads including: "Funeral of His Late Majesty King William IV" "The Town of Windsor" and a wealth of additional subheads. Pg. 5 has a nice engravin... See More  

The home of Francis Scott Key for sale...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., March 14, 1820 



* Francis Scott Key house for sale ad 

* From the Nation's Capital



A back page notice headed "Valuable Property For Sale" begins: "That large and commodious two story brick dwelling house near the upper end of Bridge street, lately occupied by Francis S. Key, Esq...." plus a few details (see).

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