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Piracy... Slave up-rising suppressed...
Item #616957
March 21, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21, 1829 A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is a great report on piracy with nice details of a capture. Also within this issue is a small report of slave uprising in Louisiana. This has interesting news of the day throughout.
Sixteen pages measur... See More
Game of Cricket...
Item #616938
August 07, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 7, 1859
* International cricket match
* Canada vs. United States
* Pre Civil War era
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Great Cricket Match" "The Canada Eleven vs. United States Eleven"
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Early Summer resorts in America...
Item #616937
August 08, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 8, 1859
* Long Branch, New Jersey
* Caskill Mountains & much more
* Summer resorts
Page 3 has an article headed: "Where We Spend The Summer" "Mountain Dew, Spring Water, Sea Breezes and Fashionable Recreation" and much more. Lengthy text takes up over 3 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages,... See More
Lagos Kossuth on Napoleon...
Item #616915
June 13, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1859
* Lajos Kossuth
* Louis- Napoleon Bonaparte
The front page has an article headed: "Kossuth On Napoleon" "His Views in 1851 and 1859..." and more.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
South Bend train wreck...
Item #616908
July 02, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1859
* South Bend train wreck
* Indiana railroad disaster
* Michigan Southern Railroad
The front page has an article headed: "THE TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER" "on the" "Michigan Southern Railroad" "Sixty Or Seventy Persons Killed" and more. (see)
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, light dampst... See More
Klemens von Metternich death...
Item #616907
June 20, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1859
* Battle of Magenta
* 2nd Italian War of Independence
The front page has an article headed: "THE NEWS FROM EUROPE" "THE BATTLE OF MAGENTA" "Napoleon's Despatches to the Empress" "Three Hundred Thousand Men Engaged in the Conflict" "Terrible Slaughter On The Battle Field" and more.
Other news of the day... See More
Klemens von Metternich death...
Item #616906
June 27, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 27, 1859
* Klemens von Metternich death
Page 4 has an article headed: "Death Of Metternich" and more. Text takes up about 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Kansas & the slavery question...
Item #616904
July 19, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1859
* Squatter sovereignty
* Bleeding Kansas
* Slavery question
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Territorial Slavery Question and the Democratic Platform--What Shall be the Platform?"
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Schaghticoke, New York train disaster...
Item #616901
August 04, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 4, 1859
* Schaghticoke, New York
* Nothern Railroad bridge
* Train wreck disaster
Page 4 has an article headed: "Another Railroad Slaughter" "Fifteen or Twenty Persons Instantly Killed" and more. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Early periodical from Western Pennsylvania...
Item #616729
August 01, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, August 1, 1822 The volume 1 number 28 issue of a quite uncommon and very early periodical from Western Penna. Content is primarily religious & includes: "Palestine Mission - Journal of Mr. Parsons, from The Time When He left Jerusalem"; "Naval and Military Bible Society"; "London Female Penitentiary"; Reformation ... See More
Freedom of religious expression protected on campus...
Item #616693
July 11, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 11, 1816
* Freedom of religious expression protected on campus
Page 2 has an interesting article: "Religious Liberty" which is prefaced with a note stating the piece is taken from the new charter of the University in New Hampshire and is: "...of the highest value, & will reflect immortal honor on the Legislature...". Portions ... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #616543
July 15, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1847
* Tabasco, Mexico captured
* Mexican-American War
Page 2 has: "Later News from Santa Fe" with subheads: "Another battle with Mexicans & Indians--Two American killed & 2 wounded--Loss of government Cattle..." and more. The article on the Mexican War takes half a column. Page 3 has: "Important From M... See More
Prelude to the Civil War... Georgia to secede... Much more...
Item #616536
January 19, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1861
* Southern secession
* Fort Sumter tensions
* Prelude to the Civil War
Among the one column heads on the ftpg. are: "The National Troubles" "Animated Debate on the Kansas Bill" "Passage of the Army Bill in Committee of the Whole" "Latest Dispatches from the South" "Declaration of the Georgia Convention in Favo... See More
Tyler's state-of-the-union address...
Item #616491
December 08, 1841
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1841
* President John Tyler
* State of the Union Address
* Best title to be had ?
Half of the front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which concludes on page 2 where it is signed: John Tyler. This was the President's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which began with Washington & continues t... See More
Very scarce title...
Item #616465
May 15, 1846
MONTHLY BULLETIN, New York, May 15, 1846 Actually a quite scarce title as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) notes it began March 15 but doesn't know when it ended in 1846. Only the American Antiquarian Society records any issues of this title and it has but three.
Various news & literary items, nice engraving of an early railroad engine in the masthead, never bound nor tri... See More
Ponoma shipwreck disaster...
Item #616317
May 16, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 16, 1859
* American Clipper Ponoma
* Emigrant ship disaster
Page 5 has an article headed: "Frightful Shipwreck" "Loss of the Packet Ship Ponoma...." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
2nd Italian War of Independence begins...
Item #616300
May 10, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 10, 1859
* 2nd Italian War of Independence
* Franco-Austrian War begins
Page 2 has an article headed: "THE WAR IN EUROPE" "HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEWS" "Commencement of the Great Contest in Europe" "One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Austrians Crossed the Ticino" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 page... See More
Slavery in the U.S. Territories...
Item #616292
May 05, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 5, 1859
* Slavery - slaves
* United States Territories
* Squatter Sovereignty
The front page has an article headed: "The Slavery Question in the Territories" (see)
Page 4 has an editorial titled: "The Slavery Question in the Territories--The Power Versus the Policy of Congress" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Creating the Whitehead Lighthouse...
Item #616007
August 03, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALISTS, Boston, Aug. 3, 1803
* Whitehead Light Station established
* St. George, Knox County, Maine
The front page has nearly a full column with considerable detail on building what is now known as the Whitehead Lighthouse in Maine, headed: "Plan of a Light-House and Dwelling House for the Keeper of it, to be erected oat White-Head, Dis... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #616003
July 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1847 Page 3 has one-third of a column headed: "From California" with some events relating to the Mexican War but more concerning general goings-on in California. Also: "Latest from the Army" takes 1 1/2 columns with Mexican War reports and includes: "Very Late from Vera Cruz and Mexico" as well as: "Late from Tamp... See More
1859 Warren, Ohio...
Item #615945
December 22, 1859
THE TRUMBALL DEMOCRAT, Warren, Ohio, December 22, 1859
* Uncommon title
* Pre Civil War
News of the day with several advertisements just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.
4 pages, some wear and tearing along vertical fold, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Sold as is.
Farming newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #615789
June 16, 1838
FRANKLIN FARMER, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 16, 1838
* Rare & early title
An early title from Kentucky, and as the title would suggest, focused on farming issues. Inside has: "Mineral Resources of Kentucky" among other articles.
Eight pages, never bound or trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, archivally rejoined at the spine, scattered foxing, generally nice. ... See More
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania... Pre-Civil War...
Item #615615
January 11, 1856
LEWISBURG CHRONICLE,, Pennsylvania, January 11, 1856
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements.
Little damp staining in the upper right area, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Naples is captured by the Austrians...
Item #615527
May 16, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.., May 16, 1821 The front page has historic content on the history of Italy with the top of the page: "The Fate Of Naples Decided!" and within the article is: "...The papers announce the important fact that the Neapolitians have FAILED IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A FREE GOVERNMENT! They have signed a convention with the Austrians &... See More
Charles Dickens... Slave ship captured...
Item #615503
May 22, 1841
THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841
* Charles Dickens
* African slave trade
Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).
Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, n... See More
Bonaparte has been defeated...
Item #615460
April 13, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 13, 1814 The ftpg. has as letter from Com. Decatur. Pg. 2 has a brief item: "The advanced Cossack army were within 13 miles of Paris. Bonaparte has been defeated with the loss of 100,000 men." Another item: "Good News!" has: "The bill to repeal the EMBARGO and other detestable laws against which the people of Mass. have so loudly rem... See More
Item #615380
April 25, 1850
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, April 25, 1850 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is almost entirely political, plus advertisements as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends.
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #615213
September 13, 1809
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1809 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.
Nearing the end of Bonaparte's rule...
Item #615066
June 17, 1814
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 1814 The front page and page two carries reports pertaining to the latter moments in in Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor, as well as reports on the war in France. See photos for details.
Also reported on page is the "Death of Chief Justice [Samuel] Sewall". His great-grandfather served as the judge at the Salem witch t... See More
Unicorn found ?....
Item #614704
December 15, 1821
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 15, 1821
* Re'em - Unicorn found in Africa ?
Page has a bizarre report from Africa headed: "The Unicorn" with text that includes: "...that the animal itself must have answered the description of the Reem or Unicorn, which is frequently mentioned in Scripture" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
1854 Germantown, Ohio...
Item #614637
November 09, 1854
TWIN VALLEY LOCOMOTIVE, Germantown, Ohio, November 9, 1854
* Uncommon title
Nice masthead engraving (see), news of the day with several advertisements.
Complete in 4 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #614500
April 21, 1813
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 21, 1813 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, some foxing, generally good.
On the extension of slavery...
Item #614346
February 27, 1847
WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, New York, February 27, 1847 Subtitled: "A Family Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, Morality, and General Intelligence." Although primarily a literary publication, there are various news items at the back. Most of one of the inside pages is taken up with: "The Extension of Slavery" (see).
Sixteen pages, 6 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, scat... See More
The Starrucca Viaduct, still in use today...
Item #614118
February 07, 1852
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 7, 1852
* Starrucca Viaduct print
* Lanesboro, Pennsylvania
The front page features a nice engraving of: "Starrucca Viaduct, on the New York and Erie Railroad". At the time of its construction, the bridge was thought to be the most expensive railway bridge in the world, at a cost of $320,000 (equal to $8,722,462 today). It was the largest ... See More
Springfield, Massachusetts... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
Item #614084
August 26, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 26, 1854 The front cover is a half-page "Philadelphia" which includes an illustration of William Penn and an accompanying article "City of Philadelphia". Inside the issue is a half-page "Don Pedro II., Emperor of Brazil"; an article "Springfield, Mass." which includes three illustrations; h
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First issue of the new format...
Item #613731
July 02, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 2, 1859 This is the first issue of the new format, or "New Series" as described in the dateline. This was previously a folio-size newspaper. The front page has an illustration of "Nystrom's Improved Hydraulic Pontoon Dock". Inside the issue is "Baird's Car Seat and Reclining Chair"; "Crumbie & Brigg's Impr... See More
Earliest newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #613701
February 15, 1843
THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, February 15, 1843 One of the earliest Oneida Community titles we have, from shortly after its formal beginning. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within these 4 pages the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on great
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Print of the oldest ship in the United States...
Item #613691
February 12, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Feb. 12, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
One of the more decorative front pages to be seen with the very ornate masthead (see), plus each page is bordered in a patriotic theme. The front page shows the: "New Post Office, Summer St., Boston" . Two other prints inside plus the back page shows: "Ship Maria, of New Bedfor... See More
Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...
Item #613593
June 02, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855 The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View In Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes ... See More
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #613561
January 01, 1834
SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834). A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year in the masthead however a photocopy of t
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The very first issue published...
Item #613535
March 15, 1846
THE SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE, Putney, Vermont, March 15, 1846 This is the volume one, number one issue; the very first issue published. This is a Christian-themed magazine of 16 pages. Never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. Measures 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #613358
March 11, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., March 11, 1847 Page 2 has: "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico" "Naval" "Army Intelligence" "Mexico" concerning the Mexican War.
Four pages, nice condition.
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #613357
January 07, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 1847 The front page has; "Honor to the Brave--Dinner to Gen. Houston" "The Mexican Armistice" "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico--Hostility Against Americans--Wretched Condition of American Deserters".
Four pages, light damp staining, nice condition.
On the Astor Place Riot...
Item #613320
May 15, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1849
* Astor Opera House
* The Tragedy of Macbeth
Page 3 has a follow-up report on the Astor Place Riot headed: "The Late Riots at New York" and "The Events of Thursday Night", the report taking 1 1/2 columns and carrying over to take most of the back page.
The back page has a small report; "The Gold Dol... See More
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #613310
April 28, 1813
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 28, 1813 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Various literary & news items. Complete as a single sheet issue, generally good.
General Taylor on the Mexican War...
Item #613110
July 06, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, July 6, 1847 Page 2 has: "General Taylor's Letter" which takes over 1 1/2 columns. Also: "Latest From Mexico" with news from the war front. Pg. 3 has: "Later From Mexico" and "From Vera Cruz".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Preparing for the Civil War...
Item #612248
January 29, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 29, 1861 Inside includes: "What Shall Be Done with the Slaveholders' Rebellion?" "Southern Travel & Southern Trade" "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "The Southern Confederacy" "Mr. Buchanan's Imbecility" "Gloomy Prospects in South Carolina" & more. Plus page 7 has a map headed: "Pensacola Harbo... See More
Single sheet "Extra" issue with news from Europe...
Item #612243
January 01, 1855
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, not dated but it would appear to be from the 1850's. Both sides of this single sheet "extra" issue are taken up with news from Europe with the: "Arrival of The Britannia at Boston". Deep masthead, 13 1/2 by 18 inches, great condition.
1856 Cape May fire...
Item #612143
September 09, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 9, 1856
* Cape May, New Jersey
* Mount Vernon Hotel fire
The front page has an article headed: "The Destruction of the Mount Vernon Hotel--Further Particulars"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
The trial of William Parkinson... The Clinton Barge robbery...
Item #611425
November 22, 1845
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 22, 1845 Page three has a column-wide headline "Wm. Parkinson, Charged with the Clinton Barge Robbery" which also includes an illustration of him as well. See photos for details.
Other news and advertisements of the day are within.
This is complete in four pages with several tiny binding holes along the left spine, otherwise is in good cond... See More
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