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Heraldic eagle....
Item #594184
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Conversations of a slave and Jews...
Item #594117
March 17, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, March 17, 1826 The front page has: "Four Jews Converted by Reading the New Testament" (see), and page 2 includes: "Conversion of a Kentucky Slave". Four pages, very nice condition.
The Gold Rush... Death of President Polk...
Item #594092
June 21, 1849
THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* California gold rush
* James K. Polk death
Page 3 has: "California News" which has some comments concerning the Gold Rush, followed by: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see photos). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
1810 Middlebury, Vermont...
Item #594040
September 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), September, 1810
* Rare title
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
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* Rare title
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
Death Of English Author Percy Bysshe Shelly...
Item #593645
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1822 Inside in the "Obituary " section is a report about the death of Percy Bysshe Shelly, one of England's foremost authors of the 19th century, and husband of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Octavo-size, 90 pgs., full title/index pg., nice condition.
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #593142
February 22, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE, Amsterdam, Feb. 22, 1836 A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the comparatively large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news. Note the iconic windmill in the background. I believe the title translates to "Traveling News boy".
Measures 6 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches, 4 pages, great condit... See More
From Philadelphia, PA...
Item #592781
January 01, 1831
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, 1831-1835 (sample issue). A nice antebellum period newspaper from Philadelphia, PA. The 4 page issues have multiple folds with some wear and/or browning at the folds, but are not pulpish or heavily stained. News of the day and period advertising throughout.The image shows an example of what you will receive.... See More
Middletown, Connecticut...
Item #592596
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592437
July 04, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a full column article with small headings: "An Exciting Scene", "M. Blondin's Feat at Niagara Falls" being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several extraordinary exhibitions at the Niagara River. Blon... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592435
August 06, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a one-third column article with small headings: "Blondin'd Last Feat at Niagara Falls" and "He Cuts Capers On His Rope, And Performs Alarming Deeds", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his sev... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592360
July 18, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
* Tightropes w/ wheelbarrow (1st report)
Page 3 has a one-quarter column article headed: "Blondin's Last Performance - Niagara Crossed With a Wheelbarrow On A Tight-Rope", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several ... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592359
August 26, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 26, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
* w/ stove, cooks omelet
The back page has a one-quarter column article headed: "Blondin Crosses the Niagara River with a Cook-Stove, and Cooks an Omelet", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several extraordinary exhibi... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592357
August 22, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker*
* Harry Colcord, Blondon's manager on his back
Page 3 has a half column article headed: "Blondin Carries Man Across Niagara River on His Shoulders", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several exhibitions at the Ni... See More
1853 California gold rush...
Item #591758
November 19, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Nov. 19, 1853 page 2 has half a column headed: "California Siftings" with various reports from during the gold rush era (see). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing to the top quadrant of the front page, some edge & fold wear.
1852 Funeral of Henry Clay...
Item #591462
July 18, 1852
SATURDAY TIMES, New York, July 18, 1852 Page 2 has half a column headed: "Funeral of Henry Clay--His Will--His Family". Other news of the day, 4 pages, large folio size, some staining and a few mends.
Interesting California Gold Rush item...
Item #591190
September 10, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1853
* California gold rush
Page 2 has: "A California City Daguerreotyped in its Directory" which is an interesting, descriptive piece from the Gold Rush era, noting near the beginning: "We have received...'The Stockton Directory & Emigrant's Guide to the Southern Mines'...We confess that we looked through it... See More
Large map... unusual wedding ceremony...
Item #590332
December 18, 1827
NEW YORK AMERICAN, New York, December 18, 1827 Page two of this issue contains a 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 map "Explanation of the Diagram" pertaining to the Harbor of Navarino and the Line of Battle during the Greek War for Independence.
Also on the same page is a very unusual wedding ceremony.
Other news and numerous advertisements, many with illustrations, are within.
Complete in four pa... See More
Port of Alexandria, Egypt...
Item #590280
October 21, 1840
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 21, 1840 Page 2 of this issue contains a map "View of the Port of Alexandria, In Egypt - with the position of the English Fleet and the Turco-Egytian Fleet" with accompanying articles pertaining to situation.
Other news and advertisements, some which are illustrated, are within.
Complete in four pages with some small edge tears, otherwise in... See More
Message from President Monroe...
Item #590279
May 23, 1820
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 23, 1820 Page two of this issue contains a letter from President Monroe to both the Senate and the House of Representatives in regards to correspondence between the United States and Spain respecting the treaty which concluded on February 22, 1819. This is signed in typed: JAMES MONROE.
Other news and advertisements, inc... See More
Indian treaty... burning of Steamboat Erie...
Item #590278
December 04, 1841
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1841 The front page has: "Treaty with Wyandott Indians" which includes: "... the "Wyandott nation were assembled y the Chiefs in General Council o the 20th and 22d instant, to vote upon the question of selling to the United States all their lands in Ohio, and emigrant to the West. After two days and a part of last ni... See More
New schooners for the U.S. Navy...
Item #588876
March 22, 1831
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 22, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* United States Navy
The front page has five Acts of Congress, the first of which is signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. The last is: "An Act to authorize the construction of three schooners for the naval service of the United States." with details (see photos). Also on t... See More
Gold rush in 1853 Oregon...
Item #588666
August 13, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, August 13, 1853
* Western gold rush
Page 2 has: "Gold in Oregon" concerning its discovery there (see photos). Much of the content is literary & religious, but other news reports as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at margins & folds with a few small splits.
Jefferson Davis receives an army promotion...
Item #588532
May 25, 1833
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 25, 1833 An inside page has nearly a full page list of promotions in the army, among which, under "Regiment of dragoons" is: "2d lieut. Jefferson Davis, of the 1st regiment of infantry, to be 2d lieutenant, 4th March, 1833." Less than 30 years later Jefferson Davis would be President of the break-away Confederate Stat... See More
Celebrating the working class of England...
Item #588393
January 01, 1857
BRITISH WORKMAN AND FRIENDS OF THE SONS OF TOIL, London, (1857) This is issue #13. The early issues were not dated but based on the first dated issue, #30 of June 1, 1857, this is likely from the beginning of 1857. This is a fascinating paper and carries a terrific masthead with graphic representation of working men. The ftpg. has a print captioned: "Jack and theYellow-Boys". A few other... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #588148
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 27, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been... See More
Daniel Boone is reburied...
Item #587757
September 26, 1845
NEW YORK WEEKLY EXPRESS, September 26, 1845
* Daniel Boone
Page 4 has an item which begins: "The Reburial of Daniel Boone & his wife at Frankfort, Ky., took place on Saturday...From 15,000 to 20,000 persons were present from all sections of the West. An immense procession was formed..." with further details (see photos).
Complete in 8 pages, this issue has a little spine wea... See More
A man goes over Niagara Falls in 1848...
Item #587738
October 26, 1848
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848
* Over Niagara Falls
The back page has: "A Man Over The Falls of Niagara" which is a nearly half column detailed article on a man who went over the falls in a boat (see). Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Changing the United States flag...
Item #587732
January 16, 1817
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1817
* United States flag changing
Page 2 has a brief yet very significant report on the creation of the United States flag, headed: "Star Spangled Banner" and including: "The flag of the United States is to be altered--The stripes are to be reduced permanently to their original number of thirteen; but the stars ... See More
Rare 1810 Middlebury, Vermont title...
Item #587606
July 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), July, 1810
* Rare title
* Early 19th Century Middlebury VT
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 7 pages is: "Christian Courtesy Exemplified in the Character of Theophilus" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condit
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* Rare title
* Early 19th Century Middlebury VT
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 7 pages is: "Christian Courtesy Exemplified in the Character of Theophilus" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condit
Bedford Pennsylvania & Madison Indiana in 1854...
Item #587336
July 08, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 8, 1854
* Bedford Pennsylvania
* Lake George New York
* Madison Indiana
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* Bedford Pennsylvania
* Lake George New York
* Madison Indiana
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within th
William Parry... Arctic explorer...
Item #587293
September 20, 1823
THE OBSERVER, Salem, Massachusetts, Sept. 20, 1823
* Arctic explorer William Parry
* Upper Savage islands - Repulse Bay, Nunavut
The front page has: "The N. West Expedition" which begins: "The last accounts from Capt. Parry's expedition were of the 22d July, 1821, when he was near the Upper Sauvage Islands, steering...for Repulse Bay..." (see photos). Captain William... See More
From California... Indian treaty sales millions of acreage...
Item #587282
November 04, 1848
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848 The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.
Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" whic... See More
Amherst College...
Item #587242
May 06, 1848
McMAKIN'S MODEL AMERICAN COURIER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1848
* Uncommon title
A very large size, 4 page newspaper, the front page featuring illustrations of "Amherst College, Massachusetts", and portraits of "John Winthrop" the founder of Boston, and "John Winthrop" the first governor of Connecticut.
Complete in four pages, this issue has never been ... See More
Primarily a horse racing newspaper...
Item #587238
December 15, 1860
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 15, 1860 This was a sporting-themed newspaper, however at this point in its career this newspaper was primarily about horse racing to the exclusion of most other sports. One article is headed: "Lexington Races & Fair".
Twelve pages, nice condition.
Uncommon Odd Fellows' title...
Item #587131
September 16, 1848
THE WEEKLY SYMBOL & ODD FELLOWS' MAGAZINE, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1848
* Uncommon title
* Decorative masthead
* Oddfellows society
Actually a newspaper & of quite large size with a decorative masthead. Four pages, various wear at the folds & margins with a small hole at a fold juncture, some edge tears.
Gold discovered in Texas... Indian troubles...
Item #587076
October 29, 1849
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1849
* Texas gold discovery - Gila River
The front page has over 2 columns on: "Kentucky Constitutional Convention". Page 2 has; "Gold On The Gila" which notes: "...arrived at the Gila river...appearances indicate that gold is as plentiful in that region as it is described to be on the Sacramento..." with more (see). The back page has: ... See More
Newspaper from Middlesex, Connecticut... Runaway boy ad...
Item #587055
August 05, 1829
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 1829
* Rare title
* Runaway boy ad
Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (see photo),... See More
Item #586904
June 28, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800 Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For Ladies" & other literary items. Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Existed for just 2 1/2 years...
Item #586832
April 15, 1848
THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, April 15, 1848 A quite scarce newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December, 1849. Among the many items on the front page is: "To The Baptists of Kentucky" which takes over a column. Inside includes: "More Submission to the People--Greater Advances in Human Freedom!!" "The Generals" "Homestead Exem... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #586811
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 30, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, ... See More
Early from Shelbyville...
Item #586791
January 11, 1828
KENTUCKY ADVOCATE, Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jan. 11, 1828
* Very rare title
A volume 1 issue of this early & scarce Kentucky newspaper. Contains various news and advertisements of the day. Page 3 includes: "The Navy of the U. States" "Another Steam Boat Disaster" "Horrid Murder" & other items.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, never-trim... See More
Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington... no escort... no office seekers...
Item #586651
January 28, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 28, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln's trip to Washington D.C.
Page 5 has: "The Lincoln Regime", "The New Administration Still in Favor of Coercion" and "The Day Fixed for the Departure of the President Elect for Washington" which also has a subhead: "Mr. Lincoln's Departure For Washington" which begins: "It is now po... See More
Three front page prints from New York...
Item #586650
November 30, 1844
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, November 30, 1844
* Early for prints in a daily newspaper
The front page features 3 prints: "The Village Home of Mr. Polk, the President Elect", "Broadway in the Afternoon" and "Trinity Church, Broadway".
Eight pages, some foxing but in nice condition.
Existed for just 2 1/2 years...
Item #586547
September 15, 1849
THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, September 15, 1849 A quite scarce newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December, 1849. Page 2 has a rather lengthy: "Address of the Central Committee of Louisville to the Emancipationists of Kentucky ! ", "Georgetown College", "Late from Texas", "Later from Santa Fe and Los Vegas--Indian Fights, et... See More
The Daniel Sickles "insanity" case...
Item #586101
March 01, 1859
HARTFORD DAILY COURANT, Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 29, 1859
* Daniel Edgar Sickles trial
* Philip Barton Key murder
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with: "Assassination of Phillip Barton Key, by Daniel E. Sickles of New York". This murder case created a national sensation because of the lurid details, as Sickles suspected Key (son of Francis Scott Key) of having ... See More
1853 New York City....
Item #585949
July 09, 1853
NEW YORK WEEKLY BUDGET, July 9, 1853 This is the volume 1 number 6 issue. Among the articles are: "Rappings--Tipplings--Spiritual Phenomena" "More Catholic Impudence" "Disasters of a Day" "Jesuitism" & more. Four pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Illustrated runaway boy advertisement...
Item #585889
August 12, 1829
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 12, 1829
* Unusual runaway "apprentice" boy ad
Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints ... See More
A rare and short-lived magazine...
Item #585820
THE WEEKLY INSPECTOR, New York, 1806 A very short lived magazine which lasted but one year, described in it's prospectus as "...a vehicle of intelligence which shall be principally devoted to the political interests of our country...". Not listed in "A History of American Magazines..." (Mott), 8 pages, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition.
Death of Zebulon Pike... New gold coins described...
Item #585699
August 09, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 9, 1834 Page 2 reports on "The new coinage..." describing the new gold coins being produced: "On the face the new coins will be readily distinguished by a head of liberty, disencumbered of a cap. On the reverse the surplus motto "E pluribus unum", which for many years has occupied a portion of the disk above the eag... See More
Item #585409
July 12, 1847
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1847 The front page features a nice illustration of: "The French Mail Steamship Union, Now In Port" The ftpg. has much coverage of: "The Chicago Convention" "The Grand Procession & Organization" with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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