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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
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
... See More
* 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
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.
The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #584771
April 09, 1859
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a trio of issues dated April 9, 11 & 20, 1859.
* Daniel sickles murder trial
* Philip Barton Key
The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating the nation... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #584752
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, 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...... See More
Rare religious title from Vermont...
Item #584608
March 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), March, 1810 A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page is the continued "Biography" of the "Life of the Rev. William Tennent" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.
Item #584507
May 22, 1802
THE PORT FOLIO ENLARGED, Philadelphia, May 22, 1802 Basically a literary newspaper done "By Oliver Oldschool, Esq.", with one of the articles reflecting back on actions during the Revolutionary War. Eight pages, 10 by 12 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Map of Algiers...
Item #584006
November 16, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 16, 1816 One of the more notable items in this issue is the very unusual--are quite rare--full page map headed: "Plan of Algiers" which is a somewhat crude illustration of the town, with various details.
Among other reports in this issue are: "The Right & Power of Suffrage", "Convention of Maine", "Yellow Fev... See More
The tragedies of dividing slave families...Zachary Taylor elected president...
Item #583417
November 15, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 15, 1848 Page three contains an article entitled "The Slave Trade" which deals with the tragedies which occur when families foresee that they may possible be separated. This includes inducing their own bodily harm and even their to the point of their own death instead of being separated. "That was a most merciful attempt that was made in the la... See More
Millard Fillmore on slavery...
Item #583405
September 13, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, September 13, 1848 On the front page of the issue is an article entitled "Millard Fillmore on Slavery" in which a gentleman(John Gayle) had sent Mr. Fillmore a letter stating that Southern papers were stating the he was an Abolitionist. Mr. Fillmore's written response is included in the article.
On page four, an article "A Remarkabl... See More
Rewards for deserters.... United States selling land...
Item #583302
May 06, 1817
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 6, 1817 This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, carries reward notices on the front page for men who had deserted from the 6th U. S. Infantry. Also on the front page is an "act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen and marines who were lost in the United States' brig Epervier...". The backp... See More
Eagle in the masthead...
Item #583297
June 27, 1857
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1857 This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, primarily contains literary works along with some news of the day. There are some engravings including: "The Gloria Hill at Rio, from the Passeio Publico", "A Cruel Proscription", "The Shuttle-Cock Nuisance" as well as some illustration a... See More
Martin Van Buren for president...
Item #583261
September 13, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 13, 1839
* Martin Van Buren for president
A volume 1 issue of a newspaper devoted almost entirely to politics. The top of the front page has a nice: "For President, Martin Van Buren..." notice. Four pages, ornate masthead, 11 by 14 inches, great condition.
Themed on horse racing...
Item #583197
October 06, 1900
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & SPORTSMAN, New York, October 6, 1900
* Horse racing
The subtitle is: "A Chronicle of Racing, Trotting, Field Sports, Aquatics, Athletics, and the Stage." But most of the content is taken up with horse-racing items. Complete in twenty pages and in very nice condition.
Early from the capital of Florida...
Item #582954
September 09, 1854
THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 9, 1854
* Rare from pre Civil War South
A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth... See More
Williamsport Pa...
Item #582762
November 24, 1866
THE WEST BRANCH BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, November 24, 1866
* Post Civil War era
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements. Minor staining with little margin and fold wear, otherwise in good condition.
The Bell Tower at Westminster...
Item #582625
February 02, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 2, 1856 Noteworthy content within this issue includes a small print of the new Bell Tower at the new Palace at Westminster, with supporting text. other prints include: "Balaclava Heights", "State Procession Of Her Majesty To Open Parliament" (being a doublepage print), "Wreck of the George Lord", "The P... See More
The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #582624
September 13, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, September 13, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the 4 x 5 inch print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text (see images). Other prints include: "The American Steamship Arctic", the emperor and empress of Russia, "Gloucester Cathedral", a State Carriage, and more (see images... See More
1845 Windsor Vermont...
Item #582283
March 26, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 26, 1845
* Discussion on Slavery
This 4 page newspaper has mostly religious content throughout with a front page article titled: "A Discussion of the Subject of Slavery" which takes up more than 4 full columns.
Other topics and advertising throughout. Complete in 4 pages, 18 by 24 1/2 inc
... See More
* Discussion on Slavery
* Windsor, Vermont
This 4 page newspaper has mostly religious content throughout with a front page article titled: "A Discussion of the Subject of Slavery" which takes up more than 4 full columns.
Other topics and advertising throughout. Complete in 4 pages, 18 by 24 1/2 inc
Information on "The Texas"... on Commodore Decatur...
Item #582052
March 25, 1830
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1830 The back page of this issue contains an article entitled "The Texas" which was extracted from a gentleman's correspondence. "Texas is now in a very prosperous condition. -- There has been more emigration this winter than in several years past. The road is at present full of movers... In anti... See More
Volume 1 issue... Horace Greeley...
Item #581650
March 24, 1838
THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, N.Y., March 24, 1838 A volume I issue (number 6) of this uncommon title published by Horace Greeley, who went on to greater fame as editor of the New York Tribune. Has "Light And Truth" in the masthead below the title. This was a partisan newspaper supporting the Whig Party of New York State. Mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary O... See More
Frontier life and Sporting scenes in America...
Item #581616
March 27, 1858
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 27, 1858 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "The East Gate - Canton". Within the issue is: "The New Ministry"; "Expedition to the Andaman Islands"; "Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D'Urban, Port Natal"; "Frontier Life in America" and "Sporting Scenes in America". Other il... See More
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