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Very early sewing machine...
Item #565374
September 24, 1853
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 24, 1853 The front page has both an article and two illustrations on: "Miller's Sewing Machine" which was one of the earliest to be commercially developed (see photos). The text is very descriptive on how the machine works.
Complete in 8 pages, other scientific developments on the inside pages, some slight rubbing at folds, generall... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... Death of Kit Carson?
Item #565239
July 18, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848 This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln" (s... See More
South Carolina Secession Convention...
Item #565228
December 26, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 26,1860
* Proceedings of the South Carolina Secession Convention
The front page has: "The Disunion Crisis", "Important Dispatches from Washington", "Mr. Seward's Propositions in the Senate Special Committee", "No Probability of an Agreement", "The South Carolina Commissioners not to be Recognized" ,"... See More
Reward offered for Thomas & Ellis Starr...
Item #564931
February 02, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, February 2, 1845 A page 2 report from the Cherokee Advocate states that National Council passed a bill authorizing the principal chief to offer a reward for the capture of Thomas and Ellis Starr, perpetrators of the famous Vore tragedy in 1843.
Other news of the day with many ads. 4 pages in nice condition.
Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #564639
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Massachusetts, 1832* Rare & early Catholic religion newspaper
* Huge masthead with a heraldic eagle
This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" an... See More
Broadsheet Extra...
Item #564443
January 21, 1834
TRANSCRIPT.....EXTRA. Inaugural Seech of His Excellency JOHN DAVIS, Delivered in Convention -- This Morning -- January 21, 1834.
The front page and almost half of the back page of this broadsheet is comprised of the Inaugural Speech to "Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives" and is close by "JOHN DAVIS" with the date line Boston, January 21, 1834.... See More
Significant battle in the Mexican War...
Item #564348
May 08, 1847
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, May 8, 1847 Page 2 contains a brief yet graphically dramatic news item: "GREAT BATTLE AT CERRO GORDO!" the text reading: "Intelligence has just been received of a great battle at Cerro Gordo, between Gen. Scott and Santa Anna, in which the Mexicans were defeated, & their army completely routed. Five Mexican Generals were taken priso... See More
The HMS Caledonia...
Item #563895
November 20, 1841
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, New York, NY, November 20, 1841
* Rare HMS Caledonia broadsheet extra
A folio-size single sheet extra with a banner head just below the masthead: "Arrival Of The Caledonia At Boston" & a banner subhead: "Twelve Days Later From Europe".
Has news from London & some ads on the ftpg. & all ads on the reverse.... See More
National Lord's Day Convention...
Item #563760
November 30, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., November 30, 1844
* National Lord's Day Convention
* Slave trade
On pg. 3 under "National Lord's Day Convention" is a report about the evening session of the convention, followed by a list of the resolutions that were adopted at the session held the next morning. Printing crease affects about eight words in one of the resolves. ... See More
Nice reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #563568
September 16, 1847
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, September 16, 1847 Page 2 has the last column headed: "Later From Scott's Army" "Two Bloody Battles" "Names of Officers Killed, etc." This detailed report takes almost the entire column (see for portions).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, many back page illustrated ads, some various browning, generally nice.
First elections in the Florida Territory...
Item #563492
September 15, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 15, 1826
* Florida Territory elections for 1st time
Page 3 has a historic report reading, in full:
* An election is to be held in Florida on the first Monday in Oct. for the first time...in that territory. Thirteen members of the Legislative Council are to be chosen, in conformity with the act of Congress of the last sess... See More
Athenaeum Gallery was reopened... Daniel Webster...
Item #563393
May 21, 1828
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1828 A pg. 2 report says that Athenaeum Gallery was reopened "...with an addition of nearly forty pictures from the valuable collection of the late President Jefferson..." There is also a letter to the Mayor of Boston stating that Congress appropriated money for the preservation of Deer Island in Boston Harbor, and for the removal ... See More
Very early Florida newspaper...
Item #563349
September 02, 1854
THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, September 2, 1854 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital of Florida, seven years before the Civil War began.
Almost the entire front page is taken up with 18 Acts of Congress, a few including: "An Act to increase the pay of... See More
Cadiz, Ohio in 1836....
Item #563243
April 25, 1836
THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, April 25, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Volume 1 issue
A magazine of history, delving very extensively into just a few topics with each issue. Unusual in that this periodical's format was to use "flowing text", meaning sentences ran over from issue to issue, so any given publication would begin in the middle of a sentence from the previous... See More
General Tom Thumb....
Item #563224
August 22, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., August 22 , 1844
* General Tom Thumb as a young boy
* P.T. Barnum circus attraction
Page 3 has a report about "Tom Thumb At Paris" that reads, in part:
* As it is the intention of Mr. Barnum to visit Paris with Tom Thumb....The General, having worn out Napoleon in England, he will there, in polite deference to French prejudice, ap... See More
Copper mines in Missouri...
Item #563182
February 01, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 1, 1845
* Early copper discovery
A front page report about "Copper" says:
* We understand that very excellent mines of copper ore have been discovered on both sides of the Merrimac River in Franklin County, Missouri above the mouth of the Indian Creek...
& a bit more about size of the discovery.
Other news of the day. 4 pages in ni... See More
Franklin Pierce...
Item #563142
July 21, 1852
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 21, 1852
* Franklin Pierce for president of the United States
* Letter from Pierce
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle & banner is an endorsement supporting the Pierce-King ticket.
Page 2 also has a patriotic letter from Pierce declining an invitation to the 4th of July celebration at Philadelphia due to a... See More
Copper discovered in Northern Michigan...
Item #562994
January 02, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, January 2, 1844
* Early Michigan
* Copper mining
Page 3 has a report from a Rochester newspaper about "Copper Mines" that says:
* ...331 veins of copper and lead ore have been discovered in Northern Michigan, bordering on Lake Superior, by an exploring party of miners,and that applications have been made to the...Govenment for...permits...compan... See More
Famous German colony established in Missouri...
Item #562153
June 23, 1845
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated June 23, 1845 Page 2 has a report from a St. Louis paper that says: "The steamer Bridgewater arrived last evening, from the Ohio, with 236 immigrants, from...western...Pennsylvania. This is the third trip...this season...bringing about the same number; they are of German origin, and are about to settle near Hannibal...where a colony has been formed, which... See More
The Orleans Drinking Club...
Item #562111
September 25, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., September 25, 1847
* Uncommon sport's related periodical
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." Inside has the summaries and scores of two cricket matches, plus the lyrics of the "Song Of The "Orleans Drinking Club".
Other topics throughout. Some foxing ... See More
St. Vitus's dance...
Item #562009
August 05, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, August 5, 1829
* Rare St. Vitus' Dance disease
* Early 19th century original
Among the page 3 obituaries listed under "Died" is one about an 11-year girl afflicted with St. Vitus's dance, plus mention of a brother "...who died a few years since...afflicted with the same disorder."
News of the ... See More
Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...
Item #561934
June 26, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816
* William S. Smith death
* Abigail Adams
Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort se... See More
Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?...
Item #561912
March 10, 1838
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, March 10, 1838
* Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?
An inside page has a report about an "Extraordinary Plant" that inhabits the "vast prairies" of North America.
About the plant, the report says: "...the ends of the leaves being armed with teeth which the power of closing up on being irritated by any substance, as for instance, a... See More
Crisis in the South...
Item #561801
December 12, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated December 12, 1860.
* Southern crisis
* Secession options
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of pre Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's president elect era before his inauguration.
Among the one column headlines on the tensions building in the South prior to the Civil War are:
* THE SOUTH... See More
America At War...
The Great War Collection (Eleven issues)...
Item #561531
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American ... See More
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All with a "cash for Negroes" advertisement...
Item #561511
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., May, 1837 * Negroes wanted for cash
* Slavery
This issue has a page 2 advertisement as seen in the photo, beginning: "Cash For Negroes.---I will give the highest cash price for likely Negroes, from ten to twenty-five years of age..." with just a bit more text (see).
Complete in 4 pages, minimal edge wear, nice condition.... See More
Niagra Falls... Pneumatic Railroad...
Item #560948
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, February 2, 1842* American Musuem
* Niagara Falls - Early railroad
Page 2 has a report about the attractions at the American Museum, including a model of the city of Dublin, the "Falls of Niagara, with real water", the Grand Cosmorama, the Pneumatic Railroad and some of the performances.
Other news of the day with ads. 4 pages in nice condition.... See More
Item #560876
LEWISBURG CHRONICLE, Union County, Pennsylvania PA, 1857* Pre Civil war era original
A nice newspaper of four pages from this small town in central Penna., the home of Bucknell University. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Folio size. Cleanly cut at the spine but not affecting any type. Generally in nice condition.
From the Mexican War...
Item #560805
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, 1846 * Pre Civil war era reading
One of the more popular titles of the mid-19th century, and from this critical year during the Mexican War. Contains various news of the day including reports on the Mexican War. Complete in four pages, large folio size, very nice condition.
Famous title with Mexican War content...
Item #560803
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, 1847 * From the Mexican war
The very famous James Gordon Bennett newspaper the "New York Herald" also published a weekly edition, summarizing the various news events from the previous week. The issue featured an engraving on the front page, and this being from the critical period of the Mexican War, war content is found on the inside pages.
Complete a... See More
Small newspaper, nice masthead...
Item #560208
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCER, New Haven, Connecticut, 1829 * Rare title
A very interesting little newspaper which has a great & graphic masthead, featuring an engraving of the angel Gabriel "trumpeting" the news, holding a banner reading "Glad Tidings".
This issue is complete in 16 pages, was never bound nor trimmed, measures 7 by 10 1/2 inches, and is in n... See More
Death of Christian Clemens...
Item #560147
September 06, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., September 6, 1844
* Mount Clemens MI founder death
* Christian Clemens
Among the "Deaths" listed on page 3 is one that says: "At Mount Clemens, Michigan, on the 25th ult., Hon. Christian Clemens..." & a bit more, plus mention that he founded "...the...flourishing village of Mount Clemens..."
Other news of ... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #559606
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issu... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559591
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1803-1808 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. Perhaps a bit of close-trimming.The photo shows an example of t... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #559488
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
The rivers of Texas... from 1849...
Item #559037
August 25, 1849
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, August 25, 1849
* The rivers of Texas
* Post Mexican War era
On the back page under "Sketches Of Texas...No. II" is a detailed report: "Rivers of Texas--Facilities of Interior Commerce--Prospective Improvements of Rivers and Harbors." The report describes the accessibility of the principal rivers of Texas: the Trin... See More
Richard Rush and the Annual Treasury Report...
Item #558603
January 04, 1825
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825 The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.
A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the library...", plus mention that it was extinguished by some citiz... See More
Census of Poughkeepsie...
Item #557903
August 07, 1835
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 7, 1835
* Early Poughkeepsie New York population
A page 2 report has details from the census of the "enterprising and flourishing" village of Poughkeepsie, including the number of males, and females, "unmarried females under 16", the number of aliens, paupers & "colored" persons as well as the number of births. ... See More
Act signed by Monroe...
Item #557612
April 10, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with many adverti... See More
Pike's Peak mines... Central Park, New York...
Item #557606
December 10, 1858
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858 Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
Other news of the day. Wear at the spine, archival mend to a hole/tear in... See More
A "steam-wagon" in 1860...
Item #557538
July 14, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1860
* Early steam wagon
* Pre civil war from our nation's capital
On page 2 under "Steam-Wagon In San Francisco" is a vivid account of a demonstration of a "steam-wagon" in San Francisco. The account also describes the steam-wagon in detail, mentioning that the vehicle "...weighs about ten tons. The driving w... See More
Proposals sought for expanding the Capitol...
Item #557500
July 20, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1860
* United States Capital building extension notice
* Pre civil war original
* From our Nation's captial
A front page notice headed "United States Capitol Extension" states that proposals "...will be received...until noon...the 21st of August...for furnishing and putting up the iron ceilings of... See More
Nathan Sharp... Shaker Establishment...
Item #557328
January 26, 1836
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, January 26, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Shakers establishment
Page 3 has a report from the "Zanesville (Ohio) Gazette" that states, in part: "Nathan Sharp, the great head of the Shaker establishment, near Lebanon, has taken one of the sisters to wife..." and absconded with a large sum of money & mortgaged the Shak... See More
An Act on Lobster Fishery...
Item #557180
April 17, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 17, 1824
* Lobster Fishery act
* Gloucester, Massachusetts
The front page has: "An Act regulating the Lobster Fishery in the town of Gloucester."
Page 3 has a report about the final performance of the Liliputian Minstrels at Pantheon Hall.
Other news of the day with many ads throughout. Some light foxin... See More
Four Acts and a Resolution signed by John Quincy Adams...
Item #556987
June 24, 1826
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* Washington D.C. improvements
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. One of the acts provided appropriations for th... See More
Wesleyan University Site Selected...
Item #556985
May 26, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated May 26, 1830
* Wesleyan University site selected
Page 3 has a report from the New Haven Herald: "Methodist College. We understand that the committee appointed to determine the location of the collegiate institution about to be established under the patronage of the New England Methodist Conferenc... See More
Marriage announcement with a catching name...
Item #556952
June 02, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 2, 1830
* Marriage announcement with a catching name
* Impossible fasting ?
Listed among the page 2 marriages is one that reads: "In New York, Mr. Brooks Drinkwater to Miss Temperance Pond--a cold water match surely!"
The back page has a report about an Irish woman who had not eate... See More
Born and died the same day...
Item #556942
July 07, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 7, 1830
* Bizarre
* Married couple born and died on the same date
Among the page 3 obituaries under "Died" is one that reads: "At Marie, near Quebec, June 9, Nouvelle Beauce Jacques Gagne, and Magsaline Morin, his wife, both 77 years old. These two persons were born the same day, baptized th... See More
Bound too tightly...
Item #556936
July 08, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 8, 1829
* Lacing clothes too tight causes death ?
Page 2 has a report about the death of a "colored woman" from New York who died suddenly while ironing clothes. An inquest was held and a physician examined the body. It was determined by the physician
* ...that the deceased had been in the hab... See More
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