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554185

Married for 86 years...

Item #554185

September 26, 1829

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated September 26, 1829



* Married for 86 years



Page 2 has an obituary for Lazarus Rowe, of Limington, Me. This states he was 104 and married at 18, and that his wife died earlier in the year. Has details about his family and his military career. One of the oldest marriages on record.



Other news of the day with advertisements throughout.

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554181

White Face... Highest Mountain In New York...

Item #554181

May 13, 1837

THE GLOBE, Washington DC, May 13, 1837 



* Early Whiteface Mountain description
 



A page 3 report about the "Highest Mountain In New York" states, in part: "White Face, a mountain in Essex County...is found by Professor Emmens...to be 4855 feet above the level of the sea...while Round Top of the Catskill range, hitherto deemed our highest peek, is only 3804....The re... See More  

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554061

Captain John Cleves Symmes...

Item #554061

June 19, 1829

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829



* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death



On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.



News of the day, mostly religious. Some lite foxing, ot... See More  

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553743

The annual message of President Martin Van Buren...

Item #553743

December 05, 1837

THE GLOBE, Washington, December 5, 1837  On page 2 under "Twenty-Fifth Congress, Second Session" is mention that:



* ...the President would send a message, in writing, to...Congress, at 12 o'clock this day. The following message was received from the President... through his private secretary, A. Van Buren, Esq.



Hereafter is the text of the President's message taking all of p... See More  

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553731

Wrestling a bear... Niagara Falls...

Item #553731

January 15, 1848

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, dated January 15, 1848



* Uncommon sporting title



Interesting articles include: "A Winter Jaunt To Niagara Falls" "Camp Hunting In Mississippi" & "Wrestling With A Bear"



and more. Area of staining in the outer margin, lite foxing, otherwise nice. 12 pages.

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553342
Item #553342

January 01, 1856

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Napha from Bamboo Village".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has very lite dirtiness, otherwise is in nice condition. Please refer to the photos for more details.



NOTED: This is s... See More  

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553339
Item #553339

January 01, 1856

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. Please refer to the photos for more details.



NOTED: This is showing "Ackerman Lith 379 Broadway N.Y."

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553338
Item #553338

January 01, 1856

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Light House, Point de Galle, Ceylon.



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some very lite dirtiness and two fold creases toward the lower left corner area. Please refer to the photos for m
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553189
Item #553189

January 01, 1855

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1855



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Summit of the Nearest Ridge South of Grand River - Traversed in passing around lateral Canones 12 O'clock, September 12".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some lite dirtiness.



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553185
Item #553185

January 01, 1855

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1855



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "View of Sangre De Cristo Pass - Looking Northeast from Camp North of Summit, Aug. 11th".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches.



NOTED: This is showing "Lith by A. Hoen & Co, Balto" and internet information sta... See More  

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553006

Andrew Jackson New York City visit...

Item #553006

June 18, 1833

EVENING POST, New York, NY, June 18, 1833



* Andrew Jackson New York City visit

* 19th century original reading




On page 2 under "Progress of the President" is a detailed report about Andrew Jackson's visit to New York City. Parts of the report describe his appearance and more.



Other news of the day throughout.



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552775

America's first penny newspaper...

Item #552775
THE SUN, New York, 1834  This title was the first penny newspaper in the country.  The masthead contains a nice woodcut image. Has various bits of news along with the pg. 2 “Police Office” reports which are interesting to read. Quarto-size, 4 pages, occasional foxing, but otherwise nice.

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552566

President Andrew Jackson... type signature...

Item #552566

December 08, 1832

EVENING POST, New York, NY, December 8, 1832.



* President Andrew Jackson...

* Early 19th century original reading




Page 2 has a message from the President to the Senate explaining why he returned a bill that provided for "...the settlement of claims of States, for interest on advance to the United States...", signed in type: Andrew Jackson.



Other news of the day with many ads.

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552482

Edited by Horace Greeley...

Item #552482

March 17, 1838

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 17, 1838  A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title which lists Horace Greeley as the editor in the masthead. Mostly political-related content.



Has a "Summary Of News" on the back page.



Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page, some lite foxing.

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552078

Uncommon title...

Item #552078

April 07, 1852

GRANITE FARMER, Manchester, New Hampshire, April 7, 1852



* Uncommon title




Mostly agriculture-related content. Has an ornate masthead that includes an engraving of the "Old Man In The Mountain".



Front page has stray writing in the right margin & some foxing in the upper half, some lite wear. Measures 15 1/2 by 11 inches.

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551839

Horace Greeley as editor...

Item #551839

March 03, 1838

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 3, 1838 A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon weekly title that lists in the masthead Horace Greeley as the editor. Has mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary Of News" on the back page. Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page has stray writing in the lower margin, some lite foxing.

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551759

Frankfort, Kentucky as the Capital...

Item #551759

January 22, 1830

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL & ZION'S HERALD, New York, January 22, 1830 



* Frankfort,  Kentucky as the Capital est. 

* Early 19th century original
 



A page 3 report from "Kentucky" says the general assembly "...convened at the new capitol, at Frankfort, on the 7th December. The capitol is not yet completed; but it is said that when finished it w... See More  

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551605

1827 Brattleboro, Vermont...

Item #551605

April 06, 1827

BRATTLEBORO MESSENGER, Brattleboro, Vermont, April 6, 1827



* Brattleboro, Vermont

* Uncommon title




This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.



Foxing with little fold wear, otherwise good.

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551084

Charles Dickens... Five issue set...

Item #551084

October 31, 1857

Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens.  This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price.  The issues are individually described as follows:



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550639

Eagle engraving in the masthead...

Item #550639

March 22, 1826

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 22, 1826 

 

* Ornate eagle masthead

* Middletown, Connecticut 




Here is a nice, four page newspaper which contains a rather ornate masthead which features an engraving of a heraldic eagle in the center.



A displayable issue as such. Various news of the day & a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated. Lit
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550130

1854 Lawrenceburg, Indiana...

Item #550130

April 12, 1854

INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, April 12, 1854 



* Lawrenceburg, Indiana 

* 1854 Original...  Indiana 



Has bits of news, topical reports, anecdotes, ads, and some literary content.

 

Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.

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549822
Item #549822

April 21, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1826



* Attorney general William Wirt

* 19th century original reading



A page 3 report says, "Mr. Writ [sic], Attorney General of the United States, has been appointed Professor of Law in the University of Virginia. The Richmond Inquirer thinks it probable that he will not accept..."



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549751

Albany, New York population growth...

Item #549751

September 22, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 22, 1826 



* Albany, New York population growth... 

* 19th century original reading... 




A page 3 report says that the population of Albany has increased from 12,630 in 1820 to a current population of 17,100. Also states that: "...50 substantial brick houses, a large proportion of three or four stories, h... See More  

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549713

the game of "Wicket"...

Item #549713

February 14, 1857

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., February 14, 1857 



* Uncommon sports related issue 



An inside page has two letters concerning the game of "Wicket". Includes a small diagram of the ground plan. Another page has an article: "Snipe-Shooting On The Down Jersey' Marshes."



Much more. A volume I issue.16 pages in good condition.... See More  

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549712

Seated Liberty Dollar...

Item #549712

January 08, 1842

DOLLAR WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1842 



* Seated Liberty Dollar 

* Uncommon title 




The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin, the cost of a yearly subscription.



Back page has an engraving of "Street Sweepers" and a lengthy report about an Irish sweeper. A volume I issue (number 7) of this uncommon title.



Large area of staining in the lower half, edge... See More  

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549657

Monroe's state of the union address...

Item #549657

November 18, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 18, 1820  Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.

Among other reports in this issue are various reports from Congress including an item signed by: H. Clay.

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549655

Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...

Item #549655

December 02, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Dec. 2, 1820 Within is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mother reigns in his... See More  

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549472

Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz...

Item #549472

May 17, 1847

EVENING POST, New York, NY, May 17, 1847



* Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz

* Commodore Matthew C. Perry




On the front page under "The Capture Of Tuxpan" is a brief report, followed by the "Official" account of the capture, datelined "United States Flag Ship Mississippi, At sea, off Vera Cruz, April 24, 1847." The account is signed in type: M. C. Perry.



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549464

Natural Bridge caverns... Early Florida colony...

Item #549464

May 25, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 25, 1822 



* Natural Bridge caverns 

* Watertown, New York

* Early Florida colony 




Page 2 has a brief report that says: "A stupendous Cavern has recently been discovered in Jefferson county, N.Y. which has been explored 100 rods"



The cavern mentioned is located at Watertown, N.Y.



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549461

School Laction Act...

Item #549461

February 11, 1826

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, from Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1826.



* President John Quincy Adams

* Education




On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:



* An Act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of Schools in that State...



signed in type: John Quincy Adams.



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549413

Anti government act by residents of Illinois...

Item #549413

May 13, 1825

RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1825



* Early Union Illinois report

* Anti government act by residents




Page 3 has a report: "More Decency!--In the town of Union, (Illinois,) the citizens fasted the effigy of Mr. Cook, their Representative, to a whipping post, scourged it, hung it, shot it, and burnt it."



Other news of the day,  mostly religious.



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549252

Daniel Webster's wife dies...

Item #549252

January 26, 1828

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 26, 1828



* Daniel Webster's wife's death



Listed among the page 3 obituaries is one that begins: "In New-York, on Monday Morning last, Mrs. Grace Webster, consort of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Member of the Senate of the United States, From Massachusetts. Her remains are to be removed to this City for interment..." and more, ... See More  

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549194

A new poem by Tennyson...

Item #549194

July 26, 1859

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859



* English Poet Alfred Tennyson

* 1st Baron




On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.



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549122

Gold discovered at Pike's Peak...

Item #549122

August 29, 1858

THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858 



* Pike's Peak gold discovered 

* Cherry Creek 

* Start of Colorado gold rush
 



A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly discovered mines. He brought with him several... See More  

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549018

Augusta, Maine capital building...

Item #549018

October 11, 1828

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 11, 1828

* Early Augusta, Maine capital building cornerstone 

* Madame Johnson makes a 3 mile aerial excursion near Philadelphia

* The Presidency of Harvard College 


Page 2 "Mail Items" has: "Preparations of for the erection of the Capitol of Maine have...commenced at Augusta."



The new College in Charleston, ... See More  

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548986

Exploration and Expeditions...

Item #548986

November 23, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 23, 1822 



* Sante Fe New Mexico 

* Camanche Indians
 



A page 2 report from St. Louis says: "Col. Cooper's party have returned from their commercial enterprise to Santa Fe....they found no difficulty in traversing the wilderness with their wagons which they drove into Santa Fe....The people of Santa Fe expressed a desire to have comm... See More  

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548805

Sunday School newspaper for children...

Item #548805

November 08, 1856

SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8, 1856



* Sunday School newspaper for children



Has religious-related content for young folks. Some illustrations and an ornate masthead.



Small folio-size, 4 pages, large are of staining, some lite foxing.

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548572

Thomas Hart Benton...

Item #548572

September 03, 1847

EVENING POST, NY, September 3, 1847 



* Thomas Hart Benton 

* Missouri Senator 




Page 2 has a report: "The honorary of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Thomas H. Benton, at the late annual convention of the Missouri State University..."



Other news of the day includes: "Western Steamboat Disasters" "Money Digging" "Attempt To Kill" a... See More  

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548444

All aboard for Cape May...

Item #548444

August 08, 1857

WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., August 8, 1857



* Cape May via railroad advertisement

* Pre civil war news from Nation's Capital




Page 3 has an ad for passenger service to Cape May via the Washington Branch Railroad. Has details about departure and schedules, connections and ticket prices, as well as carriage hire "on the island".



News of the day includes: "Later Fro... See More  

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548438

General Tom Thumb...

Item #548438

October 08, 1847

EVENING POST, New York, October 8, 1847

* General Tom Thumb - "On Display"

Page 2 has a report: "Gen. Tom Thumb continues to attract crowds at the Museum. Every Levee is fully attended, although he holds five distinct ones every day....Everybody who has seen him will want to see him again..." and a bit more.

Other news of the day includes: "Laws of New York" "... See More  

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548403

Horace Greeley as editor...

Item #548403

February 24, 1838

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, February 24, 1838



* William Henry Harrison son's death



Lists Horace Greeley as the Editor in the masthead. Has general news, state legislative business and commentary on political issues of the day.

The back page has a report about the death of William Henry Harrison, Jr., the 36 year old son of Gen. Harrison.

A volume I issue (number 2) issue. Quar... See More  

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548344

Early mention of Davy Crockett...

Item #548344

December 19, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Dec. 19, 1829  In the reports from Congress is discussion of land in Tennessee, which includes: "...but after a brief debate Mr. Crockett's resolution was agreed to. The following are the names of the select committee, Messrs. Crockett, Evans of Me. Tracy, Polk, Hawkins, and Grennell..." and more.

Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/2 by 10 in... See More  

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548074

Early Summer resorts...

Item #548074

August 04, 1836

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 4, 1836



* Early Summer resorts

* Long Beach and more

* Original 19th century reading




A pg. 2 report says: "It is estimated that... 2000 citizens of Philadelphia are absent from the city at this time. At least 500 are at Cape May..." plus mention that the others are at Brandywine Springs, Long Beach, Long Branch, Saratoga, York Springs & Ye... See More  

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548067

Early shark fishing...

Item #548067

July 13, 1827

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, July 13, 1827 



* Early shark fishing



Page 3 has a report: "A New Haven papers says, that 17 large sharks were taken in that harbor July 2d, at one haul in a seine for taking white fish..." plus mention that most of the white fish escaped because of the damage to the nets caused by the sharks.

Other news of the day includes: &quo... See More  

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548043

Robert John Walker...

Item #548043

July 22, 1857

WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857 



* Kansas troubles 

* Robert John Walker 




Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.



A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter signed in type: James Buchanan.

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547696

Vacation in 1855...

Item #547696

July 19, 1855

THE NEW YORK HERALD, dated July 19, 1855.



* Vacation in 1855



On page 2 under "The Watering Places" are interesting letters from visitors at the following locations: "West Point Highlands", "N.J. Cape May" (has two letters), "Old Point Comfort", and "Richmond & Warrenton Springs, Virginia" These letters take most of three columns.



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547685

Governor Simon Snyder... Runaway ad...

Item #547685

December 21, 1815

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, from Washington D.C., dated December 21, 1815.



* Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder



On pg. 2 under “Pennsylvania” is the “Governor’s Message”, signed in type: Simon Snyder. The back page has a reward ad for a runaway “Negro Man named David”.



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547623

Gloucester, Massachusetts... Ticonderoga, New York...

Item #547623

July 01, 1854

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 1, 1854



* Gloucester Massachusetts

* Ticonderoga, New York

* Prints




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 this issue are prints:



* Bass
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547604

Vacation in 1855...

Item #547604

July 28, 1855

THE NEW YORK HERALD, in good condition, dated July 28, 1855.



* Vacation in 1855



Page 3 has: "Our Summer Retreats Pleasant Letters from the Lake, Sea and Mountain Side Accounts of the Season at Cape Island, Schooleys Mountains, Lake Mahonpac & Lake Winnipisseogee". Also has a letter from Coney Island and a report: Southern Watering Places. Various letters and the report take mos... See More  

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547557
Item #547557
SACRAMENTO UNION, California 1859.



* Sacramento, California



This is one of the earliest California newspapers we have the pleasure to offer. As might be imagined issues from the Gold Rush vicinity--just ten years after the start of the rush--are difficult to find. As perhaps you've noticed most of our California inventory is from the 1870's and 1880's.

This issue has a wealth of... See More  

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