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Comedian William Evans Burton Death In 1860...
Item #211068
February 11, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1860 Page 7 has: Obituary William Evans Burton, Comedian. Quite a lengthy obituary of this famous comic actor. Other news of the day includes: "The Gale On Thursday Night" "The Most Violent Hurricane Experienced for Several Years" "Sporting" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 12 pages in good condition.
1840 Public Revenue Act...
Item #211019
July 29, 1840
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., July 29, 1840 On pg. 2 under Sub-Treasury Law is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe keeping, transfer, and disbursement of the public revenue. Quite lengthy and concludes on gp. 3, signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Final Adjournment Of Congress" "The Duel" "Horrid Murder" "Late From Africa" and much more. 4 pages... See More
Secretary of the Treasury's annual report...
Item #211009
December 10, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 10, 1811 The Official Statements, Extracted from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Treasury takes two columns on the front page and almost four columns on pg. 2. Other news of the day and advertisements. First leaf has an archival mend to a small hole, bit of stray writing above the masthead.
1843 Philip Barton Key...
Item #210996
September 08, 1843
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Phila., Sept. 8, 1843 On page 2 under An Expected Duel is a report about the attempts by officials to prevent the duel between Philip Barton Key (son of Francis Scott Key) and Capt. May. Some details about the exchange between the two men which led to the challenge. Other news of the day includes: "Robbers In Louisville" "From Yucatan" "Mexico And T... See More
1834 Monody...
Item #210936
May 23, 1834
THE SUN, N.Y., May 23, 1834 Quite lengthy on the front page is: A Monody, (made on the late Mr. Samuel Patch who killed himself by jumping from a height of 175 feet at Genesee Falls). Other news of the day includes: "Canal Tolls" "Little Rock, (Arkansas Territory)" "A Victim of Drunkenness" Quarto size, 4 pages., has archival mends to a few minor tears in the margins next to the spine, o... See More
Early Balloon Voyage In 1859...
Item #210878
August 09, 1859
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1859 Back page has: Narrative Of Professor Wises 231st Aerial Voyage Made from St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 1859, accompanied by his son, Chas. E. Wise. Also has: Blondins Greatest Feat He Stands On His Head re. his third tight rope performance above the Niagara River. Both are quite detailed. Other news of the day includes: "THE NEW SLAVE-TRADE" "The Kansas G... See More
1822 James Monroe Act...
Item #210864
April 24, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 24, 1822. On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is An Act to authorize the State of Illinois to open a canal through the public lands to connect the Illinois River with Lake Michigan, signed in type: James Monroe. Also two other acts and a resolution signed in type by Monroe as well. Other news of the day includes: "North West Coast" "Reduc... See More
1821 Seal Hunting...
Item #210859
May 05, 1821
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 5, 1821 A front page report headed Newly Discovered Land begins: The schooner Express, Capt. Williams, has arrived at Stonington, from New Shetland (the land to the S. of Cape Horn said to have been recently discovered) and has brought home 25,000 valuable fur seal skins. Other details as well. Other news of the day includes: "HAYTI" "New-York Election" and muc... See More
1841 John Tyler...
Item #210847
May 22, 1841
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., May 22, 1841 Page 2 has an interesting letter: Presentation Of The Tippecanoe Flag Interesting Correspondence To The President Of The United States, signed in type: James Brooks, plus the Presidents reply, signed in type: John Tyler. A few more details about the history of the flag. Other news of the day including: "The Remains of President Harrison" "Steamshi... See More
1860 Elizabeth Cady Stanton....
Item #210845
March 20, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, March 20, 1860 Pg. 4 has: News From The State Capital which includes a few details about a speech given by Elizabeth Cady Stanton before the Judiciary Committee. Mentions she thanked the members for a passing a law allowing married women the right to control their own earnings, plus a bit more. Other news of the day including: "The Homestead Bill In The Senate" "Bombardment o... See More
From Jamaica, Queens County, New York...
Item #210805
January 11, 1859
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, New York, Jan. 11, 1859 An interesting and nice four page newspaper from Long Island, rarely found from before the Civil War. The issue contains various news of the day & other literary and miscellaneous tidbits. There are various tears at the margins with a piece missing from the top margin of the back leaf, not affecting any tex... See More
Elbridge Gerry & a political "Black List" report...
Item #210323
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1811 The photo below shows the broadside-like presentation of the politically-themed notice: "Black List" of "American vessels laden with American property..." with more on this political situation involving Elbridge Gerry. The item is headed: "Gerry and Sequestration! See the Black Cloud of Wienesses below." This issue is complete in 4 pages, sme c... See More
Exploring The Missouri River 1854...
Item #210270
June 22, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NYC, June 22, 1854. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition. A page 6 article is headed: "RAMBLES UP THE MISSOURI" which tells of a boat trip up the Missouri River, two thousand miles to Yellow Stone. Other articles include: "KANSAS" "THE NEW TERRITORIES" and much more. Many advertisements as well.
Early 18th Century Christian...
Item #210120
UNIVERSALIST UNION (New York Christian Messenger & Philadelphia
Universalist, and Religious Inquirer & Gospel Anchor),
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated in 1835. A Christian/religious
oriented title from 1835, containing sermon notes, poems, and themed
articles. The issue you will receive will not be the exact one
shown in the photo, but will be in equal or better conditio... See More
Electing a President in 1854...
Item #209882
January 07, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NYC, January 7, 1854. This 8 page newspaper is in good condition. A page 4 article is headed: "ELECTING A PRESIDENT" which talks about the changes in the process of electing the President of the United States. Other articles include: "DISASTER AT SEA" "CENTREVILLE, RHODE ISLAND" and much more. Many advertisements as well.
1854 Lawrenceburg IN Women Temperance...
Item #209863
June 07, 1854
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Ind., June 7, 1854 This 4 page newspaper is in good condition. The back page has: An Address Delivered before the Daughters of Temperance...of Lawrenceburgh. By Mrs. Pauline E. Christian What Has Woman To Do In The Temperance Reformation? Other articles include: "Prohibitory Liquor Law" "Baby Show in Canada" and much more. Many interesting advertisement... See More
A newspaper by & for the Masons...
Item #209850
MASONIC MIRROR, Boston, 1830 Subtitled: "Science, Literature & Miscellany", and in the masthead is: "The Masonic, is a 'Society Whose Liberal Principles are Founded on the Immutable Laws of Truth & Justice.'--Washington". This is a newspaper by & for the community of Masons with a nice Masonic-themed engraving near the top of the front page. This 8 pag... See More
Ornate masthead takes over half of the front page...
Item #209739
April 30, 1853
DODGE'S LITERARY MUSEUM, Boston, April 30, 1853 See the photo below for one of the more detailed and certainly one of the largest masthead illustrations to be found. As the title suggests this 16 page issue has mostly literary content but there is some current news near the back, including "Santa Anna in Mexico". Measures about 10 1/2 by 14 inches, just a bit of light foxing, general... See More
Franklin Pierce State of the Union Address...
Item #209716
December 13, 1853
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, N.Y., December 13, 1853. The Presidents Message to Congress takes all of the front page and much of page 2, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Mentions, among other issues and topics, the expedition to Japan by Commodore Perry. Other news of the day includes various court proceedings and the Jamaica Lyceum. Many advertisements as well. First ... See More
Jamaica Long Island NY Carrier's Address...
Item #209705
January 04, 1842
LONG-ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 4, 1842. Taking a full column on the front page is the Carriers Address Of The Long-Island Democrat. Others news of the day including reports on the slave trade, James Glentworth Speech, amendments to the constitution, Wall Street Crash and much more. Staining in the lower right corner, bit of edge wear, small hole above the masthead affecting each le... See More
Jamaica Long Island Carrier Address...
Item #209704
January 04, 1853
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 4, 1853 Front page has the Carriers Address To The Patrons Of The Long-Island Democrat. Takes a column and a bit more. Others headlines throughout this issue include references to: Long Island Railroad, Broadway Railroad, Female Physicians and much more. Stray writing above the masthead, bit irregular at the spine, a few scattered foxing spots, otherwise i... See More
The Egypt pyramids are studied...
Item #209500
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1802 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported which includes a report from Giza on the Egyptian pyramids. (see) This issue is in nice co... See More
Dollar Coin Newspaper...
Item #209328
October 29, 1842
DOLLAR WEEKLY, N.Y., Oct. 29, 1842 The front page has an engraving and a lengthy caption: The Militia Captain. Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead (the cost of an annual subscription). Tattered and few tears in the outer margin of each leaf, bottom margin is a bit tattered, lite dampstaining in the lower half, otherwise good. 4 pages.
Concord New Hampshire...
Item #209317
August 04, 1842
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 4, 1842 On the front page under Impeachment of the President are the charges which Mr. Botts proposed to prefer against the President. Stray writing above the masthead, some fold foxing, otherwise in good condition.
John Tyler Veto Message...
Item #209206
September 15, 1841
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, September 15, 1841. Page 2 has The Second Veto Message Of President Tyler addressed to Congress and signed in type: John Tyler. Concerned the Fiscal Bank Bill. Archival mend to a small fold tear at the spine, otherwise in good condition.
Ocean steamers...
Item #209166
May 22, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, May 22, 1851. Page 2 report taking two columns and a bit more: Ocean Steamers The Rise, Progress and Condition of American Ocean Steam Navigation. News of the day. Small hole in the second leaf, otherwise in good condition. 4 pages.
Presidential Inaugurations...
Item #209038
March 16, 1853
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, March 16, 1853. On the front page under Presidential Inaugurations is a full column article with facts and particulars about each of previous sixteen inaugurations. First leaf has two minor holes and an archival mend in the first column, a few non-archival mends inside on pages 3 and 4, traces of foxing.
Grizzly Bear Attraction...
Item #208978
September 29, 1852
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Sept., 29, 1852. The back page has: The Grisly Bear of California with the report beginning: One of the greatest attractions at the late Ohio State Fair, was a big Grisly Bearfrom the Pacific coast... 4 pages in nice condition.
General Wilkinson...
Item #208931
November 07, 1806
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER; AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Nov. 7, 1806. A page 2 report from New Orleans says that Gen. Wilkinson will not resume his duties as governor of Upper Louisiana, and that he recommended Dr. Browne, a brother-in-law of Aaron Burr, to be his successor. Other news of the day. Topical report on pg. 3 about making Good Cider. Inked library stamp on the ftpg. & pg. 3.
Martin Van Buren...
Item #208924
December 16, 1840
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., Dec. 16, 1840.The Message From The President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress, takes 3 col. on the front page, all of page 2 and concludes on page 3, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Some discussion about the measures employed to suppress the slave trade. Bit of margin dirtiness, some foxing.
Harrison & Tyler....
Item #208908
June 04, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, June 4, 1840. Has news of the day. Page 3 has a nice engraving supporting the Harrison-Tyler ticket. Nice to have in this uncommon title from Washington. 4 pages in nice condition. DO NOTE that the issue you recieve will differ in date than the pictured issue. However it will be of similar content and condition.
Slavery article on the front and back pages...
Item #208853
February 05, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Feb. 5, 1845 The front page has an article: "Dr. Wayland On Slavery--To the Rev. Richard Fuller, D.D." this being letter #5 of a series. This letter takes 2 1/4 columns on the front page & half of a column on pg. 2. The bkpg. has: "Frederika Bremer on Slavery". Complete in 4 pages, a Christian-themed newspaper, very nice, clean condition.
Andrew Jackson...
Item #208818
May 07, 1831
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., May 7, 1831. On the front page under Resignation of the Cabinet are the resignation letters of War Sec. Eaton, Treasury Sec. Ingram and Navy Sec. Branch, signed in type by each, with President Jacksons responses, each signed in type: Andrew Jackson. 4 pages in nice condition.
Indian Battle...
Item #208813
September 30, 1837
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1837 Page 3 report: Glorious and Tremendous Battle with the Indians!!!, with the report stating in part: The Army have met the enemy, and they are ours!--All hail Columbia, happy land!, plus mention that two principal chiefs, Phillip and Uchee Billy, were captured. Archival mends to three minor tears in the lower margin, area of lite dampstaining, occasio... See More
Franklin Pierce...
Item #208800
December 03, 1856
PATRIOT AND UNION, Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 3, 1856. The Presidents Message takes all of the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Small piece missing at the spine, non-archival mends to four tears, one in this text, small hole at the fold juncture, several short margin tears.
Sag Harbor circus ad...
Item #208740
May 04, 1839
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, May 4, 1839 On the front page under Circus are details about the splendid Equestrian Establishment performed by A. Turner, Sons & Co. 4 pages in good condition. Early for circus advertisements.
Buried alive story...
Item #208737
May 10, 1837
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, New York, May 10, 1837 On pg. 2 under Buried Alive is part of diary from a man in England, who describes being buried alive. Says the man suffered from attacks especially when there was a full moon, and was believed to be dead, but later awoke after his coffin had been placed in the church vault, and then was rescued after two men heard his cries for help.
Minor p... See More
Silk American flag...
Item #208734
February 14, 1831
UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH, Washington, Feb. 14, 1831 On the front page under "Flag Of American Silk" is report about the presentation of a silk American flag to the House of Representatives, with much about the manufacture of the flag and the silk industry. Takes 3 1/2 columns. Foxing.
New Year's Address to Patrons...
Item #208732
January 07, 1842
MANCHESTER REPRESENTATIVE, New Hampshire, Jan. 7, 1842
* New Year's Address
* New Year's Address
The front page has the New Years Address To the Patrons of the Representative. Small hole in unrelated content affects each leaf. Foxing in the upper left quarter of the ftpg., with a bit in this content, a few foxing spots.
For the family...
Item #208720
October 04, 1831
THE FAMILY READER, Portland, Maine, Oct. 4, 1831 Has news and topical reports. Old address label above the masthead, archival mends to a few minor margin tears, some margin staining, lite even foxing. 4 pages.
William Henry Harrison...
Item #208716
September 02, 1841
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Sept. 2, 1841. Pg. 3 has: Funeral Expenses Of William Henry Harrison, Late President of the United States. Quite a detailed list of the expenses. Small area of foxing on pg. 3, other traces of foxing.
Discovering lime...
Item #208711
May 03, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, May 3, 1851 On pg. 2 under Interesting And Important Discovery is a report discussing the discovery "...of and valuable mineral, Phosphate of Lime, occurring in large quantities in Hurdstown, near the...Morris Canal, in New Jersey..." and more.
Carrier's Address To Patrons...
Item #208700
January 05, 1824
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Jan. 5, 1824 The front page has: The Post Boys Address To The Patrons of the New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette. Takes 2 1/3 columns. Hole affects two words in the address, bit of lite fold foxing.
P.T. Barnum...
Item #208685
September 13, 1854
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, Sept. 13, 1854 On the ftpg. under Auto-Biography Of Barnum is an excerpt from an early chapter about his first visit to New York. Takes two columns. Lite foxing.
John Greenlief Whittier...
Item #208683
January 11, 1855
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, Albany, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1855 Bkpg. has a poem: Maud Muller by John Greenlief Whittier. Quarto-size, 16 pgs., the bkpg. has some foxing, with just a bit in the poem.
Nathaniel Hawthorne...
Item #208609
August 01, 1842
LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, N.Y., Aug. 1, 1842 Taking much of the front page is a short story: The Threefold Destiny. A Fairy Legend. by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Also a poem: Life. By William Cullen Bryant. Subscribers name written above the masthead. Lite foxing.
James Monroe...
Item #208600
August 14, 1820
NATIONAL ADVOCATE, N.Y. Aug. 14, 1820 The front page has a land claim notice and a land survey notice, each signed in type: James Monroe. First leaf has a small, narrow hole in unrelated content.
Slave population...
Item #208596
October 13, 1801
MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 13, 1801 Brief item on pg. 2 says: "The slaves form about one sixth part of the population of the United States; and three fifths, the number represented in Congress, about one tenth." Bkpg. ad headed: Spermaceti and Whale Oil with details.
Ftpg. has some ink stains in the left margin, some foxing.
Nice front page print of Owego, New York...
Item #208585
September 24, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 24, 1859 See the photo for what has to be one of the more ornate & decorative front pages to be found from the 19th century--very displayable! The bottom of the front page has a nice print captioned "View Of The Town of Owego, New York" with a front page article on the town as well. You get the complete 8 page issue which has a few ot... See More
Odd Fellows...
Item #208571
September 12, 1851
INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Ind., Sept. 12, 1851 On the front page under Odd Fellows Emblems is a lengthy article which explains the various emblems of the Odd Fellowship. Minor archival mend on the second leaf.
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