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Battle of Tippecanoe: lengthy & detailed account...
Item #675978
December 26, 1811
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 26, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison
The prime content is the front page report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, prefaced with: "...message from the President of the United States, enclosing governor Harrison's two letters...on the late engagement with the Indians on the Wabash..." with the complete text carrying ov... See More
Early and rare from Florida... James Polk block signature...
Item #675954
August 05, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, August 5, 1848
* Rare antebellum title
* 3 Acts signed by James Polk
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The ftpg. has 3 Acts of Congress, one of which is signed by the President: James Polk. ... See More
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #675948
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 27, 1817 Certainly the best report in this issue is headed: "Of Galveston" which is about--among other items concerning Galveston,Texas--the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous charac... See More
The battle of San Jacinto...
Item #675895
May 19, 1836
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, May 19, 1836
* Battle of San Jacinto victory
* Capture of Santa Anna
* Texas Revolutuion
* War of Independence
The front page has: "Important From Texas" which reports that the Mexicans, while being attacked by Gen. Houston, set fire to Harrisburg and retreated only to be overtaken by Houston resulting in a loss... See More
Two great maps on the Crimean War...
Item #675875
December 03, 1854
NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Dec. 3, 1854
* Two great maps on the Crimean War
* Sevastopol Ukraine
* Rare antebellum title from the deep South
Almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the Crimean War, with items headed: "Sevastopol Retaken" "Position of the Allies" "The Attack on Sevastopol" and more.
The prime feature of the ftpg. is a... See More
Illinois officially becomes a state...
Item #675842
May 12, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, May 12, 1818
* Illinois Joins the Union - Statehood
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with the official Act of Congress which created the state of Illinois, signed in type on April 18, 1818 by the President: James Monroe. Great to have this historic document on the front page.
Page 2 has "A Proclamation" signed in type by James Monroe &... See More
Creating the West Point Military Academy...
Item #675725
April 10, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 10, 1802
* United States Military Academy established
* West Point, Orange County, New York
Over half of the front page is taken up with the historic printing of: "An Act Fixing the Military Peace Establishment of the United States" which is signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson, and in block type by ... See More
Several items on the California Gold Rush of 1849...
Item #675721
April 25, 1849
DAILY HERALD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, April 25, 1849 This issue has many reports concerning the Gold Rush of 1849, with the front page beginning with a quite detailed letter which is prefaced with: "From Mexico" "...the following letter...who went out to California in command of a company of adventurers, taking the Mexican route...his narrative contains much interesting an... See More
2 slavers captured... African slave trade...
Item #675520
November 12, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Maine, Nov. 12, 1858
* The African slavery trade - slaves
Page 4 has two brief reports on the capture of2 slavers, one off the coast of Charleston and another off of Cuba. (see)
Eight pages, nice condition.
Burning of the Quarantine Hospital in Staten Island...
Item #675508
September 02, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 2, 1858
* Quarantine Hospital burning
* Bayley Seton Hospital
* Tompkinsville, Staten Island
Page 4 has a column headed: "Great Conflagration at Staten Island" "Destruction of the Quarantine Establishment" with much detail on the burning of the Quarantine Hospital, the city's first line of defense against migrant-borne infectious diseases... See More
Lincoln heads to Washington... Jefferson Davis' inaugural address...
Item #675346
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1861
* Jefferson Davis inaugural
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln en route
Page 5 has column heads with continued & detailed coverage of Lincoln's trip from his home to the nation's capital: "The President Elect En Route" "The Receptions In This State" "Enthusiasm Of The People" "His Arrival In Albany&... See More
Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...
Item #675345
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* Grace Bedell encourages him to grow a beard
Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C. The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old Abe Kissed by a Pretty Girl&q... See More
Michael Heilprin's famous response to Rabbi Raphall's sermon on slavery...
Item #675315
January 15, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 15, 1861
* Michael Heilprin - Jewish biblical scholar
* Rabbi Morris Jacob Raphall on pro-slaves
* "The Bible View of Slavery" - Jews - Judaica
Page 5 has a lengthy article: "Slavery and The Hebrew Scriptures--Reply to the Rabbi Raphall".
Dr. Raphall's sermon, given on the President's Fast Day on January 4, was considered c... See More
Very early Charleston...
Item #675310
January 14, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 14, 1803
* Very rare & early Southern publication
A volume I issue (number 5) of this famous title from the South. Page 2 has a report from the Secretary of the Navy, as well as a report of the Secretary of State to the President, signed in type respectively: Robert Smith, and James Madison.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #675239
January 23, 1857
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857
* Birth of organized baseball
* First convention of clubs
The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened!
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the Ci... See More
Seeking bids to construct a U.S. Mint in San Francisco...
Item #675109
December 11, 1852
THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 1852
* San Francisco Mint to be constructed
* California Gold Rush era
* Thomas Corwin
The front page has a legal notice soliciting bids to build a new United States Mint in San Francisco, headed: "Proposals For Erecting a Mint, With the Necessary Machinery, at San Francisco, California". It is signed in type by the Secretary of the ... See More
Prince of Wales' visit to Canada... Honors to boxer John Heenan...
Item #675098
August 25, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 25, 1860 The full front page is a print of: "Sir Edmund W. Head, Governor-General of Canada". Additionally, inside has 5 prints relating to the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada.
A very nice full page print: "Grand Festival Reception to John C. Heenan, at Jones's Wood...On His Return to America After His Celebrated Conte... See More
News from the Mexican War...
Item #675081
September 24, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 1847 Page 3 has; "The Battle of Mexico" as well as: "Latest News From Chihuahua" "Satisfactory stare of Things Between Americans & Mexicans--The Mexicans Adhere Rigidly to Col. Doniphan's Treaty" and: "From Santa Fe" with even more reports.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Considerable reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #675080
September 23, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1847 The inside pages have much reporting on the Mexican War, including: "The New Regiments" "General Pillow" "General Pierce" "Peace with Mexico" and an interesting letter from: Headquarters 1st Brigade 3rd Div. U.S.A at Mexsoque, Mexico.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Considerable reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #675079
September 10, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1847 Page 2 has: "Glorious News From Mexico: Battles of Penon and San Angel" "Defeat of Santa Anna--City of Mexico at our Feet--General Valencia Routed--Suspension of Arms--Probability of a Speedy Peace...". These reports take 4 full columns with considerable detail.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #675077
September 09, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 1847 Page 3 has a column headed: "Defeat Of the Mexicans - General Scott's Advance to the Capital" which includes several dispatches including one datelined from Vera Cruz and another from Orizaba. Also: "The Troops for Mexico...".
Four pages, very nice condition.
News from the Mexican War...
Item #675074
September 20, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 1847 Page 3 has much reporting from the Mexican War including a very lengthy letter: "From The Army" which takes over 1 1/2 columns. Also a report: "From the Army of Gen. Taylor" taking over half a column.
Four pages, nice condition.
News from the Mexican War...
Item #675073
September 08, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1847 Page 3 has at least two reports on the Mexican War, headed: "The Last Skirmish at the National Bridge" which takes nearly 1 1/32 columns; and; "From Matamoras".
Also a report headed: "Mr. Buchanan on Slavery" and the back page has a document signed: "By the President of the United States" James K. Polk.... See More
America's first ventriloquist... Honoring Commodore Truxton...
Item #675070
November 23, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Nov. 23, 1802 Inside has an interesting article headed: "Mr. Rannie" with nice text on: "The celebrated ventriloquist..." with much on him. A website notes that Mr. Rannie is generally considered to be the first ventriloquist in America.
The same page has a brief report: "Tribute To Valor" celebrating co... See More
Sperm whale advertisement.... Insurrection of Blacks...
Item #675068
August 30, 1811
REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 30, 1811 A front page business ad for Winter Strained Oil includes a woodcut of a sperm whale. Reports inside includes: "Insurrection of the Blacks in Jamaica" "Improvement In Printing" "French Pirates" and much more.
Four pages, good condition.
Four pages, good condition.
March of the Sioux Indians...
Item #675052
March 02, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 2, 1850 The top of the front page features a nice print of: "March Of The Sioux. From Frost's 'Thrilling Adventures Among the Indians" which has a related article as well.
Four pages, quite large folio size, 3 folds with creases at the folds, otherwise good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Judge resigns over frustrations with the Mormons...
Item #675040
May 05, 1857
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, May 5, 1857
* Uncommon publication
Page 2 has: "Affairs in Utah" taking one-third of a column, detailing the 6 (quite biased) reasons why one of the justices of the Utah Territory supreme court has resigned. A few include in part: "...Brigham Young, the governor...is the acknowledged head of the 'Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints'... See More
Warsaw Jews given additional rights...
Item #675018
November 09, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1848
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
The bottom of the ftpg. has a small article: "The Jews In Favor" noting in part: "...accords some extension to the rights which the Jews enjoyed in Poland. It declares that in 13 streets where only 3 Jews have been hitherto admitted to live, as many as five can reside for the future...they m... See More
Charles Dickens and his marital status...
Item #675001
August 16, 1858
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 16, 1858 Page four has a small article pertaining to Charles Dickens: "Mr. Charles Dickens appears to us in the light of a gentleman badly in need of good advice... has recently felt constrained to separate from his wife of some twenty-odd years. That wife has said nothing, and, so far as the public is aware, has instigate others to say nothing, about the ma... See More
Short story by Horatio Alger... Rulers of the day...
Item #674861
January 07, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 7, 1854 Inside has a short story "written for Gleason's Pictorial" entitled: "The Veiled Mirror: Or, Pictures Of The New Year. By Horatio Alger, Jr." Quite early for Alger who was just twenty-two at the time.
The back page has a print showing variations of the: "New Regulation Uniform Of The New York Police" with a deta... See More
News on the John Brown invasion... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #674859
November 15, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1859 The ftpg. has an article: "Arrival Of A Captured Slaver" concerns the barque Emily, captured on the coast of Africa: "...This is the fourth slaver taken within six months by the African squadron...".
Also on the ftpg: "The Harper's Ferry Conspiracy--Close of the Trial and Sentence of Prisoners" which i... See More
The controversial election of 1824...
Item #674848
February 19, 1825
GLOBE & EMERALD, Philadelphia, Feb. 19, 1825 Page 6 has the chart of the: "Election of President of the United States", a very controversial election which would be decided by the House of Representatives, John Quincy Adams becoming the winner. The text carries over to page 7.
Eight pages, 14 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More
Three pages of prints on the Morrissey-Heenan boxing match...
Item #674847
October 30, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York,Oct. 30, 1858
* John C. Heenan vs. John Morrissey
* Famous American championship boxing
Among the prints within are: "Great Brewery of John Taylor & Sons, Albany" showing 4 views.
But the focus is a great full page of: "The Great Prize Fight Between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Point, Canada West", which faces ... See More
Exploring the Northwest... African colony for free blacks...
Item #674763
October 14, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1820 The front page has: "African Colonization" about establishing a colony of free blacks from the United States at Sherbro, Africa.
Over half a page is taken up with: "Exploring Expedition--N.W." being a fine & detailed account of an exploration of 4,000 miles, traveling from Detroit: "...to Michillimackinac...to... See More
Baseball reporting from before the Civil War...
Item #674751
September 26, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 26, 1857 This newspaper was focused on sports and entertainment, with a wealth of both inside.
Included is: "Base Ball" which has box scores and details on 3 baseball games as well as other baseball-related reports. Other sports covered are: "Pedestrianism" "Fistiana "Cricket" "Aquatics", horse ra... See More
One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...
Item #674737
December 27, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856 This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.
This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball" "How They Play The Game In New England".
The diagr... See More
One of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in any periodical...
Item #674736
December 27, 1856
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Dec. 27, 1856 This issue of this once popular sporting journal features one of the earliest baseball illustrations to appear in a periodical.
This simple illustration, which is actually a 3 by 3 inch diagram, shows the position of the players, and is part of an article: "Base Ball" "How They Play The Game In New England".
The diagr... See More
A fleet of U.S. men-of-war...
Item #674721
June 11, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859 The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War" showing the Susquehannah, the Saratoga, the St. Marys, the Supply, the Plymouth, the Perry, the Mississippi, and the Princeton.
Prints inside include: "Sheep Shearing i... See More
Print of two Indians on the front page...
Item #674690
February 23, 1850
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1850 The front page has a print: "An Indian Duel" which is from "Frost's 'Thrilling Adventures Among the Indians' " with a related article.
Four pages, very large size, several folds with minor wear at the margins & folds. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early (1855) sewing machine...
Item #674674
December 01, 1855
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 1, 1855 This issue contains several illustrations and articles related to the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations include: "Cowperthwaite's Patent Sewing Machine", "Sawing A Log By Its Own Weight", "Combined Weather Strip and Lock" and more. See images for details.
Complete in 8 pages, some corner f... See More
Burning of the Quarantine Hospital... The slave ship Echo...
Item #674545
September 03, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1858 The front page is almost entirely taken up with much detail on the burning of the Quarantine Hospital, the city's first line of defense against migrant-borne infectious diseases. First column heads included: "THE STATEN ISLAND ARSON "Full Details of the Burning of the Quarantine Buildings" "Boasts of the Incendiaries" "The Unshe... See More
Working towards California joining the Union...
Item #674544
August 03, 1850
NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 3, 1850
* California statehood voting
* Joining the Union close
Page five reports on: "The California Bill in the House" noting in part: "...After the expiration of the morning hour spent on Resolutions, the House went into Committee, and by a vote of 86 to 83, decided to go on with the California bill...Now there is just one way to put the... See More
Ship Pacific sued... Polk's funeral...
Item #674543
July 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1849 Page 3 has a report "Ship Pacific" concerning a law suit for an over-sold ship to California. Also pg. 2 has a report on the: "Funeral Ceremonies" for President James K. Polk.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spine, minor foxing, good condition.
Early view of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
Item #674520
January 12, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 12, 1856 There are several nice military-themed prints inside, but some of the better prints are; "The Hon. Sir Allan MacNab, Prime Minster of Canada" and a nice half page view of: "Hamilton, Canada West, From the Mountain" and a great full page print: "Bear Hunting In Sweden".
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Early, detailed letter from San Diego...
Item #674513
April 24, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War, plus the front page has: "Late From California" which is a lengthy letter from San Diego reading more like a travelogue than a military report, although there is mention of a battle with the Mexicans.
Also on the ftpg: "Letter From Gen. Taylor" and "Santa Anna's Dispositi... See More
Early Tallahassee...
Item #674459
March 27, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, March 27, 1847 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very Import... See More
Early Tallahassee... The Mexican War...
Item #674458
March 27, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, March 27, 1847 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 14 years before the Civil War.
The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very ... See More
Charge of the Light Brigade...
Item #674396
November 18, 1854
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 18, 1854
* Charge of the Light Brigade illustration
* Battle of Balaclava - Crimean War
The front page contains not only a nice article but a great illustration on the famous "Charge of the Light Brigade" from during the Crimean War.
The article is headed: "The Battle Of Balaclava" which carries over to page 2, and the print ... See More
Full text of the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #674389
October 31, 1803
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, October 31, 1803
* Historic Louisiana Purchase
* Full text of the acquisition
* Expansion of the United States
The complete text of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, with both conventions, is found on page 2. It is prefaced with an article headed: "Louisiana Treaty!" noting in part: "Yesterday...the Senate ratified the Louisiana Treaty, ... See More
The famous Heenan and Sayers boxing match...
Item #674386
May 12, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 12, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous & 1st World championship boxing
The front page is mostly taken up with 5 prints concerning the famous Heenan and Sayers boxing match including: "The Field Where the Champion Battle Was Fought" plus prints showing both Heenan and Sayers. Inside has a nearly half pg. print: "Heenan In his... See More
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