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702131

The gold ink Jenny Lind promotional newspaper...

Item #702131

January 01, 1851

THE JENNY LIND, Boston This is an 1851 souvenir newspaper from Jenny Lind's legendary first American tour, featuring portraits and articles on the "Swedish Nightingale" and P. T. Barnum, who managed her tour. Barnum's advance publicity made Lind a celebrity even before she arrived in the U.S., and tickets for her first concerts were in such demand that Barnum sold them by auction... See More  

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702081

A gift for your barber...

Item #702081

February 01, 1831

RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN & GAZETTE, Providence, Feb. 1, 1831 



* Early barber shop advertisement



Page 3 has a very interesting illustrated advertisement for a barber, with text on the service he provides including; "...to know where to cut and where to leave the hair so as to hide as much as possible all deformity of the head..." (see).

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, tape... See More  

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702031

Early from Carlisle, Pennsylvania...

Item #702031

March 21, 1820

THE CARLISLE REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, March 21, 1820



* Very rare publication

* Cumberland County




According to the Am. Antiquarian Society information this was a short-lived newspaper, existing from 1819 - 1820 (information in Gregory is in error; says it began in 1830).

A typical news of the day with the back page taken up with ads, including 2 runaway reward ads.

Four pages, even toning... See More  

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701993

A short-lived campaign newspaper...

Item #701993

September 24, 1816

THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept. 24, 1816  This very uncommon title began with this issue, being volume 1, number 1 (not noted as such by verified in Brigham), ending on May 17, 1817, existing for just 8 months.

This newspaper did not have current news of the day but rather was a campaign newspaper in its early weeks, becoming a regular newspaper closer to its demi... See More  

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701992

A religious and literary journal...

Item #701992

February 07, 1844

THE FRIEND, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1844  Although it calls itself "A Religious & Literary Journal" the content includes secular material as well.

Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

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701990

Still with the original outer wrappers...

Item #701990

May 11, 1850

NEW ENGLAND FARMER, Boston, May 11, 1850  Although this farming-themed title has rather mundane content, its interest is in it still having the original, brown outer wrappers it had when sold on the streets. Wrappers were almost always removed when bound into annual volumes.

Complete in 16 pages plus 8 pages of front & back wrappers, 7 1/4 by 11 inches, never bound nor trimmed, very nice... See More  

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701987

The evils of drinking and attending stage plays...

Item #701987

April 26, 1803

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 26, 1803  Inside has a continued article: "To the Citizens of the U. States" concerning the evils of drinking and attending stage plays. A few bits include: "The great numbers of taverns and tippling houses...have been cause of much concern...some of those places are evidently nurseries of vice & licentiousness... See More  

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701985

First American railroad publication...

Item #701985

December 19, 1835

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 19, 1835



* Very early on the railroad industry

* Uncommon publication




This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.

The best feature of this newspaper may be the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this... See More  

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701984

First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...

Item #701984

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York  



* Very early & rare railroad periodical

* Trains - locomotives - lot of 6 issues




This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.

The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, ... See More  

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701981

With an outer wrapper...

Item #701981

December 01, 1846

THE GENESEE FARMER, Rochester, New York, Dec., 1846  A small-size paper focused on the farming industry. A nice engraving in the masthead, and this issue has an outer wrapper.

Complete in 20 pages plus the wrappers, 7 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

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701786

Not found in Gregory…

Item #701786

November 28, 1851

THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, California, Nov. 28, 1851  



* California Gold Rush era

* Rare Old West publication




A very scarce title, in fact not only is the first we have located in our 48 years but it is not listed in Gregory. This is the volume 1, number 15 issue.

"A Religious and Family Newspaper" as noted at the top, with Rev. J. W. Douglas as the proprietor. But there ar... See More  

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701762

Famous comic newspaper...

Item #701762

August 01, 1876

FRANK LESLIE'S BUDGET OF FUN, New York, August, 1876  This title was one of many created by the famed publisher Frank Leslie, this one having a satirical, comic theme.

The full front page is a political cartoon by Kepler: "Fourth of July, 1876" showing Uncle Sam receiving fireworks from China.

The balance of the issue is a wealth of articles, stories, and various illustrations... See More  

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701566

Swedenborgianism... of Johnny Appleseed fame...

Item #701566

December 03, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 3, 1858  Page 2 has: "RELIGIOUS HISTORY - Chronicles of Religious Sects in the United States". This is the 34rd installment in the series with a focus on Swedenborgianism which were based on the doctrines of Emanuel Swedenborg. The article is lengthy taking 2 1/2 columns and provides details of their founding and beliefs. Quite interesting. Note: Johnny Applesee... See More  

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701541

Reports from the First Barbary War...

Item #701541

November 13, 1805

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 13, 1805  Close to half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report on the on-going Barbary War, headed: "American Captives in Tripoli". It carries over to page 2 & is continued in a future issue.

Four pages, nice condition.

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701518

The yacht 'America' wins the first of what will become the America's Cup race...

Item #701518

August 25, 1851

THE TIMES, London, Aug. 25, 1851 



* 1st America's Cup

* Yacht "America" wins




Nearly half of page 5 is taken up with very detailed accounts of: "The Cowes Regatta" in England, which would become known as the famed America's Cup race.

This was the very first of this iconic race, and since won by the yacht "America" it would forever become known as t... See More  

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701488

The lottery to keep Jefferson out of bankruptcy...

Item #701488

May 25, 1826

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* To begin a lottery to raise $$




The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".

Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that w... See More  

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701485

Death by duel for naval hero Stephen Decatur...

Item #701485

March 23, 1820

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 23, 1820 



* Stephen Decatur Killed

* United States Navy commodore

* Duel vs. James Barron




The front page has a report of a slave insurrection in Cuba. Page 3 has a broadside-like announcement, in larger than normal type & black-bordered, announcing the death of naval hero Stephen Decatur, mentioning his death as a result of a duel.

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701484

First American railroad publication...

Item #701484

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 8, 1834



* Very early on the railroad industry

* Uncommon publication




This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.

The best feature of this newspaper may be the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this ... See More  

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701482

Celebrating the independence of America...

Item #701482

July 07, 1810

ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1810  The front page has much on the: "Celebration Of American Independence". Page 2 continues with the: "Celebration In Salem" and: "Celebration In Lynn".

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

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701336

A wealth of content concerning the Louisiana Territory... Lewis & Clark begin their journey...

Item #701336

November 23, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 23, 1803



* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River

* re. Louisiana Purchase success




This is a wonderful issue on the recently concluded Louisiana Purchase.

Almost the entire front page is taken up with very detailed reporting on the Louisiana Purchase, with the first article: "Louisiana" taking over 2 columns. This is followed... See More  

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701331

Slavery ads...

Item #701331

August 06, 1828

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 1828  The front page has 3 slave-related ads including: "Slaves Wanted" and: "For Sale, A Negro Man aged about 26 years...". Page 3 has a: "Fifty Dollars Reward" for a runway, with much detail.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

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701328

Thomas Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...

Item #701328

November 17, 1808

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1808  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Last State of the Union Address




About three-quarters of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's final state-of-the-union address, in which he reflects upon the past year, and his presidency. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.

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701327

Illinois joins the Union as the 21st state...

Item #701327

December 12, 1818

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1818  The front page has a rather inconspicuous report headed: Journal of 15th Congress" noting in part: "...Messrs. Hunter of R.I. and Edwards and Thomas took their seats this day. The two latter represent the new State of Illinois, the law to admit which into the Union has been signed by the President...The Union is now composed of Twenty-one S... See More  

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701283

Elusive title focused in temperance...

Item #701283

October 05, 1827

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIST, Boston, Oct. 5, 1827  This elusive title lasted just 3 1/2 years, and this is the first issue we've located in our 49 years. The masthead notes: "'Devoted To 

The Suppression of Intemperance And Its Kindred Vices; And to the Encouragement of General Morality"
. As this note would imply, this newspaper was focused on the prohibition of alcohol.

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701278

Anti-slavery publication from England...

Item #701278

August 01, 1853

THE SLAVE; HIS WRONGS, AND THEIR REMEDY, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, August, 1853  A British publication on slavery. Printed in the masthead; "Slavery is sustained by the purchase of its productions. If there were no consumers of slave-produce, there would be no slaves."

Among the articles: "Slaves Emancipated" "The Madiai and the Slaves" "The American Slav... See More  

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701276

Early newspaper from Kentucky...

Item #701276

October 31, 1827

KENTUCKY REPORTER, Lexington, Oct. 31, 1827  The front page has; "Declaration of Objections To the Elevation of Ten. Andrew Jackson to the Chief Magistracy of these United States".

Inside pages have a great wealth of local and national news items, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally rejoined at the spine, very nice con... See More  

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701274

Existed for only 20 issues...

Item #701274

August 01, 1835

THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835  This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.

Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.

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701253

Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...

Item #701253

February 01, 1848

NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848



* Rare anti Alcohol - temperance publication



A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.

The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."

As would be expected, much content on the prohibition... See More  

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701252

For the preservation of useful information...

Item #701252

January 01, 1831

THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831  The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the content is political and economic-focused.

Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so some leaves are attached at the top, foxing to front pages folds, generally goo... See More  

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701249

An angel in the masthead...

Item #701249

September 05, 1840

TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 5, 1840  A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various damp staining & foxing, minor loss at the blank spine, some fold wear.

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701246

This title existed for just two years...

Item #701246

April 04, 1861

RAILROAD MERCURY, Groton Junction, Massachusetts, April 4, 1861



* American Civil War outbreak close era



 A quite rare, weekly title that existed for just two years. Although "railroad" is in the title this seems to be a regular general-interest newspaper with no focus on railroading.

Four pages, nice condition.

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701234

First of this Scottish newspaper we've located...

Item #701234

June 14, 1847

THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE, Scotland, June 14, 1847  



* Rare publication



This is the first of this Scottish newspaper we have encountered. Page 3 under: "America" is a letter titled: "Emigration to His Britannic Majesty's Province of Upper Canada" signed in type: James Buchanan.

Also on page 3: "Further Particulars of the Revolution in The Brazils' includin... See More  

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701233

Short-lived campaign newspaper from Virginia...

Item #701233

June 18, 1840

THE YEOMAN, Richmond, Virginia, June 1840  



* William Henry Harrison for president

* Rare, short lived  campaign publication




A quite rare campaign newspaper supporting Wm. H. Harrison for President, as noted at the top of page 1: "This paper will be published weekly, in its present form, until the close of the Presidential election; after which period it will be enlarged and ... See More  

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701231

Interesting font for a masthead...

Item #701231

January 20, 1827

LITERARY CADET, Providence, Rhode Island, Jan. 20, 1827  Although the title would suggest it is entirely literary content, there is much news of the day as well. The most interesting feature is the masthead which uses an unusual font for the type.

Four pages, good condition. A volume 1 issue.

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701219

Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...

Item #701219

March 25, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820  



* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)

* United States Navy commodore

* Duel vs. James Barron




The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More  

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701192

The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...

Item #701192

November 02, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803  



* Historic Louisiana Purchase

* Expansion of the United States




The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senat... See More  

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701165

The charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War...

Item #701165

December 09, 1854

PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, Maine, Dec. 9, 1854  The most notable content would be the full column report headed: "The Calvary Charge" which was the famous charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. It took place at the Battle of Balaclava, during Britain's war with Russia.

Poet Alfred Lloyd Tennyson made the battle famous with his poem "Charge of the Light Brigade&... See More  

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701163

Act of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...

Item #701163

October 13, 1800

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 13, 1800  The back page has over half a column taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.

The Act is: "...to authorize the sale & conveyance of lands, in certain case, by the Marshals of the United States...".

Four pages, some damp staining, several creases, other... See More  

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701161

Two Acts of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...

Item #701161

October 27, 1800

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 27, 1800  The back page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.

One Act is for: "...appropriations for the military establishment of the United States...".

Four pages, some damp staining, generally good.... See More  

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701159

Declaration of war...

Item #701159

June 27, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812  



* War of 1812 declaration by United States 

* President James Madison proclamation




This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812.

Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a he... See More  

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701145

Eighteen Acts of Congress on the front page...

Item #701145

July 25, 1820

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 25, 1820  The front page is mostly taken up with 18 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe.

Other news and ads of the day.

Four pages, nice condition.

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701071

The Mormons have abandoned Salt Lake City...

Item #701071

July 15, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1858 



* Brigham Young - Mormons - Mormonism

* Salt Lake City evacuated - Utah War ending




Page 3 has: "The Latest From Utah--The Mormons Abandoning Salt Lake" which notes in part: "...Young and the rest of the Mormons...had evacuated the city and gone south to Provo. The city looked almost completely deserted. Peace... See More  

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701059

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... Slave labor in California...

Item #701059

September 20, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1850  



* Rare antebellum publication

* From the deep South

* Anti abolitionist - pro Confederate




Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy.  Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Sl... See More  

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701054

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... On California joining the Union...

Item #701054

September 11, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 11, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

The front page has considerable reporting headed: "Execution of Prof. Webster!" Webster was an American professor of chemistry and geology at Harvard Medical College. He was convicted of murder in the Parkman–Webster murder case and h... See More  

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701039

Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...

Item #701039

September 03, 1850

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 3, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.

Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More  

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701026

Map of the Liverpool vicinity...

Item #701026

March 02, 1839

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, March 2, 1839  The front page is dominated by a map headed: "Chart OF The Shoals Outside the port of Liverpool..." showing the loss of several American ships from a recent gale.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, good condition. 

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701021

Comic prints relating to the President...

Item #701021

June 17, 1843

THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, June 17, 1843  Page 2 has an article concerning the President that includes 6 comic illustrations, two captioned; "A Disappointed Office-Beggar" "Waiting for a Chance' and more.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some spotting to the front page, good condition.

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701020

Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for President...

Item #701020

June 30, 1860

NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1860  



* Stephen A. Douglas - Democrat Party

* Nomination for President of the U.S.

* Abraham Lincoln's opponent




The top of the front page hasL "Judge Douglas' Letter Of Acceptance" being Stephen Douglas' acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President. Page 2 includes: "The Last of the Richmond Convention---Attempt to Ratify ... See More  

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701018

Early report of cricket in America...

Item #701018

September 10, 1845

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 10, 1845  Near the bottom of page 2 is a report of a cricket match between a Brooklyn team and one from Sheffield, England, played in Brooklyn. Early for cricket in America.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine from disbinding, otherwise good condition.

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701005

Five Acts of Congress, one for punishing piracy...

Item #701005

May 27, 1820

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, May 27, 1820  



* President James Madison

* United States Congress

* Five acts w/ piracy - pirates




The back page has a full column taken up with 4 Acts of Congress, one for: "...punishing the crime of piracy" and another for: "...continuing the work upon the center building of the Capitol...", plus one on page 2 as well. E... See More  

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