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Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #670984
September 24, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 24, 1825
* Jewish city creation
* Grand Island, New York
* Niagara River
One of the articles on an inside page reads in its entirety: "The ceremony of laying the corner stone, of what is to be a city of the Jews, on Grand Island, N.Y. took place on the 14th instant, and Mr. Noah, editor of the New York National Advocate, governor and ... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #670931
July 28, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849 Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay & building lots, in wilderness sites, were selling from $1500 to $2000 each...San Francisco was full of people & it is not an uncommon thing for 20 to 30 individuals to occupy one smal... See More
News from the gold fields in California... Death of President Polk...
Item #670929
June 23, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 23, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* James K. Polk death
Page 2 has a half column article headed: "Letter From The Diggings" with a dateline from "Valley of the Sacramento". It is a fine, first-hand letter of the situation concerning the gold diggings.
Page 2 also has a black-bordered report: "Death Of Mr. Polk" whi... See More
How gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill...
Item #670927
March 17, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 17, 1849
* 1st discovery of gold in California account
* Sutter's Mill & James W. Marshall
Page 3 has a great article headed: "Interesting Account Of How the Gold Was Discovered in California". This is an interesting article, prefaced with: "...We extract the account they received from Capt. Sutter, the owner of the m... See More
Much on the California gold rush...
Item #670926
February 03, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 1849 The top of page 3 has a column headed: "Mode Of Extracting Gold From the Ore" being a timely article given the recent discovery of gold in Calif. But the article begins with: "...The metallic grains found in the sands of rivers in California do not require to be subjected to a metallurgic process."
Page 3 begins wit... See More
America is about to declare war...
Item #670877
June 03, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 3, 1812
* Declaration of war close
* War of 1812 to begin
Page 2 has a notable report headed: "War with England!" stating: "A letter has been received in town from a Senator of the United States, dated May 28th, which says, The Committee of the Senate on Foreign Affairs have agreed unanimously [Mr. Lloyd being absent] to recommend a Dec... See More
24 issues of the Saturday Evening Post...
Item #670855
January 02, 1848
(24) SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, a mixed lot of 24 issues from when this famous title was a large-size (24 by 31 inches) newspaper, not a magazine. Dates included are 1848 & 1850 through 1856, all 2nd rate or damaged condition due to fold wear, some stains, tears, etc. All were folded 3 times.
An interesting mix of news reports of the day, literary items, ads, etc., with a nice engra... See More
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Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #670832
November 11, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 1852
* Uncle Tom's Cabin
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book... See More
Terrific, early views of San Francisco and Sacramento...
Item #670760
November 29, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1851
* Early San Francisco city view print
* California gold rush era & Sacramento
The front page has a great & very early: "View Of San Francisco From the Foot of Telegraph Hill" with a related article on the city which: "...has now a population of about 40,000, with over 100 miles of streets laid out..."... See More
The "fever" for California gold has begun...
Item #670739
September 30, 1848
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 30, 1848
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 2 has a nice report headed: "The Gold Region" with bits including: "...accounts heretofore received of he existence of gold on the borders of various rivers in California and the made excitement that prevails in all that region to share in the spoils...sailors, prin... See More
Yacht club bans the slaver Wanderer...
Item #670668
February 08, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1859
* The Wanderer (slave ship)
* New York Yacht Club bans her
Page 4 has a article with small heading: "The Wanderer And The New York Yacht Club" (see)
Other news of the day. Eight pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.
SS Great Eastern maiden voyage...
Item #670439
September 22, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 22, 1859
* SS Great Eastern
* Maiden voyage
The front page has an article headed: "Trial Trip Of the Great Eastern" "Perfect Success of the Experiment" "She is Pronounced to be the Fastest Vessel in the World" and more. A printing flaw slightly affects the first heading here. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, ni... See More
SS Austria sinking disaster...
Item #670413
September 30, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 30, 1858
* SS Austria steamship sinking
The front page has an article headed: "The Burning Of The Austria" "Full Particulars Of The Disaster" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up the entire front page and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some areas of light toning, a few small archival mends on page 2, generally in good c... See More
Much on Lincoln, his new administration, his inauguration, etc...
Item #670348
March 06, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration
* New administration takes over
* Pre-Civil War tensions escalate
A wealth of fine content on Lincoln & his new administration, as his inaugural was reported in the previous day's edition.
Inside has a lengthy editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Address", a report from Washington beginning: "The ... See More
Very early Charleston...
Item #670041
February 11, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 11, 1803 A volume I issue (number 29) of this famous title from the South. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Page 2 has a letter: "To The President - Letter II".
Four pages, spotted foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Early and rather famous sporting-themed newspaper...
Item #670015
March 19, 1859
NEW YORK CLIPPER, March 19, 1859 An early sports-themed newspaper with an ornate masthead featuring engravings showing cricket, sailing, boxing, and horse racing.
The front page features a full-figure print of: "Harry Ellis, A Celebrated Canadian Pigeon Shooter". Inside has reports on various sports including: "The Ring" "The Trigger" "Sparring" "... See More
The historic Fredericton Cathedral, New Brunswick...
Item #669906
April 28, 1849
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 28, 1849 Amongst the many interesting prints within perhaps the most notable is the print of: "Fredericton Cathedral, New Brunswick" which has a related article: "The Cathedral, Fredericton, New Brunswick, North America".
Not only does this cathedral still stand, it is a National Historic Site of Canada. According to the Histor... See More
A settler's hut in Australia...
Item #669905
March 17, 1849
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 17, 1849 Amongst the many interesting prints perhaps the best are the two commanding the back page, showing: "Settler's Hut, In Australia" and: "Interior of Settler's Hut In Australia". The balance of the page is taken up with a nice article on it headed: "Australian Hut".
Sixteen pages, archival mend on page ... See More
The first bridge to span Niagara Falls...
Item #669904
February 17, 1849
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 17, 1849 The most interesting print is a nearly half page view captioned:: "Construction Of The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge--Basket Ferry & Temporary Towers". This was the very first bridge over Niagara Falls, this print showing the early stages of the construction showing the: "...basket ferry and temporary towers". This pri... See More
Emigrants from England to Australia...
Item #669903
January 20, 1849
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 20, 1849 The front page shows: "The Islington New Market". Inside has 4 prints on the: "Gold Mine In Brazil".
Perhaps the best prints are the five showing: "Scenes On Board an Australian Emigrant Ship" with related text, all taking two pages.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Six issues of a failed publishing venture by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669902
March 05, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853
* Published by P. T. Barnum
A lot of six different issues of this scarce title, all from the first 6 months of its existence.
P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This ... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum...
Item #669899
April 16, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, April 16, 1853
* Murderer Arthur Spring
* Phineas T. Barnum
The front page shows: "Arthur Spring - The Philadelphia Murderer" with related text regarding the murder which contains considerable discussion regarding capital punishment.
Inside has content with related images of: "The Baltimore Shot Works" "The Baltimore Lottery&quo... See More
Early views of Cincinnati, Nagasaki, and Little Falls, New York...
Item #669883
March 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 26, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Among the many prints are a front page view of: "Ci... See More
First mention of skiing in an American newspaper? Barnum's paper...
Item #669882
March 19, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, March 19, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". These latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last but 48 issues.
Although an illustrated newspaper, perhaps the most nota... See More
Houdon's Statue of Washington... Barnum's paper...
Item #669881
February 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 26, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" these latter two ultimately becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The ftpg. has a print of: "Houdon's Statue o... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum... View of Concord, New Hampshire...
Item #669880
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Among the prints in this short-lived paper (lasted just 48 issues) are: "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ladies Presenting the Great Temperance Petition at Albany" "The Seals of Jerusalem"; a nice nearly half page overview of the city of; "Concord, New Hampshire" "... See More
Published by P. T. Barnum...
Item #669879
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED NEWS New York, Jan. 29, 1853
* Published by P. T. Barnum
The ftpg. features a print of the U.S. Steam Frigate 'Fulton' entering Havana harbor.
The back page has a fascinating article and print captioned: "The Misses Fox--The Original Rappers..." with the article headed: "The Rappers" (rap music?). A curious item.
Other prints within include "... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #669878
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
First issue of a P. T. Barnum publication...
Item #669877
January 01, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 1, 1853 This is the very first issue of what would become a short-lived publication which had "P.T. Barnum, Special Partner" involved in its publication, as noted on one of the back pages.
This is one of the earliest illustrated periodicals in the United States, preceding both Leslie's Illustrated and Harper's Weekly. The format would... See More
Lot of 7 issues of this successful political & literary journal...
Item #669862
January 10, 1801
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, a lot of seven issues from vol. one, 1801
* Lot of (7) early 19th century originals
Edited by Joseph Dennie under the pseudonym "Oliver Oldschool" and Asbury Dickins, it espoused republican values and was the first important political & literary journal in the United States.
Each has a wide variety of content but an emphasis on literary items. Two... See More
Ten issues of this famous illustrated newspaper...
Item #669615
September 01, 1855
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England A lot of ten issues: all from the year 1856. This famous illus. newspaper would spawn many similar in future years including Harper's Weekly.
Each issue contains a great wealth of prints of and about events of the day. The handsome masthead engraving shows St. Paul's Cathedral & the London skyline. Each issue is complete (20 to 24 pgs.) and in ni... See More
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1858 Salem, New Jersey w/ nice masthead....
Item #669604
February 17, 1858
NATIONAL STANDARD, Salem, New Jersey, Feb. 17, 1858
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead (heraldic eagle)
This large sized issue measures 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches, contains news of the with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, a little light toning at the margins, very minor wear, generally nice.
Taking "Big Ben" from the foundry to the Westminster clock tower...
Item #669601
November 01, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 1, 1856
* Big Ben - Great Bell
* Palace of Westminster
Inside has a nearly half page print captioned: "Removal of the Bell For the Great Clock of Westminster Palace."
This is what we know as the original "Big Ben", the largest of the bells in the Westminster clock tower. Although technically Big Ben is just the bell, the ... See More
Ben Franklin's statue in Boston is erected...
Item #669598
October 26, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 25, 1856
* Statue of Benjamin Franklin (statue)
The front page has a nice print of: "Statue of Dr. Franklin, Just Erected in Boston, U.S." A related article is on page 2: "Inauguration of the Statue of Dr. Franklin at Boston, U.S." which has much detail on it.
This quite famous statue still stands in Boston, although remov... See More
Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War...
Item #669595
August 30, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Aug. 30, 1856
* Rare Florence Nightingale illustration
Close to half of the front page is taken up with a print captioned: "Miss Nightingale's Carriage at the Seat of War". Page 2 has an article with the same heading.
This is the famed Florence Nightingale, who came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses durin... See More
Much naval reporting in this early Richmond paper...
Item #669466
February 19, 1808
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 19, 1808
* Early 19th Century antebellum publication
The front page has various reports from Europe on the Napoleonic War. Page 2 has several naval reports concerning American ships detained at Algiers, as well as: "Deserters" which relates to the attack on he ship Chesapeake by the frigate Leopard, then several correspondences fro... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #669435
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 15, 1821
* Thomas Jefferson on founding the University of Virginia
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this institution by Jeff... See More
Decorative paper which only lasted for twelve issues...
Item #669362
July 16, 1855
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, Philadelphia, July 16, 1855 An interesting & very short-lived publication obviously themed on farming, with a very decorative & intricately engraved masthead (see). This title only lasted for 12 issues before combining with "The Pennsylvania Farm Journal".
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches, nice condition.
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. T... See More
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668810
October 16, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial On Saturday" "Evidence Closed On Both Sides" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut and unbound (uncommon), nice condition.... See More
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668743
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "Andersonville" "The Trial of Wirz" "Dr. Bates Testimony Resumed" "Evidence of a Loyal Physician" "Sickening Details of Rebel Barbarities" "A Prisoner Killed by a Bloodhound" "Wirz Knocks a Man D... See More
1858 Fraser River Gold discoveries...
Item #668613
September 29, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 29, 1858.
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* Fraser River discoveries
Front page has: The Fraser River Gold Mines--Indian Outbreak. Other news of the day includes: "Important From The Pacific" "Arrival of $1,570,924 in Gold Dust" "Quicksilver Mines Worth $40,000,000 in Dispute" "The Indian War In Oregon" and more. Comp
... See More
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* Fraser River discoveries
Front page has: The Fraser River Gold Mines--Indian Outbreak. Other news of the day includes: "Important From The Pacific" "Arrival of $1,570,924 in Gold Dust" "Quicksilver Mines Worth $40,000,000 in Dispute" "The Indian War In Oregon" and more. Comp
Prints from the West before the Civil War... Nebraska and Kansas...
Item #668545
June 21, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 21, 1856 Near the back is a full page with 3 scenes headed: "The Nebraska and Kansas Territory" with the prints captioned: "Ancient Bluff Ruins, Nebraska", "Settlers Entering Nebraska, Pappea Creek" and "Steamer Passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska".
There is a related article on the back page.
Complete in 24 pages, very... See More
Three beautiful color prints, one a doublepage of a ship...
Item #668542
July 26, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 26, 1856 The prime feature would be the 3 color prints in the Supplement. More typically such prints have been removed. The most dramatic & displayable is a double pate print of: "The 'James Watt', Man of War--Colours Flying & Manned at the Yards"
The other two are full page prints: "Beauties of England & Wales - ... See More
Nice wine making print...
Item #668537
November 22, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 22, 1856
* Great wine making illustration
The large double page centerfold print is captioned: "The Vintage In France" which is a great wine-themed print, folding out to measure about 15 by 21 inches.
Other prints include several scenes of a flood on the Ganges River in India, a full page with 3: "Sketches Of Moscow" and more.
... See More
The HMS Resolute... The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #668507
December 27, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 27, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the front page print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text.
Significant as well are the two prints related to the famous arctic exploring vessel "The HMS Resolute". Other prints include: "The Rev. Dr. Livingston, The Traveler In Afric... See More
The President addresses the discovery of gold in California...
Item #668297
December 07, 1848
ROCHESTER DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Dec.7, 1848
* President James K. Polk
* State of the Union Address
* Discovery of gold in California
All of the front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE!" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James K. Polk.
Within his message, and on the front page, he devotes much space to ... See More
Early newspaper from Raleigh...
Item #668286
January 11, 1837
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD, Raleigh, Jan. 11, 1837
* Rare antebellum publication
Various news and advertisements of the day from well before the outbreak of the Civil War. The back page has an illustrated ad for a jailed slave, with details.
Four pages, light damp staining, good condition.... See More
Reports from the California Gold Rush...
Item #668282
February 07, 1849
ILLINOIS JOURNAL, Springfield, Feb. 7, 1849 Page 3 has two articles concerning the California Gold Rush.
"California Items" is mostly concerning the passengers at Chagres, Panama, mid-way on their journey to California. Also: "...that Lt. Frisby...has written to his family that he has accumulated $200,000 worth of gold dust...". And: "Distress In the Gold Region&quo... See More
Early Savannah, Georgia...
Item #668281
June 08, 1839
THE DAILY GEORGIAN, Savannah, June 8, 1839
* Chatham County
* Rare title
* Antebellum
A rather uncommon title from the South 22 years before the Civil War. Various news & ads of the day with several slave reward ads, one being a bit unusual in the detail: "Stolen...by a Negro man named George belonging to John C Neal, the following negroes..." with details on them... See More
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