George Washington
George Washington
Mount Rainier, Washington...
Item #634316
July 27, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 27, 1895 The front cover has "The Lake Steamer North Land" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Barathon's Propeller Life Buoy"; "Caballero's Air Vessel"; "The Cornell University Crew on the Thames, England"; "A Sectional Side Launch Dock"; "Mount Rainier, Washington"; and m... See More
Charles Dickens... Washington Territory...
Item #633480
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1870 Within this is issue is a 5+ page article "Footprints of Charles Dickens" which begins "Charles Dickens was dead. It was hard to realize, but realized it was at last; and then there was no look or voice in London but repeated it over and over -- Charles Dickens is dead!..."Also within the issue are articles &q... See More
From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #632935
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washing... See More
Dartmouth College... Mount Vernon...
Item #632838
October 29, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1853 The front page features a nice print of: "Mount Vernon, the Birthplace & Residence of George Washington" with related text. Among many prints inside are: "Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire with a nice article as well, and: "The Capitol of Rhode Island, at Newport"; a full page print: "Leviathan Clipper S... See More
Reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #631663
June 29, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1847 Front page Mexican War content with: "The Proposed Treaty with Mexico" "From Gen. Taylor's Army" "Interesting News From Vera Cruz" and more.
Four pages, light water staining, an ink stain, good condition.
Pirates' rights... Plea for a Washington Monument...
Item #631459
July 15, 1824
NEW YORK PATRIOT, July 15, 1824 Items include: "Free Trade & Pirates' Rights" "Cause of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron" "General La Fayette" . The back page has: "Washington Monument" which is a plea to create one, not to begin until 1848.
Four pages, small folio size, some foxing, nice condition.
Napoleon writes his memoirs...
Item #627962
July 29, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1817 The top of the ftpg: "Napoleon Buonaparte" which begins: "The fact of Bonaparte being employed in writing 'Memoirs of his Own Life and Times'...".
Inside has: "The President's Tour" and "An Indian Treaty" with the Cherokees.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
John Adams delivers his credentials to the King...
Item #625993
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 Among the articles are: "Curious Caves on the Elephanta Island" near India; "Epitaph Proposed by Dr. Fordyce for Samuel Johnson" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of the day, which includes a report: "This day John Adams, minister plenipotentiary from the... See More
Early expedition to the Yellowstone...
Item #625194
December 29, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 1818 The middle of the front page has an interesting article: "Of The Yellow Stone Expedition" "Extract of a Letter dated Martin Cantonment, 380 Miles up the Missouri River...from an Officer of the Yellow Stone River Expedition to a Gentleman in St. Louis". The letter has some fascinating first-hand reporting on this earl... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #623544
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825
* Hebrew city to be established
* Grand Island, New York
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mo... See More
Much news on the Mexican War...
Item #623042
February 27, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 1847 Page 2 has; "Army Intelligence" "Later from Vera Cruz--Santa Anna Not Assassinated--His Gambling Operations--Number & Condition of is Army..." and more subheads with the text taking over a full column.
Four pages, very nice condition.
American success at Victoria, Mexico...
Item #623041
February 02, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847 Page 3 has: "Interesting From the Army" with news concerning events near Victoria, Mexico, including: "...that Brig. General Quitman had, on the 29th of Dec., occupied the city of Victoria, the capital of the State of Tamaulipas..." with more. Also: "General Taylor arrived at Victoria with the division of Brig. Gen. Twi... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #622538
January 16, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 1847
* Valentín Gómez Farías address
* Mexican-American War
As would be expected from a D.C. paper, much reporting from Congress including talk on funding the army. Page 3 has: "Late From Mexico" which has the address of the Mexican vice president. Also a letter which begins: "The war is not finished so so... See More
The home of Francis Scott Key for sale...
Item #621944
March 14, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., March 14, 1820
* Francis Scott Key house for sale ad
* From the Nation's Capital
A back page notice headed "Valuable Property For Sale" begins: "That large and commodious two story brick dwelling house near the upper end of Bridge street, lately occupied by Francis S. Key, Esq...." plus a few details (see).
Four ... See More
Great, early article on the need for settlers in California...
Item #621536
August 04, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., August 4, 1847
* Early California
* Need for settlers
Page 2 contains a quite lengthy, detailed, and very early description of: "California" as the article is headed. The article focuses on the various trades which are desperately needed in California, encouraging: "Tradesmen of all kinds...to emigrate here for here there are next to n... See More
Cover print by famed artist F .O. C. Darley...
Item #621443
December 17, 1870
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, Dec. 17, 1870 The full front page is an illus. by F.O.C. Darley captioned: "Going To Court." showing a policeman separating a motley-looking woman & man, as a crying child clings to the woman's skirt. Note: Felix Darley was a famous illustrator of the day, noted for illustrating Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow... See More
Mount Holyoke & Amherst College, Massachusetts...
Item #621301
March 17, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 17, 1855 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: "Prison at Breslau" "Mount Holyoke" "Amherst College, Massachusetts&q
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View of Camp Seco, California...
Item #621300
December 24, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1853 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 captioned: "Camp Seco California" "Tonawanda, or Waite's Island, Niagara Riv
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Jews on the continent...
Item #621264
May 31, 1845
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1845
* Judaica - Jewish
* Slave for sale ad
The front page has nearly half a column headed: "The Jews On The Continent" (see ) followed by an ad: "A Private Sale, a Negro Boy 18 years old...". Much other news of the day.
Four pages, some front page staining & a bit irregular at the spine.... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #621216
September 10, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825
* Hebrew city to be established
* Grand Island, New York
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety:
"An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face... See More
Premier lodging at Cape May...
Item #621145
July 18, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1860
* Cape May, New Jersey ad
* Pre-civil war era
* Premier lodging at the Jersey Shore
The front page has an ad headed: "Columbia House, Cape Island, Cape May, New Jersey". The ad says: "This large, first class Hotel, will be open for the reception of guests on 25th, June, 1860. The house has been comple... See More
Group of five news-worthy issues from 1849...
Item #620592
July 26, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., a lot of 5 issues from 1849. Although I find no Gold Rush content, there are articles of interesting from the period such as Indian reports, etc. Not "generic" issues but issues with content yet not worthy of individual sale.
Four pages each, nice condition.
News from the Mexican War and from Santa Fe...
Item #620441
August 10, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 1847 Inside has reports on the Mexican War including: "Another Taylor Letter" signed by him: Z. Taylor; "From Tampico" "From the Army of Gen. Taylor" and more. Also pg. 2 has: "Later from Santa Fe & the Plains" with various reports.
Four pages, very light damp stain, generally nice.... See More
The Patriotic Order of the Sons of America...
Item #619019
September 01, 1869
CAMP NEWS, Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1869 This was the: "National Organ of the Patriotic Order Sons of America". This fraternity still exists, and their information notes the beginnings of the P.O.S. of A. is found in the early days of the American Republic. Patriots banded together to uphold the principles of Americanism and duty to the flag, including the preservation of the public ... See More
Death of the newspaper's proprietor...
Item #618948
February 24, 1854
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Feb. 24, 1854 All four pages have black mourning rules due to the death of the proprietor of the newspaper. Page 3 has an article headed: "Death of General Robert Armstrong" which begins: "The melancholy duty devolves upon us of announcing the death of General Robert Armstrong, the proprietor of this paper, and our associate in its editoria... See More
seance - mesmerism.....
Item #618872
November 24, 1874
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, November 24, 1874
* Seance - mesmerism - mesmerist
* Stage hypnotist Annie De Montford
Page 2 have one column headings: "Mesmerism" "An Exhibition of the Occult Science" "Miss De Montford In Washington Hall" (see)
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inch... See More
Andy Jackson and Martin Van Buren...
Item #618116
January 24, 1831
THE UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington City, Jan. 24, 1831 The top of page 2 has a letter signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. Also a lengthier letter signed by the Secretary of State: M. Van Buren.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, damp stain to an upper corner, nice.
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #616543
July 15, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1847
* Tabasco, Mexico captured
* Mexican-American War
Page 2 has: "Later News from Santa Fe" with subheads: "Another battle with Mexicans & Indians--Two American killed & 2 wounded--Loss of government Cattle..." and more. The article on the Mexican War takes half a column. Page 3 has: "Important From M... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...
Item #616497
April 27, 1875
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, April 27, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
* Atlantic Ocean flight ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "Donaldson The Daredevil" "How He Intends Crossing The Atlantic In His Balloon" See images for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, nice condition.... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #616003
July 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1847 Page 3 has one-third of a column headed: "From California" with some events relating to the Mexican War but more concerning general goings-on in California. Also: "Latest from the Army" takes 1 1/2 columns with Mexican War reports and includes: "Very Late from Vera Cruz and Mexico" as well as: "Late from Tamp... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #615582
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" , and more.The most significant c... See More
Naples is captured by the Austrians...
Item #615527
May 16, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.., May 16, 1821 The front page has historic content on the history of Italy with the top of the page: "The Fate Of Naples Decided!" and within the article is: "...The papers announce the important fact that the Neapolitians have FAILED IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A FREE GOVERNMENT! They have signed a convention with the Austrians &... See More
Income Tax repealed... Senate vote...
Item #615307
January 27, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1871
* Income Tax
Page 5 has an article headed: "Washington" "Passage of the Bill Repealing the Income Tax in the Senate" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, slight printing flaw within heading (see), generally very nice.
Indian relationships...
Item #615009
July 20, 1879
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, July 20, 1879 Page 5 contains two Indian related articles under the heading of "The Indians." The first article pertains to a telegram that the Indian agency had received that the chiefs who had recently visited Washington were helping to keep peace and also telling of the experience of recent visit of other Indians to the city. The other is a "Letter from a ... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...
Item #614830
July 19, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 19, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
* Disappearance
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Fate Of Donaldson The Aeronaut Still Unknown" See image for text here.
Complete in 10 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition.
Sackett's Harbor & Milledgeville...
Item #614072
August 24, 1813
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, Aug. 24, 1813 The front page has: "Latest From Lake Ontario" which has an: "Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Sackett's Harbor..." "Indian News" datelined from Milledgeville; "Report of the Big Warrior to Colonel Hawkins" "Croghan's Gallant Feat - Further Particulars".
Inside has 3 Acts ... See More
Reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #613358
March 11, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., March 11, 1847 Page 2 has: "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico" "Naval" "Army Intelligence" "Mexico" concerning the Mexican War.
Four pages, nice condition.
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #613357
January 07, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 1847 The front page has; "Honor to the Brave--Dinner to Gen. Houston" "The Mexican Armistice" "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico--Hostility Against Americans--Wretched Condition of American Deserters".
Four pages, light damp staining, nice condition.
On the Astor Place Riot...
Item #613320
May 15, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1849
* Astor Opera House
* The Tragedy of Macbeth
Page 3 has a follow-up report on the Astor Place Riot headed: "The Late Riots at New York" and "The Events of Thursday Night", the report taking 1 1/2 columns and carrying over to take most of the back page.
The back page has a small report; "The Gold Dol... See More
General Taylor on the Mexican War...
Item #613110
July 06, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, July 6, 1847 Page 2 has: "General Taylor's Letter" which takes over 1 1/2 columns. Also: "Latest From Mexico" with news from the war front. Pg. 3 has: "Later From Mexico" and "From Vera Cruz".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Disaster caused by toy torpedoes...
Item #612241
September 15, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 15, 1871 The front page has: "A Day Of Disaster - Terrible Explosion of Toy Torpedoes in This City - An Extraordinary Scene of Ruin & Devastation" "Death On the Rail" "Saratoga In Flames". Page 4 has a small bit: "The Women's Club in Washington is actively progressing in its work of reforming the city. The members are to bu... See More
Very early boxing...
Item #611422
July 30, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 30, 1811
* Tom "The Moor" Molineaux
* African-American bare-knuckle boxer
Page 3 has a one paragraph report about a boxing match near London between Molineux, the famous black man from New York, and a young Englishman named Rimmer. The report states in part: "...In the course of 15 minutes the black pounded his antagonist most tremendo... See More
Details of a slave case brought to trial...
Item #611282
October 26, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848 The top of page 3 has an article: "Important Slave Case Decision" which begins: "The Case of Lewis Pierrie, alleged to be the slave of Robert Tilghman of New Orleans, came up again before Judge King..." followed by much detail concerning the case (see).
Four pages, nice condition.
With a small Civil War map...
Item #610887
April 25, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 25, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are; "Defeat of Rebel Cavalry by Lieut. Cushing" "Interesting From Vicksburg" "Running the Blockade by Porter's Gunboats & Transports" "The Rear & Communications of Vicksburg Threatened" which includes a small one column map of Vicksburg & vicinity (... See More
Slave ad... Texas and the United States government...
Item #610839
May 10, 1836
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1836 The middle of the front page has a detailed ad headed: "100 Dollars Reward" for a runaway: "...Negro Man named NED, about six feet high, dark copper color..."with additional descriptions (see). Page 3 has nearly two column concerning Texas beginning: "The Texian subject has assumed an aspect entirely new as... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson...
Item #610127
July 05, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 5, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front has an article headed: "Perilous Balloon Voyage" "Prof. Donaldson's Recent Ascension from Toronto--A Night Over Lake Ontario...."
Complete in 8 pages, minor irreg... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson...
Item #608273
August 27, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 27, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Donaldson's Diary" "Daring Flights of the Fearless Aeronaut--His First Plunge into Lake Michigan--Other Thrilling Experiences" Text takes u... See More
Macomb, Illinois tornado disaster...
Item #608261
August 05, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 5, 1875
* Macomb, Illinois tornado
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "WIND AND WATER" "Macomb, Ill., Treated to a Tornado by the Former" and more. See images for text here.
Page... See More
George Washington statue unveiled...
Item #606515
February 25, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, February 25, 1858
* The George Washington Equestrian Monument
* Thomas Crawford's Richmond statue unveiling
Page 3 has an article headed: "The Crawford Statue" "Inauguration of Crawford's Statue of Washington at Richmond, Va." See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Farragut Square dedication...
Item #605884
April 25, 1881
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, April 25, 1881
* Admiral David G. Farragut
* Washington D.C. square dedication
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "UNVEILING" "Of the Statue of Admiral Farragut" and more. (see) See images for text here.
Complete, a little margin wear, o... See More
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