George Washington
George Washington
Post Civil War Reconstruction in 1865....
Item #221249
November 02, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 2, 1865.
* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Washington" "An Iron Clad Fleet to be immediately Equip
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* Post civil war Reconstruction
Reconstruction The Progress Made in Restoring Arkansas, South Carolina and Georgia to the Union President Johnson Promises to Aid Arkansas in Resuming Her Old Place Repeal of the Ordinance of Secession by the Georgia Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Washington" "An Iron Clad Fleet to be immediately Equip
James Polk in 1847....
Item #221190
February 06, 1847
DAILY UNION, Washington, Feb. 6, 1847.
* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of the day includes: "Texas Ind
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* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of the day includes: "Texas Ind
William Henry Harrison, 1840...
Item #220368
February 06, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, dated Feb. 6, 1840.
* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
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* William Henry Harrison
* Campaign Song
Page 3 has a brief letter from Luzerne County containing the lyrics of an Irish Song in honor of Harrison, sung to the Air--Spring of Shillalah. Other news of the day with some advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #220318
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's , 20 issues, 2nd-rate condition.
Here is a lot of 20 different issues within the mentioned date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of ne
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Here is a lot of 20 different issues within the mentioned date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of ne
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United States Quakers in 1856....
Item #219931
June 26, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 26, 1856.
* U.S. Quakers meeting houses
* 19th century from the nation's capital
A front page item below the fold says the Quakers in the U.S. have a total of 715 meeting houses and an aggregate membership of 283,023, plus the number of meeting houses and members in Md., Wash., D.C., Va. and Pa., their favorite State. Other news of th
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* U.S. Quakers meeting houses
* 19th century from the nation's capital
A front page item below the fold says the Quakers in the U.S. have a total of 715 meeting houses and an aggregate membership of 283,023, plus the number of meeting houses and members in Md., Wash., D.C., Va. and Pa., their favorite State. Other news of th
Ottoe & Missouri Indian Tribe in 1826...
Item #219802
February 25, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Feb. 25, 1826.
* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an x mark. Has the English translation of
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* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an x mark. Has the English translation of
Uncommon title from Washington DC...
Item #219730
December 09, 1876
THE DAILY CRITIC, Washington, Dec. 9, 1876.
* Uncommon title
Has bits of news, topical items and numerous ads. Some headlines include: "Burying of the Victims of the Brooklyn Fire" "Congress Yesterday" and more. An uncommon title. A few minor edge tears and slighly browned.
* Uncommon title
Has bits of news, topical items and numerous ads. Some headlines include: "Burying of the Victims of the Brooklyn Fire" "Congress Yesterday" and more. An uncommon title. A few minor edge tears and slighly browned.
Washington Irving hurt in Accident...
Item #219728
July 02, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., July 2, 1833.
* Washington Irving hurt in wagon accident
Page 2 has a report stating that Mr. Washington Irving was hurt when the one-horse wagon he was operating ...down a steep and rocky hill in West Chester... overturned after the horse became frightened. Both Irving and a nephew were thrown to the ground and both laid unconscious for some time until they wer
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* Washington Irving hurt in wagon accident
Page 2 has a report stating that Mr. Washington Irving was hurt when the one-horse wagon he was operating ...down a steep and rocky hill in West Chester... overturned after the horse became frightened. Both Irving and a nephew were thrown to the ground and both laid unconscious for some time until they wer
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 1837...
Item #219647
July 28, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, July 28, 1837.
* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes: "Wheat In Mississippi", &
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* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes: "Wheat In Mississippi", &
Martin Van Buren in 1840...
Item #219637
December 09, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, Dec. 9, 1840.
* Martin Van Buren State of the Union Address
* From Washington D.C.
Taking much of pg. 2 is the Message of the President to Congress, signed in type: M. Van Buren. This was Van Burens last annual message. Nice to have in a Washington paper. Stray writing above the masthead bleeds through a bit to pg. 2 into this text, two minor archival mends
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* Martin Van Buren State of the Union Address
* From Washington D.C.
Taking much of pg. 2 is the Message of the President to Congress, signed in type: M. Van Buren. This was Van Burens last annual message. Nice to have in a Washington paper. Stray writing above the masthead bleeds through a bit to pg. 2 into this text, two minor archival mends
Two-headed snake killed in 1839...
Item #219551
October 26, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Oct. 26, 1839.
* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
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* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one of its kind ever known in America. O
Martin Van Buren in 1840....
Item #219403
June 30, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, June 30, 1840 On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: An Act to carry into effect a convention between the United States and the Mexican Republic. Act is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day. Ads as well. Lite fading on the front page, some lite foxing, mostly on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1840...
Item #219370
April 07, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, April 7, 1840 On the front page under Chesapeake And Ohio Canal are two resolves passed by the president and directors of the C & O Canal Company, plus the Report Of The Chief Engineer of the company. Other news of the day throughout. 4 pages in good condition.
Uncommon Political Title from 1835...
Item #218163
January 08, 1835
REGISTER OF DEBATES, Washington, Jan. 8, 1835.
* Uncommon political title from 19th century Washington D.C.
An ocatavo-size publication containing debates from both Houses of Congress, published by Duff Green. Has 30 pages. First leaf has some loss in the upper left corner, small hole near the dateline, has an inked library stamp in the upper right corner. Uncommon title.
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* Uncommon political title from 19th century Washington D.C.
An ocatavo-size publication containing debates from both Houses of Congress, published by Duff Green. Has 30 pages. First leaf has some loss in the upper left corner, small hole near the dateline, has an inked library stamp in the upper right corner. Uncommon title.
John Qunicy Adams in 1826....
Item #217991
March 30, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, March 30, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
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* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
1840 Washington D.C....
Item #217957
January 11, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 11, 1840.
* Uncommon title
* New Year's song
Front page has lyrics: The Hero Of The Thames Song Written For The Celebration Of New Years Eve, By The Unionist And Others. Also has an Extract From An Address Delivered by Gen. Harrison, at Vincennes, Ind. To Gen. Willam Harrison" "Dissolution Of The Vsn Buren Party" and more. 4 pages in nice condit
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* Uncommon title
* New Year's song
Front page has lyrics: The Hero Of The Thames Song Written For The Celebration Of New Years Eve, By The Unionist And Others. Also has an Extract From An Address Delivered by Gen. Harrison, at Vincennes, Ind. To Gen. Willam Harrison" "Dissolution Of The Vsn Buren Party" and more. 4 pages in nice condit
John Quincy Adams in 1827...
Item #217698
July 19, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, July 19, 1827.
* John Quincy Adams original land acts from the nation's capital newspaper
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield are two acts concerning the sale of public lands, each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day with a few advertisements. Bit of stray writing above the masthead, otherwis in nice conditi
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* John Quincy Adams original land acts from the nation's capital newspaper
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield are two acts concerning the sale of public lands, each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day with a few advertisements. Bit of stray writing above the masthead, otherwis in nice conditi
Aliens from Mexico...
Item #217621
July 10, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, July 10, 1827 On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a State Department notice stating in part: "Whereas, in the regulations published in the city of Mexico, by order of the Government, no foreigner can pass the frontier, or land in any ports of the Republic, or travel thence into the interior, without a regular passport, issued
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Early Midwest prairies report...
Item #217618
July 01, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 1, 1820
* Early prairies of the Midwest report - Farmland fertile\
On page 3 under The Prairies Of The West is report describing the barren aspects of the prairies, but also mentions that the soil is extremely fertile. Other news of the day includes: "Debate On The Missouri Bill (Lengthy)" "Spain" and more. 4 pages in
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* Early prairies of the Midwest report - Farmland fertile\
On page 3 under The Prairies Of The West is report describing the barren aspects of the prairies, but also mentions that the soil is extremely fertile. Other news of the day includes: "Debate On The Missouri Bill (Lengthy)" "Spain" and more. 4 pages in
Military newspaper in 1838...
Item #217607
March 08, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, March 8, 1838.
* Uncommon military periodical from nation's capital
Taking two inside pages is a Statement of Armament required for the Fortification on the Sea-board, as well for war, also of ammunition, showing the state of supplies at the Forts, and deficiencies. Other heads include: "Florida War" "Sailors Snug Harbor" and more. Octavo-size, 16 pag
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* Uncommon military periodical from nation's capital
Taking two inside pages is a Statement of Armament required for the Fortification on the Sea-board, as well for war, also of ammunition, showing the state of supplies at the Forts, and deficiencies. Other heads include: "Florida War" "Sailors Snug Harbor" and more. Octavo-size, 16 pag
Washington College in 1826....
Item #217544
May 19, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 19, 1826 A back page report under Washington College says this college at Hartford, Conn. "...though in its infancy, and...without state patronage, is in a flourishing condition. The buildings already completed, are planned and executed in fine taste." A few more details about the campus, plus word that 50 students are enrolled and that &q
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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...
Item #217538
February 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Feb. 24, 1826 Page 3 news under Summary includes: An application has been made to the Legislature of Virginia for a lottery, for Mr. Jefferson, to dispose of his estates to relieve himself of embarrassment, without a sacrifice of his remaining property. Granted in the House of Delegates 90 to 86.
The back page has details about the Capitol building in
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The back page has details about the Capitol building in
Military appointments in 1847...
Item #217362
January 09, 1847
THE UNION, Washington, Jan. 9, 1847 The front page has a statement showing the number of recruits who enlisted in the regular army during the previous year, plus there is a letter about enlistment from the Adjutant General. Page 3 has an Act concerning the terms of enlistment as ordered by the Adjutant General, plus there is a table with the rates of pay.
Other news of the day. Fou
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Other news of the day. Fou
Arikara Tribe treaty in 1826....
Item #217302
February 14, 1826
The NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., February 14, 1826
* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe
* John Quincy Adams
* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe
* John Quincy Adams
On the back page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the U.S. and the Ricara tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark, plus various military officers, and in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news o
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Treaty with Mexico....
Item #215654
May 04, 1840
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, May 4, 1840 On the front page under a woodcut of and eagle is: A Proclamation issued by the President of the United States, stating that: "...a convention for the adjustment of claims of citizens of the United States upon the Government of the Mexican Republic was signed at Washington...", signed in type: Martin Van Buren. T
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Confederate leaders paroled....
Item #215638
October 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1865
* Post Civil War Confederate Leaders on Parole
* Post Civil War Confederate Leaders on Parole
The front page has: Washington Important Executive Order Alexander H. Stephens, John A. Campbell, John H. Reagan, George A. Trenholm and Charles Clark Released on Parole The Members of the South Carolina Convention Pardoned. Executive order granting parole with the possibility of a pardon is s
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Uncommon Military Periodical 1838....
Item #215567
March 29, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, March 29, 1838.
* Uncommon military title
* Uncommon military title
Inside has the "Regulations For the enlistment and employment of Boys who may be entered to Serve in the Navy until they arrive at the age of twenty-one years". Other topics include: "Medical Corps Of The Navy" "Florida War" "Indian Affairs" "From The Sa
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Early Tightrope Walking Ad 1827...
Item #215438
November 10, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Nov. 10, 1827.
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
Page 3 has a notice for a performance by Mr. Villalave and Company at the Washington Theatre. Has details about the performances, plus a woodcut of a tight rope walker doing a juggling routine. News of the day includes: "The Presidency" "Pennsylvania" "Important From Ver
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Pennsylvania Deer Hunting 1839...
Item #215183
November 30, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, November 30, 1839
* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
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* Pennsylvania Deer Hunting
* 1839 Washington D.C.
Front page topical report: Deer Hunting In Wyoming (Pa.) Obviously discusses hunting red deer but also mentions Wilkesbarre, Luzerne, and Harveys Lake.
Other news of the day includes: "New Lead Mines" "The National Convention" "Election Of President&q
Martin Van Buren Act 1840....
Item #215036
August 07, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Aug. 7, 1840.
* Martin Van Buren
* Treasury Act
On the front under The Subtreasury Bill is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer and disbursement of the public revenue. Known as the Independent Treasury Act, it is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Libel Suits" "North Carolina Election" "The Reported
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* Martin Van Buren
* Treasury Act
On the front under The Subtreasury Bill is: An Act to provide for the collection, safe-keeping, transfer and disbursement of the public revenue. Known as the Independent Treasury Act, it is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Libel Suits" "North Carolina Election" "The Reported
Four issues from our nation's capital...
Item #214718
(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles. They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital. All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition. The issues shown are representative of... See More
1862 John Morgan Civil War Newspaper....
Item #214422
July 23, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated July 23, 1862
* Original News Reports
* War Against Slavery
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reporte
* Original News Reports
* War Against Slavery
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reporte
1811 Edmund Charles Genet (aka, Citizen Genet)...
Item #213279
September 24, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Sept. 24, 1811.
* 1811 Edmund Charles Genet
* Original Newspaper
The front page has a letter: Comments On Armed Neutrality, By Edward C. Genet, a citizen of New-York, signed in type: Edmund Charles Genet. Other news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Two minor stray notations next to the masthead, a few foxing spots.
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* 1811 Edmund Charles Genet
* Original Newspaper
The front page has a letter: Comments On Armed Neutrality, By Edward C. Genet, a citizen of New-York, signed in type: Edmund Charles Genet. Other news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Two minor stray notations next to the masthead, a few foxing spots.
1811 Samuel Chase Address....
Item #213212
August 03, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, Aug. 3, 1811.
* Samuel Chase Address
* 1811 Original Newspaper
* Complete
The front page has the Address of Samuel Chase, Esq. To his Constitutents, the voters of Anne Arundle county, on the right of Constituents to instruct their Representatives, signed in type: Samuel Chase. Other news of the day with advertisements. Subscribers n
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* Samuel Chase Address
* 1811 Original Newspaper
* Complete
The front page has the Address of Samuel Chase, Esq. To his Constitutents, the voters of Anne Arundle county, on the right of Constituents to instruct their Representatives, signed in type: Samuel Chase. Other news of the day with advertisements. Subscribers n
Baseball in 1865...
Item #212983
October 10, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1865 Page 5 has the summary and line score of a baseball match played on the Presidents grounds in Washington mentioning that the Excelsiors had no uniforms because the club chest failed to arrive. The back page has the summaries and box scores of three baseball matches. Lite damp staining in the upper left corner, printing crease in the first item and one in
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Lajoie was drunk...debut of Roger Bresnahan...
Item #211867
October 12, 1897
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1897 On pg. 16 under SPORTS is a detailed summary and the box score of a game between the Phillies and Pirates. Napoleon Lajoie, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Shame on this day!), arrived at the game drunk, as revealed in the summary: First baseman Lajoie was not only late in reporting for duty yesterday afternoon, but when he did ar... See More
1847 4th of July Celebration....
Item #211483
July 07, 1847
NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1847.
* 4th of July Celebration in New York City
* 21st Anniversary of America
Detailed report on pg. 2: The Celebration In New York City Of The 71st Anniversary Of American Indpendence. Has two 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 engravings: Young Americans Celebrating In The Park & Appearance Of The City re. a view from the bay of the fireworks. Also one of the New State Arsenal i... See More
Item #211435
January 16, 1878
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, January 16, 1878. A great issue for framing and displaying! "The Submission of the Samnites" "Dr. Schliemann's Excavations at Hasserlik in the Troad" "The Paris Exposition of 1878" "Ruffed Grouse Shoopting in Pennsylvania" "The Woman Suffragists in Washington" "John Egan" "The Scuttled Schooner at Hoboken"
Item #211398
November 23, 1877
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 23, 1877. A great issue for framing and displaying! "Our Artist in Washington" "The Tuco-Russian War" "Wholesale Warehouse of Alex. T. Stewart & Co., Chicago" "The Paris Exposition of 1878" "The Crisis in France" "The Power of the Human Eye"
Item #211364
February 16, 1878
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, February 16, 1878. A great issue for framing and displaying! "Cartoons on Current Topics" "The Uncrushed!" "Exposition of South American Antiquities at the Palais de Undustrie, Paris" "The Crisis in the East - Views in the Dardanelles" "Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Washington, D.C. - College Building, Opened To-Day" "The Late Gideon Welles" "... See More
James Buchanan's annual message...
Item #211153
February 03, 1858
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, Feb. 3, 1858 Page 2 has the President's Message which takes 3 columns and a bit more, and is signed in type: James Buchanan. Minor printing crease slightly affects about seven words of the message. Nice to have in a Washington paper.
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.
Buffalo Bill served under General Washington...?
Item #210753
March 08, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, March 8, 1890 This newspaper is a "territorial" issue, printed six years before Utah would become a state. The front page has a short yet interesting item concerning Buffalo Bill, datelined from Rome & reading: "An Italian journal, commenting on the Wild West show, makes the astounding announcement that Buffalo Bill held the grand rank... 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
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.
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.
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.
Early baseball...
Item #208832
September 07, 1865
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1865 On the front page under The Field & Base Ball is a brief summary and box score of a match between the Gotham and Eckford clubs. There is also a very brief dispatch about the contest between the Maryland club of Baltimore and the National club of Washington, won by Washington. Nice to have on the front page.
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.
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.
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