George Washington
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The Civil War at Pensacola and Key West...
Item #552534
May 11, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1861 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "The War" "Important From Washington" "Highly Important From Missouri" "Attack of the St. Louis Mob on the United States Soldiers" "Condition of Affairs at Pensacola and Key West" "Capture of the Famous Winans Steam Gun by General Butler's Troops&q... See More
Notable death... Winfield Scott...
Item #551393
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
* Post civil war original
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott
* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career
* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats
* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More
Monroe's state of the union address...
Item #549657
November 18, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820 Over 3 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
The annual address was a tradition begun with Washington and continues to this day.
Among other items are various reports from Co... See More
Gold discovered at Pike's Peak...
Item #549122
August 29, 1858
THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold discovered
* Cherry Creek
* Start of Colorado gold rush
A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly discovered mines. He brought with him several... See More
All aboard for Cape May...
Item #548444
August 08, 1857
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., August 8, 1857
* Cape May via railroad advertisement
* Pre civil war news from Nation's Capital
Page 3 has an ad for passenger service to Cape May via the Washington Branch Railroad. Has details about departure and schedules, connections and ticket prices, as well as carriage hire "on the island".
News of the day includes: "Later Fro... See More
Robert John Walker...
Item #548043
July 22, 1857
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857
* Kansas troubles
* Robert John Walker
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.
A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter signed in type: James Buchanan.
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Governor Simon Snyder... Runaway ad...
Item #547685
December 21, 1815
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, from Washington D.C., dated December 21, 1815.
* Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder
On pg. 2 under “Pennsylvania” is the “Governor’s Message”, signed in type: Simon Snyder. The back page has a reward ad for a runaway “Negro Man named David”.
Other news of the day includes: "Congress" "Banking Fraud" &quo... See More
1864 Civil War...
Item #544226
March 29, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 29, 1864. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:
* VERY LATEST NEWS
* Army Of The Potomac
* General Smith's Late Expedition
* Colonel Hicks' Gallantry at Paducah
* Burnside Reported at Washington N.C.
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* Army Of The Potomac
* General Smith's Late Expedition
* Colonel Hicks' Gallantry at Paducah
* Burnside Reported at Washington N.C.
Morgan's Calvary...
Item #542799
July 26, 1864
THE DAILY SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated July 26, 1862.
* Morgan's Calvary
* Washington, DC
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "A Day with Shakespeare", "Morgan's Raid in Kentucky", "Reported Reb
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* Morgan's Calvary
* Washington, DC
This is an authentic Civil War era issue containing many advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported. Some of the headings/reports include: "A Day with Shakespeare", "Morgan's Raid in Kentucky", "Reported Reb
John Quincy Adams...
Item #542294
June 19, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington D.C., June 19, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams testimonies
Page 2 has an ad headed: "Wanted--300 Cords Of Wood". Ad says proposals "...will be received by the Superintendent of the Treasury Building..." for 150 cords each of Ash and Black Jack wood, plus a few other details.
On pg. 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield are five ... See More
Famous sculptor dies... did reliefs in Capitol building....
Item #541330
September 14, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, September 14, 1833.
* Italian sculptor Enrico Causici death
* 19th century original
On page 2 under "Obituary" is a report stating that the famous sculpture Enrico Causici died at Havana from the Asiatic cholera. Describes him as the "...most successful pupil of the renowned Canova..." and says in part that he "...executed the two basso reli... See More
Military Academy at West Point...
Item #541280
January 11, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, January 11, 1827
* West Point Military Academy
* Band instructor Willis
A page 3 report says that:
* "...Mr. Willis, the leader and instructor of the Band at the Military Academy at West Point arrived in this city, and he...intends giving a Concert this evening. The musical talents of this gentlemen have been universally admired and particularly his... See More
GROWTH & EXPANSION... Indianapolis, Indiana...
Item #541250
April 08, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, Virginia, April 8, 1826
* Early Indianapolis, Indiana population...
* 19th century original reporting...
A front page report says: "The town of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, which was laid out in October, 1821, contains, according to a late census, a population of seven hundred and sixty souls; of which, two hundred are le... See More
Johnson vetoes Omnibus Act...
Item #541205
June 26, 1868
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 26, 1868 Front page has: "Washington" "The President's Message Vetoing the Southern States Bill" "The Bill Passed Over the Veto by Both Houses" "Continuation of the Debate on the Tax Bill"
Has details about the override of the veto by Congress, plus the text of President Johnson's veto of the Omnibus Reconstruction bill hi... See More
Tunnel along the Whitewater Canal...
Item #541167
January 21, 1840
THE MADISONIAN, Washington DC, Jan. 21, 1840.
* General William Henry Harrison for President
* Whitewater Canal tunnel
A page 3 item from a Cincinnati paper says that Gen. Harrison was seen for the first time since the nomination, and that he was involved in the contract of a tunnel along the Whitewater Canal that passes through his farm at North Bend. Mentions that: "We have never se... See More
Noteworthy print... singlesheet leaf only, but nice for display...
Item #540909
May 11, 1889
SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIES ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., May 11, 1889 (print only) Tipped-in dblpgctrfld: Some Typical Decorations Of New York Business Houses During Centennial Week. Largest illus. shows the James MCreery & Co., Dry Goods Broadway & Eleventh Street. There is also one of Bloomingdale Bros. Dry Goods, Third Ave. & Fifty-Ninth Street. Has a decorative border with two small insets w... See More
Civil War map... South Carolina coast....
Item #540020
August 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 5, 1862 This 8 page issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes a front page map: "GENERAL POPE'S OPERATIONS, The Splendid Reconnoissance of General Crawford". Headlines in this issue include: "Important From Washington" "Six Hundred Thousand New Troops C
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Charles Dickens to publish a new work of humor...
Item #539430
September 18, 1839
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, Washington, September 18, 1839
* Charles Dickens...
* Uncommon title...
Page 3 has a short item reading: "Mr. Charles Dickens, the immortal Boz, has announced, through his publishers, Messrs. Chapman and Hall, another new periodical work of humor, to appear on the 1st of August next! The name is of course kept a profound mystery.&qu... See More
OUTLAW OF THE OLD WEST...
Item #539149
July 03, 1869
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, July 3, 1869
* Missouri outlaw and guerrilla Sam Hildebrand...
* Original post civil war reading...
Page 5 has: "Sam Hildebrand The Outlaw of the Southeast--A Reward of Ten Thousand Dollars for His Head. Includes a report that describes Hildebrand as a daring and ruthless bushwhacker, plus talk about the attempts t... See More
Item #538685
August 17, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 17. 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains two engravings entitled "A Fire Zouave Relating His Experience of the Battle of Bull Run in the Street at Washington" and "Recapture of the Schooner 'Enchantress' by the Gun-Boat 'Albatross'".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.... See More
Item #538674
November 16, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 16, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains a single engraving entitled "Beef for the Army Crossing the Long Bridge at Washington".
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
George Washington...
Item #538611
February 24, 1898
YOUTH'S COMPANION, Boston, February 24, 1898
* George Washington's Birthday issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
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* George Washington's Birthday issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
Item #538588
February 22, 1816
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1816.
* Early Cincinnati Ohio population increase
* Early 19th century original
A page 2 item headed Population Of Cincinnati says:
* The population of the town of Cincinnati in Ohio, according to a Census lately taken, is 6498, including 247 blacks and mulattoes. The population in 1810 was only 2320.
Other news of the day includes... See More
Item #538526
August 31, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated August 31, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains two engravings entitled "Practising with the Celebrated Sawyer Gun, on the Rebel Batteries at Sewall's Point, near Norfolk, Va., from Fort Calhoun (unfinished), on the Rip-Raps, in Front of Frotress Monrose - from a Sketch by our special Artist