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691655

General Winfield Scott's Proclamation to the people of Mexico...

Item #691655

June 15, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 15, 1847  



* General Winfield Scott

* Letter to the Mexican people

* Mexican-American War




Page 2 begins with: "OFFICIAL--General Scott's Proclamation" to the people of Mexico. It begins: "The late events of the war... make it my duty to address you, in order to lay before you truths of which you are ignorant, beca... See More  

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691600

Terrific issue on building the Smithsonian "Castle" in the nation's capital...

Item #691600

March 23, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847  



* Smithsonian Institution

* Construction of the "Castle"

* Washington D.C
. publication




Page 3 has a wonderful article on the building of what we now know as the "Castle", the original building of the Smithsonian Institution. 

It is headed: "Smithsonian Institution" and bits include: &... See More  

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691294

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691294

December 23, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 1941  



* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.

Among the front page reports are: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese... See More  

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691035

Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...

Item #691035

September 25, 1795

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795 



* Uncommon 18th century publication

* re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington




A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.

Page 3 has  a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde, from Norfolk, Virginia, several American newspapers ... See More  

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690944

Latest reports from the field of battle...

Item #690944

January 23, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1863  



* Post Battle of Fredericksburg - Virginia



Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Gen. Burnside Again Across the Rappahannock" "Gen. Hooker's Corps Thrown Over Above Fredericksburg" "Gen. Burnside's Address to the Army Before Moving" "News From Rebel Sources" &q... See More  

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690875

Confederate viewpoint on the Civil War...

Item #690875

August 26, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1864  



* Rare rebel publication



A newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the reports are: "The War News" "Negro Prisoners of War..." "The War In Florida" "From Atlanta" "The So-Called 'Peace Mission' To Richmond--The True History of the Affair" and much more.

The back page has ... See More  

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690855

Jackie Robinson ends his playing career...

Item #690855

January 16, 1957

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Jan. 16, 1957 



* Jackie Robinson - Brooklyn Dodgers

* 1st Negro MLB baseball player (retirement)




Pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 contain an excellent very exhaustive report on Jackie Robinson's decision to retire from baseball, much to the disappointment of the N.Y. Giants to whom he was to be sold.

Just some of the headlines include: "Jackie's G... See More  

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690748

The Civil War closes in Texas... The assassination trial...

Item #690748

June 10, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1865 



* Last rebellious group gives up (Texas) 

* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial




The first column has some nice heads concerning the trial of those involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Friday" "The Witnesses Norton & Thomas" "Examination of Dr. Mudd's S... See More  

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690715

Last week of the Civil War...

Item #690715

April 04, 1865

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 4, 1865 



* Last week prior to Robert E. Lee's surrender

* Abraham Lincoln assassination nears




Inside includes a great editorial titled: "The Beginning of the End". Various articles include: "Reported Capture of Mobile" "Lee Still Formidable" "Army of the Potomac--Saturday's Operations" "Sta... See More  

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684873

On the Louisiana Purchase...

Item #684873

November 07, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1803 



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

* Thomas Jefferson act & proclamation




Page 2 has a notable report from Congress concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase.

Headed: "By Authority" "An Act to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Pari... See More  

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684718

Wirz is hanged... Trial of Jeff Davis... Reconstruction...

Item #684718

November 15, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1865 



* Warden Henry Wirz execution - hanging

* Andersonville Confederate Prison - Georgia

* Confederate president Jefferson Davis trial




Among the articles are: "The Latest Phase of Reconstruction" "The Trial of Jefferson Davis--The President and Chief Justice Consult About It" "Reported Insurrectionary Movement of Negroes&... See More  

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684630

First person to die by electric chair...

Item #684630

August 16, 1890

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 16, 1890 



* William Francis Kemmler

* 1st electric chair execution




Page 2 has an entire column taken up with an historic report headed: "The First Electrical Execution" being a report of the electrocution of William Kemmler, the first person to be legally executed by the electric chair.

A fascinating article with interesting & graphic ... See More  

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684594

From the Bay area...

Item #684594

April 05, 1878

THE CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE, Pacheco, California, May 20 1871  



* Rare Old West publication



An early newspaper from northern California, just east of San Francisco on the bay. It published in Pacheco until 1873 when it was removed to Martinez, California.

Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, great condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

... See More  

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683570

First election of Abraham Lincoln...

Item #683570

November 08, 1860

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1860 



* Abraham Lincoln elected

* Presidential election




Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.

Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which notes: "From the telegraphic reports of the Presidential election received since our ... See More  

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683445

Perhaps the finest of all baseball prints in a periodical...

Item #683445

November 04, 1865

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Nov. 4, 1865  



* Great baseball prints - illustrations



The centerfold has what is arguably the very finest 19th century baseball print to appear in a newspaper. Perfect for display.

There are multiple prints with a central image with a panoramic view of  a baseball game with a huge crowd. Surrounding this print are full-figures p... See More  

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683325

Death of the 'hero of Lake Erie' Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry...

Item #683325

October 02, 1819

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1819 



* Oliver Hazard Perry death

* American Naval commander

* Hero of Lake Erie




Page 7 has over half a page headed: "Missouri--Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going debates on what is known as the Missouri Compromise.

This is followed by: "Death of Commodore Perry" which notes near the beginning: "...we ... See More  

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683319

Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...

Item #683319

January 29, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820



* Mordecai Manuel Noah

* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River




Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.

Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national prominence.... See More  

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683191

President Harrison's inaugural address...

Item #683191

March 06, 1841

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841



* William Henry Harrison

* Presidential inauguration

* Inaugural address




Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet d... See More  

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683046

A Memphis newspaper from Jackson... Jeff Davis' annual address...

Item #683046

January 22, 1863

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, January 22, 1863 



* Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper

* Memphis newspaper printed in Jackson, Mississippi

* Jefferson Davis - State of the Confederacy address




This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson,... See More  

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682760

Henderson, Kentucky, from the Civil War...

Item #682760

December 11, 1862

HENDERSON WEEKLY REPORTER, Kentucky,  Dec. 11, 1862



* Very rare publication

* Neutral stance to Civil War




From a state that chose to be neutral during the Civil War but remained a part of the Union, there were, as a result, supporters of both sides. This newspaper, judging by its reporting and other content, seems to have remained neutral.

The front page begins with over 2 columns tak... See More  

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681984

Rebels advancing upon Washington, D.C...

Item #681984

July 13, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1864  



* Rebels 2nd Northern attack

* Washington D.C. captured ?




Nearly two-thirds of the first column is taken up with nice Civil War heads including: "INVASION" "Rumored Attack on the Northern Defenses of Washington by 15,000 Rebels" "Fighting at Silver Springs, Near Washington" "Reported Cavalry Fight at Westminster" ... See More  

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679194

Creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

Item #679194

November 11, 1921

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Illinois, Nov. 11, 1921  



* Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.



The front page has a 4 image series depicting a famous poem, "The Colors", 1st published on Aug. 7, 1914.  Additionally, there is a one column article: "STREAM OF LIFE MOVES PAST BIER OF U.S. UNKNOWN - Capital Thousands Pay Honor".

On March 4, 1921 Congress approve... See More  

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626815

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

Item #626815

April 16, 1971

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More  

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177335
Item #177335

December 16, 1905

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1905 Front page Story, The Hold Up, illustrated by Stanley Arthurs; "Brought Along by the Invitation Committee, All Dabbled Over With Flour" by Stanley Arthurs; Multiple Stories; "Not Coming Home This Christmas..." by Margaret Eckerson; Miss Virginia's Christmas, Written by Harriet Spofford; and other advertisements... See More  

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172886

On the assassination and funeral of Abraham Lincoln...

Item #172886

May 20, 1865

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865  The front page has an article: "The Assassination" and another "President Lincoln's Funeral" and also includes illustrations of: "Ruins of Garrett's Barn...Where Booth Was Shot: and "Garrett's House, Where Booth Died" and: "Harold's House, Near the Washington Navy-Yard".

Inside has a ful... See More  

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172580

The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...

Item #172580

June 14, 1862

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862  Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well.  As Wikipedia notes, Robert Smalls was an enslaved African American who freed himself, his crew and their families from slavery by commandeering a Confederate transport ... See More  

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