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Washington's famous Circular Letter from the end of the Revolutionary War, in which he tenders his resignation as Commander-in-Chief... Much more on the war's end...
Item #701081
August 01, 1783
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, August, 1783 This is certainly one of the less common titles from England during the Revolutionary War. It contains a wealth of reports concerning the concluding events of the war.
Pages 1 and 2 have: "Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States". Another page has a lengthy list of the: "American Ships Taken" d... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701057
September 13, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 13, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Inside are ads for: "Negro Clothing" another reward ad for a runaway, and an ad headed: "One Negro Man" among other items being auctioned, not... See More
Battle of Queenston Heights...
Item #700983
November 11, 1812
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN & COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown, (District of Columbia), Nov. 11, 1812 From the War of 1812 with the front page have a lengthy document signed y the President; James Monroe". This is followed by: "Reports of the Battle of Queenstown [Queenston Heights, Ontario]".
A few items on the war on pages 2 and 3.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, archival st... See More
Almost broadside-like front page...
Item #700924
April 03, 1730
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, April 3, 1730 This issue is in rather uncommon format, as the entire front page taken up with 2 large charts, the first: "A List of Men of War & Merchant Ships that Compose the Galleons now fitting out at Cadiz, for Cartagena and Porto-Bello...". The other is a chart: "At the Assizes held at Stafford...the 24th Day of March, 1729..." with a... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700853
November 03, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 3, 1746 The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion, which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, with the entire back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sh... See More
News from America...
Item #700795
June 13, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 13, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Kingston, Jamaica; Boston, and New York.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Court decision concerning the infamous slave ship 'Wanderer'...
Item #700743
May 15, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1860 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Decision On The Slave Trade" which deals with the rather infamous case of the slave ship 'Wanderer', about which much can be found online.
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded i... See More
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address on the front page...
Item #700699
December 02, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York, Dec. 2, 1862 Contained in its entirety on the front page is the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Proposed Amendment of the Constitution". This was Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address.
Among the subheads are: "The African Slave Trade" "Negro Colonization" "This Policy to End the War" "How Emancipati
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Among the subheads are: "The African Slave Trade" "Negro Colonization" "This Policy to End the War" "How Emancipati
The First Barbary War...
Item #700659
September 20, 1805
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Sept. 20, 1805 Page 2 has content concerning the First Barbary War including: "Official" relating to a possible peace treaty with Tripoli. Plus a very lengthy letter signed in type by Captain Isaac Hull concerning the Barbary War. Also: "General Eaton and the Ex-Bashaw" of Tripoli.
Four pages, nice condition.
The First Barbary War...
Item #700658
February 12, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1806 The front pages content on the First Barbary War including the: "Convention" or treaty with Tripoli in hopes of resolving the problems between the two nations.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Accusing John Hancock & others of violating the Non-Importation Agreement, by a Loyalist publisher...
Item #700576
November 27, 1769
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 27, 1769 The front page begins with an accusatory and sarcastic item concerning the Non-Importation Agreement, and those who are not abiding by it.
"A QUESTION For The 'WELL DISPOSED' with a bit of text then listing the names of 6 men in violation of it, including John Hancock. Then: "Is not the detection of the 'Well Disposed' owing to t... See More
Three articles concerning the Mormons...
Item #700552
December 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 17, 1857 The front page has two Mormon-related articles: "From Utah" which notes in part: "...The attitude of the Mormons is peculiarly hostile and threatening...Brigham Young...had distinctly avowed his determination to destroy provisions & forage and lay the Territory waste rather than permit the entrance of the&n... See More
Siege of Fort Sumter... War events near Chattanooga...
Item #700479
August 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SIEGE OF FORT SUMTER" "Interesting Correspondence Between General Gilmore and General Beauregard" "Details of the Bombardment of the 18th Inst." "Important From Tennessee" "General Rosecrsans' Army in Front of Chattanooga" "Fire Opened on the City... See More
Much reporting on the Civil War...
Item #700478
May 29, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts May 29, 1862 The Civil War-related reports are on pages 2 & 4 and include column heads: "Affairs Near Richmond" "News From Corinth" "Naval Appointments" "The Call For Troops" "Disastrous Cavalry Charge" "The Retreat" "The Retreat of Gen. Banks" "The Fight at Winc
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During Washington's administration...
Item #700358
March 13, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 13, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700237
August 03, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 3, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, ful... See More
Full page print on the American Civil War...
Item #700140
April 19, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 19, 1862 Inside has a nice full page print: "The Civil War In America: Reconnaissance Made by General Stonemason, Accompanied by the Comte De Paris and the Doc De Chartres, to Cedar Run".
England had a vested interest in the Civil War, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for Southern cotton.
The complete is... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"... Santa Anna on the front page... African church in Cincinnati...
Item #700071
April 30, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 30, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a nice print of: "Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna" with a related article. Prints within include: "Meeting in the African... See More
The Civil War begins in America...
Item #700042
April 27, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 27, 1861 Page 2 has reports headed: "America--Commencement of Hostilities" which reports on the bombing & surrender of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, officially beginning the Civil War in America. This is followed by: "Fall of Fat Sumter" with further details.
Then also on page 2: "America" begins with: "P... See More
Great on the Mountain Meadows Massacre... Nice on Walt Whitman...
Item #699963
July 24, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 24, 1875 Page 7 has a report taking over half a column headed: "Mountain Meadow Massacre" "B beginning of the Trial of Conspirators--The Testimony of a Mormon Bishop and an Eye-Witness of the Massacre--The Cruel and Cowardly Nature of the Massacre Fully Exposed". This article has much detail.
The Mountain Meadows Massacre was a series of attacks
... See More
Extolling the virtues of Santa Barbara... Mormon leader defends polygamy...
Item #699901
February 11, 1879
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 11, 1879 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "SANTA BARBARA" "A Place Bountifully Endowed by Generous Nature" "A Lovely City by a Sunny Sea, With a Rich Tributary Back Country - California Dolce Far Niente.
A great article extolling the beauty and resources of this now-famous city on the Pacific Coast.
Page 3 ha... See More
The Harper's Ferry slave insurrection...
Item #699714
October 30, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1859 Front page first column heads include: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Conclusion of the Evidence" "The Indictment Against the Prisoners" "Joshua Giddings' Address on Slavery and Old Brown's Plot" and more. This and other related r... See More
Lou Gehrig, as "Harry Lewis", plays baseball in 1921...
Item #699512
June 11, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 11, 1921
* Lou Gehrig plays professional baseball as a 17-year-old...
* Four years before his New York Yankee debut
* Played under the name "Lou Lewis" for Hartford Senators
The sports page (page 12) has a very intriguing report on the early career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. See the paragraph below from ... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #699463
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Oct. 28, 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #13. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Observatory's Preparation for his Trial. The Argument of the Whiggs, That they must not be Disoblid'd because of the Money..." with more... See More
Exceedingly rare title celebrating the Prince of Orange in London... Arrival of the Princess of Orange...
Item #699460
February 05, 1689
THE ORANGE GAZETTE, London, February 19, 1688/9 (1689 by today's calendar). An exceedingly rare newspaper which lasted but 18 issues (this is issue #13) about which very little is known. Crane & Kaye notes only two institutions have any issues of this title, and neither have all 18.
This newspaper was logically created in celebration of the arrival of the Prince of Orange to th... See More
Terrific masthead engraving... News from America...
Item #699459
December 21, 1723
THE LONDON JOURNAL, England, Dec. 21, 1723 One of the more decorative mastheads to be found, which includes a nice view of the skyline of London along with coat-of-arms insets in the upper corners. The first letter on the front page is extremely ornate as well.
Filled with various news reports from Europe, plus page 3 has a report from America noting in part: "From Carolina we ha... See More
Unusual format... In terrific condition...
Item #699457
April 10, 1714
THE EVENING POST, London, April 10, 1714 This was the newspaper upon which the word "evening" first appeared in any newspaper title when it began in 1706. A very handsome issue which has a very interesting & unusual format.
Much news from Europe on the front page, over half of page 2 is filled with ads, half of page 3 has the "Postscript" with recent news received (b... See More
Decorative engraving in the masthead...
Item #699453
February 04, 1757
THE MONITOR OR BRITISH FREEHOLDER, London, Feb. 4, 1757 See the photo for the decorative wood engraving in the masthead which features three themes: farming, sailing, and industry. This is entirely an editorial-format newspaper. This was the time of the French & Indian War in America, however none of the discussion in this issue focuses on this topic.
Six pages, 7 1/4 by 12 inches... See More
Early title from London...
Item #699442
November 04, 1741
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Nov. 4, 1741 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on pages 2 and 4. Most issues are single sheet, however this is a four page newspaper.
Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
French newspaper with Revolutionary War content...
Item #699436
April 04, 1777
NOUVELLES EXTRAORDINAIRES DE DIVERS ENDROITS [Extraordinary News From Various Locations], Paris, April 4, 1777 A four page issue, with a four page "Supplement" issue, with Revolutionary War content including mention of Cornwallis, General Howe, & George Washington. The issue is totally in the French language.
Complete in 8 pages, 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, untrimmed margins, great... See More
Rare title from this era... A poem on the Pretender...
Item #699433
December 02, 1718
THE FLYING-POST: OR, THE POSTS-MASTER, London, Dec. 2, 1718 In 1695 the Licensing Act of England was allowed to lapse, which caused several newspapers to begin publication, this title being one of them. But this is certainly one of the more rare such titles as we have only offered 4 or 5 in the past 50 years.
Filled with various reports from Europe, with the front page having a poem titled:... See More
Early Dutch newspaper from The Hague...
Item #699428
November 15, 1698
HAEGSE MERCUR, The Hague, The Netherlands, Nov. 15, 1698 Nice engraving of the winged Mercury in the masthead of this small-size newspaper. Four pages, totally in the Dutch language, 6 by 7 3/4 inches, great condition.
On Napoleon at Waterloo...
Item #699383
May 03, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, May 3, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has much on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one portion headed: "Blunder of Waterloo".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
Rare military paper.: 'In time of peace, prepare for war'...
Item #698816
September 04, 1840
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, Sept. 4, 1840 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". This title lasted but 52 issues.
Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "West Point" as well ... See More
Scarce anti-Masonic newspaper...
Item #698814
November 19, 1828
BLACK RIVER GAZETTE, Lowville, New York, Nov. 19, 1828 This is considered an anti-Masonic newspaper which existed from 1825 thru 1833. This is the first of this title we have located in our 50+ years.
Contents seems much like most newspapers of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
This newspaper existed for just 13 issues...
Item #698813
March 20, 1810
THE FREDONIAN, Boston, March 20, 1810 This is the first of this title we have located, being the volume 1, number 5 issue. This title existed for just 13 issues, from February 20 thru May 15, 1810.
A typical newspaper of the day, 4 pages, nice condition.
With the famous quote: "We have met the enemy and they are ours..."
Item #698812
October 05, 1813
THE WAR, New York, October 5, 1813 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
The front page is entirely taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Barbarities Of The Enemy" "Bad Treatment Of American Pr... See More
With the largest slave-related ads we have seen...
Item #698811
May 31, 1811
THE STAR, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 31, 1811 A very early newspaper from this state, 50 years before the Civil War. The front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 slave-related ads which feature the largest illustrations we have seen of such ads.
Four pages, the issue has been laminated with archival mounting strips at the blank spine. Light dirtiness, generally good co... See More
Volume 1 issue of this military-themed newspaper...
Item #698810
February 15, 1843
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Philadelphia, Feb. 15, 1843 Printed in the masthead is: "In time of peace prepare for war", a quote by Washington, which sets the tone for this newspaper printed during peacetime. But the Mexican War would loom just 3 years later.
This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this paper which existed from just January 7 thru December 27, 1843. It is very similar in layo... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #698647
May 20, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 20, 1944 A most fascinating single sheet newspaper printed front & back, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany from just weeks before the D-Day invasion.
This newspaper/leaflet was created to counter Goebbels' propaga... See More
San Francisco earthquake in a local newspaper...
Item #698291
October 18, 1989
THE TIMES, San Mateo, California, Oct. 18, 1989 The banner headline above the masthead: "BAY AREA REELS UNDER DEVASTING 6.9 QUAKE" with another banner head more local to San Mateo: "Peninsula Is Spared The Worst" Various related photos, subheads, and a map of the area.
Nice to have a report of this tragedy in a local newspaper.
The complete first section with 14 pages, ... See More
Closest newspaper to the atom bomb test...
Item #698290
July 01, 1946
THE ATOMIC BLAST - A-Day Extra! July 1st, 1946, Kwajalein Island. This is part of the Marshall Islands, which also includes the Bikini Atoll where the July 1, 1946 atomic bomb test took place.
The first series of tests over Bikini Atoll were in July, 1946, codenamed Operation Crossroads. The first bomb, named Able, was dropped from an aircraft and detonated 520 ft. above the target fleet. The sec... See More
A "musical" announcement of a Presidential election...
Item #698289
November 08, 1944
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, Florida, Nov. 8, 1944 Among the list of unusual newspaper headlines, this would rank near the top. See the photo for the "musical" announcement concerning the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt for an unprecedented fourth term: "OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING" printed in musical form.
At that time, the Rogers & Hammerstein production of "Oklaho... See More
Special Edition: Operation Desert Storm...
Item #698288
January 17, 1991
THE CAPITAL, Annapolis, Maryland, Jan. 17, 1991 Noted above the masthead: "Special Edition - Operation Desert Storm" with the headline proclaiming: "WE'RE AT WAR ! " with a map of the Iraq War vicinity.
Presumed complete in 10 pages being a Special Edition, great condition.
Newsletter by the French Resistance?
Item #698287
April 01, 1942
LE FRANC - TIREUR, (The Maverick), April 1942 The masthead notes: "Bi-Monthly as far as possible and by the grace of the Pierre Laval Police. Laval was Prime Minster of France during the German occupation, from April 18, 1942 to August 20, 1944. At the end of the war Laval was found guilty of plotting against the security of the state and of collaboration with the enemy. After a th... See More
News for British soldiers during World War I...
Item #698286
March 01, 1915
KHAKI, CABLED NEWS SUPPLEMENT, London, March, 1915 A masthead includes: "News For The Overseas Soldiers From Home And Friends" during the early period of World War I, before America's involvement. This is the "Number 1" issue.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, somewhat browned, various mends within.
Japan surrenders...
Item #698285
August 14, 1945
U.S.S. Cimarron AQ-22, Queen Of The Oilers, Radio Press News - 15 August, 1945" Not so much a "camp newspaper" as it's appearance would suggest, but more a special announcement piece reporting: "JAPAN SURRENDERS" as noted on the front page.
The balance of the "issue" is taken up with typewriter-set reports concerning the surrender.
Included as w... See More
Captain Read and his historic journey to and from China...
Item #697812
December 06, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1788 Page 5 has a letter from New York concerning Captain Thomas Read's trip to China. Wikipedia notes: "... he sailed from the Delaware on June 7, 1787, and arrived at Canton on December 22 following, after sailing on a track that had never before been taken by any other vessel, and making the first "out-of-season" passage to C... See More
From the "amateur press" in Massachusetts...
Item #697613
August 01, 1877
PEN AND SCISSORS, East Boston, Massachusetts, August, 1877 This seems to be an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Such newspapers were typically small in size and had a short life. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
Four pages, 8 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
From Danville, Pennsylvania...
Item #697610
August 01, 1878
THE SHINING STAR, Danville, Pennsylvania, August, 1878 This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers". This is the volume 1, number 12 issue. This is a religiously-themed newspaper, and seems to be focused on children's interests.
Four pages, a handsome masthead, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a large sheet, 11 by 16 inches, very nice co... See More
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