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Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
Item #699485
August 06, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 6, 1668 A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in six weeks from Barbado's...They tell us that the Inhabitants of Bridgetown are busily employing themselves for materials for rebuilding that place, and have emploied many ships for the transportation of timber from New England."
Uncommon too fine mentio... See More
Nice engraving in the masthead...
Item #699480
October 04, 1803
THE ENGLISH CHRONICLE & WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, England, Oct. 4, 1803 One of the less common titles of early 19th century England, this issue added to the private collection because of the nice engraving in the masthead. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Various reports of the day including many with a military theme. Page 2 has mention of Admiral Nelson.
Four pa... See More
One of the more scarce titles we've offered...
Item #699478
December 03, 1681
THE CURRANT INTELLIGENCE, London, Dec. 3, 1681 This is a very rare newspaper that lasted but eight months under this variant title. This is Crane & Kaye title #161, and it notes that only one American institution has this issue.
The front page begins with a report of an attempt to kidnap the Prince of Orange, later to be King William III. It notes in part: "We are not here a little... See More
From just before the War of 1812...
Item #699477
August 06, 1810
THE PILOT, London, England, Aug. 6, 1810 One of the less common titles of the early 19th century with a wide range of content from Europe.
Four pages, folio size, red tax stamp at the top of page 1, good condition.
Early title from Ireland...
Item #699476
November 19, 1771
THE PUBLIC REGISTER, OR FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 19, 1771 A rather scarce 18th century title with a nice engraving of "Hibernia" in the masthead. The back page is filled with ads.
The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with three essays each headed; "To the Committee for Conducting the Free Press". Some of the text is quite angry, wi... See More
Small German newspaper from 1716...
Item #699474
June 10, 1716
NEUE ZEITUNGEN von GELCHRTEN SACHEN, Leipzig, Germany, June 10, 1716 A very early and tiny newspaper from this largest city in the German province of Saxony. The title roughly translates: "News From Learned Things". Totally in the German language.
Six pages, 4 by 6 1/2 inches, great condition.
Just the second literary publication in the English language...
Item #699473
December 11, 1682
WEEKLY MEMORIALS FOR THE INGENIOUS, with the longer title including: "...Or, An Account of Books lately set forth in several Languages, With other Accounts Relating to Arts and Sciences." London, Dec. 11, 1682 This rare title existed for just 50 issues, from January 16, 1682 thru January 15, 1683. Offered is issue #48.
Records note that this was just the second literary periodical... See More
On slavery in Missouri...
Item #699385
December 04, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819
* Slavery in Missouri question
* Expansion of United States
* Prelude to Statehood - free or slave state ?
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.
Ins... See More
The science of fencing...
Item #699384
June 28, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, June 28, 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 an interesting article: "The Science of Fencing" which takes almost a full page.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
Nice banner headline on World War I...
Item #699344
May 09, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 9, 1918 Banner headline on World War I: "GERMAN SMASH FAILS" plus also: "Rushing Great Army" "U. S. WARSHIP SINKS GERMAN DIVER" "One Shot Breaks Sub In Two" "British Regain Lost Ground; Huns Getting Ready For New Drive" and more;
Complete in 14 pages, address label in the headline, library stamp in... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699221
September 06, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 4, 1758; Oct. 2, 1759; Feb. 26, 1760; March 15, 1763; and Feb. 23, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good cond... See More
Whig-supporting, then a campaign newspaper...
Item #698875
September 26, 1838
THE NETTLE, Boston, Sept. 26, 1838 This was a general Whig-supporting newspaper in its first 2 years that evolved into a campaign paper supporting William H. Harrison for President. It would cease publication in 1844. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue. For some reason most institutions holding this title have just those from 1840+.
Four pages, nice condition.
Campaign newspaper that existed for just 12 issues...
Item #698873
September 06, 1839
THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Sept. 7, 1839 Although there were several newspapers with this name, this is the campaign paper that existed for just 12 issues each year ending just before the November elections.
This is the number 3 issue, followed with political reporting supporting--obviously--the democratic party.
Eight pages, ornate masthead, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 15 inches, ... See More
An angel in the masthead...
Item #698872
December 26, 1835
TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Dec. 26, 1835 A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead. Among the articles: "Letter to a Member of a Methodist Church" "On Studying the Scriptures" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing at folds, minor margin tears.
Printed in red, white & blue...
Item #698319
August 15, 1945
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, 6 A.M. Extra, California, Aug. 15, 1945 Above the masthead in red ink is boldly announced: "VICTORY" surrounded by U.S. flags in red and blue ink.
The huge banner head below the masthead announces: "WAR ENDS ! " with various subheads including a banner: "So Sorry, Hirohito Tells Japan". Included as well is a photo of Gen. Douglas MacArth... See More
Focused on resisting the coming war...
Item #698312
July 01, 1936
THE WAR RESISTER, Enfield, England, Summer (July), 1936 This is a pamphlet-size periodical (number 40) obviously focused on resisting the coming war. Hitler was well on his way to the goal of dominating Europe, and this publication advocated staying out of his way.
Complete in 24 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches, great condition.
Rare, crudely printed "newspaper" from Russia during the Revolution...
Item #698304
March 17, 1917
PRIVATE NEWS LETTER, Petrograd (today St. Petersburg, Russia), March 17, 1917 Noted under the title is "(Translations from Russian Papers)". This is a very rare "newspaper", typewriter-set on four individual sheets, reproduced on a mimeograph machine on one side only
Keep in mind that this was near the beginning of the Russian Revolution. A few years earlier "St. Pe... See More
Two full pages of cattle brands...
Item #698301
July 26, 1906
YELLOWSTONE MONITOR, Glendale, Montana, July 26, 1906 A small town (4800 pop.) in Eastern Montana, primarily a farming and ranching community. Note that pages 3 and 6 are entirely taken up with various cattle brands, with a note: "Stockmen! Advertiser your brands & save hard ridings, loss of time and expense in locating your stock...".
I find their motto, printed in the masthe... See More
A good thing to tie to...
Item #698299
October 15, 1904
THE SATURDAY EVENING HITCHING POST, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Oct. 15, 1904 The masthead notes this is: "A Good Thing To Tie To". this is a volume 1 issue.
This is primarily an advertising publication, with various tidbits & curiosities scattered among the ads. Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Political campaign newspaper...
Item #698298
April 26, 1912
DAILY TAFT BULLETIN, Washington, D.C., April 26, 1912 In the masthead below the dateline is: "Issued by the National Taft Bureau, Raleigh Hotel, Washington. D. C." This is the number 4 issue.
A single sheet with the reverse taken up with a "Table of Delegates To The Republican National Convention To be Held At Chicago, Ill., June 18, 1912. This Table is Changed as Delega... See More
A broadside newspaper because of England's historic General Strike...
Item #698296
May 05, 1926
DAILY MIRROR, London, England, May 5, 1926 This is a small, somewhat crudely-produced issue of this famous tabloid printed during the historic General Strike in the United Kingdom.
A General Strike was called by the Trades Union Congress in support of the coal miners' stand against enforced pay cuts. It lasted only nine days in May but brought large parts of Britain to a standstill, inc... See More
Guadeloupe described in great detail...
Item #697897
March 10, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1759 Page 5 is entirely taken up with: "A Description and Natural History of the Island of Guadeloupe" in the Caribbean.
Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, and Providence, Rhode Island. The former reports in part on deserters, one of whom: "...concealed in some oakum on board a vessel...they ... See More
Lasted just six issues...
Item #697578
August 01, 1886
THE BAY STATE PUZZLER, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August, 1886 A small-size newspaper that existed for just six issues. It seems to be an example of the "amateur press", an avocation popular at the time where amateurs put our small newspapers or new sheets as a hobby, most short-lived.
Four pages, 7 by 10 inches, great condition.
For veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic...
Item #697577
October 20, 1883
GRAND ARMY SCOUT AND SOLDIERS MAIL, Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1883 Although this is a volume 2 issue, this is just the second issue we have discovered in our 49 years.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
The newspaper was intended to be subscribed to by veterans of the Civil War, with many articles reflective of battles and events from some 20 y... See More
A sensationalistic tabloid...
Item #697576
October 23, 1897
THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, Oct. 23, 1897 Although earlier in its distance this was a more bonafide police & law enforcement newspaper, but by this time it had devolved into a sensationalistic tabloid reporting bizarre and over-the-top antics.
The full front page is a print captioned: "Give Me The Gun, Billy--Nettie Waller, a Skirt Dancer, at Klondike, Tackles a bad man wh... See More
The American, or Prohibition Party with their platform...
Item #697574
September 03, 1884
THE AMERICAN, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1884 This was the newspaper of the American political party. Their platform is found on page 4 and includes in part: "That ours is a Christian and not a heathen nation, and that the God of the Christian scriptures is the author of civil government...That God requires and man needs a sabbath...We demand the prohibition of the importation, manufact... See More
Focused on "Good Literature"...
Item #697573
February 12, 1881
GOOD LITERATURE, New York, Feb. 12, 1881 The top of the front page notes: "Literary news, opinion, and choice endings." This is the volume 1, number 21 issue. This is the first of this title we have encountered.
Four pages, very nice condition.
A magazine devoted to shorthand...
Item #697572
March 22, 1869
STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, March 22, 1869 A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead, themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inches, great condition. ... See More
Printed in red and blue ink for the "Boys In Blue"...
Item #697571
July 13, 1898
THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, July 13, 1898 Noted above the masthead is: "BOYS IN BLUE EDITION"
Certainly, the most curious aspect of this issue is the ink, as the top half of each paper is printed in red ink, and the bottom half of each in blue ink, producing a red, white, and blue newspaper.
Given Hawaii's strategic position in the Pacific i... See More
Pamphlet printed in 1707...
Item #696602
January 02, 1707
London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before Her MAJESTY, when she was Princess of Denmark, at Saint James's Chapel" with more, the second edition, London, 1707.
Complete in 16 numbered pages, 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Buffalo hunting in the Dakotas... Much on baseball...
Item #696351
November 19, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 19, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with: "A Buffalo Hunt In Dakotah", which is a very lengthy & detailed account of one of the iconic "sports" of the Wild West, which would lead... See More
News from America, including thoughts on the Stamp Act...
Item #696250
February 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 22, 1766 Page 4 has a response to a previous letter concerning the Stamp Act in America, this one noting in part: "...Go on with abusing the mob of North America and of England; but know... that the sentiment of the people of both countries are fired and riveted...".
Two-thirds of page 6 is taken up with various reports from America with d... See More
Ghosts & specters of the dead...
Item #696184
July 21, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1767 The front page has: "Further Extracts from An Essay on Crimes & Punishments... with a Commentary attributed to Mr. de Voltaire." and also: "On the Crimes of High Treason...".
Page 5 has a fascinating article: "That Apparitions or Spectres do Exist; or that the Ghosts of Men do appear at, before, or After their Deaths&... See More
Hopes for peace...
Item #695346
September 23, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 23, 1762 Page 2 has a half-column letter alluding to peace arrangements to end the French & Indian War (Seven Years War in Europe). It begins: "As a peace is, in all appearance, near being concluded, and the conquest of the Havannah I hope will soon be confirmed...".
Page 6 has news headed: "America" with a New York dateline, conc... See More
The Fort Mims Massacre... Wealth of War of 1812 news...
Item #695204
October 19, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Oct. 19, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Southern Border War - Massacre at Tensaw" also known as the Fort Mims Massacre.
Also within this issue: "Patriotism of Tennessee" "Prisoners In Canada" "Last Official Blockade of the American Coast" "The Capture of Malden" "Argus and Pelican" "From Lake... See More
A treaty concluded with the Cherokees... More on the French & Indian War...
Item #695133
December 29, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 29, 1761 Page 6 has a brief report from New York headed: "America" noting: "...from South Carolina...import that the treaty was actually concluded upon and signed between the English and Cherokees; that the forces under Col. Grant were moving down to Charles-Town...".
Page 7 has reports from New York newspapers with the latest news con... See More
Education of Indians...
Item #694463
May 10, 1819
CONCORD OBSERVER, New Hampshire, May 10, 1819 since becoming computerized we have only offered two issues of this title, and both are from the Civil War.
This issue is from our private collection and selected for such due to its nice condition. The back page has a lengthy article: "Education of Indians".
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Earliest issue of this title we have offered...
Item #694462
October 24, 1820
WOODSTOCK OBSERVER, Vermont, Oct. 24, 1820 The only other issue of this title we have offered in the last 30+ years is from 1829. This is the volume 1, number 42 issue.
The back page has: "A Project of a Law for Preventing Unhappy Marriages". But this issue is from our private collection, selected for inclusion because of its great condition.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, ve... See More
What the Louisiana Purchase will mean to the United States...
Item #694461
February 03, 1803
COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, Feb. 3, 1803 Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "President's Message" beginning: "The subject of Louisiana continues every day to become more and more interesting to all classes of American citizens...". It continues with much talk of the advantages of this territory the United States will soon be acquiring fr... See More
Rare 18th century title...
Item #694460
May 31, 1797
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, May 31, 1797 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798. This is volume 1, number 35.
Various news reports of the day with the back page mostly taken up with advertisements. Our records show that since becoming computerized we have only offered one other issue of this title.
Four pages,
... See More
Four pages,
Guadeloupe described in great detail...
Item #694050
March 10, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1759 Page 5 is entirely taken up with: "A Description and Natural History of the Island of Guadeloupe" in the Caribbean. Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, and Providence, Rhode Island. The former reports in part on deserters, one of whom: "...concealed in some oakum on board a vessel...they d... See More
Front page reports from America...
Item #693720
April 01, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 1, 1758 The front page has some news bits headed: "America" on naval affairs, including: "...and Capt. Hopkins, of Rhode Island, has taken a French ship of 600 tons, 20 guns, and 70 men...and sent her to Jamaica; she was bound to Cape Breton from Old France..." And then a report from Charleston with some naval reports also.
Eight... See More
Fine reporting of the French & Indian War...
Item #693611
January 29, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1760 The front page has nearly a full column headed: "America" with datelines from Halifax and Charleston. One report includes: "... arrived here in 5 days march from the Congarees...met at this camp 27 Chickasaw's, the only allies we have yet seen...The North Carolinians will meet us at Kiowee...when he came away the Indians we... See More
Ad for a book on "The History of Louisiana"...
Item #693377
March 29, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 29, 1763 The bottom of page 6 had an advertisement for a book: "This Day was Published...THE HISTORY OF LOUISIANA, or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina, Containing a Description of the Countries that lay on both sides of the River Mississippi. With an Account of the Settlements, Inhabitants, Soil, Climate, and Products...".
Eight pa... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #693127
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide variety of other articles as well.
Both ... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #693126
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide variety of other articles as well.
Both ... See More
News from America...
Item #692896
January 16, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1768 Page 6 begins with: "America" with reports from New York and Newport. The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Newport, Rhode-Island" with several reports.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, foxing at front page folds, good condition.
The Southern rebellion...
Item #692716
December 05, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 5, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Rebels Falling Back to Manassas" "Forces Withdrawn From Leesburg" "Debate on Recusing Colored Persons Confined in Washington" "Rebel Depredations in Missouri" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once fo... See More
Much on Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692705
April 14, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1868 The entire front page and close to half of the back page are taken up with reports on Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, much of it verbatim testimony. The column heads include: "IMPEACHMENT" "Debate Relative to the Closing Arguments" 'Further Objections to Gen. Sherman's Testimony" "The Senate Finally Decides to... See More
Galveston is retaken... Farragut at Port Hudson...
Item #691857
January 12, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Galveston Recaptured by the Rebels under Magruder" "The Attack Made by land & Water" "Nearly All the Officers & men Killed" "Admiral Farragut Preparing to Attack Port Hudson" "Important From Vicksburgh" "The Repulse of Gen. Sherman Comp... See More
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