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From the "amateur press" in Connecticut...
Item #697590
January 01, 1884
THE AMERICAN SPHINX, South Manchester, Connecticut, January, 1884 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, printed on high-quality paper, nice condition.
From the "amateur press" in New Hampshire...
Item #697589
October 01, 1879
THE CATCHALL, Lebanon, New Hampshire, October, 1879 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
From the "amateur press" in Contoocook...
Item #697588
October 01, 1878
THE AMATEUR ECHO, Contoocook, New Hampshire, third & fourth quarter, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, minor margin wear, nice condition.
From the "amateur press" in Michigan...
Item #697587
January 15, 1878
THE WESTERN AMATEUR, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jan. 15, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 8 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Battle of Eutaw Springs, South Carolina...
Item #696492
February 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 5, 1782 A terrific issue as the entire front page is taken up with a great report on the historic Battle of Eutaw Springs, being the account of a letter from Lt. Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated the day after the battle. Included is the "Return of the Killed, Wounded, and Missing...". In this battle the American General Greene was defeated w... See More
Hoping non-importation will work...
Item #696332
December 02, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 2, 1769
* Non-Importation agreement
Page 2 has a brief item headed: "America" from New York, and the back page has a letter from Connecticut to a gentleman in Boston noting: "The public spirited & generous union & conduct of the merchants respecting non-importation are, & deserve to be greatly applauded, & will b... See More
Nice item on the hated Stamp Act...
Item #696251
February 25, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 25, 1766 Page 5 has half a column taken up with: "Extracts from the Late Stamp Act, with Short Observations thereon". It begins by reprinting a portion of the actual Act of Parliament, then: "Thus it is given to three or four men to tax the Americans at will, without reserve or limitation; and they may raise the price of one sheet of vellum ... See More
On the French & Indian War...
Item #696168
April 16, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1761 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Fort Prince George. The former notes: "...from Augusta...received...say that our firm friend the old Wolf King of Moculasse, in the Creek Nation, had been there for some time & was preparing to set out for Savannah to see Gov. Wright...".&nb... See More
The Regulator Insurrection in North Carolina... Stamp Officers will be provided for...
Item #696049
February 02, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1769 The front page begins with a report on the discovery of King George's Island during the voyage of the Dolphin commanded by Capt. John Byron. the Dolphin was the first ship to circumnavigate the world twice.
Page 6 has reports headed: "America" concerning two sailors tried for desertion, one who was flogged and the other: "...con... See More
Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... Fugitive slave case in California...
Item #695939
May 22, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era be
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Two front page Civil War maps...
Item #695248
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1862
* Battle of Port Republic - Stonewall Jackson victory
* Memphis TN Tennessee - Fort Pillow maps
The front page has not one but two front page maps, headed: "The Action Before Memphis" and: "The Situation At Fort Pillow".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "Another Battle In The Shenandoah Valley"... See More
Existed exclusively to report the War of 1812...
Item #695202
September 07, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Sept. 7, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Among the front page reports are: "Desperate Action" which as a Charleston dateline; "Fort Madison Again Attacked" "The Contrast" and "The Attack on Sandusky".
Inside page items include a letter from Upper Sandusky signed in type by: Wm. H. Harrison; "... See More
The state of Franklin...
Item #694384
May 31, 1785
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 31, 1785 The masthead features a displayable engraving. Page 2 has lengthy letters between the governor of North Carolina and the governor of the state of Franklin.
The state of Franklin was an unrecognized proposed state located in what is today Eastern Tennessee. Franklin was created in 1784 from part of the territory west of the Appalachians that
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First 18th century issue of this title we have offered...
Item #694383
February 19, 1799
THE CENTINEL OF FREEDOM, Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 19, 1799 As any collector knows 18th century newspapers from New Jersey are very few & far between. Our records seem to indicate we've not previously offered an 18th century issue of this title before (and just one of the 19th century).
Very ornate embellishment in the masthead as well as ornate lettering.
Four pages, scattered foxi... See More
One of the more rare titles we have offered...
Item #694382
September 30, 1801
THE SUN OF LIBERTY, New Haven, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 1801 This is one of the more scarce titles we have offered in recent years. It had been printed in Norwalk for 52 issues, with the first issue in New Haven being #53. As noted in Brigham it was: "discontinued after a few numbers. The last issue located is that of Nov. 4, 1801, vol. 2 no. 11" or just 11 or 12 issues p... See More
Very rare War of 1812 newspaper: first we have offered...
Item #694381
August 13, 1813
WAR JOURNAL, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Aug. 13, 1813 This is the first of this title we have seen in our 50+ years. It only existed for 40 issues (this is # 23), from March 12 - Dec. 14, 1813.
As the title should suggest the focus of the newspaper was the ongoing War of 1812, but there is other content as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, slightly irregular at the blank spine from ... See More
Battle of Lookout Mountain...
Item #694162
November 28, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 28, 1863 Some fine reporting on the Battle of Lookout Mountain. Front page war reports include: "Latest From Bragg's Army" 'Later From Richmond" "Secret Sessions" "From the Trans-Mississippi" 'Signs of Monetary Panic In the North" "Compliments to 'Beast Butler' " and more.
The ... See More
Nice reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #693723
April 11, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 11, 1758 Page 6 has over half a column of reporting headed: "America" with two Charleston datelines, reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...arrived in town the Wolf King, a Creek chief...with several other headmen of that nation...received there by the Hon. Col. Montgomery's company of grenadiers... both nati... See More
Pennsylvania governor speaks... Nice reporting on the French & Indian War...
Item #693614
February 02, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1760 Most of the front page is retaken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. James Hamilton, Governor of Pennsylvania...to the General Assembly of the said Province, met at Philadelphia".
Hamilton had just assumed his position of governor, and he extolls t the Assembly his plans, etc. He was also governor from 1748-1754. His father was the famed a... See More
A great title for an anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #693299
July 13, 1843
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, July 13, 1843 As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery themed newspaper, and a great name for a newspaper with this focus.
Page 2 has a political notice supporting "For President, James G. Birney" for the Liberty ticket, created by abolitionists who believed in political action to further antislavery goals. It existed only from 184... See More
Sherman at Atlanta... Jeff Davis alarmed...
Item #693178
September 29, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 29, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Atlanta" "The Exodus Under Gen. Sherman's Recent Order" "Jeff. Davis on a Visit to Hood's Army" "Petersburg" "The Enemy Still in His Old Position" "Davis Alarmed About Georgia" and much more.
Fine war reporting inside including: "S... See More
Letter signed by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #693143
May 21, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" "Another Fight on Thursday" "The Rebels Attempt to Turn Our Right" "They Are Severely Repulsed" "Later News From General Sherman" "His Continued Progress" "Gen. Crook's Army" and more.
Included is a front page... See More
Print of the first woman candidate for Vice President...
Item #693122
October 27, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 27, 1884 Page 5 has a print of: "Marietta L Stow" with a one-third column article on he headed: "Candidate for the Vice Presidency".
As can be verified online, in 1884 Marietta Stow became the first woman to run for vice president, as the running mate of Belva Lockwood for the Equal Rights Party. Lockwood is mentioned in this article as wel... See More
The Southern rebellion...
Item #692717
November 28, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 28, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "A Penna. Detachment Surprised with Severe Loss" "Successful Skirmish at Drainesville" "Gen. Beauregard Indisposed to Advance" "The Pensacola Fight" "Ominous Silence of the Rebels" and more.
Eight pages, never bound no... See More
Much on Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692706
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 Admit... See More
Who doesn't want a newspaper from Mars?
Item #692657
February 23, 1919
THE MARTIAN, France, Dec. 22, 1918 This is a little 8 page newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people.
Of curious interest is a hand penned letter written to "Dearest Miss J
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This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people.
Of curious interest is a hand penned letter written to "Dearest Miss J
Second Battle of Murfreesboro...
Item #691860
January 16, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The Potomac" "Condition & Prospects of the Army" "From The Rebel States" "Abuse of a Flag of Truce at Fredericksburgh" "Estimates of the Results of the Battle at Murfreesboro" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (p... See More
The Civil War in Tennessee... Taxing the Confederates...
Item #691859
January 14, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Tennessee" "Two Rebel Divisions at Shelbyville, Above Tullahoma" "Longstreet's Corps, Numbering 30,000, Expected from Virginia" "From the Rebel States--An Expose of Confederate Finances" "Taxation A Necessity" "A Truce Called For&quo... See More
Lengthy on the life of Charles Dickens...
Item #691797
February 22, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1874 Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with: "CHARLES DICKENS" "Further Extracts From Mr. Forster's Biography" containing a wealth of interesting content on this notable writer.
Eight pages, four binding holes near the spine affect about 7 words in the Dickens article, otherwise nice condition.
The Arizona & California deserts...
Item #691697
July 29, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1852 Page 2 has nearly half a column with a very descriptive article headed: "California Desert", It is datelined from the junction of the Colorado and Gila Rivers, which would be west of Phoenix at the California border, but there is mention of Capitol Dome and other locations that would seem to include Northern Arizona and... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #691622
May 05, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1847 Pages 1 and 2 have over 3 columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Daniel P. King...On the General Appropriation Bill and the Mexican War".
Page 2 has an article: "The Planet Neptune" which was just recently discovered. And Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War headed: "From the Rio Grande" "The Volu... See More
Confederates create their own Constitution... Jeff Davis elected President...
Item #691104
February 11, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1861 The top of the front page has: "The Southern Confederacy" "Important Action of the Congress at Montgomery" "Adoption & Copy of the Constitution" "Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, Elected President" "Alex. H. Stephens, of Georgia, Vice President" "Sketches of the Elect" "The African Slave Trade... See More
Latest Civil War reports from the fields of battle...
Item #691103
May 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Official War News" "McClellan Across the Chickahominy" "Preparations For An Attack" "A Famine In Virginia" "Beauregard At Richmond" "Rebels Want a Ten Day's 'Armistice" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690709
June 06, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1865 All of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "Testimony Heretofore Suppressed" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
The front page has various end-of-war reports Including: "Important From Texas" "Magruder Hissed By His Soldiers"... See More
The Mexican War, and more...
Item #690586
August 09, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 1847 Page 2 has over half a column on: "Miles's Route To the Pacific". Also most of a column is taken up with: "The Island of Nantucket" which is very descriptive.
Page 3 has: "Blockade On The Pacific" which relates to the Mexican War. "Capture of a Small Train" relates to the Mexican War as ... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690389
July 16, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 16, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "New Fleet Assault Rakes Japan" "North Ports Blasted for First Time" "President, Churchill Fly to Berlin" &q... See More
Niagara Falls, Fort Ontario, and more...
Item #689985
March 29, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, March 29, 1856 Most of the front page is taken up with an emblematic print of the: "State of New York" with an article.
Prints within include 2 of: "Artist Life In Paris" and 2 prints of the: "Academy of Music, New York". Also: "Fort Ontario, Oswego River, New York" "Fort Niagara, Niagara River, New York" &... See More
The John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #689700
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 8, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 6 has over a full column of text headed: "John Brown's Invasion" which includes some related subheads as well. This report focuses on the trial of John Brown as a result of his infamous raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Eight pages, bin... See More
Washington's farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern...
Item #687284
December 18, 1783
THE NORWICH PACKET of the CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Connecticut, Dec. 18, 1783 This must rank among the more beautiful mastheads of the 18th century with the handsome engraving of the ship.
This issue, on page 2, has an exceedingly historic report of Washington bidding adieu to his fellow officers of the war at the now-famed Fraunces Tavern in New York.
The report reads: "At Fr... See More
Siege of Newport, Rhode Island... Map of Dominica...
Item #685899
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1778 The issue begins with: "Proceedings in Parliament, continued" which has much concerning the Revolutionary War, including letters from Lord Viscount Howe to Lord Germaine from New York signed by him in type.A few bits include: "...as the rebel army remain strongly posted at the north part of the island of New York & the... See More
The surrender of West Florida to the Spanish...
Item #685807
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1780 The issue begins with 5 pages of the "Summary of the Debates in Parliament" which includes some discussion of the American situation, one bit noting: "...could see no difference in point of turpitude between an endeavour to detach France from America and an attempt to recover America from France...remained totally silent respec... See More
Early report of the death of Ben Franklin, from a hometown magazine...
Item #682844
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1790 Certainly the most notable report is the death of the revered Ben Franklin. At the back of the issue, in "The Gazette" section, is a report that: "On the 17th of April, departed this life, at Philadelphia, the venerable & celebrated Philosopher and Patriot, His Excellency Benjamin Franklin..." with some particulars... See More
General Sherman in Georgia... Lincoln is nominated for a second term as President...
Item #682148
June 10, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's 2nd term nomination
* 1864 National Union National Convention (Baltimore)
* 16th President of the United States
* General William T. Sherman in Georgia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. SHERMAN" "Heavy Marching in Rough Country" "How Georgia Looks--Deser... See More
William T. Sherman... Winchester, Virginia...
Item #682010
July 27, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 27, 1864
* Battle of Rutherford's Farm
* General William W. Averell
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBEL RAIDERS" "Defeat of General Averill Near Winchester, Va." "General Crook Repulsed and Retreats to Williamsport" "Occupation of Martinsburg by the Rebels" "Sherman" "... See More
Lincoln's election... Jeff Davis wants to arm slaves...
Item #681910
November 11, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Mass., Nov. 11, 1864 Page 2 has various charts and reports on the presidential election confirming Lincoln's victory, including a state-by-state chart, and: "Details of the States", and: "The Vote In Massachusetts" and more.
Also included are: "Jefferson Davis' Message - He Recommends Arming the Slaves" "Progress of th... See More
How Yankees treat Rebel prisoners... Negro soldiers...
Item #681801
August 30, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Our Rebel Prisoners" "How Uncle Sam Can Keep a Hotel" "His Boarders on David's Island--Who They Are & How They Feel" "News From Charleston" "Union Attack in Large Force on the Enemy's Rifle Parts" "The Bombardment Still Going On" &quo... See More
Little Crow is killed... Civil War reports...
Item #681787
August 16, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 16, 1863 The front page has: "The Indian War" being a report of the: "Defeat of the Sioux in Three Desperate Battles". Includes a one paragraph dispatch with details about the "desperate engagements" with 2,200 Sioux warriors, signed in type: Henry Sibley, Brig. General, plus a second dispatch that includes: "... Little Crow,... See More
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is torched...
Item #681647
June 11, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 11, 1864 Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "GRANT ! " "Continued Skirmishing Along the Union Lines" "Appearance of Guerrillas Near White House" "The Town of Bowling Green Burned" "HUNTER "The Victory on Sunday Last" "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Enemy" "Reported Occupation of Lexing... See More
Battle of Cross Keys: Fremont vs. Jackson...
Item #681572
June 16, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SHENANDOAH BATTLES" "The Battle of Cross Keys, Between Fremont & Jackson" "Full Particulars..." "The Enemy Posted Entirely Under Cover" "The Field Won by the Superior Fighting of Our Troops" "The Hottest Fight of the War" "The Battle ... See More
Wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681565
April 02, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From the Mississippi" "Latest Rebel News" "Important From Kentucky" "Pegram's Forces Defeated by Gen. Gilmore" "The Movements Against Port Hudson" "Report of the Committee on the Conduct of the War" & much more.
Eight pages, very nic... See More
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