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Raising money for a hospital for curable lunatics...
Item #693076
December 28, 1725
THE POST-BOY, London, England, Dec. 28, 1725 Most of the front page is taken up with a report concerning raising money for a hospital for lunatics. Included is the Preamble to their purpose beginning: "Whereas the hospital of Bethlehem, London, was erected by charitable contributions and intended for the harboring poor Lunaticks, whose distractions might probably be cured..." with ... See More
Great article on how to hunt buffalo...
Item #693010
April 02, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1874 Page 3 has a great article on one of the iconic "events' of the Wild West--buffalo hunting.
Headed: "The Buffalo" "Incidents in Frontier Experiences--How the Monarch of the Plains Is Hunted" with considerable detail. Such articles are seldom found in period newspapers.
Eight pages, four notebook binding holes at the left side do no... See More
Impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson...
Item #692708
April 17, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1868 The entire front page is taken up with coverage of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson with column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Continuation of the Case for the Defence" 'Proceedings in the Case of Sec. Stanton Against Gen. Thomas" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Very early newsbook from the English Civil War...
Item #692436
July 23, 1643
MERCURIUS AULICUS, Communicating the Intelligence and affaires of the Court, to the rest of the Kingdome. (Oxford), the nine and twentieth Weeke, (July 16-23, 1643).
This is a very early newsbook, predecessors of today's newspapers being somewhat of a transitional publication between pamphlets & newspapers, but defined specifically as periodicals by having a set period of issuance, being ... See More
Proportion of slaves in several states...
Item #692318
March 01, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, March 1, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Among the articles within are: "Suffrage in South Carolina" "Disunion" and "Proportion of Slaves" which has interesting numbers; "Homestead" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #691861
April 29, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Army of the Potomac Moving": "Heavy Masses of Artillery & Other Troops Crossing the River" "The War In Alabama" "Demonstrations Upon the Extreme Left of Bragg's Army" "Further Details of Gen. Banks' Operations in the Tec... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #691618
April 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The Negotiations With Mexico" "The American Force at Buena Visa" which includes a chart of the various units; "Official--From New Mexico" which is a nearly 2 column article from Santa Fe. Also: "A Government Messenger To Mexico" "... See More
Early Charleston: slave ads...
Item #691309
March 10, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, March 10, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South.
Page 3 has an ad headed: "Negroes For Sale" beginning: "For private sale, two Negro Wenches, mother and daughter..." with details. And the back page has ads headed: "Between 20 & 30 Valuable Negroes" to be sold, with much detail, and another: "For S... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691262
November 08, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 8, 1941 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: "Successful German Dive-Bombing Attacks on Fortifications at Sevastopol" "Advance of German & Italian Units in Donez Basin Continues" ... See More
Sherman at Chattanooga...
Item #691099
November 18, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1863 This was the day before the Gettysburg Address. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Reconnaissance To the Rapidan" "Sharp Artillery Engagement" "Slight Loss on Our Side" "Gen. Sherman's Entire Corps at Chattanooga" "The Rebel Battery on Look-Out Mountain at Work" "Re-Enforceme... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690385
July 19, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 19, 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: "1,500 Aircraft And Fleet Renew Blows, Japs Say" "Pool of 18,000 Low-Point Vets To Fight Japs" & much more.
Four ... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690384
July 20, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 20, 1945
* USS Halsey Powell kamikaze attack photos
* United States Navy World War II destroyer
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: "600 Superforts Fire 4 Jap Cities"... See More
Terrific print of the Capitol of the United States...
Item #689987
April 19, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 19, 1856 The front page features an emblematic print of the: "State of Illinois" with a related article.
Other prints within include a full page with 3 prints of transportation in India; a wonderful & large, tipped-in doublepage centerfold of the; "NATIONAL CAPITOL". Also a print of: "A Southern Planter's Home in A... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689965
July 13, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 13, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--From The Valley--The Latest" "The News From Petersburg--The Enemy Reported to Be Leaving--Terrible Suffering Among the Yankees for Water" "The Situation In Georgia--Richmond & Atlanta--The Situation--The Responsibility" "Additional From the North--Movement of Our Forces in Marylan... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #689959
July 02, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 2, 1864 This issue has: "The War News" "The Situation at Petersburg--Attack & Rout of the Raiders" "Additional From the North" & more, including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a one column masthead (typical in Southern papers late in th... See More
Battle to their death in Holland...
Item #689922
September 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, Sept. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Isolated Skytroops Wage Battle to Death in Holland; U.S. Fronts in Grip of Lull" "Lifeline North Widened vey British" "Peace Plan For Reich Stirs a Rift" plus a... See More
The Civil War in Tennessee...
Item #689451
December 26, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 26, 1863 The two front page prints are: "The War In Louisiana--General Franklin's Army Crossing the Prairie in Lafayette Parish" and: "Great Fire at the Docks...North River, New York".
Prints within include: "Expulsion & Destruction of the Albany Steamer Isaac Newton on the Hudson..." "Battle of Mine R... See More
On the death of King Charles II, and praises for King James II...
Item #689349
March 26, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 26, 1684 (1685 by today's calendar) Over half of the four pages are taken up with reports and letters concerning both the sorrow of the people for the death of King Charles II, and the great wishes for the new King James II (see for portions).
Four pages, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, archivally rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
Tom Thumb gets married...
Item #689083
February 28, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 28, 1863 The front page is taken up with 3 prints concerning: "The Fairy Wedding--Grand Reception by Gen. Tom Thumb and the Queen of Beauty (Mr. & Mrs. C. S. Stratton) at the Metropolitan Hotel".
Prints within include: "Night Burial of Col. Garsche, Chief of Staff to Major-Gen. Rosecrans on the Battlefield of Stone River, Ten... See More
The Olive Branch Petition: a last-gasp attempt to prevent all-out war...
Item #687432
August 24, 1775
RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 24, 1775
Certainly the most notable content in this issue is found taking over a full column of page 1 and a bit of page 2, being the very historic Olive Branch Petition.
This was one of the more historic documents of the war, adopted by the Secon... See More
Revolutionary War in the South... Ninety-Six, South Carolina....
Item #686407
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" includes a short bit about: "Two gentlemen...charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the American agent Adams at Amsterdam & with supplying the Colonists with arms & ammunition...".This is followed by a letter from Lord Rawdon to Cornwallis from Monk's Corner beginning: "The situation of affa... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #686006
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" and more.The most significant content fall... See More
From the Revolutionary War era...
Item #685843
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news reports is almost entirely ... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #685813
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.Near the back the "Historical Chronicle" has several items from America concerning the Revolutionary War, including a letter from New York which has: "...since Gen. Clinton's departure from hence...the longest & most ... See More
Ben Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton...
Item #685614
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, September, 1789 The first article takes over a full page and is titled: "Description of Charles River Bridge". The plate called for is not present.
Other articles include: "Marriage Ceremonies Among the Tschouwasches, a Finnish Nation"; the conclusion to the article: "The Way to Wealth" signed in type: Richard Saunders (pen name of Benjami
News of the day from 1734...
Item #685371
November 16, 1734
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Nov. 16, 1734 This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal of the first half of the eighteenth century...".
The stated purpose of the newspaper was to expose political craft--hence the title--but the overriding purpose was to unseat&n... See More
Criminals deported to America...
Item #685216
December 31, 1727
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Dec. 30, 1727 A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Amongst the various reports are items on criminals and their crimes & punishments. One item notes: "Last Tuesday above 50 felons under sentence of transportation were shipp'd off for America...." with a bit more. It was rather common for criminals... See More
A treasure ship arrives...
Item #683551
October 11, 1726
THE POST BOY, London, Oct. 11, 1726 Among the front page reports is a one noting in part: "...Notice of the safe arrival of the flotilla...at the Havanna...with a treasure from Vera Cruz, valued at above 15 millions of pieces of eight...which obliged the commander of the galleons to land the treasure, it being much more considerable than that of the flotilla, and sent it up to Cruces, ten le... See More
President Washington makes some appointments...
Item #682851
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1790 Among the articles are: "On the Use of Cosmeticks" "American Natural History...Of the Birds" & much more.Near the back is a full page plate of music, as well as: "The Gazette" which has the latest news reports from Winchester, Va. New London, and Boston. Also a list of appointments by the President.
The plate called for is lacking.
C... See More
The work of Sherman and Farragut...
Item #682114
August 20, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 20, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Severe Fight Near Chattanooga with the Rebels Under Wheeler" "FARRAGUT" "Passages of Dog River Bar by the Union Fleet" "Attack on the Rebel Obstructions" "Bombardment of Fort Morgan" "2000 Troops from Pensacola in the Rear of the F... See More
Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War...
Item #681964
June 25, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1864 Among the various front page one column heads are: "GRANT" "The Attack of the Rebels Upon Part of Grant's Army" "Activity of the Troops on All Sides" "General R. S. Foster's Expedition Up the James River" "Additional Details of the President's Visit to Generals Grant & Butler" "The Rebels' Hope of Capture or Destroying Sheridan's Cavalry" "& more. More ... See More
Beauregard intends to hold Sumter... 18,000 Texas soldiers...
Item #681803
September 01, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 1, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Charleston" "The Latest Rebel Telegrams" "Beauregard Expresses a Determination to Hold Sumter" "The Bombardment Progressing" "Our Force At Duvall's Bluff" "General Magruder with a Force of 18,000 Texans" and more.
Eight pages, ink smear on t... See More
Sherman takes Resaca... Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #681623
May 18, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1864 Among the front page column Civil War heads are: "GRANT ! " "Preparations for a Vigorous Attack on the Enemy" "Gen. Grant Reinforced" "A Rebel Demonstration on the Union Trains Defeated", "The Shenandoah Valley" "Battle With the Rebels at Newmarket" "SHERMAN" "The Capture of Resaca" ... See More
The notable George Latimer slave case...
Item #678266
November 10, 1842
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Nov. 10, 1842 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the Civil War.
Although there are various articles relating to the anti-slavery movement, the most notable content is that concerning the case of escaped slave George Latimer, which became a major political issue in Massachusetts at the time. Over one-third of p... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678072
July 29, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 29, 1864 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
Articles include: "Position & Influence of the Original Abolitionists" "Wm. Lloyd Garrison" "General Banks's Labor System" "West India Emancipation... See More
Americans compelled to declare independence... Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...
Item #677639
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777 The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" taking over 5 pages & with much on the Revolutionary War. One bit notes: "...That America never aimed at independence till she was compelled to it by our harsh conduct; and that she is at least unanimous in one thing, never to submit to u... See More
The historic Sayers-Heenan fight for the championship...
Item #675286
May 12, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 12, 1860 This issue has great coverage of this historic boxing match for the championship between John Heenan and Tom Sayers, which lasted nearly 2 1/2 hours and ended in a draw.
Included is a full-figure, front page print of John Heenan, plus a front page article as well has several articles within.
Sixteen pages, wear at the margins, some fo... See More
Rebels are repulsed at Knoxville...
Item #674926
December 05, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 5, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Repulse of the Enemy at Knoxville" "Fight Near Cumberland Gap" "Gen. Foster's Cavalry Repulsed by Longstreet" "Bragg Superseded by Hardee" "Reign of Terror in Northern Georgia" "Assault on General Meade from the Rear" "The Siege of Ch... See More
Movements of generals Lee and Bragg...
Item #674898
October 30, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 30, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebels on Lookout Mountain Flanked & Driven Back" "The Grand Flanking Movement by Lee and Bragg" "Gen. Burnside Threatened" "Important Movement Contemplated by Gen. Meade" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.
Sorting out the details of peace... The Loyalists...
Item #673995
May 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1783 Page 2 has a report concerning the situation of land in the South evacuated by the British Loyalists, and also: "...that the American Congress have positively refused to release the great numbers of English prisoners...until all demands are paid for their subsistence and other contingent expences."
Another report mentions: "...infor... See More
Boston letter to General Gage...
Item #673249
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1775 The issue begins with: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" includes much talk on America and takes 5 pages of text.
"Proceedings of the American Colonies" reports on the attack on the fort at St. John, Canada, & so much more taking four pages with portions reading: "The ports of America being all shut up there is now no channel o
General Hull surrenders Michilimackinac and Detroit...
Item #672730
September 24, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 24, 1812 The front page has nearly a full column letter headed: "Surrender Of Mackinack - Extract of a Letter from Lt. Hanks...Late Commandant of Michillimackinac..." with great detail on the notable battle in which the post was surrendered to the British without a shot. Also on the front page: "Success Of The War".
Page 2 has: "Official - Disp... See More
Reports from the Civil War with a Confederate perspective...
Item #671823
February 24, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 24, 1863 The front page includes: "The Northern Press & the Mediation Question" "The Radicals on the War" which has several subheads including: "Re-Union--The South Independent--the Army Conservative--The Proclamation A Failure" and more. Also on the front page: "Horrible death of Confederate Prisoners" "... See More
Trial on the Andersonville Prison horrors...
Item #671743
October 05, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 5, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
Among the front page first column heads are: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "Testimony of the Prisoner's Clerk" "Counsel Baker Rebuked by the Court" "Extraordinary Statements of a Spy" "The 'Camp' A Land Flowing With Milk and Honey".
The Andersonville Prison was commanded by Captain Henry Wirz, who was tried and... See More
Louis Pasteur...
Item #669267
July 05, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1890 The front page article is: "Louis Pasteur in His Cabinet at the Pasteur Institute, Paris." It details his discovery of the cure for rabies.
Other illustrated articles include: "An Improved Wagon Brake" "Swift's Double Action & Hammerless Revolvers" "Imitation of Majolica" and more.
Sixteen pag... See More
John Hancock... Fate of Marie Antoinette...
Item #669163
September 28, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 28, 1793 Most of the front page has much reporting on the war in Europe with: "Particulars of the Siege & Surrender of Valenciennes". There is also: "Particulars Respecting the Assassination of Citizen Marat", one of the revolutionary leaders in the French Revolution. The bulk of this article is on page 2.
Page 2 has: "Fate of M... See More
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668743
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "Andersonville" "The Trial of Wirz" "Dr. Bates Testimony Resumed" "Evidence of a Loyal Physician" "Sickening Details of Rebel Barbarities" "A Prisoner Killed by a Bloodhound" "Wirz Knocks a Man Down & Stamps on Him".
But perhaps the most intriguing content is on page... See More
On the Andersonville Prison trial... Reconstruction era...
Item #668741
September 28, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 28, 1865 The top of the front page has: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "How The Prisoner Fares" "A Letter To His Wife" "Important Witnesses to be Summoned for the Defense".
Inside includes: "What May be done by Free Negro Labor--A Lesson From Jamaica" "FROM TENNESSEE" "Terrible Guerrilla Outrages" "Men Murdered & Families Outraged" "A Reign of Terror", ... See More
18th century balloon flights...
Item #668647
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1784 Among the articles are: "Remarks in a Voyage to Jersey" and so much more.Near the back is half a page of: "Advices From America which has news items datelined from Philadelphia, Albany and Montreal, the former dealing with treaties with the Indians, etc.
There is also a full page headed: "Aerostation" which reports on various balloon flig... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #668073
September 07, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Sept. 7, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same titl... See More
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