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News from the French & Indian War, including Fort Duquesne...
Item #693719
March 30, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 30, 1758 The front page has two-thirds of a column headed: "America" being a letter from New York, containing French & Indian War reports.
One bit notes: "...about 4000 regulars, 500 rangers & some provincials marched from Albany to Fort Edward, and from thence they are to proceed to attack Ticonderoga...". And also: "...... See More
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #693718
March 28, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 28, 1758
* French and Indian War
Page 7 has most of a column headed: "America" with a Philadelphia dateline but with news reports from around Albany including: "Indian intelligence there was that the French design'd to come & attack Fort Edward...send a body of men to destroy the Mohawks river. Some French deserters repo... See More
Cherokees have surrendered... Marriage of the New Hampshire governor...
Item #693563
May 31, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 31, 1760
* Anglo-Cherokees War
* South Carolina Indians
* British colonial settlers
The front page has two small bits: "...letters from Charles Town, South Carolina...we learn that the Cherokee Indians had laid down their arms & were gone home." Also: "...from Portsmouth in New Hampshire that...his Excellency 'Gover... See More
People are charmed with the interior lands of South Carolina...
Item #693376
March 26, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1763 The front page has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from New York, Charleston, and Boston. The Charleston account includes; "...The back part of this Province [South Carolina] will soon be better settled than ever, abundance of people coming daily from the northward to view the lands; who, being charmed with thei... See More
British troops return from service in Florida...
Item #693206
June 16, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 16, 1772 Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline which reports on a ship: "...had on board three companies of the Royal Irish Regiment of foot in the Spanish service...was one of several transports ordered to carry back the troops sent to Spanish America on the apprehension of a rupture between Great Britain and Spai... See More
Rare & early report of an African-American baseball game...
Item #693120
October 24, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 24, 1884
* 19th century African American baseball players
Page 8 has a rather detailed report headed: "Why Two Colored Nines Failed to Finish" which is a report on this baseball game between the Newark Base Ball Club, and the Alpine Base Ball Club.
The report begins: "The high fence and sloping banks of Washington Park, Brooklyn, en... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692607
August 17, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Rumors of a Flank Movement by the Rebels on Our Left" "Our Forces Prepared" "The Draft In This City" "Particulars of the Draft--The Exemption" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing & wear at folds, ir... See More
Latest news on the Civil War...
Item #692606
November 20, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 20, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "A MOVEMENT IMMINENT ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "Gen. Banks About to Take the Field" "Rebels Destroy 20 Miles of the Balt. & Ohio Railroad" "Progress of Gen. Dix in Eastern Virginia" "The People Raise the Stars & Stripes... See More
From the beginning weeks of the Civil War...
Item #692594
May 10, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, May 10, 1861 Inside pages have reports from the beginning weeks of the Civil War, including heads: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Triumph In Maryland Complete" "Troops Passing Through Baltimore" "Secessionists Leaving the Stater" "Weakness of the Rebels in Virginia" "No Hope for the Traitors From Europe" an... See More
Georgia once a free state...
Item #692315
February 08, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Feb. 8, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city. Among the articles within: "The Slavery Resolutions" "From California" which mentions gold, and Col. Fremont's chance of re-election; "The Greek Slave" "Georgia Once a Free State" "Free Blacks in Indiana"... See More
Prelude to the Lincoln County War... Mormons vs. the Navajos...
Item #691800
February 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1874 The front page includes: "Troubles In New Mexico and Colorado" being a report from Denver concerning the troubles in Lincoln County. This was a prelude to the Lincoln County War in 1878, in which Billy the Kid was involved.
The report also mentions: "...the Navajo Indians and Mormons who live near the north-west boundary are at war. The Morons hav... See More
Gold mining successes in California...
Item #691700
October 06, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 1852 Page 3 has a report headed: "California Intelligence" which takes half a column of various news. A few bits include a report concerning a slave under the Fugitive Slave Law; also: "...A lump weighing 25 lbs. & valued at from $4,000 to $6,000 was recently taken...SA few days previous a thousand dollars lump was fo... See More
The Mormons are taking to farming...
Item #691654
June 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1847
* Early Mormons - Mormonism
Page 3 has a few items on the Mexican War including: "Reinforcements for the Army Under Gen. Scott"; a letter from "Damp Near Monterey" signed in type: Z. Taylor; "From the Western Border".
This last item includes: "The Mormons are represented to have gone into farmin... See More
Wonderful Proclamation by Santa Anna...
Item #691627
May 10, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1847 Page 2 has a fascinating proclamation by the Mexicans concerning their recent losses in the Mexican War, headed: "Proclamation of Santa Anna".
It begins: "Mexicans! Vera Cruz is already in the power of the enemy. It has succumbed, not under the influence of American valor...To our shame be it said, we ourselves have... See More
Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #691625
May 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1847 Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "OFFICIAL - Official Report of Col. Doniphan" datelined from the Hqts. of the Army of Chihuahua" which has much on the Mexican War.
Page 3 has: "The War" which includes several items. Also: "Late From Monterey" and: "Another Brilliant & Signal ... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691268
November 13, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 13, 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: "London Disappointed by Turn of Events on the Eastern Front" "German Catholics & Supposed Religious Liberty in Russia" "Hea... See More
Beauregard takes command...
Item #691137
October 27, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1864
* 20 inch Rodman Gun first tested
* John Paul Jones Park - Fort Hamilton
* Brooklyn, New York cannon
* American Civil War
The back page has a very interesting report headed: "The Largest Gun In the World" "Successful Trial of the Twenty-Inch Rodman Gun at Fort Hamilton".
This 20-inch version in the largest muzzle loading cann... See More
From the beginning events of the Civil War...
Item #691118
April 25, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, April 25, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops on the march
The first column has a great stack of war-related headlines on the beginning events of the Civil War including: "THE WAR" "The 7th Regiment in Washington" "Jefferson Davis and Gen. Beauregard in Richmond" "Arrangements for an Attack on ... See More
Beginning of the Civil War...
Item #691117
April 26, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR" "Important from Washington" "Decisive Reply of the President to the Baltimore Committee" "The United States Troops to Go Through Maryland" "Troops Rapidly Concentrating at the Capital" "The Sixth, Seventh, Twelfth and Seventy-first New York ... See More
Large map of the Civil War in Virginia...
Item #691070
August 27, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 27, 1862
* Pre-Second Battle of Bull Run
The front page is dominated by a nice & very detailed map headed: "POSITION OF THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" with further particulars.
One column heads as well including: "General Morgan's Position" "A Big Rebel Army Near Him" "The Guerrilla War In Kentucky" "Repulse of ... See More
Black troops fighting in Florida...
Item #690838
February 10, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10, 1863 The best content might be the first 2 columns of page 2 headed with: "THE WAR IN FLORIDA" "Negro Troops Against the Rebels" 'The First South Carolina volunteers in the Field" "Salt Works Destroyed" and more.
The front page has: "From The South Carolina Coast" "Onslaught of the Rebel Rams at Charleston on the... See More
News from the Mexican War...
Item #690589
August 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2, 1847 Page 3 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken upon with: "The News From Mexico" which is on the Mexican War. This is followed by: "Health of Vera Cruz" and then: "A Speech From Gen. Taylor" concerning a celebration at Monterey, Mexico. Also: "The Force Under Gen. Taylor".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690393
July 11, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 11, 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: "1,000 Planes Over Tokyo 8 Hrs." "Other Ships By Hundreds Bomb Isles" "Mightiest Men o' War In Big Strike&quo... See More
Early views of Macon, Georgia...
Item #690031
January 16, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1858
* Pre-Civil War Southern city views - prints
Inside has two pages with 4 prints on: "Macon, Georgia" including: "Botanic College at Macon" "Court House, Jail & Gas Works" "Female College at Macon" and: "Railroad Station".
The back page has a print of the: "City of Tunis, Africa&qu... See More
Early scenes of Racine, Wisconsin...
Item #690019
January 09, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 9, 1858 The front page has a print: "Station House, Hotel & Steamboat Landing at Rouse's Point, New York" with a related article.
Inside has 2 pages of descriptive text with 4 prints of "Racine, Wisconsin" including: "College at Racine" "The New Fourth Street Bridge" "Presbyterian Church, Barnstable St... See More
Scenes in Albany, New York...
Item #689981
February 23, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, February 23, 1856 The front page is mostly taken up with a print: "A Snow Scene on Boston Common".
Among the prints within are: "The Embarkation of Emigrants" "The Departure From Liverpool" "The Roll Call at Sea". Two pages have: "Scenes In Albany, New York" including: "Bleecker Hall" "Reservoir... See More
Heading towards Berlin...
Item #689914
March 01, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 1, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "1st Crosses Erft at 3 Points" with subheads: "Ninth Gains Was Security Veils News" "Reds Near Baltic; Take Neustettin". Also a front page map: "Allied a... See More
Frankfurt falls to the American Army...
Item #689912
March 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 30, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "Frankfurt Falls to Third" with subheads: "4th Armored Div. 90 Mi. Past Rhine" "Soviets Reach Austria, Take Koenigsberg" and more. A wealth of war reporting ... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #689567
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746
* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape B
... See More
* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape B
Nice Civil War prints... Incident at Gettysburg...
Item #689450
January 02, 1864
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 2, 1864 The front page shows: "The Guerrilla War on the Mississippi-- Explosion of a Shell in the Ladies' Saloon on the Steamer Welcome, at Waterproof, Miss.".
Inside the issue is full page "H. R. Majesty's Steamer Majestic Watching the Rebel Rams in Mersey" and "The Siege of Charleston - Singing of the Monitor Weehaw... See More
To be executed for involvement in the Rye Houses Plot...
Item #689359
October 29, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 29, 1685 The top of the front page has a report from Rome beginning: "Yesterday was celebrated here the anniversary of the Pope's Coronation, who entered that day into the tenth year of his Pontificate...".
The back page has a report noting: "...Richard Nelthorp and John Ayloff were...asked what they had to say why execution should not be... See More
General Hunter's emancipation order rebuffed by Lincoln...
Item #689131
June 07, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 7, 1862 The front page announces President Lincoln's proclamation nullifying General Hunter's General Order regarding emancipation, headed: "Important Proclamation by the President" which carries over to page 2, where signed: Abraham Lincoln. Also on page 2 is the original proclamation signed by: David Hunter.
This ... See More
On the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #688725
April 24, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 24, 1861 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
From the beginning weeks of the Civil War, the front page has a great editorial: "The 'Peace At Any Price' Policy". Also: "Major Anderson in New York" in which he reflects upon the beginnin... See More
Lincoln's historic Proclamation responding to the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #688724
April 17, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 17, 1861
* Beginning of the American Civil War
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
From the beginning weeks of the Civil War, items include: "Virginia Versus Slavery" "The Day of Trial" which b... See More
Terrific discussions on the value of independence from England... Confirmation Howe has evacuated Boston...
Item #687419
March 30, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The entire front page and a portion of the back page are filled with a terri... See More
The treaty which formally ended the Revolutionary War...
Item #687283
December 10, 1783
THE NORWICH PACKET of the CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Connecticut, Dec. 10, 1783 This must rank among the more beautiful mastheads of the 18th century with the handsome engraving of the ship.
Taking almost all of page 3 is perhaps the most significant document of the Revolutionary War era, being the complete text of the Treaty of Paris ending the war, formally headed at the top of the first colum... See More
Follow-up to Cornwallis' surrender... John Hanson elected President...
Item #687281
November 07, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1781 A wonderful issue on the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, which essentially ended Revolutionary War efforts by the British.
The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from General Washington, dated Head Quarters, near York, October 27, 1781" which presents the: "General return of officers an... See More
Front page account of the battle of Brandywine...
Item #687224
March 04, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 4, 1778
* Battle of Brandywine - Creek
* Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania
* American Revolutionary War
This was a strongly Tory (pro-British) newspaper that began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia, so much of the content within is with a pro-British bias.
Rare to f... See More
New Jersey's first newspaper... America's independence to be acknowledged?
Item #687204
January 12, 1780
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Jan. 12, 1780 Titles from New Jersey are very uncommon, particularly from the 18th century. Of greater significance is that this was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun just 2 years prior in 1778.
The entire front page is taken up with an Act of the New Jersey legislature titled: "An Act for Limiting the Prices of Various Articles, and ... See More
Did Nelson defeat Buonaparte?
Item #686880
November 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious ?
* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte
The front page has an address from the Grand Jury of Mass: "To the President of rthe Unitred States, with his: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has dispatches noting: "The account of the defeat of Buonaparte by the Arabs is not of... See More
Two John Adams letters...
Item #686878
November 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 7, 1798
* President John Adams
Near the middle of the front page is an address of the inhabitants of North Yarmouth, Maine, to the President concerning the dangers of eminent war with France (XYZ Affair), followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a letter to the President which mentions General Clark, followed by: "The ... See More
Matthew Lyon, only Congressman elected to office while in jail...
Item #686876
November 03, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 3, 1798
* Matthew Lyon elected while imprisoned
* Vermont Congressman - sedition charge
The front page has over a full column taken up with: "Matthew Lyon's Trial - Trial of Matthew Lyon For Sedition".
At different times Lyon represented Vermont & Kentucky in Congress. His tenure was tumultuous. He brawled with one Congre... See More
Charles Bulfinch's first major project...
Item #686875
October 27, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 27, 1798
* Charles Bulfinch designs Federal Street Theatre
* First American-born professional architect
The front page has an address: "To the President of the United States" from the officers of the Guilford Regiment of militia, relating to the troubling relationship with France. It is followed by his "Answer" signed in type: Joh... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #686477
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warri... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #685912
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778* General John Burgoyne
* Revolutionary War - Saratoga
The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #685911
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #685335
June 25, 1697
A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, June 25, 1697 This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title. The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.
Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, archival mend across th... See More
Quite lengthy on the Mormon War...
Item #685145
September 27, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 27, 1845
* The Mormon War
* Hancock County, Illinois
* Nauvoo Temple construction
Inside has various reports under: "Illinois" including: "The Temple at Nauvoo" which mentions in part: "...The first roof of the Temple, has been made of white pine shingles and plank..."
with more. This is followe... See More
The Nauvoo charter has been repealed...
Item #685134
February 08, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 8, 1845 The bottom of the front page has a very brief item noting: "Illinois" "The Mormon charter of Nauvoo has been unconditionally repealed by the legislature or Illinois, by a decided majority of votes in each branch, after a long debate on the subject."
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition.
As noted i... See More
Lengthy content on the Mormon wars...
Item #685040
May 13, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1859 Page 4 has some nice Mormon content, with one column heads reading: "Highly Interesting From Utah" "The Mormons Forcing the United States Courts to put their Prisoners Under Martial Law" "Conduct of the Federal Officers" "Open Insolence of the Mormon Authorities" with the text taking nearly two complete columns.
Eight page... See More
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