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Handsome, colonial New York newspaper from 1743
Item #702364
December 23, 1745
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 23, 1745
* Very rare Colonial NYC publication
* 30 years prior to the Revolutionary War
As those who follow our offerings know, it is rare that we have the opportunity to offer American newspapers from the 1740's. Here is a very handsome issue from 1745 featuring a nicely engraved, well-inked coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.
The en... See More
One of the great rarities in American magazines...
Item #702283
May 01, 1745
THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1745
* Very rare & early colonial magazine
* Great Boston masthead engraving
This is a very rare title, actually the first successful magazine in American history done in the traditional magazine format (Christian History preceded this by several years but was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening).
This magazine existed for about 3 y... See More
Capture of Santa Anna: General Houston is victorious...
Item #702095
May 28, 1836
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 28, 1836
* Battle of San Jacinto victory
* Capture of Santa Anna
* Texas Revolutuion
* War of Independence
Page 3 has an article: "Texas - Capture of Santa Anna & Defeat of the Mexican Army Confirmed" which notes near the beginning: "...the news of the victory of Gen. Houston over the Mexican troops, and the capture of their General, Santa Anna, President of the Republ... See More
A product of the amateur press hobby...
Item #702089
December 01, 1881
THE FLAG, Stanberry, Missouri, December, 1881 This tiny newspaper is part of the amateur press hobby that was very popular in the latter decades of the 19th century. Printed on small presses by amateur printers, the content was typically whimsical and very localized. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue. Most such newspapers had a very short life.
Four pages, 4 1/2 by 6 inches, great conditio... See More
A newspaper report of The Rapture...
Item #702088
January 01, 1970
THE LAST NEWS - Tomorrows' Headlines Today. There is no date or city of publication.
* Gospel Tract Society publication
* 20th-century apocalyptic ephemera
The dateline simply states "Whorl Wide Coverage" "Weather: Storm Clouds" and "Midnight Message".
This is a publication of the Gospel Tract Society out of Independence, Missouri. The bold headline announces: "CHRIST RETURNS" "Milli... See More
An uncommon temperance newspaper...
Item #702087
December 06, 1877
THE WORD OF TRUTH, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Dec. 6, 1877 This is a volume 1 issue of a temperance newspaper with a religious emphasis as well.
Page 2 begins with: "The editor fears neither the devil nor rum-sellers. He holds with Joseph Cook that 'One with God is a majority', and believe that the cause of TEMPERANCE is God's cause; therefore the battle is going to be fou... See More
From the Netherlands East Indies...
Item #702086
January 08, 1868
BIANG LALA, Batavia, Netherlands East Indies, Jan. 8, 1868 This is a very obscure Javanese language, Christian missionary newspaper, with the Dutch royal arms in the masthead. This is issue number 9.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Published by the colorful Duff Green...
Item #702085
October 14, 1833
THE UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 1833 This is a case where the publisher is more historically significant than the newspaper: Duff Green.
Born in Kentucky, Duff Green taught school & fought in the War of 1812 before moving to the Missouri Territory in 1816. He soon became a prominent citizen of Missouri, served in both houses of the state legislature, and in 1824 ... See More
America's second Presidential election: Massachusetts casts its vote...
Item #701968
December 08, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 8, 1792 Page 3 has under "Federal Register" a report stating: "The Electors...of this Commonwealth, met at the Senate-Chamber...and gave their suffrages as follows: For President, George Washington--16 votes. For Vice President, John Adams, 16 votes. which is the whole number of votes this Commonwealth has a right to give...".
Four ... See More
The Civil War in America...
Item #701854
October 22, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 22, 1864
There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
Inside has two full pages taken up with 3 prints: "Illustrations of The War In America", specifically: "Passage of the Shenandoah River at Front Royal..." "March of Kershaw&#... See More
Rare "Steamer Bulletin" means for Eastern consumption...
Item #701718
July 01, 1861
STEAMER BULLETIN--FOR THE ATLANTIC STATES AND EUROPE, San Francisco, California, July 1, 1861
* Rare steamship - steamer publication
* First year of the American Civil War
"Steamer editions" are rarely found today. They were special editions meant for East Coast consumption--in this case Europe as well.
This is an edition of the San Francisco Bulletin. As noted on page 4, t... See More
Thomas Jefferson, a captured ship, sale of public land...
Item #701713
November 30, 1796
THER HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 30 1796 Page 3 has a letter concerning Thomas Jefferson. Also a report: "Capture of the Brig Mercury From this Fort" by a French privateer, which would lead to the Quasi-War with France.
The back page has 2 official notices by the Secretary of the Treasury concerning the sale of public lands: "...of the United States, in ... See More
Love the title if not the content...
Item #701711
October 03, 1818
THE IDIOT, OR INVISIBLE RAMBLER, Boston, Oct. 3, 1818 A quite rare issue which lasted but 52 issues, published "By Samuel Simpleton" and is "Devoted to Innocent Amusement" as noted in the masthead.
An eclectic array of content which includes a page 3 engraving of, presumable, the "Idiot", his image in the masthead as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, ... See More
Unusual & interesting newspaper, about which we know little...
Item #701709
March 29, 1919
COMRADES IN SERVICE, Paris, March 29, 1919 Printed under the title is: "Co-operating With the 'American Legion' ". This is the volume 1, number 6 issue. We have no idea how long this newspaper continued to be published.
An interesting newspaper borne out of the end of World War I & published in Paris. Page 3 contains their platform & includes in part: "...aims... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #701595
January 03, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Emancipation Proclamation
* Freedom for slaves
Although the front page has some great coverage on the battle of Murfreesboro & other war events, the prime content is on page 5, where the first column contains the complete text of the Emancipation Proclamation.
It is headed: "EMANCIPATION" "President Lincoln's Proclamation" "The ... See More
From when Norfolk, Virginia, was held by Union forces...
Item #701586
May 10, 1862
THE NEW REGIME, Norfolk, Virginia, March 27, 1864
* Rare Union occupation publication
* City under martial law
A Union occupation newspaper, as the Union forces occupied the city on May 10, 1862. It remained under martial law through the remainder of the Civil War.
This is the volume 1, number 28 issue. Page 2 includes: "War Intelligence" "Reorganization of the ... See More
Only this #1 issue was published?
Item #701585
July 01, 1864
THE LEECH, Union College, Schenectady, New York, July, 1864
* "Bogus" student publication
* Anti-Laurens Perseus Hickok
This short-lived title has an unusual masthead showing two men facing away from viewer. Much of the content is directed at L.P. Hickock, referred to at one point as "Old Hick," and the last page contains a review of Hickock's Rational C... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"... General P.G.T. Beauregard...
Item #701578
June 20, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 20, 1863
* Rebel General P.G.T. Beauregard
* Very rare Confederate publication
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a large portrait of: "Gen. P.... See More
Prints of General Halleck & General T. W. Sherman...
Item #701570
November 23, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 23, 1861 The front page features a nice print of: "Major-General H. W. Halleck, U.S.A." with some biographical information as well. The back page features a print of: "Brigadier-General T. W. Sherman" with information on him as well.
Front page first column heads on the Civil War include: "The War Against Rebellion!" "A Rebe... See More
Rare print of the court room of the trial of the conspirators...
Item #701569
May 18, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 18, 1865 A displayable issue as the front page features a quite unusual illustration headed: "TRIAL OF THE CONSPIRATORS. Interior View of the Court Room Occupied by the Military Commission."
There are nice first column heads including: "THE GREAT TRIAL" "The Pursuit Of The Assassins!" "Dr. Mudd's Participation in the Grea... See More
The situation in Kansas, and Black suffrage in New York...
Item #701491
September 08, 1857
THE WASHINGTON UNION, D.C., Sept. 8, 1857 Page 2 has two items on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with: "Right About Face In Kansas" and: "Political Parties In Kansas". Also on page 2: "Negro Suffrage and Black Republicanism In New York".
Four pages, good condition.
Terrific George Washington issue for display... And creating West Point...
Item #701471
October 26, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD AND NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Oct. 26, 1790 The entire front page is taken up with eight Acts of Congress, each one signed in italic type by George Washington & in block type by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, with the 8th act carrying over to page 2 where it is joined by 2 more such Acts of Congress.
In total there are 8 italic signatures of George Washington o... See More
Terrific issue on the surrender of Montreal to the British...
Item #701468
October 07, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 7, 1760 A very historic issue from the French & Indian War as it covers the surrender of Montreal to the British.
Beginning on the front page is: "Duplicate of a Letter from Major General Amherst...dated Camp at Fort William Augustus, August 26, 1760..." which begins: "I shall now give you an account of the progress of his Majesty's... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #701342
March 28, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1795
* President George Washington
* Acts of United States Congress
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Also an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in script type by the Governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, wear & some irregularity at the margins, archivally strengthened ... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #701326
July 06, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1796 Taking half the front page & concluding on page 2 is the: "Act Laying Duties on Carriages for the Conveyance of Persons..." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The front page begins with a detailed ad for: "Josiah Flagg, Surgeon Dentist". Flagg was the first native-born dentist in the United States... See More
Great & large front page print of a military encampment...
Item #701303
August 17, 1854
THE AMERICAN SENTINEL AND ESSEX NORTH RECORD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Aug. 17, 1854 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a rare title that existed for just six months.
This is a wonderful issue as half of the front page is taken up with an uncommonly large print of; "A Military Celebration at Indian Hill Farm...Head Quarters First Battalion Rifles, 4th Brig., 2d. Div., M. V. M.&... See More
A spiritualism newspaper, sent through the mail...
Item #701302
October 16, 1886
BANNER OF LIGHT, Boston, Oct. 16, 1886 A curious newspaper that notes in the masthead that it is: "An Exponent Of The Spiritual Philosophy Of the Nineteenth Century". Many of the articles are related to spiritualism.
But of more interest is this issue was sent through the postal system, with the blue, Franklin one-cent stamp at the upper left, with the handwritten address and the cancellation... See More
Early farming newspaper from California...
Item #701301
May 10, 1855
THE CALIFORNIA FARMER, San Francisco May 10, 1855 This is quite early for a California newspaper. A nice engraving in the masthead, with much of the content having a farming theme, although there are other items as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it upon up to a single sheet, 12 by 17 inches, nice condition.
Uncommon title from the nation's capital...
Item #701297
December 03, 1825
THE COLUMBIAN STAR, Washington City, January 2, 1824
* Rare U.S. capital publication
* "Era of Good Feelings"
This newspaper existed from 1822 thru 1829, although our records show we've only located on other issue in our 50+ years.
The masthead includes: "Religion - Science" and there is quite a bit of religious reporting here.
The back page has an article: &... See More
The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...
Item #701192
November 02, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803
* Historic Louisiana Purchase
* Expansion of the United States
The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senat... See More
Much on the war, including reference to the Arnold/Andre treason...
Item #701123
March 13, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 13, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Benedict Arnold's isolation
* Sacrifice of John Andre
* Human cost in the South
Inside pages have various reports on the Revolutionary War, a few bits including: "General Arnold's letter to Lord George Germaine...says, that Congress would not be able to ... See More
The Jimi Hendrix Experience... Premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...
Item #701067
February 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads
* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston
Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Apes premiered on February 8,... See More
Captain Porter & the Battle of Valparaiso... Battle of Chippewa...
Item #700928
July 23, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1814
* Battle of Valparaiso
* Captain David Porter
* Battle of Chippawa
* War of 1812
The issue begins with: "General Hull's Defence, to the Citizens of the United States" concerning his decision to surrender Detroit to the British. He was sentenced to be shot but was reprieved by President Madison. This letter is signed in type: William Hull, and take... See More
Early from Australia...
Item #700860
February 02, 1793
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 2, 1793
* Early Australia w/ Arthur Philip
* The "Pitt" arrival to save starvation
Page 3 has a report noting: "Yesterday morning letters were received...from Governor Phillip at Jackson's Bank New South 'Wales [Australia]. The...mention the arrival of the Pitt with a seasonable supply of provisions and necess... See More
A gift to President Washington...
Item #700811
February 23, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Feb. 23, 1792
* President George Washington
* "Wallace Oak Box" presentation
The back page has a report of a gift to President Washington from Scotland, mentioned in a letter from Philadelphia. It notes: "...was presented to the President of the United States a box, elegantly mounted with silver & made of the celebrated oak t... See More
Not held by any American institution... Money to support the colony of Georgia...
Item #700792
April 15, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, April 15, 1758 An early Irish newspaper with various news reports from throughout Europe with some ads & notices as well. The front page has a brief item from the House of Commons noting: "...Resolved, that a sum...for defraying the charges incurred by supporting and maintaining the settlement of his Majesty's Colony of Nova Scotia...Resol... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700710
May 17, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1856 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Committee of Inquiry In Kansas" which takes over half a column to detail the latest in that troubled territory, with much on events around Lawrence.
"Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces fo... See More
"The Crisis" essay #9 by Thomas Paine...
Item #700604
June 13, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, June 13, 1780 "The Crisis" is a collection of 13 essays written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolutionary War. In 1776 Paine wrote Common Sense, an extremely popular and successful pamphlet arguing for Independence from England. The essays collected here constitute Paine's ongoing support for an independent and self-governing ... See More
Colonies are united against England... A pamphlet rebuking Paine's 'Common Sense'...
Item #700580
March 28, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 28, 1776 The front page begins has a letter from New York which includes a document to the Pa. General Assembly noting in part: "That they have the highest sense of the necessity of the UNION of the COLONIES at the present juncture, when the Parliament--Ministry--and King of Great Britain are united in using their utmost efforts to subd... See More
The Mormon War: great detail on U.S. troops heading west...
Item #700554
December 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1857
* U.S. Army march to Salt Lake City
* Mormons War - Mormonism
Page 3 has nearly three-quarters of a column taken up with: "The Utah Expedition" which is a great & very detailed travelogue on the U.S. troops venturing to Utah. We rarely find such detailed travel accounts by the military.
Four pages, lar... See More
Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #700506
November 16, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson (1808)
* Final State of the Union Address
On the front page under: "Congressional Journal" are reports from the second session of the Tenth Congress, that describe the business of the House of Representatives, including the protocol in which the Congress received the Annual Message of the President.
Hereafter ... See More
Jefferson Davis declared panic-stricken...
Item #700491
January 06, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 6, 1865
* The Confederacy falling apart
* Jefferson Davis is in panic
* Final months of the Civil War
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Hood's Army South of the Tennessee" "Men Suffering for Rations" "The War on Jeff. Davis" "He is Declared to be Panic-Stricken" "... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #700482
December 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, December 18, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg aftermath
* General Ambrose E. Burnside
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "On The Rappahannock" "Special Dispatch From Gen. Burnside" "Astonishment of the Rebels at Our Recrossing the Rappahannock" "Flags of Truce & Burial of the Dead" "The Rebels Streng... See More
Gaining victories in the Shenandoah Valley...
Item #700481
September 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 24, 1864
* Battle of Fisher's Hill
* Strasburg, Virginia
* General Philip Sheridan
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VICTORY AGAIN" "Complete Rout of the Rebels" "The Shenandoah Valley" "Battle & Victory at Fisher's Hill" "The Enemy Driven from an Almost Impregnable... See More
The United States & Russia... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #700381
June 01, 1813
THE WAR, New York, June 1, 1813 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: James Madison. The President announces the United States' acceptance of an offer by the Emperor Alexander of Russia to mediate a resolution to the conflict with Britain and his hopes that this negotiation will end the war quickly. Ma... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #700346
January 31, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1793
* 18th century America publication
A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. Page 3 has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning filing for pension benefits, signed in type by: H. Knox, Secretary of War.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice co... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #700243
September 13, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 13, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Women's Work" "Equal Rights For Colored Boys" "Women's Work In the Church" "School Suffrage" "Remembering His Old... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700235
June 01, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, June 1, 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
Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
Item #700203
December 11, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 11, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.
Nice content on America: rumblings of a future war...
Item #700174
December 26, 1768
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Dec. 26, 1768 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than 2 years away.
Page 2 has seve... See More
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