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General Custer in the Civil War...
Item #681622
May 17, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 17, 1864 The first column has a nice stack of headlines including: "SHERIDAN ! " The Great Cavalry Expedition Through the Rebel Lines" "Lee's Army Flanked & His Communications Cut Off" "J.E. B. Stuart's Forces Well Whipped" "Capture of Men & Guns from the Rebels" "Gallantry of General Custer &a... See More
The Yankees plod on to Richmond...
Item #681617
May 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 10, 1864 Nearly the entire first column of the front page is taken up with nice heads on the Civil War, some including: "ON TO RICHMOND ! " "SEVERAL GREAT VICTORIES" "Success of General Grant's Operations" "Lee in Full Retreat to Richmond" "Longstreet Reported Mortally Wounded" "Lee Again Defeated on Sunday" ... See More
Wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681564
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
Battles of Fredericksburg in 1863...
Item #681562
May 06, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1863
* Second Battle of Fredericksburg
* Chancellorsville campaign - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Further Details of the Great Battles of Saturday & Sunday" "The Storming of the Heights at Fredericksburg" "Prodigies of Valor Performed by Our Troops" &q... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678091
September 02, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 2, 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: "Vindication of President Lincoln Against the Charges Contained in the Wade & Davis Circular" "How Peace May Be ... See More
Plate shows the interior of St. Paul's Cathedral...
Item #677877
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1749 Among the interesting items in this issue are: "Plan of a Harbour to the Downs" which includes an illustration of it; "A Description of St. Paul's Cathedral" which is accompanied by a nice full page plate of the interior; "Antient Ships of an Enormous Size" "Account of Nova Scotia from Mr. Little"
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Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #677715
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 * Culture of vines (vineyards... for wine)
* Revolutionary War era in America
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 Furt... See More
Huge list of Acts from the New York legislature...
Item #677510
April 15, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 15, 1797 The front page includes a long list of Acts from the New York legislature.
There is also a report headed: "Capitulation of Mantua" which was a crucial episode in Napoleon Bonaparte's first Italian campaign as his successful siege of Mantua excluded the Austrians from northern Italy.
Four pages, very nice conditio... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #675374
September 26, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "A Skirmish with 6,000 On Each Side" "The Rebels Stand but a Few Minutes" "Gen. Fremont & the Government" "Drafting in Iowa Forbidden" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin tears, good condition.
Ben Franklin to return home?
Item #674413
November 01, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 1, 1783
* Benjamin Franklin
The back page has a short but very notable item: "A letter from Paris says that Dr. Franklin is sent for to America, in order to have his advice in making a code of laws for the better government of the United States; and that Mr. Laurens, jun. is to reside at Paris in quality of their Ambassador until some othe... See More
Bush Wins... Then Wins Again!!!
A great pair of issues...
Item #674311
November 08, 2000
THE LEDGER, Lakeland, Florida (two issues).
* George W. Bush election & recount win
Given the attention of the current presidential election, here is a terrific--and perhaps the very best--pair of issues on the election controversy of George W. Bush's second term.
From the state of Florida, which was the focus of the turmoil of this election, the two issues have headlines which rela... See More
America in a bad condition... The duty on imported slaves...
Item #674302
November 04, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 4, 1783
* Post Revolutionary War America
Page 2 has a letter from Charleston: "You will please to observe, that this place is no longer called Charlestown, but Charleston, it being incorporated under that name by an act of Assembly..." then a list of various duties imposed by the S.C. legislature including: "Negroes imported dir... See More
The very beginning of the Financial Panic of 1873...
Item #672650
September 18, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1873 This issue has fine early coverage on what became known as the "Panic of 1873" - which was precipitated by the bankruptcy of the banking firm of Jay Cooke and Company.
There is an article on pg. five, "PANIC IN STOCKS - GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE STREET YESTERDAY", which takes nearly a full column of text. Another somewhat related article appe... See More
George Washington signature in script...
Item #669231
May 14, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1794 Page 3 has a document signed in script type: Go. Washington, President of the United States, concerning authorization for ships belonging to the U.S. to enter ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope, etc.
Page 2 has a report: "From the Western Army".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Letter to Washington, responded to by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #669148
August 28, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1793 Page 3 has a letter from the French minister "To General Washington, President of the United States" but it is responded to by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, as it is a state matter and not meant for the President's attention. It relates to the Citizen Genet Affair & the troubling situation with the on-going French Revolu... See More
Thomas Jefferson's reply to the New Jerusalem church in Baltimore...
Item #667651
March 27, 1801
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 27, 1801 Page 2 has an address of congratulations on assuming the Presidency from the New Jerusalem Church in Baltimore to the President, with his gracious reply, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 2 also has an address from the Mass. legislature to former President Adams thanking him for his service, followed by his humble reply, signed in type: Joh... See More
Concerns over Jefferson's decision, with his response...
Item #667649
July 28, 1801
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, July 28, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has a "Remonstrance" from the merchants of New Haven on the removal of the tax collector in favor of another. This is followed by: "The President's Reply" which takes over a full column & signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, fold foxing, good ... See More
A rare printing of Hamilton's greatest work: "Report on Manufactures"...
Item #667587
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, January, 1792 * Report on the Subject of Manufactures (Report on Manufactures)
* The magnum opus of Alexander Hamilton
* First United States Treasury Secretary
The most significant content is found within the Appendix II which is included (typically missing). This Appendix has a wealth of "Public Papers", but it begins with what is c... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665583
March 14, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 14, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with the latest reports from Congress. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Peace with America is wanted, but cannot happen...
Item #659941
July 19, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 19, 1777
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
The front page has a report on the war events near Canada, Ticonderoga, and Lakes Chaplain and George, as shown in the photos.
The back page has: "Further Observations on the State of Affairs & the Conduct of the Minsters", much relating to America. It... See More
Jerome Kern death... Show Boat musical fame....
Item #658390
November 12, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1945
* Jerome Kern death (1st report)
* Show Boat musical composer fame
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "JEROME KERN DIES; NOTES COMPOSER, 60" "Creator of Many Outstanding Stage and Screen Melodies, Including 'Show Boat' Music" "'Ol' Man River' A Favorite" and more with photo of Kern. (see)
Ot... See More
Sorting out the details of peace... The Loyalists...
Item #649674
May 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1783
* Revolutionary War ending events
* Southern loyalists evacuation
* re. Articles of Peace - Savannah GA
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 al... See More
John F. Kennedy is assassinated...
Item #649230
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the front page deals with the Kennedy assassination & also inclu... See More
James Monroe, and Dr. Josiah Flagg...
Item #602180
February 03, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1798 The front page has: "American and France". Also a letter headed: "Intercepted Letter" which is signed by: James Monroe.
The back page has an ad by: "Doct. J. FLAGG--Surgeon Dentist". Josiah Flagg is considered the first American-born dentist.
Four pages, a few small & very discrete archival mends, some li... See More
From when it was a newspaper... 1829-1835...
Item #539259
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1829-35 This very famous title--much more famous from its 20th century life than its 19th century beginnings--actually started as a newspaper. It wasn't until close to the turn of the century that it became a magazine, filled with photos and illustrations. It began in 1821 making this issue from the earliest period of its life which would end... See More
Tarpon fishing... Baseball prints in the Supplement...
Item #175496
May 03, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1890 The standard portion of this issue (the first 8 images) has some nice prints which include a full ftpg: "Working A Hotchkiss Gun", a nice full page: "Tarpon Fishing", another fullpg. view of: "La Salle Street, Chicago..." "Clinton Hall, Astor Place, New York. The doublepage centerfold is: "Antony Van Corlear, ... See More
The "Bloody Benders"... Burial of Captain Hall...
Item #173728
June 07, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1873 (supplement not included - see note below)
The front page features a full page illustration: 'The Burial of Captain Hall' with an accompanying article and a map illustration of 'The North Polar Region' of his expedition. Nice full page with 3 illustrations on: 'The Bender Murders Near Cherryvale, Kansas'. Three illustrations on: ... See More
Shakespear and Stratford Upon Avon...
Item #173624
June 08, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1872 Full front pg. illus. of "In Memoriam-Decoration Day, 1872." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Between the Strike and the Family." A 1/2 pg. illus. of "International Four Oar Boat Race-The American Crew Landing at Biffin's Yard, Hammersmith, England." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Shakespeare's House in Henley Street, S... See More
Spiritual photography...
Item #173302
May 08, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1869 The front page includes nine illustrations of "Spiritual Photography." Inside is a 1/4 page illustration of "Jacques Offenbach, the French Composer of 'Opera Bouffe'." Two small illustrations of "The Garrote" and "The Prisoner's Seat" along with a halfpage illustration of "Execution by Garroting of ... See More
General Sherman and more...
Item #172822
October 08, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1864 The entire front page is a nice print captioned: "Major-General Philip H. Sheridan". Inside has a full page and very dramatic print: "The Cavalry Charge at Winchester, Virginia". Other prints within include: "Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia" "Whitehall Street (Looking Eastward) Atlanta, Georgia"; a full... See More
Item #153240
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1867. This was when this famous--and very old--periodical was still done in newspaper format. Contains various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 1... See More
When this famous title was still a newspaper...
Item #153107
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1860-1861 This was when this famous--and very old--periodical was still done in newspaper format. Contains various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the form... See More
From before this famous title became a magazine...
Item #153023
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1867 This was when this famous--and very old--periodical was still done in newspaper format. Contains various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown... See More
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