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The capture of Atlanta...
Item #691060
September 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 15, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "ATLANTA" "How The City Was Captured" "The Strategy of the Last Movement" "The Complete Defeat of The enemy" "Hood's Midnight Evacuation of Atlanta" "A Cordial Reception to Our Army by the People" "THE DRAFT" "Urgent Demand for Reinforcements&qu... See More
Great reporting on the lead-up to South Carolina leaving the Union...
Item #690973
December 24, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 24, 1860
* Secession convention in South Carolina
* History about to be made w/ Civil War
A wonderful issue as most of page 2 is taken up with the very detailed, verbatim discussion headed: "South Carolina - Proceedings of the Convention" held on December 17, 18, and 19. Th following day South Carolina would formally adopt their... See More
Rebels routed at Fort Donelson...
Item #690949
February 06, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH" "Rebel Peter Funk Naval Victory Off Charleston" "Important From the West" "The Fight at Fort Donelson" "Rebels Totally Routed with Heavy Loss" "The Charleston Blockade" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good... See More
Latest war reports... Hanging of 300 Sioux Indians...
Item #690835
December 08, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 8, 1862
* Indians of Minnesota sentenced to hang
* Abraham Lincoln to pardon them
* re Massacres of White settlers
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Burnside's Army" "Arrival of Jackson to Reinforce Lee" "The Rebel Line Extended Several Miles Down the Rappahannock" "The War in th... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690707
May 31, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1865 All of page 1 and most of page 2 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "Saturday's Proceedings Continued" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Page 3 has various end-of-war reports.
Great to have this content in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
Four pages, la... See More
Much news from the Mexican War...
Item #690591
July 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1847 Page 2 has over a column taken up with: "Capture of Tobasco" in the Mexican War, with much detail. Also: "Important Triumph" and "Correspondence Between the Secretary of State & the Mexican Government Relative to the Mission of Mr. Trist" is on the Mexican War as well.
Also: "Late From Mexic... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690395
July 09, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 9, 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: "42 of 68 American Divisions To Be Out of ETO by 1946" "Ndes Landing Secures Balikpapan Harbor" "175 Die on 2 U.S.... See More
Portland, Maine, and the Great Eastern... Council Bluffs...
Item #690030
December 26, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1857 The front page features an article and print: "The Great Eastern Steamship, the Leviathan of the Deep".
Inside has two pages of text and 4 prints on: "Portland, Maine" in eluding a nice: "View of Portland & the Great Eastern Depot..." "View In Congress Street, Portland" and two more prints.
Another pa... See More
Scenes in Salem, Massachusetts...
Item #689979
January 26, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 26, 1856 Among the prints within are a front page print of: "United States Steam Frigate Merrimac" with a related article. Also within: "Academy At South Berwick, Maine" "St. John's Church & Parsonage, Jamaica Plain, Mass." "City of Lisbon, Portugal".
Inside has ten: "Sketches of Salem" including ... See More
Americans capture Cologne...
Item #689909
March 06, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 6, 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: "Yanks In Cologne" with subheads: "1st Army Enters City at Two Points" along with two related maps. Front page photo of "Princess Elizabeth" plus more.
Eight... See More
Storming the Citadel on Okinawa...
Item #689904
May 23, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Southern Germany Edition, May 23, 1945
* Marines storm the Citadel
* Battle of Okinawa Island
* World War II - WWII
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page includes: "GIs Storm Citadel on Okinawa" "Germany Battle Split In 3 Stars" with a large map head... See More
Two uncommon Winslow Homer prints...
Item #689900
July 09, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 9, 1859
* American illustrator Winslow Homer
* Very early illustrations in a periodical
This issue features two prints by renowned artist Winslow Homer, rare to find as issues of this title from 1859 are extremely scarce.
The first is on the front page: "Fourth of July Scene, on Boston Common" with credit given to Homer in the text... See More
Executed for involvement in the Rye Houses Plot... West Indies clear of pirates...
Item #689360
November 02, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 2, 1685 The back page has a report noting: "This day Richard Nelthorp and John Ayloff were executed, the first before Grays-Inn, and the latter before the Temple Gate."
John Ayloffe was an English lawyer, political activist, and satirist, described as "one of the most consistently committed radicals of the century". According ... See More
Handsome newspaper... An anecdote of Ben Franklin...
Item #689122
November 18, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 18, 1793 As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
The front page has: "Anecdote of Dr. Franklin" concerning: "...Why will a tube with a fish in it contain as much water as it will without the fish...".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with w... See More
On the battle of Bull Run...
Item #688728
July 24, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1861 The front page begins with a lengthy editorial report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first notable battle of the Civil War. Also on the front page: "Civil War vs. Rebellion".
Reports inside include: "The Battle of Cheat River' "Iron-Clad Ships" "The War For the Union" "Current Events... See More
From 1851 Greensboro, North Carolina...
Item #688371
May 17, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (now spelled Greensboro) North Carolina, May 17, 1851
* Rare Antebellum publication
* 10 years prior to the Civil War
Articles include: "John Q. Adams, His Election by the House of Representatives. Thrilling Scene" "The Newspaper Press" "The South Carolina Convention" "The Next Presidency" and much more.
Four pages, v... See More
The Philadelphia Tea Party...
Item #687212
January 14, 1774
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, Jan. 14, 1774
* The Philadelphia Tea Party
* Opposition to British taxation
* Prelude to the Revolutionary War
The front page has a report beginning: "We hear from Charles-Town [Charleston], South Carolina, that the sending back the tea ship having been by accident or design, delayed till the expiration of the 20 days after whi... See More
British reaction to Washington being named commander-in-chief...
Item #687211
October 18, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775 The front page begins with a nice item from London concerning George Washington: "General Washington, who was lately appointed Generalissimo over the Provincials, has refused any salary, and is to attend to the hazardous and arduous duty allotted him from principle only. A most noble example & worthy of imitation in Great Britain, pa... See More
Many honors to George Washington and Nathaniel Greene for their leadership in the Revolutionary War...
Item #687144
December 17, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1783 This is certainly one of the more displayable newspapers of the Revolutionary War era with this quite large & decorative engraving in the masthead.
Page 2 includes a letter of congratulations to Major-General Nathaniel Greene by the people of Newport, R.I., for his heroic effort during the war, followed by... See More
Bill Clinton elected president of the United States...
Item #687019
November 04, 1992
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 4, 1992
* President Bill Clinton
* Wins presidential election (1st)
The three line banner headline announces: "CLINTON WINS DECISIVE MARGIN IN VOTER POLL ACROSS NATION AFTER 12 YEARS OF G.O.P. RULE" with subheads and related photos.
The complete issue with all 3 sections, nice condition.... See More
Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt...
Item #686879
November 10, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 10, 1798 Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "Buonaparte--Nelson" regarding their engagements in Egypt, with no fewer than six accounts. Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile.
Four pages, pages 1 & 3 have archival mends near the margins, otherwise very nice condition.
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
First Battle of Saratoga... Five categories of American politics...
Item #686565
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1777 The first article is: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" taking over 4 pages & continued from a previous issue.Further on is an interesting article: "Political Character of the Americans" which begins: "The people of America, with respect to their political characters, may be divided in... See More
Battle of Springfield, New Jersey... Washington's letter...
Item #686527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780 Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette, followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette.Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #685904
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
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #685857
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
Death of the governor of Massachusetts Bay... An encounter with pirates...
Item #685317
June 25, 1720
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, June 25, 1720 This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be had, and is a nice display issue as such.
Various news reports of the day, mostly from England but items from other parts of Europe as well.
Page 4 begins with: "From Portsmouth in New Hampshire they tell us that a brigantine arrived ther... See More
Preparing for war against the Mormons...
Item #685129
October 05, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 5, 1844
* Nauvoo Legion militia - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism War ?
* Governor Thomas Ford
Pages 3 and 4 has a report from Illinois: "More Trouble at Nauvoo" which noters in part: "Gov. Ford has ordered 2500 militia & volunteers into service for the protection of Nauvoo... a project in which some th... See More
Descriptive of the Harmony Society...
Item #685028
October 27, 1827
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1827
* Harmony Society description
* Harmonists, Harmonites, or Rappites
Inside has a half column article headed: "The Harmonists" which notes in part that: "Their settlement is situated on the northern bank of the Ohio river...18 miles below Pittsburg...there are now in Economy 750 inhabitants..." with a nice d... See More
Letter from Nauvoo shortly after Joseph Smith's murder...
Item #684894
August 24, 1844
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 24, 1844 Page 3 has an article: "Affairs at Nauvoo--Politics, etc." This is a letter datelined "Nauvoo, Illinois, Aug. 3, 1844". Keep in mind that Joseph Smith was assassinated June 27, 1844.
It begins: "I write you from the 'City of the Saints' and from the Head-Quarters of the late Mormon Prophet, Joe Smith. You must know that... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #684095
June 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1798
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* (2) Acts of Congress
Most of the last column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. One is for erecting lighthouses and the other is for purchasing ships. The front page ... See More
No issues held by any institution...
Item #683694
December 12, 1890
THE WEST SIDE CITIZEN, Villa Park, Colorado, Dec. 12, 1890
* Very rare publication
Although once a separate town, Villa Park today is a neighborhood of Denver, about 4 miles west of downtown.
This is a very rare title, as only one institution is recorded in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) as having any issues and that collection was purchased in its entirety by us.
... See More
An American magazine from 1795...
Item #683615
August 01, 1795
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More
Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn...
Item #683434
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York Nov. 25, 1865 Over half a page is taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" and an article headed: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club".
The ball players are wearing uniforms. Some of the pla... See More
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #683405
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881
* Early baseball team illustration
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?"
But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton College Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher&... See More
British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...
Item #683350
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structu
... See More
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structu
Wilmington, N.C., a doomed city...
Item #682972
February 23, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 23, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "NORTH CAROLINA" "Capture of Fort Anderson on Sunday" "Wilmington A Doomed City" "THE SOUTH" "Wholesale Robbery of Paroled Prisoners" "Guesses at Grant's Movem... See More
The South wants to maintain their independence...
Item #682965
February 10, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 10, 1865
* Jefferson Davis addresses Confederate Congress
* Wants Southern states to remain independent
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PACIFICATION" "Full Restoration of the Authority of the United States Insisted Upon by Mr. Li... See More
Sherman advances towards Atlanta...
Item #682007
July 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S PROGRESS" "Fierce Fighting on Friday" "Gen. McPherson Killed" "Bloody Repulse of the Rebels" "They Probably Abandon Atlanta" "LATER FROM SHERMAN" "A Heavy Fight on Wednesday" "Rebel Loss 6000--Ours 2000" "O... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #681777
August 06, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Charleston" "Continuation of the Bombardment" "Sinking of a Blockade Runner by the New Ironsides" "Trial of the Rioters" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Battle of Greenbrier River...
Item #681592
October 05, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 5, 1861
* Battle of Greenbrier River - West Virginia
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Defeat of Lee's Rebel Forces at Greenbrier by Gen. Reynolds" "Decisive Battle Near Lexington" "Evacuation of Lexington by the Rebels" "Gen. Sherman Appointed to the Department of Kentucky&qu... See More
Famous Tom Sayers & John Heenan boxing match...
Item #680899
April 30, 1860
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match - fight
Appearing at the top of the first column on pg. 6 are headlines reporting one of the most famous boxing matches of the nineteenth century involving John Heenan, the American champion, and Tom Sayers, the English champion.
In the third column under "The Great Fight" is a detailed a... See More
President Clinton acquiited...
Item #680270
February 13, 1999
NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1999
* President Bill Clinton acquitted (1st report)
* Perjury & obstruction of justice impeachment
The very nice banner headline announces: "CLINTON ACQUITTED DECISIVELY: NO MAJORITY FOR EITHER CHARGE" with subheads and two related photos. More inside. Nice to have in this famous publication.
Complete with major sections (50+ pages), ... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #680224
September 30, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 30, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "The Hangman's Party" "The Treatment of Prisoners Once More" "The Hiring of ... See More
The Great Plague of London, reported in a period newspaper...
Item #679626
August 09, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666 Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back page has an account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague which was ravaging much of Europe at that time. It reads: "The Account of this Weeks bill runs thus. The Total 336... See More
Death report from Great Plague of 1666... Much on the 'Four Days' Battle'...
Item #679625
August 02, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 2, 1666
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the great plague (rare)
A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging, and also from the year of the Great London Fire.
Much of the front page is taken up with a notable naval battle called the Four Days' Battle with the Dutch.
The bottom of the back page has a... See More
Much reflection on the prior year... Ethan Allen...
Item #678647
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781 * Revolutionary War events for 1780
* Ethan Allen
Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The American out posts at Newark & Elizabeth-town were surprized & the men made prisoners...American post of John's House on the White Plains was attacked... See More
Rare Honolulu newspaper on Pearl Harbor... The best "War Declared" issue ?
Item #678570
December 08, 1941
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941 "Last Edition"
* War declared on Japan
* America enters World War II
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The very famous Dec. 7 issue of this paper has been reprinted so many times that genuine issues are difficult to find, although they do exist.
Equally as rare--if not more so--is the last editio... See More
Return of the Fremont expedition: a visit with John Sutter in California..
Item #678569
August 20, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 20, 1844 On page 3 under "Lieut. Fremont's Expedition" is a report from the Daily Missourian about the Fremont expedition "...just returned to St. Louis."
The report provides the basic chronology of the expedition and describes the highlights expedition from departure to its return.
Near the end of the report is mention... See More
1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...
Item #678085
September 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1929
* The Study club fire
* Detroit, Michigan disaster
* Illegal prohibition era nightclub
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "18 DIE, 47 INJURED IN FIRE AND PANIC IN DETROIT CABARET" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market... See More
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