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Eighteenth century Baltimore...
Item #694377
July 05, 1797
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, July 5, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
Curious that the title uses 5 different fonts. Page 3 has a report: "'Termination of the British Fleet Mutiny".
The back page is filled with ads including at least 3 reward ads for runaways, as well as: "To be Sold, the time of a stout, likely Negr... See More
Selling land in the Northwest Territory...
Item #694376
December 07, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, December 7, 1796
* Opening of the Northwest Territory
* Printed on handmade rag paper
* During George Washington's presidency
A typical newspaper of the day with a wealth of reporting and many ads as well. The back page has legal notices concerning the sale of land including the Northwest Territory.
Four pages, scattered foxing t... See More
Engraved by Paul Revere...
Item #694372
April 14, 1785
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 14, 1785 The prime feature of this issue would be the masthead as half of it, that which includes the words "Massachusetts Spy", was engraved by the famed Paul Revere. Revere created the masthead designs for just a few newspapers in the Boston area, this being one of them. And this newspaper was published by Isaiah Tho... See More
Just the 4th issue printed, by Ben Franklin's grandson...
Item #694368
October 05, 1790
THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 5, 1790
* The "Lightning Rod" Legacy
* Benjamin Franklin Bache
* The "Dr. Franklin" Connection
* Early Volume 1 publication
A very early issue of this title which existed from 1790 - 1794 before being retitled "Aurora General Advertiser". It was printed by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson. It began ... See More
Perhaps the earliest of comic newspapers...
Item #694367
August 09, 1809
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1809 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em".
This title was one of the earliest of the true comic papers. It kept up its flow of satire for six years, attacking local and national politicians and government. This is a volume 2 issue.
Four pages, very nice co... See More
Improvements to be made at the St. Augustine harbor... A river to the Pacific Ocean?
Item #694234
March 30, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 30, 1765
* The Myth of the "River of the West"
* The Florida Land Rush - Infrastructure as Power
The front page has a report that the Indians know of a river heading west that would connect to the Pacific Ocean. Page 4 has over a column taken up with an article concerning the evangelizing of the Indians, mentioning Montreal, Niagara, Michilimac... See More
Reason for the French & Indian War... Aaron Burr's famous father...
Item #694196
December 29, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 29, 1757 Fully half of page 4 is taken up with a fine letter regarding the on-going French & Indian War. It begins: "The preservation of our Colonies and preventing the French from making any encroachments was the cause and design of the present war. But we have yet been so far from succeeding that the French, in conjunction with the neighbor... See More
Stonewall Jackson has his arm amputated...
Item #694157
May 06, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 6, 1863 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
The front page begins with: "Later from the Seat o War" "Our Victory Complete - General Jackson's Left Army Amputated - Skirmish on the York River Railroad". This report notes in part: "...General Jac... See More
In honor of George Lord Viscount Howe... Building a fort at Penobscot, Maine...
Item #694054
April 03, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1759 The front page has news reports headed: "America" which includes an item from Boston that: "...the General Assembly... voted the sum of 250 pounds sterling for the erecting a monument in Westminster Abbey in memory of the Right Hon. George, Lord Viscount Howe, who unfortunately lost his life in defence of his King and country in the late attack at... See More
Building Fort Pitt... Virginia governor's speech...
Item #693625
February 14, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 14, 1760
* The Rise of Fort Pitt
* Imperial vs. Colonial Funding
* French and Indian War
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia to the Council of the House of Burgesses" which is headed: "America".
In his speech he speaks much on the ongoing Fren... See More
Considering the value of the economy of the American colonies...
Item #693616
February 09, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 9, 1760 Most of page 7 is taken up with an interesting analysis of the economy of the American colonies. It begins: "To view the continent of America oil a commercial light, the produce of all the Northern colonies is the same as that of England..." with so much more.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, great condition.
A great title for an anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #693298
July 06, 1843
EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, July 6, 1843 As the title would suggest, this is an anti-slavery themed newspaper, and a great name for a newspaper with this focus.
Page 2 has a political notice supporting "For President, James G. Birney" for the Liberty ticket, created by abolitionists who believed in political action to further antislavery goals. It existed only from 1840-1848.
The co... See More
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
News from America...
Item #692895
January 16, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1768 Page 6 begins with: "America" with reports from New York and Newport. The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Newport, Rhode-Island" with several reports.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
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.
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.
Inside includes: "Morgan's Raid--Claims For Stolen Horses" "Dr. Livingstone's African Expedition - Effects of the Slave Trade..." ... See More
Unionists & deserters in Alabama...
Item #692605
March 14, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "News From Washington" "Secretary Chase in New York to Negotiate a Loan" "Reports of a Refugee From Charleston" "The Negro Pickets on the Rappahannock" "Important From Alabama - Wayne County Full of Unionists and Deserters".
Wayne County was part of a broader southeast Alabama area known for harboring deserters and Un... 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
Jefferson Davis' Proclamation for day of fasting and prayer... Territory of Idaho established... Nevada mint established...
Item #691765
March 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1863 Page 5 has column heads including: "Important From The South" with subhead: "Jeff. Davis Appoints March 27 as a Day of Fasting and Prayer". The proclamation is signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
Also on page 5 are: "The War in Tennessee" "The Rebels Defeated at Bradyville" and "And Important Report" "The Rebels Said to be Evacuating Vicksburgh" "Report of a Great B... See More
A prelude to the Rogue River Wars...
Item #691680
September 06, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 1852
* "Great Slasughter" at Table Rock
* Attack on a Takelma village
* Native Americans - Indians
Page 3 has: "A Great Slaughter of Indians" concerning a battle between whites and the Indians on the Rogue River. This was the night at Table Rock, one of the early encounters of what would become the Ro... See More
Much on the Mexican War... On Dupont in San Diego & San Francisco...
Item #691619
April 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847
* "Gunboat diplomacy"
* Mexican War
* San Diego, California
* Samuel Francis Du Pont
Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S. ship Crane, Capt. S. F. Dupont, arrived at San Francisco...Since the ... 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, detailed letter from San Diego...
Item #691617
April 23, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War, plus page 3 begins with: "Late From California" which is a lengthy letter from San Diego reading more like a travelogue than a military report, although there is mention of a battle with the Mexicans. This is one of the earliest reports on San Diego we have encountered. Keep in mind that the pop... See More
Early Charleston: slave ads...
Item #691308
March 12, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, March 12, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South.
The back page has ads headed: "Prime Negroes for Sale" with much detail, and another: "For Sale, 40 Valuable Negro Slaves".
Four pages, nice condition.
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691263
November 10, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 10, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
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: "Germans Penetrate Russian Defence Zone Six Mils Deep" "More Striking 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
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691261
November 06, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 6, 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: "Pursuit of Brian Enemy Continues In Crimea War Zone" "American Aid to the U.S.S.R." "Further German Air Force Attacks On Sevastopol, Jalta & Kertsch" and m... See More
Ironclads at Fort McAllister...
Item #690948
February 09, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A True Statement of the Charleston Affair" "The Iron-Clad Montauk" "Her First Attack on Fort McAllister" "Interesting from Vicksburg" and more. The back page includes: "The War In Tennessee - Capture of Rebels Flying from Fort Donelson" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, a ... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #690842
February 14, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Mississippi Levees Cut by Our Forces" "Rebels Trying to Reopen the Mobile & Ohio Railroad" "Concentration at Vicksburg""Troops Sent There from Virginia & Mobile" "Gen. Dix's Dept." and more.
Page 4 has: "Negro Freedom and Vagrancy" & a nice editorial headed: "The Rebellion". And the back pag... See More
Latest on the Mexican War...
Item #690595
July 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1847 Page 3 has: "From Tampico" which reports on the Mexican War noting in part: "...that Urrea had ordered out all the men of the country that could be raised for the purpose of making an attack upon Tampico...Every man there was under arms expecting the town to be attacked..." and a bit more.
Also: "The Popular Desire for Peace" which... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690397
July 06, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 6, 1945
* Kaufbeuren-Irsee in Bavaria, Germany
* Psychiatric hospital atrocities - murders
* Nazi "euthanasia" killing center program
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... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690386
July 18, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 18, 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 Planes, Fleets Rip Japan" "British Join U.S. In 'Pre-Invasion' Smash at Targets" "U.S. Reported Dr... 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
Prints of Lowell, Massachusetts...
Item #689988
April 26, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 26, 1856 The front page features a print of: "The New Addition to the Boston State House" with a related article.
Other prints include: "Boston Railroad Depot, Lowell, Mass." "Junction of the Concord & Merrimac Rivers, Lowell, Mass." "Court House, Lowell" and: "View of Merrimac St., Lowell". The back page shows the: "City of Naples & Eruption of Vesuv... 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 #689966
July 16, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 16, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--The Latest--The Latest Rumor" "Point Lookout "From Atlanta--Battle at Tupelo" "Very Latest From the North" "Richmond Blues" "Latest News From the North" "From the Armies in Georgia" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a on... 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
Frankfurt falls to the American Army...
Item #689913
March 04, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 4, 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: "Ninth Captures Krefeld, Links Up With Canadians" with subheads: "Nazis Demolish Dusseldorf Spans" & more, with a photo: "Yanks Clean Out Japs in Cor... See More
Henry Cornish sentenced for involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #689357
October 22, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 22 1685 The back page has a report from London noting: "This day Henry Cornish was brought to his trial at the Old Bailey being indicted of High Treason for conspiring with other false traitors to raise a rebellion within this kingdom & the late King of ever blessed memory...of which he was upon a full evidence found guilty, and received sentence of deat... 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.
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #688901
July 29, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, July 29, 1888
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The front page has: "MATAGORDA-BRAZOR... See More
Battle of Antietam, from the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #688160
September 24, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 24, 1862 A terrific and rare issue, as the front page has a nice account of the Battle of Antietam (referred to as Sharpsburg by the Confederates). Simply great to have reports on this "bloodiest day of fighting" of the entire war--and a victory claimed by both sides (although essentially a draw)--appear on the front page of the newspaper from the Con... See More
Lincoln offers pardon to deserters if they return...
Item #688074
March 11, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1863Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Gen. Banks About to Commence His Forward Movement' "Important To Deserters" "A Proclamation by the President' "An Amnesty to Deserters who Will Return Before the 1st of April" "A Warning to Those who Promote Desertions".
Included is the full text of the Proclamation, which is si... 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
The Olive Branch Petition: a last-gasp attempt to prevent all-out war...
Item #687282
August 19, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 19, 1775
* The "Olive Branch Petition"
* Revolutionary War beginning
* Second Continental Congress
Certainly the most notable content in this issue is found taking over half of page 2, being the very historic Olive Branch Petition.
This was one of the more historic documents of the war, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on J... 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
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
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