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Thomas Nast Santa Claus 1871 engraving...
Item #709933
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871
* Thomas Nast Santa Claus wood block engraving
The full front page is the famous Thomas Nast illustration of: "Santa Claus's Mail." which is very displayable.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Christmas in Virginia - A Present from the Great House." Full pg. illus. of "A Roman Catholic Mission from Engla... See More
The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...
Item #709909
May 29, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825 A pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".
May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew Bill was under consideration. The text of Brackenridge's speech is headed: "Relig... See More
The British take the Bahamas...
Item #709905
July 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1783 Most of page 4 is taken up with: "American News - Recapture of the Bahamas" which includes 4 letters reporting the details. Also including: "Articles Entered Upon Between Don Antonio Claraco Sauz, Governor of the Bahama Islands, and his Honour Andrew Deveaux, Col. and Commander in Chief of the Expedition". Another letter mentio... See More
Reports of baseball games from during the Civil War...
Item #709903
July 05, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 5, 1862 Over one-third of page 4 has: "Base Ball" reports with details of five games and box scores for 3 of them. Uncommon to find much baseball reporting from during the Civil War.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, some foxing and light damp staining, otherwise good.
Curious little newspaper calling itself "The Smallest Newspaper in the World"...
Item #709901
November 19, 1937
THE MEARS NEWZ, Mears, Michigan, Nov. 19, 1937 This is a fascinating little newspaper which dubbed itself as: "The Smallest Newspaper in the World" as noted in the masthead. Created by one of the more interesting publishers in Michigan history, Swift Lathers, this weekly was just 4 pages & measured 5 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches.
It was usually hand delivered to subscribers, was fille... See More
Tyburn, England in 1783... 'God's Tribunal' - off to the Executioner...
Item #709900
November 06, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783 As stated in Wikipedia: "Tyburn was a village in... present-day London... For many centuries, the name Tyburn was synonymous with capital punishment, it having been the principal place for execution of London criminals and convicted traitors, including many religious martyrs. It was also known as 'God's Tribunal', in the 18th century.&qu... See More
Mention of Newfoundland and the West Indies in a 1697 newspaper...
Item #709899
July 05, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 5, 1697 The first column of the front page has a few mentions of the "new world" amongst shipping notices, including: "The ships of the Flora, which returned lately from the West Indies, are now unlading...6 English merchant ships bound home and one for Newfoundland..." and then further on: "...two French ships, one bound to Newfound... See More
Japan visits the United States... Arctic expedition...
Item #709897
June 09, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, June 9, 1860 Not just the front page but several pages inside have prints concerning the visit of the Japanese Ambassadors to the United States and the White House.
Also within is an article: "Correspondence Between Heenan and Sayers", the famous boxers of the era. And several prints and an article concerning the Arctic Expedition, including a prin... See More
Benedict Arnold on the Battle of Quebec... Ethan Allen in irons...
Item #709894
February 22, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, (Cambridge), Feb. 22, 1776 The top of the first column begins with a report from Cork that: "...there has been commotions amongst the soldiers who are to embark for America; that a great numbers of them have deserted & that several of the officers who are absent have sent letters to acquaint their officers that they shall not join their regime... See More
Should the U.S. boycott the 1936 Olympics?
Item #709892
December 09, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 9, 1935 There was considerable controversy in the United States preceding the 1936 Olympics as to whether the games should be boycotted due to Hitler's Nazi regime and its treatment of Jews and non-Ayran races. There were many individual and groups vigorously arguing for a boycott, while other felt politics should play no part in the Olympic games.
It wasn... See More
Financial Panic of 1873...
Item #709890
September 23, 1873
THE WORLD, NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 1873 This issue has fine follow up 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 are several reports with one column heads including: "A Brighter Prospect--Better Feeling In Wall Street..." "Jay Cooke & Co.--A Statement Of Assets a... See More
Nice reports on the War of 1812...
Item #709888
November 28, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 28, 1812 Page 2 has: "Copy of a; Letter form Com. Chauncey to the Sec'y of the Navy" datelined from Sacket's Harbor in which he notes his military exploits and ends with: "...The officers & men under my command are all extremely anxious to meet the enemy. We cannot command success, but we will endeavor to deserve it."
Most of a column is ... See More
Print of a sea serpent...
Item #709887
September 27, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1851 The front page features a print of: "The Sea Serpent" with descriptive text.
Four pages, large size, several folds, a piece from a column on the back leaf has been cut away. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early Tallahassee...
Item #709885
March 27, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, March 27, 1847 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very Import... See More
Red Bluff, California....
Item #709883
March 18, 1876
THE DAILY PEOPLE'S CAUSE, Red Bluff, California, March 18, 1876 An interesting title from Northern California. Quite scarce as well, as we only have 3 issues. Various news of the day both local & national, with a wealth of advertisements as well.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Sinking of the Lusitania...
Item #709882
May 10, 1915
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, May 10, 1915 The front page headline of this bi-weekly newspaper announces: "GERMAN SUBMARINE SINKS VESSEL AND TAKES TOLL OF 1,198 LIVES" with subheads: "LUSITANIA ATTACKED AND SENT TO BOTTOM OF SEA WITHOUT WARNING" "Greatest Crime Yet Committed During Progress of the European War Startles the World' "Many Helpless Wom... See More
A newspaper for spiritualists and occultists...
Item #709880
November 13, 1875
RELIGIO PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL, Chicago, Nov. 13, 1875 A quite uncommon title which, as noted in the decorative masthead, is "Devoted To Spiritual Philosophy". This interesting newspaper was begun in 1865 by an association of dozens of the leading spiritualists of the day. Its masthead is a graphic depiction of the progressive, free-religious views of the association showing &... See More
An early newspaper mention of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #709878
December 22, 1843
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22 1843 The top of page 2 has a report headed: "Advice From Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen constitute the Electoral ticket: Electors at Large--ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Sangamon County: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more detail. Also mentioned is:... See More
Two front page maps...
Item #709876
June 12, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1862 The front page has not one but two front page maps, headed: "The Action Before Memphis" and: "The Situation At Fort Pillow".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "Another Battle In The Shenandoah Valley" "Gen. Shields at Jackson's Rear" "Gen. Shields's Advance Attacked by Overwhelmi... See More
Death of President Garfield... Old West newspaper...
Item #709875
September 23, 1881
STANISLAUS COUNTY WEEKLY NEWS, Modesto, California, Sept. 23, 1881 An early newspaper from this city in North-central California which when it began in 1868 was the first newspaper in Modesto. In 1881 the population of the town was less than 1000.
Various news events of the day, local, regional and national, with a wealth of advertising.
Page 2 begins with a report headed: "The Presid... See More
Libel charges against Woodhull & Claflin...
Item #709873
January 23, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 23, 1873 The very bottom of the front page has a brief yet notable report headed: "Woodhull and Claflin Again Arrested" noting: "...were again arrested yesterday and locked up over night on not giving bail for fresh charges of libel. They were to-day held in $1,000 bail for trial on another charge of libel on Mr. Challis. Colo... See More
Tombstone maintains its reputation...
Item #709872
September 12, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 12, 1879 The front page has: "Arizona Items" which has reports from Tombstone, noting in part: "The Tombstone section is keeping hip ts reputation in cutting & shooting...Thos. Bridge, who was stabbed on August 10th while playing a game of cards in Clark & Miffin's saloon, died...A shooting scrape took place...in a restaurant.... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #709853
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #709852
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
Follow-up to the historic Somersett slave case... Bougainville in Tahiti...
Item #709851
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1772 The most significant articles in this issue would be two which are follow-up commentaries concerning the landmark James Somersett slave case. Somerset was a slave purchased in Virginia then taken to England, escaped & eventually recaptured. This case concerned whether he was free or remained a slave and ultimately determined that slavery w... See More
Lengthy Judaica item, plus the founding of Georgia...
Item #709850
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731 There are several notable articles in this issue, including over a full page on: "...an Historical and Law-Treatise Against Jews and Judaism, published some years since."Another significant item is one of the earliest reports to be had on what would be the creation of the Georgia colony, headed: "A true Account of a new Co... See More
Nice plates, including two of Aix La Chapelle...
Item #709849
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1748 Among the articles are: "Description of Aix la Chapelle & history of the Protestant Religion There" "New Astronomical Observations" "Of the Late Lunar Eclipse" "Of Saturn & Its Rings" (with full page plate) "Description of the City of Lima, from Betagh's Voyage Round the World...&qu
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Siege of Havana, Cuba, with a foldout map...
Item #709847
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1762 The prime content would certainly be the account of the battle of Havana, Cuba, headed: "Account of the Taking of the Havannah" which is nearly a full page account.This is followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation agreed upon between Sir George Pocock...and the Earl of Albermarle, & the Marquis of Real Transporte...for the... See More
Five laws of the United States and a Proclamation...
Item #709843
May 25, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 25, 1816 Inside has over a full page taken up with five "Laws of the United States", most dealing with military affairs, and each signed in type by the President, James Madison, and H. Clay, Speaker of the House. Also: "A Proclamation by the President of the United States" concerning an act for granting bounty land to Canadian vo... See More
Reflecting on the highlights of the Revolutionary War... Map of a naval battle...
Item #709842
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1781 A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, and from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other tidbits.A lengthy article: "Interesting Debate in the House of Peers" includes some reflecti... See More
Adams calls a special session of Congress due to the French-American crisis... Launching the frigate 'United States'...
Item #709840
May 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, May, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Perhaps the most notable content is the: "President's Speech" which takes 5 1/2 pages. This was his speech of May 15, 17907, Adams calling for the first special session of Congress to consider the wo... See More
Removing Mormon's from the state...
Item #709350
November 01, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 1, 1845 Inside has an address to the anti-Mormon citizens of Hancock (Ill.), submitting copies of a correspondence between a group of citizens and the "twelve" at Nauvoo.
This discusses the removal of the Mormons from the state, including: "...The history of their church has shown that wherever the leaders go, the members will fol... See More
George Washington, Paul Revere...
Item #709004
March 08, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1797 Page 2 has an "Address To George Washington" from the "Senators representing Massachusetts in Congress" concerning his retirement from public life, followed by his humble and gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 3 has a notice about the quarterly meeting of the "Grand Lodge" signed in type: Paul Revere, G... See More
Three Washington script signatures on the front page...
Item #708998
April 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 9, 1796 Over half of the front page is taken up with three documents of the federal government with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and two of them in block type by John Adams.
This was one of just a couple of newspapers which used the script type for presidential signatures, making such issues very displayable when on the front... See More
Six Acts of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #708975
March 16, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16, 1799 A great front page has it contains six Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable issue.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the spine, nice condition.
Thomas Jefferson writes to the people of Providence...
Item #708886
April 22, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1801 Page 3 has a letter from the President to the people of Providence, R.I., returning thanks for their congratulations for being elected President. It is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, various foxing, close-trimmed at the right margins affects some text but fortunately not even close to the mentioned report.... See More
A pair of issues honoring the life of George Washington...
Item #708870
January 29, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 1800 A pair of consecutive newspapers from shortly after the death of George Washington.
The front page of Jan. 29 has nearly two column taken up with: "Judge Minot's Eulogy On Gen. George Washington, Delivered before the Inhabitants of the town of Boston" which continues to page 2, then concludes by taki... See More
From the closing weeks of the War of 1812...
Item #708866
December 13, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Dec. 13, 1814 This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
Content includes several reports "From the South" on the actions of General Andrew Jackson around Pensacola; "Privateer General Armstrong" which takes over a full column; "Correspondence of the Secretary of War & General Winder" which ta... See More
Much about the early life of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #708770
December 31, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 31, 1865 Page 3 has column heads: "Abraham Lincoln" "The Character of His Life as Seen by his Law Partner".
Taken from a lecture delivered at Springfield by Wm. H. Herdon, Lincoln's law partner for twenty years, the first part vividly describes Lincolns appearance, various physical attributes and more. The second part discusses Lincoln... See More
Trial of Captain Wirz...
Item #708714
September 28, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 28, 1865 Front page heads at the top of the first column regarding the trial of Captain Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge of the famous prisoner of war camp in Andersonville, Georgia: "Trial Of Capt. Wirz" "Difficulties and Delays by His Counsel" "Sharp Rebukes From The Court" "One of the Counsel Carrying Letters for Mrs. W... See More
Mormon troubles in Nauvoo...
Item #708698
September 08, 1846
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1846 Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "More Mormon Troubles" taking about three-quarters of a column. It begins: "Another outbreak of animosity, portending strife and conflict, which has been for some time in progress in the vicinity of Nauvoo, seems at length to be approaching a crisis...". This is followed by q... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #708697
June 14, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1865 The top of the front page has: "THE CONSPIRACY" "TRIAL OF THE ACCUSED" "Proceedings Of Monday, June 12". Three columns are taken up with verbatim questions and answers.
This very detailed & lengthy coverage continues to take almost all of page 2 as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, larg... See More
Susan B. Anthony charged with illegal voting...
Item #708644
June 22, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873 A bottom corner of the front page has a small and discrete report headed: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Eight pages, a small bit from the lower spine causes some text loss in the first column, not remotely close to the mentioned report, otherwise nice co... See More
Trial of Captain Henry Wirz: Andersonville prison warden...
Item #708590
August 31, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1865 The front page has much on the trial of Captain Wirz. Wirz was a Confederate Army officer during the Civil War. He was the commandant of Andersonville Prison, a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp in Georgia where nearly 13,000 Union Army prisoners of war died as a result of inhumane conditions. After the war, Wirz was tried and executed for conspiracy and mur... See More
Reconstruction efforts, and the plight of former slaves...
Item #708509
June 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1865 Articles inside include: "The Freedmen's Bureau - Report of the Condition o the Freedmen" "The Homeward March" which reports on the soldiers returning from the fields of battle; "Negro Suffrage an Uncertain Remedy--The True Reliance" "Reconstruction In South Carolina" "From North Carolina - Progress of the Reconst... See More
Much on Lincoln & the pursuit of his assassins...
Item #708429
May 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1865 Among the front page first column heads are: "THE ASSASSINS" "Mr. Lincoln's Murder Planned by Leading Traitors" "Most of these Traitors Are Harbored in Canada" "Jefferson Davis is the Head of the Assassins" "One Hundred Thousand Dollars Reward for Davis" plus a front page "Proclamation" signed by Pres... See More
The 'dawn of peace'... Jeff. David escapes, and the assassination items...
Item #708427
May 02, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War: "DAWN OF PEACE" "Breaking Up of Sherman's Veteran Army" "The Army of Tennessee & the Army of Georgia to Go To Richmond" "Johnston's Army Deliver Their Effects at Greensboro" "The Assassination" "Jeff. Davis Escapes" "... See More
America enters World War II following Pearl Harbor...
Item #708314
December 08, 1941
THE ALVA REVIEW-COURIER, Oklahoma, Dec. 8, 1941 the bold, large, banner headline announces America's entry into World War II: "CONGRESS DECLARES WAR" with related subheads and a photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Complete as a six page newspaper, very nice condition.
British account of the capture of Washington and Castine...
Item #708274
December 07, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1814 A wonderful issue has almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the War of 1812.
Included are: "British Official Account of the Capture of Washington" which is very detailed and takes most of the front page with several subheads and letters. Also of significance is a full column on: "British Account of the Capture of Cas... See More
On the death, funeral and memorials for George Washington...
Item #708193
January 13, 1800
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Boston, Jan. 13, 1800 The front page has wide, black mourning rules, and the borders and all columns on pages 2, 3 & 4 also have wide, black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Related content is on pages 2, 3 and 4, with: "Public Testimonials, of Respect In Commemoration of the Virtues & Character of GE... See More
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