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Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #719823
August 31, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Aug. 31, 1844
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. Th... See More
P. T. Barnum circus advertisement...
Item #719771
September 25, 1873
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 25, 1873
* P.T. Phineas Barnum ad
The photo shows the nice page five, 2 1/2" by 12" ad for " P. T. Barnum's Great Traveling Museum Menagerie", which includes a portrait of Mr. Barnum and various details about the attractions and performances. The ad takes two-thirds of the column.
Eight pages, good condition.
AI notes: In t... See More
Jesse James' first railroad robbery...
Item #719766
July 23, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, July 23, 1873
* Jesse James-Younger Gang
* Rock Island Pacific Railroad
* First train robbery in American West
The top of page 7 has column heads on the first train robbery by Jesse James and the James Gang, although the men were not identified at the time of this report.
They include: "A DREADFUL CRIME" "Bushwackers Overthrow & Rob a Train ... See More
Likely the most desired masthead from the 18th century... Paul Revere's segmented snake engraving - "Join or Die"
Item #719725
October 27, 1774
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774 It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the context of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead.
In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune
... See More
Death of Henry Ford, in a Detroit newspaper...
Item #719617
April 08, 1947
THE DETROIT TIMES--EXTRA, April 8, 1947
* Henry Ford death (1st report)
* Automobile pioneer - Detroit, Michigan
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
When it comes to collect death reports of famous personages, not only would Henry Ford rank among the top of non-politicians, but the report in a Detroit newspaper is about as good as it gets.
The headline is quite bold, announcing... See More
1st African American wins Nobel Peace Prize...
Item #719561
September 23, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 23, 1950
* Ralph J. Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* First African American to win prestigious award
Page 3 has two column photo with heading: "Bunche Wins Nobel Peace Prize" And a one column heading reads: "Bunche Calls Nobel Prize Tribute to UN" (see images)
Complete with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
History notes: In 19... See More
Uprising in India after the hanging of Bhagat Sing and companions...
Item #718670
March 25, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1931
* India independence movement
* Hanging of anti-colonial revolutionaries
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "INDIAN EXECUTIONS STUN THE CONGRESS", with subheads: "MARTIAL ALREADY DECLARED", "Flag at Half Staff Over Meeting Place - Youths Molest Europeans on Train", and more. (see images)
Complete i... See More
Newspaper from New Mexico 3 years before statehood...
Item #718496
July 30, 1909
FARMINGTON ENTERPRISE, New Mexico (Santa Fe de Nuevo México), July 30, 1909
* Rare territorial publication
* San Juan County
This issue was published 3 years before New Mexico would become a state. This was a weekly which lasted for 15 years.
Various news and ads of the day. Gregory notes that only one institution has any holdings of this title.
Pages are not numbered ... See More
On 'Bleeding Kansas'... On the Sumner beating... Slave trade in New York...
Item #718161
June 12, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1856
* Bleeding - Bloody Kansas - Border War
* Sacking of Osawatomie & Palmyra
* Free-Staters vs. Border Ruffians
* Fight for pro and anti-slavery
Pages within have reports on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with: "Kansas" "Battle of Palmyra" "An Expedition--Guerilla Parties--The Troops--A Sharp Governor" ... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #718116
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 * Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General George Washington
* Surrender at Yorktown - Virginia
This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had th... See More
Rare American magazine edited by Thomas Paine...
Item #716892
February 01, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1775 This is a very rare magazine, published only from January, 1775 thru July, 1776, containing the Declaration of Independence in its final issue.
It was the only American magazine to print the Declaration, in fact it was the only American magazine ever printed in 1776. In the entirely of the Revolutionary War only two American magazine t... See More
A racist newspaper on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #716347
June 17, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, June 17, 1865
* Lincoln assassins trial
* Rare pro-white title
* Reconstruction era
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "The Assassination Trial&... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #715770
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules... See More
Washington's letter resigning as commander-in-chief...
Item #715752
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1783 A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congress concerning the mutinous soldiers in Washington's army, along with Washing... See More
Daniel Webster’s historically pivotal speech...
Item #715692
March 08, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1850
* Abolitionist-leaning Daniel Webster
* His historic call for unity before Congress
* His historic call for unity before Congress
* He shockingly (?) supports the "Compromise of 1850"
Starting on page 2 and continuing on pages 3 and 4 is the full text of Daniel Webster's pivotal, historic, "March 7th Speech" before Congress. An excerpt include... See More
Rare reference to the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War... The slave trade... The Oregon Treaty with England...
Item #714455
August 15, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 15, 1846
* Mormons Battalion - Mormonism
* Only U.S. military religious unit ever
* Mexican-American War
The top of the back page has a very notable report: "Mormon Volunteers" being a brief item noting: "Capt...Allen has reached Fort Leavenworth with 500 Mormon volunteer infantry. They proceed forthwith to join Gen. Kear... See More
First rabbi to lead prayer in Congress...
Item #713893
February 03, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1860 Page 7 has proceedings of the first session of the Thirty Sixth Congress and included is a brief but very historic account about the first time the proceedings were opened with a prayer by a rabbi.
With a dateline of February 1 the account reads in part: "The proceedings were opened with a prayer by Rabbi RAPHAEL. It abounded with fervently expresse... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination...
Item #713888
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts the nomination for President
The last column of the front page has very nice heads: "THE CHICAGO CONVENTION" "The Presidency" "The Struggle Between Seward and Lincoln" "LINCOLN NOMINATED For President" "Only Three Ballotings Had" "The Vice-Presidency" &... See More
The famous Winslow Homer print "Waiting for a Bite"...
Item #713389
August 22, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1874 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer titled: "Waiting for a Bite." It is in great condition.
Other prints in this issue are a full ftpg. illus. "The Little Vagrant." Inside is a 1/2 pg. map of "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Explored by General Custer's Exp... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation concerning an insurrection...
Item #713234
May 09, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 9, 1808
* Rare 18th century American publication
* Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* re. Insurrection Act of 1807
Page 3 has: "By the President of the United States, A PROCLAMATION" concerning: "...sundry persons...confederating together on Lake Champlain...for the purposes of forming insurrections against the authority of the ... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713221
May 03, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 3, 1803 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that nearly the entire front page is taken up with the 5th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.
Beginning on the front page & taking most of page ... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713220
May 03, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 3, 1803 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that nearly the entire front page is taken up with the 5th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.
Beginning on the front page & taking most of page ... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713219
May 03, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 3, 1803 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that nearly the entire front page is taken up with the 5th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.
Beginning on the front page & taking most of page ... See More
Mormon women protest the Cullom Bill...
Item #712750
February 02, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 2, 1870 This newspaper was published 26 years before Utah became a state.
Most of the front page is taken up with a report headed: "Indignation Meetings in the Settlements", beginning: "Determined not to be behind their sisters in this city in their loyalty to the cause of truth, the ladies in various settlements throughout the Ter... See More
Building the historic Cape Henry, Virginia, lighthouse... Vermont separates from New York...
Item #712389
October 09, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, October 9, 1790 A brief item on page 3 notes: "The Commissioners of New York and Vermont have amicably adjusted the important business of their mission; the result is that Vermont is dismembered from the state of New York...This the way is open for the admission of Vermont into the Federal Union..." which would happen in 1791. An item al... See More
From 1883 Nebraska...
Item #711304
March 17, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 17, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska ... See More
Uncommon anti-slavery newspaper, but more: focused on non-resistance...
Item #711139
March 24, 1841
THE NON-RESISTANT, Boston, March 24, 1841
* Rare Anti Slavery publication - slaves
* New England Non-Resistance Society
* About 20 years prior to the Civil War
This is a quite uncommon anti-slavery newspaper with an interesting history.
As Wikipedia notes: "The New England Non-Resistance Society was an American peace group founded by William Lloyd Garrison (publisher of the famous 'Li
The United States & Russia... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #710804
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. In it 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 quick... See More
1956 Redondo Junction train sccident...
Item #710743
January 23, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Jan. 23, 1956
* Redondo Junction train accident
* Santa Fe Railroad in Los Angeles
* Surf Line railway crash - disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "2 Killed, 90 Hurt In Train Mishap" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on page 7.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, nice condition.
AI not... See More
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
Early Cooperstown, New York...
Item #709910
An 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with 2 circular "Paid" stamps. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in nice condition.
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
Baseball game reports from before the Civil War...
Item #709904
August 15, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 15, 1857 Page 5 has reports under the heading: "Base Ball" with some details of games involving: "The Enterprise and Lone Star" and: "Charter Oak vs. Hamilton" with listing of the players' names and positions.
Early baseball reports, from 4 years before the Civil War.
The balance of the issue is mostly takin... 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
Script signature of John Adams...
Item #709895
July 22, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 22, 1797 The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of Congress under the heading: "Laws Of the United States - By Authority", each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson. Displayable as such.
Four pages, nice condition.
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
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