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The calm before the storm... A letter of thanks from Boston...
Item #716214
June 08, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767
* Uncommon publication
* The calm before the storm
Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few ye... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #715770
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 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 for establishing a Society for Relieving the Distresses of Prisoners...". Page 2 has reports fro... See More
Lincoln accepts the Republican nomination...
Item #713888
May 22, 1860
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 22, 1860 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" "Hon. Hannibal Hamlin Nominated for Vice President" "... See More
Lincoln the politician comes to the forefront...
Item #713881
May 29, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln gaining familiarity
With Lincoln's very recent nomination as the Republican candidate for President, it is not surprising that this issue would have much concerning this little-known politician.
Inside pages contain: "Lincoln And Hamlin In Ohio "Forgeries On Lincoln" Trilling Episode in the Life of ... See More
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #713443
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well. This print is sewn-in with 4 very small binding holes at the center.
The front page shows: "Chris... See More
Santa Claus on his sleigh...
Item #713388
December 26, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 26, 1874 The full front page is a print: "Faith--Waiting for Santa Claus" showing a young girl waiting at the door of a toy store.
Inside has a nice full page: "Santa Claus is Coming!" showing Santa on his sleigh being pulled by 4 reindeer.
The great, tipped-in doublepage centerfold is: A Dream of a Christmas Dinner in Five Parts"... See More
Very displayable Thomas Nast Santa Claus on the front page...
Item #713387
January 03, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 3, 1874 The entire front page features a terrific & very desirable Thomas Nast illustration: "Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Waiting for the Children to Get to Sleep." which is very displayable. Nast Santa Claus prints are very desirable as he is credited with creating the modern "jolly" version of Santa.
Inside finds a wealth of other ... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation concerning an insurrection...
Item #713234
May 09, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 9, 1808 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 laws of the United States..." and more. Page 3 also has a report from Pittsburgh concerning: "...a man... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713232
April 11, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 11, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress
The front page has 3 Acts of Congress, carrying over to page 2, each signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves... Robert Smalls...
Item #712776
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More
Mormon women protest the Cullom Bill...
Item #712749
January 19, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 19, 1870 This newspaper was published 26 years before Utah became a state.
Included is the lengthy: "Governor's Message" reading much like a state-of-the-state address, signed by the acting govrernor, S. A. Mann.
But the most notable contgent is much reporting on the: "Great Indignation Meeting - Of the Ladies of Salt Lak... See More
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...
Item #712691
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
Page one has: "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President" followed by: "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect" "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronounceme... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #712458
June 12, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Dec. 7, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, May 25, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 2, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 16, 1807; and New York Herald, Dec. 3, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #712457
June 12, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 30, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 8, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 6, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 19, 1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 30, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
Much on George Washington...
Item #712380
July 28, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.
Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of Georgia to Alexander M'Gillivrar... 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... See More
Battle of Raisin River & so much more!
Item #710795
March 30, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 30, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with: "Seamen" and "An Act For The Regulation of Seamen On Board the Public & Private Vessels of the United States" which carries over to page 2 & is signed in type: James Madison.
Inside has 2 more Acts of Congress: "Rewarding Officers & Crew of the Frigate Constitution & th... See More
Premiere of "Monty Python's Life of Brian"...
Item #710204
August 17, 1979
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1979
* "Monty Python's Life of Brian" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* British religious satire comedy film
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Monty Python's Life of Brian"
Page C11 has a 3/5 page advertisement for the opening day of the film. (see images) Other movie ads ads well.
Complete... See More
Thomas Nast Santa...
Item #709933
December 30, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1871 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 England to the 'Heathens' of America." Doublepage c... See More
Nat Turner's slave insurrection...
Item #708033
September 03, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 3, 1831 Certainly the most significant report in this issue is an excellent and detailed account of the slave insurrection in Virginia, let by Nat Turner.
Nat Turner was an American slave who led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21 that resulted in 56 deaths among their victims, the largest number of white fatalities to occur in one uprisi... See More
The slave trade... The Denmark Vesey slave revolt (would one day fuel Frederick Douglass' battle-cry for freedom)...
Item #708015
September 07, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822 Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the... See More
Address signed by Sam Adams...
Item #707374
January 26, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1795 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an: "Address" to the Mass. legislature by the govern, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Mention is also made of an "illumination" celebration in Boston in honor of George Washington.
The back page has an ad for a lottery: "For the Improvement of the Federal City" then u... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #707361
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862 The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied by a Portion of Gen. Wool's Forces" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "The Advance On Corinth" "The Last N... See More
One of the earliest 17th century newspapers you will find...
Item #707334
December 22, 1635
GAZETTE, Paris, France, Dec. 22, 1635 This title was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. All the text is in French with the first letter in the title containing embellishments. An ornate letter begins the first paragraph on the front page.
Four pages, 8 5/8 by... See More
From during Washington's administration...
Item #707333
March 21, 1794
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 21, 1794 Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #707332
August 06, 1870
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, Aug. 6, 1870 A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, nice condition.
First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...
Item #707331
December 19, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870 Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."
Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.
This w... See More
From Nebraska...
Item #707329
March 21, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 21, 1883 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 Historical Society, an... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph (1st mention)... Baseball science...
Item #707327
November 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1877 A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper travels through a little machine, the sounds of the latter are magnified....Speech has become, as it we... See More
A Nazi tabloid with war photos...
Item #706022
May 07, 1942
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, May 7, 1942 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows Heinrich Himmler, SS leader at the Eastern Front in Russia. Photos inside include one of Adolf Hitler with various officers.
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #706021
July 04, 1896
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 4, 1896 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Various news & ads of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, a discrete archival mend on page 2, very nice cond... See More
Earliest San Diego newspaper to be had?
Item #706020
July 27, 1872
THE WEEKLY WORLD, San Diego, California, July 27, 1872 Perhaps the earliest San Diego newspaper you will find, as this is the volume one, number one issue.
The front page begins with the "Valedictory" in which the publisher details the purpose of and plans for the new newspaper.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small tears at the margins as is typical of firs... See More
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #706019
April 03, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, April 3, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads including: "Letter from Col. Hodge--Arizona's Development & Prosperity--Good Advice..." "The Native Races of the Pacific States" "Congress & Arizona" ... See More
Colonial pamphlet on the death of a pastor, in original bindings...
Item #706017
July 13, 1767
Pamphlet: "An EXTRACT from a late SERMON On the Death of the Reverend Mr. Joseph Emerson, Pastor of the First Church in Malden, Who Died very suddenly On Monday Evening July 13th, 1767. In the 68th Year of his Age. Delivered at Malden, By Joseph Emerson, A.M. Pastor of the Church at Pepperrell.
Boston: Printed by Edes & Gill...MDCCLXVII [1767]
Complete in 24 pages with full title page c... See More
A large & decorative masthead... How to avoid taxation...
Item #706008
December 23, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 23, 1723 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence being the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classified it as a pamphlet, and therefore no tax... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #706006
May 29, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 29, 1889 This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. It attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed ther... See More
Broadside stock market price list...
Item #706005
March 01, 1900
Supplement To THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, March 1, 1900 "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests" as noted in the masthead, but rather than being the typical newspaper, this is the monthly broadside (printed on one side only)chart noting: '"Highest & Lowest Prices and Total Sales of Stocks at New York Stock Exchange for February, 1900."
A gr... See More
Two advertisements for the sale of Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #706004
May 27, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in ... See More
Jack the Ripper, in the London Times...
Item #706003
October 22, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Oct. 22, 1888 During the last half of 1888 the East End of London, primarily the Whitechapel district, was terrorized by a murderer who came to be known as Jack The Ripper. His infamous & brutal crime spree was reported in newspapers around the world--indeed, most American newspapers from 1888 reported his deeds.
But certainly the very best newspaper to find ... See More
Scarce, short-lived newspaper from Philadelphia...
Item #706002
January 21, 1796
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year. Various news reports and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Great Civil War issue for display...
Item #706001
March 14, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1865 The front page features a huge Civil War map headed: "SHERIDAN'S IMPORTANT OPERATIONS. Where Sheridan Went & What He Accomplished---Immense Destruction of Rebel Roads & Supplies."
There is a wealth of column heads on the front page including; "SHERMAN" "Important Rebel Reports" "Kilpatrick Driven from His Camp by... See More
The Confederate title from Louisville, Kentucky...
Item #706000
September 07, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, Sept. 7, 1861 Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Confederate & the "Journal" was more pro-Union. This is t... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone's downfall begins...
Item #705999
May 19, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1931 Page 5 has a one column heading: "Gives Capone Income As $1,641,979 In 1928" with subhead. Was this the beginning of the end for Capone ? He would eventually be tried and convicted if income tax evasion later that year.
Complete with 56 pages, light toning at the margins, a bit irregular along the spine from disbinding, generally nice.... See More
Congregation Shearith Israel mourns... Lincoln's funeral...
Item #705998
April 21, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1865 Although somewhat inconspicuous, perhaps the most notable item within this black bordered issue is the page 7 mention of the mourning services held at The Congregation Sherith Israel [Shearith Israel] on behalf of the late President.
Synagogues did not often receive the same coverage as other places of worship, and the fact that the Congregation Shearith Isr... See More
Map shows the Cumberland River...
Item #705997
January 09, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More
Terrific and very descriptive article on the Capitol...
Item #705996
March 20, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 20, 1867 Page 7 has a very lengthy--nearly two columns--article headed: "Life In Washington" "The Capitol--It's Architecture & Decorations--The Rotunda Paintings--Miss Ream's Statues and Busts--The Passages and the Speaker's Room--Leutze's Fresco--Hall of Representatives".
The text begins: "Above the muddy waste of ... See More
One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...
Item #705994
June 09, 1819
ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, June 9, 1819 This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer.
The front page has "Arrival of The President in Savannah" with much detail, taking over a full column. Also an address: "To the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Savannah" signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Complete... See More
Confederates occupy Manassas Junction...
Item #705993
August 29, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 29, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Correspondence Between Butler & Phelps in Regard to the Negro Brigade" "Brilliant Maneuvering of Gen. Jackson--How He Broke Up a Yankee Arrangement" "...Occupation of Manassas Junction by Our Advance" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking at th... See More
Features an engraving of the mining town of Salida, Colorado...
Item #705992
May 13, 1882
MOUNTAIN MAIL, Salida, Colorado, May 13, 1882 Printed in the masthead is: "Colorado Produces Millions of Silver, and Silver Is King." A very rare title, as there are no institutions noted in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) which have any holdings of this title. The holdings of the only one listed (Kansas St. Hist. Soc.) was purchased by us.
This newspaper would change ... See More
The finest trio on Desert Storm...
Item #705991
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois This is a trio of exceedingly displayable issues, each formatted similarly although with individually significant headlines on Desert Storm: the beginning of the air war: "WAR!"; the beginning of the land war: "INVASION!" and the "VICTORY!" once Iraq conceded and agreed to all U.N. resolutions.
These three newspapers... See More
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