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Very uncommon title themed on temperance...
Item #695447
October 19, 1853
MASSACHUSETTS LIFE BOAT, Boston, Oct. 19, 1853 As noted in the masthead, this newspaper is: "Devoted To Temperance, Morals, Education, Business, and General Information." Temperance seems to be the dominant theme of many articles.
We believe this is the first of this title we have offered.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, several folds, good condition.
Two maps of Pamlico Sound & environs...
Item #695328
January 29, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Jan. 29, 1862 The front page has two Civil War maps, one: "Showing the Position of Hatteras Inlet and Roanoke Island" and the other a: "Diagram Showing Hatteras Inlet & Where the Vessels Were Wrecked".
Many front page column heads on the Civil War including: "War Against Treason!" "Great Difficulty In Passing Hatteras Bar" &... See More
Huge front page print of General John Wool...
Item #695326
September 18, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 18, 1861 The front page features a quite large print of: "Major General John E. Wool, Lately Appointed To the Command of Fortress Monroe". Included is a nice biographical sketch of him.
First column heads on the Civil War include: "THE REBELLION" "Latest News From Manassas Junction" "Very Important News from Kentucky" ... See More
Front page map on laying the Atlantic cable: a frustrating enterprise...
Item #695294
August 29, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 29, 1865 The nice front page map shows the route of the Atlantic telegraph cable across Newfoundland, "...should it ever be laid..." which would not happen successfully until 1866.
Most of the front page is taken up with reporting headed: "THE CABLE" "Further Particulars of the Loss" "Mr. Russell''s Journal&... See More
A Civil War battle in Florida, with a map...
Item #695260
February 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 28, 1864 The front page features two Civil War maps, the larger one headed: "THE CAMPAIGN IN FLORIDA. Scene of the Recent Union Successes and Reverse" which shows the northeast portion of Florida. The smaller map shows the Chattanooga & Dalton vicinity.
Among the front page column heads on the war: "The Florida Campaign" "Review of the Rece... See More
Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695238
July 30, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 30, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has four slave-related ads, one headed: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.
Four pages,
... See More
Four pages,
A tornado in South Carolina? A book on America...
Item #695083
July 09, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 9, 1761 Pages 5 and 6 have over half a page of content headed: "America" with datelines from New York and Boston.
There is a detailed account from South Carolina concerning a strong weather event they call a "Typhones" which I suspect is a typhoon. But by the description it could also have been a tornado, apparently unfamiliar to the w... See More
Existed for less than six months... Lexington & Concord retold...
Item #695006
October 25, 1808
AMERICAN PATRIOT, Concord, New Hampshire, Oct. 25, 1808 A scarce title that existed for less than six months. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
The front page has a very nice & detailed retelling of the battle of Lexington & Concord. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
First of this scarce title we have offered...
Item #694983
September 02, 1809
THE PEOPLE'S MONITOR, Easton, Maryland, Sept. 2, 1809 A quite scarce title, this one from the private collection. It existed from 1809 - 1815 although there were several gaps when not printed. Only 3 institutions have a quantity of this title, 4 other institutions have but one of just several. Only one institution (A.A.S.) has this date. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue.
Insi... See More
Single sheet "Supplement" to the Pennsylvania Gazette...
Item #694917
August 03, 1769
SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, No. 2119 (Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1769) This "Supplement" issue came with the Aug. 3, 1769 (date not printed here) issue of the Gazette but has since been separated. As was typically the purpose of Supplement issues, this single sheet is entirely taken up with advertisements that could not fit in the regular 4-page issue, reflecting the g... See More
Latest reports from the French & Indian War...
Item #694781
November 27, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1759 Close to half of page 2 has various reports headed: "America" with much reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "The Indian war, suspected by many...has at last proved an affair of the most serious consequence...that the whole frontier inhabitants between Savannah and Sally rivers...have left their habitations... See More
The historic Oklahoma Land Rush...
Item #694579
September 18, 1893
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18, 1893 The front page has 1 1/3 columns headed: "IT WAS A MAD SCRAMBLE" "Wild Rush of Boomers Into the Cherokee Strip" "A Number of Persons Killed" " 'Sooners' Get the Corner Lots in Perry--Between Noon and Twilight 100,000 Claims were staked--Nearly 200,000 People in the Rush for Homes".
T... See More
A single sheet "Supplement" issue...
Item #694552
October 15, 1796
SUPPLEMENT TO CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1796 Occasionally newspapers would publish a "Supplement" to an issue to either provide space for advertisements or to report news that would not fit within the 4 page issue. This is one.
The front page begins with a: "Twenty-Dollars Reward" for a runaway: "...Negro servant lad..." ... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #694551
January 04, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 4, 1798 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue app... See More
The oldest continually published newspaper in America...
Item #694549
May 13, 1808
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 13, 1807 This title has the distinction of being the oldest, continually published newspaper in America, now titled 'The Hartford Courant'. This issue is from the private collection, selected for inclusion because of the wide, untrimmed margins. Four pages, some light foxing, minor archival and at the spine, very nice condition.
First of this title we have offered...
Item #694548
September 24, 1808
THE COLUMBIAN PHENIX, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 24, 1808 A very uncommon title, in fact we have no record of having sold this title from this early period. It would change its title to 'Columbian Phenix or Providence Patriot' in 1811, several of which we have offered.
The front page has: "President Jefferson's Answer to the Dissent of the Republicans...Relative to the... See More
Focused on growing the economy of New York...
Item #694228
January 29, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1765 Page 6 has nearly a full column taken up with news reports headed: "America" taken from a letter from New York. The letter concerns the economy of New York and creating a society for the promoting of arts, agriculture and economy in the colony.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 2, foxing and rubbing wear at ... See More
Trying to deal with the Indians... New Orleans now in the hands of Spain...
Item #694227
January 22, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1765
* Native Americans - Indians
* Pre Louisiana Purchase
* Early New Orleans
Over half of the front page is a report on the latest from America from a New York letter from General Gage, commander in chief of the British forces in America, to the Earl of Halifax, Secretary of State. The letter concerns relations with the Indians. Near the be... See More
War-related items from the Caribbean...
Item #694208
August 06, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1757 Page 6 has over half a column with news headed: "America" with news from the Caribbean and problems with sickness among naval crews. One bit notes: "...North America must be first reduced, and then use islands must go of course."
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
From the Confederacy...
Item #694143
January 27, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 27, 1863 Printed within the dateline at the top is: "Confederate States Of America" which is rarely found in such newspapers.
The front page has both Civil War and non-war reports, some headed: "From North Carolina" "From Richmond" "Congressional--the Reaction In The North" "Correspondence of the Cou... See More
Civil War reports from Charleston...
Item #694116
April 24, 1863
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, April 24, 1863 A quite famous newspaper from the Civil War, this title printing the famous broadside on South Carolina leaving the Union with the beginning of the Civil War.
The front page includes: "Movements In Mississippi" "The Campaign In Tennessee" "From The United States" "The Attack On Charleston" "F... See More
On the Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #693872
December 12, 1862
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 12, 1862 The front page begins with nice, early (ended Dec. 15) column heads on the historic Battle of Fredericksburg, including: "From General Burnside's Army" "143 Guns Opened on Fredericksburg" "A Large Part of the City Destroyed" "The Order to Cross the River" "A Gallant Bayonet Charge on the Rebels"... See More
2001 death of Katherine Graham...
Item #693863
July 18, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 2001
* Katherine Graham death
* The Washington Post publisher
* Watergate scandal fame
Near the bottom of the front page: "Publisher Katherine Graham Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. Much more on pages 14 & 15 with lengthy text and more related photos. She was the first Woman publisher of a major American newspaper.
Complete with all sect... See More
Civil War map of "Sherman's Christmas Gift"...
Item #693857
December 27, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 27, 1864 The prime feature of this issue would be the huge Civil War map which consumes most of the back page, headed: "SHERMAN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT. The Capture of Savannah--Scene of Sherman's Present Operations--The Route of Hardee's Retreat." with related text as well.
Front page column heads include: "THOMAS" "The Invasion Of Kentuc... See More
Huge front page Civil War map, and a smaller one inside...
Item #693856
December 29, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 29, 1864 Most of the front page is taken up with a huge and very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE ATTACK ON FORT FISHER. Important Operations Off Wilmington, N.C.---The Rebel Forts and Defenses".
Among the front page column heads are: "WILMINGTON" "The Porter-Butler Expedition" "Terrible Bombardment on Saturday, Sunday & Monday... See More
Wounding and death of General Stonewall Jackson...
Item #693796
May 13, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1863 The most notable front page reports concern the death of Stonewall Jackson at the hands of his own soldiers at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
The first report is headed: "The Wound of Stonewall Jackson" which begins: "Our victory on the Rappahannock has cost us dear in the severe wounds unfortunately received by the great and good General Ja... See More
Recap of the French & Indian War in 1757...
Item #693722
April 08, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 8, 1758 Over half of the first column on the front page is headed: "America" with reports from Kingston, Jamaica.
Most of page 6 is taken up with: "An Impartial Representation of Facts, relative to the State of Publick Affairs in North American during the Year 1757. Drawn at New York". The text is a great overview of the events of the... See More
Black mourning rules around the issue...
Item #693463
February 25, 1854
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 1854
* Black mourning borders
All four pages have wide, black "mourning" rules which were used when someone of significance has died. In this case it is General Robert Armstrong.
Page 3 has a report from the House of Representatives headed: "Death Of General Armstrong". The comments and reports on him take up most of the... See More
Looks like Franklin Pierce will be President...
Item #693460
November 05, 1852
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1852 Page two has nearly two columns taken up with: "The Great Result" being the 1852 Presidential election.
The report begins: "The annihilation of the Scott Whig party before the aroused intelligence, patriotism, and public virtue of the people of the U.S..." with much more editorial commentary very much biased towards t... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #693455
July 29, 1848
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 2 and 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes concerning establishing territorial governments in Oregon. Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois.
Add... See More
Front page reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #693422
July 05, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1760 The front page begins with a report headed: "America" with a New York dateline noting news from the French & Indian War including: "...Sixteen 24 pounders with mortars...are gone to Oswego. Col. Williamson commands this train...The enemy sends out constant parties towards Crown Point & Ticonderoga..." and more.
Eight pa... See More
Early Jamaica...
Item #693374
March 12, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 12, 1763 Page 5 has half a column of reports from Jamaica under the heading: "America" with various naval & shipping reports.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
The "prelude" to the Great Chicago Fire, plus the most devastating of them all...
Item #693238
October 09, 1871
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 9, 1871
* The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 beginning
* Very early report plus Peshtigo, Wisconsin fire
Page 7 has most of a column taken up with reports on a fire in Chicago. This would seem to report on the 'Great Chicago Fire', but they do not. That event would happen 24 hours later.
These heads include: "THE CHICAGO FIRE" "The Flames Fin... See More
Two letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #693191
August 04, 1798
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 4, 1798
* President John Adams letters
Page 2 has a letter headed: "The Sublime or Masonry" to the President, John Adams, to which he replied: "To the Free Masons of the state of Maryland" signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has another letter: "To the...town of York,...Massachusetts" signed in type... See More
Much on crime...
Item #693113
October 12, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 12, 1884 Page 6 has quite a few crime-related reports including: "A Negro Murderer Lynched in Mississippi" "Robbed By Masked Men" "The Buzzard Gang" of Penna.; "Escaped from Jail" "Palmer Will Hang" "An Indignant Horse Thief" "Murderous Incendiaries" "A Rural Sheriff" and even more.... See More
The historic Clawson polygamy case...
Item #693108
October 04, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 4, 1884
* Rudger Clawson polygamy trial
* Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 3 has: "A Polygamist on Trial" being a report from Salt Lake City on the rather famous case of Rudger Clawson.
Clawson was the first practicing polygamist to be convicted and serve a sentence after the passage of the Edmunds Act, a feder... See More
Frederick Stump and his murderous rampage upon ten Indians...
Item #692942
April 12, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 12, 1768
* Frederick Stump's Run Massacre
* Native Americans - Indians killed
* Middleburg, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Page 6, under: "America" has a report from Boston which is in reaction to the hated Townshend Acts of this year: "Millstones & grindstones equal if not superior to British are now to be had among ourselves... See More
A patriotic plea, and much more...
Item #692922
March 01, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1768 Page 2 has a report headed "America" noting: "Letters from Pensacola's...say 'The island & city of New Orleans are still to all appearance under no particular government. The French and Spaniards seem to share it...' " and a bit more. Also on page 2 is a report from New York with sundry items.
Page 6 has a repo... See More
Much on Pensacola, Florida...
Item #692848
November 23, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Nov. 9, 1839 Taking half a column on the front page and all of page 2 is a very detailed article: "Pensacola, West-Florida". It becomes with some history, then delves into life there, its beauty, its commercial enterprises, etc. Bits include: "The Bay of Pensacola was discovered in the early part of the 16th century...Pensacola now contains 2,400 inha... See More
Great 'Extraordinary' report on the Battle of Bishop's Court...
Item #692834
March 04, 1760
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, March 3, 1760 This is a broadside, a single sheet issue printed on one side only, of the Battle of Bishops Court, also known as The Defeat of Thurot.
This was a naval engagement that took place on February 28 during the Seven Years' War, between three British ships and three French ships. The French ships were battered into submission and the French com... See More
Nine issues from this Nazi-occupied British island...
Item #692799
September 17, 1944
A nine issue mix of the Evening Press (6) and The Star (3), both from the island of Guernsey from 1944 while under Nazi occupation, hence all reports are Nazi propaganda. Interesting reading. Each complete in 4 pages, some a bit irregular at the spine, generally good condition.
Four issues from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #692790
November 26, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a lot of 4 issues from the years 1760, 1763, 1768 & 1771. Each complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, but with some damage.
Latest news on the Civil War...
Item #692733
July 17, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, July 17, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Rapid Increase of Gen. McDowell's Command" "53,500 Troops in His Department" "A Grant Review by Gen. Scott - The Old Hero In Virginia" "Gen. McClellan Thanked by Congress" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (des... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692695
May 15, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 15, 1868 Near the bottom of the front page is: "From Washington" "The Impeachment Trial--Preparations of Questions for Taking the Verdict---The Lobby--Mr. Seward After More Possessions". Page 2 includes: "What Has the South to Expect from the North?" and: "Impeachment" which begins: "It is said that the peop... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692609
January 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "The War Inn Virginia" "Capture of the Guerrilla McCown, and Three of his Men" "Department of the South" "The Bombardment of Charleston Continues--The Hotels all Closed" "News From Washington" "From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (... See More
Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States...
Item #692531
November 10, 1860
HARTFORD WEEKLY TIMES, Connecticut, Nov. 10, 1860
* President Abraham Lincoln
* First presidential election win
* Civil War on the horizon
The top of page 2 has a column headed: "The Presidential Contest" "Election Of Lincoln and Hamlin" "The North for Lincoln - The South Mostly For Breckinridge" "Lincoln Comes In With A Congress Against Him!"... See More
The crisis in the South...
Item #692523
December 19, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1860 Page 4 has an interesting article: "The Popular Vote" which begins: "A great deal is attempted to be made of the fact that though Mr. Lincoln has been chosen President of the United States, he had only a minority of the popular vote in his favor...The great question at issue in the late Presidential election was the relation of slavery to the te... See More
War is on the horizon... Election results by Pony Express...
Item #692521
December 20, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1860
* Pony Express re. Abraham Lincoln's election win
* Pre Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
Considerable reporting on national events that would soon lead to the Civil War.
Inside page reports include one beginning: "The Pony Express passed Fort Kearney early on Tuesday...with later California news. The official result of the Presidentia... See More
Mormons on the move...
Item #692516
June 16, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1858 Page 4 has: "General Johnston's Utah Dispatches Laid Before the Cabinet" concerning the Mormon rebellion, and page 5 has reports headed: "Important From Utah" "40,000 Mormons Moving Southward" "Ineffectual Attempts of Gov. Cumming to Stop the Hegira" "The Indians Annoying the Mormons--The Peace Commissioners, etc.... See More
Brigham Young's elders willing to give themselves up... Mormons on the move...
Item #692515
June 22, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1858
* Utah War - Mormons
* Brigham Young
The front page has a one-quarter column with Mormon news: "From Utah" "Plenty of Provisions at Camp Scott--Safety of Capt. Marcy's Command--Trade with the Valley, etc."
One of the reports includes: "...a letter from Fort Bridger dated May 21st which says that Brigham Young's principal ... See More
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