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Uncommon title... unique engraving in the masthead...
Item #715491
June 18, 1791
THE PHENIX; OR, WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, June 18, 1791 A very uncommon title with an engraving in the masthead of the legendary phoenix consumed in fire and rising from the ashes. And it's a very early issue as well, volume 1, number 15.
Page 2 has a report concerning the Riley family murder by Indians, about which much can be found on the web. Page 3 has mention that: &quo... See More
Terrific & detailed issue on the Battle of New Orleans...
Item #715490
February 09, 1815
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Feb. 9, 1815 A wealth of great content on this historic Battle of New Orleans, a major victory for General Andrew Jackson. Curiously, this battle was actually fought after the treaty ending the War of 1812 was signed, not known in Louisiana at the time.
The front page has: "Of New Orleans", followed by: "Very Good News from New Orleans", then an: "E... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address for 1815...
Item #715489
December 13, 1815
CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, Dec. 13, 1815 Most of page 2 is taken up with the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: James Madison.
In this annual message, Madison reflects up the events of the year, including the conclusion of the War of 1812, with many additional concerns for the nation. Page 3 has a lengthy editorial concerning it.
Four... See More
Black-bordered issue on the death of the Lieutenant Governor...
Item #715487
August 21, 1815
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 21, 1815 Pages 2 and 3 have all columns and margins in wide, black mourning rules, signifying the death of someone famous. In this case it is for the death of the Lt. Governor, with the page 3 announcement beginning: "With the liveliest emotions of sorrow, it is our painful duty to announce to our readers, & the public, the death of HIS HONOUR CHAU... See More
Displayable issue on the Republican elephant...
Item #715477
March 08, 1884
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1884 For a political junkie--and a Republican--this could be the best Harper's Weekly for display as the entire front page print is captioned: "The Sacred Elephant. This Animal Is Sure To Win, If It Is Only Kept Pure And Clean, And Has Not Too Heavy A Load To Carry."
This drawing is by Thomas Nast who created the republican elephant and the democratic donke... See More
From this Southern port city before the outbreak of war...
Item #715305
January 31, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Jan. 31, 1861 From this Southern port city from shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. This was the last Confederate port city to fall to the Yankees when it did so in February, 1865, completing its blockage of the Atlantic coast.
Items include: "Important Army Intelligence" regarding General Scott's order to officers on leave of absence; "T... See More
The lengthy "Appendix" of Niles Register from 1813...
Item #714940
February 01, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, (February, 1813)
This is the "Appendix to Volume The Third" as well as the "Addenda to Volume The Third" which includes a great rarity for this title: a full page print of: "The Columbian Steam Engine".
This "Appendix" contains a wealth of documents which relate to events of trhe year 1813 but were too numerous and len... See More
The Constitution defeats the Java...
Item #714861
February 20, 1813
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1813 The prime feature would be the nice account of the naval battle between the U.S.S. Constitution and the Java, a victory for the American ship.
The article is headed: "Splendid Naval Victory, by the Frigate Constitution, commodore Bainbridge" with the text beginning: "We have been obligingly favored by major Robert Carr...wi... See More
More reports from the War of 1812...
Item #714860
February 13, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 13, 1813 Inside has; "Law of Ohio - An Act for the Encouragement of Volunteers in the North-Western Army of the United States"; a lengthy piece headed: "Live the Constitution" and over two pages under the heading: "Events of the War".
Among the subheads is: "North-Western Army" which includes a letter from General ... See More
Pirate troubles in the Caribbean...
Item #714635
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1737 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Some regular Troops necessary in a free Government against Civil Insurrections" "Tumults, How Best Suppressed" "Arbitrary Power the Consequence of Popery and the Jacobite Scheme" and more.Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of ... See More
Death & obituary of Sir Walter Scott...
Item #714634
October 01, 1832
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, October, 1832 Near the back of the issue is the obituary for Sir Walter Scott taking nearly 24 pages.
Although lengthy and informative, the first line of the obituary may describe him best: "Sept. 21. At Abbotsford, Co. Roxburgh, aged 61. Sir Walter Scott, Bart. the proudest name in the modern annals of literature." There is also a half page engraving: "Drybu... See More
Published by the Shakers...
Item #714614
October 01, 1878
THE SHAKER MANIFESTO, Canterbury, New Hampshire, October, 1878 This was the "Official Monthly" published by the "United Societies". The Shakers were a religious sect primarily known today for their cultural contributions, principally style of furniture and their model of gender equality.
As would be expected most of the content is Shaker related some topical reports, & a few ads. Measures... See More
Last survivor of John Paul Jones' crew from the Revolutionary War...
Item #714613
December 31, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1842 The back page has an item: "The Last of The Crew of Paul Jones" which concern the death of Thomas Chase, the last survivor of the crew of John Paul Jones: "...when engaged with two British ships of War..." and noting his hearing was impaired: "...having been injured by the concussion by the guns...having extended his head through a port hole... See More
Publication with farming details...
Item #714611
September 29, 1820
AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 29, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Descriptive on the Caribbean...
Item #714608
May 08, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 8, 1801 The front page has much on the: "Capture of the French Frigate L'Africaine". Page 2 has a: Short Description Of the four West-Indies islands, lately captured by the British re. St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Bartholomew and St. Martins. This is followed by a detailed article: "New Orleans".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, water staining, otherwise good
... See More
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, water staining, otherwise good
Nice map of the Boston fire...
Item #714583
November 11, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 11, 1872 The front page is dominated by a very nice & large: "MAP OF THE BURNT DISTRICT. Showing the Extend of the Great Fire in the City of Boston, Covering 65 Acres of Ground and 700 Buildings."
Also nice first column heads including: "BOSTON" "Terrible Work of the Fire Fiend" "An Accurate Account of the Destruction" & m... See More
Bandits wreck and train... General Crook has Indian troubles...
Item #714582
September 19, 1876
THE NEWS & COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 19, 1876 The front page begins with over half a column on: "Black Bandits At Bay" "A Train Wrecked and Fired Into by Negroes" "Origin of the Trouble..." with further subheads.
Also on the front page: "Crook's Command In Trouble le - A March Through a Desert--Hostile Indians and Want of Food".
Page 2 has a notice supporting Samuel J. Til... See More
Publication with farming details...
Item #714581
November 17, 1820
AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 17, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
One article: "Manner of Preserving Eggs Perfectly Fresh for 12 Months". Nearly 2 pages are taken up with a huge: "Table to Shew At a Glance the Number of Hills or Plants Contained in an Acre of Land".
E... See More
The 3 plates are still present...
Item #714580
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1791 Perhaps the highlight would be the 3 full page plates which are still present. One shows a rural setting with an elegant house, captioned: "S. E. View of Burghope House, Herefordshire". Another is a very nice: "View of Clifton Near Bristol, from a Drawing in the Collection of the Rev. Mr. Elderton".Complete in 96 pages, ... See More
Gifts to George Washington from Virginia...
Item #714562
May 01, 1785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1785 Among the articles within are: "Observations on a Tour Through the Island of Jersey" which is in the English Channel; "Anecdotes of Hogarth" "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Session of Parliament" "Original Letter form Dr. Johnston" & so much more.
Near the back is: "Intelligence..." with news from various corners of the globe including: "Advi... See More
The first written constitution of France...
Item #714551
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1791 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, is a notable document titled: "The French Constitution, Established Aug. 4, 1791" which takes up nearly ten pages.This was the first written constitution of France created after the collapse of the monarchy. One of the basic precepts of the revolution was establ... See More
Full page of American news... The notorious Elizabeth Brownrigg...
Item #714489
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1767 The first article is: "An Authentick Narrative of the Many Horrid Cruelties inflicted by Mrs. Elizabeth Brownrigg upon her Poor Apprentice Girls" which is a four page article. There is an accompanying full plate plate showing the tortuous treatment of her servants (shown last for discretion). Brownrigg was quite the notorious pe... See More
A petition from the people of Halifax, Nova Scotia...
Item #714406
January 03, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1758 Inside has over a full page headed: "America" with a Halifax, Nova Scotia dateline, beginning: "The following Memorial, signed by the principal merchants & freeholders in Halifax was...delivered to the Lieutenant Governor."
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, good condition.
Americans are in a destitute condition...
Item #714388
July 04, 1780
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 4, 1780 The front page has a report concerning troubles in Lew Orleans and Mobile.
Page 2 has a report concerning the colonies issuing paper money. Also: "Provisions are amazingly scarce throughout the colonies...Deserters daily come in...They cannot raise recruits..." and more. Also a letter from New York begins: "The Indians have struck ... See More
Loyalists upset at being uprooted in New York & taken to Nova Scotia...
Item #714383
March 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 22, 1783 Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with: "Motion For Considering the Report on the American Trade Bill" in the House of Commons. Mention of the first trade ship from the U.K. to America.
The back page has a letter form Nova Scotia noting: "...arrived...above 400 refugees from New York; they are amply furnished with a year's provision & ... See More
Concerning John Paul Jones' famous battle...
Item #714382
November 23, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 23, 1779 Inside has a note: "The deputies of the states of the province of Utrecht...that an epidemical disorder rages...resolved, 'That from the 5th of this month till the 1st of April, 1780 no Jews or other persons should be permitted to go about the country buying & selling any kind of silk, wool, cotton, or linen manufactures on pain ... See More
Dealing with end-of-war issues...
Item #714381
August 12, 1782
THE SALISBURY & WINCHESTER JOURNAL, England, Aug. 12, 1782 Very ornate & decorative lettering in the masthead. The front page has: "America" with a report from Annapolis noting: "Rivington's Royal Gazette...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...and the draught of a bill brought into the B... See More
Tortured by Indians...
Item #714377
October 08, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1792 The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has a report: "...that Colonel Harden...on a mission to the Indians respecting a treaty of peace...were immediately made prisoners & sentenced to be burnt as spies. Colonel Harden saw his companion expire under all the tortures which savage ingenuity could inve... See More
Same-day report on the assassination of John F. Kennedy...
Item #714043
November 22, 1963
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1963 This is an uncommon same-day report (most newspapers reported the assassination on Nov. 23) on John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, with the two-line banner headline: "KENNEDY IS DEAD, SHOT BY ASSASSIN". Two front page photos show Kennedy, and another with his wife: "Shortly before the shooting..." as noted in the caption. Much more inside.
This ... See More
Pearl Harbor... America enters World War II...
Item #714038
December 08, 1941
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1941 Nice banner headlines on the bombing of Pearl Harbor, plus America's entry into World War II: "1500 DEAD IN HAWAII RAID" "Congress Wildly Cheers F. D. R. As...U.S. VOTES WAR ON JAPS".
Seeming the complete issues with pages 1-38, in two sections, however one interior leaf is lacking. No wear at the central fold & minimal wear at the margins. There ar... See More
South Carolina formally secedes from the Union...
Item #714033
December 21, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 21, 1860 With Lincoln's election determined, much national focus is on the slavery issue and the secession of Southern states.
Certainly the most notable content is the detailed report from the South Carolina convention on seceding from the Union, ultimately approved on December 20.
The page 4 and 5 reporting is headed: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "The Sou... See More
The Pony Express is set be begin... The gold region of Colorado...
Item #713895
April 03, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1860 On page 5 headed: "The California Pony Express" is a report about the schedule and departure of this bit of romanticized lore of the Old West.
The text is headed: "The California Pony Express" and is datelined St. Louis, with portions including: "We learn...that they commence receiving despatches for the California Po... See More
A great contemporary quote from Lincoln's famous speech - "A House divided against itself cannot stand."...
Item #713892
January 24, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 24, 1860 There is considerable reporting on the slavery issue, with a few mentions of Abraham Lincoln. However, of particular significance is the front page, column two re-printing of a portion of Lincoln's very famous speech in 1858 during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Douglas, speaking of Lincoln, states in... See More
Rare mention of Lincoln, but Seward is the presumed candidate...
Item #713890
May 18, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 18, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln about to make history
* Republican convention in Chicago, Illinois
A very notable issue from near the end of the Republican Convention at Chicago, during which Lincoln would be their nomination for President.
The front page begins with: "The Chicago Convention" "Admission of Fractional Delegates" "... See More
Lincoln steps upon the national stage... The Cooper Union speech...
Item #713872
February 28, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 28, 1860 The front page has over five columns devoted to coverage of this famous speech which is headed: "NATIONAL POLITICS" "A Speech Delivered at the Cooper Institute Last Evening, by Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois".
At this point Lincoln had not declared himself a presidential candidate, and this was his first opportunity to establish his platform before an... See More
"Alien Order" begins internment of Japanese during World War II...
Item #713670
February 22, 1942
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, February 22, 1942
* Internment of Japanese Americans
* FDR's Executive Order 9066
* Alien control order
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "278 AXIS ALIENS SEIZED IN PACIFIC COAST, IN ARIZONA" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 60+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice... See More
Charles Dickens visits America...
Item #713669
March 12, 1842
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, March 12, 1842 The front page has among some one-column heads: "Three Important Matters--Arrival of Charles Dickens (Boz) and Lady..." with the article beginning: "The distinguished lion of literature, Charles Dickens, accompanied by his beautiful lady, arrived in our city yesterday afternoon from Philadelphia..." with more on his visit and comments on his wife a... See More
Early New Haven, Connecticut newspaper...
Item #713668
December 28, 1796
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Dec. 28, 1796 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, providing a flavor of life in New England in the 18th century. Half of the front page and all of page 2 are taken up with reports from the Federal Congress from the latter months of Washington's administration.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal margin wear & foxing, printed on blue-... See More
An "Extra" edition printed upon arrival of a ship from Europe...
Item #713666
January 21, 1841
NEW YORK HERALD -- EXTRA, not dated by a Boston report is dated Jan. 21, 1841 An uncommon single sheet issue printed upon the arrival of news from Europe as taken from the steamship Columbia. This news takes over half of the front page, the balance of the issue is taken up with ads. The reports note: "The British Royal Mail Steamship Columbia arrived at the wharf this morning...The new ... See More
Detroit, Fort Wayne, and Dearborn taken...
Item #713665
September 11, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 11, 1812 The front page has; "Forts Wayne and Dearborne Captured" which has a letter beginning: "Dreadful news has just arrived by express. The British on the 16th inst. captured Gen. Hull's army in Detroit without his firing a gun. He was under the necessity of capitulating. The Indians immediately made a sally on Fort Wayne, and took i... See More
Battle of Chippawa...
Item #713663
August 09, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 9, 1814 Most of the front page is taken up with a great account headed: "Battle Of Chippawa" which includes a letter signed in type by: W. Scott, Gen. 1st Brigade. There is also a front page letter datelined "Queenston Heights, July 16, 1814" with much on the war.
Page 2 has: "British Official Account" and "British Force in & Destined... See More
Official account of the capture of York...
Item #713662
May 18, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 The entire front page, and part of page 2, are taken up with documents headed: "Official Account of The Capture of York" which includes a prefacing document signed: H. Dearborn, plus a more detailed letter from York, signed: Henry Dearborn, and a lengthy letter from the U.S. ship Madison at York, signed: Isaac Chauncey, followed by the: "Terms of Capitulation"... See More
Excellent account of the loss of the Essex...
Item #713661
July 20, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 20, 1814 The entire front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with an extremely detailed & lengthy letter being the: "Official Account of the Loss of the Frigate Essex", signed in type by its commander: D. Porter. This is followed by several letters between Porter & James Hillyar, the commander of the victorious British ship from the... See More
Much on the War of 1812... Ad for a print of Hull's great victory...
Item #713660
September 19, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1812 The front page has: "Naval Official Letters" which includes a letter from Commodore Rodgers to the Sec. of the Navy from on board the frigate President. It includes a: "List of Vessels Captured, Recaptured and Destroyed", signed in type: John Rodgers.
Inside has: "Frontier News!!" "Frontier Reports" & &qu... See More
Battle of Queenston...
Item #713659
November 02, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 2, 1812 Inside has: "Battle Of Queenston" "Further Particulars" "From Detroit" "Trial For Piracy" "War Events at Black Rock" and a few other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
From General Van Rennselaer to General Dearborn...
Item #713658
November 11, 1812
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 11, 1812 Over 1 1/2 columns on the front page contain: "Copies of Letters from Major General Van Rennselaer...to Major General Dearborn...". Over half of page 2 (and a bit of pg. 3) are taken up with the "President's Message" to Congress in which he reports much on the War of 1812. It is signed in type: James M... See More
Expecting the French to help take Quebec...
Item #713656
April 06, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 6, 1780 The back page has a report which notes: "We are informed that there are accounts received in town within these few days from America which signify that Congress are in speedy expectation of a large body of French troops which are to co-operate with their army in attempting the conquest of Quebec this summer."
Other news of the day, most... See More
The Cherry Valley Massacre...
Item #713653
January 01, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 1, 1779 Page 3 has a report from New York which notes: "...that Capt. Joseph Brant at the head of a strong party of Loyalists & Indians...attacked & defeated a numerous body of rebels near Cherry Valley in Tryon county & that he afterwards totally demolished that settlement...".
This was the Cherry Valley Massacre which has bee... See More
Pre-Revolutionary War from Scotland... The American Gazetteer...
Item #713651
September 02, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 2, 1761 This is one of the early newspapers from Scotland with various reports from throughout Europe. The back page has an ad for the publishing of: "The American Gazetteer...a distinct account of all the parts of the New World, their situation, climate, soil, produce, former & present condition, commodities, manufactures, and commerce... See More
Rarely do we find early newspapers from Canada...
Item #713650
July 11, 1827
THE CANADIAN SPECTATOR, Montreal, July 11, 1827 A very early Montreal newspaper as we rarely receive such from the 1820's. Page 2 has: "South America" "United States" which begins: "This day makes the fifty first Anniversary of American independence..." with more; "Quebec" which takes nearly a full page.
Four pages, measures 10 by 14 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
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