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From not long before Cornwallis would surrender at Yorktown...
Item #703298
May 02, 1781
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL OR NORTH AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1781 A very nice issue from just five months before Cornwallis would surrender to Washington at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.
The front page has a report: "In Council" at Phila. beginning: "Whereas by an Act of Assembly...intitled 'An Act to complete the quota of the Fede... See More
Celebrating peace with England...
Item #703293
June 02, 1783
INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, June 2, 1783 One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.
Page 2 has a d
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Great account of the siege of Fort Schuyler...
Item #703274
September 04, 1777
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 4, 1777 Page 3 has Revolutionary War content including an item reading: "We hear Sir William Howe has requested his Majesty, for very essential reasons, to allow him to exchange General Lee for some British officers; but that such a measure has been strongly opposed by some persons in high office."
A report from Fishk... See More
The Federal edifice: a famous engraving!
Item #703265
January 16, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, January 16, 1788 This is one of the more desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle, also from Boston.
Russell, the publisher, devised a cartoon showing each state as... See More
Natural Bridge, Virginia...
Item #703255
October 03, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1885 The full front page is a print of: "Hon. Ira Davenport, Republican Candidate for Governor of New York" with a related article on him inside.
Among the prints inside are a full page Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Holding Him Up To Ridicule"; a nice, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Summer Resorts in... See More
Lengthy Jefferson report... Marie Antoinette is sentenced and beheaded...
Item #703231
January 15, 1794
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 15, 1794 This is a quite scarce 18th century American title, this being the volume 2, number 13 issue. It existed only until 1799.
All of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report Of the Secretary of State on the Privileges and Restrictions on the Commerce of the United States in Foreign Countries" which... See More
Washington and General Anthony Wayne...
Item #703230
June 07, 1796
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 7, 1796 Near the bottom of the front page is a note to Congress concerning the taking possession of the posts at Detroit and Michilimachiac, signed in type by the President: G. Washington.
Page 3 has a note: "Letters from West Point mention that the troops are under marching orders to take possession of the posts at Otswego and Niagara...The ... See More
Washington's Farewell Address...
Item #703206
September 29, 1796
UNITED STATES CHRONICLE, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 29, 1796
* President George Washington
* Farewell Address (retirement)
If there was a list of the most historic utterances of the post-Revolutionary War era, this issue would have to rank near the top.
All of pages 1 and 2, and nearly a column of page 3 are taken up with an address: "To The People of the United... See More
War in the Niagara vicinity... Calling for troops...
Item #703069
February 15, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 15, 1814 The front page is entirely taken up with "An Act" of Congress for "Provisions For Filling The Ranks of the Regular Army..." signed: James Madison, plus "An Act--Authorizing the President...to cause certain regiments...to be enlisted for five years or during the war." signed: James Madison, as well as a very lengthy account hea
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The Constitution captures the Java... American capture Toronto, but General Pike is killed...
Item #703014
May 11, 1813
THE WAR, New York, May 11, 1813
* USS Constitution - William Bainbridge
* HMS Java - Henry Lambert
One-third of the front page is taken up with: "Capture of the Java" by the frigate Constitution. Also on the front page: "Late & Important Intelligence from England" and "Blockade of the American Coast".
Inside includes: "Capture of Little Yo... See More
A mutiny attempt on the frigate Congress?
Item #702803
April 28, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 28, 1800 Page 3 has an interesting report headed: "Mutiny - On Road the Congress Frigate" with the text beginning: "On the 4th inst. a most serious & alarming mutiny broke out on board the Congress frigate, of 36 runs, lying at Craney Island..." with more detail. It appears an all-out mutiny was averted. We can find nothing abo... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #702763
January 29, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803 Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, two discrete archival mends inside not close to the mentioned content, nice condition.
John Brown is sentenced...
Item #702746
November 05, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 5, 1859 Page 4 has a report from Washington: "Reliable letters from Richmond state that under no possible circumstances will Gov. Wise commute Brown's sentence. His fate may be considered as sealed..." with a bit more.
Page 5 has 2 columns taken up with: "The Invasion of Virginia" "Public Feelings--Sentence of Brown--State of the Prisoner&... See More
Jefferson and Aaron Burr...
Item #702739
August 05, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1807 The front page has a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Page 2 has a report noting: "The trial of Mr. Burr for High Treason...commenced on Monday last...".
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spine, good condition.
Six Acts of Congress signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702684
May 31, 1805
EASTERN ARGUS, Portland (Maine; at this time it was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820), May 31, 1805
* President John Adams
* (6) Acts of Congress
Over half of the front page is taken up with six Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to: "... regulating the grants of land & providing for the disposal of the lan... See More
Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...
Item #702594
August 03, 1848
THE BATTERY, Washington, Aug. 3, 1848 This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.
In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their candidate and publicize their political platform. Such newspapers were short-lived; once the elect... See More
Causes & Necessities for Taking Up Arms... Edmund Burke's historic speech...
Item #702529
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1775 Taking 3 1/2 pages is "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philadelphia, setting forth the Causes and Necessities of their taking up Arms", signed in type at the end: John Hancock & Charles Thomson, dated "Philadelphia, July 6, 1775".This famou... See More
Pamphlet comparing the Washington & Jefferson administrations...
Item #702521
January 01, 1810
A pamphlet, with the full title page noting; "The NEW-ENGLAND PATRIOT: Being A Candid Comparison of the Principles and Conduct of the WASHINGTON and JEFFERSON Administrations. The Whole Founded Upon Indisputable Facts & Public Documents, to which reference is made in the Text And Notes": with the imprint noting: "Boston: Printed by Russell and Cutler, 1810".
Complete in ov... See More
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga...
Item #702480
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 * Battles of Saratoga
* General John Burgoyne surrenders
* Germantown and Brandywine
The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War".
This is one of the more historic issues of the Revolutionary War wi... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Interesting on the capture of Jeff. Davis...
Item #702458
May 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1865 The entire front page and over half of the back page are taken up with very detailed and verbatim accounts of those called to give testimony in the trial of the Lincoln assassins.
The front page first column heads include: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Full Report of the Proceedings on Thursday" "Testimony to the Cruel Treatment of Our Priso... See More
Image of Lincoln, and the Republican platform...
Item #702432
June 22, 1860
GOODHUE COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, June 22, 1860 The top of page 2 has one of the better political notices supporting Lincoln for President we have seen, and much desired by collectors.
Although the text is simple and typical: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois. For Vice President, HANNIBAL HAMLIN, of Maine" the focus is the rare image of a beardless A... See More
Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...
Item #702431
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861 Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C.
The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old Abe Kissed by a Pretty Girl" "His Reception at Buffalo" "Accident to Major Hunter" "T... See More
The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...
Item #702427
November 02, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803 The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senators who voted against the treaty and those who voted in favor of the treaty.... See More
Battle of Springfield, Missouri... Movements of Mrs. Lincoln....
Item #702201
September 05, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the many war-related column heads are: "A Civil War Wanted at Our Doors" "The Effect of the Abolition of Slavery Upon the North--Henry Clay's Opinion" "The War In Missouri! Visit to
... See More
Printed on cornhusk paper... By & for the unemployed...
Item #702127
January 01, 1894
HARD TIMES, San Francisco, California, January, 1894
* Printed on thick corn husk paper
Likely a short-lived newspaper--this is the volume 1, number 2 issue--interesting for both the focus and the paper upon which it is printed.
As for the latter, this appears to be a cornhusk paper made from ground corn husks, is a golden color and of very thick stock.
As noted on page 2: &quo... See More
Print of Acton's first meeting house...
Item #702113
December 21, 1882
THE ACTON MONITOR, Massachusetts, Dec. 21, 1882 This is the volume 1, number 7 issue by "The Evangelical Society of Acton". The front page features a print of: "The First Meeting House of Acton".
Four pages, good condition.
First of this title we have offered...
Item #702112
November 26, 1874
PUBLIC SPIRIT, Ayer, Massachusetts, Nov. 26, 1874 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted To The Local Interests of Towns in Middlesex and Worcester Counties", which is exactly what is inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one tape mend inside, good condition.
Early newspaper from Oregon...
Item #702111
October 12, 1867
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Oct. 12, 1867 This is one of the earliest Oregon newspapers we have offered. Typical news of the day and a wealth of advertisements. This was just 8 years after Oregon gained statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various tape mends inside, a bit of fold foxing.
Newspaper printed on plastic...
Item #702110
June 22, 1963
PLASTTRADING PALETTE, The Netherlands, June 12-22, 1963 This is a very curious & perhaps experimental or promotional newspaper printed entirely on plastic.
It was done by a plastics firm in The Netherlands to show how versatile plastic could be--it could even be used for printing newspapers. The "newspaper" appears to be an in-house publication, likely distributed to employees... See More
Promoting investment in the West...
Item #702109
April 01, 1878
THE NEW NORTHWEST, Philadelphia, April, 1878 Although the title & city of publication may seem in conflict, the theme printed in the masthead would explain it: "Devoted To The Interest of Railroad Investments, Land and Settlement".
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a paper focused on promoting the expansion and settlement of the West. Articles include: "Red River Va... See More
Building the Capitol... Slave ads in 1820....
Item #702100
April 14, 1820
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, April 14, 1820 Page 2 has: "AN ACT making further appropriations for continuing the work upon the centre building of the Capitol, and other public buildings." This and 3 other acts are each signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
The back page has: "100 Dollars Reward...for...my two negro slaves, Lewis and George..." w
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The back page has: "100 Dollars Reward...for...my two negro slaves, Lewis and George..." w
Bandits are planning to invade Texas...
Item #702099
April 25, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1818 Page 2 has an article: "New Banditti" that reports: "...that banditti, composed of French and other Europeans, were forming a military nest at Galveston [Galveston]...and that they intended to invade from thence the Spanish province of Texas...".
pages, never bound nor trimmed, in great condition.
Containing 'romance, literature, & general intelligence'...
Item #702098
July 23, 1859
BANNER OF LIGHT, New York & Boston, July 23, 1859 Within the masthead is: "A Weekly Journal Of Romance, Literature & General Intelligence" which pretty much describes what is found within.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, minimal fold & margin wear, good condition.
Uncommon "Special Number" focused solely on Henry Stanley in Africa...
Item #701888
February 06, 1878
STANLEY IN AFRICA, "Special Number of the Illustrated London News", Feb. 6, 1878
* David Livingstone & Henry Morton Stanley
This is a special issue with its own, exploration-themed masthead, containing a wealth of text on Henry Stanley exploring Africa, as well as 24 related prints, 3 of which are doublepage prints.
The text is set in wide, two-column format rather... See More
Panoramic view of Petersburg, Virginia...
Item #701851
September 03, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 3, 1864 There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
The tipped-in, doublepage centerfold has two, large, panoramic prints: "The War In America - View of Petersburg & Its Suburbs From General Lee's Headquarters".
Twenty-four pages, gre... See More
The much desired, very colorful, 'Proteus' edition...
Item #701739
February 26, 1900
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Feb. 26, 1900 As noted at the top this is the: "PROTEUS EDITION".
For many years the Picayune produced a much-desired, huge, colorful foldout edition called the "Proteus Edition" in celebration of the Mardi Gras parade. This is that edition for 1909. It is an eight page newspaper produced on high-quality, coated paper and folds out to one... See More
Colonel Washington... Battle of Ticonderoga...
Item #701738
August 22, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 22, 1758 This issue contains a great wealth of reporting from the French & Indian War.
The photo shows the first part of a lengthy letter from General Abercromby to Secretary Pitt describing his attack plan and subsequent defeat at Fort Ticonderoga. With regard to the French strategy of constructing a near impregnable barricade before the fort, the report says... See More
The 'Goofy Gazette' says it all...
Item #701737
July 02, 1932
GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932 As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most needed in the depths of the Depression.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.
Only one issue is recorded in the United States...
Item #701721
October 14, 1795
KLINE'S CARLISLE WEEKLY GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14, 1795 This is a very scarce title from 18th century America, the first we have been able to offer in 20 or more years. Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" notes that only the American Antiquarian Society has this issue.
Four pages, excellent condition.
Published by soldiers for injured soldiers from World War I...
Item #701720
May 15, 1919
THE HOME-AGAIN with which is merged THE RIGHT-ABOUT, New York, May 15, 1919 As noted in the masthead: "Published by Soldiers For Soldier-Patients at Debarkation and General Hospitals of the Port of New York". Seemingly meant for injured soldiers returning home from World War I. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Eight pages, foxing to the top half of page 1, wear at the folds ... See More
Jeff Davis dressed as a woman to escape?
Item #701628
May 16, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 16, 1865
* President Jefferson Davis captured
* Irwinville, Irwin County, Georgia
* Very rare illustration w/ overcoat
An interesting graphic on the front page with a full-figure print of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, as captured dressed in woman's clothes. It is headed: "JEFF. DAVIS As 'The Stern Statesman'--La... See More
A less common title from the Civil War...
Item #701623
December 31, 1861
THE MARYLAND NEWS SHEET, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1861
* Rare publication
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Civil War.
Reports include: "War Items--From Fortress Monroe" "From Gen. Banks' Division" "From Washington" and other items.
Believed to be complete as a single sheet issue, various wear at the folds and various archival mends, foxing... See More
Fall of Atlanta to the Yankees...
Item #701622
September 05, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES Sept. 5, 1864
* The Fall of Atlanta, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman
An historic issue as the front page announces the fall of Atlanta, with first column heads including: "OFFICIAL" "The Fall of Atlanta" "The Official Report of Maj.-Gen. Sherman" "His Strategy And Battles" "Gen. Hood Decamps from Atlanta in th... See More
Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester... Civil War map...
Item #701615
May 05, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1862 The front page is dominated by a Civil War map headed: "The Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester Point" with further details. Also first column heads include: "YORKTOWN CAPTURED!" "Flight of the Rebel Army..." "Gloucester Also Evacuated" "Our Cavalry & Light Artillery Pressing the Rebel Rear" "Important Even... See More
Teasing the competition... Civil War maps...
Item #701612
December 11, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1861 The front page has two interesting features: first, a nice Civil War map headed: "Topographical Map Of Virginia. From Leesburgh to Mathias Point and the Rappahannock, including Washington & Manassas." showing much detail.
Secondly, there are two cartoons making fun of the newspaper's competition, the New York Herald, with the first showing: &q... See More
The Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #701595
January 03, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Emancipation Proclamation
* Freedom for slaves
Although the front page has some great coverage on the battle of Murfreesboro & other war events, the prime content is on page 5 where the first column contains the complete text of the Emancipation Proclamation.
It is headed: "EMANCIPATION" "President L... See More
Full front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701591
June 22, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 22, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map, headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA - Position of the Rebel Forces, Batteries, Entrenchments and Encampments in Virginia -- The Fortifications for the Protection of Richmond."
Various war reporting on the inside pages.
Eight pages, a few small, older tape stains, good condition.... See More
Perhaps the very best issue reporting the Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #701590
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1862 This is arguably the best newspaper to have on the famous naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, with the front page dominated by a large and detailed map headed: "THE BATTLE OF THE IRON-CLAD STEAMERS. Scene of the Great Trial Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac, Sunday, March 9, 1862."
There are related first column heads: &q... See More
A issue, printed under two titles by two publishers...
Item #701581
March 11, 1862
THE FIRST MINNESOTA, Berryville, Virginia, March 11, 1862
* First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment
* Extremely rare Berryville, Virginia camp publication
A fascinating & very rare newspaper published under circumstances very similar to what would happen with the Daily Citizen of Vicksburg in early July, 1863.
The following is credited to Tim Russo, who did much re... See More
Five Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #701544
April 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 18, 1795 The front page is dominated by not one, but five Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Two of the Acts relate to the recent Whiskey Rebellion troubles: "An Act to Provide some Present Relief...who have Suffered in Their Property by the Insurgents in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania" and the... See More
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