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Two George Washington signatures in italics...
Item #701464
August 12, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 12, 1789 Much of the front page is taken up with: "Sketch of the Political State of America" which has interesting comments from the beginning months of the new federal government.
Page 2 has a message from the President to the House of Representatives. In it he expresses his concern about the Indians and a "...uniform and effectiv... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #701461
July 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 7, 1790 Most of the middle column on page 2 is taken up with three Acts of Congress, all headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and each signed in type by George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
Much of page 3 is taken up with reports from Congress. Page 3 also has several "Appointments" by the President, as ... See More
Reporting the big event--the East and West have been joined...
Item #701296
May 11, 1869
NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1869 The front page begins with over three columns taken up with this historic reporting of the completion of the transcontinental railroad which officially happened the day before, with the top of the first column heads: "EAST AND WEST" "Completion of the Great Line Spanning the Continent" "The Closing Work and Ceremonies at Promontory Summit... See More
A very rare comic newspaper...
Item #701295
March 11, 1899
THE JOURNALISTS' CLUB BAZOO, Baltimore, March 11, 1899
* Very rare one-off publication
An interesting and quite rare comic newspaper (bazoo is slang for mouth), noted sa "Vol. 12,999" and issue: "No. 000".
The drama it, full column headlines relate to a report--in very small type at the bottom: "...a newspaper man...as yet unknown...was detected in t... See More
General Sherman dines in Savannah...
Item #701294
January 28, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 28, 1865 The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full page print: " 'Tween Decks After Action--News From Home".
Other prints include: "New Year's Day in Savannah--General Sherman's Re... See More
Devoted to the interests of bands & orchestras...
Item #701254
August 01, 1886
BROPHY BROS' BAND RECORD, Philadelphia, August, 1886
* Very rare publication
* Musical instruments
The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests of Bands and Orchestras." And the content is certainly reflective of their focus. All the advertisements are instrument-related as well, many illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various archival mends at mar... See More
Signed by Ben Franklin on the front page...
Item #701206
March 11, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 11, 1780
* Signed in type by Benjamin Franklin
* American Revolutionary War era
Most of the front page is taken up with an interesting article titled: "Useful Hints for Learning to Swim, By Benjamin Franklin, LL.D.F.R.S In a Letter to a Friend" which is signed by him in type: B. FRANKLIN.
Unusual to have an item signed by Ben Frank... See More
Decorative masthead...
Item #701174
April 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 13, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with a nice coat-of-arms engraving featuring an Indian with a box and arrow.
The back page is decorative as well, as it has 20 illustrated advertisements, 19 of which are for houses fo... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington & Jefferson...
Item #701173
April 13, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 13, 1791 The front page features two Acts of Congress, one concerning "An Act for establishing the Salaries of the Executive Officers of the Government...". Both are signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by the Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, stains to the front page one of which affects the... See More
Congress creates Continental Currency... From Lexington & Concord forward...
Item #701118
November 16, 1775
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 16, 1775
* Creation of Continental Currency
* American Revolutionary War funding
* re. Battles of Lexington & Concord
A very significant issue in the financial history of the United States, as the front page reports the first issuance of Continental Currency to support the Revolutionary War. Datelined: &q... See More
Washington's famous Circular Letter from the end of the Revolutionary War, in which he tenders his resignation as Commander-in-Chief... Much more on the war's end...
Item #701081
August 01, 1783
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, August, 1783
* General George Washington
* Circular letter re. U.S. Army
* Revolutionary War ending
ing the Revolutionary War. It contains a wealth of reports concerning the concluding events of the war.
Pages 1 and 2 have: "Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States". Another page has a lengthy list... See More
Map of Europe...
Item #700999
August 06, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1866 Close to half of the front page is taken upon with a large map of: "THE LATE ITALIAN POSSESSIONS OF AUSTRIA. Map Showing the Territory of Venetia, which Austria has Ceded to the Emperor Napoleon." Related front page reports.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine from disbinding, generally good condition.
The Mexican War in California...
Item #700998
January 06, 1847
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1847 The front page has: "Railroad to the Pacific--The Public Lands" which would not come to fruition until 1869. Also: "From the Seat of War" which on the Mexican War; and: "From the Plains" concerns the Pawnee Indians and more.
Page 2 has half a column headed: "From California" with war-related reports in that theater... See More
See the nice back page print...
Item #700994
July 04, 1834
NEW YORK AMERICAN, July 4, 1834 The back page features a very nice print of a man reading a newspaper. It would make a nice logo for a newspaper collector.
Four pages, nice condition.
On the controversial Embargo Act...
Item #700993
April 19, 1808
THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 19, 1808 Page 2 has much on the latest supplement to the Embargo Act of Thomas Jefferson's, with: "A Hint to Mr. Jefferson" "Mr. Jefferson's Determination as to the Duration of the Embargo" "An Important Point Decided" and a bit more.
This latest addendum to the Embargo Act prohibited for the first time all exports of any go... See More
Captain Porter & the Battle of Valparaiso... Battle of Chippewa...
Item #700928
July 23, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1814 The issue begins with: "General Hull's Defence, to the Citizens of the United States" concerning his decision to surrender Detroit to the British. He was sentenced to be shot but was reprieved by President Madison. This letter is signed in type: William Hull, and takes over 2 1/2 pages.
Also in this issue: "Capt. Porter... See More
Military events in Canada...
Item #700899
October 30, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1746 The front page begins with a report datelined: "Louisbourgh" which is in Nova Scotia, Canada. It begins: "A party of the French Indians, undiscover'd, fell upon a detachment of soldiers that were at the island of St. John's..." with another report from there as well.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, full red tax sta... See More
Uncommon women's suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700889
May 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, May, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box, ... See More
Holland to have the first ambassador to America from Europe...
Item #700872
July 15, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 15, 1783 Inside includes a report: "Mr. Van Berkel, envoy from the States of Holland to the U.S. of America...He goes direct for Philadelphia, accompanied by many distinguished personages...and the high stile...of this first ambassador from any European state (after the peace) to America, marks pretty clearly the intentions & decided line of ... See More
On the execution of King Louis XVI...
Item #700859
February 07, 1793
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 7, 1793
* King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine
Page 2 includes: "The intelligence of the execution of Louis XVI has been received here with astonishment and horror. It has occasioned a violent ferment in the army; and deletions begin to be very considerable in consequence of the King's death..." with more.
F... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700853
November 03, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 3, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion, which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, wit... See More
General St. Clair's defeat against the Indians...
Item #700812
February 16, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Feb. 16, 1792 The front page has a report mentioning Captain Bligh, of mutiny on the Bounty fame, concerning his travels in the South Pacific.
The back page has a letter from New York concerning General St. Clair at Fort Washington & Fort Jefferson. Also, a letter from Kentucky beginning: "The news of the defeat of the troops under Governor St. Cla... See More
From 1787 York, England...
Item #700789
November 03, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 3, 1787
* Rare 18th century publication
A nice newspaper from the UK with mostly European reports and ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, full red tax stamp on the front page, small wear hole to the front leaf, minor rubbing.
AI notes: The York Chronicle was a prominent weekly newspaper published in York, England, first launched i... See More
Court decision concerning the infamous slave ship 'Wanderer'...
Item #700743
May 15, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1860
* Slave ship - slaver "Wanderer"
* Last documented shipment of slaves
* South Carolina court decision
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Decision On The Slave Trade" which deals with the rather infamous case of the slave ship 'Wanderer', about which much can be found online.
Four pag... See More
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address on the front page...
Item #700699
December 02, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York, Dec. 2, 1862
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
Contained in its entirety on the front page is the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Proposed Amendment of the Constitution". This was Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address.
Among the subheads are: "The African Slave Trade" "Negro Col
... See More
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
Contained in its entirety on the front page is the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Proposed Amendment of the Constitution". This was Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address.
Among the subheads are: "The African Slave Trade" "Negro Col
On the First Barbary War...
Item #700660
February 19, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 19, 1806 Th front page has: "Victory Over The French, Battle of Erems". The back page has a continued article from a previous issue, being a message from President Jefferson concerning the First Barbary War. It concludes in a future issue.
Four pages, nice condition.
Gaining victories in the Shenandoah Valley...
Item #700481
September 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VICTORY AGAIN" "Complete Rout of the Rebels" "The Shenandoah Valley" "Battle & Victory at Fisher's Hill" "The Enemy Driven from an Almost Impregnable Position" "Gen. Crook's Command Makes a Grand Charge" "Gallant & Succ... See More
Fall of Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #700477
February 22, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1865 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "CHARLESTON" "The Rebel Garrison Leave Under Cover of Night" "The City Surrendered by Mayor Macbeth" "ITS OCCUPATION BY OUR FORCES" "The Stars and Stripes Wave Over Sumter" "Over Two Hundred Pieces of Artillery Captured" and more.
Eight ... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #700344
April 16, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 16, 1793 A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. Inside has several runaway reward ads, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700236
June 29, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, June 29, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, fu... See More
News from America...
Item #700175
January 02, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Jan. 2, 1769 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than 2 years away.
The front page h... See More
Latest on the Civil War, with prints...
Item #700043
May 04, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 4, 1861 All of the front page text is headed: "The State of Affairs In America" which reports on the beginning events of the Civil War, which carries over to page 2.
Also on page twill are reports headed: "America" with even further derail on the early events of the war, including the bombing of Fort Sumter, etc.
Another p... See More
On the trial for the Mountain Meadows Massacre... Depredations by the Sioux Indians...
Item #699965
July 20, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 20, 1875 The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "The Mountain Meadow Trial Fixed For Tuesday" with a dateline from Beaver, Utah.
The Mountain Meadows Massacre was a series of attacks during the Utah War that resulted in the mass murder of at least 120 members of an emigrant wagon train, occurring in the southern Utah Territory at Mountain Meadows. ... See More
Great on the Mountain Meadows Massacre... Nice on Walt Whitman...
Item #699963
July 24, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 24, 1875
* Mountain Meadows Massacre
* Mormons - Mormonism trial
* John D. Lee - Brigham Young
* Trial of the conspirators begins
Page 7 has a report taking over half a column headed: "Mountain Meadow Massacre" "Beginning of the Trial of Conspirators--The Testimony of a Mormon Bishop and an Eye-Witness of the Massacre--The Cruel and ... See More
Extolling the virtues of Santa Barbara... Mormon leader defends polygamy...
Item #699901
February 11, 1879
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 11, 1879
* Future Mormon president John Taylor
* Defender of Polygamy - multiple wives
Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "SANTA BARBARA" "A Place Bountifully Endowed by Generous Nature" "A Lovely City by a Sunny Sea, With a Rich Tributary Back Country - California Dolce Far Niente.
A great article extolling t... See More
The Harper's Ferry slave insurrection...
Item #699714
October 30, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Front page first column heads include: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Conclusion of the Evidence" "The Indictment Against the Prisoners" "Joshua Gi... See More
Escobar Rebellion in Northern Mexico....
Item #699530
March 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 11 only, March 10, 1929
* Escobar Rebellion
* Maximato conflict
* President Emilio Portes Gil
* Jose Gonzalo Escobar
The front page of this section 11 only has a banner headline: "MEXICO AGAIN IS PLUNGED INTO CIVIL WAR" with banner subhead, two related illustrations and two photos of key figures. (see) Lengthy text here.
Other topics throughout. Comp... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #699463
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Oct. 28, 1704 * Volume 1 - Number 13 issue
* Rare 18th century publication
A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #13. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Observatory's Preparation for his Trial. The Argument of the Whiggs, Th... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #699461
March 15, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, March 15, 1722 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is 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 w... See More
Rare title from this era...
Item #699458
December 02, 1718
THE FLYING-POST: OR, THE POSTS-MASTER, London, March 11, 1717-8 (1718 by today's calendar) In 1695 the Licensing Act of England was allowed to lapse, which caused several newspapers to begin publication, this title being one of them. But this is certainly one of the more rare titles as we have only offered a few in the past 50 years.
Filled with various reports from Europe, with close t... See More
Handsome, early newspaper from Scotland...
Item #699444
October 13, 1746
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, May 24, 1748 A typical newspaper of the date with various reports from Europe. A wealth of advertisements as well. This is a very handsome issue with the full & decorative red tax stamp on the front page.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, 9 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.
Early title from London...
Item #699442
November 04, 1741
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Nov. 4, 1741 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on pages 2 and 4. Most issues are single sheet, however this is a four page newspaper.
Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Early Dutch newspaper from The Hague...
Item #699428
November 15, 1698
HAEGSE MERCUR, The Hague, The Netherlands, Nov. 15, 1698
* Rare 17th century publication
Nice engraving of the winged Mercury in the masthead of this small-size newspaper. Four pages, totally in the Dutch language, 6 by 7 3/4 inches, great condition.
AI notes: The Haegse Mercur (also spelled Haagse Mercurius) was a late‑17th‑century Dutch periodical printed in The Hague that combine... See More
Baseball in cartoons...
Item #699415
July 28, 1900
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1900 The prime feature would be the nice full page containing nine comic baseball prints captioned: "Some Fine Points of the National Game". A very displayable page on its own.
The full front page is a two-color print: "Is This Imperialism?" showing Uncle Sam and William McKinley against the Chinese. Other prints within include: &q... See More
Early title from London... News from America...
Item #699393
September 03, 1740
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony is dated: "Boston in New England, July 17, 1740". The address concerns a dispute in the property line with the colony of New Hampshire.
The other item is a report noti... See More
A short-live title from the nation's capital...
Item #699381
February 15, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 15, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has the President's address: "To the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States" concer... See More
Assassination of JFK with many photos...
Item #699367
November 23, 1963
DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 23, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
The front page is dominated by the dramatic report: "PRESIDENT KILLED" with a related subhead, and the famous photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn into office on board the airplane before returning to Washington. Much more inside as the photos show.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, light dirtiness to the front page, nice con... See More
Early from San Diego... Situation in Arizona...
Item #699250
November 11, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 11, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
The front page has: "The Situation In Arizona" with subheads: "The New Indian Policy--Exertions of Gov. McCormick" "Vindication of the People of Arizona" "Protest Against... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699219
August 14, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 2, 1758; Aug. 14, 1759; Feb. 19, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 27, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More
Scarce anti-Masonic newspaper...
Item #698814
November 19, 1828
BLACK RIVER GAZETTE, Lowville, New York, Nov. 19, 1828
* Rare Anti-Masonic publication
This is considered an anti-Masonic newspaper which existed from 1825 thru 1833. This is the first of this title we have located in our 50+ years.
Contents seems much like most newspapers of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
AI notes: The Black River Gazette of Lo... See More
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