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715496

Rare piece of political Americana: the Gerry-Mander...

Item #715496

January 01, 1817

Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."



* Extremely rare!

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Information from dealer Barry Lawrence Ruderman notes:

"Rare political broadside featuring the first political cartoon in American history to visualize and satirize gerrymandering, one of the most enduring d... See More  

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$15,000.00
713859

Lincoln is elected! On Lincoln's integrity, and what he did on election day...

Item #713859

November 09, 1860

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 9, 1860  With Lincoln's election reported in this issue, page 3 has a report: "Abraham Lincoln At Home" which is: "...a private letter, written by a professional gentleman in Springfield, Ill., to an intimate friend...it bears such forcible & convincing testimony to the high characer & mental ability of Mr. Lincoln...". The fu... See More  

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713731

The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...

Item #713731

August 07, 1790

(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790



The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).



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705134

Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...

Item #705134

September 29, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790  The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states i
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705116

Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...

Item #705116

November 28, 1867

THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Nov. 28, 1867  A very rare & desired title by any baseball collection as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.

Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before changing its name to the 'American Chronicle' (which in turn lasted only 31 more)... See More  

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705077

From perhaps the most famous town of the Old West...

Item #705077

October 31, 1880

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, October 31, 1880  Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one.

Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in popular culture. This issue was printed just under a year before the fa... See More  

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705072

Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...

Item #705072

July 26, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666  Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his prison in the castle of the Dardanelli, encouraging them to stand fast and not to waiver in their opinions, for he had yet eight months left to work their restoration to Jerusalem, ... See More  

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705031

George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign...

Item #705031

January 12, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1779  The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter beginning: "I have lately met with...Mr. Deane's address to the public and one or two pieces relative rto it, for I cannot call them refutations, under the signature of Common Sense and Thomas Payne [sic], who I find are the same..." with more on... See More  

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704994

Civil War letter written in the field...

Item #704994

April 03, 1863

Civil War letter headed: "Camp near White Oak Church, Va., April 3rd, 1863".

A great Civil War letter written in the field to the soldier's sister. A few bits include: "...We have been out 5 hours. We were reviewed by Fighting Joe Hooker and I do not believe the army was ever in better condition...The rebels camp are plainly visible from our parade ground...One report is they a... See More  

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704987

Our earliest report on Lincoln's political career...

Item #704987

December 30, 1854

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1854  Political reports on Abraham Lincoln are extremely elusive before 1858, the year he gained national attention with the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Most early mentions of Lincoln are small, classified ads in his hometown newspaper promoting his law firm.

Page 4 has an inconspicuous report from "Illinois" which ends with a very prophetic statement: "... See More  

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704979

Terrific slave auction illustration from 1856 - one of the most desirable...

Item #704979

November 29, 1856

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 29, 1856   The most notable item within this issue is the very nice full page print captioned: "Slave Sale, Charleston, South Carolina, From A Sketch By Eyre Crowe", which depicts the sale of over a dozen slaves.

This woodcut print of Eyre Crowe's painting remains one of the most desired on the slave trade as only rarely are... See More  

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704568

Ben Franklin is selected...

Item #704568

March 12, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 12, 1776  Nice to be able to offer an American newspaper from 1776, and better yet from Philadelphia.

The front page features a letter dated February 26, 1776 signed in type by: Benjamin Franklin, which begins: "I am extremely sensible to the honor done and by my fellow citizens, in choosing me their Representative in Assembly...appoint... See More  

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703840

Rare San Francisco print from 1849...

Item #703840

September 01, 1849

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 29, 1849  The front page of this issue features a terrific engraving headed: "A View Of The Town And Harbor Of San Francisco." The engraving is five columns wide and measures 7 by 11 5/8 inches. In addition to the engraving are several reports "From The Gold Region".

The reports include: "Beach Combers--Inspectors--Land Speculators--Goods... See More  

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703515

The Crisis... Thomas Paine... George Washington letter...

Item #703515

April 26, 1782

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Mass., April 26, 1782  The entire front page & some of the back page are taken up with an address: "To The People Of America" by Thomas Paine, signed in type: COMMON SENSE. This was Paine's dissertation on the necessity of taxation, the full text of which is available online.

Paine begins by referring to his famous Crisis series, specifically #9, and repr... See More  

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703514

Anger at Burgoyne for surrendering at Saratoga... Paine talks of "Common Sense"...

Item #703514

September 14, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1779

One-third of the front page and most of a column on page 2 are taken up with a wonderful letter "To Lt. General Burgoyne".

Portions include: "...Hear then, General Burgoyne, what the people know & learn what they expect. They know that you solicited the command of any army; they are well apprized that never was an army bett... See More  

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702437

Great account of the Battle of the Alamo...

Item #702437

April 18, 1836

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 18, 1836  Page 2 has a fine & detailed account of the historic Battle of the Alamo.

It is headed: "Highly Important From Texas--Bexar Fallen--The Garrison All Slaughtered--Col. Crockett Killed". The text reads in part: "...The war has assumed a serious aspect. On the 25th Feb., the Texan garrison in Bexar, of 150 men,... See More  

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702039

Mammoth City, California...

Item #702039

October 04, 1879

MAMMOTH CITY HERALD, Mono County, California,  Oct. 4, 1879  Now called Mammoth Lakes, this town sits at 7,880 ft. elevation. Gregory notes that this title began June 25, 1879 and ended some time in 1881. Only one institution has any issues of this title.

Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old M
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701984

First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...

Item #701984

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York  This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.

The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, 1832; Oct. 6, 1832; Nov. 10, 1832; Nov. 17, 1832; Dec. 8, 1832; and April 4, 1833.

Note that the ... See More  

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701902

Printed on a Southern plantation... The "reign of terror"...

Item #701902

December 08, 1862

THE COUNTRYMAN, Turnwold, Putnam County, Georgia, Dec. 8, 1862  The entire front page is taken up with a poem: "The Old Plantation!"

Page 3 has an editorial: "War" and page 4 is taken up with a great editorial headed: "The Reign of Terror". It begins: "We have indeed fallen upon evil times. With an outside foe pressing upon us with the avowed object of exte... See More  

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701494

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on the front page, in a newspaper printed 102 miles away...

Item #701494

November 27, 1863

UNION COUNTY STAR & LEWISBURG CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 27, 1863  The top of the front page has a small notice: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN" from almost a year before the election.

The noteworthy report on the front page is a printing of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It is part of a lengthier and very detailed account headed: "Dedication at Gettysburg" wit... See More  

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701323

Dr. John Morgan defends himself as Surgeon General of the United States... Silas Deane's letter in defense of himself...

Item #701323

December 09, 1778

THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Dec. 9, 1778  New Jersey was the last of the 13 original colonies to have a newspaper. This is the volume 1, number 53 issue.

The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter: "To the Citizens and Freemen of the United States of America" signed in type at the end: John Morgan, October 1, 1778.

This let... See More  

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701142

The federal capital will be at Princeton... On Washington's circular letter...

Item #701142

September 02, 1783

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT AND WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 2, 1783  The entire front page and taken up with a report from a town meeting concerning the revolt of the officers at the end of the war demanding their pay. The report begins: "The town made choice of a committee to take into consideration the last official circular letter of his Excellency Gen. Washington...pointing out... See More  

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701096

The Boston Massacre: two great reports...

Item #701096
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770  Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report on the Boston Massacre.

The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an excellent & historic report of the Boston Massacre, headed: "AMERICAN AFFAIRS" and the article prefaced with: "The following Report of the Committee of the Town of Boston, transmitted to Governor P... See More  

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698970

"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...

Item #698970

September 08, 1854

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Sept. 8, 1854  We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.

Among the articles: "The Results of Emancipation" "The Fugitive Slave Act--Proposition For Its Repeal
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698853

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

Item #698853

February 24, 1736

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1735/6  The double year reflects the two calendars in use at the time. My today's calendar the year is 1736. 

As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1736. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the... See More  

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687220

Rare Paul Revere engraving... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Quebec...

Item #687220

February 09, 1776

THE ESSEX JOURNAL & NEW HAMPSHIRE PACKET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Feb. 9, 1776  There were but a few masthead engravings of the 18th century which were created by Paul Revere. The "Massachusetts Spy" is perhaps the most famous, plus there is the engraving in the "Boston Gazette" as well, with these two newspapers being among the most common in a relative sense. But... See More  

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687212

The Philadelphia Tea Party...

Item #687212

January 14, 1774

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, Jan. 14, 1774  The front page has a report beginning: "We hear from Charles-Town [Charleston], South Carolina, that the sending back the tea ship having been by accident or design, delayed till the expiration of the 20 days after which by the act the duties are to become payable, the tea was then seized by the Custom-house Officers & land... See More  

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$852.00
678570

Rare Honolulu newspaper on Pearl Harbor... The best "War Declared" issue ?

Item #678570

December 08, 1941

HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN,  Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, Dec. 8, 1941 "Last Edition"  The very famous Dec. 7 issue of this paper has been reprinted so many times that genuine issues are difficult to find, although they do exist.

Equally as rare--if not more so--is the last edition of the December 8 issue which has a very similar headline, with the huge & bold: "WAR&quo... See More  

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677727

Great map showing North America... On taxing America without their consent...

Item #677727
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776  The prime feature of this issue is the great map showing all of the western hemisphere titled: "A New Projection of the Western Hemisphere of the Earth on a Plane shewing the proportions of its several parts nearly as on a Globe, By J. Hardy, at Eton College."  The map is dated at the bottom: "by F. Newbery, Ludgat
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667876

Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...

Item #667876
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777  Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begins: "The fortune of war having thrown Major-General Prescot in our hands, I beg leave to propos... See More  

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$345.00
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