Interesting dialogue newspaper from 1682...
Item #670096
May 23, 1682
HERACLITUS RIDENS, London, May 23, 1682 An interesting and uncommon dialogue newspaper, which was a typical format for some periodicals of that day. Subtitled: "A Dialogue between Jest & Earnest, Concerning the Times."
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, two tiny burn holes affect just 5 letters, good condition.
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #675892
January 23, 1691
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 23, 1691
* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
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* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1696 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
Over 320 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1695. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper prin... See More
A handsome newspaper...
Item #670105
March 03, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, March 3, 1715 One of the nicer mastheads of the early 18th century with two nice engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news.
The front page includes: "Tuesday last being the birthday of her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the court then went out of mourning & there was a great appearance of the nobilit... See More
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #649264
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
Quite uncommon from London... 1723... 1724...
Item #675893
February 14, 1724
THE TRUE BRITON, London, Feb. 14, 1723-4
* Early 18th century
The double date is due to the use of both the Julian (1723) & *Gregorian (1724) calendars at the time. A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead. Rather than present news reports, this newspaper is almost entirely editorial with much on politics. The back page i... See More
Spanish cause trouble on the American seas...
Item #671791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1739 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Of the Nature of Fire, Continu'd" "Proposal for Amending the Ten Commandments" "Seventh & Eighth Commandments, how to be Understood" "Ninth and Tenth, how to be Taken" "The Case of the South Sea Company" "Reaso
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A "newspaper" for commoners...
Item #670095
February 28, 1754
THE CONNOISSEUR "By Mr. Town [pseud.], Critic, and Censor-General", London, Oct. 23, 1755 A weekly paper which lasted about 2 1/2 years as a "commoner's" counterpart to "The World" (which we sell as well), a periodical of about the same time which dealt more with the interests of aristocrats.
James Boswell says in his "Life of Johnson", "...I... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666692
January 01, 1759
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for adding certain annuities...to the joint stock...and for carrying the several duties therein mentioned to the Sinking fund..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Pirates are hanged in Martinique...
Item #667019
June 14, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1765 Page 6 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston and Savannah containing various news reports. One bit notes: "...from Martinico...he saw three pirates hanged there; eleven others were also condemned. They belonged to a pirate sloop of six carriage guns...".
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, go... See More
Boundary troubles with the Cherokee Indians...
Item #666937
July 17, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1766 An inside page has reports datelined from Charleston, Philadelphia and Annapolis, dealing with various unrelated items.
An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the limits between their lands & those
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An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the limits between their lands & those
News from NewYork City...
Item #670149
November 03, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 3, 1766 Page 2 is mostly taken up with news reports headed: "America" with datelines from Martinique and New York, the latter having details concerning a trial.
Four pages, handsome masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Early Florida mention...
Item #670139
September 12, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 12, 1767 Page 2 has a report noting that Halifax, Nova Scotia, has: "...upwards of 300 houses have been built in that place within the course of two years...".
Another page has a report taken from "The South Carolina Gazette", mostly taken up with of the Lt. Governor of West Florida which includes: "...What most other Colonie... See More
Ben Franklin appointed agent...
Item #667014
December 19, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #649259
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five issues of this famous newspaper, one each from 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years in and around the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 1st and somewhat 2nd-rate issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during this formative period in world history. Most are 4 pages, a... See More
A middle-ground approach to the war in America...
Item #658972
February 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 6, 1779 The back page has a brief yet very interesting report: "The total abandonment of America has brought on some little struggles in the Cabinet within these few days. Some were so frugal & conscientious to talk of the expense and the impracticability of holding it. Others still asked for more money and more blood. A middle course is said t... See More
The siege of Pondicherry, India...
Item #663034
March 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, March 18, 1779 The entire issue is taken up with various reports concerning the Siege of Pondicherry, a military action in India which was part of the Anglo-French War. Included is: "Capitulation for Pondicherry" which includes all 26 Articles of the capitulation signed in type by Hector Munro and Edward Vernon at the "camp before Pon... See More
Inquiring as to why Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown...
Item #671974
March 11, 1782
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 11, 1782 The top of page 2 has a report from the House of Lords concerning: "...summoned to go into an enquiry on the causes of the loss of Lord Cornwallis's army at York Town...the opinion of this committee that a principal cause of the loss of the army under the command of Earl Cornwallis at York Town arose from the want of a sufficie... See More
Very descriptive of St. Lucia...
Item #660235
April 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1782 Inside has over a full page article: "An Account of the Island of St. Lucia" which is very descriptive. The accompanying map called for is lacking. The other plate called for is lacking as well.
Complete in 56 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Formatted very much like the Gentleman's Magazine but a much more s... See More
From the year before the creation of the Constitution...
Item #658797
February 03, 1786
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Page 2 has: "State of North Carolina - An Act for the Regulation of Commerce". The back page has an illustrated ad for a "Hat Manufactory" which shows t... See More
A continued article by Thomas Paine...
Item #668564
July 06, 1786
THE NEW HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, July 6, 1786 (year in Roman numerals) From the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War & the creation of the federal constitution. Inside has nearly a full page on: "Dissertations on Government Paper Money, etc. By the Author of Common Sense (continued)". Also inside are several Acts of the Connecticut legislat... See More
Creating a new federal government...
Item #652571
March 01, 1789
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March, 1789 The first 8 pages are taken up with: "A Concise History of the Late War In America" continued in a future issue. Also inside: "On the Duties of a Physician" which takes over 5 pages; "On the Requisites For Making a Man" "An Essay on Genius" and more. Near the back is: "The Chronicle" wit... See More
Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State...
Item #671962
February 08, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1792 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Secretary of State" which includes a letter signed by him in type: Tho. Jefferson.
Other news of the day & a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, some scattered foxing, good condition.
President Washington on an Act of Congress concerning minting copper coins...
Item #665866
January 15, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 15, 1793 Page 3 has within a lengthy report of events from the: "Congress of the United States--House of Representatives" an item noting: "A message was received from the President of the U.S....informing the House that he has approved & signed two acts which originated in the House, viz. an act ... See More
A great, late 1700's American newspaper...
Item #672110
February 13, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1793 If you are looking for a very nice, typical American newspaper of the late 1700's, here's a great one for a modest price. A four page issue with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, but included with this issue is a single sheet "Supplement" giving 6 pages in total. Wide, never-trimmed margins ... See More
Concerns about the Jay Treaty...
Item #665846
August 08, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 8, 1795 Three-quarters of the front page is taken up with: "The Objections to the Treaty Refuted", referring to the controversial Jay Treaty. Page 2 has a document which also expresses concerns about the Jay Treaty, carrying over to page 3.
Four pages, foxing, loss at the right margin causes some text loss to ads on the back leaf.
An obscure 18th century religious title from New York...
Item #670392
THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, November & December, 1795 A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.Eighty pages, disbound without a full title/contents pages, 4 3/4 by 8 inches, minor foxing, nice condition. ... See More
A letter from Horatio Nelson...
Item #665848
November 21, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov 21, 1795 Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the famous: Horatio Nelson, concerning recent naval events.
The back page begins with a poem titled: "Negro's Prayer".
Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
Washington reduces the size of the cent and half cent coins...
Item #659372
January 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Jan. 30, 1796 Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" concerning the: "...act establishing a mint & regulating the coins of the United States.." which relates to the reduction of the size of the copper coin due to the increased cost of copper. It is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
A significant numismatic item.
Four pages... See More
Selling land in the Northwest Territory...
Item #668638
September 06, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York Sept. 6, 1796 The back page has two notices concerning: "Lands of the United States" from the Northwest Territory which will be sold at auction, with the details including a very lengthy chart noting the acres, number of lots, etc. Each is signed in type by the Secretary of the Treasury: Oliver Wolcott.
Four pages, very nice conditio... See More
Two documents signed by Sam Adams...
Item #669559
November 23, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 23, 1796 Handsome masthead makes this a nice issue for display. Page 3 has an: "Address" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. And there is also a Resolve from the Mass. House of Representatives also signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, tiny hole at a fold juncture not close to mentioned content, nice condition... See More
Account of Louis XVI's attorney in the latter days...
Item #669102
October 11, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 11, 1797 The front page has an interesting report prefaced with: "The following particulars respecting the last moments of Louis XVI are extracted from...papers of the respectable but unfortunate Malescherees, one of the three counsel who assisted the unhappy Monarch on his trial."
One bit notes: "...It was I who first... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665615
January 23, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 23, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 179... See More
Growing tensions with France...
Item #660504
March 15, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 15, 1798 The front page begins with an Act off the Mass. legislature: "...to lessen the dangerous evils of Canine Madness, and other Injuries occasioned by Dogs."
Page 2 has some reports on the tensions between the United States and France, including a letter signed in type by the President: John Adams.
The back page has many nice illustrated ... See More
President John Adams responds...
Item #668958
October 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 4, 1798 Page 2 contains an address of the field officers from Baltimore County to the President, as we as an address of the grand jury of Dutchess County in New York, with the response signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
The Yellow Fever epidemic...
Item #671958
October 06, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Oct. 6, 1798 An unusual issue being single sheet rather than the typical 4 pages due to the on-going Yellow Fever Epidemic which ravaged much of the Eastern United States at that time.
There are front page articles relating to the epidemic including a report on the number of recent deaths from the fever, one taking over a full column.
Four pages, never-trimmed, irr... See More
Responses from the President, John Adams...
Item #668962
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1798 Page 2 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Kanhawa County, with the response signed: John Adams. Also an address from the grand jurors of Hampshire County to the President, with the response signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
President John Adams responds...
Item #668994
November 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 26, 1798 Inside has an address to the President by the grand jury of Middlesex County, Mass., followed by his "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, scattered foxing, nice condition.
Confirmation of Napoleon's defeat by Nelson...
Item #668995
November 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 30, 1798 Page 2 has a report noting: "...confirms the account in our paper...of the total defeat of Buonaparte's fleet. One of the editors is gone to the Roads for the official account which the captain omitted to bring from on board--as soon as he returns it shall be laid before our readers..." and a bit more.
Four ... See More
From the heart of Jefferson's presidency...
Item #666403
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia A lot of eleven issues from 1803 offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policies. Each issue is in "2nd rate" or damaged condition, yet still a wealth of interesting reading.
Great item on Dickinson College in Carlisle...
Item #671977
February 28, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1803 The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students, and that: "...trustees & professors are equally solicitous that the seminary should be placed on a respectable footing & that as complete an education should be obtained ... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the judiciary in 1776...
Item #667464
May 10, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 10, 1803 Page 2 has a nice items reflecting up a letter signed by: Th. Jefferson from 1776 concerning the judiciary.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches foxing & minor wear at the margins.
Five front page Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #668133
February 13, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 1807 Half of the front page is taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is for the erection of light houses, and another for surveying the coasts of the U.S.
Four pages, nice condition.
The historic Embargo, which would lead to the War of 1812...
Item #667217
April 11, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 11, 1812 Over half a page is taken up with the full text of this historic: "Embargo Law" signed in type by the President: James Madison on April 4, 1814. It is titled: "An ACT Laying an Embargo on all the Ships and Vessels in the Ports and Harbours of the United States, for a Limited Time." Further inside are reports from the "Ho... See More
The capture of the frigate Chesapeake......
Item #664867
June 24, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 24, 1813 Page 2 has some great reporting from the War of 1812 with items headed: "General Dearborn to General Armstrong" dated at Fort George. Then letters from Isaac Chauncey and H. Dearborn as well with war details.
But the most notable report is: "Authentic--Particulars Concerning the Chesapeake" which has a subhead: "Capture o... See More
Many reports from the War of 1812...
Item #664872
July 15, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 15, 1813 The ftpg. has a lengthy editorial on the War of 1812 headed: "Madison's War!" Also on the ftpg. is a letter from General Dearborn to the Secretary of War from Fort George, then another letter from Fort George, also: "From Fort Meigs", a letter Green Clay to General Harrison with his response signed in type: Wm. H. Harrison,... See More
Much from Commodore Chauncey... Funeral of James Lawrence...
Item #626767
August 31, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 31, 1813 Among the many reports on the War of 1812 are: "British Accounts - From Canada" "Descent On Plattsburgh" "British Official Account of the Capture of our Schooners on Lake Ontario" all on the front page. Also beginning on the ftpg. and taking two-thirds of pg. 2 is: "Com. Chauncey's Statement" to the Secretary of the... See More
Jews are expelled... Kentucky's Mammoth Cave...
Item #671914
August 24, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 24, 1816 One of the better items is a brief article headed: "Summary Notices of Events" which includes: "It is stated that the senate of the 'free city' of Lubec has ordered all the Jews settled there to leave it..." with a bit more, and ending with: "...They seem never to have a home."
Among the other reports... See More
Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...
Item #671915
January 15, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820 Certainly the best is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movement of the Troops composing the Missouri & Mississippi Expedition in... See More
Early issue from this Southern town rich in history...
Item #671957
September 19, 1829
THE CAMDEN JOURNAL, South Carolina, Sept. 19, 1829 A very early issue from this town rich in history, being the oldest inland town in South Carolina, the site of notable Revolutionary War battles, and home to six Confederate generals. Gregory notes that only one institution (Univ. of S. C.) has any holdings of this title from the earliest years.
Page 2 has an interesting article on th... See More
Census to count slaves... Andrew Jackson...
Item #671436
April 17, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 17, 1830 Over 2 pages are taken up with: "Census of 1830" which is: "An act, to provide for taking the fifth census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States." & which includes the census schedule with a chart of the various categories to be counted including: "Slaves" and "Free Colored Person
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Davy Crockett on Andy Jackson...
Item #662630
March 02, 1831
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., March 2, 1831 Page 3 has a small article: "President Jackson not a Jackson Man!" which notes: "Mr. Crockett of Tennessee states in Congress...that he supported the present administration when General Jackson came into power..." with more.
Four pages, good condition.
Santa Anna to be tried & shot... More from Texas...
Item #672046
August 06, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 6, 1836 The ftpg. has a short report concerning the "outrages" due to the rescue of two runaway slaves.
Other articles inside include: "Lynching Among the Indians" "The Creek War" with reports from Fort Mitchell, Alabama; "The Cherokees" "From Florida" "Mexico & the United States" &... See More
New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...
Item #671418
October 15, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, ... See More
From the island of Malta...
Item #655529
April 13, 1841
LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, April 14, 1841 A quite uncommon little newspaper published in Italian on the island of Malta. Complete in four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition.
The Taos, New Mexico Revolt...
Item #666780
March 18, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1847 Page 3 has over half a column headed: "Important From New Mexico" which has a subhead: "Insurrection at Taos".
This was the Taos Revolt, an insurrection in January 1847 by Hispano and Puebloan allies against the United States’ occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican&... See More
A great wealth of content on the Mexican War...
Item #666782
March 20, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1847 Page 2 has a great wealth on the Mexican War, the focus being the lengthy: "Proclamation by the General Commanding the Army of the United States of America: To the People of Mexico". It begins: "After manly years of patient endurance, the United States are at length constrained to acknowledge that a war now exists ... See More
Reporting the Mexican War and more...
Item #671932
July 08, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1847 The front page has: "Late From Vera Cruz" with news on the Mexican War taking over half a column. Inside includes: "The News From Mexico" "A Visit to Lake Superior" "A Faithful Negro" and more.
Four pages, some damp staining to the lower half, generally good.
Death of James K. Polk... Colt's Revolving Pistol ad...
Item #671939
June 19, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849 Page 3 has much on the death of ex-President James Polk. Page 4 has a small ad for Colt's Improved Repeating Pistol. Also on page 4 is a $150 reward ad for a runaway black man from Luray, Virginia. As was typical of newspapers through this period, each column has black bold lines called "mourning rules" in honor of the death of t... See More
Great fight with the Apache Indians...
Item #668219
October 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1849 Page 2 has a nice article: "Great Fight With The Apaches" which is mostly taken up with an account of a battle headed: "American Guerrilla Company of Capt. Box, Santiago, Sept. 3, 1849". Nice detail in this letter.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
The "science" of phrenology had its own publication...
Item #672100
January 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, January, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has various prints of men & women, including; "The Good Man & the Murderer--A Cont... See More
Taking "Big Ben" from the foundry to the Westminster clock tower...
Item #669601
November 01, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 1, 1856 Inside has a nearly half page print captioned: "Removal of the Bell For the Great Clock of Westminster Palace."
This is what we know as the original "Big Ben", the largest of the bells in the Westminster clock tower. Although technically Big Ben is just the bell, the name is often used for the iconic clock tower. This be... See More
Item #636876
HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 6 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Funeral of Rep. Preston Brooks...
Item #666651
January 30, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1857 Page 3 begins with nearly half a column article: "Funeral of the Hon. Preston S. Brooks" who died 3 days previous.
Brooks is most remembered for his May 22, 1856, attack upon abolitionist and Republican Senator Charles Sumner, whom he beat nearly to death. Brooks beat Sumner with a cane on the floor of the U.S. Senate i... See More
Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #172116
January 02, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #672109
April 09, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 9, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "Scene At Brighton, England, The Famous Watering-Place" "The River St. Lawrence" "British Fleet of men-Of-War Off Spithead, England" an
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Among the prints are: "Scene At Brighton, England, The Famous Watering-Place" "The River St. Lawrence" "British Fleet of men-Of-War Off Spithead, England" an
On John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry... Death of Washington Irving...
Item #672051
November 30, 1859
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1859 Page 5 has some fine reporting on this historic raid upon Harper's Ferry by abolitionist John Brown, including column heads: "From Charlestown" "A Visit To The Prisoners" "A Caricaturist Rebuked" "Brown Preparing His Public Letter" "He Will Make No Speech" "No One To Visit Brown" "A Guard Of ... See More
Star of the West fired upon... Mississippi secedes...
Item #666003
January 10, 1861
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 10, 1861 With the ftpg. taken up with ads, page 5 has various column heads relating to the early events of the Civil War: "The Star of the West Fired Into" "She is Obliged to Put to Sea" "A Flag of Truce from Fort Sumter and more.
The 'Star of the West' was an American civilian steamship that was hired by the government of the United S... See More
Fort Pickens and Charleston...
Item #172532
December 28, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1861 The full front page is taken up with: "Union Refugees From Western Missouri Coming Into St. Louis". Other prints inside include: "Entrance to Fort Pickens, Facing Fort Barancas, After Two Days' Bombardment" "Northern Row of Guns at Fort Pickens..." "Bird's-Eye View of Fort Pickens During the Bombardme... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
Map of war events in Arkansas...
Item #670334
March 01, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 1, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "OPERATIONS IN ARKANSAS - The Position of Benton & Fayetteville, Recently Capture by Gen. Curtis".
Among ftpg. column heads: "News From the South" "Jeff Davis' Message to the Rebel Congress" "The Despairing Cry of the Rebels" "The Rebel Leaders Have Attempted M... See More
Negroes in the Civil War...
Item #666467
April 09, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 9, 1862 From the midst of the Civil War, some of the articles are headed: "Free Negroes Crowding into Ohio" "Missionaries to Work & Educate the Negroes at Port Royal" "War News of the Week" "Slavery in the District of Columbia" "The Horrors of War" "General Rosecrans' Farewell to His Soldiers&quo... See More
Great reporting on the Seven Days' Battles...
Item #672032
July 04, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 4, 1862 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "From General McClellan's Army" "The Enemy Still Press On" "The Rebels Retreat in Disorder" "We Capture 2,000 Prisoners" "General Magruder Taken Prisoner" "Details of the Fighting" "Remarkable Endurance of Our Troops" "185,000 Rebels... See More
Civil War related print on the front page...
Item #670022
September 20, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page typically featured a war-related print.
This issue features on the ftpg: "Rebels Firing Into A Train Near Manassas". Much war reporting inside. The back page has a cartoon: "Photography".
Eight pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
The historic American Watch Company...
Item #669735
April 11, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 11, 1863 The front page has a large print of: "The Factory of the American Watch Company" in Waltham, Massachusetts. The balance of the front page is taken up with an article on it carrying over to take all of page 2 & a bit of page 3.
This site remains today as an historic district.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More
The Civil War in East Tennessee...
Item #672013
October 06, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From East Tennessee" "Threatening Raid by the Rebels Under Forrest" "Intent of the Rebel Attack on McMinnsville" "The enemy Attack Our Right & are Repulsed "Rebel Views of the Situation" "Gen. Rosecrans's Position Acknowledged Impregnable" ... See More
Promoting a book on the life of Stonewall Jackson...
Item #672012
October 07, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 7, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Richmond Life" "A Thrilling Biography of the Great General of the South - An Authentic Life of STONEWALL JACKSON - Life, Services & Campaigns of Stonewall Jackson..." with more on this new book.
Also: "From East Tennessee" "Advance of Gen. Burnside's Forces t... See More
At Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge...
Item #672011
October 17, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 17, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Virginia" "Another Great Battle Near at Hand!" "Lee's Army at Manassas" "Gen. Meade's Forces in Readiness for an Attack" "Threatening Movement Toward Leesburg" "News From Chattanooga" "The Rebel Batteries Withdrawn from Look... See More
General Grant's efforts in the war...
Item #672010
November 05, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 5, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "General Grant's Department" "The Fight Near Wauhatchie" "Particulars of Gen. Hooker's Operations" "Probable Severe Fight Near Tuscumbia" "Gen. Sherman's Forces in Possession" "Rout of Hawkin's Gueerrillas" & more, with war news ... See More
Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain...
Item #672009
November 18, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 18, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM CHATTANOOGA" "Junction of Gen. Sherman's Corps with the Army Under General Grant!" "The Rebel Battery at Work on Lookout Mountain" "Bragg Receiving Reinforcements" "Army of the Potomac Again Advancing" "A Battle Expected Within Four Day&q... See More
Lincoln's post-Gettysburg annual message and his Proclamation...
Item #671997
December 10, 1863
THE WORLD, New York City, Dec. 10, 1863 From the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "An Amnesty to the Southern People, with Conditions, Proposed" "A Significant Proclamation" "The State of the Nation Reviewed" "Reports of Secretaries of the Navy and Interior, and the Postmaster-General&quo... See More
Lincoln's proclamation in the Virginia legislature...
Item #672008
December 25, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From The South" "Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation in The Virginia Legislature" "What is Thought of It In Richmond" "General Averill's Operations in Western Virginia "Army of the Potomac" "A Retrograde Movement Not Improbable" "Chances ... See More
How to better armor ships...
Item #669696
January 02, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 2, 1864 The entire front page is taken up with a nice graphic and article: "Improved System For Armored Ships".
The graphics show how damage to a ship differs when a steel/wood shall is constructed differently. A nice graphic from the Civil War and a logical item for a scientific publication. The article continues on to page 2 where is another g... See More
Grant assumes command: Lincoln's document...
Item #666357
March 26, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, March 26, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving reports from various fields of operation, carrying over to take all of pg. 2.
Other items in this issu... See More
General Grant's campaign...
Item #172808
August 20, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1864 The front page has prints; "Before Petersburg--Carrying Powder to the Mine" "Col. Pleasant Superintending the Arrival of the Powder" "General Grant's Campaign--Hancock's Corps Crossing the James River from Jones's Neck" plus an article: "Before Petersburg."
Prints inside include a small map ca... See More
Sherman's march to the sea...
Item #671013
December 06, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 6, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GEORGIA CAMPAIGN" "Reports From Savannah to Dec. 2" "Sherman's Cavalry Within Six Miles of the City" "Citizens of all Classes in the Trenches" "Rebel Reports of Sherman's Position" "Boastful Predictions of His Defeat" "The War In T... See More
Bragg says he can hold Wilmington...
Item #671110
December 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 24, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are items headed: "Porter's Expedition" "A Dispatch from Gen. Bragg to Jeff. Davis" "The Entire Fleet Off Wilmington" "Bragg Says He Can Hold the Place" "GEN. THOMAS' ARMY" "Particulars of Hood's Defeat & Flight" "Fifty-One Cannon Ca... See More
Jeff Davis' qualifications ridiculed...
Item #672041
January 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 13, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Crusade Against Jeff. Davis" "His Military Qualifications Ridiculed" "SHERMAN" "Sherman's Rule in Savannah" "GRANT" and much more.
Eight pages, binding slits at the blank spine, good condition.
Further on the Lincoln assassination...
Item #670054
April 29, 1865
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 29, 1865 Pages 6 and 7 have some good content concerning the Lincoln assassination, with over a full column headed: "The First Plot To Assassinate President Lincoln". It details an attempt in 1861.
Also an article on: "Presidential Succession" followed by: "Booth's Idea of Immortal Fame".
Page 7 has: &qu... See More
Horrors of the Andersonville prison camp...
Item #671961
September 09, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 9, 1865 The first column heads include: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "The Prisoner Applies for Spiritual Advisers" "More Shocking Barbarities" "Complicity of the Richmond Authorities" "Documentary Evidence".
Andersonville prison camp was commanded by Captain Henry Wirz, who was tried and execut... See More
Indians disrupting work on the transcontinental railroad...
Item #669956
June 20, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 20, 1867 Page 3 begins with an interesting report: "Union Pacific Railroad" which comments on the construction efforts of the transcontinental railroad, including: "...work would have to be abandoned on the Union Pacific Railroad unless more protection was furnished against Indians...the track continues to be laid at the rate of two m... See More
The Wagon Box Fight in Wyoming...
Item #669938
August 15, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Aug. 15, 1867 The top of page 2 has a report; "Fight With The Indians - Leiut. Jenness Killed".
The report notes in part: "...that a hard fought battle between the Indians & whites occurred near Fort Phil Kearney...party left the fort for the purpose of gathering fuel...band of 250 savages made an attack upon them. The whites made a d... See More
From the Oneida Community...
Item #649272
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.
Apache Indian troubles...
Item #671975
February 23, 1871
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Feb. 23, 1871 Among the front page articles are; "The Apache War" which begins: "Our telegraphic columns come daily full of new atrocities in Arizona by the Apache Indians...It is simply war to the knife, and the knife to the hilt..." with much more.
Also on the ftpg: "The Apaches Again" with more on the troubles with them.
Fou... See More
Truman Everts' ordeal in surviving 37 days in Yellowstone...
Item #672043
November 01, 1871
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, (New York), November, 1871 The first 17 pages are taken up with a fascinating true-life story: "Thirty-Seven Days of Peril", being the exploits of Truman Everts.
Everts was a member of an early expedition which explored the area which later became Yellowstone National Park. He became lost in the wilderness for 37 days during the expedition and a year later ... See More
Mormon conference is adjourned...
Item #671992
April 15, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1872 The front page has: "UTAH" "Mormon Conference Adjourned--Fanaticism--Secret Organization--Snow-Slides". See the photos for the full text.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, some binding residue at the spine of the back page, good condition.
The lumber industry in Pennsylvania...
Item #671240
December 30, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 23 & 30, 1876 The front page has 3 nice prints on the: "Lumber Operations On The Susquehanna" with a related article which focuses on the thriving lumber industry in Williamsport, Pa., noting: "...The central depot of the trade in Pennsylvania a Williamsport, a handsome city on the Susquehanna...and is a thriving city, rapidly growing in... See More
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