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
Over 325 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1694. 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
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1698 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
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #670121
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Dec. 30, 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common.A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides, 8 by 13 inches, very discrete repair to a lower blank corner, very nice condition.
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.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #673226
January 13, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 13, 1757, Oct. 31, 1769, Sept. 26, 1765, Jan. 20, 1767, & March 14, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures a... See More
Reports from the French & Indian War...
Item #668850
March 03, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1757 Inside has half a column headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline with reports on the French & Indian War. Bits include: "...a number of Cherokees arrived at Halbamar Fort...they had a meeting with the Upper Creeks...solicited them to take part in the war in which they were engaged against the English...That one of the Frenc... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666689
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 taking off the prohibition of the exportation of corn, malt, meal, flour, bread, biscuit, and starch."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.
The slave trade in Africa...
Item #672419
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1763 Perhaps the most significant article is: "Some Observations on the Trade at the Forts on the Gold Coast of Africa" which begins: "It has long been the complaint of the masters of ships trading to the gold coast of Africa & consequently of the owners that their voyages are hurt by the chiefs of forts sending slaves to the Wes... See More
How the French in Canada relate to the British government...
Item #670135
January 03, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1764 Inside has most of a column taken up with a letter from Quebec, which includes in part: "I have the pleasing satisfaction to acquaint you every think is quiet here; affairs in general go on as well as can be wished...upon the Definitive Treaty of Peace coming over here, the declaration made therein relating to the debts due from the French Kin... See More
Revolutionary War era lot... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #649259
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five 2nd-rate and slightly damaged issues of this famous newspaper, one each from any date in 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years of the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 2nd-rate and somewhat damaged issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during... See More
British officers know the truth about the situation in America...
Item #658975
February 13, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 13, 1779 The back page has an interesting item: "All the officers of character lately come from America laugh at the acquisition of Georgia, and the supposed dissensions amongst the people of America, as probable grounds of an accommodation. From a variety of the best reasons, they know it is impossible to re-unite the two countries; and what is mo... See More
More on Prevost's defeat... A letter criticizing the war in America...
Item #659155
August 17, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 17, 1779 The bottom of page 3 has a report noting: "...brings...a confirmation of the defeat of Prevost and that that General would have met with the fate of Burgoyne had it not been for the boats he had on the river, in which he caused to be embarked the small number of troops that escaped the sword of the Americans."
The back page has a ful... See More
News from America: the Stamp Act...
Item #670151
March 16, 1782
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, March 16, 1782 Page 2 has a report which mentions: "After the stamp act took place in America, the news printers there put a large black border round their newspapers, to denote their being in mourning; and we hear from Cleveland in Yorkshire, that a wag in that neighbourhood has copied the example, by putting a black border round many of the post... See More
Reflections upon the military actions of the Revolutionary War...
Item #644614
July 27, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1782 Page 4 has a portion of letter No. III of a continuing series: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War..." which reflects upon the events of the Revolutionary War in nice detail, taking all of pg. 4 & over half of page 5.
More war news on pg. 6 including an item relating to the controversial Huddy/Asgill Affair, and also menti... See More
Reflections upon the military actions of the Revolutionary War...
Item #673675
July 27, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1782 Page 4 has a portion of letter No. III of a continuing series: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War..." which reflects upon the events of the Revolutionary War in nice detail, taking all of pg. 4 & over half of page 5.
More war news on pg. 6 including an item relating to the controversial Huddy/Asgill Affair, and also menti... See More
Reflections upon the military actions of the Revolutionary War...
Item #673674
July 27, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1782 Page 4 has a portion of letter No. III of a continuing series: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War..." which reflects upon the events of the Revolutionary War in nice detail, taking all of pg. 4 & over half of page 5.
More war news on pg. 6 including an item relating to the controversial Huddy/Asgill Affair, and also menti... See More
Closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #671567
December 20, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 20, 1782 Inside has reports with datelines from New York & Richmond, mentioning in part: "...the French army...are about 4000, though they give themselves out for 5000. It is said that they are to embark at Boston." and also: "...when John Tolinson was convicted of fearing God and honouring the King (high treason) and was executed t... See More
Loyalists are leaving Charleston with their slaves...
Item #649648
April 10, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 10, 1783 Page 4 has: "American News" which includes: "The fleet left Charlestown [Charleston] bar on the 18th...part of which having on board Loyalists & their negroes, was conducted to St. Augustine by the convoy...part went to New York with his Majesty's ships...having on board troops and inhabitants, many families of ... See More
Conflicts on how to empower a federal Congress... Building factories in Asia?
Item #671781
April 27, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 27, 1784 Page 3 has an item noting: "The government in America is far from being completely settled, as there is a difference in sentiment what power to lodge in the Congress; and addition to the present being thought absolutely necessary, but the jealousy of the norther states will not let the comply with the desire of the southern ones...Sever... See More
A great, late 1700's American newspaper...
Item #673377
February 26, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 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.
Included with this issue is the single sheet "Supplement" issue as well.
Complete in 6 pages with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements. Wide, never-trimmed margins (desired... See More
From when the capital of the United States was here...
Item #673378
January 22, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 22, 1794 A fine example of a newspaper from the city which was the capital of the United States at the time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The ftpg. is filled with ads including a $100 Reward" ad for a runaway, while news reports are on the inside pages. More ads on the back page.
Four pages with never-trimmed margins (de... See More
Troubles with the Indians, the British, etc...
Item #669022
June 19, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1794 A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has an item noting: "...communications were...received from the President...relative to fresh disturbances with the Creek Indians & the frontier inhabitants of Georgia. Also a report: "...from the Western frontiers...the establishment at Presque Isle... See More
1795 - Early brewing (for the poor)... account of Baal worship...
Item #677726
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1795 Two of the more interesting items are: a "Cheap Mode For Brewing" and an account of Baal worship in Ireland. Among the additional articles within as noted in the title/index page are: "Mansfield Church--Dr. Jeremy Taylor" "Hints Respecting the Culture of Potatoes" "Private Vices & Public Virtues Contrast... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666803
November 02, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 2, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, most of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages,... See More
Sam Adams signs a Proclamation...
Item #669556
October 26, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 26, 1796 Most of the front page first column is taken up with: "By the Governor, A PROCLAMATION For a Day of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING" signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Sam Adams & Paul Revere...
Item #665522
December 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1796 The front page has a full column print of "An Act for Regulating Hackney Carriages in the town of Boston..." which is signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. Page 3 has a "Grand Lodge" notice by the Mason which notes the "Most Worshipful PAUL REVERE, Grand Master".
Four pages, various toning, irregular at th... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #677609
August 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 3 slave related ads. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
John Adams & Congress on the new home of the national government...
Item #672724
December 10, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1800 The front page has: "The President's Reply" to Congress which mentions the new city for the nation's capital: "...Here may the youth of this extensive country for ever look up without disappointment...". This is followed by the answer of the House to the President mentioning in part: "...The final establishment ... See More
America & France agree on the Treaty of Montefontaine...
Item #672547
December 20, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 20, 1800 Two-thirds of page 2 is taken up with the: "Convention Between the French Republic and the United States of America", also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine.
This Convention terminated the 1778 agreements made during the Revolutionary War, confirmed the principle of free trade & free goods between the two countries and ended t... See More
Very early Charleston... Volume #1, #28...
Item #670040
February 10, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 10, 1803 A volume I issue (number 28) of this famous title from the South. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, one appearing on page 3 headed: "Prime Negroes For Sale" with details.
Four pages, spotted foxing, nice condition.
Very early Charleston...
Item #673410
February 16, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 16, 1803 A volume I issue (number 34) of this famous title from the South. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads including a back page ad: "'Absented Themselves" with details on: "...two Negro fellow, the one named Champaigne about 45 years old, the other Charles, about 26 years of age..." with further descriptive detail.... See More
Great item on Dickinson College in Carlisle...
Item #673206
March 01, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 1, 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
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #673161
June 09, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 9, 1803 The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote the first biog... See More
A book is dedicated to President Jefferson, with his response...
Item #667352
May 15, 1805
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 15, 1805 Page 2 has a letter signed in type by: Th. Jefferson, concerning a recent book themed on science being dedicated to him.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #673424
June 13, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
Thomas Jefferson... The Burr Conspiracy...
Item #668132
February 09, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1807 Over half of the front page is "An Act" of Congress concerning circuit & district courts in North Carolina.
Page 2 has a note to Congress concerning a situation with France, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Both pages 2 & 3 has various letters concerning the Burr Conspiracy.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Letters from Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon...
Item #673165
March 18, 1808
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, March 18, 1808 The front page has a letter to Congress from the President concerning the batteries & public buildings at New Orleans, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Also a lengthy ftpg. report on the: "Constitution of the Kingdom of Westphalia" signed: Napoleon.
Four pages, various damp staining and foxing, generally good.... See More
Five issues from 1811...
Item #666410
April 06, 1811
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, 1811 A lot of five issues in good condition however all are irregular and mostly loose at the spine.
The New Madrid earthquake... Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #672088
January 04, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 4, 1812 Near the back is an early item concerning the disastrous New Madrid earthquake before it was known as such. The report includes: "Several shocks by earthquakes have been felt in various parts of the southern and western states...It seems probable that some dreadful calamity may have been experienced in a distant part of the world--probably So... See More
Nice editorial on the War of 1812...
Item #672726
August 27, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 27, 1812 The front page has a full column editorial concerning the: "Present State of Our Affairs" relating to the War of 1812. Bits include: "The government of our country have deliberately chosen their opportunity to make a trial of their strength with Great Britain...the President should be authorized to fill up the old army, to raise a new one,&n... See More
Wm. H. Harrison & the War of 1812...
Item #672831
October 14, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 14, 1812 Page 2 has a report: "North-Western Army" reports on the actions of General William H. Harrison. Page 2 also has: "War Intelligence" which reports on various naval actions from the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.
Wm. H. Harrison & the War of 1812...
Item #672832
October 14, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 14, 1812 Page 2 has a report: "North-Western Army" reports on the actions of General William H. Harrison. Page 2 also has: "War Intelligence" which reports on various naval actions from the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.
General Smyth's rousing letter, and his ultimately failure...
Item #673042
December 03, 1812
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 2, 1812 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with the noted address of: "General Smyth to the Soldiers of the Army of the Centre". It begins: "Companions in Arms! The time is at hand when you will cross the stream of Niagara to conquer Canada, and to secure the peace of the American frontier. You will enter a country that is to be one of the Unite... See More
The "contemptible braggart" General Smyth...
Item #673043
December 04, 1812
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812 The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the situation at Sacket's Harbor, including a lengthy letter from there signed in type by: Isaac Chauncey.
But the most interesting piece may be the brief report on page 2: "Of all the contemptible & ridiculous braggarts that ever disgraced the profession of a soldier, it is a... See More
Impressment of seamen... On the Constitution vs. the Guerriere...
Item #673019
January 02, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Jan. 2, 1813 Over two front page columns are taken up with: "Impressment Of Seamen". Inside includes: "Com. Rodgers' Squadron" being a lengthy naval report. Also: "Naval Dinner" "War Intelligence On the Ocean" "Civil Honors to Naval Heroism" which concerns the Constitution vs. the Guerriere.
Four pages, archival strengthe... See More
Fine reports from the War of 1812...
Item #664883
September 23, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 23, 1813 The ftpg. has a lengthy editorial: "On the Present War".
Inside has much on the War of 1812 including: "Movements in the N.W. Army" "Tribute To Valor" "From Lake Erie" "Another Naval Triumph" is Chauncey's victory in taking the Royal George. Other war bits as well.
Four pages, good con... See More
Gallipolis, Ohio... The Chickasaw and Cherokee Indians...
Item #671376
September 21, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1816 Nearly a full page has: "Gallipolis, Ohio" which provides a brief but historic background of this community.
Two separate articles illustrate a great contrast on relationships between various Indian Tribes and the new settlers: "Chickasaw Notice" and "Huntsville, (M.T.)". The former is a letter from William ... See More
Indian troubles in Georgia... Buonaparte...
Item #673103
May 22, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 22, 1818 Page 2 has various reports from Europe with some content concerning Bonaparte, including comments on his exile at St. Helena. Also: "Voyage to the North Pole". Pg. 4 has nearly a full column concerning: "Destruction of the Chehaw Village" in Georgia, and another report: "Expedition Against the Chehaws" Indians.
Four pages, nice ... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #677921
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
Early Robert E. Lee...
Item #667236
July 11, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1829 It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people long before they would become a household name.
Near the back is a great example. Under a list headed: "Military Academy" area the: "...names of the five most distinguished cadets in each class..." and listed in the "First Class" is a young Robert ... See More
Cooper's "Tom Thumb", first locomotive built in America...
Item #667246
September 04, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 4, 1830 The front page has a report of the inauguration of the first railroad locomotive built in America.
Headed: "Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road" the report begins by reporting the completion of the past piece of the 13 mile railroad line to Ellicott's Mills & the formal placement of the keystone in the last arch. They make ment... See More
Slave trade in Washington, D.C...
Item #662626
December 22, 1830
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Massachusetts, Dec. 22, 1830 Page 2 has: "The Slave Trade in the Capital" which includes: "...the American people should know that while we reiterate our boasts of liberty...we are ourselves busily engaged in the work of oppression...".
Four pages, nice condition.
What to do with the "free negroes"...
Item #666725
January 10, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 1832 Page 3 has an article headed: "Free Negroes" which is a plan to remove them, with several "Resolves" including: "That it is expedient...with their assent, to remove the Free Negroes and Mulattoes, from this Commonwealth. Resolved, That the colony now established at Liberia on the coast of Africa, presents the mo... See More
The Treaty of Cusseta; Creek Indian Nation & the United States...
Item #666623
April 05, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1832 The ftpg. begins with over a column headed: "Treaty With The Creek Indians - Articles Of A Treaty" which begins: "The Creek tribe of Indians cede to the United States all their land East of the Mississippi River...".
This was the Treaty of Cusseta between the United States government and the Creek Nation signed Marc... See More
Protecting slave property...
Item #668158
May 14, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1833 The front page has an interesting article: "Protection Of Slave Property" which includes two reports.
Page 2 has a very unusual graphic concerning the solution to a puzzling civil engineering problem.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Slavery comes to an end in England...
Item #673172
August 30, 1833
THE TIMES, London, August 30, 1833 As Wikipedia notes the British Slavery Abolition Act was passed in 1833, receiving the royal assent on August 28.
Page 2 begins with: "Parliamentary Intelligence" with text relating to the slave trade bill. One bit notes: "The state of slavery in my colonial possessions has necessarily occupied a portion of your time & your attention...&... See More
The "Trail of Tears"... The new Liberty Seated dime...
Item #671425
July 29, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 29, 1837 The front page has an article: "Removal of the Chickasaws" which is about the "Trail of Tears" which offers some detail including: "...They presented a handsome appearance being nearly all mounted...well dressed in their national costume...Not a drunken Indians, we believe, was seen in the company...".
... See More
Joseph Smith defies authorities...
Item #671412
August 27, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1842 An inside page has an article: "Illinois" with subhead: "The Mormons" which notes: "...for the persons of Joe Smith and O. P. Rockwell, states that the proper authorities have as yet been unable to comply with the demand. The proper writs were issued by Gov. Carlin...They found Smith & Rockwell & ser... See More
Mormon content: report on Joe Smith...
Item #673131
September 17, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 17, 1842 The back page has a brief yet rather rare report with a mini-head: "Joe Smith" stating: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts."
Just before this is a small article: "Slave Trade", and several pages are taken up with: "Northe... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #666783
March 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1847 Page 3 has fine reporting on the Mexican War with: "From Mexico", and a letter from New Orleans, then: "Gen. Scott's Movements" "Later From Mexico" and "Late From Tampico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Battle of Buena Vista, and much more...
Item #666785
March 31, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1847 Page 3 has some fine reporting on the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory in a battle against a larger Mexican army.
"Glorious But Dear-Bought Victory", then a letter from New Orleans with detail. Also: "Battle of Buena Vista--Four Thousand Mexicans Killed and only Seven Hundred Americans" &qu... See More
Much on the Mexican War...
Item #657823
August 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1847 Fully half of page 3 is taken up with a great wealth of news from the Mexican War, all under the heading: "One Month Later From Gen. Scott".
With the reporting are various letters datelined: "U.S. Flagship Mississippi", "Headquarters of the Army" "Puebla, Mexico" and "Vera Cruz". ... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #673107
June 22, 1848
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1848 This issue contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which mention Abraham Lincoln. The ftpg. report, at the very top of the 3rd column, notes: "MR. LINCOLN (being entitled to the floor) stated, in advance, that his object was to make a speech on the general subject of internal improvements..."... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
Item #670931
July 28, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849 Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay & building lots, in wilderness sites, were selling from $1500 to $2000 each...San Francisco was full of people & it is not an uncommon thing for 20 to 30 individuals to occupy one smal... See More
Latest from the California Gold Rush... Lake Pontchartrain...
Item #671002
September 01, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1849 Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...gold is to be obtained only by hard labor, in large quantities. I saw a number who came from the 'diggins' with from two to three thousand dollars and a ruined constitution from exposure and an unhealthy climate. Labor is uncommonly high...Sailors ... See More
Fillmore's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #673207
December 14, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, Greensboro, North Carolina, Dec. 14, 1850 The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the state-of-the-union address of Millard Fillmore. This annual tradition was begun by George Washington and continues to this day.
Four pages, great 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
Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War...
Item #669595
August 30, 1856
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Aug. 30, 1856 Close to half of the front page is taken up with a print captioned: "Miss Nightingale's Carriage at the Seat of War". Page 2 has an article with the same heading.
This is the famed Florence Nightingale, who came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organized care ... See More
Baseball, this '...most popular & interesting game..."
Item #673403
September 27, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 27, 1856 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is the vol. 1 number 4 issue.
Page 5 has: "Base Ball" which includes a few: "Matches To Come" as well as reports from games played, beginning: &quo... 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.
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Holding slaves in Ohio...
Item #666640
April 24, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1857 Page 3 has a report from Cincinnati noting in part: "The Ohio Legislature...passed a bill making it a penitentiary offence to claim or hold slaves in Ohio, or undertake to carry away from the state as a slave any person of color. This is intended to prevent the operation of the Dred Scott decision..." and more.
Also a ... See More
Mormon emigrants...
Item #666636
April 30, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 30, 1857 Page 3 has a brief but interesting article headed: "Mormon Emigrants" noting in part: "...a train...containing nearly one thousand Mormons, on their way to Great Salt Lake, passed through the Central depot..." with a bit more.
Also: "A Theologian on Slavery".
Four pages, a few binding indents at th... See More
A sports-themed newspaper... Large bull fighting print...
Item #673387
January 29, 1859
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Jan. 29, 1859 Basically a sports-themed newspaper with a great, sports-themed masthead. Among the reports inside are: "The Ring" "The Turf" "Fistiana" "Pedestrianism" "The Game of Chess" "Chequers Or Draughts" "The Trigger" "Canine" and more.
The back page has a rather large print of: "Bul... See More
John Brown & the Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #673357
October 31, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1859 The top of the front page has column heads: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Trial of John Brown, Charged with Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Conclusion of the Evidence" "Summing Up For the Prosecution" "Interesting Interview Between Old Brown & the Virginia Soldiers" "Official Reports of the Fi... See More
Item #673325
October 27, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 27, 1861 Much of the front page is taken up with a large & extremely detailed Civil War map headed: "Map Of Orleans And Surrounding Country...".
Among the ftpg. column heads on the war are: "THE REBELLION" "Additional Particulars of the Ball's Bluff Conflict" "Rebel Official Reports of the Affair" "The Battle of Ball... See More
Baseball during the Civil War...
Item #673401
November 30, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 30, 1861 On the fourth page under "Out-Door Sports and "Base Ball" is a summary and box score of a game between the Constellation and Waverly clubs played at the grounds of the of the Atlantic Baseball Club, at Bedford Long Island.
There are also the brief summaries and box scores of three other games, including one betwee... 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
Civil War map of the Bowling Green, Kentucky, vicinity....
Item #673324
January 22, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 22, 1862 The front page features a nice map titled: "THE CHIEF STRATEGIC POINT OF THE WEST. The Rebel Position in Kentucky..." showing the Bowling Green vicinity.
Among the one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE BATTLE OF SOMERSET, KY." "The Great Victory in Eastern Kentucky" "TOTAL ROUT OF THE REBELS" "Panic and ... See More
Civil War map of Kentucky...
Item #670354
January 29, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 29, 1862 The entire front page is taken up with ads. The back page contains various Civil War news and has a battle map headed: "Map Of The Battle-Field and Surroundings" showing the area around Somerset & Mill Spring, Kentucky.
Among the column heads are: "The Battle at Mill Spring" "Additional Rebel Accounts" "Gen. Crittenden R... See More
1862 - Brunswick, Georgia... Port Royal...
Item #677857
April 02, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1862
* Port Royal
* Port Royal
* Brunswick, Georgia
The front page has: "FROM THE SOUTHERN COAST", "AFFAIRS AT PORT ROYAL", "The Development of Union Sentiment in Florida", "Official Account of the Occupation of Brunswick, Georgia", "THE OCCUPATION OF BRUNSWICK", "NEWS FROM THE ADVANCE"
... See More
Front page war print and a page 3 war map...
Item #670028
July 19, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 19, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page occasionally featured a Harper's Weekly-like Civil War print.
This issue features on the ftpg: "Hoisting the Stars & Stripes by the Union Troops on the Corona Female College, Corinth, Mississippi" with some detail. Page 3 features a Civil Wa... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666471
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" and so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or th... See More
Civil War reports from Galveston...
Item #673349
January 12, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Exciting News From Galveston" "Rebel Attack by Land and Water" "Gallant Defense by the Harriet Lane" "Rebel Force 5,000 Under Magruder" "Position Occupied By Bragg" "He Intends to Make a Fight at Tullahoma" "The Barbarity of the Enemy" &q... See More
1863 Tuscumbia, Alabama... Enrollment of the Blacks...
Item #677942
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1863 Among the front page single-column heads are: "Opelousas Captured by Gen. Banks", "Immense Captures by Our Forces", "Charleston Still Threatened by Our Forces", "Progress of the Enrollment of the Blacks", "The Rebel Raid In Missouri", "Surprise & Defeat of Marmaduke's Advance Guard", "The ... See More
Fighting near Chattanooga...
Item #673348
October 09, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 9, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Chattanooga Shelled from Lookout Mountain!" "Rebel Accounts of the Engagement & its Results" "Mysterious Movements of the Enemy" "Disastrous Fate of the Overland Expedition to Idahoe" "Capt. Fiske's Party Massacred by the Sioux" "Advance of... See More
The losses at Chickamauga...
Item #673347
October 19, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 19, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Probable Attack on Bridgeport, Tennessee" "Federal and Rebel Losses at Chickamauga" "Gen. Meade's Army Reported within the Defenses of Washington!" "Lee's Supposed Movement Toward the Shenandoah and Maryland" and mor... See More
Dispatch signed by Braxton Bragg...
Item #666004
October 27, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 27, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Later From The South" "Richmond Views of Recent Military Operations" "More About Lee's Last Failure' "The Scared Confederates in East Tennessee" "Jeff. Davis Rebuked for Lauding Bragg" "Another Rebel Victory" plus a dispatch signed in type: Bra... See More
General Meade relieved of his command...
Item #673346
October 28, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Virginia" "General Meade to Be Removed from Command" "Reported Recrossing of the Rappahannock by Lee" "From East Tennessee" "Severe Fight Near Philadelphia" "The Rebels Driven from the Field" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condit... See More
Capturing the Rio Grande during the Civil War...
Item #673344
December 28, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 28, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Loss and Recapture of the Valley of the Rio Grande" "Value of the Possession" "The Revolt at Fort Jackson" "Guerrilla Operations in Western Tennessee--Fight Near Princeton--Eighty Men Killed".
Eight pages, minor wear at the spine due to disbinding, good conditi... See More
Civil War map of Western Virginia...
Item #673317
January 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 10, 1864 The front page features a very detailed Civil War map headed: "General Early's Failure. Scene of the Recent Rebel Failure in Western Virginia".
Among the front page column heads: "Capture of a Rebel Official Document Detailing the Recent Plans of General Early" "The Affair At Jonesville" "The Recent Raid Upon Petersburg&q... See More
Two front page graphics...
Item #673315
April 26, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, April 26, 1864 The front page has two graphics, a two column diagram of: "The Rebel Ram Albemarle...which Compelled the Surrender of Plymouth." being a cross section of it; plus a one column map of the vicinity of Plymouth, North Carolina.
Among the first column heads are: "North Carolina" "The Surrender of Plymouth to the Rebels" "General... See More
The Indian campaign in New Mexico....
Item #666360
April 30, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April. 30, 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.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various reports from several theaters of the war. Among the various reports on the inside pages are: "Cavalry Achievements" "Indian Campaig... See More
General Sherman pressing General Hood... Slocum possesses Atlanta...
Item #677943
October 19, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* General William T. Sherman
* Atlanta, Georgia
The frontpage headlines include: "GEN. SHERMAN'S ARMY", "Hood Trying To Escape", "Sherman Pressing Him Closely", "Gen. Slocum in Possession of Atlanta", and much more. See images for details. Additional Civil War-themed content found
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Sherman's advance.. Nashville, Tennessee...
Item #677856
December 08, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 8, 1864
* William T. Sherman's march to the sea
* Third Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Among the front page column heads are: "SHERMAN'S PROGRESS", "Rebel Reports of His Whereabouts", "His Cavalry on the Savannah River", "Where He Will Probably Cross that Stream", "Rebel Fe
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The latest on General Sherman...
Item #671066
December 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN" "Continued Boasting of the Rebel Organs" "Assertions that He can Never Reach Savannah & that He has Reached It" "The War In Tennessee" "Army of the Potomac" "Views of a Rebel Governor" "The Policy of Arming Negroes... See More
Nashville...
Item #671107
December 21, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 21, 1864 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "NASHVILLE" "The Fruits of General Thomas' Splendid Victory" "9,000 Prisoners Captured" "3,000 Rebel Wounded Captured at Franklin" "Reported Defeat of Breckenridge by Stoneman" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
General Sherman dines in Savannah...
Item #172854
January 28, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 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... See More
Dedication ceremonies at the Bull Run battlefield...
Item #673379
June 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1865 Front page first column heads include: "Bull Run" "The Final Victory on the First Battle Field of the Rebellion" "The Dead Heroes of Manassas" "Interesting Ceremonies of Dedicating the Monuments Marking the Resting Place of Our Braves" "The Herald's Special Report of the Proceedings" "The Rush From Wash... See More
Horrible conditions of the Andersonville Prison...
Item #673173
September 10, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 10, 1865 The first column heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Evidence of the Infernal Spirit of Gen. Winder" "Official Document by a Rebel Inspector-General" "He Says Winder Openly Proposed to Starve Men to Death" "That Was Cheaper than to Build a Larger Stockade" "The Prison Denounced as Horrible Beyond Descript... See More
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