1939 USS Squalus submarine disaster...
Item #724138
May 28, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, May 28, 1939
* USS Squalus (Sailfish) sinking disaster
* Submarine test dive off New Hampshire
The front page of this section has a nice banner pictorial with heading: "Fort Fathoms Undersea An Heroic Rescue Is Made" with smaller subheads.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 4 only with all 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
back... See More
Jehovah's Witnesses & the Manchester N.H. Parade
Item #724119
April 01, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1941
* re. Manchester, New Hampshire parade
* Cox v. New Hampshire case upheld
* United States Supreme Court decision
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member
* Jehovah's Witnesses movement stalled
* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students
Page 26 has a brief and very discrete report with one column heading: "... See More
Rare Paul Revere engraving... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Quebec...
Item #723820
February 09, 1776
THE ESSEX JOURNAL & NEW HAMPSHIRE PACKET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Feb. 9, 1776
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (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 Gaz... See More
The death of John Adams, 2nd U.S. President...
Item #718120
July 10, 1826
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 10, 1826
* President John Adams death (1st report)
* Declaration of Independence 50th anniversary
Page 3 contains an early and significant report on the death of John Adams, who died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Headed "Death of John Adams" the report carries over to take close to half
By the Shaker Community in 1872...
Item #716290
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, March, 1872* Uncommon title
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content.
Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1872, t... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War era...
Item #713518
July 02, 1862
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, July 2, 1862
* Great masthead engraving
The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on pages 2 & 3 with a review of the week's battle events and military ... See More
Parson Brownlow's speech to residents of East Tennessee...
Item #712510
December 14, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Dec. 14, 1865
* Parson William G. Brownlow
Page 2 has: "Gov. Brownlow's Address" which b begins: "Governor Brownlow has recently issued an address to the East Tennesseeans in which he gives his sentiments on the question of reconstruction and suffrage in true Parson Brownlow style. He has always been in the habit of saying about ... See More
Very uncommon 18th century title...
Item #711156
January 10, 1795
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 10, 1795 This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.
Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting: "Yesterday arrived from the westward, and were lodged in the goal [jail] of this city, 20 of the Insurgents. They ar... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933 Iowa, Conn. & NH....
Item #709456
June 21, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 21, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Iowa - Connecticut - New Hampshire
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has a one column heading: "DRY IOWA JOIN REPEAL PARADE" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the states of Iowa, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibition.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in nic... See More
By the Shaker Community during the 1870's...
Item #708488
February 01, 1876
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content including "Religion" "The Essential Sacrifice" "Science & Religion" &... See More
Formalizing the boundary between the United States and the Republic of Texas...
Item #708192
May 20, 1839
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, May 20, 1839 The front page has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" with ther preamble noting: "Whereas a convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Texas for marking the boundary between them was concluded & signed at Washington on the 25th day of April, 1838, whi... See More
President Monroe's treaty with the Indian tribes...
Item #708174
June 22, 1819
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, June 22, 1819 The front page has a full column taken up with a treaty with various Indian tribes in the state of Ohio, signed at its conclusion by the President: James Monroe, and the "X" signatures of many Indian chiefs, tribes including the Senecas, Oettawas, Wyandottes, Shawanees, and Ottawas.
Four pages, a bit irregular at th... See More
Prohibition ends in 1933 Oklahoma & more....
Item #707392
July 12, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 12, 1933
* End of Prohibition in Oklahoma
* Connecticut & New Hampshire
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has a five column heading: "Beer Is Voted, but Troops Guard It" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the states of Oklahoma, Connecticut and New Hampshire ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notab... See More
This paper lasted but two issues... A supplement as well...
Item #705604
March 01, 1870
THE NELSON CLARION, New Hampshire, March, 1870
* Extremely short-lived
* Cheshire County
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue of an exceeding rare newspaper. In fact, the only other date which existed was May, 1871, which was volume 1 number 2. "Union List of Newspapers" notes only two institutions have this title, neither being the American Antiquarian Society.
... See More
By the Shaker Community...
Item #705533
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876 * Uncommon publication
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
Much religious content as might be expected.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, glued at the spine, very nice ... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #703595
November 12, 1793
AMERICAN HERALD OF LIBERTY, Exeter, New Hampshire, Nov. 12, 1793
* President George Washington
* Rare 18th century publication
* Act of U.S. Congress signed
This title existed for just over 3 years. Brigham notes that only 3 institutions have this date in their holdings.
Page 2 has a document signed by the President: Geo. Washington concerning the recognition of a French deputy fo... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #703264
March 01, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of New Hampshire
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More
Very uncommon 18th century title... France proudly announces they are now a Republic...
Item #703232
July 16, 1793
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 16, 1793
* Rare 18th century publication
* France is now a "Republic"
This is a quite scarce 18th century American title, this being the volume 1, number 13 issue. It existed only until 1799.
Half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report headed: "On A Well Regulated Militia". Following this is a: "Letter From the Minister of the ... See More
Lengthy Jefferson report... Marie Antoinette is sentenced and beheaded...
Item #703231
January 15, 1794
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 15, 1794
* Marie Antoinette sentence & beheading
* Thomas Jefferson commerce report
* Secretary of State to U.S. Congress
This is a quite scarce 18th century American title, this being the volume 2, number 13 issue. It existed only until 1799.
All of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report Of t... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #702780
December 05, 1809
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Dec. 5, 1809
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Taking nearly 2 columns on page 2 is the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
background: James Madi... See More
Two front page Acts signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702776
March 22, 1808
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 22, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* (2) Acts of Congress signed
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very lengthy: "Act Making Appropriations for the Support of the Government during the year 1808", signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
This is then followed by another Act of Congress which relates to the 1806... See More
United States gains Florida from Spain: the Adams-Onis Treaty...
Item #702661
March 06, 1821
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 6, 1821
* Cession of Florida from Spain to United States
Over half of page 2 is taken up with what is known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in Washington on February 22, 1819. By this treaty Spain ceded East Florida to the United States & renounced any claims to West Florida. The U.S. renounced its claims to Texas. Also the boundary betwee... See More
President Madison's inaugural address...
Item #702654
March 18, 1809
PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, March 18, 1809
* President James Monroe
* Inauguration - Inaugural Address
The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH" with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath ... See More
It's 'full of good things'...
Item #702161
September 15, 1887
OUR FAIR, Tilton, New Hampshire, Sept. 15, 1887 This seems to be primarily a literary paper with various stories and other eclectic articles. Printed above the masthead is: "Don't fail to take this little paper home. It is full of good things."
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, some light toning, a few archival mends at the margins.
First of this title we have offered...
Item #702112
November 26, 1874
PUBLIC SPIRIT, Ayer, Massachusetts, Nov. 26, 1874 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted To The Local Interests of Towns in Middlesex and Worcester Counties", which is exactly what is inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one tape mend inside, good condition.
AI Notes: Public Spirit was a long-running local newspaper published in Ayer, Massachusetts, ori... See More
Texans will defend their land to the last...
Item #702096
July 26, 1836
EXETER NEWS-LETTER, New Hampshire, July 26, 1836 Reports inside including: "From Texas" which notes in part: "...four soldiers...were arrested & imprisoned...fully believed that all the American prisoners are murdered which were at Matamoras...now on their march into Texas. The Texans to a man are turning out, shouldering their rifles...and will defend their country to the... See More
A short-lived campaign newspaper...
Item #701993
September 24, 1816
THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept. 24, 1816 This very uncommon title began with this issue, being volume 1, number 1 (not noted as such by verified in Brigham), ending on May 17, 1817, existing for just 8 months.
This newspaper did not have current news of the day but rather was a campaign newspaper in its early weeks, becoming a regular newspaper closer to its demi... See More
Terrific George Washington issue for display... And creating West Point...
Item #701471
October 26, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD AND NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Oct. 26, 1790 The entire front page is taken up with eight Acts of Congress, each one signed in italic type by George Washington & in block type by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, with the 8th act carrying over to page 2 where it is joined by 2 more such Acts of Congress.
In total there are 8 italic signatures of George Washington o... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...
Item #701466
February 13, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Ratification of the states
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle,... See More
Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #701253
February 01, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848
* Rare anti Alcohol - temperance publication
A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.
The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."
As would be expected, much content on the prohibition... See More
Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...
Item #701210
November 25, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789
* Benjamin Franklin re. slavery - slaves
* Newly elected President George Washington
It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".
This is an extremely notewor... See More
Eighteen Acts of Congress on the front page...
Item #701145
July 25, 1820
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 25, 1820 The front page is mostly taken up with 18 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, nice condition.
The X, Y, Z Affair...
Item #700839
September 07, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
Page 5 has content on the X, Y, Z Affair, beginning: "It appears, as well by the American negotiation with Messrs. X, T. and Z as by the negotiations in which h the virtuous and open-hearted Mr. Arthur O'Conner bore so distinguished a part...".
The X, Y, Z Affair was a co... See More
Washington, Jefferson & Adams sign an Act of Congress...
Item #700646
September 07, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Sept. 7, 1790
* Treaty of New York
* Creek Nation - Indians
* President George Washington
* Southeast boundaries dispute
A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
* Treaty of New York
* Creek Nation - Indians
* President George Washington
* Southeast boundaries dispute
A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
The most significant content is the printing of President George Washingto
... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
Item #700103
October 15, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of: "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem".
Among prints within are: "Imperial Pawnbroker's Shop,... See More
Early title from London... News from America...
Item #699393
September 03, 1740
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony is dated: "Boston in New England, July 17, 1740". The address concerns a dispute in the property line with the colony of New Hampshire.
The other item is a report noti... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum... Much on Franklin Pierce...
Item #698181
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
Shays' Rebellion...
Item #697980
May 12, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1787
* Shays' Rebellion perpetrators
* Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which has the latest on the Shays' Rebellion.
It notes in part: "...that since the defeating & taking such a number of rebel prisoners in Berkshire, who were commanded by Hamelin, matters are ... See More
For veterans of the Civil War...
Item #697566
May 01, 1889
VETERAN'S ADVOCATE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 1, 1889
* For veterans of the Civil War
This newspaper is: "Devoted to the interests of the G. A. R. [Grand Army of the Republic] and all veterans of the War of the Rebellion" as the Civil War was then called.
Several of the articles are reflective of Civil War events.
Four pages, nice condition.
AI notes: The Veteran&... See More
"Don't give up the Ship!" and more...
Item #695470
August 27, 1814
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, August 27, 1814 A great issue with the memorable rallying cry from the War of 1812 "Don't give up the Ship!" used as a campaign slogan on the front page.
As a bit of history, Captain James Lawrence's famous cry was at the Battle of Lake Erie, eleven months prior. It quickly became the motto of the U.S. Navy, and as we see here was adopted as... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #695064
January 02, 1846
WHITE MOUNTAIN TORRENT, Concord, New Hampshire, Jan. 2, 1846
* Very rare publication (1st offered)
* 15 years prior to the Civil War
This title existed for a bit over 3 years and this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, this coming from the private collection. Various news items and advertisements.
Four pages, various foxing, mostly to the top half, mild fold wear, g... See More
Lasted for less than a year...
Item #695056
October 14, 1828
THE DOVER ENQUIRER New Hampshire, Oct. 14, 1828
* Very rare, short lived publication
From information available it appears this newspaper existed under this title for less than one year. This is the volume 1, number 34 issue.
The first column has notices supporting John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson for President, and Richard Bush & John C. Calhoun for Vice President.
Four pa... See More
Existed for just one year... War of 1812 news...
Item #695018
January 25, 1813
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 25, 1813
* Very rare publication
* Cheshire County
* War of 1812 reporting
An extremely scarce newspaper existing only from July 4, 1812 thru July 5, 1813. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue. Not surprisingly, this is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the private collection.
Being from du... See More
Issue number 5 of just 29 printed...
Item #695016
October 29, 1816
THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 29, 1816 A very rare title which existed for just 29 issues, and only 7 institutions have any holdings, 3 of which have but a few issues. It began as a quarto size issue, but with this issue--issue #5--it enlarged to folio size.
Not surprisingly, this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the pri... See More
Existed for less than six months... Thomas Jefferson, on retiring from the Presidency...
Item #695007
October 25, 1808
AMERICAN PATRIOT, Concord, New Hampshire, Oct. 25, 1808
* Rare short-lived publication
* President Thomas Jefferson
A scarce title that existed for less than six months. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
The back page has a nice address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States" which begins: "Sir--As you are about voluntarily to resign the important h... See More
Very early report on New Orleans voodoo...
Item #694968
September 23, 1820
HILLSBORO' TELEGRAPH, Amherst, New Hampshire, Sept. 23, 1820
* Early New Orleans, Louisiana Voodoo
* African American religion folklore
* Spells - human sacrifices - magic
A short-lived newspaper, existing just 2 1/2 years. This is the volume 1, number 39 issue.
A typical newspaper of the day with various reports inside including items from England, Baltimore, Cuba, New Orleans ... See More
Education of Indians...
Item #694463
May 10, 1819
CONCORD OBSERVER, New Hampshire, May 10, 1819
* Very rare Merrimack County publication
Since becoming computerized we have only offered two issues of this title, and both are from the Civil War. There is no documentation that title ever existed.
This issue is from our private collection and selected for such due to its nice condition. The back page has a lengthy article: "Education of ... See More
What the Louisiana Purchase will mean to the United States...
Item #694461
February 03, 1803
COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, Feb. 3, 1803 Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "President's Message" beginning: "The subject of Louisiana continues every day to become more and more interesting to all classes of American citizens...". It continues with much talk of the advantages of this territory the United States will soon be acquiring fr... See More
Very rare War of 1812 newspaper: first we have offered...
Item #694381
August 13, 1813
WAR JOURNAL, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Aug. 13, 1813
* Very rare War of 1812 publication
This is the first of this title we have seen in our 50+ years. It only existed for 40 issues (this is # 23), from March 12 - Dec. 14, 1813.
As the title should suggest the focus of the newspaper was the ongoing War of 1812, but there is other content as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, s... See More
Talks of the Embargo...
Item #694380
August 09, 1808
THE FARMER'S CABINET, Amherst, New Hampshire, Aug. 9, 1808 The front page begins with an article concerning the Embargo. The balance of the issue has various news reports of the day plus many ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, subscriber's name in the masthead, nice condition.
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