Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #700770
August 06, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 6, 1796 Over half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, & repealing the former act for that purpose." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
The back page also has two reward ads for runaway slaves.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
On the 1861 assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln...
Item #700742
February 28, 1861
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Feb. 28, 1861 Page 3 has a report: "Mr. Lincoln In Washington" noting in part: "Considerable surprise & excitement were occasioned through the country by the report...that Mr. Lincoln had arrived in Washington...and that his sudden departure from Harrisburg for Washington was made to avoid plots of assassination...a messenger...arrived at Ha... See More
Follow-up on Napoleon Buonaparte: after Waterloo...
Item #700682
September 08, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Sept. 8, 1815 There is much on Napoleon after the historic Battle of Waterloo, with: "Cessation of Hostilities" "Note In Buonaparte's Hand-writing" "Bonaparte's Port-Folio" "Bonaparte In London" "Of the Future Government of France" 'Buonaparte's Comparisons" a report beginning: "It would... See More
On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...
Item #700652
December 17, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803 Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, including mention of Rogers, Campbell, Bainbridge & Preble. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also mention of a bill for the reduction of the Marine Corps, with a few details.
Four pages, m... See More
Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...
Item #700651
December 05, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.
One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Of the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is follow... See More
Washington, Jefferson & Adams sign an Act of Congress...
Item #700646
September 07, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Sept. 7, 1790 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 Washington's historic Treaty with the Creek Nation (also known as The Treaty of New York). See photos for portions. Background informa
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Much on a naval battle in the First Barbary War...
Item #700645
December 11, 1804
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 11, 1804 Page 2 begins with a full column taken up with reports headed: "The War With Tripoli" known as the First Barbary War. Included is a quite lengthy letter reporting a naval battle, with much detail.
Four pages, good condition.
AI notes: In 1804, the U.S. Navy brig Syren took part in the bombardments of Tripoli during the First Barbary ... See More
Boston's famous Liberty Tree is cut down...
Item #700628
October 19, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 19, 1775 Page 2 has a report of a whaling schooner off Long Island, and also a report from Norfolk, Virginia, which ends with: "...public & solemn declaration that notwithstanding their exposed & defenceless situation which cannot be remedied, unbiased with fear, unappalled at the threats of unlawful power, they will never desert the righteous... See More
Ethan Allen a prisoner... Two letters from George Washington... N.Y. governor hopes for reconciliation...
Item #700574
April 04, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE: OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, April 4, 1776 A wealth of fine content in this issue from this desirable year.
Page 2 has a wonderful address from the Massachusetts Council offering praise and support to "His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United American Colonies". This is followed by the heartfelt response fro... See More
On the anniversary of the arrival of Mormons in Utah...
Item #700535
September 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1857 Near the bottom of page 3 is: "The Latter-Day Saints" which mentions in part: "...the 10th anniversary of the entrance of the pioneer Mormons into the valleys of Utah was celebrated... Addresses were made by B. Young and Heber Kimball..." with more detail on the celebration.
Four pages, large folio size, slig... See More
Reflecting upon the recent Dred Scott Decision... On the Mormons leaving Salt Lake City...
Item #700534
July 13, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1857 Page 2 begins with nearly 2 full columns taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is a lengthy speech by Charles Ingersoll of the Conn. Legislature. It is prefaced with: "The several opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the U.S. have been spread before our readers, yet it is probable, from their gr... See More
The attack upon Fort Fisher...
Item #700492
January 17, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 17, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "Another Naval Attack on Fort Fisher" "Evidence of Rebel Deserters as to the Weakness of the Rebel Works & Garrison" "RICHMOND" "Reported Mutiny Among Virginia Troops" and more. More inside as well including; "Rebel Estimate of the... See More
Treatment of slaves... John Morgan's raid...
Item #700483
July 18, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 18, 1862 Among the various front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "From Yazoo River and Vicksburg" "Reported Losses of Vicksburg Rebels" "Sufferings of Slaves on Plantations" "Alarm Among the Rebels" "The Rebels in Kentucky" "Morgan Moving on Lexington" "Union Pickets Driven In" and mor
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Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #700480
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #700461
July 10, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1813 The front page has: "Occasional Remarks On the Present Unjust War" meaning the War of 1812.
Inside has a: "Proclamation - Of His Majesty the Emperor, to the Army" signed in type by: Napoleon, concerning his recent military conquests.
Also reports concerning the War of 1812 with "Rigorous Blockade" "From Virg... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #700444
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815* Battle of Waterloo - Belgium
* Napoleon I vs. Duke of Wellington
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.
Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report that begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buona... See More
U.S. Grant's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #700407
December 07, 1869
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 7, 1869
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* 1st State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The President's Message" which was President U.S. Grant's first annual state-of-the-union address to the nation. Included are various other governmental reports on interior pages.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine f... See More
Two nice engravings in the masthead...
Item #700401
October 25, 1746
THE LONDON COURANT, England, Oct. 25, 1746 The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.
Various news from Europe with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, the margins appear to have been hand-trimmed close to the text but not affecting any letters, otherwise good con... See More
During Washington's administration... Letter from George Rogers Clark...
Item #700357
March 12, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 12, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a: "Proposal" signed in type by the famed: G. R. Clark, "For raising volunteers for the reduction of the Spanish posts of the Mississippi, for opening the trade of the said River, and giving freedo... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #700355
March 08, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 8, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has: "Laws Of The Union" which notes: "An Act in Alteration of the Act Establishing a Mint & Regulating the Coins of the United States". The back page has 12 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, ... See More
Twenty illustrated ship ads on the front page...
Item #700339
November 29, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1792 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.
The front page has 20 illustrated ship ads, making this a nice display issue.
Wide, never-trimmed margins (desired)... See More
On John C. Fremont as the first Republican candidate for President... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700329
June 23, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 23, 1856 This issue has several reports on the reaction to John C. Fremont as the Republican candidate for President, the result of the very first Republication Convention just several days prior.
There is also content on Bleeding Kansas with: "Kansas - A New Invasion" and other bits.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent gue... See More
Great issue on the beginning of the Republican Party: reports from their first Presidential Convention...
Item #700328
June 18, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 18, 1856
* Republican Party is formed - born
* John C. Fremont to be nominated
* 1st GOP nomination for United States president
A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports on their very first Presidential nominating convention, held in Philadelphia.
One-third of page 4 and all of page 5 are taken up with very detailed reports of the firs... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700239
August 17, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 17, 1799
* Rare 18th century publication
The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Cr... See More
Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
Item #700200
November 27, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Nov. 27, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Relating to 'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #700055
May 07, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 5 begins with a report headed: "Kansas Delays" concerns work in Congress for introducing a bill for the admission of Kansas into the Union.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces follow... See More
Print of Lincoln's inauguration... His oath of office...
Item #700031
March 30, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 30, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - Inaugural address
* Engraving - print - illustration
Near the back is a full page print of: "President Lincoln Delivering His Inaugural Address in Front of the Capitol at Washington" which shows a huge crowd. The following page has an article: "The Inauguration of Presiden... See More
President Andrew Johnson would die on this day...
Item #699975
July 31, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 31, 1875 The front page has a brief report headed: "Illness Of Andrew Johnson" with subhead: "The Ex-President Stricken With Paralysis" noting that he was: "...at the residence of his daughter...He is lying in a very critical condition but hopes are entertained of his recovery...". But history tells us he would die on this day.
Page 7 has... See More
Moody and Sankey and the religious awakening...
Item #699951
November 23, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 23, 1875 The back page has nearly 1 12 columns taken up with: "THE RELIGIOUS AWAKENING" "Moody and Sankey".
This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious revival campaigns in America and Britain ... See More
Moody and Sankey...
Item #699948
November 26, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 26, 1875
* Ira D. Sankey & Dwight Lyman Moody
* Evangelist - Evangelism - sermons
Page 5 has 1 1/2 columns headed: "MOODY AND SANKEY - Tendencies of the Work" with other subheads.
Ira Sankey was an American gospel singer and composer, known for his long association with Dwight L. Moody in a series of religious revival campaigns in America
... See More
A wretched life in The Bahamas... On Florida being ceded to Spain...
Item #699747
February 15, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 15, 1785 Page 2 has news: "...from St. Augustine, in East Florida." noting: "They give a melancholy account of the situation of the few setters who remained on the province being ceded to Spain. The gloomy disposition of the Spaniards & their enthusiastic tenets by no means atone for the blessings of a free government..." with more ... See More
News from Salem, Massachusetts...
Item #699744
January 27, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 27, 1785
* 18th century Salem, Massachusetts
Page 2 has a letter: "...from Salem (New-England)" with various shipping-related reports. The balance of the issue has European news.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, full red tax stamp on page 2, nice condition.
John Brown and the Harper's Ferry uprising...
Item #699718
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1859 The last column of the front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Affair" "The Excitement & Crisis in the South" with many subheads. Also: "The Law of Virginia In Regard to Pardons" and "A Warning from Accomack".
Page 4 has an editorial on it headed: "The Revolutionary Sentiment & the Crisis at the South".
... See More
Lou Gehrig, as "Harry Lewis", plays baseball in 1921...
Item #699513
June 12, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 12, 1921 This is the sports section only of this newspaper, but it has its own masthead, appearing much like a typical front page.
This has a very intriguing report on the early career of famed baseball player Lou Gehrig. See the paragraph below from Wikipedia on how he used an assumed name to (illegally) play early baseball:
"...H... See More
A title rarely offered...
Item #699499
March 14, 1691
MERCURIUS REFORMATUS, OR THE NEW OBSERVATOR, London, England, March 14, 1691
* 17th century original
* Rare publication
A quite uncommon newspaper done in question/answer format, whereby a topic, or topics, are raised and then discussed. The topics discussed are listed just under the masthead.
Several advertisements are on the back page.
Complete as a single sheet i... See More
Jews in search of their new prophet (Sabbatai Zevi)... Jews celebrate a victory... The Great Plague...
Item #699495
March 08, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1665 (1666 in today's calendar) The back page has a report from Vienna noting in part: "The Jews in this city have made a publick jubilee, with great expressions of joy, upon the news they have brought them, of the success of their brethren in Asia against the Turk, which continues to be confirmed from several parts, though with some differ... See More
Ornate masthead in this Dublin newspaper...
Item #699489
September 06, 1791
THE DUBLIN CHRONICLE, Ireland, Sept. 6, 1791 Ornate lettering in the masthead of this uncommon title. Filled with news items from Europe with many advertisements as well.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 inches, faint red tax stamp in the masthead, nice condition.
Famous Scottish title...
Item #699484
November 17, 1796
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 17, 1796
* 18th century red tax stamp
A typical newspaper of the day with ads & a wealth of news reports, mostly from Europe.
Four pages, red tram strap at the top of the front page, a bit close-trimmed at the top of page 3, generally good condition.
First of this title we have offered?
Item #699465
May 11, 1818
THE CHAMPION & SUNDAY REVIEW, London, May 11, 1818 The masthead also notes: "Of Weekly News, Literature, and the Arts" which defines what is within the pages. This might be the first of this title we have offered, this issue coming from the private collection.
Sixteen pages, 7 1/4 by 10 inches, some light dirtiness, good condition.
On slavery in Missouri...
Item #699385
December 04, 1819
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 4, 1819 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has an article: "The Missouri Question" which is prefaced with: "...publication of Mr. King's obser... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #698937
November 02, 1831
WASHINGTON COUNTY POST; AND ADVOCATE OF POPULAR EDUCATION, Salem, New York, Nov. 2, 1831
* Rare pre-Civil War publication
* 19th century Washington County
A very elusive title, this being the first we have offered. This is from a small town in Northern New York, close to the Vermont border.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing, good condition.
AI notes: The W... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper supporting Franklin Pierce...
Item #698893
August 21, 1852
THE CAMPAIGN, Washington, D.C., August 21, 1852 A quite scarce campaign newspaper that was short-lived, existed for just 22 issues during the presidential campaign of Franklin Pierce.
This is the only issue we have encountered, and is in somewhat damage condition with much chipping at the margins, folding as well. See the photos.
President Polk's state-of-the-union address...
Item #698889
December 08, 1848
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, Dec. 8, 1848 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is mostly political. Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with the "President's Message" signed in type by: James K. Polk. This was his annual state-of-the-union address.
This is just the second of this title we have offered.
Four pages, never... See More
The seventh issue from the very first year of Scientific American...
Item #698888
October 09, 1845
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 9, 1845 Rare is it that magazines have a life of over 100 years. Here is an issue of a magazine from the very first year of existence. This magazine is now nearly 180 years old, still found on today's magazine racks & highly respected in the scientific community.
Not only is this volume one, issue #7 , but it is from 1845 as most volume 1 is... See More
From the nation's capital...
Item #698884
January 24, 1824
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1824 A somewhat uncommon title from the nation's capital, existing for about 8 years. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
A wonderful display newspaper on the end of the war...
Item #698367
August 14, 1945
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM--EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1945 A fine newspaper for display, as the top half of the front page is taken up with: "EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA" "WAR ENDS !!! " and in smaller type: "Truman Announces Japs Accept. Terms".
There are related reports on several pages within.
This is the complete first section (of 2) with 16 pages, very nice conditio... See More
A newspaper focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #698325
August 09, 1919
THE AMERICAN ISSUE, Westerville, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1919
* American - U.S. prohibition
* Anti alcohol - liquor - beer
* Rare temperance publication
The subtitle in the masthead: "A Saloonless Nation and a Stainless Flag" noting that this newspaper is focused on the prohibition of alcohol in the United States, a battle they won with the Volstead Act which took effect in 19... See More
The Red Cross dominates the front page...
Item #698324
March 26, 1945
BROOKLYN EAGLE, New York, March 26, 1945
* American Red Cross fundraising
* General George S. Patton in Germany
Although there is a nice banner headline from World War II: "PATTON TANKS CRASH FRANKFURT SUBURBS", the focus of the front page is the huge, red cross with the headline above the masthead (also in red ink): "Brooklyn Red Cross Quota $890,500 Short".
The... See More
Red, white & blue edition: carrier U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt is commissioned...
Item #698321
October 27, 1945
NEW YORK JOURNAL AMERICAN, Oct. 27, 1945 A patriotic red, white & blue issue with the banner headline: "TRUMAN BASES PEACE ON POWER" with subhead: "Tells Policy at Commissioning of Huge Carrier Roosevelt".
The decorative front page is printed in red and blue ink. Pages 2 and 3 have much on the naval parade in New York.
The complete first section with 8 pages, good c... See More
The Max Schmeling vs. Joe Louis boxing match...
Item #698320
June 20, 1936
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 20, 1936 A great front page on one of the more notable boxing matches of the century.
The entire front page is taken up with: "MAX KO'S JOE LOUIS IN 12th ROUND" with this historic photo captioned: "The Knockout! Schmeling's Right To Chin Sends Louis Down For Count of Ten In 12th Round."
The back page is equally as nice, mostly taken up... See More
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