From during Washington's administration...
Item #704293
April 22, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 22, 1796 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Ten Old West newspapers at a discounted rate...
Item #704292
January 10, 1880
A lot of ten newspapers from the Old West, all with damage, dating from the 1870's to the 1890's. There are five different titles within the lot.
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704060
June 23, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1790
* Act of United States Congress
The front page begins with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress during this formative year of the federal governmen... See More
Inauguration of Jefferson Davis... Lincoln's progress to Washington...
Item #703971
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1861 The front page has: "The Incoming Administration" "Progress of the President Elect Toward Washington" "The Trip From Buffalo to Albany" with the reporting taking close to half of the page with subheads: "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Utica" "Reception and Speech at Albany" "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Rocheste... See More
The President tours the Northeast...
Item #703766
November 18, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 18, 1789 This issue has much coverage of the President's tour of the Northeast, including a front page address of the town of Portsmouth to the President, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 2 includes an: "Ode, Upon the Arrival of The President of the United States in the town of Boston", followe... See More
The Treasury Department is created... Where will the federal capital be located? Knox is Secretary at War...
Item #703753
September 16, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 16, 1789 Certainly the most notable report is that found on the back page, where is printed in full: "An ACT to Establish the Treasury Department" taking nearly a full column, signed at its conclusion by the President: George Washington.
A very notable report on the creation of this significant department of the federal government. Ter... See More
Terrific issue on the death George Washington...
Item #703673
January 01, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, January 1, 1800 This is one of the better issues to be had on the death & funeral of George Washington.
All columns and margins on pages 1, 2 & 3 have wide, black mourning rules. Page 4 has mourning rules at the top and bottom. The front page begins with a report headed with an engraving of a funeral urn above which is... See More
Front page George Washington Acts of Congress... President on the U.S. coins?
Item #703601
April 14, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 14, 1792 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Also on the front page is an interesting letter regarding whether to have a portrait of the President on the coins of the United States.
Page 2 has an article: "Ensign Turner" concerning General St. Clair'... See More
Concerning the state of the United States...
Item #703588
August 22, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 22, 1792 Over half of the front page is taken up with a continued series of articles headed: "Reflections on the State of the Union". Page 3 has a report concerning Lafayette, and the back page has an ad for a: "Six Dollars Reward" for a deserted soldier.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Printed by Benjamin Franklin, but without the imprint...
Item #703480
October 04, 1753
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1753 A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.
This issue is from before the French &... See More
Is England about to give up the cause?
Item #703347
April 04, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1782 Page 2 has continued reports from the House of Commons including relations with the American colonies. one bit notes: "...That it is the opinion of this house, that all our efforts to reduce America to obedience by force have been ineffectual, and have only tended to weaken this country & exhaust its resources...". And elsewhere: ... See More
Celebrating peace with England...
Item #703320
June 02, 1783
INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, June 2, 1783 One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.
Page 2 has a d
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Excellent account of the Sullivan Expedition...
Item #703290
October 13, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 13, 1779 The entire front page and part of the back page are taken up with a very fine & detailed account of the Sullivan Expedition. The report is signed in type by John Sullivan, who commanded the expedition.
This was a U.S. military campaign of the Revolutionary War, lasting from June to October 1779 against the
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The Federal edifice: a famous engraving!
Item #703265
January 16, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, January 16, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of Massachusetts
* Pillars illustration - cartoon
This is one of the more 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 Independen... 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
Washington and General Anthony Wayne...
Item #703230
June 07, 1796
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 7, 1796
* President George Washington
* Asks United States Congress to act
* Possession of Detroit & Michilimackinac
Near the bottom of the front page is a note to Congress concerning the taking possession of the posts at Detroit and Michilimachiac, signed in type by the President: G. Washington.
Page 3 has a note: "Letters... See More
Two more victories over the Creek Indians...
Item #703070
February 22, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 22, 1814 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Fifth Victory Over the Creeks" as well as: "Sixth Victory Over the Creeks".
Notable content inside includes: "Failure of Our Arms on the Northern Frontier" which is prefaced with a "Message" signed in type: James Madison and which includes documents signed by H. Dearborn and Jo... See More
A mutiny attempt on the frigate Congress?
Item #702803
April 28, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 28, 1800 Page 3 has an interesting report headed: "Mutiny - On Road the Congress Frigate" with the text beginning: "On the 4th inst. a most serious & alarming mutiny broke out on board the Congress frigate, of 36 runs, lying at Craney Island..." with more detail. It appears an all-out mutiny was averted. We can find nothing abo... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #702763
January 29, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* United States Congress acts
Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, two discrete archival mends inside not close to the mentioned content, nice condition.... See More
John Brown is sentenced...
Item #702746
November 05, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 5, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial
Page 4 has a report from Washington: "Reliable letters from Richmond state that under no possible circumstances will Gov. Wise commute Brown's sentence. His fate may be considered as sealed..." with a bit more.
Page 5 has 2 columns taken up with:... See More
Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr...
Item #702742
February 06, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1802 The top of the front page has a "Resolution" signed in type by the Vice President: Aaron Burr, and in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson. The balance of the front page is taken up with reports from the "National Legislature".
Four pages, irregular at the spine margin, good condition.... See More
Rare political cartoon on America... Continental Association...
Item #702484
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Dec., 1774* Rare pre Revolutionary War political cartoon on America
A focus of this issue is a full page political cartoon concerning America, such items rarely found in periodicals of the say.
The heading of the cartoon is: "American In Flames" and the facing page has descriptive text on it. It reads in part: "...it will... See More
The formal end to the Civil War... Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #702460
May 28, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "PEACE AT LAST" "Surrender of Gen. Kirby Smith's entire force" "Final Official Act of Insurgent Authority" "The Great Rebellion Has Passed Away" "Their Land and Naval Forces Declared Disbanded" "The Stars & Stripes Again Dominant Over All the County" "A... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Interesting on the capture of Jeff. Davis...
Item #702458
May 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* re. Jefferson Davis capture - Woman's clothes dispute
The entire front page and over half of the back page are taken up with very detailed and verbatim accounts of those called to give testimony in the trial of the Lincoln assassins.
The front page first column heads include: "TRIAL OF ... See More
The Wright Brothers: a very displayable issue...
Item #702435
June 12, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 12, 1909 If there was a publication that graphically portrayed the earliest years of flight — including the Wright brothers — this would be it. As any collector knows, newspapers of the first decade of the 20th century had exceedingly few graphics.
This front page features large photos of Orville and Wilbur Wright along
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This front page features large photos of Orville and Wilbur Wright along
Image of Lincoln, and the Republican platform...
Item #702432
June 22, 1860
GOODHUE COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, June 22, 1860
* Rare image of a beardless Abraham Lincoln
* 1860 presidential campaign notice
The top of page 2 has one of the better political notices supporting Lincoln for President we have seen, and much desired by collectors.
Although the text is simple and typical: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois. Fo... See More
Little girl admonishes Lincoln to let his whiskers grow...
Item #702431
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1861
* Grace Bedell encourages him to grow a beard
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln en-route
Over half of page 5 is taken up with fine and detailed coverage of Lincoln's continued trip from his home in Illinois to Washington, D.C.
The heads include: "THE PRESENT ELECT EN ROUTE" "Incidents and Casualties" 'Old Abe Ki... See More
Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702410
March 17, 1801
NEWBURYPORT HERALD & COUNTRY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1801 Page 2 contains Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, headed and beginning: "City of Washington, March 4 - PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. This Day at XII o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution in the Senate Chamber, in the presence of th... See More
Handsome, colonial New York newspaper from 1743
Item #702364
December 23, 1745
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 23, 1745 As those who follow our offerings know, it is rare that we have the opportunity to offer American newspapers from the 1740's. Here is a very handsome issue from 1745 featuring a nicely engraved, well-inked coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.
The entire front page and over half of page 2 are taken with a report from the commander-in-chief o... See More
One of the great rarities in American magazines...
Item #702283
May 01, 1745
THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1745 This is a very rare title, actually the first successful magazine in American history done in the traditional magazine format (Christian History preceded this by several years but was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening).
This magazine existed for about 3 years. Two previous attempts at a magazine in the colonies only lasted a few issues,... See More
Print of Acton's first meeting house...
Item #702113
December 21, 1882
THE ACTON MONITOR, Massachusetts, Dec. 21, 1882 This is the volume 1, number 7 issue by "The Evangelical Society of Acton". The front page features a print of: "The First Meeting House of Acton".
Four pages, good condition.
AI notes: The Evangelical Society of Acton was a 19th-century religious organization in Acton, Massachusetts, formed as part of the broader evange... See More
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
Early newspaper from Oregon...
Item #702111
October 12, 1867
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Oct. 12, 1867
* Rare old West publication
This is one of the earliest Oregon newspapers we have offered. Typical news of the day and a wealth of advertisements. This was just 8 years after Oregon gained statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various tape mends inside, a bit of fold foxing.
AI notes: The Oregon State Journal was a prom... See More
Newspaper printed on plastic...
Item #702110
June 22, 1963
PLASTTRADING PALETTE, The Netherlands, June 12-22, 1963 This is a very curious & perhaps experimental or promotional newspaper printed entirely on plastic.
It was done by a plastics firm in The Netherlands to show how versatile plastic could be--it could even be used for printing newspapers. The "newspaper" appears to be an in-house publication, likely distributed to employees... See More
Building the Capitol... Slave ads in 1820....
Item #702100
April 14, 1820
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, April 14, 1820
* President James Monroe
* Act of United States Congress
* Capitol building construction
Page 2 has: "AN ACT making further appropriations for continuing the work upon the centre building of the Capitol, and other public buildings." This and 3 other acts are each signed in type by the President: James Monroe
... See More
* President James Monroe
* Act of United States Congress
* Capitol building construction
Page 2 has: "AN ACT making further appropriations for continuing the work upon the centre building of the Capitol, and other public buildings." This and 3 other acts are each signed in type by the President: James Monroe
Quite rare from 1800...
Item #702090
April 02, 1800
THE CONSTITUTIONAL TELEGRAPHE, Boston, April 2, 1800 A quite scarce title which has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era. This newspaper existed from Oct. 2, 1799 thru May 22, 1802. This is the last issue of volume 1.
Typical news & ads of the day with much reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe.
Four pages, nice condition.
A product of the amateur press hobby...
Item #702089
December 01, 1881
THE FLAG, Stanberry, Missouri, December, 1881 This tiny newspaper is part of the amateur press hobby that was very popular in the latter decades of the 19th century. Printed on small presses by amateur printers, the content was typically whimsical and very localized. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue. Most such newspapers had a very short life.
Four pages, 4 1/2 by 6 inches, great condit... See More
A newspaper report of The Rapture...
Item #702088
January 01, 1970
THE LAST NEWS - Tomorrows' Headlines Today. There is no date or city of publication. The dateline simply states "Whorl Wide Coverage" "Weather: Storm Clouds" and "Midnight Message".
This is a publication of the Gospel Tract Society out of Independence, Missouri. The bold headline announces: "CHRIST RETURNS" "Millions Missing Around World"... See More
Campaigning to support McClellan for President...
Item #701853
September 17, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 17, 1864 Inside has a full page taken up with two prints on: "Presidential Electioneering In New York--Torchlight Procession of the McClellan Party" with a related article.
Twenty-four pages, great condition.
The much desired, very colorful, 'Proteus' edition...
Item #701739
February 26, 1900
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Feb. 26, 1900 As noted at the top this is the: "PROTEUS EDITION".
For many years the Picayune produced a much-desired, huge, colorful foldout edition called the "Proteus Edition" in celebration of the Mardi Gras parade. This is that edition for 1909. It is an eight page newspaper produced on high-quality, coated paper and folds out to one... See More
The 'Goofy Gazette' says it all...
Item #701737
July 02, 1932
GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932
* Rudy Vallee shot ?
As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most needed in the depths of the Depression.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.
AI notes: The July 2, 1932 issue of Goofy Gazette was a New York–pri... See More
Only one issue is recorded in the United States...
Item #701721
October 14, 1795
KLINE'S CARLISLE WEEKLY GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14, 1795
* Very rare 18th century publication
This is a very scarce title from 18th century America, the first we have been able to offer in 20 or more years. Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" notes that only the American Antiquarian Society has this issue.
Four pages, excellent conditio... See More
Published by soldiers for injured soldiers from World War I...
Item #701720
May 15, 1919
THE HOME-AGAIN with which is merged THE RIGHT-ABOUT, New York, May 15, 1919 As noted in the masthead: "Published by Soldiers For Soldier-Patients at Debarkation and General Hospitals of the Port of New York". Seemingly meant for injured soldiers returning home from World War I. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Eight pages, foxing to the top half of page 1, wear at the folds ... See More
Rare "Steamer Bulletin" means for Eastern consumption...
Item #701718
July 01, 1861
STEAMER BULLETIN--FOR THE ATLANTIC STATES AND EUROPE, San Francisco, California, July 1, 1861 "Steamer editions" are rarely found today. They were special editions meant for East Coast consumption--in this case Europe as well.
This is an edition of the San Francisco Bulletin. As noted on page 4, the Daily Bulletin published every evening except Sunday. The "Steamer Bulletin, Double... See More
Death of FDR in a WWII camp publication....
Item #701715
April 15, 1945
THE ENGINE EAR, 460th Engineer Depot Company, April 15, 1945 This is one of many "camp'" newspapers from World War II, crudely printed, typically typewriter-set on several sheets stapled together. This is the vol. 1 number 11 issue, likely from somewhere inside the German borders as the war in Europe would end there in less than a month. The only hint of the location is a page ... See More
From Lawrence, Kansas, from the "Bleeding Kansas" period...
Item #701714
July 25, 1857
THE KANSAS HERALD OF FREEDOM, Lawerence, July 25, 1857 This is actually a Kansas Territory newspaper, as it did not join the Union until January, 1861.
This is the first of this title we have located in our 50+ years.
This issue is from the midst of the "Bleeding Kansas" period. This was a series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas Territory between 1854 and 1859. It emerge... See More
Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester... Civil War map...
Item #701615
May 05, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1862
* George b. McClellan's Peninsula Campaign
* Siege & capture of Yorktown & Gloucester Point
The front page is dominated by a Civil War map headed: "The Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester Point" with further details. Also first column heads include: "YORKTOWN CAPTURED!" "Flight of the Rebel Army..." "Glouc... See More
Full front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701591
June 22, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 22, 1861
* Very nice full front page map of Virginia
* Early months of the American Civil War
The entire front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map, headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA - Position of the Rebel Forces, Batteries, Entrenchments and Encampments in Virginia -- The Fortifications for the Protection of Richmond."
Various w... See More
Perhaps the very best issue reporting the Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #701590
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1862
* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSSVirginia)
* Civil War ironclads w/ map
This is arguably the best newspaper to have on the famous naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, with the front page dominated by a large and detailed map headed: "THE BATTLE OF THE IRON-CLAD STEAMERS. Scene of the... See More
From when Norfolk, Virginia, was held by Union forces...
Item #701586
May 10, 1862
THE NEW REGIME, Norfolk, Virginia, March 27, 1864 A Union occupation newspaper, as the Union forces occupied the city on May 10, 1862. It remained under martial law through the remainder of the Civil War.
This is the volume 1, number 28 issue. Page 2 includes: "War Intelligence" "Reorganization of the Army of the Potomac" which includes a lengthy document signed in type ... See More
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