1859 Warren, Ohio...
Item #615945
December 22, 1859
THE TRUMBALL DEMOCRAT, Warren, Ohio, December 22, 1859
* Uncommon title
* Pre Civil War
News of the day with several advertisements just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War.
4 pages, some wear and tearing along vertical fold, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Sold as is.
Disposing of Charles Dickens' household goods......
Item #615834
July 25, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1870 Page 5 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Charles Dickens' Art Relics - The Sale of the Great Novelist's Household Art Relics--Interesting Sketches of Objects Associated with the Author". He had died five weeks from the date of the article.
Eight pages, small piece from the blank spine margin, light foxing, generally nice.... See More
Farming newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #615789
June 16, 1838
FRANKLIN FARMER, Frankfort, Kentucky, June 16, 1838
* Rare & early title
An early title from Kentucky, and as the title would suggest, focused on farming issues. Inside has: "Mineral Resources of Kentucky" among other articles.
Eight pages, never bound or trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, archivally rejoined at the spine, scattered foxing, generally nice. ... See More
From Clay City, Indiana...
Item #615758
October 05, 1888
CLAY CITY REPORTER, Indiana, Oct. 5, 1888 A four page issue of this uncommon title with 6 front page illustrations. Four pages, archivally repaired at the spine, some toning & foxing to the margins.
Civil War map...
Item #615642
June 01, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861 The front page has a one column map headed: "Seat of War In Northern Virginia" which also shows portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio (see). The front page also features a lengthy article headed: "A Sketch of Major-General Butler". Many Civil War reports and one column heads on the inside pages.
Eight pages, great condition.... See More
1877 Polo, Illinois....
Item #615616
August 21, 1880
OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, August 21, 1880
* Uncommon title
This 8 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and several interesting advertisements as well which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from early in the Midwest. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania... Pre-Civil War...
Item #615615
January 11, 1856
LEWISBURG CHRONICLE,, Pennsylvania, January 11, 1856
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements.
Little damp staining in the upper right area, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Tazewell, Tennessee...
Item #615567
August 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 17, 1862
* Tazewell TN Tennessee
* Baton Rouge LA Louisiana
Among the ftpg. Civil War heads are: "Interesting From New Orleans' "The Negro Brigade Controversy Still Pending" "Commerce & Trade Increasing" "General Butler's Measures to Relieve the Poor of New Orleans' "A Grant Melee Between the Police & A... See More
Hampton County, South Carolina Negro lynching...
Item #615556
July 28, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 28, 1882
* Hampton County, South Carolina
* Martin Beckett - Negro lynching
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Chronicles Of Crime" "Later Details of the Lynching of Martin Beckett in South Carolina" "After a Severe Struggle with the Jailer the C... See More
1866 Jerome Park racetrack opens...
Item #615553
September 25, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1866
* Jerome Park racetrack grand opening
* Fordham, New York City (Bronx)
The back page (pg. 8) has one column headings: "Sporting Matters" "The Inauguration Meeting at Jerome Park To-day" "The Condition of the Track--Status of the Horses...." "The Betting--The Pools--The General Excitement..." 1st report coverage o... See More
Hell Gate explosion...
Item #615550
September 23, 1876
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 23, 1876
* Hell Gate explosion
* East River, New York City
* Thomas Henry Huxley - evolution
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE HINGE OF HELL GATE" "Dangers from the Explosion Decreased by the Character of the Surroundings" "Directions Of The Shock" "Description of the Great Exploding Electric Batteries" and more with t... See More
Virginia's governor and the former slaves...
Item #615538
July 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1865
* Georgia Emancipation
* Slaves and Masters
The front page has: "Georgia: Address of Provisional Governor Johnson, His Views On Emancipation." which takes over a full column. Other reports inside include: "VIRGINIA", "Governor Pierpoint and the Negroes", "Their Late Rebel Masters Trying to Get Rid of Them&q
... See More
* Georgia Emancipation
* Slaves and Masters
The front page has: "Georgia: Address of Provisional Governor Johnson, His Views On Emancipation." which takes over a full column. Other reports inside include: "VIRGINIA", "Governor Pierpoint and the Negroes", "Their Late Rebel Masters Trying to Get Rid of Them&q
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #615535
May 14, 1875
THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 14, 1875 From the South ten years after the Civil War with various news reports and ads. Four pages, nice condition.
Naples is captured by the Austrians...
Item #615527
May 16, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.., May 16, 1821 The front page has historic content on the history of Italy with the top of the page: "The Fate Of Naples Decided!" and within the article is: "...The papers announce the important fact that the Neapolitians have FAILED IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A FREE GOVERNMENT! They have signed a convention with the Austrians &... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #615526
September 27, 1869
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, (Utah Territory) Sept. 29, 1869 Among the articles are: "The Arabs of the Middle Ages" "Local & Other Matters" and much more. Published from 27 years before statehood.
Twelve pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Charles Dickens... Slave ship captured...
Item #615503
May 22, 1841
THE NEW WORLD, New York, May 22, 1841
* Charles Dickens
* African slave trade
Primarily a literary newspaper with several pages containing a chapter of "Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens". The back page has a brief article: "Slavers Captured" which mentions: "...with upwards of one thousand slaves on board..." (see).
Sixteen pages, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, n... See More
Item #615499
June 09, 1894
THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York & Chicago, June 9, 1894 Inside has an article with 5 photos: "The Cost of Yachting"; 2 full page of photos relating to horse racing; photo of the famed artist "Thure De Thurlstrup in His Studio" plus other photos.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
Item #615461
June 15, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme court. also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
Bonaparte has been defeated...
Item #615460
April 13, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 13, 1814 The ftpg. has as letter from Com. Decatur. Pg. 2 has a brief item: "The advanced Cossack army were within 13 miles of Paris. Bonaparte has been defeated with the loss of 100,000 men." Another item: "Good News!" has: "The bill to repeal the EMBARGO and other detestable laws against which the people of Mass. have so loudly rem... See More
Younger Brothers pardon ?....
Item #615442
July 30, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 30, 1882
* Younger Brothers - outlaws
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "Seeking the Younger Boys' Release" See image for text here.
Complete in 12 pages, good condition.
Dinosaurs - Extinct Monsters...
Item #615414
March 04, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1893 The front page of this issue features "The Mexican Central Railway's Monster Locomotive -- Designed by F. W. Johnstone". Within the issue is "The Manufacture of Dynamite"; "Raising the Flag on the Steamship New York"; "Extinct Monsters" which are of several dinosaurs; "The World's Columbian Exposition... See More
Ornate masthead with a farming theme...
Item #615386
February 22, 1873
MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, Boston, Feb. 22, 1873 The best part of this newspaper is the large & ornate farming-themed masthead, plus the ftpg. has an illustration of: "The Stock Barns of Hon. Wm. S. King at Minneapolis". Mostly farming-themed content.
Four age, large folio size, tears at margin and a small piece cut from the back leaf.
Item #615380
April 25, 1850
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, April 25, 1850 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is almost entirely political, plus advertisements as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends.
Lunenburg County, Virginia shooting duel...
Item #615366
July 23, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 23, 1882
* Lunenburg County, Virginia
* Richard Garland vs. Joseph Addison
* Shooting - pistol duel
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE ADDISON-GARLAND DUEL" "Some of the Causes Which Led to the Fatal Affray" and more. (see) Text takes up over a ... See More
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson speech...
Item #615365
April 20, 1872
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 20, 1872
* Woman's rights - suffrage
* Anna Elizabeth Dickinson
The back page has an article headed: "THE PEOPLE'S PARTY" "Miss Anna E. Dickinson's Lecture At Cooper Institute" and more. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/3 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.... See More
1889 Brookville, Indiana...
Item #615362
July 25, 1889
THE BROOKVILLE AMERICAN, Indiana, July 25, 1889
* Rare title
* Franklin County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
Complete, light browning, some wear at the folds with little loss, a little margin wear, otherwise good.
1888 Cambridge City, Indiana...
Item #615361
July 25, 1888
THE WAYNE CITIZEN, Cambridge City, Indiana, July 25, 1888
* Rare title
* Jackson Township
* Wayne County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
Complete, light browning, some margin wear and tear, should be handled with care.
1888 Crawfordsville, Indiana...
Item #615360
April 05, 1888
THE CRAWFORDSVILLE STAR, Indiana, April 5, 1888
* Rare title
* Union Township
* Montgomery County
This 6 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
A damaged issue with margin wear and tears, back leaf separated at the central fold. Sold as is.
First transcontinental excursion from coast to coast...
Item #615312
TRANS-CONTINENTAL -- a complete reprint collection of all 12 issues of this fascinating newspaper.The newspaper titled "Trans-Continental" was a stroke of historical genius in the mind of its editor, W. R. Steele. On May 24, 1870 over 130 passengers boarded a beautiful eight car Pullman train built under special orders of George M. Pullman specifically for this trip, the first chartere... See More
Income Tax repealed... Senate vote...
Item #615307
January 27, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1871
* Income Tax
Page 5 has an article headed: "Washington" "Passage of the Bill Repealing the Income Tax in the Senate" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, slight printing flaw within heading (see), generally very nice.
SS City of Vera Cruz shipwreck...
Item #615303
September 03, 1880
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1880
* SS City of Vera Cruz
* Hurricane and sinking disaster (1st report)
Page 3 has an article headed: "The Lost Vera Cruz" "Bodies Washed Ashore--Fears That All On Board Perished..."
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, good condition.... See More
Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...
Item #615300
January 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1871
* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor
The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit... See More
Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...
Item #615290
January 26, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1871
* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor
The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit in... See More
Nice article on "Mountain George"...
Item #615279
February 08, 1873
OAKLAND HOME JOURNAL, California, Feb. 8, 1873 Page 2 has an interesting article on: "Mountain George, the Hunter" who apparently was somewhat of a Grizzly Adams-type (see). A wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
The New York "tenderloin" district...
Item #615229
December 23, 1890
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Dec. 23, 1890 Inside has a full page print of: "New York--The Tenderloin Club" with a related article inside (see). The doublepg. centerfold shows: "Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, Quitting his prison Cell for the Place of Execution." and a halfpg. has a hunting scene.
Sixteen pages, very nice, clean condition.
Unusual engraving in the masthead...
Item #615213
September 13, 1809
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1809 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em". Complete as a single sheet issue, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.
On Kit Carson's trusted companion...
Item #615159
May 21, 1881
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, May 21, 1881
* Albert H. Pfeiffer death
* Kit Carson
Page 3 has a nice article: "Kit Carson's Companion" "A Picturesque Story of an Old Pioneer" which is actually an article on Col. Albert H. Pfeiffer who had recently died. See the web for much on his life and his relationship with Kit Carson.
Four pages, small address... See More
Prisoners released from Cuba...
Item #615126
December 23, 1873
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 23, 1873 The front page as a report from Key West "The Agreement with Spain" with subhead "The Release of the Prisoners" "Their Sufferings and Destitution -- Insecurity of the Lives and Property of Americans At Santiago de Cuba". "The United States ship Pinta, Commander Garringe, arrived to-night from Santiago de Cuba with officia... See More
Nearing the end of Bonaparte's rule...
Item #615066
June 17, 1814
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 1814 The front page and page two carries reports pertaining to the latter moments in in Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor, as well as reports on the war in France. See photos for details.
Also reported on page is the "Death of Chief Justice [Samuel] Sewall". His great-grandfather served as the judge at the Salem witch t... See More
Kouts, Indiana boxing championshuip...
Item #615029
April 01, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 1, 1889
* Featherweight boxing championship
* Kouts, Porter County, Indiana
* Ike Weir "The Belfast Spider"
This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "EIGHTY ROUNDS" "An Indecisive Battle for the Feather Weight Championship at Kouts, Ind." B... See More
Indian relationships...
Item #615009
July 20, 1879
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, July 20, 1879 Page 5 contains two Indian related articles under the heading of "The Indians." The first article pertains to a telegram that the Indian agency had received that the chiefs who had recently visited Washington were helping to keep peace and also telling of the experience of recent visit of other Indians to the city. The other is a "Letter from a ... See More
Habit of smoking opium...
Item #614946
June 13, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 13, 1880
* Opium - poppy tears
* 19th century drug habits
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 12 has an article headed: "THE DREAMY DRUG" "The Rapid Increase in the Use of Opium in the United States" "Its Deadly Fascinations Submitted to by Thousands" and more. Text takes up ... See More
President Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #614908
May 16, 1868
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The front page is mostly taken up with reports on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson with the top of the first column having: "The Impeachment" and many related subheads (see). The final vote for acquittal would come in 10 days.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Wolf & Buffalo Robes... visiting Yellowstone...
Item #614902
December 10, 1881
PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, Maine, Dec. 10, 1881 There is an interesting ad on an inside page promoting "Wolf & Buffalo Robes - Horse Blankets" with a bit more detail. Also in this is "A Trip To The Yellowstone" and "What Frightened Stonewall Jackson In Mexico" as well more articles, stories, poems and advertisements.
This is complete in eight pages and is in good... See More
Outlaw Eugene Bunch.... train robber...
Item #614896
January 04, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 4, 1889
* Outlaw Eugene Bunch
* Gentleman Train Robber
This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "BUNCH THE BANDIT" "The Bold Highwayman and His Knowledge of Firearms" "How Bunch Received His Wound in the War" and more.
Complete in 8 pages, light ... See More
A new fire ladder...
Item #614893
September 03, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 3, 1887 The front page of this issue has a large illustration "Casting the Bronze Buffalo's Head for the Union Pacific Bridge at Omaha" with an accompanying article. Within in the issue is: ""The Floating Balance"; "Parisian Fire Ladders"; "Spencer Fullerton Baird"; and more illustrations, articles and ... See More
Celebrating the generals after the war...
Item #614869
June 08, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 8, 1865
* Ulysses S. Grant welcome home
* New York City celebration
Among the first column heads are: "Our President" "Monster Meeting Last Night at Cooper Institution" "Outpouring of the Masses for the Administration" "The Hero Grant" "It was Big, Great, Immense, Prodigious!" "Brilliant Array of Generals... See More
Portland, Oregon & Helena, Arkansas fires....
Item #614834
December 24, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1872
* Portland, Oregon
* Helena, Arkansas
* Fire disasters
The front page has one column headings: "Part of the Business Section of Portland, Oregon, Burned" "Reported Destruction of Helena, Ark., by Fire" "Fire In Portland, Oregon" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, generally nic... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...
Item #614830
July 19, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 19, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
* Disappearance
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Fate Of Donaldson The Aeronaut Still Unknown" See image for text here.
Complete in 10 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition.
Unicorn found ?....
Item #614704
December 15, 1821
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 15, 1821
* Re'em - Unicorn found in Africa ?
Page has a bizarre report from Africa headed: "The Unicorn" with text that includes: "...that the animal itself must have answered the description of the Reem or Unicorn, which is frequently mentioned in Scripture" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
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