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690595

Latest on the Mexican War...

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July 15, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1847  Page 3 has: "From Tampico" which reports on the Mexican War noting in part: "...that Urrea had ordered out all the men of the country that could be raised for the purpose of making an attack upon Tampico...Every man there was under arms expecting the town to be attacked..." and a bit more.
Also: "The Popular Desire for Peace" which
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690397

The war continues against Japan...

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July 06, 1945

STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 6, 1945  



* Kaufbeuren-Irsee in Bavaria, Germany 

* Psychiatric hospital atrocities - murders

* Nazi "euthanasia" killing center program 




This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."

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689988

Prints of Lowell, Massachusetts...

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April 26, 1856

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 26, 1856  The front page features a print of: "The New Addition to the Boston State House" with a related article.
Other prints include: "Boston Railroad Depot, Lowell, Mass." "Junction of the Concord & Merrimac Rivers, Lowell, Mass." "Court House, Lowell" and: "View of Merrimac St., Lowell". The back page shows the: "City of Naples & Eruption of Vesuv
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689966

From the capital of the Confederacy...

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July 16, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 16, 1864  This issue has: "The War News--The Latest--The Latest Rumor" "Point Lookout "From Atlanta--Battle at Tupelo" "Very Latest From the North" "Richmond Blues" "Latest News From the North" "From the Armies in Georgia" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a on
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689913

Frankfurt falls to the American Army...

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March 04, 1945

STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 4, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.

Front page banner headline: "Ninth Captures Krefeld, Links Up With Canadians" with subheads: "Nazis Demolish Dusseldorf Spans" & more, with a photo: "Yanks Clean Out Japs in Cor... See More  

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688160

Battle of Antietam, from the capital of the Confederacy...

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September 24, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 24, 1862  A terrific and rare issue, as the front page has a nice account of the Battle of Antietam (referred to as Sharpsburg by the Confederates). Simply great to have reports on this "bloodiest day of fighting" of the entire war--and a victory claimed by both sides (although essentially a draw)--appear on the front page of the newspaper from the Con... See More  

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688074

Lincoln offers pardon to deserters if they return...

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March 11, 1863

NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1863Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Gen. Banks About to Commence His Forward Movement' "Important To Deserters" "A Proclamation by the President' "An Amnesty to Deserters who Will Return Before the 1st of April" "A Warning to Those who Promote Desertions". 
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686477

Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779  

* Ben Franklin's book is reviewed (brief)
* Fort Stanwix report
* Captain Cook's ships observed?

Near the back is a brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir






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685663

Ben Franklin's will, and much more...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, January, 1792   The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page.

The issue begins with: "Extracts from Dr. Franklin's Will" which takes over a full page and provides many details on various beneficiaries.

Also within: "Thoughts on Dueling" "The Child Trained up ... See More  

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685536

Sentence & execution of King Louis XVI...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1793 



* King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine



Certainly the most notable content is near the back under: "Monthly Gazette" which includes reports on the end of the trial of Louis XVI as well as his execution.

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684105

Richard Henry Lee & John Hancock on counterfeiters... John Adams is ambassador to England... Vermont gains its independence...

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March 10, 1785

THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, March 10, 1785  The entire front page is taken up with the continued: "History of America, by William Robertson".

Page 4 has a "Proclamation by the United States..." offering a $500 award to counterfeiters, signed in type: Richard Henry Lee, who was President of Congress when it had recently relocated from Trenton t... See More  

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683574

Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...

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September 20, 1781

A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated Sept. 20, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Col. Hezekiah Wyttys twenty pounds in bills of this state and charge the state...Sept. 20, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 4 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display and dated less than a month before Cornwallis' surrender. 
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683395

Baseball of the future (on horseback)...

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June 09, 1883

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1883  Full front page shows: "The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge". Inside has a full page and 3/4 page print: "The Competitive Drill at Nashville, Tennessee".
Perhaps most of interesting is a full page print: "Baseball of the Future" shows all players on horseback.  Another full page has: "Adventures In The San Juan Mountains", by J.J. Reilly plus much m
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682115

Grant, Sheridan, and Stanton...

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August 21, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 21, 1864  Among the front page column heads of the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Rebel Troops Ordered to the Valley Retained Near Richmond" "SHERIDAN" "Fighting Along the Shenandoah River & at Bunker Hill" "Sheridan Awaiting the Rebel Attack" "STANTON" "Repulse of the Enemy by the Tenth Corps..." "Serious Losses of the Rebels" and more. 
Eight pages, very nice conditio
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681631

Victorious march...

Item #681631

May 26, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, May 26, 1864 



* Ulysses S. Grant - Spotsylvania victory

* Resaca Georgia Ga - William T. Sherman




Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT!" "Victorious March of the Army of the Potomac" "The South Anna River Reached by Our Troops" "One Thousand More Prisoners Captured" "Sheridan's Expedition" a... See More  

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678071

The famous anti-slavery newspaper...

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July 01, 1864

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 1, 1864  This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
The front page has much concerning General John Fremont and his bid for the Presidency against Lincoln (he would withdraw before the election) including
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675287

Pre-Civil War baseball... How to settle the Heenan/Sayers draw...

Item #675287

June 09, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 9, 1860  Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Page 6 has over a full column headed: "Base Ball" which has reports of five games, with the crude box scores. Also: "Base Ball In Albany--Champion Club"
Another page has: "The Championship - Sayers and Heenan--the Question Settled" which deals with how to settle the issue of their historic match, which wa
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673606

Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...

Item #673606

February 06, 1870

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 6, 1870  Near the top of page 3  is an intriguing report of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
Under the column heads: "THE QUEENS OF FINANCE" "The New Furore in 'The Street'--First Levee and Business Reception of Victoria and Tennie C.--,--A Sensation Among the Panicky 'Bulls'--The Ship Afloat" is the report of Victoria Woodhull and her sister,
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667691

The Barbary War... Jefferson and Bonaparte...

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January 03, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1802  The front page has a letter to the "...honored Bey of Tripoli, of Barbary..." concerning the on-going Barbary War, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by: Th. Jefferson concerning France, within which is a letter signed in type by: Bonaparte. Also has a half column letter to the legislature of Vermont
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667661

Congratulating Thomas Jefferson...

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June 29, 1801

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 29, 1801  Page 3 has an address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President..." from the Assembly of Rhode Island, congratulating him on being inaugurated President. This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

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665585

From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...

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March 15, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 15, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 2 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

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661817

Four century set of the London Gazette...

Item #661817

January 01, 1671

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England.  A collection of four issues of this--the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper--each one hundred years apart. Issues are dated 1671, 1771, 1871 and 1971.

Interestingly, the format of this title did not change much over the years save for the number of pages increasing with the years. The 4 issue collection comes in a custom-made 4 s... See More  

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659078

1947 Steamer Island Queen disaster...

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September 10, 1947

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 10, 1947 



* Excursion steamer Island Queen

* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fire disaster




The front page has a six column heading: "21 Dead or Missing in Excursion Ship Fire" with subheads. Small related map on page 14. A full back page pictorial is nice for display. (see) First report coverage on the excursion steamer "Island Queen" explo... See More  

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649301

At a lesser price... from Boston...

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(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More  

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643132

One of the best mastheads we've seen... Fostering freethought...

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THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, 1880-1882  A newspaper which holds the distinction of being the first American newspaper dedicated to the philosophy of freethought. Each issue has a highly displayable graphic masthead which includes the text: Truth, Perseverance, Union, Justice - The Means, Happiness the End, Hear All Sides - Then Decide, with various depictions of books label... See More  

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620665

USS Queen of the West captured.... Kentucky invaded...

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February 25, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1863 

* USS Queen of the West captured
* Invasion of Kentucky by the rebels

Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Loss of the Queen of the West" "Treachery Of A Rebel Pilot" "Escape Of Eighteen Of The Crew" "Exciting News From Kentucky" "The Rebels Invading the State Again in Force" "Gen. Longstreet Reported to be in Command" and more.
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614602

Re: Dedication Ceremonies at Gettysburg... Sherman at Chattanooga...

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November 18, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1863  This was the day before the Gettysburg Address, and how terrific it is to find two reports concerning the event. In the category of "who would have guessed then", the inconspicuous reports at the bottom of page 5 gave notice to what would become perhaps the most significant dedicatory event in military history.
A report headed: "The Dedication Ceremonies at Get
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559480

The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...

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(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE (2nd-rate/dmg.)  A  lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1710-1739), priced at a bargain due to  being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown is just... See More  

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177673
Item #177673

September 14, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More  

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177672
Item #177672

August 31, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More  

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177656

Political cartoon by E.W. Kemble...

Item #177656

May 11, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 (does not include Part II - see note below)  Included are the following illustrations and photos: "The Representative American Citizen?" and "IN 1912", both by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a lifeboat drill recently ordered for all trans-Atlantic ships; "Photography from an A... See More  

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177172
Item #177172

November 01, 1902

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 1, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, Clarence H. Mackay; The Presidential Hunt with photos; United States Rubber Industry in South America with photos; "Mad Mullah" and the English in Somaliland with photos; The Return of the Miners with photos; fullpage illustration "The Cathedral of Nova Sancta Sophia" by Pettit; The Mod... See More  

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176420

Hudson River water front... Sinking of the Maine memorial...

Item #176420

March 11, 1899

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1899  Full front page illus. of "Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Puerto Rico - Sundown on the Plaza at Ponce." Full pg. illus. of "Sunday Afternoon in a Mexican Town."

Full pg. illus. of "Paris - The Death of President Faure and the Election of President Laubet."

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175968

Metropolitan Museum of Art...

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November 10, 1894

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1894  Full front page portrait of "Alexander III, the Late Czar of Russia." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Loan Bureau of St. Bartholomew's Parish." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Major-General Oliver O. Howard, U.S.A., Retired." Several pgs. of illus. pertaining to "The Metropolitan Museum of Art."

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174854

Displayable issue on the Republican elephant...

Item #174854

March 08, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 8, 1884  For a political junkie--and a Republican--this could be the best Harper's Weekly for display as the entire front page print is captioned: "The Sacred Elephant. This Animal Is Sure To Win, If It Is Only Kept Pure And Clean, And Has Not Too Heavy A Load To Carry." This drawing is by Thomas Nast who created both the Republican elephant and the Democratic... See More  

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172678

Battle of Chancellorsville...

Item #172678

May 23, 1863

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 23, 1863  Nice full front page print of: "Major-General George Stoneman" on horseback. Prints within include a full page: "Capture of the Heights of Fredericksburg by the Sixth Maine Regiment, of Sedgwick's Corps" which is very displayable; a full page: "The Battle at Chancellorsville--Cough's Corps Forming Line of Battle to ... See More  

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172646

Slaves fleeing into Union camps...

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January 31, 1863

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 31, 1863  The full front page is a print: "Army Beef" showing soldiers shooting cattle, with 2 smaller vignettes.

Inside has a full page: "Contrabands Coming Into Camp in Consequence of the Proclamation", referring to the recent Emancipation Proclamation. It shows many African-Americans and presumed slaves. Also a full page with 2 print... See More  

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172620

Battle of Corinth... Battle of Perryville...

Item #172620

November 01, 1862

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 1, 1862  The full front page shows: "The Town of Perryville, Kentucky, Scene of the Recent Battle" and "The Pirate 'Alabama'". Other prints inside include: "The Rebel Foray in Pennsylvania--General View of Chambersburg" and two other quarter page scenes at Chambersburg. Halfpg: "Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky...&... See More  

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172584

Naval battle at Memphis...

Item #172584

June 28, 1862

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1862  Two front page illustrations: "Closing Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee" and "Colonel Ellet's Ram Approaching the City of Memphis, Tennessee, to Demand its Surrender." Other prints inside include: "Scene of the Battle of Front Royal Between the First Maryland Regiment and the Rebel Army" &qu... See More  

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172432

Fort Sumter...

Item #172432

January 12, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1861  Much of front page is taken up with a print of: "Major Anderson, U.S.A., Commanding At Ft. Sumter" with a biography of him. Also in this issue is a dramatic full page: "The Battle of New Orleans, Fought Jan. 8, 1815" & "Sketches of Ft. Moultrie" which has 5 prints; "Senator Seward's Arabian Horses--Maanak... See More  

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