Nice 18th century American magazine...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1792  First page has: "Description of the Upper Ferry on the River Schuylkill, near the city of Philadelphia", lacking the related plate.

Also in this issue are: "History of the Smallpox" "A Hint to the Ladies" "Method of Imitating Certain Wines" "An Oration Delivered at Taunton, July 4, 1792 at the C... See More  

Early returns show Lincoln is doing well in the 1864 election..

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Nov. 8, 1864  



* Abraham Lincoln's election (2nd)

* Original American Civil War reporting



In addition to much inside page reporting on the latest Civil War events, page 2 has items concerning the election. Final results would not be known until the next day, however various partial returns are noted here (see photos), almost all showing Abraham Lincoln looking... See More  

Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803 



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

* Signed by U.S. & France ministers



Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispa... See More  

Long Island Sound steamboats...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 20, 1859  Perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this newspaper is the beautiful & large masthead, plus each page is trimmed in a nautical theme.

The front page has a print of: "Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian Patriot" with a biography of him. Inside has a print of: "Snipe Shooting" and a nice scene of: "Long... See More  

Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.

The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation.

The back pag... See More  

Decorative masthead, view of Naples & Mt. Vesuvius...

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".

Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the Late King of the Two Sicilies" "Occupation of Caste... See More  

Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 



* Rare title w/ great masthead



This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.

The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".

Other... See More  

Debating the Louisiana Purchase...

BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803 



* Louisiana Purchase close



Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.

Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.... See More  

On the Louisiana Purchase...

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 24, 1803 



* On the Louisiana Purchase Treaty



The middle of the front page has over a full column taken up with: "LOUISIANA" which is a very lengthy editorial concerning the purchase, recently concluded.

It begins: "The treaty places the U.S. in the best possible position to avoid the usual causes of war; we have no neighbour settled near our settleme... See More  

First of this title we have offered?

GRASS VALLEY REPUBLICAN, Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, March 8, 1872  



* Rare wild old West publication



Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine. When a post office was established in 1851, it was renamed Gras... See More  

The murder case sensation of the day...

DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 14, 1850 



* Rare deep South publication

* John White Webster murder case

* George Parkman Boston killing



Over two columns of the front page are taken up with reports on the Parkman-Webster murder case, 

After Boston businessman George Parkman disappeared in November 1849, his dismembered and partially burned body was found in the labora... See More  

William H. Harrison when he was 26 years old...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 18, 1799  



* William Henry Harrison

* Very early mention (26 yrs. old)

* Northwest Territory Congressman



The top of page 2 has a brief report headed: "Delegate To Congress" noting: "Mr. W. H. Harrison having produced his credentials as delegate to Congress from the N.W. Territory, the same were referred to the Committee of Elections.&qu... See More  

Letter signed by Buonaparte...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1799  Page 2 has a report: "News!" "Letter from Buonaparte - Army of The East" which includes a letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Other "Accounts From Europe" as well.

Among the back page ads is: "Ten Dollars Reward" for a soldier who deserted from the military.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condi... See More  

Paul Revere in a much different role, on the front page...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1799  



* Boston Board of Health notice

* Signed by President Paul Revere 



Almost an entire column on the front page is taken up with: "Recommendations Of The Board of Health" signed in type by its president: PAUL REVERE, which focuses on their purpose: "...to accomplish the important purpose for which  it was in... See More  

John Adams script signature on the front page...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1798  



* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* (2) Acts of Congress



Most of the last column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. One is for erecting lighthouses and the other is for purchasing ships. The front page ... See More  

Six letters signed by President John Adams...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1798  



* President John Adams



A nice issue for display as the front page contains not just one but six letters, each signed in type by the president: JOHN ADAMS. There are two more letters signed by Adams on page 2.

These letters are in response to letters sent to him by people or groups in Lancaster & Harrisburg, Penna., and also Burlington... See More  

Florence Fleming Noyes as "Liberty" dancer...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, March 3, 1913



* Florence Fleming Noyes

* "Liberty" dancer

* Women's suffrage



The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Sharon Woman In Tableaux As "Liberty" Dancer" (see) Brief text.

Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice... See More  

An American magazine from 1795...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795  The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More  

Boston magazine from the 18th century...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1795  Articles within include: "Account of Warren Hastings" "The Delights of Benevolence" "Description of a Highland Hut" "The Cacique of Ontario" "On Ascending Thunder" and more.

Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with the latest news including a report that: "A Treaty of Peac... See More  

Church in Rhode Island is set afire...

THE POST BOY, London, May 30, 1727 



* Early American report



Among the front page reports is one datelined from "Boston in New England" noting: "By letters from Rhode Island...we hear that about one o'clock that night a parcel of combustible matter was laid, and by all circumstances willfully set on fire under the porch floor of their old church, which if it had burnt ... See More  

Two opinions on how peace should be negotiated... Building a navy...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1782 



* Ending the Revolutionary War ? peace ?



All of the front page & part of page 2 are taken up with: "Letters From an American Farmer Describing Certain Provincial Situations, Manners, and Customers not General Known..." which offers some interesting thoughts on the culture of the Americans at that time.

Pg. 3 includes: "The... See More  

Very ornate masthead...

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859  This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.

Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More  

Early views of Syracuse...

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858  The ftpg. shows: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Mayor of Boston". Inside has a nearly half page: "General View of the City of Syracuse, New York" and another nearly halfpg: "View of Salina Street, Syracuse, New York" with a related article on Syracuse as well. The back page has 2 prints concerning Siam.

Complete in sixteen pa... See More  

President Washington makes some appointments...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1790   Among the articles are: "On the Use of Cosmeticks" "American Natural History...Of the Birds" & much more.

Near the back is a full page plate of music, as well as: "The Gazette" which has the latest news reports from Winchester, Va. New London, and Boston. Also a list of appointments by the President.

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King Philip's War: the first war in America...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675 



* King Philip's War - Metacomet

* New England Colonists vs. Indians

* First war in America (historic)



The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" is lost with most Americans, but the event cannot be over-stated. This was America's first war, and the only newspaper in existence to report it was this title.... See More