A prelude to the Rogue River Wars...
Item #691680
September 06, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 1852 Page 3 has: "A Great Slaughter of Indians" concerning a battle between whites and the Indians on the Rogue River. This was the night at Table Rock, one of the early encounters of what would become the Rogue River Wars.
Also: "Later From California" has various reports including; "...Business general was s... See More
Much on the Mexican War... On Dupont in San Diego & San Francisco...
Item #691619
April 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847 Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S. ship Crane, Capt. S. F. Dupont, arrived at San Francisco...Since the occupation of San Diego in July last, she has been on the coast of Mexico & captured 14 prizes...".
D... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691263
November 10, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 10, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Germans Penetrate Russian Defence Zone Six Mils Deep" "More Striking Successes Against British Shipping" "Hoover Protest" &quo... See More
Confederates create their own Constitution... Jeff Davis elected President...
Item #691104
February 11, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1861
* Confederate Constitution creation
* Rebel President Jefferson Davis
The top of the front page has: "The Southern Confederacy" "Important Action of the Congress at Montgomery" "Adoption & Copy of the Constitution" "Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, Elected President" "Alex. H. Stephe... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690709
June 06, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
All of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "Testimony Heretofore Suppressed" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
The front page has various end-of-war ... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690386
July 18, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 18, 1945 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."
The front page reports include: "1,500 Planes, Fleets Rip Japan" "British Join U.S. In 'Pre-Invasion' Smash at Targets" "U.S. Reported Dr... See More
Pre-Civil War view of Detroit...
Item #689986
April 12, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 12, 1856 The front page has a print showing: "Central View in Jefferson Ave, Detroit, Michigan (Woodward Ave.)
Other prints within include: "Hon. Millard Fillmore" with an article on the former President; "John Eliot Preaching to the Indians" "Henry Hudson Descending the Hudson River" "Cotton Pressing Inn Louisian... See More
Pirate troubles...
Item #689365
February 04, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 4, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar) The front page has two reports concerning pirates: "...ready to sail from Cartagena...that their lading would amount to 20,000 millions in silver...And that most of the Pyrats who went into the South were destroyed...". Another report notes in part: "...given orders for the arming four gallons at Pisa whi... See More
Henry Cornish & Elizabeth Gaunt executed for involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #689358
October 26, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 26 1685 The back page has a report from London noting: "This day Henry Cornish was according to the sentence passed upon hi on Monday last at the Old Bailey executed in Cheapside over against King Street."
This was for his involvement in the Rye House Plot.
Also: "Elizabeth Gaunt likewise convicted of High Treason wa... See More
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #689202
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1819
* The Jew Bill - president's support
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes nea... See More
The early "scoop" on Abe Lincoln...
Item #687930
May 24, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1860
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities" which is close to 1 1/2
... See More
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities" which is close to 1 1/2
The Olive Branch Petition: a last-gasp attempt to prevent all-out war...
Item #687282
August 19, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 19, 1775 Certainly the most notable content in this issue is found taking over half of page 2, being the very historic Olive Branch Petition.
This was one of the more historic documents of the war, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775, in a final attempt to avoid a war between the American Colonies and England. The petition affir... See More
Sentence & execution of King Louis XVI...
Item #685536
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1793 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.Some of the text includes: "...I declare in the name of the Convention that the punishment which it announces against Louis Capet is death." and further on: "... See More
Freemasons & the abduction of Morgan...
Item #685032
September 06, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 6, 1828 Inside has a report headed: "Trials For the Abduction of Morgan".
The disappearance of William Morgan, an anti-Mason, and his presumed murder in 1826 ignited a powerful movement against the Freemasons, a fraternal society that had become influential in the United States. After Morgan announced his intention to publish a book ex... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #684696
December 18, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 18, 1845 An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of railroad-related articles with a wea... See More
Brutalities unveiled at the Wirz trial... Death of James Lawrence's widow...
Item #684450
September 22, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 22, 1865 Front page column heads include: "THE WIRZ TRIAL" "Another Chapter of Brutality and Horrors" "Howell Cobb Desired to Hang All the Yankee Prisoners" "Suggested Punishment for the Georgia Ladies who Collected Supplies for the Sufferers" "Wirz & the Winders Proposed to Place Them All in a House of Prostitution" and more. Page 4 has an editorial on the Wirz tr... See More
Newspaper created for a motion picture...
Item #683721
September 03, 1939
THE STAR DISPATCH--EXTRA, An interesting movie prop newspaper which was created for a motion picture, obviously one with an early World War II theme. There is no date, however England declared war against Germany on September 3, 1939. But the movie could well have been made in the 1950's or 1960's.
Not a "real" newspaper in the typical sense as the title and the content are very... See More
Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...
Item #683575
September 22, 1781
A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated Sept. 22, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Lieut. William Baldwin forty shillings lawful silver money...and charge the state...Pay Table Office, Sept. 22, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display and dated less than a month before... See More
A Memphis newspaper from Jackson...
Item #683048
February 20, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, February 20, 1863 This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi. See the information below concerning its history.
The front page has: "The Battle of Fredericksburg" with terrific detail, taking nearly 3 columns with many su... See More
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is torched...
Item #681647
June 11, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 11, 1864
* Bowling Green Kentucky burned ?
* General David Hunter's raid ?
Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "GRANT ! " "Continued Skirmishing Along the Union Lines" "Appearance of Guerrillas Near White House" "The Town of Bowling Green Burned" "HUNTER "The Victory on Sunday Last"... See More
Battle of Cross Keys: Fremont vs. Jackson...
Item #681572
June 16, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1862
* Battle of Cross Keys - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SHENANDOAH BATTLES" "The Battle of Cross Keys, Between Fremont & Jackson" "Full Particulars..." "The Enemy Posted Entirely Under Cover" "The Field Won by the Superior Fighting of Our Troops" "The Hottest... See More
The British are evacuating Charleston...
Item #681286
October 24, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 24, 1782 Page 3 has a report concerning: "...by Lt. Col. Balfour, large commandant of Charles-Town...the following particulars...as to the effect which the late orders for evacuating our posts and garrisons remaining in South Carolina has had upon the minds of the Loyalists...orders were received...for evacuating Charles-Town..." with mor... See More
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #680792
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More
States ratify the Constitution, including the key 9th putting it into effect...
Item #679614
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1788 * United States Constitution ratification
* New Hampshire becomes 9th state to ratify
The issue begins with: "A Description of Newbold's Plantation on Indian River" (lacking the plate). Other items include: "The Folly and Absurdity of Atheism" "Enquiry Whether the Discovery of America has been Useful or Hurt... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678073
August 05, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Aug. 5, 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.
Articles include: "The Demoralizing Effects of Slavery on the Oppressors" "The Colored People of Phila." "How The Rebels View... See More
A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #676075
January 01, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by nearly 50%
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a substan... See More
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Baseball before the Civil War...
Item #675285
March 17, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 17, 1860 A rather famous sporting newspaper calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 4 has a brief report headed: "Base Ball - The Base Ball Championship Game at New Orleans, La." between Empire and Southern, including the crude box score.
Sixteen pages, wear at the margins, ... See More
News from the War of 1812...
Item #672742
October 15, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 15, 1812 Page 2 has a report: "Western News" which mentions in part: "...news relative to the war operations in the North West...two large boats...entered the mouth of Genesee River and cast out two vessels...Several other vessels have been captured on the lake and some depredations committed by the English boatmen on the frontier inhabitants..." and ... See More
Constitution over the Guerriere... Surrender of Detroit...
Item #672729
September 14, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 14, 1812 The front page has a: "Tribute of Public Gratitude" concerning Capt. Hull & the Constitution's victory over the Guerriere.
Page 2 has a wealth of Great content with much detail on the: "Surrender of Detroit" by General Wm. Hull; "The North Western Frontier" with more on Hull; "Official Account of the Capture of the Gu... See More
An early machine gun...
Item #669268
February 16, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 16, 1889 The front page shows: "The Nicaragua Ship Canal" and has 3 illustrations and a map.
Inside has: "Elastic Suspension of Machines" "Abbott's Fire Escape" "Maxim Mitrailleuse in Action" (machine gun); and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Sixteen pages, library stamp on the front page a... See More
Review & premiere of "Predator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #667775
June 12, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987
* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665591
March 23, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 23, 1798
* 18th century American original
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisements including ten illustrated ship ads. Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from Congress.
... See More
Growing troubles with France...
Item #665565
February 05, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 5, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a message from the President concerning the growing tensions with France, signed in type: John Adams. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying th... See More
North Carolina to debate the Constitution...
Item #665032
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1788 The issue begins with 5 pages on: "An Account of the first Foundation of the College at Cambridge in New England..." being Harvard University. Inside includes: "The American Plutarch - Memoirs of Captain John Smith" continued for a previous issue.Near the back is "American Intelligence" with the latest news ... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll in the Pacific...
Item #664482
February 12, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 12, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 by 13... See More
Special request for Ethan Allen... Will the British leave New York?
Item #649696
May 24, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 24, 1783
* Closing events of the Revolutionary War
* New York loyalists - Ethan Allen
Page 2 has a report on the difficulties in ironing out final details for the treaty of peace and the British leaving New York. Bits include: "Sir Guy Carleton has, in a very trying situation, maintained the dignity of the English name against the influenc... See More
How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
Item #644863
October 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* Americans again have independence ?
Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "Every thing here seems to be at a stand. The army being in a state of inactivity & the inhabitants & loyalists of New York disappointed & dejected at the offers of Independence held out to the Americans...... See More
Nice collection of Thomas Nast political cartoons...
Item #636875
(7) HARPER'S WEEKLY lot of 7 issues of the 1860's-1880's each with a full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon, and other Nast or non-Nast prints inside. A blend of 1st rate and better than 2nd rate issues. A great lot for a dealer or anyone wishing to begin a collection.Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.
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Civil War era illustrated issues at a great price...
Item #636873
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY A Civil War era lot of 5 issues in average condition. This lot offers an excellent illustrated and textual view of this critical period in American history, at a significantly reduced price from their individual values. All issues are complete in 16 pages and include many prints suitable for framing. Typical of this era, light foxing and/or rubbing may be presen... See More
Dozens of displayable 19th century prints...
Item #631673
(10) HARPER'S WEEKLY! Ten 2nd-rate issues (NOT damaged) from 1866 thru 1890. This is a nice lot of 10 different dates, in 2nd-rate condition, with a variety of prints in each issue for which this paper is so famous. The set contains issues which range from 1866 thru 1890. A great lot for resale, or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The images shown are representative of ... See More
Brooklyn gangster Mike Schatz assassination.....
Item #626101
October 07, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1928 (1st section)
* Michael "Mike Shots" Abbatemarco
* Brooklyn gangster assassination hit
* Frankie Yale organization leader
The front page has a one column heading: "UALE GANG LEADER SLAIN LIKE HIS CHIEF" with subheads that include: "Abbatemarco Shot Four Times in Quiet Brooklyn Street by Gunman in Auto With Him" and more. (se... See More
Rare title with Judaica content...
Item #615043
January 25, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 25, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) - issue #21
* Rarest & Earliest of newspapers to be had
* 17th century Jewish content - Jews - Judaica
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because ... See More
Item #177140
March 22, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 22, 1902 Frontpage illustration The Trials of a "Bronco-Buster" by Dixon; fullpage photos The Victor Hugo Centenary in Paris, February , 26; fullpage photos The Boer Prisoners' Encampment in Bermuda; fullpage photo The New Marchioness of Dufferin; The American Commercial Invasion of Russia; Edward Everett Hale with fullpage photo; fullpage i... See More
"Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost...
Item #177104
July 06, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1901 The Sad Story of Philadelphia; The Disaster in West Virginia; doublepage centerfold "Trout-Fishing in the North Woods" by Frost; The Woman's National Tennis Championship at Philadelphia; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.
Equestrian prints... Scenes in Algiers...
Item #175762
November 19, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1892 Front full pg. portrait of "Grover Cleveland." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Men and Women of the Revolutionary Army in Venezuela." Several illus. of "Horses." Full pg. illus. of "The Men Who Have Made the New York Horse Show a Success." Full pg. illus. of "Newspaper Row, New York, on Election... See More
Thanksgiving issue...
Item #175346
November 24, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1888 Front full pg. illus. of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction." (Man getting ready to kill a turkey). Inside are four 1/4 pg. portraits of "Mrs. Chamberlain," "Mrs. Morton, the Wife of the Vice President Elect," "Russell B. Harrison, the Son of the President Elect," and "Mrs. McKee, the Daughter of the P... See More
The opening of the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #174772
May 26, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1883 The full front page is a print captioned: "The New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge--New York Entrance" with an inset of J. A. Roebling, the architect.
One inside page has two prints on the Brooklyn Bridge: "Archway Under Approach, New York Side" and "Cable Anchorage, Brooklyn Side, as it Appeared Before Completion&qu... See More
Winslow Homer print... "The Noon Recess"... The Modoc War...
Item #173734
June 28, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 28, 1873 Two-thirds of the ftpg. is an illustration: "The Modoc War-Captain Jack's Cave in the Lava Beds."
Inside has a full page illustration of "The Modocs-Murder of General Canby" but perhaps the prime feature is a full page print by Winslow Homer: "The Noon Recess".
Also in this issue is a full page: "Way ... See More
Colfax, Louisiana massacre...
Item #173720
May 10, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1873 Front page illustration: "The Meadow Brook Disaster - Sticking To His Post"; Two illustrations on the San Salvador Earthquake; Nice full page; 'An Indian Foray' shows Indians robbing a farmer's cattle & kidnapping his wife; Full page: ' Around the Council Fire--The Young Brave's Speech'; Nearly full page illustration... See More
The Civil War in Texas... The Alamo...
Item #172452
March 23, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1861 The front page is taken up with: "Major Anderson's Command at Fort Sumter" which includes 9 officers, one of whom is "Capt. A. Doubleday".
Other prints inside include: "Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina" "Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs, Late of the United States Army, to the Texan Troops in the... See More
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