Quite lengthy on the Mormon War...
Item #685145
September 27, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 27, 1845 Inside has various reports under: "Illinois" including: "The Temple at Nauvoo" which mentions in part: "...The first roof of the Temple, has been made of white pine shingles and plank..."
with more. This is followed by: "A Mormon War" which is a letter from Sept. 14 with details of an attac... See More
States expected to secede from the Union....
Item #684485
November 28, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1860 Among the front page column heads reporting tensions just before the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Views & Intentions of the Republican Leaders in Congress" "Message of Gov. Gist to the South Carolina Legislature" The State Bound to Secede" "He Thinks South Carolina Will be Followed by Georgia, Alabama, F
... See More
America, after the Revolutionary War...
Item #684080
January 20, 1785
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 20, 1785 The entire front page is taken up with the continued: "History of America, by William Robertson".
Page 2 includes a lengthy letter concerning the early struggles of an independent United States of 13 colonies.
Page 3 has a report from Richard Henry Lee, President of Congress arriving in New York City with much... See More
Victory in Europe...
Item #683870
May 08, 1945
THE ROANOKE WORLD-NEWS, Virginia, May 8, 1945 A three-line banner headline announces: "Victory in Europe Proclaimed by Allies; Hostilities Will Cease at 6:01 Tonight; Truman Sets Next Sunday as Day of Prayer" with various related subheads.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.
Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn...
Item #683433
November 25, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York Nov. 25, 1865 Over half a page is taken up with portraits of the nine members of the Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn with embellishments titled "'Champion Nine' Of The Atlantic Base-Ball Club Of Brooklyn, L. I., 1865" and an article headed: "The Atlantic Base-Ball Club".
The ball players are wearing uniforms. Some of the pla... See More
Murder mystery resolved: it was his son...
Item #683224
February 04, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 4, 1880
* A professional butcher slaughters his family
* John L. Soper - Kearney, Clay County, Missouri
The top of the front page has a column headed: "Criminal Matters" Theories as to the Recent Assassination Near Kearney, Mo."
The assassination of farmer John Soper was an interesting case. They had opinions on who the killer w... See More
Sherman burns Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #682977
March 02, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 2, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "SHERMAN'S ARMY" "Columbia, S.C., Reported to Have Been Burned" "Gen. Sherman's Army Advancing on Charlotte & Florence" "Capture of Augusta" "VIRGINIA" &quo... See More
The Rebels evacuate Charleston...
Item #682975
February 28, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 28, 1865
* Charleston, South Carolina evacuation
* Confederates leave the self destroyed city
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "THE SOUTH" "Charleston Evacuated for Strategic Reasons" "Urgent Appeal to the People fort Sustain t... See More
Sherman's march through the South...
Item #682971
February 16, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 18, 1865
* General William T. Sherman
* Victory march in the Carolinas
* Columbia, South Carolina & more
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Sherman Checked & Beauregard Wounded" "A Great Battle Imm... See More
Grant's movements in the "great contest"...
Item #682151
June 14, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 14, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "An Important Movement in Grant's Army" "It is So Far Successful" "Grant Sliding Down by the Left" "He Whips Morgan's Forces" "A Look at Rebel Journals" "The Rebel Raid Into Kentucky" and much more.
Eight pa... See More
Battle of Cold Harbor....
Item #682145
June 04, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 4, 1864 Over half of the front page first column is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest News From Grant" "A Great Cavalry Fight Reported" "Fitzhugh Lee Said to be Captured" "Later From Gen. Sherman" "His Movements Near Atlanta" "Capture of Allatoona Pass" and much mor... See More
Yankees are advancing upon Richmond...
Item #682144
June 01, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1864
* Battle of Cold Harbor - Hanover Co., Virginia
* Ulysses S. Grant's Richmond campaign
* General Robert E. Lee's eventual victory
Over half of the first column is taken up with column heads on the Civil War including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "The Rebels Defeated with Much Loss" "Our Left Only Seven Miles from Richmond... See More
Plans to form a Northern Confederacy...
Item #682005
July 24, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 24, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Grant" "The Late Invasion" "Movements of the Rebels Along the Shenandoah Valley" "Rebel Account of the Raid" "Rebel Victory Claimed at Snicker's Gap" "Important from Missouri" "Conspiracy to Form a Northwestern Confederacy" "Ar... See More
Masonic Celebration of Washington's initiation...
Item #681958
November 05, 1852
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 5, 1852 The front page has a mention of: "Masonic Celebration at Cincinnati", and continues on page 4 describing the annual celebration of George Washington being "initiated as a member of the mystic tie".
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Complete in 8 pages and in good condition.
Battles at Fredericksburg...
Item #681562
May 06, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM HOOKER'S ARMY" "Further Details of the Great Battles of Saturday & Sunday" "The Storming of the Heights at Fredericksburg" "Prodigies of Valor Performed by Our Troops" "Important From Mississippi" "Preparations to Attack Vicksburgh Above &am... See More
The Americans are obstinate...
Item #681167
October 10, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 10, 1782 The front page has a short bit noting: "Sir Guy Carleton has written a private letter to a friend, in which he gives it as his opinion that the Americans would sooner become Colonists to France than relax from their present obstinate demands."
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a bit irregular at the spine with some wear at th... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #680229
October 28, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Oct. 28, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "Reminiscences of Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson" being installment #4. Also: "The True S... See More
One of the earliest transmissions by telegraph...
Item #678559
May 28, 1844
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1844 The middle of page 3 has a report: "Professor Morse's Telegraph" which begins: "The working of this wonderful result of human ingenuity, acting upon late developments in science, excited universal admiration in this city yesterday..." with more on the communication between the railroad depot in Baltimore and... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper... Capture of Atlanta...
Item #678092
September 09, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 9, 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: "Abolition First & Foremost" "A Rebel View of the Situation" a letter signed in type: U. S. Grant concernin... See More
Franklin sends a heated letter: friendly terms are beyond hope...
Item #678011
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1777 An article with page heading: "American Independency No New System" is interesting reading, including: "...The Americans, says P. did not originally aim at independence because--what? Because they themselves always pleaded not guilty..." and "...American rebellion, compared to a war with France or Spain, is as the mur... See More
Madison signs four Acts of Congress... War of 1812 reports...
Item #677935
October 19, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 19, 1812 The first column is taken up with four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison. The front pate also has a lengthy report: "Presidential Election" as well as: "General Orders" from headquarters at Fort Wayne, plus: "Commencement of the War".
Page 2 also has several reports from the ... See More
Death of Napoleon Bonaparte... Coronation of King George IV...
Item #677875
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1821 The most notable content is the very nice "Obituary" of "Napoleon Buonaparte" as the article is headed.With a dateline of May 5 the report begins: "At St.Helena, of a lingering illness, which had confined him to his bed for upwards of forty days, Napoleon Buonaparte. He desired that after this death his body should b... See More
George Washington accused of murder...
Item #677477
March 18, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, March 18, 1797
* President George Washington
* Responsibility for deaths ?
Page 3 has an article beginning: "The Aurora, which had accused Gen. Washington during his administration of corruption, peculation and almost every crime as soon as his administration closed, charged him with being guilty of murder. This charge is, like ma... See More
The famous photo of Oswald being shot...
Item #677150
November 25, 1963
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Nov. 25, 1963 The top half of the front page has the iconic photo showing Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald at the Dallas City Hall. The headlines are: "The Final Trip Begins" and: "The Oswald Killer".
Page 3 has a wealth of related photos.
The complete first section with pages 1-20, very nice condition.... See More
Major event at Crown Point, the French & Indian War...
Item #676686
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1759 An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day account of the siege at Fort St. Frederick from July 27 to August 5.Some of the reports near the end i... See More
Slave insurrection in New York...
Item #676470
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1741 Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is so little understood or regarded...it would be better for England if all the Plantations were at the bottom
... See More
Magazine from 1739...
Item #676464
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1739
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Why the Popish Lords decline Taking the Oaths" "Daring Presumption of the Methodists" "A Further Account of the South Sea Company's Affairs" "Deplorable Case of a Widow Lady" and more.
Near the back is the: "Historical Chronicle&qu
... See More
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Why the Popish Lords decline Taking the Oaths" "Daring Presumption of the Methodists" "A Further Account of the South Sea Company's Affairs" "Deplorable Case of a Widow Lady" and more.
Near the back is the: "Historical Chronicle&qu
Creating the colony of Georgia in 1732...
Item #676459
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1732 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the historic report on the creation of the colony of Georgia.Under the heading: "On the Colony of Georgia" is much on the establishment of the colony including text "From the Charter", which includes: "His Majesty having taken into Consideration the miserable circumstanc... See More
Part of the lore of the Wild West...
Item #675593
September 15, 1878
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 15, 1878 The front page has an article: "Another Stage Robbery in Wyoming--An Exciting Affair--Fight with the Robbers".
This is a great & detailed account of a stagecoach robbery near Hot Creek, Wyoming.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the irregular spine, a bit fragile but in nice condition.
Front page reports on the Civil War...
Item #675393
September 08, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "General McClellan's Sunder Order" "Thirty Sentences of Death" "Pickets Captured--Rebels in Rage" "Sharp Work Among Pickets" "Boldness of the Rebel Officers" "The Rebels' Departmental Correspondence" and ... See More
The Knickerbocker vs. Excelsior match...
Item #675284
August 28, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, August 28, 1858
* Pre Civil War baseball games w/ box scores
A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has nearly a full page of baseball reports including games--with box scores--of a dozen games. The most notable r... See More
Baseball-themed color cover...
Item #674749
September 16, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 16, 1911 The full color front cover is a baseball-themed print captioned: "IF" showing 3 men arguing over a 3-2 baseball game, presumably discussing "what if??"
The inside front page is: "One Of Europe's Prettiest Princesses", Princess Henry of Pless. Other photos within include: "Scenes in the National Shooting con... See More
Ben Franklin to return home?
Item #674413
November 01, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 1, 1783 The back page has a short but very notable item: "A letter from Paris says that Dr. Franklin is sent for to America, in order to have his advice in making a code of laws for the better government of the United States; and that Mr. Laurens, jun. is to reside at Paris in quality of their Ambassador until some other appointment is made."
Re... See More
Waste lands for the Loyalists... Soldiers want their pay...
Item #673965
May 03, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1783 A front page item headed: "America" begins: "...we are informed that a part of the rebel army, distinguished by the appellation of the Massachusetts's line, have presented a remonstrance & petition to the demagogues who have usurped the government of that province, representing the extreme wretchedness of their situation, &... See More
How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
Item #673697
October 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782 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..." and also: "...That Gen. Carleton as acquainted the Congress that the Brit... See More
Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #672744
November 30, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 30, 1812 Page 2 has much on the War of 1812 including: "Norther Army" which has various reports; "News From the Frontiers" "Glorious News! - General Dearborn and the 'Army of the North' are Safe" "Constitution and Guerriere" and other items. Also a bit from Washington on a "Bill for Increasing and Regulating the Pay of... See More
Battle of Alamance: first bloodshed of the Revolutionary War... Map & falcon plate included...
Item #672369
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1771 The key content is on the reverse of the title page, headed: "American Affairs" being a report on what most historians describe as the first shedding of blood of the war for American independence. A report from: "Newburn, North Carolina" [New Bern], states in part: "His Excellency, the Governor, having reached Hillsb... See More
Two letters written by Ben Franklin... A slave petitions for freedom...
Item #670619
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, October, 1790 Articles include: "Remarks on Capital Punishment" "Sketch of the Nature & Causes of Diseases" "Short Account of Mr. McGillivray" who was the famous chief of the Creek Indians; "On the Architecture of America" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a Lady in France".Most of a page is taken up with: ... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #669230
May 10, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794 The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes half the column.
Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668810
October 16, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial On Saturday" "Evidence Closed On Both Sides" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut and unbound (uncommon), nice condition.... See More
Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...
Item #667876
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777 * Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* General George Washington
* American Revolutionary War
Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begin... See More
Concerns over Jefferson's decision, with his response...
Item #667649
July 28, 1801
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, July 28, 1801 Page 2 has a "Remonstrance" from the merchants of New Haven on the removal of the tax collector in favor of another. This is followed by: "The President's Reply" which takes over a full column & signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, fold foxing, good condition.
Jefferson and Virginia...
Item #667648
August 04, 1801
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Aug. 4, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* U.S. government efficiency
The front page has: "Mr. Jefferson's Letter" which is an editorial analysis of it, taking a full column. The ftpg. also has: "Virginia Influence" which explains the strong Virginia bias in the federal government. Page 2 begins with another editorial comme... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665582
March 13, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 13, 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 6 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665558
April 04, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 4, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including eight illustrated ship ads. Also on the front page is a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying ration... See More
Maryland ratifies the Constitution... Paine's famous Crisis...
Item #662220
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, May, 1788 This is the "second edition" as noted on the title page, printed on June 9, 1792.This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.
This is... See More
The trial of Mary Harris in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy...
Item #658252
July 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 13, 1865 The front page has: "Mississippi" "Proclamation of Governor Sharkey" in which he permits: "...the loyal people of said State to organize a State government..." as part of Reconstruction efforts
The back page has: "The Washington Murder Trial" "Interesting Letters & Testimony" "Scenes
... See More
The back page has: "The Washington Murder Trial" "Interesting Letters & Testimony" "Scenes
Sorting out the details of peace... The Loyalists...
Item #649674
May 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1783 Page 2 has a report concerning the situation of land in the South evacuated by the British Loyalists, and also: "...that the American Congress have positively refused to release the great numbers of English prisoners...until all demands are paid for their subsistence and other contingent expences."
Another report mentions: "...infor... See More
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
January 01, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #645683
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 * Early Major George Washington
* Jewish colony in the East Indies
The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the terr... See More
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