Wesleyan University Site Selected...
Item #556985
May 26, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated May 26, 1830
* Wesleyan University site selected
Page 3 has a report from the New Haven Herald: "Methodist College. We understand that the committee appointed to determine the location of the collegiate institution about to be established under the patronage of the New England Methodist Conferenc... See More
Marriage announcement with a catching name...
Item #556952
June 02, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 2, 1830
* Marriage announcement with a catching name
* Impossible fasting ?
Listed among the page 2 marriages is one that reads: "In New York, Mr. Brooks Drinkwater to Miss Temperance Pond--a cold water match surely!"
The back page has a report about an Irish woman who had not eate... See More
Born and died the same day...
Item #556942
July 07, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 7, 1830
* Bizarre
* Married couple born and died on the same date
Among the page 3 obituaries under "Died" is one that reads: "At Marie, near Quebec, June 9, Nouvelle Beauce Jacques Gagne, and Magsaline Morin, his wife, both 77 years old. These two persons were born the same day, baptized th... See More
Bound too tightly...
Item #556936
July 08, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 8, 1829
* Lacing clothes too tight causes death ?
Page 2 has a report about the death of a "colored woman" from New York who died suddenly while ironing clothes. An inquest was held and a physician examined the body. It was determined by the physician
* ...that the deceased had been in the hab... See More
Navy appropriations...
Item #556926
March 23, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams
* Navy appropriations act
On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day. Some stray ink spots, otherwise... See More
Smoking not permitted...
Item #556925
February 17, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, February 17, 1830
* No smoking law in the early 19th century?
Page 3 has a report about the Pennsylvania Legislature: "A standing rule was adopted in the House of Representatives at Harrisburg...forbidding smoking, either in the hall or the adjoining rooms. The vote stood, ayes 61, noes 33. A motion was made... See More
Alms-House Department...
Item #556863
March 23, 1860
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, New York, March 23, 1860
* Pre civil war almhouses
* Almhouses drunkeness
Page 6 report: "The Alms-House Department" "Where it Was & What it Is" "Scenes of Drunkeness & Debauchery" "The Institutions Turned into Dram Shops" "Sensualities Of The Keepers" "Grave Charges against the Governors&q... See More
First synagogue in Texas... cornerstone laid by Masons...
Item #556862
June 10, 1870
DESERET EVENING NEWS, from Salt Lake City, Utah, dated June 10, 1870
* 1st Jewish synagogue in Texas
* Charles Dickens death (1st report)
On page 2 under "Texas" is a report headed: "Corner Stone Laid".
The brief but historic report, datelined "Galveston", reads:
* The corner stone of the first Jewish Synagogue in the State, was laid today by the Grand Lo... See More
London Bridge... a great print...
Item #556824
November 16, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 16, 1872 The prime content within this issue is the doublepage print captioned: "London Bridge". Many more interesting prints within including: "Railway Bridge Destroyed by Floods in Ceylon" "Changmaunna, in the Looshai Country" " "Entrance Court of the Brighton Aquarium" & more. The Supplement is includ... See More
Early Texas...
Item #556716
June 26, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL (which later became Balou's - similar to Harper's Weekly), Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1852
* Catching Wild Horses...
* Early Texas...
On the front page there is an illustration titled "Mode Of Catching Wild Horses On The Prairies, Texas" and a related article: "Catching Wild Horses On A Prairie".
Inside, there are several illustrations includ... See More
Oil City, Pennsylvania... Oil Creek Disaster...
Item #556711
June 06, 1892
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania PA June 6, 1892
* Oil City Pennsylvania
* Titusville PA
* Oil Creek Disaster (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that include:
* FIRE FOLLOWS FLOOD
* A Veritable Reign of Terror in the Oil Creek Valley
* More Than One Hundred Lives Reported Lost
* Burning Oil On The Flood Top
* Terror Stricken Titusville
Tells... See More
Laboratory instruments...
Item #556708
June 13, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, NY, June 13, 1885
* Laboratory wire apparatus illustrations
* Hotchkiss Machine Guns
There are 25 illustrations of "Wire Apparatus For Laboratory Use" that take up most of the front page, with references identifying the various instruments. There also is a related article that concludes on page 2.
There are various illust... See More
Fort Donelson...
Item #556672
February 06, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, February 6, 1863.
* Charleston Harbor SC
* Ironclad warships
* Fort Donelson Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
* IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH
* The Affair Off Charleston Harbor
* The Union Iron-Clad Gunboat Ironsides... See More
The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
Item #556608
April 01, 1882
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, April 1, 1882
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
The front page of this issue has a full page, black-bordered portrait of "The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow". Inside, there is a full page illustration of Longfellow in his library at a desk.
One page has 4 illustrations of flooded towns in Missouri. There is a page of photos titled &... See More
American Indians...
Item #556578
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, May, 1870* American Indians
* Florida tribes
* Prints
Beginning on the front page is an 18 page article: "Our Barbarian Brethren" that has 23 illustrations of various Indian implements & tools & more, plus a chart of "Indian Symbols", one of "A Scalp" & a scene of "Floridian Widows Scattering Their Hair Over Their ... See More
Rare title... Pre-Civil War...
Item #556512
March 14, 1855
GERMAN REFORMED MESSENGER, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1855
* Rare title
* Pre civil war
This 4 page newspaper has some news of the day with ads on the back page. Mostly religious related material throughout.
A rare title from the early German community in PA prior to the civil war. The text is in English.
Some folds, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
New Two-Foot Guage Railroad print...
Item #556476
May 07, 1870
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, New York, dated May 7, 1870 This issue contains an article entitled "A Railroad Two Feet in Width" with an accompanying quarter-page illustration "Great Britain - a New Two-Foot Guage Railroad, in the Principality of Wales".
This is a complete issue in 16 page issue. This has a small tear in the upper left corner of the front ... See More
Early ticker Tape Machine in 1885....
Item #556263
November 15, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1879
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
... See More
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
Kentucky Martial Law ends...
Item #555916
October 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, October 13, 1865
* Post civil war Kentucky
The front page has: "Washington" "Martial Law No Longer in Force in Kentucky" "The President's Proclamation" "The Status Of Kentucky". Proclamation concerning martial law in Kentucky is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Other news of the day throughout this 8 page issue. Mino... See More
The circus is coming to town!...
Item #555881
September 25, 1869
COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, September 25, 1869
* Uncommon title
* Post civil war illustrated circus ad
The back page has an ad for "Levi J. North's Circus & Performing Animals".
Has details about the main attractions & performers. Includes an engraving of two bears performing on ladders & directed by a clown, & one of "The Soa... See More
Ad has a unique illustration...
Item #555879
July 08, 1893
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 8, 1893
* 19th century circus ad
* Ad has a unique illustration
Page 6 has an ad for "Robt. Hunting's Big Circus, Museum & Menagerie". Has details about the performance dates & times. The ad also has a unique illustration of a hippopotamus with a portrait of a gentleman (Mr. Hunter?) clenched betwe... See More
Captain Ames and 800 Indians led by "Santini"...
Item #555734
August 26, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, August 26, 1867
* Battle with the Indians
A front page report, "Battle With the Indians at Republican River", describes the battle on the Republican River between troops led by Capt. Ames and 800 Indians led by "Santini".
Says the village was two miles long & that Capt. Ames "...charged twice through their wigwams....&... See More
Carrier's Address...
Item #555606
January 02, 1869
COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, January 2, 1869
* Carrier's Address
* Uncommon title
The front page has the "Carrier's New Year's Address" taking 2 1/2 columns.
Uncommon to have a carrier's address from this period.
News of the day with many interesting advertisements throughout. Ink is a bit lite in the text of the address.... See More
Louisiana land for sale... Martin Van Buren signature...
Item #555270
May 19, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington D.C., May 19, 1840
* Louisiana land for sale
* President Martin Van Buren
The front page has a notice issued by the President concerning a sale of public land in Louisiana, signed in type: Martin Van Buren, plus similar notices on the back page for land sales in Michigan, Iowa & Missouri, each signed in type: Martin Van Buren.
Page 2 has the "Speech Of Mr... See More
Chess... Volume one issue...
Item #555212
January 24, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 24, 1857
* Early chess
* Sports
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." A volume I issue (number 21). Columns inside include: "Our Chess Department" & "The Ladies' Column".
Other topics with much on various sports through out this 16 page issue that ... See More
Post Civil War military content...
Item #555211
February 21, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 21, 1867
* Post civil war United States military
The front page has the following one column headlines:
* Washington News
* The Military Government Bill Adopted
* Almost a Strict Party Division in Both Houses
* A Veto from the President Almost Certain
& more.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice conditi... See More
The Army Bill...
Item #555121
March 05, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 5, 1867
* The Army Bill
* Post civil war original
Front page has the following headlines:
* Washington News
* Closing Up of the 39th Congress
* The President Signs the Army Bill Under "Protest"
& more.
Also has the text of the Tenure of Office Bill, vetoed by President Johnson, and overridden by Congress.
Other news ... See More
Columbia-Harvard Boat Race...
Item #554948
July 10, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 10, 1886 (print only as shown)
This print as a large illustration of "The Columbia-Harvard Boat Race, June 26" by Charles Graham and three smaller prints of "Columbia Cottage"; "The Mascots" and Coaching a Crew". In good condition.
MartinVan Buren signature...
Item #554943
March 24, 1840
THE GLOBE, from Washington DC, dated March 24, 1840
* Martin Van Buren notice
* Early Western lands
The front page has notices concerning the sale of public lands in Missouri, Louisiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, & two for Iowa, each signed in type: M. Van. Buren.
Other news of the day throughout with many interesting advertisements. Some light foxing, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Chess...
Item #554935
August 18, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, August 18, 1867
* The game of Chess
* Post civil war reporting
On the back page under "Chess" is a report:
* The Late Match Between Detroit & New-York
Includes the position of the opposing forces at the time of the "abandonment" of the game, mentioning that it "...forms a very fine study..." Also has another report: "American ... See More
Item #554784
March 27, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 27, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features a portrait of "George W Childs". Other illustrations within the issue include "Place for Holding Competitive Examinations at Pekin"; "Competing Student in his Cell"; "Gen. Sickles Congratulating the Spanish Ministry on the Establishme... See More
The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins...
Item #554778
October 16, 1874
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 16, 1874
The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The front page features an illustration entitled "Metropolitan Candidates for Official Prizes". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Foster Mother"; "The Phantom Carriage" and "The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins - Embarkation of Sculptu... See More
Item #554769
June 18, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 18, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "A Scene in the Pool-Room -- Selling the Entries for the Jerome Park Races". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Hint to Employers of Girls" by Bellew; "The Vessels of War Now in the Harbor, including the 'Ju... See More
Item #554767
June 22, 1874
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 22, 1874. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Proposed Reciprocity Treaty". Other illustrations within the issue include "Mr. Minot A. Osborn, Editor of the New Haven 'Register'"; "Procession of the Corpus Christi Festival from the Church of St. Stephen, Vienna... See More
Martin Van Buren signature...
Item #554733
May 15, 1837
THE GLOBE, from Washington D.C., dated May 15, 1837
* President Martin Van Buren
* From our nation's capitol
On page 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is "A Proclamation" issued by the President convening a special session of Congress to consider "great and weighty" matters, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Note: In this special session Van Buren advocated a s... See More
Item #554727
September 17, 1881
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 17, 1881. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Opening of the Dramatic Season 1881 - 82". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Saxon Housewife in the middle Ages"; "A Letter for Papa"; "Sports of the Season"; and "Driving Sketches... See More
Item #554721
April 09, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 9, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Sketches at Central Park - No. 1 -- On the Bridle Path". Other illustrations within the issue include "Silver Service, Manufactured by Tiffany & Co., to be Presented by the United States Government to Each of the Arbitrators ... See More
A.B. Frost...
Item #554716
September 24, 1874
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 24, 1874. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "One Good turn Deserves Another" by A. B. Frost. Other illustrations within the issue include "Meeting of the Anthropological Congress at Stockholm, Sweden'; "Sketches at the Autumn Floral Exhibition Held at Horticultura... See More
Item #554715
June 02, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 2, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Board of Police Commissioners". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Boston Fire of Friday Last"; "'Decoration Day' Illustrated" and "General Ronald McKensie, Leader of the Recent Raid Into Mex... See More
Item #554711
July 16, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, July 16, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 19 -- The Sun and The Shepherd". Other illustrations within the issue include "Ellis War"; "John Biglin"; "The French Section of the Vienna Exhibition" and "The Old Bachelor's So... See More
Item #554701
May 31, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 31, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 16 --- 'This Is One Of Those Things That No Fellah Can Find Out". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Late Earl of Zetland"; "New Fashions"; "Haydee from a Painting by M. Chap... See More
Shirt and collar manufacturing...
Item #554645
May 15, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1880
* Shirts and Collars
This issue is 16 pages in length. The front page has 6 illustrations of the "Manufacture Of Shirts and Collars--Geo. P. Ide, Bruce & Co., Troy, N.Y.". The two largest illustrations show the "Stitching Room" and "The Cutting Room", with 3 of the illustrations showing female workers, plus ... See More
Item #554611
October 13, 1874
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 13, 1874. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration by A.B. Frost entitled "Charles O'Connor and Reverdy Johnson on the Louisiana Imbroglio." Other illustrations within the issue include "Horse Racing - The Finish"; "The Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia on Satu... See More
The Humpback Whale...
Item #554561
March 01, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, March 1, 1879
* The Humpback Whale
* Manufacturing of Horseshoe nails
This issue is 16 pages in length. On the front page, there are several photos of "The Manufacture of Horseshoe Nails" with the article starting on the front page and continuing on page 130. Inside there is a report: "The Humpback Whale" mentioning that the com... See More
Capture of Finback Whale...
Item #554560
April 17, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880
* Capture of Finback Whale
* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps
This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an article: "Some Electrical measu... See More
Catskill Creek, New York... gas to light villiage?...
Item #554510
August 01, 1829
SATURDAY EVENING POST, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 1, 1829
* Catskill Creek New York
* Gas used for early lighting
A page 3 report from the "Catskill, N.Y. Reporter" says:
* A fountain of carburetted hydrogen gas has been discovered in the bottom of Catskill Creek, near the foot of Main Street in this village
Mentions an experiment was conducted in which ... See More
Item #554476
November 08, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 8, 1873. (print only)
This is a single-page illustration drawn by Frenzeny and Tavernier entitled "Leaf from a Sketch-Book" which is comprised of eight smaller drawings.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11.5 inches and is in nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #554374
July 16, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated July 16, 1881. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Out-'Shining' Everybody in Humiliation at Albany" with the caption "New York: 'I did not engage you, Vice-President Arthur, to do this kind of work."
The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25 inches and is in good condition. Please see ... See More
Item #554357
March 15, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 15, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "A Matter of Taste" with the caption "Confucius. 'How can Christians stomach such dirt?'"
The print size is approximately 16 x 10.5 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Item #554354
April 05, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 5, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Hatching" with the caption "How much longer will birds of prey be allowed to gorge themselves on the savings of the self-denying and industrious -- and escape the consequences?"
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good ... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- The Continuation of a Genre… The American West Still Keeps Giving…
- Prior to the November 22,1963 assassination of JFK… History does repeat itself!
- Americana at it’s best… The annual Egg Roll on the lawn of The White House…
- Words spoken softly would prove to be extraordinarily prophetic…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
