The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678075
August 19, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Aug. 19, 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: "Subjugation of the South" "The War Viewed by a True Democrat" "The Question of Negro Suffrage" "... See More
Great foldout map of Boston & vicinity... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #677956
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1775 The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the success of such
... See More
Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
Item #677937
October 26, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* American War of 1812
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At Queens
... See More
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* American War of 1812
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At Queens
President Madison offers pardon to deserters from the Army...
Item #677936
October 22, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 22, 1812
* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon
The first column is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress as well as: "A Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, concerning the granting of a full pardon for those who have deserted from the Army. Each is signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 includes: "... 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
Acts of Congress... The War of 1812...
Item #677932
October 05, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 5, 1812 The front page has a full column taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by he President: James Madison.
Inside has several reports on the War of 1812 including: "Military Movements" "The Freedom of the Sea, or War!" "Americans In Canada" "Anglo-Savages" "Green Mountain Patriots&qu... See More
The President declares the war to be over(?)... War in the Chesapeake...
Item #677919
July 02, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814 Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over. However, upon further inspection, the article above headed, "The Turnpike Road to Peace", makes it clear this is merely a proclamation being suggested to the President ... See More
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #677833
September 21, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 21, 1812 The front page has a full column with the; "Letter From Commodore Rodgers to the Secretary of the Navy" from on board the U.S. frigate President, in which he gives a detailed account of his actions.
Inside has: "General Hull" "Letter of Col. Case of the Army later under the Command of Brig. Gen. Wm. Hull, to the Secretar... See More
Early from the War of 1812... A Proclamation for fasting, humiliation, and prayer...
Item #677794
July 09, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 9, 1812 The front page has a proclamation by the governor of Massachusetts: "PROCLAMATION, For A Day Of Public Fasting, Humiliation And Prayer, signed in block type: CALEB STRONG. Additional reports from the early weeks of the War of 1812 include: "War Or No War" "Commodore Rogers" "Privateers Look Out!!!" "General O... See More
The death of Major John Mills...
Item #677413
August 10, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 10, 1796 Page 2 has a report from Fort Washington of the death of Major John Mills, who during the Revolution fought at the siege of Boston, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Monmouth and the Northwest Indian War.
Much reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Sam Adams, and the first native-born dentist: Dr. J. Flagg...
Item #677021
February 20, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 20, 1796 A front page "Act" of the Mass. legislature is signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Also on the front page is an ad for: "Dr. J. Flagg, Surgeon Dentist" with details. Kane's "Famous First Facts" lists Flagg as the first native-born American dentist.
Four pages, damp staining, discrete archival mend at the ... See More
Problems with the Jay Treaty...
Item #676951
July 05, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1797 Most of the front page is "Important Documents" signed in type by: Timothy Pickering, concerning complaints arising from the treaty with England (Jay Treaty).
Other news of the day inside plus a great wealth of ads, several of which are illustrated.
Four pages, nice condition.
Treaty ending the War of Austrian Succession...
Item #676531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1748* Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
* War of the Austrian Succession
The most significant content would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.
Other items in this issue include: "A Pulmonic Ma... See More
Massachusetts' Bay... Hutchinson... Great map of Greece & vicinity...
Item #676473
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770 * Pre Revolutionary War America
The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with: "Lieutenant Hutchinson's Speech to Both Houses of Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts' Bay". In it he deals with the taxation issue.
This is followed by comments on... See More
1904 Boston Red Sox wins AL pennant...
Item #676054
October 10, 1904
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 10, 1904
* Boston Red Sox wins American League pennant
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page has a one column heading: "Boston Club Wins Pennant" with subhead. (see) Interestingly there was no World Series for this year. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that ... See More
Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson in a pitcher's duel...
Item #676028
August 16, 1916
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 16, 1916
* Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson pitching duel
* Early coverage for Ruth, before he was a Yankee
* Best publication to be had ? - very rare as such
Near the bottom of the back page is a brief yet very historic report with small heading: "Red Sox Increase Lead After Great Battle with Washington" with the text beginning: "A hotly c... See More
Broadside "Extra" edition...
Item #675718
October 22, 1841
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA - Arrival of the Steamship COLUMBIA ! at Boston, Sixteen Days Later...", October 22, 1841 An unusual broadside "Extra" issue filled with news from Europe as arrived on boat the ship "Columbia". The reverse is entirely blank.
Very nice condition.
Much on Commodore Rodgers' cruise...
Item #674871
March 07, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 7, 1814 Over a full column of the ftpg. & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "Rodgers's Cruise" being Commodore John Rodgers' report of his recent cruse of 75 day to the Secretary of the Navy. Dated on board the U.S. frigate President at Sandy Hook, Feb. 9, 1814, with a wealth of reading on his naval encounters during the War of 1812... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #674800
March 31, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 31, 1744 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short ... See More
A fleet of U.S. men-of-war...
Item #674721
June 11, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859 The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War" showing the Susquehannah, the Saratoga, the St. Marys, the Supply, the Plymouth, the Perry, the Mississippi, and the Princeton.
Prints inside include: "Sheep Shearing i... See More
Abraham Walter's fascinating exploits...
Item #674602
December 15, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 15, 1813 The front page has nearly a column taken up with: "Read What Follows!" "Extract of a letter from Capt. M'Donnough...Accompanying this is the voluntary statement of Abraham Walters, who was pilot of one of the sloops taken last summer. He made his escape from Quebec & after a severe journey of ten days, reported himself to me yesterday.&quo... See More
News from the U.S. frigate Essex...
Item #674601
December 08, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 8, 1813 V
* USS Essex - War of 1812
* Captain David Porter
* United States Navy
Various items on the War of 1812 including: "Latest New from the Essex Frigate" "From Plattsburgh" "Extract from the General Order of Gen. Wilkinson" "Retaliation" "Squadron in the Delaware" "The Rebel's 'Road to Ruin'... See More
British attack upon Plattsburg...
Item #674600
August 07, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 7, 1813 Much reporting on the War of 1812 with articles headed: "More Cases of Impressment" "British Squadron" "The Enemy's Fleet" "The Brave Major Chapin" about whom several websites can be found; "From Fort George" "Torpedoes Again" "Enemy's Squadron" "British Attack on Plattsburg&... See More
Much from the War of 1812...
Item #674599
August 04, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 4, 1813 A fine wealth of reporting from the War of 1812 including articles headed: "Cases of Impressment" "Blockading Squadrons" "Still Later" "From Fort George "Official Accounts" "Naval General Order" signed in type: W. Jones; "Secret Proceedings" has a document signed: James Madison; "Gen. Dearborn&... See More
Very beginning of the American Antiquarian Society...
Item #674537
November 26, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 26, 1812
* American Antiquarian Society (AAS) established
* Worcester, Massachusetts - American history
Page 2 has a very significant news report headed: "American Antiquarian Society" which begins: "This Society was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, passed October 22d, 1812. It's object is to collect and preserve t... See More
Capt. Decatur's report on his victory over the Macedonian...
Item #674444
December 19, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1812
* USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian
The front page has: "Brilliant Naval Actions" which is concerning Stephen Decatur's victory over the British frigate Macedonian, in a letter signed: James Madison. this is followed by a nice, detailed letter of the battle datelined: "U..S. United States, at sea, Oct. 30, 1812" and s... See More
Two prints of early fine engines... Missions near San Antonio...
Item #673912
February 18, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1854 This was one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time as the famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857.
Perhaps the best prints of of early fine engines: "Hope Hose Carriage, of Philadelphia, at the Crystal Palace" and: "Representation of Fire Engine No. 38, of New York City".
Other prints include: "I... See More
A very uncommon title...Religious magazine...
Item #673730
May 01, 1828
NEW JERUSALEM MAGAZINE, (Boston), October, 1827 Although the Boston imprint does not appear on the ftpg., we include a copy of the volume's title page which verifies the city of publication.
A religious publication with contents including: "Salvation In the Commandments" "Revelation & Reason" "Nature & Efficacy of True Prayer" and more.
Complete in... See More
Like an early Wall Street Journal... Street Railway Edition...
Item #673709
October 19, 1907
THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, Oct. 19, 1907 (STREET RAILWAY SECTION) A 112 page publication filled with railway maps, ads, schedules and notices, providing a great snapshot of the transportation infrastructure of the northeast corridor of the United States. Transportation maps include those from Maryland, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, New York,... See More
President Wilson backs suffrage movement...
Item #673626
October 01, 1918
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Mass., October 1, 1918
*President Wilson's Suffrage speech to the Senate
The front page of this issue has the heading: "PRESIDENT WILSON URGES SUFFRAGE IN SENATE SPEECH". , which reports on the historic speech he gave before the United States Senate. Additionally, the article includes the text of his speech and continues on pg. ... See More
French Battleship Bouvet sinking...
Item #673599
March 20, 1915
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, March 20, 1915
* French Battleship Bouvet sinking
* World War I - WWI
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THREE WARSHIPS OF ALLIES SUNK IN DARDANELLES", "British Admiralty Report Loss of Irresistible, Ocean and French Battleship Bouvet--Said to Strike Mines in the Straits"&nbs... See More
"Redskins" name 1st used in the NFL...
Item #673597
September 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1933
* (Washington) Boston Redskins
* 1st time nickname was used in franchise history
* First game of the 1933 NFL football season
The sport's section (page 26) has one column headings: "GREEN BAY ELEVEN HELD TO 7-7 TIE" "Boston Rallies in the Closing Minutes of Contest to Deadlock Score" with lineups. Text begins with: "The B... See More
On burning Hindu widows on their husbands funeral pyre...
Item #673462
November 06, 1819
BOSTON RECORDER, Nov. 6, 1819 The front page has a rather lengthy and interesting article: "Hindoo Petition Against Burning Widows" beginning: "The effort of the British government to suppress the brutal custom of burning widows on the funeral pile of their husbands have been highly meritorious...".
Another article of the same heading is on page 3.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #673424
June 13, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #673423
April 09, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 9, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", thi... See More
Much on the Georgia alligator & how Oglethorpe treated them...
Item #673177
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1749
Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in Georgia, one bit noting; "...Of reptiles, the crocodile, which seems
... See More
Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in Georgia, one bit noting; "...Of reptiles, the crocodile, which seems
The "contemptible braggart" General Smyth...
Item #673043
December 04, 1812
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 4, 1812 The ftpg. has over a column taken up with the situation at Sacket's Harbor, including a lengthy letter from there signed in type by: Isaac Chauncey.
But the most interesting piece may be the brief report on page 2: "Of all the contemptible & ridiculous braggarts that ever disgraced the profession of a soldier, it is a... See More
Billy Sunday in Boston - 1931...
Item #673034
February 24, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 5, 1931 The the page has an article: "BILLY SUNDAY IN BOSTON AGAIN", describing the brilliance and public acceptance of Billy Sunday and his antics.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 8 pages, somewhat fragile, but overall generally good. See images for details.... See More
British advancing towards the nation's capital...
Item #673021
July 28, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 28, 1813 Although this issue has much on the war in Europe, page 2 has: "Enemy In the Potomac" datelined from Washington and noting in part: "...that the advanced squadron of the enemy had retired down the river...were not in sight at Point Yates, about 70 miles below this city..." and more on the British advance towards the capital.
Inside has: &quo... See More
The U.S. Navy to build more ships of war...
Item #672954
December 05, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 5, 1812 Page 2 reports from Washington: "A bill was yesterday introduced...for increasing the Navy of the U. States...propose recommending the building of four ships of 74 guns; four large frigates; and four vessels of 16 guns...". This is followed by: "Naval Establishment" beginning: "The frigate Constellation, now lying in the Eastern Branch, r... See More
Much naval reporting from the War of 1812...
Item #672951
November 21, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 21, 1812 Page 2 has a few reports on the War of 1812 one mentioning that Commodore Chauncey has sailed for Sacket's Harbor. Also on page 2: "Mr. Madison is an Enemy to Commerce & a Navy".
Page 3 has: "War Intelligence On the Ocean" which takes a full column.
Four pages, nice condition.
John Rodgers reports on a naval encounter...
Item #672950
November 18, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 18, 1812
* USS President - U.S. Navy frigate
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with: "Our Navy & It's Prospects", followed by a letter signed by John Rodgers of the U.S. frigate President. He reports on a naval encounter with British ships.
Page 3 has: "War Intelligence On The Ocean" followed by: "American Prizes".
F... 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
Nice trout fishing print... Scenes on the Mississippi...
Item #672695
June 10, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, June 10, 1871 Inside has a very ice full page print by J.S. Davis: "Trouting" showing two men fishing. Also two pages of: "On The Mississippi" which has 5 prints including: "A Creole Pedagogue" "The Landing Near Bonnet Carre" "A Deer-Chase on the Mississippi" and "A Submerged Plantation". A full page of scene... See More
Launch of the Merrimac...
Item #671293
July 14, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 14, 1855
* USS Merrimack launching
* CSS Virginia ironclad warship fame
* Battle of Hampton Roads fame
The front page has a nice print captioned: "Launch of the U.S. Steamer Merrimac..." with a related article. This was the ship that would letter be refitted to become the ironclad ship in the Confederate navy and would engage the Monitor... See More
America is about to declare war...
Item #670877
June 03, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 3, 1812
* Declaration of war close
* War of 1812 to begin
Page 2 has a notable report headed: "War with England!" stating: "A letter has been received in town from a Senator of the United States, dated May 28th, which says, The Committee of the Senate on Foreign Affairs have agreed unanimously [Mr. Lloyd being absent] to recommend a Dec... See More
The Red Sox win game four of the World Series...
Item #670536
October 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 11, 1916
* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
... See More
* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
San Jose, California lynchings... Brooke Hart...
Item #670435
November 27, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, November 27, 1933
* Famous San Jose, California lynchings
* Thomas Harold Thurmond & John M. Holmes
* Brooke Hart kidnapping and murder
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Kidnapers Lynched; Gov. Rolph Approves" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the lynchings of Thomas Thurmond and John M. Holmes for the m... See More
Nice George Washington issue...
Item #669232
July 30, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794 The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display. This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.
Four pages loss to a lower corner affects no text, a few ink spots, generally good.... See More
Two Acts signed by Washington... John Jay to begin work on the Jay Treaty...
Item #669229
May 07, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 7, 1794
* President George Washington acts of Congress
The front page begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington.
Page 3 has a document, signed by the President: G. Washington, in which he nominates John Jay as an envoy extraordinary to England in an effort to creates a treaty to resolve a number of lin... See More
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