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
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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
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-
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* 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
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #670038
December 31, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, December 31, 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&qu... 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
Washington and Congress extend the Embargo...
Item #669228
May 03, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1794
* President George Washington
* United States Congress - John Adams
* Trade embargo against Great Britain
The front page begins with a Resolve of Congress extending the Embargo until May 25, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President; John Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
John Jay made Envoy Extraordinary to England...
Item #669227
April 30, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 30, 1794
* John Jay nomination - nominates
* President George Washington
* Envoy to Great Britain
A page 3 report notes: "The Senate of the United States have concurred in the Presidents nomination of JOHN JAY, as Envoy-Extraordinary to the Court of Great-Britain...". He would become key to creating a treaty with England which would s... See More
The affair of "Citizen Genet"...
Item #669185
December 04, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1793
* Citizen Genet Affair
* Edmond Charles Genet
The front page contains nearly a full column headed: "Official Communications" which has two letters signed by Genet, the French ambassador to the United States, concerning what is known as the "Citizen Genet Affair" relating to his plans to get America to support the French in c... See More
Anthony Wayne and the Indians...
Item #669184
November 30, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 30, 1793
* Mad Anthony Wayne
* Battles with American Indians
Page 3 has: "Indian War" which has near the beginning: "..that Gen. Wayne's army had been attacked by the Indians & that, after a bloody engagement, the Indians were defeated with the loss of 600 killed and wounded--Gen. Wayne losing 500..." with more on the recent... See More
Building Washington D.C...
Item #669157
September 14, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1793
* The Building of Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report: "We...inform the public, that the buildings in the new Federal City are rapidly advancing: The Presidents house is built one story high; the Capitol and Hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are...fifty houses finished, among which are a number of capital
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* The Building of Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report: "We...inform the public, that the buildings in the new Federal City are rapidly advancing: The Presidents house is built one story high; the Capitol and Hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are...fifty houses finished, among which are a number of capital
Indian troubles... U.S. is neutral...
Item #669137
July 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1793 Page 2 has: "British Official Account Of The Battle At Maulde" which is a lengthy account. Also from Penna: "A letter from Fort St. Clair informs that every preparation for a campaign was making there: That several tracts of Indians had been seen round the fort...".
A report from Rhode Island notes: : "...The late Proclamati... See More
Washington responds to the Baltimore Mechanical Society...
Item #669134
June 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793 Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.
Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Washington responds to the merchants of Baltimore...
Item #669130
June 12, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1793
* President George Washington
Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Address of the Merchants & Traders of Baltimore, to George Washington, President of the United States, which is followed by: "The President's Answer" which is signed in type by him: George Washington.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
U.S. is building more frigates...
Item #668936
August 03, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 3, 1798 Page 3 has the: "Answer to my Fellow Citizens of the County of Richmond, in Virginia" signed in type: John Adams.
Also a brief report: "At Philadelphia a 44 gun ship is building; at Portsmouth, a 20; at Newburyport, a 22; at Boston (expected) a 32; at Warren, a 20; and at several other ports."
Four pages, ha... See More
Jimmy Foxx takes the batting title in 1938....
Item #668818
December 28, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx wins batting title
* Boston Red Sox - American League
A seven column headline on the sports section reports: "American League Batting Laurels Captured by Foxx of the Red Sox" with subheads: "Foxx Topped List With Mark Of .349" "New High In Home Runs" and more. Also a nice two column photo of Jimmie Fox... See More
Amelia Earhart's Hometown welcome...
Item #668548
July 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Medford, Massachusetts (Boston)
Page 4 has one column headings: "MISS EARHART GETS HOME CITY GREETING" "Flier and Companions Receive Warm Welcome and Presents at Medford, Mass." and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart's hometown... See More
George Washington on the front page...
Item #668119
February 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1796
* President George Washington
* re. the Jay Treaty
The ftpg. features an address "To the President of the United States" concerning the Jay Treaty, with his response signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Pg. 2 report from "The Mint" reports on the quantities of various coins minted. The back page has a commercial ad: "... See More
Washington letter on the Jay Treaty...
Item #668111
August 29, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a letter from the President to the New York Chamber of Commerce concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England, signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
America is prospering...
Item #668097
October 22, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1791 The front page has the "Letter From Dr. Priestley, To M. Condorcet... at Paris." Page 2 has: "The United States" which begins: "Perhaps no country ever prospered so fast as the American States have done in the short time of two years..." with more on the rapid growth & development.
The front page has an ad for: &quo... See More
A Phillis Wheatley poem and biography...
Item #667871
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1773* Phillis Wheatley poem & biography
* Famous Woman servant turned poet
Near the back is a printing of a poem titled: "On Recollection" which was written by the famed black poetess Phillis Wheatley. This piece also includes a brief biography of her.
Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American poet and th... See More
A magazine from 1790's Boston...
Item #667744
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793 The front page has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a blockhead proves tedious to a company. A man of the world presently comprehends whether he ought to stay or go; and knows too a moment the time it is fit for him to leave those who wish him at a distance..."with much more. The balance ... See More
A magazine from 1790's Boston...
Item #667741
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793 The front page has a "Description of the Plate" which is a two page view of the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The plate is damaged as less than half off it is present.The front page also has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a blockhead proves tedious to a company. A man of the w... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667737
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus: "Domestick Occurrences" which i... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667735
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Included with this issue is the full page plate called for, titled: "Maria of Moulines" with the first page containing a related article. The plate has a small piece from the left, blank margin, not close to the image.Articles include: "Accounts of Hatt... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667734
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus: "Domestick Occurrences" which i... See More
A Boston magazine from 1793...
Item #667730
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793 Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various Phenomena of the Ocean" "The Benefits of Adversity" "On the Excellence of Christianity" & much more.
At the back is "Foreign Occurrences" and "... See More
Documents on the Tripolitan War...
Item #667655
January 02, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Jefferson defends an appointment...
Item #667653
July 29, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 29, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a "Remonstrance" of the merchants of New Haven, to the President, concerning the removal of the Revenue Collector & appointment of his replacement.
This is followed by: "The President's Reply" in which he justifies the action, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages... See More
A Boston magazine from 1793...
Item #667607
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793 Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various Phenomena of the Ocean" "The Benefits of Adversity" "On the Excellence of Christianity" & much more.
At the back is "Foreign Occurrences" and "... See More
Nice Masonic content...
Item #667598
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793* Masonic - Freemasons
Among the articles is a description of a new bridge over the Merrimack River (plate is lacking). Other articles include: "Description of Cracow, in Poland" "Masonick - Social Influence of Free Masonry" & much more.
Near the back is: "Domestick Occurrences" with the latest news including su... See More
Jefferson's letter of thanks... Early on the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair...
Item #667560
July 31, 1807
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, July 31, 1807
* Thomas Jefferson letter
* Chesapeake-Leopard affair
* Naval engagement off Virginia
The front page has a letter of thanks from the President for the military protection of Fort Norfolk and Crany Island, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also an item: "Spanish Aggression" noting: "...that the Spaniards at Mobile have seized 2... See More
Thomas Jefferson & James Madison...
Item #667559
February 13, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1806 The front page message from the President to the Senate communicates a report from the Sec. of State about neutral rights, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Hereafter is the report, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.
Congratulations to Jefferson upon leaving the White House...
Item #667556
April 24, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Retires from presidency & public life
The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the troubles with Spain...
Item #667537
April 04, 1806
THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 4, 1806 The middle of page 2 contains a letter from the President concerning the troubling situation with Spain, one bit noting: "...the Spanish authorities were advancing into the disputed country to occupy new posts and make new settlements..." with more. The letter is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great c... See More
Troubles with the First Barbary War...
Item #667521
December 16, 1803
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 16, 1803 Although page 2 begins with a report from the Senate on the new mode for electing a President & Vice President (see), the prime content might be the various reports relating to the troubles that were the Barbary War. Included is a letter to Congress relating to this as well, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, loss to an upper corner p... See More
Jefferson urges Congress to "plan for raising troops"...
Item #667503
March 08, 1808
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 8, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Early U.S. military
The middle of the front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: Th Jefferson, on his concern for a need to raise troops during the present troubling times in Europe. It begins: "The danger to our country arising from the contests of other nations, and the urgency of maki... See More
An engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...
Item #667353
September 10, 1808
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808 Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.
Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.
Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #667349
July 08, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars
Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of ... See More
1867 Roxbury annexed to Boston vote...
Item #667098
May 30, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1867
* Neighborhood of Roxbury
* Annexation to city of Boston
Page 7 has a brief report headed: "Annexation Of Roxbury To Boston" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
A pro-South newspaper from Ohio...
Item #666471
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
... See More
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