Relating to the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812...
Item #701501
June 04, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 4, 1814
* Battle of Lake Erie ad
* Oliver Hazard Perry
The front page has an interesting advertisement headed: "Victory On Lake Erie!" concerning a promotion to sell "...two prints representing The Victory gained by Commodore Perry..." and includes two letters signed in type: O.H. Perry. Other War of 1812 reports on the front page.
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From the midst of the War of 1812...
Item #701498
May 28, 1813
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 28, 1813 A nice issue from the middle of the War of 1812 with reports including: "From the North-Western Army" "North Carolina" "District Of Columbia" "Maryland" "British Chesapeake Fleet" "Admiral Warren's Opinion" "New Expedition" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed light... See More
Barbarities of the British upon the Americans...
Item #701497
August 14, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 14, 1813
* War of 1812 warships
* American prisoners
* British barbarities
Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Barbarities of the Enemy" with some gruesome detail including a listing which has: "Compulsory service of impressed American seamen on board of British ships of war...Massacre and burning of American prisoners... See More
The early months of the War of 1812...
Item #701496
October 03, 1812
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1812 This issue is from the early months of the War of 1812 with various war-related reports. Some include various naval reports on the front page; " Proclamation" signed by George Prevost; "Province of Lower Canada" "Admiral Warren's Squadron" and other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
Final months of the Civil War....
Item #701489
January 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VERY IMPORTANT" "More Rumors About Peace" "Prominent Peace Men Selected" "The Commissioners To Proceed North" "Gen. Butler's Removal" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
The lottery to keep Jefferson out of bankruptcy...
Item #701488
May 25, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* To begin a lottery to raise $$
The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".
Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that w... See More
Death by duel for naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #701485
March 23, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 23, 1820
* Stephen Decatur Killed
* United States Navy commodore
* Duel vs. James Barron
The front page has a report of a slave insurrection in Cuba. Page 3 has a broadside-like announcement, in larger than normal type & black-bordered, announcing the death of naval hero Stephen Decatur, mentioning his death as a result of a duel.
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First American railroad publication...
Item #701484
February 08, 1834
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 8, 1834
* Very early on the railroad industry
* Uncommon publication
This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.
The best feature of this newspaper may be the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this ... See More
Celebrating the independence of America...
Item #701482
July 07, 1810
ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1810 The front page has much on the: "Celebration Of American Independence". Page 2 continues with the: "Celebration In Salem" and: "Celebration In Lynn".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701478
April 19, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 19, 1875 Pages 4, 5, 12, 13 and 16 have much on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the battle of Lexington & Concord, including reprints of an "Extra" from the Salem Gazette broadside, a reprint of "Rivington's New York Gazetteer" of May 25, 1775 and also the "Massachusetts Spy" and "Essex Gazette" with their... See More
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701477
April 20, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875
* Battles of Lexington and Concord - Mass.
* 1st major engagement of Revolutionary War
* 100th year anniversary celebration - celebrated
Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes on page 5 a print of the statue of "Samuel Adams" whic... See More
How to administer the new District of Columbia... The Barbary War...
Item #701472
June 08, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 8, 1801 Pages 1 and 2 contain: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Concerning the District of Columbia' " which concerns the regulations and laws that will be enforced in this new district.
Page 2 has a letter concerning Algiers and Tripoli, relating to the First Barbary War.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank... See More
New Orleans document for the sale of a woman slave...
Item #701390
March 05, 1849
New Orleans slave sale document: A part-printed, part-handwritten document headed "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. State of Louisiana" for the sale of a slave.
The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "...he does...grant, bargain sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver...Unto Sean Nontanee...of this city...purchasing for himself, his heir and assigns, a negro... See More
1883 Alfred Packer cannibalism trial...
Item #701362
April 14, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 14, 1883
* Alfred Packer trial
* Saguache, Colorado
* Cannibalism - murders
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an brief article headed: "The Trial of Packer" See image for text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to re... See More
British advance towards Baltimore... So much more...
Item #701344
September 14, 1814
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1814 The front page has a lengthy letter signed by: Isaac Chauncey, to the Sec. of the Navy concerning the naval events he has been involved in, followed by a letter signed: Jacob Brown, to Commodore Chauncey concerning military events near Fort George. Also a letter from Chauncey to Brown from Kingston, which carries over to page 2.
Pages 2 & 3 continue with ... See More
Acknowledging the end of the War of 1812...
Item #701343
April 22, 1815
NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1815 Page 3 has a letter from Major General Andrew Jackson to the Secretary of War, dated at New Orleans, acknowledging: "...the receipt of your letter advising of the ratification of the treaty of peace between G. Britain and the United States..." and that he would parole his soldiers. It is signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
This is followed by his: "... See More
A wealth of content concerning the Louisiana Territory... Lewis & Clark begin their journey...
Item #701336
November 23, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 23, 1803
* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins
* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River
* re. Louisiana Purchase success
This is a wonderful issue on the recently concluded Louisiana Purchase.
Almost the entire front page is taken up with very detailed reporting on the Louisiana Purchase, with the first article: "Louisiana" taking over 2 columns. This is followed... See More
Slavery ads...
Item #701331
August 06, 1828
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 1828 The front page has 3 slave-related ads including: "Slaves Wanted" and: "For Sale, A Negro Man aged about 26 years...". Page 3 has a: "Fifty Dollars Reward" for a runway, with much detail.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #701328
November 17, 1808
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1808 About three-quarters of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's final state-of-the-union address, in which he reflects upon the past year, and his presidency. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine with an archival mend here, nice condition.... See More
The first issue published...
Item #701290
April 15, 1871
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1871 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue.
Among the many illustrations is a full front page print of a man reading a newspaper (great for display for a newspaper collector), "The Tenement House--The Five Points" "The Prayer Meeting" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, ni... See More
Dramatic issue on the controversial 1876 Presidential election...
Item #701289
March 20, 1877
THE DAILY TELEGRAM, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1877 The front page has a dramatic report on the contentious 1876 election involving Hayes vs. Tilden.
Hayes won however it was one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history. Its resolution involved negotiations between the Republicans and Democrats, resulting in the Compromise of 1877, and on March 2, 1877, the counti... See More
Early newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #701276
October 31, 1827
KENTUCKY REPORTER, Lexington, Oct. 31, 1827 The front page has; "Declaration of Objections To the Elevation of Ten. Andrew Jackson to the Chief Magistracy of these United States".
Inside pages have a great wealth of local and national news items, plus a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally rejoined at the spine, very nice con... See More
Published by the famed Grand Opera House...
Item #701275
January 18, 1879
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, (New York), Jan. 18, 1879 This is essentially an in-house newsletter for this famous venue, which notes in the masthead: "The Most Magnificent Theatre In The World".
Pike's Opera House, later renamed the Grand Opera House, was a theater in New York City on the northwest corner of 8th Avenue and 23rd Street, in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. It was co... See More
Existed for only 20 issues...
Item #701274
August 01, 1835
THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835 This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.
Pre-Civil War Kentucky, lasted just over a year...
Item #701267
March 11, 1846
THE TRUE AMERICAN, Lexington, Kentucky, March 11, 1846 It is uncommon that we are able to obtain pre-Civil War newspapers from Kentucky. This newspaper only existed from June 3, 1845 thru Oct. 21, 1846, and was suspended for over a month in 1845. This is the vol. 1 number 34 issue.
Among the articles are: "Result of Emancipation in the British Colonies" "To the Laborers of Ky... See More
In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...
Item #701259
March 08, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration
* Inaugural address on the ftpg.
* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title
Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More
Early from San Diego... Lily Langtry...
Item #701256
December 22, 1881
THE SUN, San Diego, California, Dec. 22, 1881 This is a volume 1 issue of this early newspaper from San Diego. Page 2 has an item beginning: "Mrs. Langtry, the celebrated beauty of London...". This is the famed actress Lily Langtry, who the next year would tour America.
The back page has: "Our Sister Republic - The Mexican Annexation Scheme and its Possibility".
Fo... See More
Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #701253
February 01, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848
* Rare anti Alcohol - temperance publication
A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.
The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."
As would be expected, much content on the prohibition... See More
For the preservation of useful information...
Item #701252
January 01, 1831
THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831 The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the content is political and economic-focused.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so some leaves are attached at the top, foxing to front pages folds, generally goo... See More
A newspaper devoted to musical instruments...
Item #701251
September 01, 1877
TRUMPET NOTES, September 1, 1877
* Very rare publication
* Musical instruments
No city of publication is listed. The masthead notes: "A Semi-Monthly Paper Devoted to the Interests of Bands and Orchestras", published by C. G. Conn.
A fascinating and presumably very scarce publication as we can find nothing concerning it, and this is the first issue we've encounter... See More
The first issue published: how long did it exist?
Item #701250
April 01, 1877
THE CAMP JOURNAL, Lewistown, Pennsylvania, April, 1877
* Rare United States military publication
This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers", nor can we find information elsewhere. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, so it is unknown how long this newspaper lasted.
In the "Salutatory" on page 4 they note: "...The Camp Journal will ad... See More
An angel in the masthead...
Item #701249
September 05, 1840
TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 5, 1840 A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various damp staining & foxing, minor loss at the blank spine, some fold wear.
This title existed for just two years...
Item #701246
April 04, 1861
RAILROAD MERCURY, Groton Junction, Massachusetts, April 4, 1861
* American Civil War outbreak close era
A quite rare, weekly title that existed for just two years. Although "railroad" is in the title this seems to be a regular general-interest newspaper with no focus on railroading.
Four pages, nice condition.
Six scenes of New Zealand...
Item #701245
July 04, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 4, 1891 Among the many prints within is a nice full page, with six scenes, captioned: "Pelorus Sound And Goldfields of Mahakipawa, Marlborough, New Zealand".
A wealth of other prints as well.
Complete in 32 pages, slightly irregular at the spine from disbinding, very nice condition.
Fruit gathering in California...
Item #701244
September 26, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 26, 1891 Among the many prints within is a very nice full page captioned; "Fruit Gathering In California" which also includes an inset: print "Sun Drying Peaches and Apricots". Unusual to find prints ofd California in a 19th century British magazine.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
Great farming print of Manitoba...
Item #701243
October 24, 1891
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 24, 1891 Among the many prints within is a very nice, doublepage centerfold captioned: "Canadian North-West Farming: Reaping the Harvest in Manitoba", Canada.
Complete in 32 pages, great condition.
Great doublepage print with thirteen scenes of British Columbia...
Item #701241
November 04, 1882
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 4, 1882 Among the many prints within is a great doublepage centerfold, tipped-in (no binding holes at the fold) captioned; "Sketches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia" of which there are 13, each captioned.
Complete in 28 pages, light lamp staining at the bottom margins, not close to the caption of the Canada centerfold, very nic... See More
Typical Victorian era design and artwork with the outer wrappers...
Item #701240
April 01, 1881
THE AMERICAN HOME MAGAZINE & ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY, Portland, Maine, April, 1881 One of many such publications that were popular post-Civil War, typically with literary content and various illustrations. This issue is particular in still having the very ornate, green outer wrapper. Typically the wrappers were removed when bound into annual volumes, but this issue was never bound.
The fron... See More
Remembering the Civil War of 20 years previous...
Item #701238
February 18, 1882
PICTORIAL WAR RECORD, "Battles Of The Late Civil War", New York, February 18, 1882 This was a reflective weekly featuring prints: "...Reproduced from the Current Illustrated Journals of 1861 - 1865...".
The front page print: "Bivouac Feast - A Successful Forage After the Occupation of Munson's Hill" with more inside.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spi... See More
First of this Scottish newspaper we've located...
Item #701234
June 14, 1847
THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE, Scotland, June 14, 1847
* Rare publication
This is the first of this Scottish newspaper we have encountered. Page 3 under: "America" is a letter titled: "Emigration to His Britannic Majesty's Province of Upper Canada" signed in type: James Buchanan.
Also on page 3: "Further Particulars of the Revolution in The Brazils' includin... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper from Virginia...
Item #701233
June 18, 1840
THE YEOMAN, Richmond, Virginia, June 1840
* William Henry Harrison for president
* Rare, short lived campaign publication
A quite rare campaign newspaper supporting Wm. H. Harrison for President, as noted at the top of page 1: "This paper will be published weekly, in its present form, until the close of the Presidential election; after which period it will be enlarged and ... See More
Interesting font for a masthead...
Item #701231
January 20, 1827
LITERARY CADET, Providence, Rhode Island, Jan. 20, 1827 Although the title would suggest it is entirely literary content, there is much news of the day as well. The most interesting feature is the masthead which uses an unusual font for the type.
Four pages, good condition. A volume 1 issue.
The first issue published... The only issue we've located...
Item #701228
December 02, 1876
THE OWL, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 2, 1876
* Very rare publication
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue and the only issue we've located in our 48 years. It is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
The top of page 2 notes: "The Owl will be published every Saturday...It is devoted to bright and sparkling literature, to fashionable society, to music... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #701219
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820
* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)
* United States Navy commodore
* Duel vs. James Barron
The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic in 1873 Memphis...
Item #701204
November 01, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 1, 1873
* Yellow fever - jack outbreak
* Memphis, Tennessee epidemic
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "AFFLICTED MEMPHIS" with subhead. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...
Item #701192
November 02, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803 The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senators who voted against the treaty and those who voted in favor of the treaty.... See More
1899 Battle of Talana Hill...
Item #701181
October 21, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 21, 1899
* Battle of Talana Hill - Glencoe
* Second Boer War - South Africa
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE BRITISH AND BOERS FOUGHT FOR EIGHT HOURS" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fr... See More
News frsom Robert E. Lee & others...
Item #701166
June 15, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 15, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
This was one of just a few newspapers that printed: "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
Among the front page column heads are: "From General Lee's Army" "Official From Gen. Lee" "Gen. Hampton Defeat's Sheridan" "Ene... See More
The charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War...
Item #701165
December 09, 1854
PORTLAND TRANSCRIPT, Maine, Dec. 9, 1854 The most notable content would be the full column report headed: "The Calvary Charge" which was the famous charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. It took place at the Battle of Balaclava, during Britain's war with Russia.
Poet Alfred Lloyd Tennyson made the battle famous with his poem "Charge of the Light Brigade&... See More
Act of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #701163
October 13, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 13, 1800 The back page has over half a column taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
The Act is: "...to authorize the sale & conveyance of lands, in certain case, by the Marshals of the United States...".
Four pages, some damp staining, several creases, other... See More
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