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On the execution of "Pirate Hicks" at Liberty Island...
Item #708489
July 20, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, July 20, 1860
* Albert W. Hicks hanging at Liberty Island
* Last pirate executed in the United States
Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "Piracy" which is concerning Albert Hicks, the last person to be executed for piracy in the United States.
The report begins: "The pirate Hicks met his well-deserved fate amid the execrations of men...&quo... See More
By the Shaker Community during the 1870's...
Item #708488
February 01, 1876
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, February, 1876 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content including "Religion" "The Essential Sacrifice" "Science & Religion" &... See More
Ulysses S. Grant for President - 1872 advertisement...
Item #708407
October 25, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1872
* Equine influenza - horse epidemic
* 1972 North American outbreak
* Ulysses S. Grant election notice
* Civil War general for president
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "THE HORSE PLAGUE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 columns.
A top of page 4 notice endorses the Grant-Wilson ticket. (see)
Complete wit... See More
Short-lived title from a Texas town with a rich history...
Item #708308
January 14, 1892
VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Jan. 14, 1892
* Rare Southwestern title
* Possibly the first time offered anywhere (see note)
A rare title as it existed for less than six months.
Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early hist... See More
1839 William Henry Harrison for President ad...
Item #708098
December 19, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, December 19, 1839
* William Henry Harrison for president
The masthead includes a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has graphic embellishment which heads: "For President, WM. HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio - For Vice President, JOHN TYLER, of Virginia. New of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
1880 James A. Garfield nomination...
Item #708051
June 09, 1880
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1880
* James A. Garfield nomination (1st report)
* Republican National Convention
The front page has headings that include: "Garfield for President" "Arthur for Vice-President" (see images) Page two has a biography of Garfield
Four pages, nice condition.
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #707999
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union annual address
Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of Pr... See More
1882 Gunnison, Colorado original...
Item #707957
May 10, 1882
GUNNISON DAILY REVIEW, Colorado, May 10, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Volume 1 issue
An uncommon title from this boom mining town in the southwestern quadrant of Colorado, tucked in a valley amidst the Rocky Mountains.
Gunnison boomed in the late 1870's and early 1880's and was once the home of Wyatt Earp and "Texas Jack". Today there are some 5500 residents of Gunnison.
... See More
Louisiana to become a state...
Item #707945
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.
Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits o... See More
Jumbo the Elephant, George Eliot, billiards, and more...
Item #707899
March 25, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1883 Among the interesting items is the large ad on page 15: "P.T. BARNUM - GREAT LONDON CIRCUS - JUMBO...", which announces the appearance of Jumbo the Elephant. A lengthy article on page 6 has: "A LIFE OF GEORGE ELIOT" (Mary Ann Evans), which tells of recently deceased novelist/poet/journalist from England. Page 5 has 3 columns dedicated to Bil... See More
Early Teddy Roosevelt speech to unite the Republican Party...
Item #707834
March 26, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1883 The 1st column of the front page has a multi-column article headed: "FORGETTING PARTY FEUDS", with subheading: "THE REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK ANXIOUS FOR HARMONY", which includes the text of a compelling speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to unite the Republican Party of New York. Nice to have this speech in a New York newspaper o... See More
Lillie Langtry - early appearance in America... Bell Telephone soars...
Item #707833
March 28, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883 An early appearance of Lillie Langtry, Bell Telephone's Annual Meeting, trouble with Indians, a Billiard Tournament, the capture of thieves, a Canadian dog show, politics, and more. This issue provided an abundance of reporting which will help the reader capture both the events and mood of the day.
Eight pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears.... See More
1898 Battle of Sugar Point... Minnesota...
Item #707765
October 08, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 8, 1898
* Battle of Sugar Point - Leech Lake - Minnesota
* Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians - Bugonaygeshig
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" 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 f... See More
Edgar Allan Poe's father theatre ad in 1808...
Item #707760
December 01, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 1, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
* David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performance of "QUAKER'S WEDDING", with Mr. Poe as "Freeman" re. the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
Complete with 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally very nice.... See More
Much on John Brown, The Fugitive Slave Law, slavery, and more!
Item #707715
January 21, 1860
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1860
* Much on John Brown and slavery
* The Fugitive Slave Law
* The Apache War
Page 3 has: "The London Times on John Brown", "Review of the Year 1959" (from the London Times), and "From Arizona - The Apache War...", each of which are lengthy. All of page 5 is dedicated to explaining "The Irrepressible Conflict"... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #707558
April 15, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, April 15, 1864
* Rare publication in German language
* Nice decorative masthead for display
An unusual bi-monthly, German language newspaper which features perhaps the largest engraving of an angel we have seen in a newspaper.
In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at ... See More
The Lemmon Slave Case - Can slaves brought by their owners to a free state be emancipated?
Item #707507
January 25, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 25, 1860
* Discussion regarding the Lemmon Slave Case
Page two has: "THE SLAVERY QUESTION. Argument of the Lemmon Case before Court of Appeals...", followed by more than 3 columns of text which continue on page 3. The content is regarding an appeal by Mr. and Mrs. Lemmon, (Virginian slaveholders), who had brought their "house slaves" in... See More
The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...
Item #707506
January 23, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860 Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE", with subheading: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder", which tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, his conviction, and his execution. Quite interesting. The... See More
A great contemporary quote from Lincoln's famous speech - "A House divided against itself cannot stand."...
Item #707504
January 24, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 24, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as a senatorial candidate
The front-page has a rare quote of a portion of Lincoln's very famous speech from 1858 during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. During a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Douglas, speaking of Lincoln, states in part: "...When he returned to Illinois in 1858, to canvas the state, he had to meet this... See More
1889 San Diego Flume opening...
Item #707450
February 22, 1889
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Feb. 22, 1889
* San Diego Wooden Flume opening - dedication
* Lake Cuyamaca to La Mesa area - waterway
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE FLUME" with subheads and two related images. (see images) This was the opening day of the San Diego Flume. Probably only found in a San Diego publication, very rare as such.
Eight pages, a hole within... See More
Very rare title from the "broom corn capital of the world"...
Item #707403
April 18, 1867
THE ARCOLA RECORD, Illinois, April 18, 1867
* Douglas County
* Very rare publication
This is a volume 1 issue (#50) of a very scarce newspaper, as Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) lists only two institutions having just a single issue each (1876 and 1883) and another institution having only issues dated after October, 1914.
Various news & ads of the day, four pa... See More
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody 1876 sermon...
Item #707314
February 21, 1876
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 21, 1876
* Evangelist Dwight L. Moody's sermon
* Preaches at P.T. Barnum's Hippodrome
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "REVIVAL RESULTS" and more. Text takes up almost 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
From 1880 territorial Montana...
Item #707301
October 29, 1880
THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Oct. 29, 1880
* Pre statehood Montana
* Rare Old West title
This newspaper is from 9 years before Montana statehood. Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, a few small tape mends along the right margin, generally nice.
Battle of Sand Butte... 1873 Modoc War...
Item #707250
April 30, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1873
* Battle of Sand Butte
* Modocs Indians War
* U.S. soldiers massacre
* Captain Evan Thomas killed
* Scarface Charley victory
Page 5 has a terrific report on the Battle of Sand Butte during the Modoc War. The top of the page has a one column heading: "SLAUGHTER" with several subheads and related map. (see images) Text takes up the entire page and ... See More
The Force Bill and the Tariff Act...
Item #707214
March 28, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 28, 1833
* Andrew Jackson's Force Bill
* Tariff Act of 1833 - military
Page 3 has a report from the British Parliament where: "...the topic of Negro Slavery was introduced" with text on the discussion.
The back page has 3 Acts of Congress recently passed, one being the Force Bill which authorized the president to use whate... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #707187
September 26, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 26, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of ... See More
1874 Brooks-Baxter War.... Republican Party...
Item #707108
May 07, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE ARKANSAS ANARCHY" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Sitting Bull's camp captured... Return to Palestine...
Item #706964
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Jan. 25, 1877
* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull.
Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in
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* Capture of Sitting Bull's Camp
* Much regarding the Jews
Inside this issue is a small but historic article on the discovery and capture of the Indian camp headed by Chief Sitting Bull.
Also within are two articles of Judaic interest: one describing the return of multitudes of Jews to their homeland in
Bicycles... The "accidental" discovery of x-rays... Biltmore estate...
Item #706879
February 01, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 1, 1896 Page 3 has a notable report "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" [Wilhelm Röntgen] which is the accounting of how the discovery of x-rays was made by accident.
The front page shows the United States Navy Yard in New York. Also within the issue are articles: "A Twenty-Five Cent Bicycle" made of wood; Mr. Vanderbilt's estate... See More
The East Room of the White House needs to be refurbished...
Item #706645
December 05, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1829 Inside has an interesting article on "The East Room" of the White House, noting is is very overdue for it to be refurbished: "...it was full of cobwebs, a few old chairs, lumbering benches, broken glass...The head of a republic ought to give an example of the thriftiness & virtuous habits of the people who put him there..... See More
Rare 19h century women's suffrage newspaper...
Item #706487
January 29, 1881
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1881
* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
Rare women's suffrage paper founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially to her right of Suffrage" as ... See More
1874 Lincoln's Tomb dedication at Springfield...
Item #706474
October 16, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 16, 1874
* Abraham Lincoln's Tomb dedication
* Oak Ridge Cemetery - Springfield, Illinois
* Designer - Larkin Goldsmith Mead
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" "The Unveiling Of the Monument To Him At Springfield, Ill" and more. Lengthy text continues on page 2.
Eight pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
Livingstone's exploration of Africa...
Item #706470
September 07, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1872
* David Livingstone found
* Henry Morton Stanley
James Gorden Bennett, this newspaper's publisher, capitalized on the 19th century fascination with Africa & the whereabouts of explorer Dr. David Livingstone by hiring journalist Henry Stanley to search for him. Livingstone had ventured to Africa in 1865 for a 2 year expedition with little heard fr... See More
Battle at San Antonio, Texas...
Item #706386
January 09, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 9, 1836
* Siege of Bexar (San Antonio)
* Texas Revolution - Benjamin Milam
The front page has a report headed: "The latest news from Texas, received by way of New Orleans, says:---" with the text reading in part: "By the schr. Julius Ceasar we learn that the last accounts from camp received by express at Bragoria on the 11th instant... See More
Five American newspapers: 1802-1809...
Item #706381
September 17, 1803
Five very early 19th century American newspapers: New York Herald, Sept. 17, 1803; Connecticut Courant, April 22, 1807; Columbian Centinel, Dec. 21, 1808; New England Palladium, Nov. 2, 1802; and Boston Gazette, May 24, 1804. 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
Brigham Young and the Mormons...
Item #706378
May 21, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Prophet Brigham Young
* Fort Lemhi - Salmon River
Page 3 has an article: "Utah Territory" which mentions in part: "A part of 16 persons arrived at St. Louis...from Salt Lake City...a large number of missionaries to be dispatched to all parts of the world. Brigham Young was planning an... See More
Jefferson falling out of favor in Virginia...
Item #706377
April 06, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 6, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Losing popularity in Virginia ?
Over a full page is taken up with an interesting letter: "To my Fellow Citizens of Richmond" signed by: James Rind. It is prefaced with: "Mr. Jefferson is said to be losing his popularity in Virginia as fast as he acquired it, and the fo... See More
The International Cricket Match... Oystering...
Item #706372
October 15, 1859
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 15, 1859 The front page has: "The Great Oyster Excitement - Scene On Board The Schooner Yankee Bird...". The inside has the desirable: "The International Cricket Match At Hoboken - Scene On The St. George's Ground, On The Morning Of The Match", which tells of the match between the United States and England. The opposing p... See More
First appearance of a Walt Whitman poem...
Item #706229
March 02, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, March 2, 1888
* Walt Whitman's "My Canary Bird" poem - 1st appearance
The top half of page 6 has the printing of a short poem: "My Canary Bird" by Walt Whitman as noted at its conclusion. This was the very first printing of this Whitman poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, and is very significant as such.
Twelve pages, partially loose ... See More
1869 Gettysburg reunion... 6th anniversary...
Item #706076
August 25, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1869
* Battle of Gettysburg reunion
* 6th anniversary celebration
* Soldiers' National Monument dedicated
Page 5 has a small one column heading: "The Gettysburg Reunion" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
Death of President Rutherford B. Hayes... Las Vegas Daily Optic...
Item #706033
January 18, 1893
LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, East Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jan. 18, 1893
* President Rutherford B. Hayes death
The top of the first column has heads: "PRESIDENT HAYES DEAD" "The Only Ex-President Besides Grover Cleveland Passed Away Last Night" with the report being quite brief near the top of the 4th column: "Rutherford B. Hayes, ex-president of the United State... See More
Building the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #706032
March 10, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 10, 1877
* Brooklyn Bridge - East River
* Under construction print
The front page has a large illustration: "The Foot Bridge Over The East River, New York." as well as three diagrams relating to the construction of the foot bridge, and a report: "The East River Bridge." better known today as the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sixteen pages, ... See More
Early on the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #706031
August 11, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 11, 1877
* Brooklyn Bridge - East River
* Under construction illustrations
The front page features a print of: "The Great Suspension Bridge Between New York & Brooklyn - The Cable Fastenings", being the famous Brooklyn Bridge. Much inside, including: "Havens' New Telephone" and a nice print: "The Great Suspension Bri... See More
Marriage of Brigham Young's granddaughter...
Item #706029
May 08, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1874
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young's granddaughter
* Marriage to Charles Wilson
Page 6 begins with: "Wedding In Salt Lake" "Marriage of a Granddaughter Of Brigham Young" followed by all the details.
The front page has: "Death Of A Victim of the Younger Brothers" which begins: "Capt. Lewis J. Lull, the detec... See More
Converting to Mormonism...
Item #706027
May 25, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1874
* Leader Brigham Young era
* Converting to Mormonism - Mormons
Page 4 has: "Mormon Converts" which is a telegram from Salinas, California, noting in part: "... About two months ago two missionaries of Mormonism from Utah came to Long Valley...They met with such success in their labors...they have converted...all the families residing in tha... See More
Indians... Mormons and Brigham Young... Kentucky KuKlux
Item #706026
April 18, 1873
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, April 18, 1873
* General Canby
* Apache Indians
The front page has: "THE SAVAGES" and "Account of the Attack on Gen. Canby by an Eye-Witness - Fight With Apaches".
Also on the front page is "The Kentucky KuKlux" and "The Assassins Met by a Brave Old Man with Their Own Weapons - One of Them Killed and Three Wounded"... See More
1872 Mormons to Jerusalem ?...
Item #706024
November 07, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 7, 1872
* Brigham Young's Apostles
* To immigrate to Jerusalem ?
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 4 has an interesting article with a one column heading: "Mormons Bound For Jerusalem" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #705987
April 17, 1878
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 17, 1878 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound nor trimmed, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, nice condition.
For the Masons in 1858...
Item #705378
October 27, 1858
MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New York, Oct. 27, 1858
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
* Pre American Civil War era
In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc." This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead (see).
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1... See More
Election fraud in 1840... 1st "October Surprise"?
Item #705363
October 23, 1840
THE GLOBE, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 23, 1840
* Election fraud proclaimed
* William Henry Harrison vs. Martin Van Buren
* First October surprise?
Page 3 has a 1.5 column article on voter fraud which includes in part: "They resorted to every means in their power to increase their vote. They’ve made a regular business of going from one Township to another and voting s... See More
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