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Ornate masthead...
Item #649267
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #649244
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washing... See More
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #649241
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.
Seven issues from the "Old West"...
Item #649238
A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.
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Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #649236
NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.... See More
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Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
Gold Rush era...
Item #649225
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849 Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates... See More
Our premier Civil War lot...
Item #649219
(10) THE CIVIL WAR--a lot of the very best of all titles. Here is a group of ten issues of the famous New York Times and/or NY Tribune and/or NY Herald, much like those listed throughout our website, in good shape and all with front page war news. These New York titles were well-known for their detailed Civil War reporting. An excellent way to obtain an intimate view of this critical and
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The War of 1812... A mini-lot at a reduced price...
Item #649218
(5) A lot of five newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.
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Latest inventions of the day... 1870's...
Item #649217
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive. Actual issues vary, but will ... See More
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A series on "Notable Jews"...
Item #648785
July 06, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, July 6, 1893
* Czech Jewish-American physician
Of special interest is item #IV of "Notable Jews - Dr. Joseph Lewi" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full page: "Trout Fishing In Canadian Waters", a montage of 11 photos of: "The Season of Summer Outings" in th... See More
In the North, but pro-South... "obituary" on the editor...
Item #648781
January 25, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1865
* Editor Samuel Medary obituary
* Rare pro-Confederate publication
Among the various articles are "From the South--Confederate Sorrow over the Retirement of Butler--the Battles he Lost & the Trophies he Won---Why he Didn't go Ashore at Fort Fisher" "Remarkable Speech in the Confederate Congress" "Missouri--Poli... See More
Skirmishing with the enemy...
Item #648662
August 25, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, August 25, 1864 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "General Sherman's Army" "Gen. Sheridan's Army" "The Failure of Wheeler's Raid" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "Another Battle Expected Soon".
Eight pages, very nice condition.
British Navy H.M.S. Imperieuse... bee swarmer and hiver...
Item #648616
June 06, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 6, 1885 The front page features: "The New War Ships of the British Navy - H.M.S. Imperieuse" with an accompanying article. Inside includes: "Machine for Shelling Peas" "Ferguson's Combined Bee Swarmer and Hiver" "Power Shears for Cutting Sheet Metal" and more articles & illustrations of the latest inventions ... See More
A remarkable timber raft...
Item #648615
September 01, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept.1, 1888 The front page shows: "The Great Timber Raft from Joggins, Nova Scotia" with an accompanying article. Inside includes: "Economical Triple Compound Semi-Portable Engine" "The Spiral Screw Driver" and more articles & illustrations of recent inventions & improvements of the day.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition... See More
Australia's gold fields...
Item #648611
January 08, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 8, 1853
* Early gold mining print
Half the ftpg: "View Of The Old Dutch Church at Sleepy Hollow, N.Y." Half page: "Off To The Diggins--Scene Illustrating The Gold Fields Of Australia" Nearly a halfpg: "View Of The City Of Providence" plus slightly smaller illus. of the Arcade, Railroad Depot, & Market Square, all in Prov... See More
Missouropolis to be the state capital?
Item #648555
August 29, 1820
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 29, 1820 Page 3 has a report on the Constitution of the State of Missouri, beginning: "The important instrument, the Constitution, was finished on the 17th of July, engrossed on parchment the next day, and was to be signed in the afternoon of the same day. Of particular interest is mention that the document was ordered to be print... See More
African-American jockey wins the Kentucky Derby...
Item #648552
May 14, 1891
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, May 14, 1891
* 1891 Kentucky Derby victory
* Issac Burns Murphy - Negro jockey
Inside has a report of the running of the 1891 Kentucky Derby, won by the horse Kingman, ridden by Hall of Fame African-American jockey Isaac Burns Murphy.
The pg. 7 heads note: "Kingman's Easy Triumph" "He Wins the Kentucky Derby by Scarcely More Than a Ca... See More
John Heenan vs. Tom King... a great boxing collectible...
Item #648525
December 26, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1863
* John Heenan vs. Tom King
* One of the greatest fights of the 19th century
* Heenan's last fight... was he cheated... drugged?
The front page has nearly two columns of reporting regarding the famous (or infamous?) champion prize-fight between John Heenan and Tom King. Heenan eventually lost the fight but later claimed he was cheated by being dr... See More
From Charleston during the Civil War...
Item #648519
June 25, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 25, 1864 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline at the top of the front page (see photos). Among the front page reports are: "From General Johnston's Army" "Enemy Again Repulsed With Severe Loss" "Losses In Hooker's Corps" "The Mur... See More
Nellie Bly and her competition in 1890...
Item #648501
January 18, 1890
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Jan. 18, 1890
* Nellie Bly - American journalist print
* Around the World (during)
Inside has a nice 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch portrait of "Nellie Bly", plus a similar-sized portrait of "Miss Elizabeth Bisland", and caption: "The Attempt To Make The Circuit Of The Globe In Seventy-Two Days--Portraits Of The Rival ... See More
Andrew Johnson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #648236
December 04, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 4, 1867
* Andrew Johnson State of the Union Address
* Post civil war reconstruction era
Almost the entire front page is taken up with the text of President Johnson's annual state-of-the-union address headed: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", signed at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson. A nice review of the events in 1867.
Eight pages, minor foxin... See More
Outlaw Dick Liddil released on bond... School for cowboys...
Item #648227
November 03, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 3, 1882 Page 2 has a somewhat brief article headed: "Dick Liddell [Liddil] Released on Bond" noting in part: "...the case of Dick Liddel, on trial for conspiracy in connection with the Mussel Shoals robbery, committed by Frank and Jesse James and Bill Ryan..." with more (see). Page 5 has: "Taught To Be Cowboys" "The Practical ... See More
English language newspaper from Belgium...
Item #648189
February 03, 1829
THE TELEGRAPH, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 3, 1829 Although from Belgium this is totally in the English language, published "...daily at the English Library, Rue Royale". Two black tax stamps in the masthead.
Four pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, nice condition.
Love the heading: 'dead as a door nail'...
Item #648167
December 03, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 3, 1879 The front page has a column headed: "DEAD AS A DOOR NAIL" "The Four Murder of Marshal Culver Near Cameron" Shot from His Horse While Chasing Two Desperadoes" "The Assassins Subsequently Captured & Locked Up".
Eight pages, very small water stain near at the heading, nice condition.
Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
Item #647594
October 16, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830
* Much on Lafayette
* Treaty with the Winnebago Indians
* James Madison
The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and... See More
"Governor" Dorr and the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645756
May 14, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Page 5 has news headed: "Rhode Island" which is consumed for information on the Dorr Rebellion, including an address by the rival governor Thomas Dorr, prefaced with: "The revolutionary legislature passed an act for the registration of votes throughout the state; an act r... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812 with an emphasis on naval matters...
Item #638145
March 18, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1815 Inside has a letter from Henry Dearborn to a member of the Senate, followed by: "Navy of the United States" which is a letter from the Secretary of the Navy to a committee of congress, signed in type: B. W. Crowninshield. There is also a lengthy letter signed: James Monroe.
Further on are "War Events" which takes over... See More
First transcontinental excursion from coast to coast...
Item #615312
TRANS-CONTINENTAL -- a complete reprint collection of all 12 issues of this fascinating newspaper.The newspaper titled "Trans-Continental" was a stroke of historical genius in the mind of its editor, W. R. Steele. On May 24, 1870 over 130 passengers boarded a beautiful eight car Pullman train built under special orders of George M. Pullman specifically for this trip, the first chartere... See More
Very early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #610666
WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879 As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue contains numerous articles related to woman's suffra... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #559606
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issu... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #559576
DESERET NEWS (Daily, Weekly, and/or Semi-Weekly), Salt Lake City, Utah, 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
Inventions of the late 1800's...
Item #559506
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.
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A great lot from the Old West... at a reduced price...
Item #180015
A lot of 10 "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly reduced p... See More
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Ornate masthead...
Item #153123
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #172726
November 07, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1863 The entire front page is taken up with a print: "The Army of the Cumberland--A Troop Train Passing Through the Big Cut on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad". Within the issue are a full page of: "Our Russian Visitors; full page: "The Soldier's Dream"; "Rebel Batteries at New Inlet, Wilmington, North Carolin... See More
A great value... A discounted Civil War lot...
Item #180049
(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues, all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or anyone interested in authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price. All are in average or better condition.
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From the Oneida Community...
Item #180026
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.
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Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #180042
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's A lot of 20 different issues within the noted date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of news events from across the country. It pub
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Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of news events from across the country. It pub
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From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #180083
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
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