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Military "camp" newspaper from "somewhere in Netherlands East Indies"...
Item #697607
January 27, 1945
RIMBA POST, printed: "Somewhere In Netherlands East Indies" as noted in the masthead, Jan. 27, 1945
* Rare military title from a remote island
This was actually printed on the Island of Biak. Biak is a small island located just northwest of New Guinea.
During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving as a base for operations in the P... See More
A military "camp newspaper" printed in The Philippines...
Item #697605
April 19, 1945
FAR EASTERN EXPRESS, The U.S. Army Daily, The Philippines, April 19, 1945 This "camp" newspaper was printed by the Information and Education Section, for all armed forces. Crudely done on a single sheet, typewriter set, and produced on a mimeograph machine.
The front page has: "Six Soviet Armies Mass" and "Three Yank Armies Seek To Cut Off Fleeing Nazis" with m... See More
Uncommon “Shaker” publication...
Item #697555
August 01, 1874
SHAKER AND SHAKERESS MONTHLY, Mt. Lebanon, Col. Co., New York, April, 1873
* Shakers - New Lebanon, New York
An unusual monthly newspaper "Published By The United Society", more commonly known as the Shakers. Mostly religious-related content but other items as well.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More
An amateur press newspaper...
Item #697187
January 01, 1878
THE PHOENIX Fire Fly, Brooklyn, New York, January, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696966
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
For the ladies, with original outer wrappers...
Item #696890
February 01, 1892
THE LADIES' WORLD, New York, February, 1892 The content is much as the title would suggest. This issue still has the original green wrappers with a very ornate masthead within.
Sixteen pages plus the wrappers, tears at margins, never bound nor trimmed.
Volume one issue of this literary newspaper...
Item #696889
November 23, 1872
TO-DAY, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1872 This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of this small-size literary newspaper containing a few illustrations.
Sixteen pages, 7 3/4 by10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
With eight prints of Saratoga, New York...
Item #696887
September 09, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY - An Illustrated Weekly Journal, Boston, Sept. 9, 1871 An illustrated Harper's Weekly-like publication with many illustrations, amongst which are: "A View of Eloping Forest", a doublepage centerfold; "The City of Edinburgh, From the Castle" "In the Western Highlands--Among the Prairie Hens" and several pages with 8 prints and article: "Sa... See More
Slave ship is abandoned... Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #696843
May 28, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 28, 1825 Inside has: "The Creeks" being a report from Milledgeville, Georgia, noting: "...for the protection of the frontier against Indians hostility, and also for ensuring the personal safety of the agent, whose life is said to be threatened by the Indians...the murder of Hawkins, the interpreter..." with more.
This is f... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #696520
April 29, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 29, 1856 Page 4 has: "Questions Unanswered" which relates to the Kansas slavery issue. Also a report from Washington begins: "Every day's development and every hour's reflection and observation confirm the fact that Kansas is doomed to slavery unless she is rescued by the votes of the Free States at the coming Presidential election..." with... See More
Baseball...
Item #696374
July 09, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 9, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Pages 3 and 4 have 1 1/2 columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Baseball...
Item #696373
July 02, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...
Item #696355
October 22, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.
Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More
Much on baseball...
Item #696354
October 29, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 29, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has almost a full column with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for four games as well as other details. Much on cricket as well.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, a sporting-themed... See More
Creek and Choctaw Indians warring against each other...
Item #696093
March 02, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 2, 1769
* Creek and Choctaw Nations
* Native Americans - Indians
Page 6 has a report from Charleston beginning: "The war between the Creeks and Choctaws is carried on with great inveteracy. The latter have sent the3 former a formal challenge to meet them man for man and decide their differences in one pitched battle. Attakullakulla, or the Li... See More
First of this "Combat Edition" we have offered...
Item #695827
October 27, 1943
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Fifth Army Combat Edition, Italy, Oct. 27, 1943 The motto in the dateline is "Be Alert And Live".
The banner head reports: "Nazis Flee Russ Trap" and smaller heads: "Disaster Looms" "Fifth Gains Heights" "Nazis Need Machinery" "You're In Italy".
Although there were many editions of this famous military n... See More
Tiny German newspaper from 1752...
Item #695788
January 03, 1752
GELEHRTE NACHRICHTEN August 30, 1752 A small German newspaper which translates: "Scholarly Messages from the year 1752". This newspaper is complete in 8 pages, 4 by 6 1/2 inches, great condition.
A new baseball club in Newtown, Long Island...
Item #695737
October 16, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 16, 1858
* Pre Civil War baseball
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which notes: "The Newtown (Long Island) Base Ball Club was organized Sept. 30th with the following officers..." with the details.
Twe... See More
A new baseball club in Brooklyn...
Item #695736
May 08, 1858
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 8, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 6 has: "Base Ball" which includes in part: "The Vigilant Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was organized on the first of April by the election of the following officers...The Club has not yet selected the ground on which ... See More
Much reporting on cricket matches from before the Civil War...
Item #695711
October 10, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 10, 1857 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Almost half of page 7 is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable coverage on this sport from before the Civil War... See More
James Monroe on the neutrality of the U.S... General Harrison... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #695612
February 01, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Feb. 1, 1817 Inside has a letter datelined from Monticello, headed: "Delaplaine's Repository", signed in type: Thomas Jefferson. Also two letters on the: "Neutrality of the United States" each signed in type: James Monroe. This is followed by: General Harrison's Case".
An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru ... See More
First of this title we have encountered...
Item #695462
January 19, 1831
SUNDAY SCHOOL JOURNAL, & ADVOCATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1831
* Very rare publication
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue, and the very first of this title we have offered, coming from the private collection.
As the title would suggest, the content is mostly religious.
Four pages, moderate wear at margins, generally nice condition.... See More
From just after the War of 1812...
Item #695460
May 25, 1816
EVENING GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 25, 1816 A typical newspaper of the day which lasted just 104 issues. Items include: "The Domestic Economist" "The Ladies' Friend" "Punning" "Bible Societies" and more, plus a great wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, very nice condition.
The great raid towards Washington...
Item #695337
July 14, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 14, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Great Rebel Raid" "They are Driven From Washington" "They are Recrossing the Potomac with their Plunder" "The Escape of Gen. Tyler and Staff" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Front page print of industrialist Thomas A. Scott... Civil War reports...
Item #695318
November 19, 1861
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 19, 1861 The front page features a print of "Thomas A. Scott", with a biographical sketch of him as well.
Scott was an American businessman, railroad executive, and industrialist. In 1861, President Lincoln appointed him to serve as U.S. Assistant Secretary of War, and during the American Civil War railroads under his leadership played a major role ... See More
Huge map, plus Lincoln's state of the union address...
Item #695317
December 04, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 4, 1861 A terrific display issue as over half of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map with a heading in perhaps the largest size type I have seen from this era: "THE NATIONAL LINES BEFORE WASHINGTON." with subhead: "A Map Exhibiting the Defences of the National Capital, and Positions of the Several Divisions of the Grand Union Army."
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Map of Port Royal, South Carolina... Slaver is convicted...
Item #695306
November 15, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 15, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a nice Civil War map headed: "PORT ROYAL" and captioned at the bottom of it: "Scene And Plan of The Battle" followed by descriptive text.
Much war reporting inside with column heads incl... See More
Two slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695241
August 03, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 3, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 2 has reports from the Mexican War headed: "From The Brazos".
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, each having various particulars. One is a
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Page 3 has three slave-related ads, each having various particulars. One is a
Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695239
July 31, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 31, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has four slave-related ads, one headed: "For Sale--Land Negroes, and Stock of all Kinds..." each having various particulars. The ads are s
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Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...
Item #695035
March 01, 1825
FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825 Although not a rare title--this issue is volume 33--this is the first of this title we have offered, having come from the private collection.
Page 3 has: "Liberation Of Peru---Decisive Triumph" with the report taking over half a column. Page 3 also has a brief, black-bordered report: "Another Re... See More
Florida Indians...
Item #695027
October 06, 1823
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Oct. 6, 1823 Page 3 has a report from St. Augustine, Florida, concerning: "The southern tribes of Florida Indians...arrived...United with those from the west, there are now about 425 Indians..." with more. Also a report from Natchez noting how: "The disease is raging with the utmost violence amongst the few unfortunates who s... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
The Beecher-Tilton scandal...
Item #694612
April 16, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, April 16, 1878
The front page has an article: "Sinned And Suffered!" "Mrs. Tilton Confesses to Adultery with Henry Ward Beecher".
This is the infamous Beecher-Tilden Scandal which received much press in the 1870's. The scandal first erupted publicly in 1872, when women's rights advocate Victoria Woodhull ac
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This is the infamous Beecher-Tilden Scandal which received much press in the 1870's. The scandal first erupted publicly in 1872, when women's rights advocate Victoria Woodhull ac
War feelings in Louisiana...
Item #694590
April 26, 1861
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, April 26, 1861 Among articles inside are: "The War" "War Feeling in Louisiana" "Western Virginia for the Union" 'From the South--Interesting Statements" "Movements in Maryland" "Assembling of Troops in Virginia" "The Attack on the Massachusetts Troops" "The President's Reply to a Baltimore C... See More
Classic Old West train robbery report on the front page...
Item #694580
September 26, 1893
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26, 1893 The front page has two-thirds of a column headed: "TRAIN ROBBERS SHOT" "They Held Up a rain Full of Armed Detectives" "Two Killed Three Captured" "The Train Was A Dummy Sent Out in Expectation of an Attempt at Robbery--All of the Rob beers Residents of St. Joseph, Mo."
The article is quite d... See More
The War of 1812, and more...
Item #694554
April 30, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.
Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More
A naval skirmish...
Item #694039
January 23, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 23, 1759 Page 5 begins with a report datelined from New York noting in part: "...the Royal Hester, privateer...of 16 guns...fell in with three large French ships bound from Canada to the Cape, whom she so warmly engaged as at length to be obliged to sheer off..." with more on the naval encounter.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice con... See More
News from the Caribbean...
Item #694034
May 29, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 29, 1759 Page 5 has most of a column headed: "America" with reports from the Caribbean with bits including: "...skirmish with the enemy...near Point St. Petre in which we lost four or five negroes..." and: "...Grand Terre, in the island of Guadeloupe, has surrendered to the English..." with a bit more on this.
Eight pages, 8 b... See More
On the Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #693876
December 19, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1862 Among the front page column heads relating to the Battle of Fredericksburg: "From General Burnside's Army" "The Burial of the Dead Completed" "What Rebel Officers Say of the Battle" "A Force of 500,000 Could Not Carry the Heights" "The Rebels Took About 800 Prisoners" "List of Wounded in Doubleda... See More
Final events of the historic Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #693874
December 18, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1862 A wealth of front page column heads on the Civil War including: "From General Burnside's Army" "The Withdrawal of Our Forces" "Gen. Burnside's Explanation" "The Movement a Military Necessity" "Armistice To Bury The Dead" "Additional Details of the Fighting" "Rebels Increasing Their Defens... See More
Civil War map of the Harper's Ferry vicinity...
Item #693828
October 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 18, 1862 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "THE ADVANCE OF M'CLELLAN'S ARMY. The Scene of the Next Great Battle in Virginia" which shows from Martinsburg to Sharpsburg to Harper's Ferry & Hillsboro.
Among the front page column heads are: "The Advance of the Union Forces" "Reconnoissance & Skirmishes with t... See More
Civil War map of a naval battle near Fort Pillow...
Item #693805
May 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From South Carolina" "Effects of the Abolition Edict of General Hunter" "The Contrabands Eschew a military Life" "Heroism Of Nine Colored Seamen" and more.
Perhaps the best content is the back page Civil War map headed: "GUNBOAT FIGHT NEAR FORT PILLOW... See More
The Civil War is about to begin...
Item #693804
April 10, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1861 Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE IMPENDING WAR" "The Steamship Baltic Sent to Provision Fort Sumpter" "Extensive Preparations for Resistance" "Eighteen Thousand Additional Volunteers Called for by Jeff. Davis" "Important From Charleston" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition... See More
Close to the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #693803
April 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with ads, while page 2 features a nice map headed: "The City of Charleston And Its Defences. Plan of the Harbor, Showing Fort Sumter and Other Forts, the City and Suburbs" with various related headlines taking the first column.
Twelve pages, light damp staining at the top, minimal foxing, mostly nice.... See More
Defeat of John Morgan...
Item #693800
May 21, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 21, 1864 Nearly half of the front page first column is taken up with Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Lee Tries to Turn Our Right Flank" "He is Repulsed & Gives It Up" "We Capture 300 Prisoners" "The Rebels Say They Are Short of Supplies" "Our Army In Splendid Condition" "Averill's S... See More
Stonewall Jackson is shot by his own soldiers...
Item #693794
May 13, 1863
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, May 13, 1863 The front page has a report headed: "The Wounds Of General Jackson" taken from the Richmond Enquirer newspaper, beginning: "Our victory on the Rappahannock has cost us dear in the severe wounds unfortunately received by the great and good General Jackson. His left arm has been amputated above the elbow; a bullet has passed through his... See More
Electoral votes for Abraham Lincoln...
Item #693788
February 09, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 9, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Counting of the Electoral Votes" "212 Votes for Lincoln and Johnson" "21 for McClellan and Pendleton" "The Peace Conference In Congress" "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Severe Fighting but no Decisive Results" "The Army All on the Ground" &quo... See More
Sherman's triumphant march through the South...
Item #693786
February 17, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Our Forces Near the Rebel Prison Pen at Florence, S.C." "A Rapid March Through the State" "Evacuation of Branchville" "Occupation of Orangeburg, 17 Miles North of Branchville" "Rebel Troops Falling Back On Columbia" "The Gloom In S... See More
Most of the front page with reports from the South...
Item #693598
January 05, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 5, 1760 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with lengthy reporting headed: "America - Charles-Town, South Carolina" being a letter from Augusta.
The report is primarily concerning relations with Indians, including a failed hatchet attack upon a Mr. Atkin, with details. Other Indian-related accounts as well as seen in the photos.
Two-thirds... See More
Nice report from the French & Indian War...
Item #693566
June 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 3, 1760 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with a Philadelphia dateline. Bits include: "...all the usual preparations of war going on...Necessity has obliged the General to send 1800 men to Charles Town in South Carolina where the Cherokees are doing all possible mischief, & have made irruptions into the heart of the province...General... See More
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