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Early Charleston South Carolina....
Item #695422
August 21, 1819
THE SUNDAY VISITANT, OR, WEEKLY REPOSITORY OF CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE, Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 21, 1819 The masthead has a verse from St. Paul: "Prove All Things: Hold Fast That Which Is Good."
As the title would suggest, this is a religious newspaper. Curiously we do not find it listed in Brigham nor Mott. This is a volume 2 issue, the title existing only for the years 1818 ... See More
From the island of Malta...
Item #695421
February 08, 1841
LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, Feb. 8, 1841 A quite uncommon little newspaper published in the Italian language on the island of Malta. Complete in four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition.
AI notes: Lloyd Maltese was a prominent Maltese daily newspaper published primarily in Italian from 1840 until 1978. Established by the Chamber of Commerce, it specialized in maritime and commercial news, ser... See More
A publication for London's Great Exhibition of 1851...
Item #695419
December 07, 1850
THE EXPOSITOR, London, Dec. 7, 1850 It is subtitled: "A Weekly Illustrated Recorder of Inventions, Designs, and Art-Manufactures" causing the format to be very similar to America's 'Scientific American'. However, the timing, and the print in the masthead, indicate it coincided with the Great Exhibition held in London's Hyde Park May thru October, 1851. This is issue... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...
Item #695416
March 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829
* President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered hi... See More
Printed in German and English...
Item #695413
September 04, 1811
DER VOLKSUNTERRICHTER. THE PEOPLE'S INSTRUCTOR, Easton, Pennsylvania, Sept 4, 1811 A bilingual newspaper which existed from just Aug. 8, 1810 thru May 26, 1813. Only 3 institutions have any holdings of this title, one of which has just a single issue.
On each page the left column is in German and the right column in English.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, nice condition.
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Astrology newspaper predicts the future during the Civil War...
Item #695412
March 01, 1863
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Jan., Feb. & March, 1863 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology.
The front page has: "The Nativity of Gen. A. E. Burnside" carrying over to page 2 and is continued in the next issue.
Inside has... See More
First issue of a short-lived newspaper...
Item #695411
March 02, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, March 2, 1816 A very uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue with most of the front page containing the "Original Prospectus" noting what the publisher envisions as to the format of the new enterprise.
As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly... See More
Great news from the Mexican War... Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695246
August 12, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 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 a great wealth of reporting from the Mexican War, including historic reports on General Scott having come to the gates of Mexico City, one of th
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Two slave reward ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695245
December 31, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 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 two reward ads for runaway slaves, particulars are shown in the photos.
Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2
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Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2
The Mexican War... Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695244
December 30, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 30, 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 some lengthy reporting on the Mexican War headed: "From the Rio Grande".
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For S
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Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For S
Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695243
August 10, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 10, 1847
* Rare antebellum publication
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 three slave-related ads, two are reward ads for runaways, and the other is headed: "For Sale--Land, Neg
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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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Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695238
July 30, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 30, 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: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.
Four pages,
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Four pages,
Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695237
August 11, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 11, 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: "Negroes Wanted.." each having various particulars. The ads are shown in the photos.
Four pages,
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Four pages,
Proclamation by Wm. H. Harrison...
Item #695213
November 23, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 23, 1813 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Barbarities Of The Enemy...Detention of Mariners as Prisoners of War, who were in England at the Time the War Was Declared" being part of a continued series. Also on the front page: "South-Western Army".
Inside includes: "Movements of the Armies" being a report from Albany, and "Sub... See More
A wealth of War of 1812 reporting...
Item #695211
July 20, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 20, 1813
* Creek Indian Nation
* General Robert B. Taylor
* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio
This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
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* Creek Indian Nation
* General Robert B. Taylor
* Fort Meigs - Perrysburg, Ohio
This is a great issue just filled with war content. The front page is taken up with reports headed: "Copy of a letter from Gen. Taylor to the Secretary of War" datelined from Norfolk; plus "Copy of Col. Beatty's Report to Gen. Taylor" dat
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #695078
August 01, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #695064
January 02, 1846
WHITE MOUNTAIN TORRENT, Concord, New Hampshire, Jan. 2, 1846
* Very rare publication (1st offered)
* 15 years prior to the Civil War
This title existed for a bit over 3 years and this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, this coming from the private collection. Various news items and advertisements.
Four pages, various foxing, mostly to the top half, mild fold wear, g... See More
Pennsylvania governor's message...
Item #695061
December 09, 1828
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 1828 Over half of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Governor's Message" of Pennsylvania. Other political news and typical news of the day.
Four pages, some foxing or light staining, good condition.
From the nation's capital...
Item #695059
April 21, 1828
DAILY NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1828 Nor surprisingly there is much political reporting, with page 2 taken up with reports from the: "House of Representatives" and: "Debates on the Tariff".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Lasted for less than a year...
Item #695056
October 14, 1828
THE DOVER ENQUIRER New Hampshire, Oct. 14, 1828
* Very rare, short lived publication
From information available it appears this newspaper existed under this title for less than one year. This is the volume 1, number 34 issue.
The first column has notices supporting John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson for President, and Richard Bush & John C. Calhoun for Vice President.
Four pa... See More
Winslow Homer Christmas prints...
Item #695040
December 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 25, 1858
* Illustrator Winslow Homer
* Christmas prints & Santa Claus
The front page features a print: "Santa Claus Paying His Usual Christmas Visit to His Young Friends" shows him in a sleigh pulled by a turkey, with many toys. This is an early image of Santa Claus before the more common imagine created by Thomas Nast changed his ... See More
Longest running American satire magazine of the period...
Item #695039
May 01, 1855
YANKE NOTIONS, New York, May, (1855) This is a comic monthly magazine, still with the original wrappers. The year is not printed, but research using the month, issue number, and volume number determines it is 1855.
Started in 1852, Yankee Notions was the longest-running American satire magazine of the Civil War period. It lasted until 1875. It was edited and published by Thomas Str
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Governor calls for a day of thanksgiving and prayer...
Item #695037
November 03, 1824
NORWICH COURIER, Connecticut, Nov. 3, 1824
* Oliver Wolcott Jr. proclamation
* Governor of Connecticut
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor for a : "...day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer..." signed: Oliver Wolcott.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, damp staining, some dirtiness, a small inked notation in the upper left.... See More
Liberation of Peru... Death of a Revolutionary War hero...
Item #695035
March 01, 1825
FRANKLIN HERALD & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Greenfield, Massachusetts, March 1, 1825
* Rare publication
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-bordere... See More
Oldest Jewish weekly on the Atlantic coast...
Item #695034
October 02, 1891
THE JEWISH MESSENGER, New York, Oct. 2, 1891
* Rare publication
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
This title began in 1857 and a note on page 4 mentions: "The Jewish Messenger, now in its 35th year, is the oldest, best known, and most widely circulated weekly devoted to Jewish interests, published on the Atlantic Coast".
As the title would suggest, the content is almost entirely ... See More
On the death of the Rhode Island governor...
Item #695025
October 28, 1805
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 28, 1805 Pages 1 and 2 contain reports on the life & funeral of Arthur Jenner, late governor of Rhode Island. Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, good condition.
Early from a very small town today...
Item #695023
July 31, 1806
THE NORTHERN POST, Salem, New York, July 31, 1806
* Very rare publication
* Washington County
A quite rare title from this town of fewer than 3,000 people today, located along the Vermont border northeast of Albany. This is the first of this title we have offered, coming from the private collection.
Typical news reports and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor tri... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #695022
May 20, 1817
AMERICAN YEOMAN, Brattleborough, Vermont, May 20, 1817
* Rare publication
* Windham County
A very short-lived newspaper existing only from Feb. 4, 1817 thru Jan. 27, 1818, printing just 52 weekly issues. This is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, coming from the private collection.
Most of page 2 is taken up with several letters signed in type by the infam... See More
Existed for just one year... War of 1812 news...
Item #695018
January 25, 1813
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, Walpole, New Hampshire, Jan. 25, 1813
* Very rare publication
* Cheshire County
* War of 1812 reporting
An extremely scarce newspaper existing only from July 4, 1812 thru July 5, 1813. This is the volume 1, number 30 issue. Not surprisingly, this is the first of this title we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the private collection.
Being from du... See More
Issue number 5 of just 29 printed...
Item #695016
October 29, 1816
THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 29, 1816 A very rare title which existed for just 29 issues, and only 7 institutions have any holdings, 3 of which have but a few issues. It began as a quarto size issue, but with this issue--issue #5--it enlarged to folio size.
Not surprisingly, this is the first issue we have offered in our 47 years, having come from the pri... See More
Huge & graphic political ad...
Item #695015
March 30, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1816
* Great political advertisement as for display
The front page is dominated by a very large engraving of a ship headed: "Huzza, for the Massachusetts!", part of a political notice in support of John Brooks for governor.
Note that the flag on the tallest mast bears his name, with political slogans on the other flags. Much text as well... See More
Very early report on New Orleans voodoo...
Item #694968
September 23, 1820
HILLSBORO' TELEGRAPH, Amherst, New Hampshire, Sept. 23, 1820
* Early New Orleans, Louisiana Voodoo
* African American religion folklore
* Spells - human sacrifices - magic
A short-lived newspaper, existing just 2 1/2 years. This is the volume 1, number 39 issue.
A typical newspaper of the day with various reports inside including items from England, Baltimore, Cuba, New Orleans ... See More
"As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"...
Walt Whitman writes a poem for Dartmouth's Commencement......
Item #694928
June 26, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 26, 1872
* Walt Whitman
* "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free"
* Considered the 1st publication
Page 3 has Walt Whitman's, "As a Strong Bird on Pinions Free," which was a poem he wrote and delivered at the 1872 Commencement at Dartmouth College. This printing was actually from the day prior to the Commencement, making it one of the earliest i... See More
"Bardic Symbols" -by Walt Whitman - his 1st apperance in The Atlantic Monthly
Item #694926
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, April, 1860* Walt Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" - 1st appearance
* also Whitman's 1st appearance in The Atlantic Monthly
* 2 lines deleted by the publisher
Pages 445-447 have Walt Whitman's, "Bardic Symbols," which is both the poem's 1st appearance and Whitman's 1st contribution to The Atlantic Monthly. According to the Walt Whitm... See More
Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...
Item #694925
February 01, 1812
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812
* Carthagena's independence
* Rare mention of The Inquisition
* Report from Caracas re: their independence
Page 7 has under the heading "South America" mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOV... See More
Louisville Mail Company Steamboat...
Pottsville, PA... Harper's Ferry, WV... William Penn...
Item #694921
October 14, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
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The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground, Present Appearance". Within this issue are prints captioned: Dominican Iron Light House" "View Of Pottsville, Pennsylvania" "Louisville Mail Company Ste
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
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* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Dealing with impressment of American sailors... Amending the Constitution...
Item #694914
December 28, 1803
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 28, 1803 This title has one of the more decorative mastheads.
The front page has nearly a full column headed: "Laws For Louisiana", with the Louisiana Purchase having recently been consummated.
Page 2 has much from the District of Columbia concerning the problem with impressment of American seamen. Also a report beginning... See More
Existed for just eleven months...
Item #694912
July 15, 1807
THE PEOPLE'S FRIEND & DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, July 15, 1807 A quite scarce title, this being only the second issue we have found in our 47 years. It existed for just eleven months.
Four pages, various chipping & small tears at the margins, a non-archival mend near the top of the spine.
The only issue of this title we have located...
Item #694909
January 04, 1809
ANTI-MONARCHIST, & REPUBLICAN WATCHMAN, Northampton, Massachusetts, Jan. 4, 1809
* Very rare publication
This is the only issue of this title we have found in our 47 years. It existed for just two years. The only other issue of this date recorded in Brigham is in the American Antiquarian Society. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue. This issue is from our private collection.
Fo... See More
19th century illustrated issues, at a wholesale price...
Item #694740
(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have mi... See More
19th century illustrated... Second rate and damaged...
Item #694718
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.All 19th-century 2nd rate and partially damaged illustrated issues may in... See More
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a coll... See More
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19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.* Half-lots are available&n... See More
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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
1881 Dr. Scott's electric hair brush...
Item #694635
May 21, 1881
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 21, 1881
* Dr. George A. Scott
* Electric hair brush
* Quack invention
* Politically approved ?
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDISON OUTDONE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition, should be handled with care.
Voices can now be 'bottled' with the new phonograph... Hanging of the Mollie Maguires...
Item #694613
March 26, 1878
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 26, 1878
* Phonograph invention described
* Hanging the Molly Maguires
Page two has: "The Phonograph" which is a brief article noting in part: "The witty man of the New York Times has explained...the remarkable advantages we shall all reap from the phonograph--an instrument by which, it is claimed, the tones of the human v... See More
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