THE NEW-YORK EVANGELIST, Aug. 19, 1880 Has religious news and content, some ads. Wear causes a small hole along the central fold, residue from a label causes loss of a few words on the ftpg. Uncut.

Three months of issues in one publication...

THE MONTHLY SOUVENIR, New York, Aug. 1876  A quarto-size publication with literary content, plus some illustrations. Has "Three Numbers In One" as stated above the masthead of the first issue, so you get the September and October issues as well.

Spine wear and a bit of dirtiness, otherwise good.

THE HOME JOURNAL, NY, Feb. 23, 1861. Has many topical reports, some literary content & ads. Very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise nice.

Very early advertisement for a guitar...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1818  This issue contains on the back page a rather small, classified-type ad with a small heading: "GUITAR" with the text of the ad reading: "For sale cheap--a new, elegant and superior toned English Guitar, together with instruction book, strings, etc. Inquire at the Centinel Counting Room".

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MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, dated Aug. 29, 1804. Click on the camera below to see the interesting page 2 article headed: "Counterfeit Bank Notes" with a brief article on this problem in Virginia. An early item and great to have in a period newspaper. Scattered foxing throughout, 4 pages, minimal edge wear, generally good.

NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1861. Page two has: "Important Decision" "The Slave-trader--Evidence--Presumptions" which is about a district court case, "The United States, vs. The Bark Kate and Her Cargo".

MANUFACTURERS & FARMERS JOURNAL, Sept. 6, 1869 A ftpg. report headed: "National Temperance Convention" lists a platform, and several resolutions that passed at the convention in Chicago. Good condition.

Small literary publication...

SUNDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, January 29, 1876 A small publication with literary content and illustration with an ornate masthead and decorative corners on each page.

This is complete in four pages measuring approximately 12 x 9.5 inches with fold tears and light dirtiness. See photos for full details.

THE WELL-SPRING, Boston, Nov. 28, 1845 A tabloid-size paper with 4 pages: "Published Weekly, By The Massachusetts Sabbath School Society", as stated in the masthead. Religious content for Sunday school children. Nice masthead has 5 spiritual-like woodcuts. Some foxing & minor edge tears.

BALLOUS PICTORIAL, Dec. 8, 1855 Ftpg. illus. of: "William M. Thackeray". "Sketches in Spain" includes 7 illus. including "The Royal Palace at Madrid". Bkpg. has a "General View of Newport, R.I." taking less than 1/4 pg. Text also.

From Rockville, Indiana...

INDIANA PATRIOT, Rockville, Indiana and dated 1876  This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and srag when making newsprint at that time.

This issue contains various news of the day and interesting advertisements, showing what life was like during the Centennial year.

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SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, (Washington), Feb. 11, 1824 A folio-size singlesheet, most of which is taken up by a "Speech Of Mr. M'Lane, (Of Del.)". Traces of foxing but mostly nice. Untrimmed.

Republican nominations...

WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, June 18, 1892 "Republican Nominations" on the frontpage discusses the nominees and includes a nice, one column illustrations of Harrison and Reid.

Complete in four pages, measuring approximately 19 3/4 x 13 inches, evenly browned with some edge tears and several small binding holes along the left spine margin. Should be handled with some care.... See More  

Guiteau found guilty...

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 26, 1882 First column heads on the front page: "Guilty As Indicted" "The Murderer of Garfield Condemned" "The Jury Did Its Work In Thirty Minutes" "The Assassin Indignant and Denounces the Verdict as an 'Outrage' ". Heads in the next column: "A Rush For Guiteau" "He Talks Coolly Of The Verdi... See More  

Ogle County, Illinois...

OGLE COUNTY PRESS, Polo, Illinois, 1880  General news of the day, topical reports and ads, many which are illustrated.

Complete in eight pages and in nice condition.

Gold mining in Aruba...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 28, 1824  See the photo for the short article on an inside page concerning gold mining in Aruba. An uncommon account.

A complete, 16 page issue measuring 6 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing throughout but causing no loss of readability.

BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, February 3, 1840 A ftpg. business ad for "Patent Balances And Scales" gives details about the business. Includes two small woodcuts of scales and one of a balance. Fold creases, o/w generally good.

Singlesheet of advertisements...

CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1801 A single-sheet being comprised all of advertisements.



Rough edges along with foxing (see images).

Curious little paper...

THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 A great curiosity for its tiny size if nothing else--it is less than 4 by 5 inches--being one of the smallest I have ever sold.

Complete in four pages per issue, some light foxing, very nice condition.

Inventions and devices from 1877...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1877 The latest inventions & devices for industry & the home during this period of industrial development. Many illustrations with one on the front page.



Complete in 16 pages and in good condition.



PLEASE NOTE: The photos are representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year. 

Light Houses...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 30, 1824 The ftpg. has an "Act" for the construction of "Light Houses, Light Vessels & Beacons" at many listed locations. Good condition.

From Charleston...

THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, Charleston, South Carolina, 1870-1871. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives, containing various news of the day both local & national, plus a wealth of period ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown, and... See More  

THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN from Albany, New York and dated: January 26, 1865. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. This 16 page issue contains news of the day and several interesting advertisements that shows what life was like at this time. This farming newspaper contains agricultural news.

THE PRESS from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and dated April 7, 1862. This large sized 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the one column FRONT PAGE headline(s): "The Bombardment of Island No. 10" "The Proceedin... See More  

News from Memphis...

THE WORLD, New York, June 16, 1862  Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: 'News From Memphis' 'Condition of Affairs in the City' 'Union Sentiment Displayed' 'Trade Gradually Reviving' 'Circulation of Confederate Paper Forbidden' General Pope at Okolona' and much more.