Rare print of a Confederate Treasury note...
Item #697136
March 04, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, March 4, 1862 The highlight of the issue is the back page print of: "A CONFEDERATE STATE TREASURY NOTE" for $5, with much detail.
Much Civil War reporting on the front page including: "The War In Tennessee" "Occupation of Nashville" "Accounts For Rebel Sources" "News From the South" "Jeff Davis's War Policy Cond... See More
Poem titled: "Slave Trade"... Unpulished Washington letter...
Item #697109
October 18, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 18, 1800 Somewhat of a literary title but other content as well including a poem titled: "Slave Trade". Also: "Horrid Murder" "Radnor Forest"; an interesting unpublished letter by George Washington dated Nov. 26, 1775; "Female Constancy" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
A "cute" little Colorado Springs newspaper...
Item #697108
January 15, 1892
THE EDGEWOOD SUN, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jan. 15 1892 I wouldn't use the term "cute" to describe many newspapers but I think it fits here.
Six pages & measuring just 5 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, it has advertisements, promotional & news tidbits, and various witticisms. A volume one issue of a little paper that lasted for just 2 1/2 years. Toned but in good conditio... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #697099
June 21, 1879
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, June 21, 1879 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Page 2 has a report on: "The International Walking Match" "Laying of the Corner Stone of The Cathedral School of St. Pau... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #697094
October 24, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 24, 1871 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 pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue, 12 ... See More
Nice Charleston issue...
Item #697089
January 26, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 26, 1861 The front page shows: "The Prayer at Sumter".
Other prints inside include: "Firing on the 'Star of the West' from the South Carolina Battery on Morris Island" "Group of Guns & Gun Carriages Dismantled by Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie" "Battery at Fort Moultrie, Bearing on Fort Sumter", a full ... See More
German language newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #697076
September 05, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5, 1833
* Rare publication
* German language newspaper
A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two o... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #697047
January 31, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Jan. 31, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight.
So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697029
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697002
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828
* Charles Carroll of Carrollton
* Declaration of Independence signer
The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #696996
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828
* Charles Carroll of Carrollton
* Declaration of Independence signer
The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which state... See More
Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...
Item #696995
July 07, 1888
Harper's WEEKLY, July 7, 1888 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Supplement which includes "An Address Before The Veterans Of The Army Of The Potomac And The Army Of Northern Virginia, Delivered At Gettysburg July 3, 1888, On The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Battle", "From Behind Seminary Ridge", and "The Field Of Gettysburg As... See More
Indiana county seat war...
Item #696994
October 30, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1873
* Wayne County Seat War
* Centerville & Richmond Indiana
The front page has an article headed: "Mob Law In Indiana" with subhead. See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Horseracing, other sports, and much more...
Item #696989
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1857 * Pre-Civil War sporting publication
"A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" which features an engraving of a horse racing scene in the masthead.
Although this eclectic title covers all the fields noted in the masthead, horse racing seems to be the greater focus.
Sixteen pages, 12 by 18 inches, very... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696969
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
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 befor... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696968
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
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696967
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
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 befor... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696963
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
"Douglass & Van Scoy"... Daguerreotypes advertisement...
Item #696959
May 02, 1855
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (Long Island), New York, May 2, 1855
* Issac Van Scoy & Douglass advertisement
* Early Photographs and Daguerreotypes
Page 3 has a rare ad for "Photographs & Daguerreotypes... [by] Douglass & Van Scoy", noteworthy early American pioneers in photography.
Other news of the day, including a thought-provoking short story which te
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* Issac Van Scoy & Douglass advertisement
* Early Photographs and Daguerreotypes
Page 3 has a rare ad for "Photographs & Daguerreotypes... [by] Douglass & Van Scoy", noteworthy early American pioneers in photography.
Other news of the day, including a thought-provoking short story which te
Climbing Pike's Peak... Ad supporting Lincoln for President...
Item #696955
November 02, 1860
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLIC, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln about to become President elect
* Presidential campaign that would divide the nation
The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a great & detailed letter headed: "Climbing Pike's Peak".
Page two has a political notice supporting: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois - For Vice Presid... See More
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #696948
March 22, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, March 22, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - closing events
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality, to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy.
The circuit-riding Methodist parson turn... See More
From Texas during the Civil War...
Item #696937
September 23, 1864
GALVESTON TRI-WEEKLY NEWS, Houston, Texas, Sept. 23, 1864
* Very rare issue from the Southwest Confederacy
Although the title notes "Galveston" the dateline notes it was printed in nearby Houston, as it is likely moving a bit more inland offered greater security from the Yankee forces.
Confederate newspapers from Texas are very uncommon particularly from before or during the... See More
Civil War map of Virginia... First Battle of Rappahannock Station...
Item #696936
August 28, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 28, 1862
* First Battle of Rappahannock Station
* General Stonewall Jackson
The front page features a large Civil War map headed: "The Field Of Operations In Virginia". Nice column heads on the war include: "The War In Virginia" 'The Intentions of Gen. Lee" "The Junction of the Armies" & more.
Eight pages, bit of foxi... See More
Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #696929
April 15, 1865
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More
Yankees capture the Confederate capital... War nears its end...
Item #696928
April 04, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1865
* Fall of Richmond VA Virginia
* Civil War nearing the end
One of the middle columns of the front page announces one of the more significant events of the Civil War with: "VIRGINIA ! " "GLORIOUS NEWS ! " "Richmond Is Ours!" "Evacuation of Petersburg!" "Tremendous Fighting!" "Lee's E... See More
Death & funeral of President Harrison...
Item #696919
April 10, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison death
Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars). Additional details carry over to the following pages... See More
Confederate from Winston, North Carolina...
Item #696915
January 24, 1862
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 1862
* Rare Confederate publication from the Civil War
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
Among the ... See More
Serial killer Edward H. Rulloff execution...
Item #696910
May 19, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1871
* Edward H. Rulloff execution (hanging)
* "The Genius Killer" "The Man of Two Lives"
* Had one of the largest brains on record
The top of page 5 has a one column headings that include: "RULLOFF" "The Sentence of the Law Executed Upon the Murderer" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up 2 1/2 columns.
Complete ... See More
Lasted for just four issues...
Item #696891
October 14, 1882
THE LOAN DAILY, Waverly, New York, Oct. 14, 1882
* Very short-lived publication
An extremely scarce newspaper that apparently lasted but four issues. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. it is not listed in Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers' nor in the 'Union List of Serials'. The front page features the "Salutatory" which discusses the plans for this ... 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
Quite uncommon Mormon publication...
Item #696883
September 01, 1881
THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, September, 1881
* Very rare publication
* Mormons - Mormonism
This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvemen... See More
Quite uncommon Mormon publication...
Item #696882
January 01, 1881
THE CONTRIBUTOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, January, 1881
* Very rare publication
* Mormons - Mormonism
This is an uncommon title from the Mormon press. It was an independent publication associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1879 and 1896. A monthly periodical, it sought to represent the Young Men's and Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement ... See More
School for freed slaves at New Orleans...
Item #696872
April 21, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 21, 1866 The front page print: "Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen, New Orleans" with a related article.
Terrific fullpg: "On the Plains--Indians Attacking Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Coach" is a truly fine example of Western Americana for display. Halfpg: 'Street View in Santa Fe, New Mexico".
Sixteen pages, great condition... See More
Very graphic masthead... Great article on the Bear Flag Revolt...
Item #696863
May 31, 1879
THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, May 31, 1879
* Rare Old West publication
* Santa Clara Valley
* Nice masthead for display
The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests Of The Pioneers of California And the Resources of the Golden State." The masthead is one of the more graphic we have seen, featuring three vignettes: one of settlers traveling, one of a bear, and another ... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696793
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
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 befor... See More
Winslow Homer's "Spring Blossoms"... Black man tending his garden...
Item #696789
May 21, 1870
(usually offered at a higher price) HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 (includes the Dicken's Supplement)
* Winslow Homer illustration
The most sought after prints within this issue are Winslow Homer's full-page: "Spring Blossoms" and the front-page: "A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.", which shows a black man tending his garden. This issue also has the uncommon Di... See More
1856 Battle of Osawatomie... Johm Brown...
Item #696783
September 10, 1856
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 10, 1856
* Battle of Osawatomie, Kansas
* Abolitionist John Brown
* Free-Staters vs. Border Ruffians
* Fight for pro and anti-slavery
The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE KANSAS NEWS" "The Fight at Osawatomie-Mob Murders at Leavenworth..." and more. Text takes up over a full column.
Complete with 8 pages, a little spine we... See More
Rev. J.W.C. Pennington letter - purchase of a slave...
Item #696770
June 02, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 2, 1854 Page 3 provides an exchange of letters between Rev. Dr. J. W. C. Pennington, Jacob Grove, and Stephen Pennington. The content relates to the purchase of a slave and is quite interesting.
Other reports include: "Southern Views on Foreign Emigration", "Alexander Hamilton on the Powers of the Government", "Arrival of the Asia&qu... See More
Davy Crockett....
Item #696759
May 10, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 10, 1834 A brief item at the top of an inside page mentions: "Col. Crockett is yet on his "tower" to the north, and has much amused the people by his originalities, and the broad good humor that plays on his "honest face".
There is much reporting from Congress, and also an article headed: "Great Aeronautic Expedition... See More
Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....
Item #696739
June 17, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871
* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death
* American lawyer and politician
Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.
Complete in 12 page... See More
One of the best Lincoln assassination issues...
Item #696722
April 22, 1865
WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHRONICLE, D.C., April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* From our nation's capital
Truly a terrific issue, for being a weekly newspaper this was the first report of this event in this title, and better yet it is from the city where the assassination happened. A notable--and very uncommon--graphic... See More
Wealth of front page Civil War reports...
Item #696680
November 19, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 19, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army of the Potomac Moving to a; New Line of Operations" "Warrenton Evacuated" "Aquia Creek to be General Burnside's Base of Operations" "Col. Vandever's Expedition & Success" "The War in the Southwest" "Graphic Description of the Battle o... See More
Women's suffrage... Mary Livermore...
Item #696678
October 26, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26, 1870
* Women's suffrage advocate Mary Livermore address
The front page has column heads: "Woman Suffrage Bazaar" "What is proposed to be Done - The Meeting at Washburn Hall Yesterday - Address by Mrs. M. A. Livermore".
Mary Livermore was a noted American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate of women's ri... See More
Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #696676
May 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851
* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the... See More
Making a living lecturing on the outlaw Jesse James...
Item #696652
June 07, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 7, 1882 Keeping in mind that Jesse James was killed in nearby St. Joseph just 2 months previous, page 4 has an article: "The James Lecture". The article talks of the ethics of making a living by speaking about Jesse James, and including members of James' family as part of the presentation. One bit notes: "...That the widow should se... See More
Jackson's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...
Item #696649
December 05, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1833
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
* Best publication to be had
Almost the entire back page is taken up with the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: Andrew Jackson. It is headed: "MESSAGE From The President of the United States to Both Houses...".
... See More
Col. Fremont's disastrous fourth expedition...
Item #696647
March 29, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
The top of the front page has a nicer account headed: "Col. Fremont--A Distressing Report" which is concerning his fateful fourth expedition in the West during which his party was caught in a snowstorm in Colorado causing loss of ten of his men & 130 of his pack mules. Near... See More
Latest news from the Gold Rush...
Item #696645
August 10, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 3 has a variety of reports under: "From California" which has the latest reports concerning the Gold Rush, a few bits noting: "...Gold is plenty, large quantities being brought every day from the placers...The quantity was thought inexhaustible...The healt... See More
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