Santa Anna threatens retribution if Childs does not leave Puebla...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1847  Page 3 has a great letter from Santa Anna to Col. Childs, stating his request that Childs evacuate the city of Puebla and if he does so he would extend courtesies to his exit. The responding letter from Childs states he will have none of it--he will defend his position at Puebla. Ultimately Santa Anna would depart.

Four pages, ver... See More  

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... Death of Kit Carson?

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848 



* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career

* Frontiersman Kit Carson false death report



This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who... See More  

President Monroe concerning the War of 1812... Two Monroe signatures...

CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 16, 1812  Pages 1 and 2 have many "Documents Accompanying the President's Message to Congress" which include several to British official concerning the War of 1812. Two are signed in type: James Monroe.

Also inside: "Army In Ohio" "The President's Message".

Four pages, great condition.

First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...

THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870  Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."

Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.

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From Scotland...

THE ANNANDALE OBSERVER & ADVERTISER, Annan, Scotland, May 10, 1889  A typical newspaper of the day, added to the private collection because it was the first (and last) of this title we discovered.

Four pages, large folio size, good condition.

Published by the Aetna Life Insurance Company...

THE AETNA, Frederick, Maryland, January, 1870  "A Journal Devoted To The Interests of Life Insurance" as noted in the masthead.

An eight page issue, volume 2, number 2, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one page sheet, 10 by 13 inches, much wear to the top half of the front leaf including a small piece from a blank margin, otherwise mostly good.

A temperance newspaper for youth...

THE YOUTH'S TEMPERANCE BANNER, "The National Temperance Society", New York, April 1, 1895  An interesting little newspaper meant for children, and focusing on the temperance movement (abstinence from alcohol) A very decorative masthead with several illustrations.

Four pages, never-bound, 11 by 16 inches, nice condition.

Rare print of a Confederate Treasury note...

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  

A "cute" little Colorado Springs newspaper...

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 & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

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  

German language newspaper from Harrisburg...

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  

Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...

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...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828  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 states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through J... See More  

Gettysburg... Picket's Charge... Little Round Top - 25 years later...

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  

Horseracing, other sports, and much more...

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...

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...

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One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...

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  

Civil War map of Virginia... First Battle of Rappahannock Station...

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  

Yankees capture the Confederate capital... War nears its end...

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  

Confederate from Winston, North Carolina...

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  

Lasted for just four issues...

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  

Volume one issue of this literary newspaper...

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.

Quite uncommon Mormon publication...

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  

School for freed slaves at New Orleans...

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