1850 Magazine by the famed Charles Dicken...
Item #718287
November 02, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Nov. 2, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dicke... See More
With a rare, hand-tinted print of a 'View on the Schuylkill"...
Item #718277
September 01, 1820
THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1820 This was a very famous literary-themed magazine, but this issue features at the back of the issue a a quite rare, hand-tinted full page engraving titled: "View on the Schuylkill". More typically such hand-tinted prints were removed from the issues long ago. And this engraving is in nice condition.
Complete in 88 pages, fu... See More
Andrew Jackson... Nullification Proclamation...
Item #718253
December 15, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 15, 1832
* President Andrew Jackson proclmation
* Nullification crisis in South Carolina
* Southern tariffs on farming - farmers
The key and historically significant content is the entire text of President Andrew Jackson's Nullification Proclamation, starting on page 12, and ending with his signature, Andrew Jackson on the back page.
The... See More
On 'Bleeding Kansas'... On the Sumner beating... Slave trade in New York...
Item #718161
June 12, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 12, 1856
* Bleeding - Bloody Kansas - Border War
* Sacking of Osawatomie & Palmyra
* Free-Staters vs. Border Ruffians
* Fight for pro and anti-slavery
Pages within have reports on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with: "Kansas" "Battle of Palmyra" "An Expedition--Guerilla Parties--The Troops--A Sharp Governor" ... See More
Death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy... Large Civil War map...
Item #718160
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 24, 1862
* Uriah P. Levy death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish commodore of U.S. Navy
* American Civil War - Jews
The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 5 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary p... See More
Livingstone's exploration of Africa...
Item #718159
August 27, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 27, 1872 James Gorden Bennett, this newspaper's publisher, capitalized on the 19th century fascination with Africa & the whereabouts of explorer Dr. David Livingstone by hiring journalist Henry Stanley to search for him. Livingstone had ventured to Africa in 1865 for a 2 year expedition with little heard from him since.
So it is of no surprise that the Herald o... See More
Dealing with the British living in America... John Adams' Alien Enemies Act...
Item #718135
July 20, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1812 Two columns of the front page are taken up with: "A Proclamation" for a day of Thanksgiving in support of the war, signed: James Madison. As well as four Acts of Congress each signed by Madison, one: "For the More Perfect Organization of the Army of the United States".
Also within: "Federal Recommendation of the War"... See More
Abolition of slavery celebration... The Emancipation Parade!
Item #718126
April 20, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1866
* The 1866 celebration of the abolition of slavery within the District of Columbia
* Historically called the "Emancipation Day" parade
The front page has one column headings that include: "WASHINGTON NEWS", "The Celebration of the Abolition of Slavery", "A Large and Very Orderly Parade",
... See More
The death of John Adams, 2nd U.S. President...
Item #718120
July 10, 1826
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 10, 1826
* President John Adams death (1st report)
* Declaration of Independence 50th anniversary
Page 3 contains an early and significant report on the death of John Adams, who died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Headed "Death of John Adams" the report carries over to take close to half
Early 19th century mermaid sighting ?...
Item #718095
November 02, 1809
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, November 2, 1809
* Mermaid - aquatic creature sighting ?
* Sandside Bay, Caithness, Scotland coast
* Early 19th century folklore story
The front page has an article headed: "The Mermaid,..." (see images) Text takes up a complete column.
Complete with 4 pages, ornate masthead, nice condition.
AI notes: In January 1809, seve... See More
Death of the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court...
Item #718094
May 23, 1829
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 23, 1829
* Founding father John Jay death
Page two has a report with a small heading: "John Jay is No More" with the article beginning: "It seldom falls to our lot to record the death of so distinguished a man as this. Another Revolutionary Patriot has gone down to the grave..." (see).
John Jay was President of the Continental ... See More
Coal miner troubles... Stagecoach robbery...
Item #718081
January 17, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1874
* Arkansas stagecoach robbery - holdup
* Jesse James & Younger gang ? - outlaws
The front page includes: "Stage Robbery by Masked Highwaymen" being a brief report from Little Rock, Arkansas. Through research, this particular robbery may have been one of the very first stagecoach holdups by the famous Jesse James-Young Gang.
Also on t... See More
"The Death of Slavery"... William Cullen Bryant (1st printing).....
Item #718056
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, Boston, July, 1866 * "Death of Slavery" poem
* William Cullen Bryant
* re. Thirteenth Amendment ratification
* Very first printing in a publication
This issue includes the first-ever appearance of William Cullen Bryant's famous poem: "The Death of Slavery" - taking two full pages. A bonus feature is that both are opposing pag... See More
Early heavyweight boxing championship...
Item #717971
June 16, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1869
* Early boxing - Pugilism - pugilists
* Heavyweight bare-knuckle fight
* Boxers Tom Allen vs. Bill Davis
* Post Civil War reconstruction era
Page 10 has an article headed: "THE PRIZE RING" "Fight Between Tom Allen and Bill Davis for $2,000" and more. (see images) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. ... See More
Wonderful broadside on the assassination of Lincoln...
Item #717947
April 15, 1865
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 15th---9 A. M.
* Terrific Abraham Lincoln assassination broadside
* First edition just after the announcement of death
Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "f... See More
Wonderful broadside on the surrender of Robert E. Lee...
Item #717945
April 07, 1865
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 7, (1865)
* General Robert E. Lee's surender
* End of the American Civil War
* Very rare Broadside edition
Within the world of newspaper collecting, both major reports and graphic headlines are primary in determining collectability. Other factors are important as well, but the more notable the event and the "fl... See More
1870 Cincinnati Red Stockings baseball....
Item #717903
June 18, 1870
NEW YORK HERALD, June 18, 1870
* Cincinnati Red (reds) Stockings
* Early baseball w/ box scores
Page 5 has a brief article headed: "The National Game" with subhead and box scores. (see) The Redstockings win streak would end a few days later.
Complete with 8 pages, a little margin wear, archival mend on page 3, generally in nice condition.
AI notes: On June 17, 1870... See More
Surrender of New Orleans... Battle of Shiloh... Emancipation of Slaves...
Item #717880
April 30, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 30, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* Emancipation of slaves in D.C.
Among the articles within are: "A Serious Talk with Serious Men" "Emancipation of Slaves" "...on the Bill to abolish Slavery in the District of Columbia; "War News of the Week" "Free Negroes in Ohio" "The Massacre at Le... See More
Supporting the cause of Prohibition...
Item #717673
April 10, 1884
THE LEVER, Chicago, Illinois, April 10, 1884
* Rare publication
A prohibition newspaper which railed against the sale of alcohol. Their motto in the masthead: "No License for the Liquor Traffic in Any Form or for Any Price." Most of the content is themed on this principle.
Eight pages, news agent's & library stamps in the masthead, nice condition.... See More
From 1898 Territorial New Mexico...
Item #717660
February 19, 1898
LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, New Mexico (Territory), Feb. 19, 1898
* Very early for this state
An uncommon territorial newspaper from 14 years before statehood
Four pages, large folio size, edge tears & some edge chipping, very fragile & must be handled very carefully.
AI notes: The city is known for its rich history, with over 900 historic buildings, including Victorian homes, O... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #717577
August 07, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 7, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury
Stonewall Jackson resigned his command?
Item #717570
February 08, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Feb. 8, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Stonewall Jackson - resigns?
Among the various reports inside is an interesting one: "The Richmond Whig is pained to hear that Gen. Jackson ('Stone Wall') has resigned his commission in the army, and says that 'in him the service loses one of the bravest of the brave--the idol of hi... See More
Treaty ends the Spanish-American War...
Item #717569
December 10, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 10, 1898
* Spanish-American War ends
* Peace treaty signed in Paris
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE TREATY SIGNED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Compl... See More
The California Gold Rush... An early report...
Item #717567
December 02, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 2, 1848 Page 3 has a report headed: "From California" which includes in part: "...fully confirms the most glowing accounts heretofore received in the States of the richness & extent of the gold region...the gold is found from the tops of the highest mountains to the bottom of the rivers..." with more. An early report on t... See More
A "red, white & blue" Fourth of July issue... an interesting curiosity...
Item #717565
July 04, 1890
WILLIAMSPORT REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1890 Printed at the top above the masthead: "FOURTH OF JULY EDITION"
This is the complete issue which in celebration of the 4th of July opted to replace the typical black ink with alternating pages of red and blue, meaning pages 1, 4, 5 & 8 are printed entirely in blue ink, while pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 are entirely in red ink, which alon... See More
'Bleeding Kansas' and the shooting of Sheriff Jones...
Item #717003
September 08, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
The front page has a 2 1/2 columns of coverage on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation with headings that include: "The Kansas War" "Details of the Fight at Ossawatomie" "Border-Ruffian Accounts" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
... See More
The famous Lemon slave case...
Item #716773
November 15, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1852
* Lemmon v. New York
* Slaves - freedom lawsuit
* Virginia slave owners
* Pre-American Civil War
Nearly half of page 2 is taken up with much detail on the: "Judgement In The New York Slave Case".
This was the famous case popularly known as the Lemmon Slave Case, a freedom suit initiated in 1852 by a p
... See More
1868 Omnibus Admission Bill passed by Congress...
Item #716639
June 13, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1868
* The Omnibus Admission Bill passes
* Post Civil War reconstruction law
* Confederate states back to the Union
The first column of the front page has a report headed: "The Bill to Admit the Southern States Passed by Both Houses" A related item on page 4 is headed: "Passage of the Omnibus Bill" (see images)
Complete wi... See More
The historic Heenan/Sayers boxing match...
Item #716544
April 30, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* Famous boxing match - fight
Six of 7 back page columns are taken up with one of the more historic boxing matches of the 19th century.
The top of the first column has heads: "The Great Fight" "Full Particulars" "Thirty-Seven Rounds Fought" "The Event Declared to be a Drawn Battle&... See More
Rebel generals unite to attack Pittsburgh...
Item #716528
August 07, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 7, 1864
* Battle of the Crater - Gen. Burnside
* Last attempt for Northern invasion
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "A Rebel Mine Exploded Under Our Works" "Expeditions Into North Carolina & Up the Rappahannock" "The Rebel Raid" "Reported Evacuation of Hagerstown by the Rebels&... See More
Great broadsheet "Extra! on the capture of Richmond...
Item #716471
April 03, 1865
NEWARK DAILY ADVERTISER, New Jersey, April 3, 1865
* Fall of Richmond, Virginia (early report)
* The end of the Civil War is imminent ?
* Abraham Lincoln assassination nears
This is a stand-alone "Extra" edition with a same-day report of the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has column heads: "EXTRA" "VICTORY ! " "Richmond Captured This Mo... See More
Print of Joseph Rainey, the first African-American to serve in the House...
Item #716450
January 14, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 14, 1871
* Joseph Rainey sworn in w/ illustration
* 1st African American to serve in U.S. Congress
Inside has a nice pint captioned: "Hon. J. H. Rainey, The First Colored American Representative--from a Photograph by Brady". There is a related article: "The Hon. Joseph H. Rainey" which notes in part: "...who... See More
More on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #716428
July 11, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Battle At Gettysburg - The Second Fire Zouaves at the Battle of Gettysburg" "Incidents of the Battle" "Rebel Accounts of the Fight" "They Claim a Great Victory & the Capture of 40,000 Yankee Prisoners" "THE IMPENDING BATTLE" "The Position of t... See More
Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon bodyguard...
Item #716370
March 25, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1843
* Porter Rockwell - Utah Territory lawman
* Bodyguard and friend of Joseph Smith arrest
* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter Day Saints
* Attempted murder of Governor Lilburn Boggs
The back page has a small report: "Mormons" noting: "Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon, who has been accused of being the person who attemp... See More
A racist newspaper on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #716347
June 17, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, June 17, 1865
* Lincoln assassins trial
* Rare pro-white title
* Reconstruction era
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "The Assassination Trial&... See More
Great title - Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...
Item #716344
October 24, 1840
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Oct. 24, 1840 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Army Bill" which includes the drafting of 200,000 men.
Pages 2 and 3 are mostly taken up with articles concerning ... See More
The South distrusts their own money...
Item #716343
May 26, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 26, 1863 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Major Mosby's Command" "Col. F.W.M. Holliday" and other items. The back page has a lengthy editorial beginning: "There is no doubt that a large proportion of the present demand for gold is for the purpose of hoarding, and proceeds from a... See More
Death Of William Seward In 1872....
Item #716292
October 12, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 12, 1872
* William H. Seward death - Obsequies
* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.... See More
Celebrations: Gettysburg... Negroes in Washington... Williamsburg... Society of the Cincinatti...
Item #716291
July 05, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865
* Cornerstone laid for the Gettysburg monument
Page 5 has: "Gettysburg", "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field", "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans", "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place", and "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Monument... See More
By the Shaker Community in 1872...
Item #716290
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, March, 1872* Uncommon title
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content.
Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1872, t... See More
See the masthead...
Item #716213
October 05, 1878
POMEROY'S ILLUSTRATED DEMOCRAT, Chicago, Oct. 5, 1878 Not only does this have a very decorative masthead (see the print of a $2 bill), but the front page has a large illustration of: "The Great American Show".
Eight pages, various tears at margins & folds with a few small pieces missing.
The "Rare & Early Newspapers' logo... Civil War reporting... Prince Albert's funeral...
Item #716162
January 04, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 4, 1862 The front page has prints: "The Falls of the Riviere Du Loup, In Lower, or Eastern Canada" and: "Riviere Du Loup, or Fraserville, on the St. Lawrence, the Eastern Terminus of the Grand Trunk Railway".
Prints inside include: "The Slidell & Mason Case Argued at the American Bar" "Eruption of Mount Vesuv... See More
Kelsey Outrage of 1873...
Item #716150
December 16, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1872
* Warrants for Indictments coming
* Charles G. Kelsey outrage case
* Tar & feathered murder scandal
* Huntington, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has a brief report with a small, discrete heading: "The Kelsey Case at Huntington" (see image)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Note: The "Kelsey Outrage" of 1873 stands as one of ... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #715883
March 03, 1878
BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood, Black Hills, March 3, 1878
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This town would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. Plus, this is a volume 1 issue.
This ... See More
Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...
Item #715881
October 02, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807
* Lewis and Clark expedition
Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #715880
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Collectible 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a... See More
The first (and last?) issue published... Very rare Thomas Nast cartoon...
Item #715862
November 03, 1877
THE PEOPLE, New York, Nov. 3, 1877 A quite rare title as we can find nothing concerning it. It is not in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" and it is too late for the American Antiquarian Society. Nothing can be found online. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and perhaps the last? Their motto in the masthead has: "Government of the people, by the people... See More
Russian and Polish emigrants being vaccinated in New York (1881)...
Item #715769
May 14, 1881
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 14, 1881 The front cover has: "NEW YORK CITY - HEALTH OFFICERS VACCINATING RUSSIAN AND POLISH IMIGRANTS ON BOARD THE STEAMSHIP 'VICTORIA,' AT QUARANTINE...", which has a related article on page 6. Two inside pages have vignettes related to the progress of technical education. Additional interesting prints include: "New York City ... See More
The Tariff of Abominations...
Item #715757
May 24, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 24, 1828
* The Tariff of Abominations
* Northern & Southern states
Inside has: "The New Tariff" "An Act in Alteration of the Several Acts, Imposing Duties on Imports" which takes nearly 2 pages & is signed in type by the President: John Quincy Adams.
"Tariff of 1828" was a protective tariff p... See More
News from the War of 1812...
Item #715743
September 14, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 14, 1812 Page 2 has some nice reports on the War of 1812 with: "British Barbarity" "The Navy Destroyed by Federalists" "The War" "The North-Western Army" "Military Movements" and more.
Four pages, various foxing, good condition.
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