Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...
Item #713448
November 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803
* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins
* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River
Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the wes... See More
1899 Carrabelle, Florida hurricane disaster.....
Item #713423
August 04, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 4, 1899
* Carrabelle, Florida
* Hurricane disaster
* Lanark Village destroyed
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "THIRTEEN VESSELS ASHORE IN FLORIDA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile fr... See More
Huge print of Saratoga Springs... Inter-Collegiate Regatta...
Item #713396
July 25, 1874
SUPPLEMENT TO HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 25, 1874
* Great Saratoga Springs, New York print
This huge sheet measures 21 3/4 by 31 inches from edge to edge, and includes a wonderfully detailed, bird's-eye-view of: "Saratoga Springs and Vicinity--Scene Of The Inter-Collegiate Regatta." This is very displayable item, printed on the front side only, and is... See More
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
Item #713394
March 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874 The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War".
But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House" which is in very nice, clean condition.
Other prints wit... See More
1861 Davenport, Iowa... Civil War era...
Item #713309
September 19, 1861
DAVENPORT DAILY GAZETTE, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1861
* Rare Civil War era publication
* Negro insurrection in the South
This rare title from the Midwestern United States has some Civil War reporting and several interesting advertisements of the day.
This issue measures 25 x 18 inches, not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713218
April 26, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803
* Rare early 19th century publication
With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.... See More
1868 Salisbury, North Carolina hanging...
Item #713106
July 01, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1868
* Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina
* Wife murderer hanged - hanging - execution
Page 3 has an article headed: "THE GALLOWS" Execution of a Wife Murderer in North Carolina" and more. (see images) Lengthy text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, good condition.... See More
1806 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #713100
November 27, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 27, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "VENICE PRESERVED", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr.. Poe" as Redemar. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of t... See More
1808 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #713012
February 01, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 1, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" with a performance of: "KING LEAR...", with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Cordelia" (se image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
Four pages, untrimmed, light staini... See More
Montauk Point... Utah... Mormon... death of Tad Lincoln...
Item #712823
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1871 Featured in this issue is an article "Montauk Point, Long Island" which takes 12 pages and includes 22 illustrations. Another nice article is: "The Reformation in Utah" which takes over 8 pages & has a great wealth of information about this Territory. Near the beginning is: "When Utah was first settled,... See More
Robert Smalls and The USS Planter...
Lincoln repeals Hunter's controversial order emancipating slaves...
Item #712776
May 20, 1862
NEW YORK WORLD, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
The front page begins with column heads: "PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION" "Gen. Hunter's Proclamation Void" "The Power of Declaring Slaves Free Belongs to the President" "An Appeal To... See More
Early newspaper from Oregon...
Item #712765
July 03, 1875
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, July 3, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
Today Eugene is the second largest city in Oregon. A typical newspaper of the day with news, interesting tidbits, and a wealth of advertisements. Page 2 has: "Emigration From Kansas To Oregon" and a long list of: "Oregon Items"
Four pages, never bound, very wide margins, very nice condi... See More
This town was founded during the California Gold Rush...
Item #712737
August 06, 1881
THE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, Downieville, California, August. 6, 1881
* Rare Old West title
* Gold mining town
* Sierra County
Downieville is a very small town at 3,000 ft. elevation in Northwestern California. It was founded in late 1849 during the California gold rush & was first known as "The Forks" for its location at the confluence of the Downie River and the North For... See More
Robert Smalls leads fellow slaves to freedom... The USS Planter...
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves...
Item #712734
May 24, 1862
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1862
* General David Hunter order
* Emancipation of slaves
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs
* Robert Smalls - born in slavery
* Leads fellow slaves to freedom
Page 2 begins with: "Gen. Hunter Overruled". This concerns the controversial situation where Hunter pronounced slaves free in Florida, Georgia & South Carolina, previous to Lincol... See More
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves... Two mentions of Robert Smalls...
Item #712691
May 20, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1862
* General David Hunter's Emancipation order
* Abraham Lincoln rebuffs (nullifies)
* Robert Smalls & companions to be compensated
Page one has, "Gen. Hunter's Order Repudiated by the President," followed by, "He Pronounces it Void and of No Effect," and, "The Policy of the Administration Reiterated." The pronou... See More
Extra time off needed to recover from Washington's Birthday celebrations....
Item #712633
February 20, 1885
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1885
* Washington's Birthday goes Federal (a holiday for all)
* Extra time off needed for members of the NY Senate?
Page 5 has a single column heading which includes: "A Washington's Birthday Holiday". which is in reference to the members' of the New York State Senate desiring to have enough time off to recover from the holiday, which was f... See More
Frank James, El Paso, Yellowstone, burglars...
Item #712624
August 20, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Aug. 20, 1883 The front page has: "Criminal Calendar - Additional Particulars of the Tragedy at Estancia Ranchm NB.M. - Frank James Trial--A Gang of Burglars Broken Up--Free Fight at a Picnic--The Daily Record".
Inside includes: "El Paso's Ways - The Peculiarities of a Now Thriving Frontier Town--A Place where Border Ruffian and B... See More
From Confederate New Orleans...
Item #712622
January 26, 1862
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 26, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
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 which surrendered with... See More
Parson Brownlow's speech to residents of East Tennessee...
Item #712510
December 14, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Dec. 14, 1865 Page 2 has: "Gov. Brownlow's Address" which b begins: "Governor Brownlow has recently issued an address to the East Tennesseeans in which he gives his sentiments on the question of reconstruction and suffrage in true Parson Brownlow style. He has always been in the habit of saying about what he pleased..." with much ... See More
1851 Sandusky, Ohio....
Item #712439
September 29, 1851
SANDUSKY WEEKLY REGISTER, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1851
* Erie County
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with a few advertisements. Located in Northern Ohio, Sandusky is situated along the shores of Lake Erie.
Complete, measures 26 x 19 inches, several folds with a little wear, generally in nice condition.
Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...
Item #712413
July 18, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 18, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning flight
* Disappearance - missing
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Barnum's Balloon Still Missing..." and more. (see image)
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the s... See More
1808 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #712343
November 17, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 17, 1808
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" with a performance of: "The Life & Death of Tom Thumb the Great", with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as "Queen Dollalolla" She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
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Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...
Item #712324
August 21, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" with some nice accounts taking about one-third of a column.
Eight pages, staining to the front page ... See More
Mrs. Surratt, one of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #712258
July 11, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 11, 1865
* Mary Surratt & execution of the Lincoln conspirators
* Final words of assassins before going to the scaffold
The ftpg. includes: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Mrs. Surratt--Her Protestations of Innocence--Efforts of Mrs. Douglas to Obtain a Reprieve--Indignation of the Catholics" "Statement by the Rev. Dr. Gillette--Last Words of ... See More
Spanish-American War comes to an end...
Item #712251
August 08, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1898
* Spanish-America War ending
* Independence of Cuba
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SPAIN'S REPLY MADE" with subheads. And: "EVACUATES HAVANA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... See More
1899 San Ciriaco hurricane...
Item #712250
August 11, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 11, 1899
* 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane
* Guayama & Ponce, Puerto Rico
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIVE HUNDRED KILLED AT PONCE" with subheads. (see images) 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 pa... See More
1883 Mound City, Illinois lynching...
Item #712165
July 08, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 8, 1883
* Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois
* Negro lynching - hanging - lynch mob
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Chronicles Of Crime" "Excitement at Mound City Over the Lynching of Howard" and more. (see images)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint... See More
The Modoc Indian War of 1873...
Item #712036
June 07, 1873
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, June 7, 1873
* Dixon Bridge Disaster - Illinois
* Modoc War - Lava Beds
* Captain Jack fame
The top of the ftpg. has: "THE MODOC WAR" "Details of General Davis's Campaign" "Further Particulars of the Capture of Captain Jack " and more. (see images)
Four pages, never bound, large folio size, good conditi... See More
The Vicksburg failure... Jeff Davis's lengthy address to his Congress...
Item #712030
January 19, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1863
* Operations Against Vicksburg
* Yankee failure - Jefferson Davis
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Vicksburgh Failure" "A Full History of the Last Attempt to Capture the Rebel Stronghold" "Glorious Heroism of Our Troops".
"Jeff. Davis to the Rebel Congress" is very lengthy, carrying ove... See More
The Vicksburg failure... Jeff Davis's lengthy address to his Congress...
Item #712029
January 19, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 19, 1863
* Operations Against Vicksburg
* Yankee failure - Jefferson Davis
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Vicksburgh Failure" "A Full History of the Last Attempt to Capture the Rebel Stronghold" "Glorious Heroism of Our Troops".
"Jeff. Davis to the Rebel Congress" is very lengthy, carrying ove... See More
Creation of Yellowstone National Park takes step forward...
Item #711972
January 18, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1872 NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1872 The front page has stacked column heads including: "The Yellowstone Region as a National Park".
The corresponding article is headed: "A National Play-Ground" which includes: "The bill introduced... by Mr. Claggett, of Montana, to reserve the Yellowstone region for a grand pleasure ground... See More
1873 Polaris expedition to North Pole..
Item #711968
September 11, 1873
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 11, 1873
* Polaris expedition to North Pole (hardships)
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "THE POLARIS" with many subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 6 with large map headed: "THE NORTH POLAR REGIONS; Map Showing the Explorations for an Open Polar Sea and the Scenes of the Search for the Polaris crew by the Tigress and Juniat... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #711913
May 17, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1862
* Fort Pillow, Tennessee
* Arming Negroes
* Fort Pillow, Tennessee
* Arming Negroes
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
Page 2 has "ARMING OF NEGROES" and "GREAT NAVAL VICTORY AT FORT PILLOW" - both of which are quite interesting. Other reports cover news from Corinth, Fort Monroe, Williamsburg, in and around the James River, and mo
... See More
Page 2 has "ARMING OF NEGROES" and "GREAT NAVAL VICTORY AT FORT PILLOW" - both of which are quite interesting. Other reports cover news from Corinth, Fort Monroe, Williamsburg, in and around the James River, and mo
Pre Civil War baseball games w/ box scores...
Item #711754
August 28, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1860
* Pre Civil War baseball games w/ box scores
Page 5 under "Baseball" are lengthy reports of two games with box scores about 7 months prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, a little spine wear, generally in nice condition.
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...
Item #711740
October 27, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 27, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads
* Richard The Third and Rival Soldiers plays
* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performances of "RICHARD THE THIRD", with Mr. Poe as "Tressel" and "RIVAL SOLDIERS" with Mr. Poe as "L... See More
"The Black Crook", the first full-fledged Broadway musical delayed!
Item #711436
September 13, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 11, 1866
* "The Black Crook" - opening premiere delayed (2-days)
* Considered the first full-fledged Broadway musical
* Niblo's Garden, New York City
Page 7 has an advertisement of Niblo's Garden noting that although originally scheduled to open on September 10th it would now open on the 12th. The text states in part: "Mr. Wheatley respectfu... See More
Review & Ad of "The Black Crook" - the first full-fledged Broadway musical...
Item #711393
September 13, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 13, 1866
* "The Black Crook" opening premiere w/ review
* First musical theatre performance of the first modern-day musical!
* Niblo's Garden - Broadway - New York City
Page 4 has a review of the first performance of "The Black Crook" from the previous evening, which is quite lengthy & complimentary. Near the end it notes: "..... See More
Civil Rights Bill in 1874...
Item #711331
August 17, 1874
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Aug. 17, 1874
* re. Civil Rights Act of 1875 (Enforcement Act)
* Reconstruction era - Blacks
Here is a uncommon publication from the capital of the Confederacy just a decade earlier. This issue measures 25 x 18 inches.
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "The Civil Rights Bill" (see images)
Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Early from Salinas, California...
Item #711303
December 25, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, Monterey County, California, Dec. 25, 1880
* Rare publication
* Old Wild West
An early title from the county seat of Monterey County, just south of San Francisco. Very typical of newspapers from the era with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements, some illustrated.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes only 3 in... See More
From Nebraska...
Item #711293
January 24, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, Jan. 24, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the... See More
John Rock - first African-American admitted to practice before the Supreme Court...
Item #711285
February 07, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, Feb. 7, 1865
* Abolitionist John Rock "black is beautiful"
* First African American admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States
The back page has histori8c coverage from the Tribune's Washington correspondent datelined Feb. 1, 1865: "FROM WASHINGTON - The Dred Scott Decision Buried in the Supreme Court - ... See More
Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...
Item #711271
April 02, 1842
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842
* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens
* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War
Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immed... See More
Molly Maguires ?...
Item #711260
April 05, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 5, 1875
* Molly Maguires
* Miners - railroad
* Gov. John F. Hartranft
* Pennsylvania
Page 3 has an article with small heading: "The Troubles in the Coal Regions" (see images) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #710966
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Page 3 has a nice illustration of Edison's recent invention, the phonograph. Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impart any real adequate idea of its performances. Fully famili... See More
The Rothchild family... Virginia slaves... Texas...
Item #710873
October 08, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1836 The bottom of the front page has a brief report: "Mexico and Texas" which begins: "Advices...that on the 20th, gen. Urrea issued a violent proclamation against the Texians and Americans, grounded on the supposition that the United States government had acknowledged the independence of Texas & sent troops to its assistance... See More
Nice report on the Bill Cook gang...
Item #710871
October 24, 1894
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Oct. 24, 1894
* Bill Cook Gang
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DESPERADOES IN CONTROL" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the infamous Bill Cook Gang.
Eight pages, partially loose and some wear at the spine, light toning, somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.... See More
An early 1873 wine country newspaper...
Item #710865
October 15, 1873
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, Oct. 15, 1873
* Rare old West publication
* From the wine country
Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lu... See More
Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...
Item #710797
April 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this significant battle, also known as the Raisin River Massacre.
Most of page 2 is taken up with charges on the: "British Naval Force" noting the various stations, the ships, their guns... See More
Victory of the Hornet over the Peacock...
Item #710796
April 06, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 6, 1813 Over two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Official Letter from Capt. Lawrence to the Secretary of the Navy" from on board the U.S.S. Hornet. This is his detailed account of his victory over the British ship Peacock, signed: James Lawrence.
Also on the front page: "Naval Honors" celebrating the Hornet's victory over the Peac... See More
Battle of Frenchtown, and so much more...
Item #710794
March 23, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 23, 1813 The front page is taken up with: "Our Relations With France" made up of several correspondences signed in type by: James Madison, James Monroe, and Napoleon.
Over one-third of page 2 is taken up with: "Battle of Frenchtown" being a letter signed in type: J. Winchester. Also: "British Official Account of the Capture of Ogdensburgh - Genera... See More
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