Great article on the Bear Flag Revolt...
Item #698195
June 14, 1879
THE PIONEER, San Jose, California, June 14, 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
From Red River County in Texas...
Item #698194
July 07, 1887
THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, July 7, 1887
* Rare 19th century Southwest publication
Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. This issue includes a single sheet "Supplement" of smaller size.
Four pages, large folio size, small binding holes at the b... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum... Much on Franklin Pierce...
Item #698181
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 12, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Capt. Er... See More
Two Winslow Homer winter-themed prints...
Item #698155
January 14, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 14, 1860 Inside has two very nice, full-page & displayable prints: "The Sleighing Season--The Upset" and "A Snow Slide in the City", both by famed artist Winslow Homer.
Another full page shows: "The Emperor and Empress of France Hunting at Compiegne". The back page has two cartoon illustrations.
Complete in 16 pages, goo... See More
Text and prints on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #698154
July 25, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg conflict scenes
* General Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
The full front page is a nice portrait of: "Major-General Ulysses S. Grant ("Unconditional Surrender" Grant)". Inside has a full page: "The Siege of Vicksburg--View Upon the Extreme Right, Showing the Mississippi River Above and Belo... See More
Cornwallis Surrenders... The 100th anniversary celebration at Yorktown...
Item #698153
October 22, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1881 (includes the Yorktown Supplement) While there are multiple nice prints regarding the 100th anniversary celebration of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, most issues do not include the supplemental print: "The Surrender Of Cornwallis", by Howard Pile; however, this issue does!
Also present are the related prints: "The C... See More
Brigham Young's Proclamation... The Great Eastern...
Item #698152
March 06, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1858 A full page illustration: 'Sleighing In Broadway' is very displayable. An article: "Skating, From a Lady's Point of View" features a half page illustration 'Skating In New England' and "Skating in the North of Europe'. "Hon. Henry Wilson, U.S. Senator of Massachusetts" is featured on the front page.... See More
1861 unique Civil War era set...
Item #698150
This is a unique three-issue set of authentic Civil War newspapers from the 1st year of the war. Included are one each of the following:* The New York Herald
* Harper's Weekly Illustrated
* The Circular
The New York Herald was known for excellent war reporting, the Harper's Weekly contains outstanding Civil War related prints (many suitable for framing), and The Circular (On... See More
Early mention of Abraham Lincoln in a national newspaper...
Item #698145
December 27, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Dec. 27 1843
* Very early Abraham Lincoln
* Springfield, Illinois
The top of page 3 has a report headed: "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen were chosen as the Whig candidates for Presidential Electors: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: S. LISLE SMITH of Coo... See More
Great, early California Gold Rush report...
Item #698142
December 12, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 1848 The top of the back page has a column head: "Further Of The Gold Mines" which is an early report on the California Gold Rush. It is primarily a lengthy letter datelined "Monterey, California, August 29, 1848".
A few bits include: "The gold discoveries still continue--every day brings some new deposits to light.... See More
Early article on horse racing in America...
Item #698141
July 04, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818 The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.
Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.
The rare "steamer edition" of an early California newspaper...
Item #698139
October 06, 1856
SAN FRANCISCO HERALD, California, Oct. 6, 1856 A very rare & early newspaper from California as this is the "San Francisco Herald For The Steamer" as noted at the top of pages 2-8, more commonly known as the "steamer edition". Such editions are much more rare than the "regular" editions.
Note that the masthead specifies what the market is for this edition: ... See More
People deserting to follow the trail to the gold fields...
Item #698137
November 04, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1848 The front page has news on the Gold Rush headed: "From California", beginning: "In Upper California the gold excitement is on the increase..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...
Item #698133
July 18, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 18, 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 oth... See More
A wealth of content on the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #698120
November 22, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - John E. Cook
The front page has some nice coverage of the Harper's Ferry insurrection led by John Brown. Column heads include: "New Trial for Brown Refused" "Harper's Ferry Alarms & Rumors" "Special to the Alex... See More
Huge front page map shows much of Texas...
Item #698117
November 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1861
* Gulf of Mexico coast map
* Texas - Mexico
An extremely decorative issue, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE GREAT EUROPEAN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC" with a subhead: "The Gulf Slope of Mexico--The Harbor of Vera Cruz and the National Road to the Capital--Scene of Operations of the English, Fren... See More
Death report of Nathan Mayer Rothschild - English branch of the Family...
Item #698115
September 10, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1836
* Death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild
* Established English Branch of the Rothschild family
* President Jackson and others discuss the U.S. surplus
The front page has a brief (but historic) report on the death of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, the founder of the English branch of the Rothschild family legacy and influence. A portion of th... See More
Beware of the infatuation for gold...
Item #698111
December 21, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 21, 1848
* California gold rush fever
Page 3 has an article: "Gold" which includes: "...all that has been reported of the gold regions of California to be true...rather a misfortune than a source of congratulation. Visions of golden sands...are filling...the minds of thousands, & if the epidemic continues we may expect t... See More
Capture of a slave ship...
Item #698110
January 12, 1854
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, Jan. 12, 1854
* H.N. Ganbrill schooner
* Slaver - slave ship captured
* USS Constitution's last prize
Page 3 has: "The Slaver Gambrill--The Recent Seizure of a Slaver on the Coast of Africa" which includes: "...it was found that the slave deck had all been laid...a large quantity of water & slave provisions, sufficient to s... See More
Civil War news from the Confederate capital...
Item #698107
July 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
A wealth of reporting from the Confederate capital, some articles headed: "The Movement of Morgan in Kentucky" "The Richmond Battles in England" "The War--The President & the Border States..." "Yankee Account of the Arkansas" "The Raids of Morgan..." &... See More
The Monitor vs. the Merrimac... Slavery at the Capital...
Item #698104
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 14, 1862
* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSSVirginia)
* Civil War ironclads clash
A significant issue reporting one of the most famous naval battles of the 19th century: the Monitor vs. the Merrimac. It ushered in "modern" naval engineering with the use of iron-clad vessels.
One column heads on the back pa... See More
Broadside “extra” from before the Civil War...
Item #698102
May 21, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, May 21, 1842 A broadside "issue, being single sheet & printed on one side only. The front page has at the top: “Arrival Of The Steamship Acadia”, plus an engraving of a steamship “15 Days Later From Europe”, bringing news from China & India, Algiers, Spain & France, and “Miscellaneous Items” as well.
Evenly t... See More
On Robert E. Lee as commander-in-chief...
Item #698099
January 05, 1865
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 5, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee becomes commander in chief
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital & slave state
Not just a nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy, but one from near the end of the Civil War.
The front page has: "The War News" with various items & including near the end: "...that Lincoln was ... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #698096
March 20, 1875
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: &qu... See More
Early and rare from Florida...
Item #698095
July 01, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, July 1, 1848
* Rare antebellum publication
* Pre Civil War South
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The ftpg. has literary & other items including: "Biographical Sketch of General W... See More
Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...
Item #698094
August 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847
* Leaning Tower of Pisa fell ?
* Campanile bell tower hoax
Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of page 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads. Also on page 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a page 2 article: "Fall of the Leaning Tow... See More
Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...
Item #698091
May 31, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862
* Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
* Confederate states Civil War map
Most of of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp&q... See More
The Civil War around Fredericksburg...
Item #698088
April 22, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 22, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
The front page has: "From Suffolk" "From Fredericksburg--The Object of Lincoln's Visit to the Army--The West Refuses to Furnish Another Man" "The Situation at Suffolk--From the Army About Fredericksburg..." "Speech of a Virginia Traitor--Carlile Before the New York Hust... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #698086
December 28, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Christmas holidays in the South
The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia" which concerns Roanoke C... See More
First issue of a rare title which lasted just 3 issues...
Item #698082
April 25, 1863
ALBANY ARMY LETTER, New York, April 10-25, 1863
* Extremely rare publication
* American Civil War era
This was the volume 1 number 1 issue of an exceedingly rare title which lasted for just 3 issues, the others dated May 15 and May 28.
Content includes various local news, information on the progress of war, engagements of various regiments, a report of the presentation of battle fla... See More
Death of the President James A. Garfield...
Item #698079
September 21, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 21, 1881
* James A. Garfield death
* Rare Mormons publication
From 15 years before Utah statehood. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered due to the: "Death Of President Garfield", being an early report without many details. The front page has: "Willful Murder" "Attempt to Shoot" "The Park Shooting" ... See More
Nez Perce Indians... Torch of the Statue of Liberty...
Item #698075
June 20, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 20, 1885 Full front page shows: "The New Aquatic Wonder, the Steam-Yacht 'Stiletto'...". Prints inside include: "Kansas--Transfer of the Nez Perces--The Indians Boarding a Train at Arkansas City for Their Old Home in Idaho"; a great fullpg. print of; "The Torch of the Statue of Liberty As it Will Appear When Comp... See More
Displayable football print...
Item #698068
November 05, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 5, 1881
* 19th century football game
* A. B. Frost illustration
The prime print in this issue is the doublepage centerfold, which is one of the best football centerfolds of the19th century to be had.
The double page is captioned: "A Game of Foot-Ball---A 'Scrummage' at the Close" which was drawn by the famed artist A. B. Frost. Ve... See More
Odd Fellows... Fort Smith, Arkansas...
Item #698064
October 07, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 7, 1865 A nice foldout centerfold: "Grand Celebration of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows & Dedication of the Monument...Founder of the Order...In America, at Baltimore...".
Other prints include: "Fort Smith, Indian Territory, Arkansas..." "Camp Russell, New Haven, Conn..." "The Ruins of Jackson, Missi... See More
General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #698063
June 07, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863
* General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
* Very rare Confederate publication
A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a nice illustration of: "G... See More
One of our last...
Item #698046
September 15, 1879
DAILY ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, Sept. 15, 1879
* Very rare Old West publication
Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last. And it is a volume one issue in nice condition.
A nice assortment of news articles and ads. The front page is mostly taken up with ads although it does have a "Grand Jury Report". Page... See More
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #698041
June 01, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802
* Martha Washington death
* Mount Vernon - Virginia
Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 inches, an old tape mend to an unrel... See More
Baseball prints... Canada... Shohola Glen...
Item #698023
May 23, 1885
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 23, 1885 The front page includes a print of: "Canada - Fighting in the Northwest - A Shell from the Winnipeg Battery Striking a House Occupied by Half-Breeds During Gen. Middleton's Attack Upon Batouche". Pg. 3 has a very nice full page montage of 7 vignettes of: "New York City--The Baseball Season--Sketches at the Polo Gro... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #698022
November 05, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, Nov. 5, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication during 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.
The front... See More
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #698010
May 01, 1838
SEREN GOMER, Carmarthen, Wales, May, 1838 A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today.
Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
A man with 8 wives...
Item #697953
July 18, 1868
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, July 18, 1868 A wide variety of news reports both local and regional and a huge quantity of ads as well.
Among the articles: "A Man With Eight Wives Who Does Not Live in Utah" "Lynch Law in Minnesota--Letter From Gov. Marshall" "Letter From Lake Tahoe" & more.
Four pages, a very large size newspaper, never bound nor tr... See More
Buchanan's state-of-the-union address... Latest from the "Mormon country"...
Item #697950
December 28, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 28, 1859 Page 3 has most of a column headed: "From The Mormon Country" datelined at "Great Salt Lake City" which provides a rather inclusive update on the events in Utah in recent months. Also on page 3: "The Purchase of Mount Vernon" by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, with the details.
Over an entire page, spread on very ... See More
St. Paul from before the Civil War...
Item #697918
October 01, 1858
SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minnesota, Oct. 1, 1858
* Rare pre Civil War title
* Ramsey County
A wide variety of news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements from before the Civil War. Uncommon from this Northern city.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.... See More
Difficulty in capturing Santa Anna...
Item #697908
October 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 1847
* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
* Mexican-Amercian War
Inside has some great content on the Mexican War including nearly a full column letter: "Dispatches From Major Downing" on the situation from near the end of the war. It includes a letter from him to President Polk which begins: "I've done my best, acc... See More
Jefferson Davis' speech in Columbia...
Item #697904
October 07, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Columbia, South Carolina
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "President Davis in Columbia" "The President's Speech in Columbia" which is quite lengthy; "The Successes of Forrest" "Highl... See More
Gold in California, and getting there...
Item #697894
December 28, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1849 The top of page 3 has a column headed: "Additional From California" which has much concerning the growth of the territory. One bit includes: "The immigrants by the overland route were continuing to arrive...It is said that numbers are now coming by the northern trail...The emigrants think that much of the suffering ... See More
Butler's horrible treatment of Confederate prisoners...
Item #697878
January 15, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 15, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* General Benjamin Butler & Confederate prisoners
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it's from the capital of the Confederate States.
The front page includes: "The War News" "Absenteeism In the Army--A Curious Disclosure" "How Our Prisone... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" is finally passed...
Item #697877
March 19, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 19, 1825
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law - passes
The prime content in this issue is the page 2 report from "Maryland" noting three acts that have passed the legislature, the first & most significant being the Jew Bill, which for many years had been attempted before finally being approved in 1825.
The text of the bill includes: "... See More
Nice reports on the Battle of Harper's Ferry...
Item #697876
September 22, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 22, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Battle of Harpers Ferry - West Virginia
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "The Locality of the Late Battle" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery&qu... See More
From the Arizona Territory...
Item #697875
February 27, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Arizona Territory, Feb. 27, 1875 Many years ago we had a reasonable inventory of this title, but today this issue is among our last.
A nice assortment of news articles including: "Loss By Indians--Claims for Depredations by Indians..." "Local Mining Affairs" "Pueblo Viejo Valley" "Texas and Pacific Bill" and more.
Four pages,... See More
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