Very first issue of a California title which existed just five months...
Item #697764
November 09, 1871
GRASS VALLEY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, Nov. 9, 1871
* First issue of a very rare old West publication
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. The very first published.
Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine.
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Should an atheist's oath "under God" be disqualified in court?
Item #697761
July 02, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1839 Page 2 has: "Religious Belief of Witnesses", which tells of a court case in Boston in which the defendant argued that a potential witness should be disqualified since the required oath "to tell the truth... so help me God" with their hand on a Bible would be meaningless to them. It is interesting to note this te... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #697755
May 20, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, May 20, 1852
* Extremely rare publication
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "The Annual Meeting of the American Anti-Sl... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
Item #697733
January 09, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869
* Winslow Homer illustration - print
The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" showing Grant and Miss Liberty.
Inside has a full page illustration by Winslow Homer: "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is: "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" which is a n... See More
Indians... The fire department...
Item #697732
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1866
* Actor Edwin Booth
* NYC fire department
* Prints - illustrations
The full front page is a nice illus. of: "Edwin Forrest Booth" from a Brady photograph.
The highly sought-after great doublepage centerfold: "Metropolitan Fire Department" is very displayable with many vignettes on the N.Y. fire dept. in action issue.&... See More
Edison's phonograph... Oil regions of Pennsylvania... Morgan Silver Dollar...
Item #697728
March 30, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold:... See More
From Nebraska... A train robber captured...
Item #697718
March 13, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 13, 1883 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 Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More
Print of the Mormon city of Nauvoo...
Item #697683
July 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 22, 1854
* Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois view
* The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
* Mormons - Mormonism &n... See More
Prints of Nellie Bly upon completing her around the world trip...
Item #697682
February 08, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1890
* Nellie Bly - American journalist
* Around the World - welcome home prints
Although there are many prints within this issue, arguably the most interesting is the half page print captioned: "Around The World In Seventy-Two Days and Six Hours--Reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the Completion of Her Journey" which ... See More
1898 Clarendon, Arkansas Negroes lynchings......
Item #697668
October 13, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 13, 1898
* Battle of Virden - Riot - Massacre - labor conflict
* Macoupin County, Illinois coal mining - miners
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SLAUGHTER STOPPED" 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 ... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697665
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
War news from this notable Confederate city...
Item #697661
October 06, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 6, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Vice President Stephens and Reconstruction" "Letter from Richmond" "Affairs on Morris Island--A Yankee Description of the 'Pen' and its Occupants" "The President and the Army"... See More
Rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War...
Item #697647
March 20, 1847
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1847 Near the top of an inside page has a brief yet notable report: "Letters received also state that Col. Cook and the Mormon battalion were 350 miles beyond Santa Fe. They were generally in good health and progressing slowly."
This is a very rare mention of the 'Mormon Battalion', which was the only religious unit in U.S... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #697641
June 19, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, June 19, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication during the Civil War
The front page contains a first-column report headed: "Dismissal of the British Consul at Richmond" which concerns President Jefferson Davis revoking George Moore's duties as an agent for the Confederacy in England.
This is followed by a related document hea... See More
From the "amateur press" in Massachusetts...
Item #697613
August 01, 1877
PEN AND SCISSORS, East Boston, Massachusetts, August, 1877 This seems to be an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Such newspapers were typically small in size and had a short life. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
Four pages, 8 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
From Danville, Pennsylvania...
Item #697610
August 01, 1878
THE SHINING STAR, Danville, Pennsylvania, August, 1878 This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers". This is the volume 1, number 12 issue. This is a religiously-themed newspaper, and seems to be focused on children's interests.
Four pages, a handsome masthead, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a large sheet, 11 by 16 inches, very nice co... See More
From the "amateur press" in Connecticut...
Item #697590
January 01, 1884
THE AMERICAN SPHINX, South Manchester, Connecticut, January, 1884 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, printed on high-quality paper, nice condition.
From the "amateur press" in New Hampshire...
Item #697589
October 01, 1879
THE CATCHALL, Lebanon, New Hampshire, October, 1879 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
From the "amateur press" in Contoocook...
Item #697588
October 01, 1878
THE AMATEUR ECHO, Contoocook, New Hampshire, third & fourth quarter, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, minor margin wear, nice condition.
From the "amateur press" in Michigan...
Item #697587
January 15, 1878
THE WESTERN AMATEUR, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jan. 15, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Four pages, 8 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
A product of the "amateur press"...
Item #697586
December 01, 1877
THE OHIO SPY, Springfield, December, 1877 This is a product of the amateur press, an avocation for amateur printers which was popular in the latter part of the 19th century. They were typically small in size and short-lived.
Four pages, 7 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
A product of the "amateur press"...
Item #697583
February 01, 1879
THE AMATEUR HOOSIER, Bellmore, Indiana, February, 1879
This is one of a number of amateur newspapers, the creation of which was a popular avocation in the latter part of the 19th century. They were typically small in size and had a short lifespan.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 9 inches, good condition.
Existed to report on the Buffalo Industrial Fair...
Item #697582
August 21, 1888
THE ILLUSTRATED BUFFALO JOURNAL of the INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL FAIR, New York, Aug. 21, 1888 A newspaper which existed to report on the International Industrial Fair at the time. This is the volume 1, number 6 issue, and we suspect it did not exist beyond a year.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Prints on the front page and within focused... See More
Earliest newspaper from Orlando we have offered... A flying machine described...
Item #697581
October 25, 1883
ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25, 1883 This is the earliest newspaper we have offered from Orlando. A typical newspaper of the day with a variety of news reports including a front page item: "A Flying Machine" which is very descriptive of it.
Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes that only one institution has more than a single issue of this ne... See More
Focused on the agriculture industry in Florida...
Item #697580
June 25, 1879
THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST, DeLand, Volusia County, June 25, 1879 As the title would suggest this newspaper is focused on the agriculture industry in Florida, this being a volume 2 issue. Many advertisements as well.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, good conditio... See More
Lasted just six issues...
Item #697578
August 01, 1886
THE BAY STATE PUZZLER, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August, 1886
* Home of Harvard University
A small-size newspaper that existed for just six issues. It seems to be an example of the "amateur press", an avocation popular at the time where amateurs put our small newspapers or new sheets as a hobby, most short-lived.
Four pages, 7 by 10 inches, great condition.... See More
For veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic...
Item #697577
October 20, 1883
GRAND ARMY SCOUT AND SOLDIERS MAIL, Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1883 Although this is a volume 2 issue, this is just the second issue we have discovered in our 50+ years.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
The newspaper was intended to be subscribed to by veterans of the Civil War, with many articles reflective of battles and events from some 20 ... See More
A sensationalistic tabloid...
Item #697576
October 23, 1897
THE ILLUSTRATED POLICE NEWS, Boston, Oct. 23, 1897
* Rare illustrated publication
Although earlier in its distance this was a more bonafide police & law enforcement newspaper, but by this time it had devolved into a sensationalistic tabloid reporting bizarre and over-the-top antics.
The full front page is a print captioned: "Give Me The Gun, Billy--Nettie Waller, a Skirt Dancer, at... See More
The American, or Prohibition Party with their platform...
Item #697574
September 03, 1884
THE AMERICAN, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1884 This was the newspaper of the American political party. Their platform is found on page 4 and includes in part: "That ours is a Christian and not a heathen nation, and that the God of the Christian scriptures is the author of civil government...That God requires and man needs a sabbath...We demand the prohibition of the importation, manufact... See More
Focused on "Good Literature"...
Item #697573
February 12, 1881
GOOD LITERATURE, New York, Feb. 12, 1881 The top of the front page notes: "Literary news, opinion, and choice endings." This is the volume 1, number 21 issue. This is the first of this title we have encountered.
Four pages, very nice condition.
A magazine devoted to shorthand...
Item #697572
March 22, 1869
STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, March 22, 1869 A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead, themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7 inches, great condition. ... See More
Printed in red and blue ink for the "Boys In Blue"...
Item #697571
July 13, 1898
THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, July 13, 1898
* Celebrating the annexation of Hawaii
Noted above the masthead is: "BOYS IN BLUE EDITION"
Certainly, the most curious aspect of this issue is the ink, as the top half of each paper is printed in red ink, and the bottom half of each in blue ink, producing a red, white, and blue newspaper.
Given Haw... See More
A literary newspaper from Chicago...
Item #697568
August 10, 1890
THE WEEKLY MAGNET, Chicago, Aug. 10, 1890 A literary newspaper with 3 illustrations.
Four pages, some wear at the margins, lightly toned, good condition.
For veterans of the Civil War...
Item #697566
May 01, 1889
VETERAN'S ADVOCATE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 1, 1889
* For veterans of the Civil War
This newspaper is: "Devoted to the interests of the G. A. R. [Grand Army of the Republic] and all veterans of the War of the Rebellion" as the Civil War was then called.
Several of the articles are reflective of Civil War events.
Four pages, nice condition.
AI notes: The Veteran&... See More
A radical publication?
Item #697565
May 26, 1898
CITY AND STATE, Philadelphia, May 26, 1898 Beneath the title is: "Commonwealth Above Party". This is a volume 4 issue of a publication about which we know very little other than the word "radical" was penciled near the masthead.
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Complete in 24 pages, 9 1/4 by 12 inches, various fox... See More
A magazine for women...
Item #697562
December 01, 1892
THE HOUSEWIFE, New York, December, 1892 This was the 'Woman's Home Journal' of the day with articles and advertisements reflective of this theme. This issue still has the original, orange wrapped which new quite decorative.
Complete in 24 pages plus wrappers, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Military-themed color print on the front page...
Item #697560
April 30, 1898
SATURDAY GLOBE, Utica, New York, April 30, 1898 This was one of very few newspapers that occasionally printed in color in the 19th century.
This issue has a nice Spanish-American War theme, with a large color print of; "United States Troops in Camp at Chickamauga". First column heads include: "NAVY GUNS THUNDERING ! " "Another Fort In Ruins" "Port Havana&#... See More
For sheep farmers in Texas...
Item #697559
January 18, 1883
THE TEXAS WOOL GROWER, Fort Worth, Jan. 18, 1883 This is the volume 1, number 32 issue. Although farming is the emphasis of this newspaper, there are various news items as well.
A handsome engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet. Toning at the ... See More
With prints of Colorado scenery...
Item #697558
August 01, 1877
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN, Denver, Colorado, August, 1877 Not only does the masthead feature a nice, scenic engraving, but the front page has prints of; "Traveling In the Rocky Mountains" and; "Indians Robing the Mail".
This newspaper is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
The back page has a print of: "Long's Peak, Col... See More
A newspaper for real estate agents...
Item #697557
June 01, 1877
IOWA ADVERTISER & LAND AGENT, Iowa City and Marengo, June, 1877 The masthead notes: "The Products of the Soil Comprise the Basis of All Wealth: Real Estate the Only Permanent Security."
The focus of this newspaper is real estate, as the title would suggest. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
From a small town in Northern Illinois...
Item #697556
February 13, 1885
SHABBONA EXPRESS, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1885
* Rare publication
* Dekalb County
A small town in Northern Illinois with a current population of less than 900. This is the first newspaper from this town we have encountered.
No institutions in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" have any 19th century issues of this title.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, light fo... See More
A newspaper focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #697553
September 23, 1892
THE PROHIBITION ERA, Princeton, Indiana, Sept. 23, 1892
* Very rare publication
* Temperance - prohibition
* Anti-Alcohol
Part of the masthead includes: "Protection For The Home - The Saloon Must Go."
As the title would suggest the focus is on the prohibition of alcohol. This is a volume 6 issue and the first we have encountered in our 50+ years.
Four pages, never bound n... See More
Rare campaign newspaper by the short-lived Greenback Party...
Item #697552
August 11, 1880
THE WISCONSIN GREENBACK, Milwaukee and Sparta, Aug. 11, 1877
* National Greenback movement
* Rare campaign publication
Actually a campaign newspaper for the Greenback Party. This was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology that was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran candidates in three presidential elections, in 1876, 1880 and 1884, before it faded awa... See More
A red, white and blue newspaper for Independence Day...
Item #697550
July 04, 1895
THE FREMONT DEMOCRAT, Hamburg, Iowa, July 4, 1895
* Rare 19th century publication
* Patriotic issue - 4th of July
This issue is a curiosity. To celebrate Independence Day this newspaper printed page 1 in red ink, pages 2 & 3 in blue ink, pages 4 & 5 in red ink, pages 6 & 7 in blue ink, and page 8 in red ink.
Eight pages, various chipping at margins, some older tape... See More
Two scenes in Pennsylvania...
Item #697547
October 01, 1882
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH, New York, October, 1882 The masthead notes: "Devoted to Useful Knowledge, Literature, & Amusement". Page 5 has an article: "Pennsylvania Scenery" with two prints: "Conestoga Bridge" and: "On the River Below Renovo".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Billy Bowlegs... Uncle Tom's Cabin... Declaration Signers...
Item #697532
July 12, 1853
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, July 12, 1853 The 3rd column on page 2 has 2 short paragraphs mentioning Billy Bowlegs (Billy Bolek), Chief Holata Micco of the Florida Seminoles. An article above it breaks down various characteristics of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. An ad on the adjoining page is for: "Panorama of Uncle Tom's Cabin". Yet another article provi... See More
Early Ulysses S. Grant well before he was famous... Assaults upon the Mormons...
Item #697530
July 20, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1839
* Very early Ulysses S. Grant
* West Point cadet admission
* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois
A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
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* Very early Ulysses S. Grant
* West Point cadet admission
* Mormons in Nauvoo, Illinois
A fascinating and extremely early mention of Ulysses S. Grant, as the front page contains a "...list of cadets admitted into the institution in June last:..." and what follows are those admitted from each of the states amo
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #697510
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, July 23, 1891
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Item #697498
August 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 14,1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis
The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Sufferings of Soldiers & Their Friends From Anxiety & Suspense"... See More
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