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696447

Emancipation illustration... A letter on Frederick Douglass...

Item #696447

January 12, 1867

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1867  The front page is taken up with a print: "Isaac Watts and His Mother at the Prison-Gate" which has an accompanying article.

The feature of the issue is a letter to the editor headed: "Frederick Douglass" which provides some detail of a man who encountered him as a passenger on a railroad train. One portion notes: "...I be... See More  

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696411

Winter sports...

Item #696411

February 11, 1882

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 1882  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

The front page is entirely taken up with a montage pf prints showing the enjoyment of winter sports, including ice-sailing, tobogganing, curling, sleigh-riding, snowball fighting, and ice skating.

A very displayable issue.

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696378

Baseball...

Item #696378

August 13, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 13, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 7 has nearly two columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on specific games as well as general information on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696377

The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...

Item #696377

August 06, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870  



* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Oceanport, New Jersey




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More  

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696376

Baseball...

Item #696376

July 30, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 30, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has over a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696374

Baseball...

Item #696374

July 09, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 9, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Pages 3 and 4 have 1 1/2 columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696373

Baseball...

Item #696373

July 02, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 2, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has nearly a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on the sport of baseball.

Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

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696372

Baseball and chess...

Item #696372

June 25, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 25, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 5 has a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes reports on two baseball games as well as reports and news items on the sport.

The same page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustration.

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696371

Baseball and chess...

Item #696371

May 28, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 11, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 6 has reports headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes various notes and news items on baseball.

Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustration.

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696370

Baseball and chess...

Item #696370

May 28, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 28, 1870  



* 19th century baseball & chess



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has half a column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes various reports on recent baseball games.

Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustrat... See More  

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696369

Baseball and chess in the 1870's...

Item #696369

May 21, 1870

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 21, 1870  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage". 

Page 4 has a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes text and charts for 4 games. Also other baseball-related articles beyond the games.

Another page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illustrati... See More  

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696361

First British touring cricket team... Much on baseball...

Item #696361

October 08, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859  



* English cricket team in North American tour



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overs... See More  

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696359

Perfect pair of issues: prints of John Heenan and Tom Sayers...

Item #696359

February 18, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, A consecutive pair of issues for Feb. 18 and 25, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* First World boxing championship match




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

With the world title boxing match scheduled in less than two months, the front page of each issue fe... See More  

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696357

Much text on the baseball game...

Item #696357

September 17, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 17, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has considerable text under: "BASE BALL" "Atlantic vs. Eckford" with the box score as well. Also reports and box scores for 3 other baseball games. Cricket reports as well.

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696355

Much on the International Cricket Match... Baseball as well...

Item #696355

October 22, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 22, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

All of pages 1 and 2 have columns black-bordered for the recent death of: "David C. Broderick", a politician of some note at the time.

Inside has much reporting on: "Cricket" "The International ... See More  

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696352

Much on baseball... The upcoming Sayers-Heenan boxing match...

Item #696352

November 12, 1859

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 12, 1859  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Two-thirds of a page are taken up with reports headed: "Base Ball" with text and box scores for 10 games. Also a report under: "Fistiana" on: "Tom Sayers and the Benicia Boy--Forthcoming Boneset ... See More  

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696279

Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...

Item #696279

August 12, 1807

THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807 



* President Thomas Jefferson letters



The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More  

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695829

From Chicago, in the Swedish language...

Item #695829

February 13, 1886

KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1886  A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America".

A very decorative, comic-themed masthead, 16 pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, minimal wear at the margins.

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695739

A new baseball club in Franklin, Massachusetts...

Item #695739

July 10, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 10, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

The back page has a brief item: "Base Ball Club in Franklin, Mass." which notes: "The base ball players of Franklin have organized themselves into a Club, called the 'Undcas Base Ball Club', of which the follo... See More  

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695738

The Olympic baseball club of Boston...

Item #695738

May 01, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 1, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a brief item: "Olympic Base Ball Club of Boston" which notes: "The annual meeting of this spirited and excellent Club was held...when the following gentlemen were chosen as officers for the ensuing year...&qu... See More  

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695737

A new baseball club in Newtown, Long Island...

Item #695737

October 16, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 16, 1858  



* Pre Civil War baseball



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which notes: "The Newtown (Long Island) Base Ball Club was organized Sept. 30th with the following officers..." with the details.

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695736

A new baseball club in Brooklyn...

Item #695736

May 08, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 8, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has: "Base Ball" which includes in part: "The Vigilant Base Ball Club of Brooklyn was organized on the first of April by the election of the following officers...The Club has not yet selected the ground on which ... See More  

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695735

Baseball and boxing...

Item #695735

October 30, 1858

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 30, 1858  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 5 has: "The Great Prize Fight" which provides a round-by-round report of the boxing match between John Morrissey and John C. Heenan.

Page 7 has a brief item: "New Base Ball Club" which begins: "A Base ... See More  

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695732

Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship... The Annual Ball for baseball players...

Item #695732

January 07, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 14, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* First World boxing championship match




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has most a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Seventh Fight of Tom Sayers" which is followed by: "Ei... See More  

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695721

Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship...

Item #695721

January 07, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 7, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers (pre-fight)

* First World boxing championship match




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Inside has more than a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Sixth Fight of Tom Sayers".

This article w... See More  

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695719

Baseball on skates...

Item #695719

January 28, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 28, 1860  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Page 6 has a report: "Base Ball" "A Game of Base Ball On Skates" with the report from Rochester, New York. Included is a list of players.

Also within is most of a page taken up with: "Life And B... See More  

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695718

The historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A new baseball club is created...

Item #695718

February 04, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 4, 1860  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Various reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including "The Coming Fight for the Championship - The Probabilities of Heenan Proving Victor&qu... See More  

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695717

Much on the historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A baseball convention...

Item #695717

February 11, 1860

WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 11, 1860  



* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers

* First World boxing championship match




It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

This issue has a great deal of reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy... See More  

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695716

Pre-Civil War baseball, in a sporting newspaper...

Item #695716

April 25, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 25, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

The bottom of page 6 has a small report headed: "Base Ball" noting in part: "A meeting of the Atlantic Base Ball Club of the city of Brooklyn was held...the following officers were unanimously elected fo... See More  

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695711

Much reporting on cricket matches from before the Civil War...

Item #695711

October 10, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 10, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Almost half of page 7 is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable coverage on this sport from before the Civil War... See More  

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695708

Much reporting on cricket matches on the front page...

Item #695708

October 17, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 17, 1857  



* Early pre-Civil War cricket



It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Cricketer's Chronicle" which reports on four cricket matches, with the "box score" for each. Considerable cove... See More  

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695443

Yacht 'America' wins the first 'America's Cup', hence the name... Cricket...

Item #695443

October 04, 1851

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1851 



* 1st America's Cup race

* Schooner Yacht "America"




Inside has a nice half-page print captioned: "The Celebrated Yacht America" being the vessel which won the now-famous international yacht race the very first year it was held, hence the name "America's Cup".

This race remains yacht racing's ... See More  

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695419

A publication for London's Great Exhibition of 1851...

Item #695419

December 07, 1850

THE EXPOSITOR, London, Dec. 7, 1850  It is subtitled: "A Weekly Illustrated Recorder of Inventions, Designs, and Art-Manufactures" causing the format to be very similar to America's 'Scientific American'. However, the timing, and the print in the masthead, indicate it coincided with the Great Exhibition held in London's Hyde Park May thru October, 1851. This is issue... See More  

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695406

The Alabama delegation secedes from the Union...

Item #695406

February 09, 1861

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 9, 1861 



* Alabama delegation in U.S. Congress prints

* Secession from the Union - pre-Civil War




The full front page is a print of: "The Seceding Alabama Delegation In Congress" showing nine men. Text on the men takes over half of page 2.

Other prints within include: "Captain J. G. Foster, Engineer Corps U.S.A., On Duty at Fort Sumter... See More  

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694925

Caracas & Carthagena independence... rare mention of The Inquisition...

Item #694925

February 01, 1812

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1812 



*  Carthagena's independence

*  Rare mention of The Inquisition

*  Report from Caracas re: their independence




Page 7 has under the heading "South America" mention of the manifesto of Carthagena, stating in part that in the previous November, they had declared themselves to be: "A FREE, SOV... See More  

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694549

The oldest continually published newspaper in America...

Item #694549

May 13, 1808

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 13, 1807  This title has the distinction of being the oldest, continually published newspaper in America, now titled 'The Hartford Courant'. This issue is from the private collection, selected for inclusion because of the wide, untrimmed margins. Four pages, some light foxing, minor archival and at the spine, very nice condition.

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694540

In great condition...

Item #694540

September 16, 1807

RELFS PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept, 16, 1808  This issue is from the private collection, selected for the great condition.

The top of page 2 has a nice & large advertisement for the "Insurance Company of North America" (INA), the oldest stock insurance company in the country.

The front & back pages are taken up with advertisements, including a lengthy ... See More  

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694536

Displayable issue, as well as the XYZ Affair...

Item #694536

October 01, 1800

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1800  



* Turn of the 19th century

* Nice issue for display




A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.

Page 3 has over a full column report from Paris: "American Envoys - State of the Negotiation Between France and America". This is over the XYZ Affair, a diplomatic incident between French and United Stat... See More  

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694124

Civil War news from the home of the Confederacy...

Item #694124

March 04, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 4, 1863  Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States of America.

Among the front page war-related items are: "The Fight In the Valley" "Foreigners Subject to Conscription" "From Murfreesboro" "The Enemy at Newbern, North Carolina" "The Dispersed Convention In Ke... See More  

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693777

Dawson, Yukon Territory, from during the Klondike gold rush...

Item #693777

December 16, 1899

THE KLONDIKE NUGGET, Dawson, Y. T., Dec. 16, 1899



* The Klondike/Yukon Gold rush era



A very rare newspaper from the Yukon Territory during the period of the Klondike Gold Rush (see the web for more details).

When gold was discovered in 1896 a stampede of prospectors headed to this region and spurred an entirely new era of romance of the West, the quest for gold, and the many hardships which... See More  

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693637

Horse Racing...

Item #693637

September 19, 1891

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Sept. 19, 1891  The full front page is a great horse racing print:  "The End Of The Racing Season--A False Start For The Mile Race."  

Other prints include a full pg: "Devastating Prairie Fires i Dakota..."; a print of a famous baseball player: "Adrian C. Anson, Captain of the Chicago Base-Ball Club" with a related a... See More  

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693453

Very ornate, America-themed masthead from the mid-1800's...

Item #693453

January 01, 1849

SUNDAY TIMES, N.Y., 1849-1852 The photo shows the very nice masthead of this title which measures 15 1/2 inches across and is 3 inches tall. Mostly topical reports and literary-related content, some ads.

Some lite staining, a little foxing, and a few small margin tears, but in overall average or better condition.

The issue you receive will differ in date and content from the one shown, but it wi... See More  

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693073

Boxer John L. Sullivan as a wife abuser...

Item #693073

June 12, 1883

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 12, 1883



* John L. Sullivan wanted by police

* "Boston Strong Boy" spousal abuse

* Heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion




The front page has an article headed: "'Knocked Out' In One Round" "Prof. Sullivan's Latest Achievements" (see) Reports the famous boxer who is wanted by the Boston police for abusing his wife.

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692496

Pueblo Indians... Includes the uncommon four page foldout of the America's Cup...

Item #692496

October 14, 1893

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Car... See More  

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691898

Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...

Item #691898

September 17, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1898  A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). 
The top of the back page has an advertisement h
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691652

George Catlin to paint for Versailles... The Smithsonian...

Item #691652

June 11, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1847  Page 3 has a brief item about the famed artist George Catlin: "Our countryman, Mr. Catlin, has received an order form Louis Philippe to paint 25 large paintings for Versailles, from the designs he submitted to him of the travels of La Salle on the Mississippi, St. Lawrence, and the great lakes of North America."

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691442

Nice headlines on Lincoln's first election...

Item #691442

November 08, 1860

THE LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER, Connecticut, Nov. 8, 1860



* Abraham Lincoln elected president

* America about to change




Page 2 begins with one of the nicest stack of column heads on Lincoln's first election we have seen. They included: "VICTORY ! VICTORY !! " "Great Republican Victory!" " 'Old Abe' the Next President!!" "Secession And Fusion Simmered... See More  

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691121

The Civil War is about to begin...

Item #691121

April 05, 1861

NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1861  



* The Civil War about to begin

* Fort Sumter to be attacked

* History about to be made




This was printed just a week before the formal outbreak of the Civil War.

Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CRISIS APPROACHING" "Meaning of the Extensive Military and Naval Preparations" "Important New... See More  

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690610

Capture of a slave ship... The Pony Express during its brief existence... Lincoln ...

Item #690610

May 31, 1860

NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1860  Page 3 has: "Seizure of Another Supposed Slaver" with subhead: "Seizure of the Steamer City of Norfolk, Suspected of Fitting Out For the Slave Trade".

The top of page 7 has a report: "Capture of Another Slaver Off the Coast of Cuba" which is rather brief. This is followed by: "Arrival of the California Pony Express--The Expres... See More  

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690426

Portrait and profile of an early baseball player...

Item #690426

October 27, 1866

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 27, 1866 



* Early baseball player profile w/ portrait 



An inside page of this issue has, under "Our Base-Ball Illustration", a 2 3/4 by 2 inch portrait of: "Chas. D. Walker, Active B.B. Club, N.Y."

Includes a biographical sketch of Walker, which states, in part: "...Mr. Walker, as a pitcher, has probably no superior... See More  

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