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Early from the wine country of California...
Item #609204
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, 1874 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 lumber & cattle ranches.Various news & ads of the day, 4 pages, ne... See More
Pike's Peak gold rush...
Item #607263
August 26, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, August 26, 1859
* Pike's Peak gold rush
* Kansas Territory boom
Page 2 has a lengthy article headed: "LIFE IN THE FAR WEST" "Lights and Shadows of the Gold Region" Text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise very nice condition.
Pike's Peak gold rush...
Item #606706
October 15, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, October 15, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold rush
* Kansas Territory boom
Page 3 has an article headed: "The Pike's Peak Gold Mines in Kansas--Advice to Gold-Seekers". See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice condition.
Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
Item #606615
January 19, 1866
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, January 19, 1866
* Rare Old West title
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one o... See More
Fraser Canyon gold discovered...
Item #606510
February 15, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, February 15, 1858
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* British Columbia discovery
Page 2 has a brief article headed: "Oregon" "Important Gold Discoveries on the Boundary Line..." Was this the initial discovery of the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush?
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Life of Paul Revere... Gold in California...
Item #603280
September 03, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1850
* California gold rush producing
The back page has more than half a column taken up with: "Paul "Revere" which has much on his life (see photos). Also: "California" which is a letter from San Francisco, June 1, 1850 which includes: "...beg...your attention to a regulation...prohibiting the importation... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
California miners... Montpelier, Vermont... Havana...
Item #602693
February 05, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Feb. 5, 1853 The front page has an illustration of: "Almeda De Paule, Havana". A halfpg. inside has a view of: "Montpelier, Vermont." and another halfpg. shows: "Crossing The Ice, On The Hudson River, At Albany".
But the prime content in this issue is the quarter page print captioned: "Miner Of California Prospecting." (see... See More
Black Hills gold rush...
Item #602072
August 20, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, August 20, 1875
* Black Hills - Dakota Territory
* Professor Walter P. Janney
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one column headings: "Something Reliable About The Black Hills" "Skillful Miners, with a Little Capital, Can Make Fair Wages" See image for text here.
Comp... See More
1849 Gold Rush Era...
Sandwhich Islands... News from the gold mines...
Item #594700
April 18, 1849
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, April 18, 1849
* Gold Rush era original... with gold rush content
This Vermont newspaper has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day. Page 3 has coverage related to the gold rush era, "Direct From The Gold Mines" and "Authentic From San Francisco" (see images). Page one has an update in the mi... See More
The Gold Rush... Death of President Polk...
Item #594092
June 21, 1849
THE REPUBLIC, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* California gold rush
* James K. Polk death
Page 3 has: "California News" which has some comments concerning the Gold Rush, followed by: "Death of Ex-President Polk" (see photos). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
1853 California gold rush...
Item #591758
November 19, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Nov. 19, 1853 page 2 has half a column headed: "California Siftings" with various reports from during the gold rush era (see). Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing to the top quadrant of the front page, some edge & fold wear.
Interesting California Gold Rush item...
Item #591190
September 10, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1853
* California gold rush
Page 2 has: "A California City Daguerreotyped in its Directory" which is an interesting, descriptive piece from the Gold Rush era, noting near the beginning: "We have received...'The Stockton Directory & Emigrant's Guide to the Southern Mines'...We confess that we looked through it... See More
1935 Baby Doe Tabor death...
Item #590846
March 08, 1935
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 8, 1935
* Baby Doe Tabor death
* Elizabeth Tabor
* Matchless mine, Leadville, Colorado
This 32 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "BABY DOE TABOR FOUND FROZEN IN MINE SHACK" and "Poverty Ends Last Chapter in Life of Belle of Camps In Old Gold Rush Days". See photos for 1st report coverage on the death... See More
Gold rush in 1853 Oregon...
Item #588666
August 13, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, August 13, 1853
* Western gold rush
Page 2 has: "Gold in Oregon" concerning its discovery there (see photos). Much of the content is literary & religious, but other news reports as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wear at margins & folds with a few small splits.
From California... Indian treaty sales millions of acreage...
Item #587282
November 04, 1848
NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 4, 1848 The back page is an article "From California - Counter Revolution at Mazatlan" which mentions the increase of excitement of the gold rush. Also within the article is the counter-revolution at Mazatlan and the escape of the rebellion leader.
Another article is "Important Indian Treaty - Four Millions of Acres Acquired" whic... See More
Great Levi Strauss ad...
From Sacramento County...
Item #579939
January 01, 1893
WEEKLY GALT GAZETTE, California, 1893 An uncommon Old West newspaper from Northern California from a town originally known as Dry Creek Township. This city had its beginning during the Gold Rush era, but was formally laid out by the Western Pacific Railroad Company in 1869. Many of the original 19th century homes are still standing in an excellent state of preservation.
Note the ad at t
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Note the ad at t
The Old West from Northern California...
Item #560807
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, 1870 Stockton came into existence primarily due to the Gold Rush of the mid-19th century as was the case for many towns in Northern California. It is the county seat of San Joaquin County with a population of nearly 300,000 today.During its early years, Stockton was known by several names, including "Tuleburg", "Fat City," and... See More
Pike's Peak mines... Central Park, New York...
Item #557606
December 10, 1858
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858 Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
Other news of the day. Wear at the spine, archival mend to a hole/tear in... See More
Charlie Chaplin marriage woes...
Item #557408
June 03, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 3, 1927
* Charlie Chaplin marriage troubles
* Movie star
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LITA BRANDED AS 'BAD WIFE' BY FILM STAR
* Chaplin Accuses Her of Friendship For Other Men, Drinking, Neglect of Children
and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Usual browning with lit... See More
Gold discovered at Pike's Peak...
Item #549122
August 29, 1858
THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold discovered
* Cherry Creek
* Start of Colorado gold rush
A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly discovered mines. He brought with him several... See More
Item #547557
SACRAMENTO UNION, California 1859.* Sacramento, California
This is one of the earliest California newspapers we have the pleasure to offer. As might be imagined issues from the Gold Rush vicinity--just ten years after the start of the rush--are difficult to find. As perhaps you've noticed most of our California inventory is from the 1870's and 1880's.
This issue has a wealth of... See More
Mark Twain Ad....
Item #177576
September 17, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "Connecticut Democrats' Choice for Governor."
This issue has an illustration of "His Taftship: 'Can You Beat it? He Cast Me for the Leading Part, and Now he Gobbles the Centre of the Stage and Every Inch of Limelight.' "by Kemble. Th... See More
Strike the Gold... Kentucky Derby...
Item #214181
May 13, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 13, 1991.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo o
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo o
From Elko, Nevada, on the route to the Gold Rush...
Item #209239
January 01, 1880
WEEKLY ELKO INDEPENDENT, Elko, Nevada, 1880 This town had a population of about 2000 during the late 19th century. Situated along the Humboldt River, Elko was along the route traveled by the ill-fated Donner Party and the many who ventured to the California hills in search of gold during the 1849 gold rush. Completion of the Central Pacific Railroad gave the "official" birth to the town in 1... See More
From Elko, Nevada, on the route to the Gold Rush...
Item #209238
January 01, 1889
THE FREE PRESS, Elko, Nevada, 1889 This town had a population of about 2000 during the late 19th century. Situated along the Humboldt River, Elko was along the route traveled by the ill-fated Donner Party and the many who ventured to the California hills in search of gold during the 1849 gold rush. Completion of the Central Pacific Railroad gave the "official" birth to the town in 1868. Compl... See More
Previously known as Ophir City...
Item #204760
January 01, 1882
THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Oroville, California, 1882 Oroville is a town in Northern California on the banks of the Feather river, established to supply gold miners during the California Gold Rush. It was originally known as Ophir City.
This 4 page newspaper has various news and advertisements of the day. In nice condition. Actual dates within the given year vary, but the issue y... See More
Gold Rush era...
Item #200048
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849 Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual... See More
The Klondike gold rush...
Item #176256
August 14, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1897 Full ftpg: 'The Klondike Gold Discoveries--Prospective Miners Crossing the Summit of the Chilkoot Pass'. Plus a fullpg. with 6 scenes: 'The Klondike Gold Discoveries--Scenes at & Along the Routes to the New Diggings'. Nearly halfpg: 'Map of the Klondike Region'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. ... See More
Founded with the California Gold Rush...
Item #130194
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California 1866 Marysville has a "rich" history relating to the California Gold Rush. During that era, the ranch which was later developed into the town of Marysville, was a popular landing for riverboats from San Francisco and Sacramento filled with miners on their way to the dig sites. One of the early developers had a wife named Mary. The town's name... See More
Great photos of the Cripple Creek, Colorado gold rush...
Item #176092
January 18, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 18, 1896 The prime content would be the very nice article: "In The Cripple Creek Gold-Fields" which takes over 3 pages of texted interspersed with 9 related prints & photos, plus the great doublepage centerfold which features a large: "Panoramic View of Battle Mountain, Showing the Independence & Portland Mines.", plus a nice... See More
Founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush...
Item #130181
January 01, 1891
THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, 1891 Founded by Mexican miners—reminiscent of the state of Sonora, Mexico—during the California Gold Rush, Sonora was once a booming center of industry and trade in California's Mother Lode. Sonora & other mining towns of the era experienced economic hardship when the value of gold decreased. As "gold fever&quo... See More
The Yukon gold rush...
Item #176114
April 04, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 4, 1896 Full ftpg. shows: 'Mid-Lent Festival in Paris' Halfpg: 'Miners with their Supplies Crossing Lake Lindemann, Head of the Yukon River' and a nice fullpg: 'Prospectors & Natives Crossing over the Chilcat Pass on their Way to the Yukon Mining Districts, Alaska'
Complete issue.... See More
A town started during the Gold Rush era...
Item #130233
January 01, 1890
SIERRA TRIBUNE, Sierra City, Ca. 1890 Before the California Gold Rush, only Native Americans had ventured into the area, which lies northwest of Lake Tahoe on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The area is now part of the Tahoe National Forest.
A settlement was established in 1850 however an avalanche of snow destroyed the settlement, which was not rebuilt for several years. Sierra
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Just 20 years after the Gold Rush...
Item #130338
OAKLAND DAILY TRANSCRIPT, California, 1869 From this now-large city in Northern California, here is an issue just 20 years after the famous Gold Rush.Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many still relating to gold mining in one way or another. A four page issue, somewhat irregular at the spine, some edge tears, generally good condition.
Trial of Daniel Sickles... Dickens "The Tale of Two Cities"...
Item #172256
May 07, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1859 Includes the story "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens beginning on the first page. The front page also includes a small illustration of "The Figures of a Horse and Rider Came Slowly Through the Eddying Mist." Inside includes nine small illustrations pertaining to "Ye Pictorial Historie of Abner Howe's Journ... See More
A rare title with a Gold Rush history...
Item #130211
January 01, 1888
PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, 1888-89 Auburn is the county seat of Placer County. Auburn is known for its California Gold Rush history, and is registered as a California Historical Landmark
An early newspaper from Northern California with various news of the day and a wealth of ads.
An 8 page issue of folio-size, browned throughout with some edge chipping and edge tears, a... See More
Founded by Mexican miners...
Item #130243
January 01, 1883
TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, California 1883 Founded by Mexican miners—reminiscent of the state of Sonora, Mexico—during the California Gold Rush, Sonora was once a booming center of industry and trade in California's Mother Lode. Sonora & other mining towns of the era experienced economic hardship when the value of gold decreased. As "gold fever" died down, So... See More
From this legendary town in California...
Item #130176
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, 1874 Few towns from the Old West are more legendary than San Francisco, springing to life with the nearby discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter's Mill. Its population of 1000 in 1848 swelled to 25,000 by December, 1849.This issue is four pages and contains various news and advertisements of the day, some 25 years after the beginning of the G... See More
Item #130555
SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, 1879 Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
Complete in four pages, and although having various minor tears at the margins is generally in nice conditi... See More
Item #151757
March 31, 1859
GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, March 31, 1859 See the photo below for the nice page 2 article headed: "Pike's Peak" with the article talking about the travels there. Interesting, period item on this famous gold rush in Colorado! You get the complete 4 page issue which is in nice condition.
The Klondike Gold Rush...
Item #176288
December 04, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 4, 1897 Nice full ftpg: 'On the Way to the Klondike--The Packtrain between Dyea & Sheep Camp'. Inside has a halfpg. illus. of a proposed 'Aerial Railway' to overcome the difficulties of the Chilkoot Trail. Nice text with 6 photos on the cliff dwellers of New Mexico.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue ... See More
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