'Earthman' lands on the moon...
Item #705921
July 21, 1969
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS, Georgia, July 21, 1969
* Neil Armstrong
* Man walks on the Moon
The two-line banner headline is one of the more unusua with a patriotic backgroundl: "EARTHman Reaches MOON!" and: " 'One Small Step....One Giant Leap' " with related subheads and articles.
Note: present are the outer leaves only, being pages 1, 2, 11 & 12 of t... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #705918
March 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16 & 19, 1796
* John - Jay's Treaty
* George Washington
A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking much of the front page and part of page 2 in the issue of the 16th is part of Jay's Treaty through... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #705756
September 06, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 4, 1758; Sept. 6, 1759; Feb. 26, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 25, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More
A "newspaper" for commoners...
Item #705752
January 01, 1756
THE CONNOISSEUR "By Mr. Town [pseud.], Critic, and Censor-General", London, Jan. 1, 1756
* Rare 18th century British publication
A weekly paper which lasted about 2 1/2 years as a "commoner's" counterpart to "The World" (which we sell as well), a periodical of about the same time which dealt more with the interests of aristocrats.
James Boswell ... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #705746
May 12, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 12, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", th... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #705731
March 19, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 19, 1794
* 18th century America publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. The front page features 5 illustrated ship advertisements. Half of page 2 is taken up with reports from the "Federal Legislature". Among the back page ads is one for a... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...
Item #705730
May 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790
* President George Washington
* Two acts of United States Congress
* Benjamin Franklin's will after death
On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proce... See More
On the historic Funding Act... Building the Cape Henry lighthouse... Much more...
Item #705729
October 06, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 6, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse construction
* re. Benjamin Franklin's death
The back page has not one, but two documents from the "Treasury Department" concerning carrying into effect the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government would assume the debts
... See More
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse construction
* re. Benjamin Franklin's death
The back page has not one, but two documents from the "Treasury Department" concerning carrying into effect the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government would assume the debts
Battle of Pea Ridge...
Item #705728
March 26, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 26, 1862
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas
* Fort Donelson - Tennessee
Among the items in this issue are: ""The Free Negro Question in Ohio" "Jeff. Davis' Message Accompanying the Report of Floyd of the Battle of Fort Donelson" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis; "Reflections on... See More
Lincoln's funeral and the closing events of the Civil War...
Item #705726
April 25, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 25, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Remains in Philadelphia
* Civil War closing events
Inside pages have reports on Lincoln's funeral as well as the closing events of the Civil War. Column heads include: "The Funeral Cortege" "Official War Bulletin" "The President's Assassination" "President Johns... See More
"The Swedish Intelligencer" by Butter and Bourne...
Item #705721
January 01, 1633
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Third Part" as well as: "The Fourth Part", London, 1633
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A very rare newsbook by the famed publishing team of Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne who are credited with being the founders of the English language periodical format, having published: "The Continuation of Our Weekly News" in 1624,... See More
Funeral of Prince Charles, Duke of Richmond...
Item #705712
September 22, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
Over half of the back page has details on the funeral of Prince Charles, Duke of Richmond and Lenox, who died by drowning in Elsinore, Denmark.
The front page has... See More
The Lewis & Clark Expedition has arrived back at St. Louis...
Item #705702
December 03, 1806
THE TIMES, London, England, Dec. 3, 1806
* Lewis and Clark Expedition
* Safe return - homeward bound
Page 3 includes a report from Washington beginning: "It is with the sincerest pleasure that we announce to our fellow citizens the arrival of Capt. Lewis with his exploring party, at St. Louis...President of the United States has received a letter from him dated at St. Louis... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #705698
January 23, 1857
NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857
* Birth of organized baseball
* First convention of clubs
The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened!
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the ... See More
The Mormon rebellion...
Item #705697
May 16, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, May 16, 1877 Among the front page articles: "UTAH" "The Mormon Rebellion--Alarm Among the Gentiles" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, generally good condition. A bit fragile so should be handled carefully.
AI notes: In 1877, tensions in the Utah Territory between the Mormon community and the federal governme... See More
The first full-fledged Broadway musical...
Item #705696
September 12, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 12, 1866
* "The Black Crook" opening premiere
* Very first musical theatre performance
* The first ever modern day musical
* Niblo's Garden - Broadway - New York City
A terrific and historic issue relating to the first theatrical musical, "The Black Crook".
As Wikipedia notes: "Its significance is being considered the fi... See More
Civil War map of Richmond, Petersburg & vicinity...
Item #705694
May 15, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1862
* General George B. McClellan
* Peninsula Campaign Civil War map
* Richmond & Petersburg, Virginia
The front page features a nice & very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Military and Naval Advance Toward Richmond and Petersburgh." (see). Plus there are nice one column Civil War heads including: "Suffolk Occupied... See More
Washington re-elected... Report from Botany Bay...
Item #705659
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793* George Washington re-election
* Botany Bay - Australia
There are several items of interest, one of which is several pages on the: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" with much text on what should be the fate of Louis XVI.
This is followed by: "The Last Will and Testament of His Late Most Ch... See More
From a silver mining ghost town in Colorado...
Item #705657
December 15, 1881
THE ELK MOUNTAIN PILOT, Irwin, Gunnison County, Colorado, June 15, 1882
* Rare ghost town publication
A quite rare mining town camp newspaper which lasted about 5 years. At the turn of the 19th century this title was resurrected in nearby Crested Butte. The only holdings of this title from Irwin noted in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) by any institution have since be... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #705349
July 08, 1843
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843
* Rare high class community
* Pre Civil War era publication
An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Page 2 includes a small political ad supporting: "For Pres... See More
By the author of the 'Present State of the Jews'...
Item #705056
July 14, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 14, 1679
* Clergyman & author Lancelot Addison, D.D.
* "The Present State of the Jews" book advertisement
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
The back page has several "Advertisements" among which is for the publishing of a book: "The Life and Death of Mahumed, the Author of the Turkish Religion. B... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #704904
March 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting
The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo below for the complete ... See More
President-elect Harrison...
Item #704893
March 03, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1841 Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports.
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of an uncommon title that lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & fraud... See More
Death of Brigham Young, and three more Mormon reports...
Item #704856
September 06, 1877
AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Sept. 6, 1877
* Brigham Young death
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 7 under "Items Of News" has 4 Mormon items, one noting: "Brigham Young died on the 29th ult. after a brief attack of cholera morbus & inflammation of the bowels. He was buried on Sunday, the 2d."
Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free schools, but
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* Brigham Young death
* Mormons - Mormonism
Page 7 under "Items Of News" has 4 Mormon items, one noting: "Brigham Young died on the 29th ult. after a brief attack of cholera morbus & inflammation of the bowels. He was buried on Sunday, the 2d."
Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free schools, but
"Dishonest malevolence?" The printing controversy over Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"...
Item #704399
January 25, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1776 As a bit of a back story, printer Robert Bell ran an advertisement taking most of a column in the January 27 issue attacking both Paine and Bradford and ingenuously accusing them of "dishonest malevolence." He also continued his efforts to sell his own second edition of Thomas Paine's famous work 'Common Sense'... See More
Fife & drummer wanted... Unauthorized edition of Common Sense...
Item #704397
January 20, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
* Fife and drum corps advertisement
Great to offer an American newspaper dated in 1776 and from Philadelphia.
Most of the front page is taken up with a detailed description on how to make saltpetre (potassium nitrate), one of the principal ingredients in the making of... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704060
June 23, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1790
* Act of United States Congress
The front page begins with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress during this formative year of the federal governmen... See More
Celebrating peace with England...
Item #703293
June 02, 1783
INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, June 2, 1783 One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.
Page 2 has a d
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Rare political cartoon on America... Continental Association...
Item #702484
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Dec., 1774* Rare pre Revolutionary War political cartoon on America
A focus of this issue is a full page political cartoon concerning America, such items rarely found in periodicals of the say.
The heading of the cartoon is: "American In Flames" and the facing page has descriptive text on it. It reads in part: "...it will... See More
Print of Acton's first meeting house...
Item #702113
December 21, 1882
THE ACTON MONITOR, Massachusetts, Dec. 21, 1882 This is the volume 1, number 7 issue by "The Evangelical Society of Acton". The front page features a print of: "The First Meeting House of Acton".
Four pages, good condition.
AI notes: The Evangelical Society of Acton was a 19th-century religious organization in Acton, Massachusetts, formed as part of the broader evange... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #702112
November 26, 1874
PUBLIC SPIRIT, Ayer, Massachusetts, Nov. 26, 1874 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted To The Local Interests of Towns in Middlesex and Worcester Counties", which is exactly what is inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one tape mend inside, good condition.
AI Notes: Public Spirit was a long-running local newspaper published in Ayer, Massachusetts, ori... See More
Early newspaper from Oregon...
Item #702111
October 12, 1867
THE OREGON STATE JOURNAL, Eugene City, Oct. 12, 1867
* Rare old West publication
This is one of the earliest Oregon newspapers we have offered. Typical news of the day and a wealth of advertisements. This was just 8 years after Oregon gained statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various tape mends inside, a bit of fold foxing.
AI notes: The Oregon State Journal was a prom... See More
Newspaper printed on plastic...
Item #702110
June 22, 1963
PLASTTRADING PALETTE, The Netherlands, June 12-22, 1963 This is a very curious & perhaps experimental or promotional newspaper printed entirely on plastic.
It was done by a plastics firm in The Netherlands to show how versatile plastic could be--it could even be used for printing newspapers. The "newspaper" appears to be an in-house publication, likely distributed to employees... See More
Building the Capitol... Slave ads in 1820....
Item #702100
April 14, 1820
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, April 14, 1820
* President James Monroe
* Act of United States Congress
* Capitol building construction
Page 2 has: "AN ACT making further appropriations for continuing the work upon the centre building of the Capitol, and other public buildings." This and 3 other acts are each signed in type by the President: James Monroe
... See More
* President James Monroe
* Act of United States Congress
* Capitol building construction
Page 2 has: "AN ACT making further appropriations for continuing the work upon the centre building of the Capitol, and other public buildings." This and 3 other acts are each signed in type by the President: James Monroe
The 'Goofy Gazette' says it all...
Item #701737
July 02, 1932
GOOFY GAZETTE, New York, July 2, 1932
* Rudy Vallee shot ?
As the title might suggest, this was a a comic newspaper, making fun of current events, people, and places. Perhaps this was most needed in the depths of the Depression.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.
AI notes: The July 2, 1932 issue of Goofy Gazette was a New York–pri... See More
Only one issue is recorded in the United States...
Item #701721
October 14, 1795
KLINE'S CARLISLE WEEKLY GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14, 1795
* Very rare 18th century publication
This is a very scarce title from 18th century America, the first we have been able to offer in 20 or more years. Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" notes that only the American Antiquarian Society has this issue.
Four pages, excellent conditio... See More
Published by soldiers for injured soldiers from World War I...
Item #701720
May 15, 1919
THE HOME-AGAIN with which is merged THE RIGHT-ABOUT, New York, May 15, 1919 As noted in the masthead: "Published by Soldiers For Soldier-Patients at Debarkation and General Hospitals of the Port of New York". Seemingly meant for injured soldiers returning home from World War I. This is the volume 1, number 22 issue.
Eight pages, foxing to the top half of page 1, wear at the folds ... See More
Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester... Civil War map...
Item #701615
May 05, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1862
* George b. McClellan's Peninsula Campaign
* Siege & capture of Yorktown & Gloucester Point
The front page is dominated by a Civil War map headed: "The Capture of Yorktown and Gloucester Point" with further details. Also first column heads include: "YORKTOWN CAPTURED!" "Flight of the Rebel Army..." "Glouc... See More
Full front page is a Civil War map...
Item #701591
June 22, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 22, 1861
* Very nice full front page map of Virginia
* Early months of the American Civil War
The entire front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map, headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN VIRGINIA - Position of the Rebel Forces, Batteries, Entrenchments and Encampments in Virginia -- The Fortifications for the Protection of Richmond."
Various w... See More
Perhaps the very best issue reporting the Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #701590
March 14, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1862
* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSSVirginia)
* Civil War ironclads w/ map
This is arguably the best newspaper to have on the famous naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, with the front page dominated by a large and detailed map headed: "THE BATTLE OF THE IRON-CLAD STEAMERS. Scene of the... See More
Five Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #701544
April 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 18, 1795
* President George Washington
* Five United States Congress acts
The front page is dominated by not one, but five Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Two of the Acts relate to the recent Whiskey Rebellion troubles: "An Act to Provide some Present Relief...who have Suffered in Their Pr... See More
A very rare comic newspaper...
Item #701295
March 11, 1899
THE JOURNALISTS' CLUB BAZOO, Baltimore, March 11, 1899
* Very rare one-off publication
An interesting and quite rare comic newspaper (bazoo is slang for mouth), noted sa "Vol. 12,999" and issue: "No. 000".
The drama it, full column headlines relate to a report--in very small type at the bottom: "...a newspaper man...as yet unknown...was detected in t... See More
Devoted to the interests of bands & orchestras...
Item #701254
August 01, 1886
BROPHY BROS' BAND RECORD, Philadelphia, August, 1886
* Very rare publication
* Musical instruments
The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests of Bands and Orchestras." And the content is certainly reflective of their focus. All the advertisements are instrument-related as well, many illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various archival mends at mar... See More
Signed by Ben Franklin on the front page...
Item #701206
March 11, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 11, 1780
* Signed in type by Benjamin Franklin
* American Revolutionary War era
Most of the front page is taken up with an interesting article titled: "Useful Hints for Learning to Swim, By Benjamin Franklin, LL.D.F.R.S In a Letter to a Friend" which is signed by him in type: B. FRANKLIN.
Unusual to have an item signed by Ben Frank... See More
Decorative masthead...
Item #701174
April 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 13, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with a nice coat-of-arms engraving featuring an Indian with a box and arrow.
The back page is decorative as well, as it has 20 illustrated advertisements, 19 of which are for houses fo... See More
Congress creates Continental Currency... From Lexington & Concord forward...
Item #701118
November 16, 1775
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 16, 1775
* Creation of Continental Currency
* American Revolutionary War funding
* re. Battles of Lexington & Concord
A very significant issue in the financial history of the United States, as the front page reports the first issuance of Continental Currency to support the Revolutionary War. Datelined: &q... See More
Washington's famous Circular Letter from the end of the Revolutionary War, in which he tenders his resignation as Commander-in-Chief... Much more on the war's end...
Item #701081
August 01, 1783
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, August, 1783
* General George Washington
* Circular letter re. U.S. Army
* Revolutionary War ending
ing the Revolutionary War. It contains a wealth of reports concerning the concluding events of the war.
Pages 1 and 2 have: "Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States". Another page has a lengthy list... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700853
November 03, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 3, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion, which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, wit... See More
Court decision concerning the infamous slave ship 'Wanderer'...
Item #700743
May 15, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1860
* Slave ship - slaver "Wanderer"
* Last documented shipment of slaves
* South Carolina court decision
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Decision On The Slave Trade" which deals with the rather infamous case of the slave ship 'Wanderer', about which much can be found online.
Four pag... See More
Lincoln's state-of-the-union address on the front page...
Item #700699
December 02, 1862
THE EVENING POST, New York, Dec. 2, 1862
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
Contained in its entirety on the front page is the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Proposed Amendment of the Constitution". This was Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address.
Among the subheads are: "The African Slave Trade" "Negro Col
... See More
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
Contained in its entirety on the front page is the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Proposed Amendment of the Constitution". This was Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address.
Among the subheads are: "The African Slave Trade" "Negro Col
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