Confederate newspaper from Raleigh, near the end of the war...
Item #671044
November 23, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 23, 1864
* Rare Confederate title
* Civil War nears the end
Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page includes: "From G... See More
Lengthy article on cockfighting in 1869...
Item #669012
July 21, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 21, 1869
* Cockfighting - illegal blood sport
* Roosters - gamecocks - cockpit
* Unusually lengthy & uncommon article
Page 8 has an article with small headings: "Cock Fighting" "Another Hard-fought Main Between Virginia and North Carolina..." (see) Rare to find articles on this illegal blood sport, especially this lengthy.
Other news of t... See More
John Adams responds...
Item #668977
November 08, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 8, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 has a letter to the President from the officers & soldiers of the Chowan county, North Carolina, concerning: "...the critical situation of our country..." as it relates to France. It is followed by the: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead,... See More
Frigate Constellation protecting our shores...
Item #668935
August 01, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 1, 1798 Page 2 has: "Constellation Frigate, Or, Notice for French Pirates" which has: "The U.S. frigate Constellation...is now off our bar...to cruise along our southern coast for the protection of the American trade & the punishment of French insolence...".
Also a letter to the President from officers at Salisbu... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #668932
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798
* General George Washington again ?
Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Ge... See More
Execution of 2 Negroes in 1869...
Item #668494
June 05, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 5, 1869
* African Americans Executions - hangings
* Halifax County, North Carolina
Page 5 has an article headed: "THE DEATH PENALTY" "Execution of Two Negroes in North Carolina" "Scenes And Incidents At The Gallows" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition... See More
Thomas Jefferson... The Burr Conspiracy...
Item #668132
February 09, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
Over half of the front page is "An Act" of Congress concerning circuit & district courts in North Carolina.
Page 2 has a note to Congress concerning a situation with France, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Both pages 2 & 3 has various letters concerning the Burr Conspiracy.
Four pages, nice c... See More
With the plate of the Juniata River...
Item #667450
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, August, 1788 This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.Among the various articles are: "A Description of the River Juniatta" "An Account of the Foundation of New Smyrna in Florida & a Remarkable Insurrection in that Settlement" "... See More
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
Item #667179
December 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 26, 1768
* Pro-British American publication
* Boston is causing trouble
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colony o... See More
Yankees advance into North Carolina...
Item #666432
November 10, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Nov. 10, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* From the last battle site of the Civil War
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Over half of page 2 is taken up with a lengthy: "Special Message" by the governor of Georgia, conc... See More
On Adams & Jefferson assuming the Presidency and Vice Presidency...
Item #665535
February 18, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 18, 1797
* President John Adams
* VP Thomas Jefferson
Page 3 has a lengthy address: "To the Honorable the Congress of the United States" being: "The memorial & petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee that was purchased from the state of North Carolina & has since been yielded... See More
Washington, the Constitution, Amendments, Hamilton's report...
Item #665279
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), October, 1789 One of the more successful magazines from 18th century America. Included is a lengthy: "...Report of the Secretary of the Treasury..." which takes 4 1/2 pages & signed in type by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury. Included also is: "Ingenious Toasts given at York, in Penna...in the Procession formed to Celebra... See More
1925 Coal Glen Mine Disaster... North Carolina...
Item #665097
May 28, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 28, 1925
* Coal Glen mine explosion disaster (1st report)
* Oakland Township, Chatham County, North Carolina
The front page has a great banner headline: "DIXIE MINE BLAST TRAPS 71" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Coal Glen, North Carolina mine disaster.
Complete with all 42 pages, light toning and a little wear at the... See More
Fine front page World War I coverage...
Item #664805
April 07, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 7, 1918 Among ftpg. heads on World War I are: "America Accepts Germany's Challenge That Force Shall Decide the World's Future" "Great Fleet of U.S. Warships Serving Abroad" "German Assault In Corbie Region Was Expected Yesterday" "Germans Renew Plunging Tactics in Amiens Region" and even more.... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
Confederate newspaper from near the end of the war...
Item #664611
November 14, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 14, 1864
* Rare Confederate title
* Civil War nears the end
Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from not long before surrendering.
The front page has: "Tribute to the Me... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Lengthy & detailed account...
Item #664429
December 28, 1811
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison
Perhaps the prime content in this issue is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, headed: "Battle On The Wabash" and prefaced with: "...message from the President of the United States, enclosing governor Harrison's two letters...on the late engagement with the Indians...&q... See More
Rare Confederate title...
Item #664349
October 29, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, October 29, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication from 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.
T... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #664179
February 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 14, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printi... See More
Much on the America vs. England disputes...
Item #664131
December 14, 1775
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE OR EDINBURGH AMUSEMENT, Scotland, Dec. 14, 1775 Inside has: "Papers Respecting America" which begins: "Ask commissioners are about to be sent to America, invested with very extraordinary powers in order to settle the unhappy dispute subsisting between America and this country..." and then with some historical references.
Also: "Lord North's N... See More
News from the Army of the James...
Item #664014
February 18, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1865 Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Rebel News" "From North Carolina" "The Army Of The James" with more reports inside.
Eight pages, small mailing label in the masthead, good condition.
Funeral of a former President John Tyler...
Item #663989
January 22, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 22, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* President John Tyler death funeral
The front page is mostly taken up with advertisements, however there is a column with: "A Defence Of Middle North Carolina" & "Messrs. Mason & Slidell" and "The Newspapers Of the South & the Associated Press".
Page two i... See More
Latest news from the World War I front...
Item #663911
April 12, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 12, 1918 The ftpg. has some reports on the events of World War I including; "Heavy Legions And Mightiest Guns Win Points For Germans On Arras-Ypres 30 Mile Front" and: "France Accuses Czernin of Lying And Emperor Too" among others
Twelve pages, evenly toned, nice condition.
Front page map from World War I...
Item #663910
April 04, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 4, 1918 The ftpg. features a map headed: "How The Allies Dented Salient Formed by German Drive" with articles headed: "Germans Bringing Up Much Artillery To Face Americans" and "Great Battles May Soon Begin On The Front In Picardy" among others.
Ten pages, partially loose at the spine, toned, good condition.... See More
Quite rare title from the Confederacy... "Proclamation" signed by Jefferson Davis...
Item #663824
August 17, 1861
DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, August 17, 1861
* Very rare Confederate title from North Carolina
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy, as rarely have I seen it offered. This coastal town didn't remain Confederate for very long as it fell to General Burnside in April, 1862. So truly "Confederate" issues can be difficult to come by.... See More
Yorktown siege.... New Orleans falls...
Item #663386
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 2, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown
* Fall of New Orleans
* Fort Macon North Carolina
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Action of April 26 Near Yorktown" which is more of a diagram of the battle.
Among the front page one column heads are: "Fall Of Fort Macon" "The Surrender of New Orleans" "Graceful but ... See More
The Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #663377
March 10, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1862
* Battle of Hampton Roads, Virginia
* Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack (CSS Virginia)
* Civil War ironclads
The back page contains two nice Civil War maps headed: "Fernandina, Florida, and Vicinity" and "Scene of Burnside's Operations in North Carolina" as seen in the photos below, with not only related one column head... See More
World War I...
Item #663112
April 03, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 3 1918 Among the ftpg. reports on World War I are: "Wilson's Plan For Defeating Germany May Be Carried Out" "Enemy Declines To Give Battle & Allies Take Initiative In What Little Fighting Occurs" "German Efforts to Open a Road Toward Amiens Fail".
Ten pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition... See More
World War I...
Item #663111
April 11, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 11 1918 Among the ftpg. reports on World War I are: "Germans Drive Deep Wedges In British Lines, Threatening Both Armentiers And Bethune" "Destroy British Army Kaiser's Aim".
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Front page World War I reports...
Item #662759
April 02, 1918
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 2, 1918 Among the ftpg. reports from World War I are: "German Drive Brought Almost To Halt But Severe Fighting Is Taking Place Near Moreuil" "Casualties of the Germans Total 275,000 to 300,000" "Americans Going To Front Still Jam The Roads" "French Annihilate One German Battalion That Manages to Cross Oise&... See More
Front page World War I reports...
Item #662757
April 16, 1918
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 16, 1918 Among the ftpg. reports from World War I are: "Between Lens & Ypres The Germans Have Found Haig's Defense Lines Solid As Rock" "Americans, Outnumbered Two to One, Completely Repulsed German Attack" "German Wave Is Nearing Its Crest" and more.
Eight pages, small mailing label at the masthead, a ... See More
'Bold Venture' the Kentucky Derby winner...
Item #662703
May 03, 1936
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3, 1936
* Bold Venture wins Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The sports page has a banner headline: "Bold Venture Defeats Favored Brevity by Head to Win Derby" with a photo of the Kentucky Derby winning horse and jockey. A related report as well.
The complete issue, nice condition.... See More
A slave insurrection in North Carolina...
Item #662636
September 28, 1831
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., Sept. 28, 1831 Page 2 has a report; "Insurrection in North Carolina" datelines from Raleigh, concerning: "...an insurrection among the negroes...citizens of Fayetteville are also under arms. As to our city, every thing has been in a state of preparation for war..." and more.
Four pages, damp staining near the top, good condition.... See More
Three Civil War maps...
Item #662510
May 06, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 6, 1862
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* Camden NC North Carolina
The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "The Seat Of War In Eastern Virginia".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "From General McClellan's Army" "THE REBELS OVERTAKEN" "The Rebels Driven Through Williamsbur... See More
Editor has a gloomly outlook on the war...
Item #662127
November 12, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1862
* Confederate editor gives a pessimistic outlook
The front page has much on the Civil War with items headed: "The Enemy Of James River", "From Northern Virginia", "Fredericksburg--The Recent Yankee Raid", "The Navigation of The Mississippi", "Latest News From The North", and many subheads... See More
Early mention of George Washington...
Item #661574
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1755 * Early George Washington
* Governor Robert Dinwiddie
There are no less than two high points in this issue, the first being an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, command... See More
Battle of Bull Run, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #661568
July 20, 1861
DAILY PROGRESS, New Bern, North Carolina, July 20, 1861
* Very rare Confederate title
* First Battle of Bull Run
* Manassas, Virginia
Certainly one of the less common titles from the Confederacy, as rarely have I seen it offered. This coastal town didn't remain Confederate for very long as it fell to General Burnside on March 14, 1862 with the Battle of New Bern. So truly &... See More
General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
Item #661529
June 07, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 7, 1863
* General Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
* Very rare Confederate title
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: "Genera... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #661491
June 15, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1862 Among the ftpg. column headlines on the Civil War are: "INTERESTING FROM NEW ORLEANS" News From North Carolina" "Mysterious Movements of the Rebel Forces" "Rebel Cavalry going in the Direction of Fredericksburg" "Arrival of the Jersey Blue" "News From Norfolk" and much more.
Eight pages, margin tears, some... See More
German U-boat attack along East Coast....
Item #661182
January 19, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Jan. 19, 1942
* Allan Jackson - American steam tanker
* German U-Boat attack off North Carolina coat
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "23 DIED IN 3D ATTACK BY SUB OFF EAST COAST" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small bi... See More
Much on the war, from the Confederacy... After Gettysburg & Vicksburg...
Item #660986
July 16, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 16, 1863
* Post Gettysburg and Vicksburg
* During Robert E. Lee's retreat
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
A wealth of nice reporting in this issue with the front page having: "The News" with some text on Lee&#... See More
Fall of Plymouth, North Carolina...
Item #660136
November 04, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 4, 1864
* Capture of Plymouth, North Carolina
* From the origin of the Confederacy
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From Petersburg" "Secret Sessions" "From Our Army In Tennessee" "From Sherman's Army--Sherman's Position" "From the Northern Papers" "Letter fro... See More
North Carolina General Assembly is dissolved...
Item #659525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1770 Among the articles are: "Difficulty of Explaining the Scripture" "Origin of Rhyming" "Reasons Against a New War" 'History & Antiquity of Berkley Castle" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. There is a brief mention of ... See More
The Department of State is created...
Item #659059
July 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 29, 1789
* Department of State creation
Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
... See More
South Carolina... Terms of re-acceptance into the Union...
Item #658741
June 25, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1865.
* Terms for re-acceptance into the Union
"Interview of the South Carolina Delegation with President Johnson", "The President Talks Plainly To Them", "He Tells Them South Carolina Cannot be Represented in Congress Until Her People Admit that Slavery is Dead", "It Must be Prohibited in Th
... See More
* Terms for re-acceptance into the Union
* South Carolina
"Interview of the South Carolina Delegation with President Johnson", "The President Talks Plainly To Them", "He Tells Them South Carolina Cannot be Represented in Congress Until Her People Admit that Slavery is Dead", "It Must be Prohibited in Th
Much on the exchange of prisoners in prison ships... British have evacuated the South...
Item #658597
July 17, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 17, 1781
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
The front page has several letters from British Lt. Col. Balfour, most dealing with discussion for an exchange of prisoners with General Greene.
This discussion carries over to page 2 where is found a letter datelined: "Torbay prison ship, Charlestown harbour,... See More
On the Battle of Guilford Court House...
Item #658557
April 24, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 24, 1781
* Battle of Guilford Courthouse
* Greensboro, North Carolina
* General Charles Cornwallis loss
Page 2 has some nice war content. The 2nd column begins with: "By accounts from General Greene's army as late as the 24th ultimo, we learn that Lord Cornwallis is retreating towards Cross Creek and that ou... See More
Much on events in the South: General Greene & others...
Item #658553
March 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 13, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Events in the South
Most of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the: "Account of the Examination& Commitment of John Trumbull, for High Treason", some of the "rebel governor" of Connecticut who was ... See More
Latest news from the Mexican War...
Item #657895
September 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1847 Page 3 contains several items relating to the Mexican War including: "North Carolina Volunteers" "The Present Aspect of New Orleans" "The News form the Seat of War" which includes letters datelines from Orizaba, Vera Cruz and Jalapa with many reports taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, good... See More
Southern generals described...
Item #656119
April 22, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, April 22, 1864 This was one of very few newspapers which actually printed in their dateline: "Confederate States Of America".
There is much front page reporting on the Civil War, from the Confederate perspective, including: "Good News From North Carolina!" "Official From Gen. Hoke--Capture of Plymouth, N.C., A Yankee Brigadi... See More
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