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Item #579810
November 24, 1860
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 24, 1860 The front cover is entitled "Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England". Within the issue is a fullpage "Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels"; doublepage "Grand Ball Given at the Academy of Music, New York, in Honour of His Royal Highness t... See More
From Kentucky in 1844...
Item #579627
February 15, 1844
THE PROTESTANT AND HERALD, Frankfort, Kentucky, February 15, 1844
* Rare pre Civil War Southern title
Apparently subscribed to by the "African Repository" as that is what's is inked at the top. As would be expected much religious content but other items as well. An 8 inch column is cut from the bottom of the front leaf, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #579577
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.
Item #579481
November 26, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, EXTRA, Boston, Nov. 26, 1806 A small size, 4 page "Extra" edition never bound nor trimmed, with wide margins. It is mostly taken up with ads with 8 illus. ship ads & another interesting illus. ad on the bkpg. The bkpg. also has an "Epitaph" reading "I John Gavre, am ready to swear, That though I lie here, I'm yet up there." (see). A b... See More
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #578772
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830 The prime feature of this issue would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message", being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed & wordy address takes over 9 pages and is signed in type: Andrew Jac... See More
Death of Fisher Ames...
Item #578475
July 05, 1808
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1808 All of pages 2 & 3 are black-bordered for the death of Fisher Ames, a noted member of Congress. Page 2 has a black-bordered notice beginning: "With the most heartfelt sorrow, we must discharge a solemn & painful duty, in announcing to the publick the death of the Hon. FISHER AMES..." who died on the 4th of July. Four pages,... See More
Scottish immigrant newspaper...
Item #578308
January 23, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* Rare title for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a paper which has a focus on the Scottish heritage of Americans in the New York City area, but other content as well. A deep & decorative masthead (see photo) makes this issue displayable.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, some rubbing along the central fold, generally nice.... See More
The state-of-the-union address by John Quincy Adams...
Item #578244
December 12, 1827
ZION'S HERALD, Boston, December 12, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams
* Annual address
Page 3 contains: "President's Message" which is the annual state-of-the-union address which is signed by him in type at its conclusion: John Quincy Adams.
Complete with 4 pages, 14 1/2 by 21 inches, and a bit of foxing. Otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Indian Chief Euchee Billy... negroes released...
Item #577961
May 12, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, May 12, 1837 A page 3 report "From Florida" says: "Gov. Jesup...has directed the negroes yielded by the Indians to be congregated at Lake Monroe (Ft. Mellon) instead of St. Mark's.... Euchee Billy (the chief supposed to have been killed by our forces) it is now said is at Ft. Mellon with Philip's son. Philip is...wounded & it is supposed [he] received the ... See More
A pre-Civil War sport's periodical...
Item #577940
February 13, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858
* Pre Civil War sport's periodical
Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-W... See More
A Treaty...
Item #577610
August 22, 1836
New Hampshire Patriot And State Gazette, Concord, New Hampshire, August 22, 1836
* President Andrew Jackson
* U.S. - Republic of Venezuela treaty
On the front page under an engraving of an eagle grasping arrows in its talons.
"A Proclamation" announcing: "Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Navigation, and Commerce between the United States of America and the Republic of... See More
Early print in a daily newspaper...
Item #577156
November 30, 1845
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 30, 1845
* Johannes von Ronge - German reformer
* Early illustration - print
The front page has a print titled: "M. Ronge"
Rare to find a illustration in a daily newspaper this early. New of the day with ads throughout. Complete in 4 pages, good condition.
Croton Aqueduct....
Item #577038
October 12, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 12, 1842
* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water
Page 2 has a small report headed: "Grand Croton Celebration--General Illumination of New York" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.
Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, minor creasing, generally in nice co... See More
Pike's Peak... Refus Choate death...
1859 Franco-Austrian War...
Item #576835
July 15, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1859
* 2nd Italian War of Independence
* Franco-Austrian War
* Death of Rufus Choate
* Pike's Peak mention
* reports from Utah
The front page has one column headlines regarding the Franco_Austrian War. Inside contains a report from Pike's Peak, the death report of Rufus Choate (Valedictorian at Dartmouth; U.S. Congressman). Also included are the ... See More
Pike's Peak... Refus Choate death...
1859 Franco-Austrian War...
Item #576834
July 15, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1859
* 2nd Italian War of Independence
* Franco-Austrian War
* Death of Rufus Choate
* Pike's Peak mention
* reports from Utah
The front page has one column headlines regarding the Franco_Austrian War. Inside contains a report from Pike's Peak, the death report of Rufus Choate (Valedictorian at Dartmouth; U.S. Congressman). Also included are the ... See More
1842 Croton Aqueduct....
Item #576680
October 10, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842
* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water
Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.
Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Illustrated publication... London from the Thames - ancient to modern....
Item #576354
December 28, 1844
THE PICTORIAL TIMES with SUPPLEMENT, London, December 28, 1844 The cover of the issue contains "The New Statue of William IV., London Bridge". Within the issue are "Pictorial History of Birmingham (continued story)" with illustrations; "Christmas-Tide and New Year's Day"; literary content with illustrations, other content and advertisements.
This issue ... See More
1842 Croton Aqueduct...
Item #576352
October 10, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842
* Croton Aqueduct opening
* New York City water
Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a New York City title.
Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...
The Charles Dickens Collection...
Item #576239
The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!
1813 Jaguar ad...
Item #575855
August 17, 1813
THE AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, August 17, 1813
* Jaguar exhibition ad with woodcut print
* Nice masthead engraving
A handsome engraving of a heraldic eagle in the masthead (see) and with various news of the day and several advertisements including a illustrated ad on page 3 titled: "JAGUAR Or The American Tiger"
Complete in 4 pages, vario... See More
Southern slavery question...
Item #575787
January 22, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, January 22, 1845
* South is pro slavery
* Kentucky
Page 3 has a one column headline: "The Pro-Slavery Diplomacy" which discuses the slavery question in some Southern states.
Other news of the day including period advertising. Complete in 4 pages, and in very nice condition.
An uncommon title...
Item #575782
November 02, 1822
BOSTONIAN & MECHANICS JOURNAL, Boston, November 2, 1822
* Uncommon Title
As noted at the top of the front page, this relative uncommon title is: "...devoted to science, arts, and miscellany...". Four pages, small folio size, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
1820 James Monroe, Peoria IL act...
Item #575749
May 31, 1820
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, May 31, 1820
* President James Monroe act
* Peoria, Illinois land
Page 2 has under "Ny Authority" and a small illustration of a heraldic eagle: "An Act for the relief of the inhabitants of the village of Peoria, in the State of Illinois" which is signed in type: James Monroe (see)
Other news o... See More
Culture of silk...
Item #575375
May 27, 1835
THE LANDMARK, Salem, Massachusetts, May 27, 1835
* Silk manufacturing
The front page has a one column heading: "The Culture OF Silk" with a illustration a reeling machine that was recently invented (see photos). This article takes up about 1 1/4/ columns.
Other news of the day with ads. This issue has minor light foxing, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
deaf and dumb...
Item #575374
October 18, 1820
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1820 Page 3 has a interesting article: "The Deaf & Dumb Fond of Music" being a letter about a musical artist born deaf and dumb (see). Page 3 also has an article on: "Mr. Guille's Ascension" in a balloon.
Four pages, nice condition.
Giuseppe marco Fieschi, the attempted assassin of King Louis-Philippe...
Item #575112
September 23, 1835
THE LANDMARK, Salem, Massachusetts, September 23, 1835
* Giuseppe Marco Fieschi assassin
* Uncommon illustration
This 4 page newspaper has one column illustration of page 2 with caption: "The Assassin Fieschi" which shows Giuseppe Marco Fieschi, who attempted to murder King Louis-Philippe of France.
Other news of the day with many ads. Nice condition.... See More
Letter on Mexico and Texas issues...
Item #574818
April 11, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 1, 1842 Page two of the issue contains a lenghty letter datelined Bastrof, March 10th, 1842 which is reporting on the conditions between the Mexicans and Texas, with the reporting of the Mexican Calvary of 800 and the Texans of 75. Other news, advertisements, some of which are illustrated, are within the issue. This is complete in four pages and is in ver... See More
Chess...
Item #574795
April 04, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 4, 1857.
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
Item #572890
January 26, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1822 Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government and of day... See More
Early Niagara Falls tragedy...
Item #572275
May 24, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C. May 24, 1851
* Niagara Falls (good & bad reports)
This 4 page newspaper has a one column headline at the bottom of the front page: "THE FALLS OF NIAGARA" giving a short description of it's mighty splendor. (see)
Also a even smaller article at the bottom of page 3 is titled: "Accident At Niagara Falls" whic... See More
College reports...
Item #572213
October 04, 1849
THE INDEPENDENT, New York, October 4, 1849 Page three of this issue contains a headline "College Record" which presents the reports on the colleges such as Columbia, North Carolina University, Lewisburg University, Jackson College, Franklin College, Dartmouth, Madison, Lafayette, Burlington College, Yale, William and Mary, Georgetown, Rutgers and others. Other news, events and adve... See More
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #572009
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union Address
Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content in this issue is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress. The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-u... See More
Dated in 1804...
Turn of the 19th century Boston...
Item #571956
BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, 1804 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1804. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1804 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America.The issue is complete, has light bit of lite browning and... See More
Broadsheet Supplement... Brooklyn Water Works...
Item #571673
April 27, 1859
NEW-YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 27, 1859 This single page broadsheet "supplement" was published on the occasion of the Brooklyn Water Celebration. The first column begins "THE BROOKLYN WATER WORKS. Celebration of the Introduction of WATER INTO BROOKLYN. - History of the Enterprise for a Period of Twenty-Five Years, Compiled from Official Sources.&quo... See More
Early print of the Utah Territory...
Item #571271
July 10, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 10, 1858
* Fort Bridger - Wyoming
* President James Monroe
The front page shows: "James Monroe" with a biography of him. He had been recently re-interred in Richmond, Virginia. But the prime print in this issue would be the nice double page centerfold: "Fort Bridger, Utah Territory", which is one of the ear... See More
Runaway ad... Tom Thumb...
Item #571087
December 09, 1845
NATIONAL INTELLINGENCER, Washington D.C., December 9, 1845 Page three contains a "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway from the subscriber. On the same page is the announcement of exhibition of Tom Thumb. Also within this issue are congressional reports, news of the day and a variety of advertisements.
This is complete in four pages with stray handwriting above the masthead. ... See More
James Monroe signatures...
Item #571083
May 20, 1822
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 20, 1822
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" are seven "Acts" each signed in type: James Monroe. One of the acts provided "for the relief of the purchasers of public lands prior to the first day of July, eighteen hundred and twenty," This issue contains other news of the day and num... See More
Cherokee Council... Ship Princeton...
Item #571054
February 13, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), February 13, 1844 The frontpage of this issue contains reports on "The United States Ship Princeton" which had left from Philadelphia having in tow the brig Caraccas, bound for Laguayra, however incurring difficulties due to ice. "The Cherokee Councill in session at Tah-le-quah" reported that it has adjourned after 100 days. This... See More
Cherokee Indians... Major Eaton...
Item #571048
June 28, 1831
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, June 28, 1831 The front page of this issue features the resignation of Jn. Macpherson Berrien from the office of Attorney General followed by the letter of acceptance from Andrew Jackson (signed in type). Other news of the day and advertisements. Also on the front page is the letter which J. H. Eaton had published in The Globe... See More
The Rail Road...
Item #571046
January 23, 1830
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, January 23, 1830 Page 4 features an article entitled "The Rail Road" which reports "The Rail road from Pratt street to the Carrollton Viaduct presented on Saturday a scene of enlivened and animating interest. A vast crowd of persons, attracted by the beauty and mildness of the day, and a number of members of Congress includ... See More
Baseball... Elephant hunting... Cockfighting...
Item #571043
April 11, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 11, 1857 As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume II issue of a very early sporting publication. An article "Base Ball" has the announcement of the elected officers for the Excelsior Base Ball Club of Brooklyn. Another page features an article on "Elepha... See More
Uncommon Military Periodical 1838....
Item #571042
November 08, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, November 8, 1838 Inside has the "Hints for the Creation of a New Bureau"; reports from Commander D.G. Farragut at Vera Cruz; General Taylor and his treaty with the Apalachicola Indian treaty and more. Octavo-size, 16 pages, some lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Extra... Lottery Numbers...
Item #570823
September 23, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1802 This singlesheet EXTRA is "A List of the Prizes, (and Fortunate Numbers) in the FIRST CLASS of South Hadley Canal Lottery." Both the front and back is taken up with the listing of the numbers.
This sheet measures approximately 19.5 x 12 inches, does contain some damp-staining and stray hand-writing at the upper ... See More
Election returns... Runaway ad...
Item #570754
November 22, 1836
HANOVER HERALD, Hanover, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1836. Page 3 features the Official Returns for President and Vice President for Pennsylvania along with the Electoral Election results. The front page of the issue contains a $25.00 Reward for a runaway apprentice. This contains other news and advertisements of the day. This is complete in four pages with scattered lite foxing, otherwise in... See More
Dated in 1810...
Turn of the 19th century Boston...
Item #570739
BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America. in the mid-1800's, the Boston Patriot would become... See More
Dated in 1810...
Turn of the 19th century Boston...
Item #570737
BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, 1810 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1810. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1810 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America.The issue is complete, has light browning and typical (mi... See More
Exploring 2014 through time...
A 3 century set... 1714... 1814... 1914...
Item #570710
January 01, 2014
A Three Issue Set of Authentic Newspapers, one each from 1714, 1814, and 1914. The first issue will likely be from London. Considering the breadth of England's colonial reach, London newspapers/magazines of the day included a wealth of international reporting - and are great to have. The second issue will likely be from the U.S. The third issue will be from the U.S., but may be an illust... See More
Christopher Columbus...
Item #570405
November 19, 1859
NEW YORK SUNDAY PRESS, November 19, 1859 (print only)
This very colorful illustration is a single-page illustration from the Supplement of this publication entitled "Columbus at the Royal Court of Spain".
This measures approximately 14.5 x 9 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.
Thanksgiving Day... Turkey shooting...
Item #570404
November 19, 1859
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)
This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone format.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.
Thanksgiving Day... Turkey shooting...
Item #570403
November 19, 1859
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)
This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone format.
This measures approximately 15.5 x 11 and has scattered lite staining. See photos.
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