Very rare issues from Wyoming...
Item #130320
April 01, 1892
CHEYENNE DAILY SUN, Wyoming, 1892 A very rare issue from Wyoming. This issue is has various tears at the edges with some loss at the margins as well. Some mends on the inside pages. The image shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but dates and actual content vary.
One of the romanticized towns of the true "Old West"...
Item #130321
January 01, 1887
LARAMIE WEEKLY SENTINEL, Wyoming (Territory), 1887 Certainly a very rare title from the true "Old West", and one of the more romanticized towns from the cowboy and gunslinger era. This issue was printed three years before statehood.
Laramie was founded in the mid-1860's as a tent city near the Overland Stage Line route and the Union Pacific portion of the first transcontinenta... See More
Now at the heart of Silicon Valley...
Item #130326
January 01, 1889
THE REDWOOD CITY DEMOCRAT, San Mateo County, California, 1889 Redwood City has remained the county seat since the county's formation in 1856. The land had been part of the Rancho de las Pulgas granted to the Arguello family in 1835 by the Mexican government. Their control was challenged after the Mexican–American War when California became part of the United States. Today it is in ... See More
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.
Item #130361
January 01, 1880
SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT, Stockton, Calif. 1880 a folio-size singlesheet with some literary content, items of topical interest and a few anecdotes; the bkpg. being mostly ads. In good condition.
Item #130450
January 01, 1880
TULARE WEEKLY TIMES, Visalia, California, 1880 A "typical" newspaper from this period with various news of the day and many ads. This issue is browning with some chipping at the margins. Folio-size, 8 pages. Must be handled carefully.
From the mining district... Very early...
Item #130451
January 01, 1890
PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, 1890 A fragile issue--must be handled carefully. An early paper 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, and mostly loose at the spine. Should be handled carefully. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of what yo... See More
Item #130452
January 01, 1892
THE VALLEY REVIEW, Lodi, California, 1892 A typical, 8 page newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Minor wear at the margins, light, even browning, generally good. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary.
Rare title...
Item #130453
January 01, 1905
THE EXETER SUN, Exeter, California, 1905 Here is a title I've never had before, and I only have a few issues. From early in the 20th century, various news of the day. An 8 page newspaper evenly browned, loose at the spine, various chipping at the margins. Must be handled carefully.
Item #130454
SAN MATEO GAZETTE, Redwood City, California, 1875 I only have 1 issue
remaining of this scarce title. News of the day and a wealth of ads.
Evenly browned, tears and chipping at the margins. The issue
shown in the image is an example fo what you will receive.
Item #130455
January 01, 1889
THE WEEKLY SHASTA COURIER, Shasta, California, 1889. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Never bound nor trimmed, some browning at the folds and minor wear at folds as well. Generally good.
Item #130461
THE DEMOCRATIC NEWS, Jacksonville, Oregon, 1870 It is a very rare opportunity for me to be able to offer Oregon newspapers with such an early date. This is a volume two issue with minor edge wear, otherwise in quite nice condition. A four page newspaper. The image shown is a stock photo showing the look and condition of the issue you will receive. The actual issue will be of equal or b... See More
Item #130465
OGDEN JUNCTION, Utah, 1873 Here is a great paper from Ogden, which is rather close to Promontory Point where the completion of the transcontinental railroad was celebrated just five years previous. Signifying that event, this newspaper includes wood engravings of two trains coming together, head to head (see the photo below). A great piece of Western Americana! A 4 page issue of folio size, some l... See More
Item #130469
January 01, 1880
THE MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, California, 1880 An uncommon title from this town. A four page issue with various news of the day and many ads. Some wear & minor tears at the margins, otherwise rather good. I only have a few issues.
Ukiah City...
Item #130470
DEMOCRATIC WEEKLY DISPATCH, Ukiah City, Mendocino County, 1879 A quite scarce title from northern California. News of the day, a wealth of ads, never bound nor trimmed. Various minor tears at the margins, otherwise rather nice.
Nice masthead...
Item #130471
January 01, 1887
MENDOCINO DISPATCH DEMOCRAT, Ukiah City, California, 1887 Nice masthead on this issue. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Inked stamp at the top from the news agent who originally sold this newspaper. Some edge tears & light browning, generally good.
Item #130472
January 01, 1890
THE WEEKLY SHASTA COURIER, Shasta, California 1885-1890. A nice newspaper from Northern California with various news of the day and many ads. Never bound nor trimmed. Nice condition. I have numerous issues from the years noted.
With the name "Sutter" in the title...
Item #130473
WEEKLY SUTTER BANNER, Yuba City, California, 1874 Nice to have a newspaper from early California with the name "Sutter" in the title. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Some light foxing and minor edge wear, mostly nice.
From the mining district...
Item #130476
January 01, 1880
NEVADA DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Nevada City, California, 1879 This town (formerly known as Deer Creek Dry Diggins) was the most important mining town in California in the 1850's. It is situated close to the Nevada border a bit northwest of Lake Tahoe. The historic district today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This is a volume one issue with various news of the day and Western... See More
Item #130479
BROOKLYN HOME JOURNAL, Brooklyn, Alameda County, California, 1871 A scarce & early title I've not had the pleasure of offering before. Some light browning, generally nice.
Item #130492
THE OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, California, 1879-80 A "typical" newspaper from the Old West with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. A few minor edge tears, 4 pages, quite nice condition. The image shown is a stock photo of the look and condition of this title.
A desirable title...
Item #130494
SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL, California, 1871 For some reason this has been a very popular title when I've had it in the past. I have about 9 issues remaining, dating from this very early year. Some tears at the spine and margins but no loss of text. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads.
From the Lake Tahoe area...
Item #130495
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, Truckee, Nevada County, California, 1874 From the
mining area in northwest California, very near Lake Tahoe. Various news
of the day and a wealth of ads which take most if not all of the front
page. Never bound nor trimmed. All issues have damage.
Item #130496
January 01, 1882
TRUCKEE SEMI-WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, Nevada County, California, 1882 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated. Never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some minor tears at margins, mostly nice.
Item #130497
MODESTO HERALD, Stanislaus County, California, 1877 Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well, many of which are illustrated. Never bound nor trimmed, four pages, some minor tears at margins. An inked stamp in the upper corner from the news agent who sold it over 120 years ago!
From Bakersfield...
Item #130501
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 1873
Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. I believe this is the only
title I have from Bakersfield. Various tears at the margins, never
bound nor trimmed, 4 pages, generally nice.
Item #130504
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ARGUS, Merced, California, 1877 A four page
newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads. I don't
find many newspapers from Merced, and I only have a few of this title.
Inked stamp in the masthead done by the news agent who originally sold
this newspaper. Never bound nor trimmed, some tears and roughness at
margins and light browning.
Item #130506
ALAMEDA COUNTY ADVOCATE, Haywood, California, 1872 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Just a volume two issue and my only title from Haywood. Never trimmed. Nice condition.
Item #130507
January 01, 1880
MONTEREY DEMOCRAT, Salinas City, California, 1880 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. A four page newspaper, never bound nor trimmed. Nice condition.
Item #130517
January 01, 1888
SIERRA TRIBUNE, Sierra City, California, 1888 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. From Northern California. Evenly browned throughout (but not really pulpish), some tears & chipping at the margins. Never bound nor trimmed.
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
Uncommon title from the Old West...
Item #130556
THE PLACER WEEKLY ARGUS, Auburn, Placer County, California, 1874 A quite rare title from this town in Northern California, with a wealth of various local and national news of the day, and an interesting wealth of advertisements, many of which have the "typical Old West" look to them. A fascinating look at life in the Old West from a genuine newspaper of that day. You get the comple... See More
Rare... from Auburn, California...
Item #130564
January 01, 1890
PLACER HERALD, Auburn, California, 1890-1892
A fragile issue--must be handled carefully. An early paper 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, and mostly loose at the spine. Should be handled carefully. The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of what ... See More
Very rare mining town newspaper from Northern California...
Item #130588
HAVILAH MINER, Havilah, Kern County, California, 1872 A very rare title from the mining district from during its heyday. This is a volume 1, of which only a few remain.Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Much chipping at the spine with some loss (see photo), both leaves loose at the spine, browning and very fragile. Clear, archival mends are also present.&nbs... See More
With Civil War reports...
Item #140116
August 15, 1863
THE EVENING POST, New York, August 15, 1863 This very large sized 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports with small, one column, back page heads including: "From Charleston" Progress of the Siege" "Our Iron Fleet - A Flag of... See More
With Civil War reports...
Item #140138
August 20, 1863
THE EVENING POST, New York, August 20, 1863 This very large sized 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports with small one column, heads: "Yellow Fever at New Orleans" "Sickness Among Our Soldiers at Vicksburg" "A Rebel Co... See More
Graduation at West point...
Item #140180
June 17, 1864
BOSTON DAILY COURIER, June 17, 1864 See the photo for the front page one column headlines on the graduation at West Point, where General McClellan was the speaker. This lengthy text takes over 2 columns.
You get the complete, 4 page issue, some tears at the margins, and browning at folds, generally nice. Civil War content as well.
Item #140198
July 30, 1863
THE EVENING POST, New York July 30, 1863. This very large sized 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history (The left margin is very closely cropped and there is some loss of text). This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with SMALL one column BACK PAGE headline... See More
Item #140229
January 26, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts January 26, 1865 This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other areas during the w... See More
Item #140230
March 03, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 3, 1865. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other a... See More
Item #140235
March 31, 1865
WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 31, 1865. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on inside pages from the day it was first reported that include the following reports: SEE PHOTO! and more from other ... See More
News from Memphis...
Item #140239
June 16, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, June 16, 1862 Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: 'News From Memphis' 'Condition of Affairs in the City' 'Union Sentiment Displayed' 'Trade Gradually Reviving' 'Circulation of Confederate Paper Forbidden' General Pope at Okolona' and much more.
Item #140490
February 15, 1864
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated February 15, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the following SMALL one column INSIDE PAGE headline(s): "Matters in Rebeldom" "Transf... See More
Item #140492
April 07, 1862
THE PRESS from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and dated April 7, 1862. This large sized 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the day it was first reported with the one column FRONT PAGE headline(s): "The Bombardment of Island No. 10" "The Proceedin... See More
Confederate Newspaper from Columbus, Ohio...
Item #140775
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, 1861-1864* Pro-Confederate Paper
This 8-page newspaper contains news of the day and interesting advertisements throughout. Interesting in that this is a rather rare pro-Confederate newspaper from the North with pro-rebel news. Good condition. Great reading. The image shown is an example of what you will receive. The actual issue will be in equal or better conditi... See More
Early ice skate patent...
Item #140804
November 15, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1862 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Farm Cultivator - Rotary Pump - Early Ice Skates & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Revolving shield gun carriage...
Item #140814
August 01, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 1, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations also have related text.
Item #140900
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, NY, 1864. As you might suspect this publication is filled with military reports, and much from the Civil War. Nice masthead with the engraving of an eagle, and the subtitle: "Gazette Of The Regular And Volunteer Forces." Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Mea... See More
From the Civil War...
Item #140904
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, 1861-1864. Each issue has a front page illustration of the "Community Dwelling at Oneida", and is dated from within the Civil War Era. All issues include period commentary and often contain brief CW reports (inside). See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in... See More
Item #140905
THE OBSERVER, Concord, Massachusetts, 1864. Here is one of the smaller newspapers we have ever offered, measuring just 6 1/2 by 5 inches. This title was published for only about six months from June 1 thru December 7. Contains various tidbits. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Four pages, some light ... See More
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