The Mexican War...
Item #691656
June 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1847 The front page has two columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Ashimun, of Mass., On The Mexican War" which carries over to page 2 as well
Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including; "Letters of the Sec. of War to Gen. Taylor" "Affairs In Mexico" "Additional Items From Vera Cruz"... See More
General Winfield Scott's Proclamation to the people of Mexico...
Item #691655
June 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 15, 1847
* General Winfield Scott
* Letter to the Mexican people
* Mexican-American War
Page 2 begins with: "OFFICIAL--General Scott's Proclamation" to the people of Mexico. It begins: "The late events of the war... make it my duty to address you, in order to lay before you truths of which you are ignorant, beca... See More
The Mexican War... Sale of land in Florida & Missouri...
Item #691653
June 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1847 The front page has 2 documents: "By the President of The United States" concerning the sale of public land in Florida and Missouri, each signed in type: James K. Polk.
All of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a very lengthy editorial: "What We Are Fighting For--New Grounds of the War".
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George Catlin to paint for Versailles... The Smithsonian...
Item #691652
June 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1847 Page 3 has a brief item about the famed artist George Catlin: "Our countryman, Mr. Catlin, has received an order form Louis Philippe to paint 25 large paintings for Versailles, from the designs he submitted to him of the travels of La Salle on the Mississippi, St. Lawrence, and the great lakes of North America."
Also wi... See More
Lengthy on the 'slavery question'... The Mexican War...
Item #691651
June 09, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1847
* David S. Kaufman - U.S. Representative (Texas)
* Question of slavery speech in the House of Congress
Three columns are taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Kaufman, of Texas, On The Slavery Questions" in the house of Representatives. Also within is part 7 of: "Mills' Route To The Pacific".
Mexican War re... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691650
June 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1847 Two columns are taken up with: "Spirit of The Free Press" being various editorials from other newspapers, most focused on the Mexican War.
Also inside: "A Letter From Ex-President Tyler" relating, in part, to the Mexican War. Also: "President Tyler & Texas" "Later From Santa Fe" "Tr... See More
The Mexican War... Slaves or servants?
Item #691647
June 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "The Ten Regiment Bill" "Late From the City of Mexico" and: "Rio De La Plata".
Also inside is: "A Slave Case in Albany" concerning a New Orleans man with two young slaves who arrived in Alb... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691646
June 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "From The Seat of Active War Operations" which takes most of a column; "Official--The Volunteer Staff of the Army" "Speculations Upon the War" "Gen. Zachary Taylor" "Santa Anna" "The Cause of the War" and: "... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691645
May 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Glorious News!" which begins: "This is the glorious title under which all of our recent victories over the Mexicans have been heralded...". Also articles headed: "Shall The War Go On?" and: "For What Purpose is the War Continued?"
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The Mexican War...
Item #691644
May 27, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1847 Page 2 has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the St. Marks vicinity of Florida.
Also inside are reports on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Mills's Route to the Pacific" being #4 of a series; "Further From Gen. Scott's Army"... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691642
May 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1847 Page 3 begins with a nearly full-column article concerning the recent discovery of the planet Neptune. Also on page 3 are a few articles on the Mexican War including: "Illustrated Life of Gen. Winfield Scott" "Departure of Troops" "The 'Second Conquest' of Mexico" "and a half-column articl... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691640
May 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1847 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Mill's Route to the Pacific Ocean". And page 3 has many reports on the Mexican War with: "Our Armies In Mexico" "Extract of a Letter from Lieu. Corwin" "The Indiana Volunteers--Again" which is a letter datelined at "Camp Buena Vista"... See More
The Mexican War, and the pyramids of Egypt...
Item #691638
May 18, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1847 Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Vera Cruz" "The United States 'Mexican Tariff' " From the South" which includes several news reports; "Santa Anna's Plan of the Campaign" and "The Battle of Buena Vista--Its Importance Considered".
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Topography of the American West... The Mexican War...
Item #691634
May 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1847 Half of the front page is taken up with an interesting & very detailed report to Congress: "Fremont's Topographical and Scientific Maps" which concerns much of explorations in the American West.
Inside has much on the Mexican War including: "Particulars of the Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "The Mexic... See More
Creating New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, Texas...
Item #691630
May 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1847
* New Braunfels & Fredericksburg, Texas
* German settlements founding - creation
Page 2 has a great, 1 1/3 column article headed: "Affairs In New Mexico" with much on the Mexican War. Also inside: "Gen. Scott's Advance" which is on the war as well.
Page 2 also has: "The German Colony In Texa... See More
Four early reports from Southern California...
Item #691629
May 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1847 The front page features four letters each signed in type by: J. W. Kearny, concerning his work in Southern California. Two are datelined from San Diego & the other two from Los Angeles. The population of San Diego was less than 650 at the time.
Page 3 has: "The March To Mexico" "The Abandonment of Chihuahua"... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #691628
May 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1847 Pages 2 and 3 contain much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "Senator Corwin and the Mexican War" "Prospects of the War" "Mexican Affairs" "Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "From Matamoros" "From Tampico" "From Vera Cruz".
Also an interesting: "... See More
In honor of Lincoln's first birthday since his assassination...
Item #691626
February 13, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1866
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st birthday since assassination
* George Bancroft memorial oration
The top of the front page has column heads: "LINCOLN" "The Martyr President" "Oration By George Bancroft" "The Flags on the Public Buildings at Half Mast" and more, with very lengthy text. This was in honor of the firs... See More
On the 1846 discovery of the planet Neptune...
Item #691609
April 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 15, 1847
* re. the discovery of the planet Neptune
* French astronomer Urbain Le Verrier
Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with much detail--very scientific--concerning the recent discovery of the new planet known as Neptune. Credit is given to Urbain Le Verrier but much work was done by others as well.
This is no typical 2-para... See More
Terrific issue on building the Smithsonian "Castle" in the nation's capital...
Item #691600
March 23, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Construction of the "Castle"
* Washington D.C. publication
Page 3 has a wonderful article on the building of what we now know as the "Castle", the original building of the Smithsonian Institution.
It is headed: "Smithsonian Institution" and bits include: &... See More
1867 Kidder fight massacre...
Item #691558
July 15, 1867
NEW YORK HERALD, July 15, 1867
* Kidder Fight (Massacre) - Kansas
* General George Armstrong Custer
* Pawnee Killer - Cheyenne Sioux Indians
Page 6 has an article headed: "The Indian War" and more. The text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.
Closing items on the Mexican War... On annexing Texas to the Union...
Item #691550
January 26, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1848
* Mexican War closing events
* re. Annexation of Texas
Page 2 includes: "Extract from Mr. Benton's Bill to Provide for the Annexation of Texas to the United States". This is followed by a letter datelined from the "Hermitage, Sept. 4, 1836" signed by Andrew Jackson concerning Sam Houston as the lea... See More
Disunion & the national crisis... Mormons on Lincoln's election...
Item #691532
December 11, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1860
* Pre-Civil War Southern tensions - secession ?
* Mormons on Abraham Lincoln's election
A great issue from several months before the outbreak of the Civil War, with ominous first column heads including; "THE NATIONAL CRISIS" "The Secession Question Before Congress" "Latest Reports From the South" and more.
Also o... See More
On John Brown... On the case of a fugitive slave, and a slave ship...
Item #691531
November 17, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 17, 1859
* John Brown's armed insurrection
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
Page 2 begins with: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" & further down the column: "Capt. John Brown's Early History--Almost A D.D." which mentions he almost died years earlier.
Page 4 has: "The Case of the Fugitive Slave Columbus Jones" as well a... See More
The situation in Atlanta... Newspaper from the Confederate capital...
Item #691527
November 09, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 9, 1864 A wealth of war-related reports in this issue including: "THE WAR NEWS" "The Situation At Atlanta" "Latest News From the North "Startling Revelation in Indiana" "Guerrillas in Kentucky" "The Fall of Plymouth--Full Particulars" "A Yankee Graveyard" and much more.
Complete as a si... See More
On the Presidential election, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #691526
November 12, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1864
* re. Abraham Lincoln 2nd election victory
A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" with subheads: "From Petersburg--From the Valley--Georgia". Also: "The Yankee Presidential Elections" notes frustration in not knowing the outcome.
Other front page reports: "Additio... See More
Sherman in Georgia, in a Confederate newspaper...
Item #691520
November 28, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 28, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the Sea beginning
A wealth of war-related reports on the front page including: "THE WAR NEWS" "Yankee Barbarism" "Confederate Congress" "From The Valley" "Later From the North---Sherman In Georgia--His Order Prep... See More
Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
Item #691518
January 01, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer
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*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple examples. This listing is for a single issue.
An authent... See More
Tombstone Epitaph shortly after the gunfight at the OK Corral...
Item #691509
December 04, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, Dec. 4, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Post Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in po... See More
1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll....
Item #691508
February 03, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* United States Marine Corps (USMC)
* Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign
The front page has a four column headline: "U.S. FORCES CAPTURE MAIN AIRFIELD, SEIZE TWO MORE ISLETS IN MARSHALLS AREA" with subheads and 2 photos of the commanding Generals. (see)
Comple... See More
War reports from the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #691493
August 19, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 19, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
Nice to have a newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has much reporting on the Civil War including: "The War News" with subheads: "From Petersburg--From the Valley--The Virginia Military Institute--Affairs At Mobile" and: "Additional From the ... See More
War reports from the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #691492
August 16, 1864
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
Nice to have a newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy.
The front page has much reporting on the Civil War including: "The War News" "The Situation in Georgia" "The Fighting At Mobile" "From Atlanta" "The Latest From the North" & mo... See More
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #691485
January 17, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1848 The front page has much concerning: "The Army Court Martial" of Col. Fremont. The back page has; "Late From Mexico" with several subheads including: "Destination of Troops" "Reorganization of the Mexican Army" Also: "...a Copy of the General Orders...lately issued by Gen. Scott".
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When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #691484
January 20, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 1 and 4 reports from the: "House of Representatives" with mention of Abraham Lincoln.
The ftpg. has a lengthy address by Mr. Jamison which mentions in part: "...The gentleman from Illinois, from the Hardin and Baker district, (Mr. Lincoln,) took a strange position before the America... See More
Peace terms accepted: World War II is over...
Item #691463
August 14, 1945
THE CINCINNATI POST--2nd EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
* Nice headline for display
Two-line banner headline proclaims: "PEACE TERMS ACCEPTED, JAPANESE INFORM SWISS" with subhead: "Japs Calling Ships At Sea, Allies Hear" "Yanks Wreck 43 Jap Ships - 600 Planes Used In One Attack" "3 B-29 Fleets Renew Raids On Nip Islan... See More
Lincoln's journey to Washington... The Union is about to divide...
Item #691454
February 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1861
* President elect Abe Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Page 3 has a report from Phila. on the crisis of the Union with subheads: "Making Progress--How We Stand the Crisis--Remedy Wanted--Colored Exodus--Naval Activity--Fugitive Slaves".
* President elect Abe Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Page 3 has a report from Phila. on the crisis of the Union with subheads: "Making Progress--How We Stand the Crisis--Remedy Wanted--Colored Exodus--Naval Activity--Fugitive Slaves".
Page 4 has a nice editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Positi
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Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #691452
September 13, 1861
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1861 The front page has various column heads on the Civil War: "Skirmish on the Potomac" "Rosecrans Hard After Floyd" "Skirmishing In Missouri" "From Gen. Rosecrans' Expedition" and more.
Four pages, large folio size, the folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Jeff Davis' speech to the troops...
Item #691445
October 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech to troops
* Battle of Bristow - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "H... See More
Abraham Lincoln Proclamation for more soldiers…
Item #691444
October 19, 1863
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 19, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The front page begins with nice column heads including: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Proclamation of the President" "300,000 Volunteers Called For" which signed in type by him: Abraham Lincoln.
Also: "From the Southwest" "Reel Raid on the Memphi
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* President Abraham Lincoln
* Proclamation for more soldiers
The front page begins with nice column heads including: "THE LATEST NEWS" "Proclamation of the President" "300,000 Volunteers Called For" which signed in type by him: Abraham Lincoln.
Also: "From the Southwest" "Reel Raid on the Memphi
Nice headlines on Lincoln's first election...
Item #691442
November 08, 1860
THE LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER, Connecticut, Nov. 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected president
* America about to change
Page 2 begins with one of the nicest stack of column heads on Lincoln's first election we have seen. They included: "VICTORY ! VICTORY !! " "Great Republican Victory!" " 'Old Abe' the Next President!!" "Secession And Fusion Simmered... See More
Early Nazi party newspaper...
Item #691418
DER BEOBACHTER (The Observer), Germany, Sept. 26, 1935 Obviously a newspaper of the Nazi party as the masthead includes 3 swastika symbols.Complete in 12 pages, 12 by 18 1/4 inches, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #691413
September 20, 1881
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* First report coverage of his death
Half of the first column of the front page is taken up with a nice stack of heads on the death of President James Garfield: "AT REST" "The Nation's Sufferer Dies" "President Garfield's End" "A Brilliant and Useful L... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927....
Item #691411
April 18, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 18, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Cairo, Illinois & more
The front page has a great banner headline: "FLOODS COST 9,000 HOMES" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning, some margins wear, generally good.
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Benjamin Harrison wins the Presidency...
Item #691401
November 07, 1888
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1888 The first column of the front page has nice heads on the election of Benjamin Harrison as President: "HARRISON ! " "Protection Apparently Victorious in Every Northern State Except Two" "New Jersey Probably Democratic" "New York & Connecticut Practically Conceded to the Republican" and more.
Eight pages, rejoin... See More
1937 Jagadish Chandra Bose death...
Item #691400
November 24, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1937
* Jagadish Chandra Bose death
* Indian polymath - scientist
* Biologist, physicist, botanist
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "SIR JAGADISH BOSE, SCIENTIST, 78, DIES" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Jagadish Chandra Bose (30 November 1858 – 23 November 1... See More
Women's temperance crusade of 1874...
Item #691398
February 21, 1874
INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1874
* Women and the Temperance movement
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio
The top of the front page has a great & very lengthy report concerning the Woman's Crusade against alcohol in Ohio, a notable event with much web coverage: "The Conquering Crusade - Women War Notes". The article t... See More
Early San Diego... Susan B. Anthony...
Item #691385
June 20, 1873
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, June 20, 1873
* Susan B. Anthony found guilty of voting
* Women's suffrage - Woman's rights advocate
A very early issue from this famous Southern California city. The population was just 2,300 at the time.
Various local reports, but also a page 2 item: "Susan B. Anthony Convicted--Jury Not Yet Agreed in Case of Inspectors", on her ... See More
James Garfield is elected President...
Item #691384
November 03, 1880
CHRONICLE & NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3, 1880
* General James A. Garfield
* Presidential election win (1st report)
The front page haw a treat stack of first column headlines taking over three-quarters of the column, including: "OVERWHELMING!" "The Greatest Political Battle!" "The Grandest Republican Victory" "GARFIELD VINDICATED" &... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #691382
September 22, 1881
THE ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Sept. 22, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* First report of his death
Pages 2 and 3 have all columns in black mourning rules for the death of President Garfield. The top of a page 2 column has heads: "DEAD ! " "The President Nor More!" "The Dead Messenger Comes Suddenly" "The Sad Particulars... See More
Death of President Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #691370
July 24, 1885
DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 24, 1885
* General Ulysses S. Grant death w/ portrait print
The entire front page--and continuing on page 4--is great coverage of the death of President Ulysses S. Grant. All columns on all 8 pages have black mourning rules.
The front page begins with a print of him, and heads: "CONQUERED!" "The King of 'Terrors Wins the Wag... See More
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