George Washington "signature" on the front page...
Item #704065
April 19, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 19, 1797 The front page contains an Act of Congress, taking close to a full column of text, being: "An Act for Raising a Further sum of Money by additional Duties on certain Articles imported; & for other purposes." which is signed in script type: Go. Washington.
This was one of just a few newspapers that used the script type for signatures of... See More
Washington signs America's first Copyright Act...
Item #704053
July 17, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1790 A nice & very historic issue for display, as fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning by securing the Copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors & Proprietors of such Copies during the Times therein mentioned."
This is a terrific issue for anyone interes... See More
John Adams' script signatures...
Item #704048
June 09, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1798
* United States - U.S. Congress
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a poem titled: "Adams And Liberty - The Boston Patriotic Song, Written by Thomas Paine, A. M." (likely Robert Treat Paine, sources differ)
The front page has 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in b... See More
A Washington Act of Congress begins the front page...
Item #704043
November 26, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
* re. census of South Carolina
The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Farther Time for Making Returns of the Enumeration of the Inhabitants in the District of South Carolin... See More
Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army...
Item #704005
September 11, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 11, 1799 Inside has much on the war in Europe including: "Army of Italy" "Army of the Danube" and other datelines from Vienna, Zurich, London, etc.
Page 3 has: "Latest News of Buonaparte in Egypt" which includes: "...Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army, who are very discontented..."... See More
John Brown's raid, plus much more...
Item #703967
November 08, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV - West Virginia
The front page has various reports on the Harper's Weekly insurrection as well as other items of collector interest.
Among the column heads are: "The Harper's Ferry Insurrection - Lecture by Rev. J. Sella Martin" "Capture of Two Slavers&q... See More
America's first land victory in the War of 1812...
Item #703932
October 10, 1812
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Oct. 10, 1812 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Gallant Defense Of Fort Harrison - Letter from Capt. Z. Taylor, Commanding Fort Harrison, Indiana territory, to Gen. Harrison".
This was the siege of Fort Harrison, an engagement that lasted from September 4 to 12, 1812. it was won by an outnumbered United States force garrisoned inside t... See More
Black-bordered for the death of George Washington...
Item #703928
February 01, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Feb. 1, 1800 All four pages have black mourning rules for the recent death of George Washington although we find no content concerning his death or funeral.
Four pages, nice condition.
Eulogy on the death of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #703861
May 03, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 3, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Funeral train cortege arrives in Chicago
Pages 2 and 3 have several reports relating to both Lincoln's funeral and the final events of the Civil War, including: "The President's Remains" "The Cortege at Chicago" "The War" and more.
Four pages, never bound no ... See More
Eulogy on the death of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #703860
May 01, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 1, 1865 The front page has a very lengthy: "Eulogy by the Hon. George Bancroft, Delivered in the City of New York, Tuesday, April 25th, 1865" headed: "Abraham Lincoln".
Inside pages contain: "The President's Remains" "The Funeral Cortege" "View Of The Rebel Lee" "The War" and other end-of-war... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Adams, and Jefferson...
Item #703809
April 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790
* Act of Congress re. North Carolina's Western lands
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year.
Over half of page 3 is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "...a ... See More
North Carolina ratified the Constitution... New lighthouses...
Item #703785
January 06, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, January 6, 1790
* United States U.S. Constitution
* North Carolina ratification (last)
* Post "Bill of Rights" acceptance
Page 3 has a report of a tour through South Carolina with mention of Columbia & Cape Fear, including: "A light house is now building on Cape Fear which it is expected will be finished in about ... See More
Death of Mrs. Washington, the President's mother...
Item #703749
September 02, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 2, 1789
Beginning on page 1, taking all of page 2 & some of page 3 is the very lengthy: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress" offering some wonderful insight into the formation of the federal government.
Page 3 has a brief yet very noteworthy item: "Extract of a letter from Fredericksburg, August 29. Mrs. Washington, the ... See More
The most influential speech in support of the Constitution...
Item #703647
November 22, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1787
* James Wilson - State House Yard speech
* Support for the newly drafted U.S. Constitution
* One of the first public defenses after signing
As soon as the Constitution was presented to the public it was met with an onslaught of criticism that its defenders would need to counter. It initially fell to the Constitution's champions ... See More
Washington signs two Acts of Congress... Finding a site for Congress...
Item #703607
September 16, 1789
MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 16, 1789 The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the "Act Registering & Clearing Vessels Regulating the Coasting Trade...", signed in script type: George Washington.
Nice page 2 discussion in Congress on proposed sites for the new federal government, and on the salaries for various officers.
The back page has th... See More
Building & dedicating Fort Fayette in Pennsylvania... The Second Militia Act...
Item #703606
June 02, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1792
* 2nd - Second Militia Act of 1792
* President George Washington signs
* Fort Lafayette - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Major General Anthony Wayne
Most of the front page is taken up with a Act of Congress now known as the Second Militia Act, signed in script type by the President, Go. Washington on May 8, 1792.
It is officially entitled:... See More
Death of John Paul Jones & a letter by Thomas Paine...
Item #703598
September 26, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1792
* John Paul Jones death - pirate ?
* Revolutionary War naval commander
* "Father of the American Navy
Most of the front page is taken up with "Mr. Paine's Letters to Lord Onslow" which has two of them, each signed in type: Thomas Paine.
The balance of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "John Pau... See More
Nice comments on Alexander Hamilton... Multiple John Adam's script signatures...
Item #703585
August 11, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 11, 1798 The front page begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One concerns suspending commercial trade with France due to the on-going XYZ Affair and the coming Quasi-War. The front page also has: "American Navy Spirt" with a list of 16 toasts: "Drank on board the Frigate Constellation at sea... See More
The Constellation & Constitution are almost ready... The ingrate Thomas Paine...
Item #703582
June 14, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 14, 1797
* USS Constitution & Constellation
* United States Navy first warships
A page 2 report notes: "Gen. Smith (of Baltimore)...mentioned that the Constellation frigate, building at that place, would be launched the 4th of July next. The Constitution, building here will be afloat the second week of August--She has upwards of 20... See More
Bunker Hill... Post Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #703551
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790 Certainly the prime piece is the very nice, full page engraved plate captioned: "View of Bunker's Hill" which is accompanied by a brief article which includes: "...very accurate & pretty drawing of Bunker's Hill, within the encampments of the Generals Howe and Clinton, and Charles Town, as it appeared after being... See More
On the independence of America...
Item #703516
June 20, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 20, 1782
* American independence ?
* Revolutionary War Era
* In a patriot publication
The front page begins with a letter from the King of France to Count de Rochambeau concerning hopes for peace and events at the close of the Revolutionary War. Also a front page item: "Seasonable Thoughts" noting in part: "The conduct... See More
John Adams becomes the American Ambassador to England...
Item #703445
June 04, 1785
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 4, 1785 The front page begins with a brief item noting John Adams being formally received as the American ambassador to England: "This day John Adams, Esq., minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, had a private audience or His Majesty to deliver his credentials...".
Eight pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Much fine war-related content...
Item #703441
November 28, 1778
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Nov. 28, 1778
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...that General Clinton being advised of a body of Washington's troops reining in the Jerseys, consisting of horse, called ably Washington's Regiment...body of infantry in pursuit of them...surprised an... See More
The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…
Item #703376
May 30, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776
* Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
* Critical British response
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICA on several Interesting Subjects. October, Price 1s, 6d&quo... See More
The Howe's offer pardon to those who return their allegiance to the King...
Item #703273
December 19, 1776
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 19, 1776
* Great year to have in a publication (1776)
* General William Howe offers pardons - clemency
* American patriots asked to pledge oath to the crown
Taking close to half of the front page is a notable: "PROCLAMATION" by Richard Viscount Howe and William Howe.
Keeping in mind that Washington had ju... See More
Terrific account of the British evacuating Boston... Fate of Ethan Allen...
Item #703272
March 21, 1776
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, March 21, 1776
* British evacuation of Boston, Mass.
* American siege of Boston ends
* Ethan Allen on British prison ships
* Early American Revolutionary War
It would be difficult to find a better newspaper to report the historic evacuation of Boston by the British in 1776 than this issue.
Printed across t... See More
Tennis at Newport...
Item #703252
September 05, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1885 Although there are many fine prints in this issue, the most desired may well be the nice full page print captioned: "Lawn Tennis At Newport--the Tournament, From the Upper Balcony of the Casino". There is a related article on a following page.
Other prints include a full front page: "Burning of Old Men-Of-War at Blum Beach, Lon... See More
Work progressing on the construction of the Capitol and "president's house"...
Item #703224
July 28, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, July 28, 1798 The front page has a nice report noting: "The public buildings in the Federal City progress with the greatest rapidity. The frame of the roof of the capitol is already in its place & a considerable part of it covered with plank...The workmanship is worthy [of] the grandeur of the building...The roof of the west end of the President's house ... See More
1813 fall of Fort Niagara...
Item #703068
February 08, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 8, 1814
* Capture of Fort Niagara
* War of 1812 British victory
The front page has "Relations With France" which includes documents signed in type by James Madison and James Monroe. Also on the front page are "From Canadian Papers" and "General Orders" which relate to the War of 1812, as well as "Canadian Legislature&quo... See More
Much news from the War of 1812...
Item #703012
April 27, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 27, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "British Parliament - American Affairs" which carries over to page 2.
Inside: "Impressment of American Seamen" " which includes 3 affidavits; "To the Young Men of Ohio" "Northwestern Army" "Naval Memoranda" with the back page having letters from Baltimore, Fort St... See More
Two front page Acts signed by President Jefferson...
Item #702776
March 22, 1808
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 22, 1808 Over half of the front page is taken up with a very lengthy: "Act Making Appropriations for the Support of the Government during the year 1808", signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
This is then followed by another Act of Congress which relates to the 1806 Non-Importation Act, also signed: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, han... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #702766
March 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, March 2, 1802 Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,&rdquo... See More
U.S.S. Constellation victorious over the French frigate La Vengeance... Act of Congress for the governance of the Navy...
Item #702765
August 04, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Aug. 4 and 11, 1800 This is a pair of consecutive issues.
Page 2 of Aug. 4 has a nice report on the naval battle between the USS Constellation and the French frigate La Vengeance, a single-ship action during the Quasi-War (see the web for details). It was a victory for the U.S. Navy however the report here implies it was a victory for the French.
Page 2 a... See More
Proclamation of war: the War of 1812 begins...
Item #702751
June 26, 1812
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 26, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* President James Madison proclamation
The middle of the front page has the very historic: "Proclamation" "By The President of the United States of America" & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United States & Engla... See More
Colonies wish to declare themselves "free and independent"...
Item #702532
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1776 It is rare to find newspapers or magazines with the magical date of "July, 1776". Here is one.The first article is: "Debate on the American Restraining Bill" with has much interesting reading and takes six pages. There are also 3 pages of text on events in America, including: "Proceedings of the American Colonists since ... See More
Pamphlet: sermon on the death of George Washington...
Item #702519
February 22, 1800
Pamphlet with the outer wrapper noting: "Mr. Flint's Discourse On the Death of General Washington".
The full title page inside has: "A DISCOURSE Delivered at Hartford, Feb. 22, 1800, The Day Set Apart By Recommendation of Congress, Two Pay A Tribute of Respect to the Memory GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON, Who Died, December 14th, 1799. By Abel Flint, Pastor of the South Church... See More
Considerable coverage on the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #702449
May 19, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1865 Among the front page first column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Full Report of the Proceedings & Evidence of Thurs." "A Plan for Destroying Northern Ships & Towns Sent to Jeff. Davis" & more.
This trial coverage carries over to the back page.
Eight pages, evenly toned throughout, a bit irregular at the b... See More
Charges filed against the conspirators...
Item #702447
May 16, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder
* Trial of the Assassins
* Indictment of the assassins
* Confederate yellow fever plot
Among the front page column heads are: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "The Charges & Specifications Against the Prisoners" "Davis, Sanders, Tucker, Thompson, and Clay in the Indictment" "They are Ch... See More
Lewis and Clark return from their historic journey...
Item #702428
November 01, 1806
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 1, 1806 Page 2 has a notable report on the arrival of Lewis and Clark in St. Louis, after their 2-1/2 year expedition.
It is datelined "Washington City, Oct. 27" and begins: "It is, with the sincerest pleasure, that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of CAPTAIN LEWIS, with his exploring party, at St. Lewis [sic]. The President has rece... See More
President Jefferson reports on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...
Item #702422
March 05, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Lewis and Clark expedition
Page 2 begins with a message from the President to the House signed in type: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
A few portions include: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to explore the river Missouri from its... See More
Death of Frank Sinatra, from the city where he lived & died...
Item #702293
May 16, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998
* Frank Sinatra death (1st report)
* American singer and actor
* "Ol' Blue Eyes" - Best publication ?
The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of him from 1955. The report carries over to pages 14, 15 & 18 with... See More
Difficulties between General Fremont and President Lincoln...
Item #702206
October 10, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1861
* Uncommon pro Confederate publication
* Abraham Lincoln & John C. Fremont
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles are: "The Slaves as a Military Element in the South" "The Battle at Springfield, Mo."
... See More
On the Fremont emancipation controversy...
Item #702204
September 26, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
The front page has a nearly full column editorial headed: "Gen. Fremont & his Proclamation". As a bit of background, in late August 1861. Fremont placed all of Missouri under martial law believing that
... See More
For the working man...
Item #702141
August 09, 1884
LABOR WORLD, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1884 This is a union-focused newspaper, in support of the working man. The full front page is a political cartoon showing "Columbia" and President G. Cleveland.
Eight pages, various wear at the margins, some archival mends at margin tears.
The gold ink Jenny Lind promotional newspaper...
Item #702131
January 01, 1851
THE JENNY LIND, Boston This is an 1851 souvenir newspaper from Jenny Lind's legendary first American tour, featuring portraits and articles on the "Swedish Nightingale" and P. T. Barnum, who managed her tour. Barnum's advance publicity made Lind a celebrity even before she arrived in the U.S., and tickets for her first concerts were in such demand that Barnum sold them by auction... See More
Printed on brown, very thick paper...
Item #702130
March 19, 1881
THE SUN, Edgar, Nebraska, March 19, 1881 A very unusual newspaper printed under stress condition, using newsprint that is almost as thick as what would be found in a pizza box. It is brown in color and slightly coarse in texture.
The reason is explained at the top: "This issue of The Sun is not as handsome as former ones, and all on account of the recent freshets [heavy rain storms cau... See More
Honoring the Rev. Dr. Joseph Priestley...
Item #702008
April 08, 1797
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 8, 1797 Both the front page and page 2 have advertisements for a circus, which is early for such ads in America. Page 2 also has an article on: "Doctor Priestley" reporting on an event honoring the Rev. Dr. Joseph Priestley, credited with discovering oxygen.
Four pages, great condition.... See More
From a small mining town in Northern California...
Item #702006
May 15, 1880
AMADOR DISPATCH, Jackson, California, May 15, 1880 Jackson was founded in 1848 at a year-round spring, settled by American pioneers and then gold-seekers upon its discovery at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. It was also a convenient stopping place on the road from Sacramento to the southern mines.
Among the articles: "A Leadville Marriage" "From Sutter Creek"
... See More
Lincoln's 2nd inauguration, with his inaugural address on the front page...
Item #701971
March 06, 1865
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, March 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration
* Inaugural address on the ftpg.
* Closing weeks of the Civil War
The front page has a stack of column heads on both Lincoln's second inauguration as President, as well as the latest reports on the Civil War's final weeks.
They include: "Inauguration Day" "President Lincol... See More
Fascinating Confederate newspaper, created from the ashes of the burned city of Columbia...
Item #701896
April 08, 1865
COLUMBIA PHOENIX, South Carolina, April 8, 1865
* American Civil War ending
* Extremely rare Confederate
* Post burning of Columbia
This is one of the more intriguing newspapers from the South during the Civil War. Not only was it printed during the closing days of the Civil War, but due to the shortage of newsprint this issue was printed on short and uncommonly wide news... See More
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