Naval battles in the War of 1812...
Item #701028
September 15, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 15, 1813
* Naval battles during War of 1812
Among the page 2 reports on the War of 1812 are: "Progress of the War" "War On Lake Ontario" "War On Lake Erie" "War In The Chesapeake" "Capt. Broke's Challenge" which has a letter from Capt. Broke to Captain Lawrence; "Essex American Frigate" am... See More
Documents signed by Madison, Monroe, Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #701019
July 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 23, 1813 Pages 1 & 2 have a lengthy report from the Secretary of State, signed in type: James Monroe, & prefaced with a brief note signed by the President: James Madison. Inside has 2 more letters signed by James Monroe, plus one signed by: Napoleon.
A few reports on the War of 1812: "Alarm at Washington" "Blockade of New Londo... See More
The first of this title we have encountered...
Item #701015
March 09, 1889
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE, Boston, March 9, 1889
* Rare temperance movement publication
* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor
As the title would suggest, the cause of this newspaper is the prohibition of alcohol. The masthead notes: "Published Monthly by the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society". The content is almost entirely taken up with this focus.
Complete as a single ... See More
Five Acts of Congress, one for punishing piracy...
Item #701005
May 27, 1820
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, May 27, 1820
* President James Madison
* United States Congress
* Five acts w/ piracy - pirates
The back page has a full column taken up with 4 Acts of Congress, one for: "...punishing the crime of piracy" and another for: "...continuing the work upon the center building of the Capitol...", plus one on page 2 as well. E... See More
"Mourning" for the Judiciary Act...
Item #700969
July 10, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802 The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition.
Events from the end of the War of 1812...
Item #700962
January 12, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1815 Various items regarding the latter events of the War of 1812 including: "More Peace Rumors!" "Latest From Canada" "Affairs In the North" "British Expedition to Louisiana" "Affairs in the South" "Tribute To Valour" "Invasion Threatened" and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Beginning the development of Florida...
Item #700950
March 13, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824
* Development of Florida beginning
The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".
Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Act of Congress on the front page... Andrew Jackson as a candidate for President...
Item #700948
June 09, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1824 The front page has an Act of Congress: "An Act Enabling the Claimants to lands Within the Limits of the State of Missouri and Territory of Arkansas in institute Proceedings to try the Validity of their Claims".
Also on the front page: "General Jackson" which concerns him running for President.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... See More
In-house real estate periodical...
Item #700937
April 01, 1909
STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, April, 1909 A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company.
Printed on coated stock paper, very nice condition, pin holes at the blank spine from disbinding.
Eight pages measuring 10 by 7 inches, tiny pinholes at the blank spine, very bice condition.
News from Charleston & Boston: naval concerns, hopes for a peace among the Indians...
Item #700801
December 09, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 9, 1771 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Boston. Bits include: "...a chief of the Mohawk Tribe of Indiana...arrived in town & have had several conferences with...Lieutenant Governor...to make a general peace between the Six Nations & all the tribes inhabiting from the Ohio to the Chicasahs...... See More
French & Indian War reports from America...
Item #700794
December 26, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 26, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Annapolis Albany, Boston, and New York, all with reports concerning the French & Indian War.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Oliver Hazard Perry... Danvers, Massachusetts...
Item #700691
August 12, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 12, 1854 In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.
Among the prints within: "O.H. Perry on the front page, with text. Inside includes 2 pages with 6 prints of "French Foot Chasseurs" or soldiers; "View of Danvers, From the Cemetery, Harmon... See More
George Christy, of the Christy Minstrels...
Item #700690
November 25, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1854 A title much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. The masthead features a very decorative engraving of Boston Harbor.
Perhaps the most notable prints are the 3 on the back page, with an ar... See More
Illustrated newspaper before Harper's Weekly...
Item #700689
December 23, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 23, 1854 In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.
Among the prints within: "The Holy Land" "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, at Jerusalem"; four prints on the: "Siege of Sebastopol" "The Croton Aqueduct" which supplied wa... See More
Follow-up on Napoleon Buonaparte: after Waterloo...
Item #700682
September 08, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Sept. 8, 1815 There is much on Napoleon after the historic Battle of Waterloo, with: "Cessation of Hostilities" "Note In Buonaparte's Hand-writing" "Bonaparte's Port-Folio" "Bonaparte In London" "Of the Future Government of France" 'Buonaparte's Comparisons" a report beginning: "It would... See More
Andrew Jackson was killed? Napoleon was hanged?
Item #700679
August 18, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Aug. 18, 1815
* Death of General Andrew Jackson (false)
The most interesting report is on page 2: "DEATH OF GEN. JACKSON" which includes a report: "...that the hero of N. Orleans is no more--he was challenged by Col. Benton but refused to fight him, and Benton afterward met him and shot him in the street..." but then they leave some ro... See More
Hornet captures the British ship Penguin... Extensive on Dartmoor Prison...
Item #700678
July 21, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, July 21, 1815
* Capture of HMS Penguin
* Tristan da Cunha
* Dartmoor Prison
* Post War of 1812
Nearly a full column on the front page is taken up with: "Official Account of the Capture of the Penguin" which was the last action of the War of 1812.
This report is the official letter from Capt. Biddle, commander of the American ship Hornet &... See More
Just after the War of 1812...
Item #700676
June 02, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 2, 1815 The front page has most of a column taken up with: "The Slave Trade". Nearly half of the front page is tan up with: "Gen. Wilkinson's
Trial".
In 1811 Wilkinson was accused of spying for the Spanish, becoming the highest ranking official in U.S. history ever to face an espionage trial.
Inside has: "Military... See More
The President signs the treaty with Algiers...
Item #700655
January 06, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 6, 1816 Over 1 1/2 columns on the ftpg. are taken up with the: "Treaty With Algiers" which is signed in type by the President: James Madison, and also by the Secretary of State: James Monroe.
A brief item regarding this on page 2, as well as: "Treaty With the Indians".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor tears at the margins, nice c... See More
On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...
Item #700652
December 17, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803
* First Barbary War - Tripolitan
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, including mention of Rogers, Campbell, Bainbridge & Preble. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also mention of a bil... See More
Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...
Item #700651
December 05, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.
One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Of the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is follow... See More
Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...
Item #700650
January 02, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802 The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.
F... See More
Much on a naval battle in the First Barbary War...
Item #700645
December 11, 1804
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 11, 1804 Page 2 begins with a full column taken up with reports headed: "The War With Tripoli" known as the First Barbary War. Included is a quite lengthy letter reporting a naval battle, with much detail.
Four pages, good condition.
AI notes: In 1804, the U.S. Navy brig Syren took part in the bombardments of Tripoli during the First Barbary ... See More
War declared against Great Britain...
Item #700626
June 24, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1812
* War of 1812 declared
* Declaration of war
* President James Madison
On page 2 under " WAR ! Unqualified WAR ! " is a report stating in part: "The overwhelming calamity--so much dreaded by many--so little expected by the community at large--but so long considered inevitable by a few--has befallen OUR COUNTRY--and ... See More
George Washington "signature" on the front page...
Item #700624
April 19, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 19, 1797
* President George Washington
* Act of Congress script signature
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 ... See More
Four George Washington signatures on the front page...
Item #700623
April 26, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797
* President George Washington
* United States Congress acts
The front page features not one, but four documents each signed by the President: Go. Washington, three of them are signed in the very desirable script type. One of the Acts relates to fixing the military establishment of the United States.
Four pages, very light damp staining at ... See More
Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...
Item #700622
April 22, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797
* President George Washington's last day in office
* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type
The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More
The historic Boston Non-Importation Agreement...
Item #700584
May 15, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769
* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement
* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania publication
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Speech of Th-m-s P--wn--ll, Esq. in the House of "Commons, in Favour of America" which is an interesting defen... See More
Ethan Allen a prisoner... Two letters from George Washington... N.Y. governor hopes for reconciliation...
Item #700574
April 04, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE: OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, April 4, 1776 A wealth of fine content in this issue from this desirable year.
Page 2 has a wonderful address from the Massachusetts Council offering praise and support to "His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United American Colonies". This is followed by the heartfelt response fro... See More
Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #700461
July 10, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1813 The front page has: "Occasional Remarks On the Present Unjust War" meaning the War of 1812.
Inside has a: "Proclamation - Of His Majesty the Emperor, to the Army" signed in type by: Napoleon, concerning his recent military conquests.
Also reports concerning the War of 1812 with "Rigorous Blockade" "From Virg... See More
Promoting the abolitionists' cause...
Item #700260
December 11, 1844
EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1844
* Rare anti-slavery publication
* Abolition movement - free slaves
One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect.
This abolitionist newspaper was first published in New York City and by this time in Boston. It was founded as the official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Soci... See More
Promoting the abolitionists' cause...
Item #700259
December 04, 1844
EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 4, 1844
* Rare anti-slavery publication
* Abolition movement - free slaves
One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect.
This abolitionist newspaper was first published in New York City and by this time in Boston. It was founded as the official newspaper of the American Anti-Slavery Society, a... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700256
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700255
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...
Item #700254
September 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 10, 1851 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated News' w... See More
Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...
Item #700253
September 10, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 10, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British t... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #700245
September 27, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Suffrage In California" "The Influence of Women" "Feminine Door-Keepers at the House of Commons" "What One Woman Has Done, Another ... See More
Handsome masthead, from shortly before the Revolutionary War...
Item #700179
March 06, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), March 6, 1769
* Pre Revolutionary War
* Nice masthead for display
Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Bost... See More
A few bits referencing America...
Item #700178
February 27, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Feb . 27, 1769 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than 2 years away.
Pages 1 and 3 ... See More
On the ineligibility of federal judges...
Item #700162
February 05, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 5, 1791
* First Bank of the United States
* Early American government
The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate on the Ineligibility of Federal Judges", in the Massachusetts Legislature. Page 2 has mention from "Congress" that the Act to incorporate the Bank of the United States was read the first &... See More
The Boston Barrel Tragedy... Charles River murder...
Item #700111
November 08, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1872
* The Boston Barrel Tragedy
* Abijah Ellis murder mystery
* Charles River - Massachusetts
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "MURDER AND MUTILATION" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
The great Boston fire of 1872...
Item #700108
November 10, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 10, 1872
* The great Boston Fire (1st report)
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
Page 5 has nice one column headings: "BOSTON IN FLAMES" "Fearful Conflagration in the Bay State Capital" "The Business Portion Burned" & much more. (see images)
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Bill Newton's beheading made public...
Item #700013
September 10, 1945
THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 10, 1945
* Australian pilot Bill Newton beheading
* Made public for the first time
* Japanese atrocities - cannibalism & more
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "AUSTRALIA REPORTS JAP HORROR" with subhead. (see images) Coverage of Japanese atrocities committed on American and Australian soldiers including a report of a Australian pilot being ... See More
1916 George Sisler & Ernie Shore photos...
Item #700011
September 09, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 9, 1916
* George Sisler - St. Louis Browns
* Ernie Shore - Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball - MLB
Page 8 has a two, 1 column photos of George Sisler & Ernie Shore with headings and text. (see images)
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from t... See More
Hail Flutie... Miracle in Miami...
Item #700008
November 24, 1984
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1984
* Boston College Eagles vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Quarterback Doug Flutie & WR Gerald Phelan
* Iconic Hail Mary Pass for the winning touchdown
* "Hail Flutie" "Miracle in Miami" - Orange Bowl
The top of page 14 has a heading that reads: "Flutie Pass Tops Miami by 47-45" with photo. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, address ... See More
Religious & temperance themed...
Item #699146
April 13, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, April 13, 1827 Primarily a religious newspaper but other news & ads as well. Among the articles: "On Religious Ignorance" "Indiana, The Country for Christian Effort & the Field of Hope" "Promotion of Temperance" "Jews In Prussia" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #699137
December 01, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813 The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More
Decorative masthead...
Item #699025
July 31, 1858
BOSTON OLIVE BRANCH, July 31, 1858 A family-oriented newspaper with science, literary, horticultural, art and humor-related content. Large decorative mastheads. Several small wood-block illustrations. Page 7 has an ad for: "LIFE THOUGHTS", by Henry Ward Beecher.
Complete in 8 pages. Archivally mended at the mid-fold on all pages due to separation at the fold. Previously folded int... See More
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #698992
July 06, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More
"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #698985
January 21, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archi... See More
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