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New York Prices Current...
Item #203552
September 02, 1801
THE SPECTATOR, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1801 On the front page under "New York Prices Current" is a list of prices for various goods. Takes the entire first column. Lite stain in the lower margin, occasional foxing.
Andrew Jackson Extends Missouri...
Item #203546
June 20, 1836
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, June 20, 1836 On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle is "AN ACT to extend the western boundary of Missouri to the Missouri River", signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This created what is now the northwest boundary of Missouri. Has a non-archival mend to a tear in the outer margin, occasional foxing.
Angel Masthead...
Item #203523
September 13, 1828
TRUMPET AND UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 13, 1828 Has religious-related content, a few news items. Masthead has a woodcut of a trumpeting angel. Lite foxing. 4 pages.
Six James Monroe Acts of Congress...
Item #203433
April 16, 1821
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 16, 1821
* Six James Monroe Acts
* Signed in type by James Monroe
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle are six "Acts" and "A resolution authorizing the President...to cause astronomical observations to be made, to ascertain the Longitude of the Capitol, in...Washington, from some known meridian in Europe"... See More
Fontainebleau Decree...
Item #203392
January 25, 1810
UNITED STATES GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jan. 25, 1810
*Napoleon type signature...
*Adieu to Love...
The back page of this issue has the "Fontaineblue Decree" signed in type: Napoleon. Concerned the import and export of "colonial produce". This issue also has: "Manuscript Fugitive Poetry, No. II, An Adieu To Love". Uneven at the spine, sma... See More
Franklin Pierce Letter...
Item #203350
March 18, 1842
MANCHESTER REPRESENTATIVE, Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE, March 18, 1842
*Franklin Pierce Informs the Senate of His Resignation
*Textual Sketch of Pierce's Career
A page 2 letter signed in type: Franklin Pierce informs the Senate of his resignation from that body. Also a textual sketch of Pierce's career under "The Honorable Franklin Pierce". First leaf has a small hole in unrelated content, f
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*Franklin Pierce Informs the Senate of His Resignation
*Textual Sketch of Pierce's Career
A page 2 letter signed in type: Franklin Pierce informs the Senate of his resignation from that body. Also a textual sketch of Pierce's career under "The Honorable Franklin Pierce". First leaf has a small hole in unrelated content, f
Letter signed by President James Buchanan...
Item #203341
May 05, 1821
THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, May 5, 1821
*"Mr Buchanan on Slavery" by James Buchanan
An uncommon title containing mostly agricultural-related content. The masthead has a woodcut of a farmer plowing a field. This issue contains an address from the Agricultural Society of the County of Oneida, signed by Thomas R. Gold. There is also a letter titled: "Mr. Buchana... See More
Volume 1 Providence Rhode Island...
Item #203327
January 09, 1829
LITERARY SUBALTERN, Providence, Rhode Island, Jan. 9, 1829.
* Maria Antoinette Jones
Has literary content, topical items, bits of news and ads. A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon title. Feature article concerns Maria Antoinette Jones. Folio-size, 4 pages., foxing in the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Maria Antoinette Jones
Has literary content, topical items, bits of news and ads. A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon title. Feature article concerns Maria Antoinette Jones. Folio-size, 4 pages., foxing in the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
Struggle for the throne in Hawaii...
Item #203103
December 02, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mot... See More
Niagara Falls Print & Text...
Item #202846
August 02, 1845
AMERICAN PENNY MAGAZINE AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER, New York, August 2, 1845. This small sized 16 page newspaper has a front page woodcut of Niagara Falls which measures 6 x 4 inches. Text concerning these falls starts on the front page and continues to page 3. Good condition.
1853 THE NARROWS Staten Island CALIFORNIA Tree PRINTS...
Item #201779
October 01, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 1, 1853 Halfpg. inside has a view of: " The Narrows, from Staten Island, New York". Third of a pg: " Steamboat Landing, Foot Of Lake George". Nearly a fullpg: "The Great California Cedar Tree".
Webster... Ashburton Treaty...
Item #201733
September 02, 1842
MANCHESTER REPRESENTATIVE, Manchester, N.H., Sept. 2, 1842 On pg. 2 under "A Treaty" is the text of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, signed in type: Ashburton & Daniel Webster. Treaty settled various disputes between the U.S. and Great Britain, including the northeastern boundary with Canada. Three areas of lite to moderate foxing, with a bit in the text of the treaty.
General News...
Item #201664
February 03, 1827
NORTHERN STAR, AND WARREN AND BRISTOL GAZETTE, Warren, R.I., Feb. 3, 1827 A volume I issue (number 50) of this uncommon title. Has national and state legislative business, brief news items and ads. Lite wear, bit of stray writing in the margin above the masthead, minor ink stain, some lite staining in the margins, lite foxing.
Poet William Cullen Bryant...
Item #201636
August 08, 1835
NEW-YORKER, Aug. 8, 1835 Back page poem: " To The Appenines. By W. C. Bryant." Staining in the lower left corner affects each leaf, archival mend to a minor margin tear on the first leaf, some foxing. 4 pages.
Very early Wisconsin... from Milwaukie...
Item #201630
MILWAUKIE DAILY SENTINEL, 1845 Has all ads on the front and back pages, with bit of news, ads and other content on pgs. 2 and 3. A volume 2 issue of this early title from "Milwaukie", three years before Wisconsin became a state! Dampstaining in much of the lower half affecting each leaf, plus a few stains here as well, the text however, is still quite readable. The photo shown is &q... See More
Nice literary content and ads...
Item #201481
May 13, 1854
NICHOLS JOURNAL, N.Y., May 13, 1854 Described in the masthead as: "A Weekly Newspaper, Devoted To Health, Intelligence, Freedom; Individual And Social Harmony." A volume II issue of this uncommon title containing literary-related content, topical items, and a few ads. Note: Gregory has no listing for this title. In very good condition.
Nice literary content and ads...
Item #201447
January 06, 1829
LITERARY SUBALTERN, Providence, Jan. 6, 1829.
A folio-size newspaper with four pages, contains some literary content but also news, commentary and ads. This is the volume I, number 2 issue of this uncommon title. Note: Gregory has no listing for this title. Small part of the lower spine is a bit irregular, scattered lite foxing, with slightly more in the margins.
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General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
1846 Augusta Maine...the Democratic State Convention...
Item #201354
July 10, 1846
THE AGE (EXTRA), Augusta, Maine., July 10, 1846 Has state legislative business, news reports, content from the Democratic State Convention and ads. Uncommon from the capital of Maine. Small folio-size, 4 pages in nice condition.
James Madison declaration... U.S. census...
Item #201241
June 14, 1811
UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington City, June 14, 1811 The back page has a declaration issued by the President suspending certain building regulations in the city of Washington, signed in type: James Madison.
Lite staining and occasional foxing at the corners, lite foxing to unrelated text on the back page.
Lite staining and occasional foxing at the corners, lite foxing to unrelated text on the back page.
American Party Or "Know-Nothing" Candidates...
Item #201232
July 07, 1856
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1856 The inset shows the pg. 2 endorsement of the American Party or " Know-Nothing" candidates. Below this is a "Circular" announcing that "... satisfactory arrangements for the...maintenance of the AMERICAN ORGAN as an authoritative and advocate of the principles of the American Party, have been completed." Front page has the "Platform ... See More
Treaty Of Amiens... Napoleon...
Item #201111
May 17, 1802
BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 17, 1802 On the bkpg. under "Definitive Treaty" is the text of a famous treaty known as the Treaty of Amiens which brought a brief lull to the Napoleonic Wars and relaxed trade restraints affecting American shipping. Signed in type by Bonaparte, Cornwallis and two other gentlemen. Archival mends to a few minor te... See More
Nantucket Sheep Shearing Festival...
Item #201093
June 30, 1826
THE STATESMAN, N.Y., June 30, 1826.
Page 2 has a brief report about a destructive storm at New Harmony. Also a detailed report on pg. 3 about the sheep-shearing festival on Nantucket. Some rubbing and areas of foxing, with some in the sheep-shearing report.
Early Baby Show Montpelier VT 1854...
Item #201021
October 27, 1854
WALTONS DAILY JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vt., Oct. 27, 1854 Taking all of the ftpg. is a report: "National Baby Show" "Young America In Arms". Pg. 2 report: "Additional Particulars Concerning The Fate Of Sir John Franklin And His Companions". Small folio-size, in good condition.
South Carolina Census... Philadelphia Fire...
Item #200976
October 16, 1839
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Phila., Oct. 16, 1839 Detailed reports inside under "The Fire At Philadelphia" & "Destructive Conflagration at N. York". Also figures from the "S. Carolina State Census". A volume I issue. Octavo-size, 16 pages., occasional foxing.
1820 James Monroe Act... Missouri...
Item #200404
May 22, 1820
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 22, 1820 Pg. 2 has: "AN ACT to limit the term of office for certain officers therein named, and for other purposes", signed in type: James Monroe. Under "Missouri" is a report mentioning an election "... to form a state Constitution...". Typical ads, including an illustrate ship ad, are present. Lite foxing.
1838 Fight on Congress Floor...
John Bell and H.L. Turney
Item #200286
June 05, 1838
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 5, 1838.
On pg. 2 under "Disgraceful Conflict" is a detailed account of the events that resulted in a fight on the floor of the House between John Bell and H. L. Turney, both from Tennessee. Bell would later be a presidential candidate for the Constitutional Union party in 1860. Occasional foxing.
1822 Unicorn Killed in Africa?...
Item #200230
June 21, 1822
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 21, 1822 A detailed report under "The Unicorn" describes the head of a beast killed in Africa and then brought to a museum in London. Includes an engraving of the beasts head which resembles a rhinoceros, although some thought it to be the "Unicorn of Holy Writ". First leaf has a small piece missing in the outer margin, occasional foxing.
1857 Issue from Newburgh...
Item #200226
September 23, 1857
DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, NY and dated September 23, 1857. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New York town.
1810 Yazoo Claims with ads...
Item #200103
March 24, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 24, 1810 A page 2 report "From Washington" says: "I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Supreme Court...affirmed the judgement in the Courts below, unanimously on all the points, in favor of the Yazoo claims. We understand that in this case the Judges gave their opinions seriatim.", and a bit more. Rubbing in unrelated text, some... See More
1858 Diary of A Sportsman...
Item #200073
February 18, 1858
PORTERS SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1858 Ftpg. has: "A Winter In Florida: Extracts From The Diary Of A Sportsman". Narrow piece clipped from text of an inside leaf, minor loss to two lower corners inside, a few foxing spots, occasional foxing as well.
1858 Early Newburgh New York Issue...
Item #200069
March 10, 1858
DAILY NEWS from Newburgh, NY and dated March 10, 1858. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New York town.
Gold Rush era...
Item #200048
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849 Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual... See More
1818 Alexander Arbuthnot Court Martial..
Item #200019
December 15, 1818
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 15, 1818 On the ftpg. under "Arbuthnot" are the charges and specifications pertaining to Alexander Arbuthots court martial ordered by Andrew Jackson. Rubbing and some lite dirtiness does not affect this report.
Crossing Niagara on a tightrope... Gold in Kansas...
Item #200017
June 28, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 28, 1859 On the ftpg. under "Gold In Kansas" is part of a detailed account which describes the scene at the gold region at Pikes Peak. Also another report: "Crossing Niagara Falls On A Tight Rope" re. Mons. Blondin. Occasional foxing in the margins.
1829 Kitchen Stove Advertisement...
Item #200015
July 20, 1829
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, N.Y., July 20, 1829 Has many ads, including one on pg. 3 for "Moodys Patent Portable Ovens". Includes a woodcut of an oven used with a charcoal furnace. The oven emitted very little heat and could be used in the home or "out of doors". A bit uneven at the spine.
1866 Early Concord Issue...
Item #200013
August 09, 1856
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATESMAN from Concord NH and dated August 9, 1856. This 4 page newspaper is in good condition (except for small ad clipped out on the 2nd leaf) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then. A nice issue from this Southern New Hampshire city.
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1859 Horatio Alger Story "500 A Year"...
Item #200011
December 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP newspaper from Boston, dated Dec. 3, 1859. This quite ornate newspaper contains on the back page a story titled "Five Hundred A Year"which was written specifically for this newspaper (scarce as such) by Horatio Alger, Jr. (see photos). Complete 8 page issue, various tears at the margins not no problems affecting the Alger story.... See More
Moments in British history & literature III...
Item #180122
Moments in British History & Literature III 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, and 1860s. Each set contains 4 issues, one from each decade shown, providing news of the day, advertisements, etc., revealing a great snapshot of life as it was actually occurring. All issues are London Gazettes, London Times, and Gentleman's Magazine. This is the 3rd and final set of a three part collection.
Moments in British history & literature II...
Item #180121
Moments in British History & Literature II 1790's, 1800's, 1810's, and 1820's. Each set contains 4 issues, one from each decade shown, providing news of the day, advertisements, etc., revealing a great snapshot of life as it was actually occurring. All issues are London Gazettes, London Chronicles, and Gentlemans Magazines. This is set 2 of a three part collection.
Moments in American History V...
Item #180114
Moments in American History V A Focus on Early Government Each set contains 8 issues of the Niles' National Register from Baltimore, 2 from each decade from the 1810s through the 1840s, with one issue from the 1st half and one from the 2nd half of each decade. Each issue contains much political reporting and news of the day. This is the 5th and final set of a five part collection.... See More
The Moments In History Series:
Moments in American History I
Item #180110
Moments in American History I - 1800s, 1810s, 1820s, 1830s, and 1840s Each set contains 5 issues, one from each decade shown, providing news of the day, advertisements, etc., revealing a great snapshot of life as it was actually occurring. All issues are from major American cities, providing national news coverage. This is set 1 of a 5 part collection.
Martin Van Buren through James Buchanan...
Presidential Collection II - covering 8 administrations...
Item #180101
(8) Presidential Collection II - an eight-issue set containing one newspaper each from the administrations of Martin Van Buren, *William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan. This is set two of a six-part series.*Since Harrison served for only 1 month, the issue from his administration will be dated somewhere between his ... See More
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From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #180083
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
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Alexander Hamilton's newspaper...
Item #180082
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, 1806 A lot of 6 issues with the front page having at least 4 ship ads, each with a small woodcut of a ship. All issues are in overall good condition, with only minor foxing and rubbing, but may be close-trimmed at the margin. The New-York Evening Post was founded by Alexander Hamilton. The issues within this set are from the first few years after his death. The newspap... See More
Item #180081
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, 1809 A lot of 6 volume I issues. Has news of the day and ads. Occasional foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Item #180079
THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, 1837-1841 A lot of 10 issues of this uncommon title from the nation's capital. Mostly political and Congressional content, plus various ads. Great name for a newspaper from Washington!Traces of foxing, otherwise in very good condition.
The issues may be all from one year or a blend of several - but will be within the 1837-1841 range.
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Seven issue collection... Many ship advertisements...
Item #180071
(7) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1800-1806 A lot of 7 issues of this popular title from the Hub City. The set includes many ship ads. Occasional foxing, minimal staining and/or slightly rough margins, but otherwise in good condition.
Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #180042
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's A lot of 20 different issues within the noted date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of news events from across the country. It pub
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Niles Register was a very famous, small-size newspaper which excellent political reporting--not surprising given its proximity to Washington, D.C.--in addition to carrying a wealth of news events from across the country. It pub
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Bound volume, with plates...
Item #180036
Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated between 1820 - 1849. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 4 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Attached or partially attached bindings, only minor foxing, in nice condition.
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