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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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Add variety to your collection...
Item #180028
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, NY, 1850's A lot of 11 issues from the early years of this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame), but all in '2nd rate' condition. Small folio size, 4 pages. Small folio size, 4 pages.
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Christmas Day... Charles Dickens, new serial story...
Item #172428
December 29, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 29, 1860 Full ftpg: 'Christmas Day, 1860' shows a family at Christmas dinner. Nice fullpg: 'Christmas Chimes at Trinity Church, N.Y. This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. In addition, the 1st installment of "Dickens's Christmas Story - A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA" is also... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #172426
December 22, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 22, 1860 Nice full front page illus: 'The Seceding South Carolina Delegation' is by Winslow Homer. Fullpg: 'Christmas-Day Then & Now' and fullpg: 'Santa Claus' is a small print of him & larger on people shopping.
This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.
Complete in 16... See More
Winslow Homer... The city of Washington...
Item #172424
December 15, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 15, 1860 Ftpg. shows: "The City of Washington from the Dome of the Capitol" as well as "The National Capitol at Washington". Halfpg: "Departure of the St. Louis Bridge for Kansas" & one by Winslow Homer: "Expulsion of Negroes & Abolitionists from Tremont Temple, Boston" includes a related article mentioning Frederick Douglas... See More
Fortifications for the Defense of the City of New York...
Item #172422
December 08, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 8, 1860 Ftpg. article & illus. of; 'Hon. Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the U.S.'. Four illus. re. 'The Marine School at Charleston, S.C.'. Terrific & very displayable dblpgctrfld: 'General View of the Fortifications for the Defense of the City of New York' shows 7 forts in the vicinity, including ones at Long Is., Staten Is., Gov.'s ... See More
Winslow Homer... Thanksgiving Day...
Item #172420
December 01, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 1, 1860 The front page shows: "Charleston Scenes" includes "Palmetto Tree & Old Custom House at Charleston" & "Fort Sumter From Sullivan's Is.".
Inside has a print of: "Entrance to Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Ga." & "Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah" "The New State House at Columbia, S.C."... See More
Charles Dickens... "Great Expectations"...
Item #172418
November 24, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 24, 1860 Ftpg. shows: 'Tomb of John C. Calhoun, Charleston, S.C.'. Nice illus. of 'Charles Dickens'. Bkpg. cartoon. This issue begins the serialization of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations", with a prefacing editorial concerning this great work. The story continues in subsequent issues.
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Election of Abraham Lincoln as President...
Item #172416
November 17, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1860 The full front page shows: 'Gen. Guiseppe Garibaldi" who was considered the George Washington of Italy, the person most responsible for uniting the country. There is also a page two article on him.
Other prints include a nice full pg. of: "Fort Moultrie (Sullivan's Island), Charleston, South Carolina in the Distance", a... See More
Very early Abraham Lincoln print in a newspaper...
Item #172414
November 10, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 10, 1860 This is a terrific issue for display as the entire front page is taken up with a nice Winslow Homer illustration of Abraham Lincoln, beardless (see), captioned: Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Born in Kentucky, February 12, 1809." Certainly one of the more desirable issues from the Lincoln era, from before he became president.
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The Prince of Wales... Charles Dickens story...
Item #172412
November 03, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1860 Frontpg. has 1/2 pg. print: "The Last of the Prince--The Royal Squadron Steaming Out of Portland Harbor". Fullpg. shows: "Our Recent Vistitors, The Prince of Wales and Suite--At Brady's Gallery, New York". Nice dblpgctrfld. shows an elegant naval parade: "Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at Portland, Maine". ... See More
The Prince of Wales at West Point...
Item #172410
October 27, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, October 27, 1860 Fullpg: "Britain Americanized" includes a pool table. Two nice fullpg. prints: "The Prince of Wales at West Point". "Grand Ball to the Prince at the Academy of Music, Boston" plus much more.
Complete in 16 pages.
Winslow Homer print...
Item #172408
October 20, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 20, 1860 Full ftpg. cartoonish illus: 'Welcome to the Prince of Wales' is by Winslow Homer. Dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'Grand Ball Given by the Citizens of N.Y. to the Prince of Wales' & more on this.
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Supporting Lincoln and Hamlin in the 1860 Presidential race... William Walker, print and details of life and death...
Item #172406
October 13, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 13, 1860 The front page shows "His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the Tomb of Washington". Inside shows: "The Late General Walker, the Filibuster". A 2nd report, "The End of Walker", provides additional details of his death. Yet another report, "Hondoras... The Capture of Walker", provides... See More
Prince of Wales, Albert Edward... General William Walker, death confirmed...
Item #172404
October 06, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 6, 1860 Full ftpg. shows: 'His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales'. Fullpg. shows: "Sheep Owned by Mr. Messenger". 3/4 print shows: "Robert Fleury's Great Picture of the Burning of Heretics by the Roman Catholics at an Auto Da Fe". Nice dblpgctrfld. view of: 'Broadway--Respectfully Dedicated to the Prince o... See More
Washington Aqueduct Bridge... Death of General William Walker...
Item #172402
September 29, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 29, 1860 Ftpg. has a one-third pg. illus. of: "The Washington Aqueduct Bridge" in Washington, D.C. Two fullpg. illus. showing: "The Treason of Arnold on the Night of Sept. 21, 1780" & "The Capture of Andre, Sept. 23, 1780". A 1/3 illus. of "Landing of a Party of Garibaldians in Calabria on the Night of August 9-1... See More
Francesco II., The King of Naples...
Item #172400
September 22, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 22, 1860 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "Francesco II., The King of Naples." Inside: 1/4 pg. illus. of "Columbia Making Her Toilet to Receive the Prince" and 1/2 pg. of "Columbia's Welcome". 1/2 pg. illus. of "Rev. William Wood Stamp, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, England, for 1860-1861." 1/2 pg. ill... See More
Winslow Homer... Central Park...
Item #172398
September 15, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1860 Nice halfpg. illus. of: "Hon. Horace Greeley". Great dblpgctrfld: "The Drive in the Central Park, New York" by Winslow Homer shows a "young" Central Park with the trees very small. One-third pg: "General View of the City of London, Canada West". Half-page: "The Prince of Wales' Progress.--King ... See More
City of Toronto, Canada... Public Square at Cleveland...
Item #172396
September 08, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 8, 1860 The ftpg has: "A Group of Druses in Lebanon". Fullpg. with 3 "Panoramic Views of the City of Toronto, Canada". Nice dblpgctrfld. has various vignettes on "Public Sq. at Cleveland, Ohio with the Perry Statue" & more on O.H. Perry. Small illus: "The Virgin, an Instrument of Torture", halfpg print: The ... See More
The Ohio Holy Stone...
Item #172394
September 01, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 1, 1860 Ftpg. has three small prints re: "The Ohio Holy Stone--Great Circular Mound Near Newark, Ohio". Two-thirds pg: "City of Damascus, Syria". Fullpg. shows fireworks upon completion of the Victoria Bridge in Montreal, Canada. Fullpg: "Durham & Devon Cows". Another print is: "Proposed New Parliament Buildings ... See More
Notable Abraham Lincoln political cartoon, with racial overtones...
Item #172392
August 25, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 25, 1860 Perhaps the most significant print in this issue is the back page political cartoon captioned: "The Coming Man's Presidential Career, a la Blondin" showing a beardless Abe Lincoln with an African-American on his shoulders. (Blondin was a famous tightrope walker who had walked across Niagara Falls on a rope the year prior). An... See More
Montreal, Canada...
Item #172390
August 18, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1860 Ftpg. shows: 'Our Central Park--The Iron Bridge over the Skating Pond'. Halfpg: 'Dheir-El-Kamar, In Syria' Dblpgctrfld. has three: 'General Views of the City of Montreal, Canada' with text. A full page has an illustration: "A Horse Congress--Delegates From the Four Quarters of the Globe".
Complete in 16 pages.... See More
The Great Eastern...
Item #172388
August 11, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 11, 1860 Inside: 18 small illus. pertaining to "Reminiscences of a visit to the "Great Eastern," by Our Artist July 28, 1860." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The City of Halifax, Nova Scotia." Full pg. illus. containing five smaller illus. pertaining to "Stray Leaves from the Sketchbook of a Lady at Newport." Seven small illus... See More
The meteor of July 20...
Item #172386
August 04, 1860
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, August 4, 1860 Three large front pg. illus. pertaining to "The Meteor" including "The Meteor of July 20, as seen by J.A. Adams, Esq., at Saratoga Springs," "The Meteor as seen by S.P. Avery, Esq., at Brooklyn," and "The Meteor as seen by J. M'Nevin, Esq., Near Bedford, Long Island." Inside: Two diagrams Pertaining... See More
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