Very early Mormon report...
Item #683180
September 08, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1832 Within this issue is a rather brief article with a small head: "Mormonism", the full report reading: "Two preachers of this sect have lately visited Boston, and soon made 15 converts to their strange doctrines--some of whom are respectable persons--5 also had joined at Lynn. Certain of these converts have cast considerable s... See More
Sherman's march through South Carolina...
Item #682969
February 16, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 16, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Triumphal March Through the Palmetto State" "Charleston Probably ours" "Branchville Doubtless Captured by Gen. Sherman" "THE SOUTH" "Gen. Lee'... See More
The convention to nominate the Republican presidential candidate...
Item #682947
June 07, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, June 7, 1864 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. The front page has nice column heads on the Baltimore Convention to nominate the Republican candidate for President: "THE LINCOLN CONVENTION" "Plots of the Politicians" "Panic Created By Fremont's Letter" " The Old Ticket of 1860 to be Put Up Aga... See More
A pro-Union newspaper from Kentucky...
Item #682754
February 29, 1864
THE TRI-WEEKLY COMMONWEALTH, Frankfort, Kentucky, Feb. 29, 1864 Kentucky was one of those border states that, depending on the year, and the portion of the state, had both pro-Confederate and pro-North sympathies.
This issue, at this time, was pro-North. Page 4 has a note from the publisher: "A Loyal Newspaper, Devoted to Maintaining the Government in Putting Down the Insurrection"... See More
Early and rare newspaper from Tucson...
Item #682489
January 16, 1875
ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, A.T. (Arizona Territory), Jan. 16, 1875 A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before Arizona would become a state.
Among the articles: "The Killing of William Moore" "Improvements About Town" "Local Mining Operations" "Chiracahua Apaches" "What an Observant Stranger Thinks of ... See More
Surrender of Dalton is demanded...
Item #682112
August 18, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERIDAN" "Excitement in the Shenandoah Valley" "Reported Readvance of the Rebels" "Washington to be Again Attacked" "Fighting At Front Royal" "SHERMAN" "The Rebel Gen. Wheeler Demands the Surrender of Dalton" "Cannonading Going On... See More
Print of the ship "Alabama"...
Item #681996
July 07, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 7, 1864 The front page is highlighted by a very nice print headed: "THE LATE PIRATE ALABAMA" with related one column heads including: "The Destruction of the Alabama" "Official Report of Captain Winslow of the Kearsarge" "The Fight & The Victory"
Also on the ftpg:"FROM SHERMAN'S ARMY" "General Advance of t... See More
Early reports on the battle of Fort Sumter: the Confederates win...
Item #681930
April 15, 1861
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 15, 1861 Page 2 has fine accounts of the beginning action of the Civil War, with: "THE WAR" "Treason Wins The First Battle" "Fort Sumter Surrendered" "Splendid Defense by Major Anderson & His Men" "Charleston Blockaded" "Washington Threatened" "Fort Sumter in the Hands of the Reb... See More
Civil War map of Alexandria, Louisiana...
Item #681629
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 24, 1864 The prime feature of this issue is the nice front page Civil War map headed: "IMPORTANT OPERATIONS ON RED RIVER--Release of the Union Gunboats--Splendid Achievement of Lt. Colonel Bailey of the 19th Army Corps".
Among the front page column heads: "GRANT!" "Our Forces Stronger than at the Beginning of the Campaign" "Arrival of ... See More
On creating a new form of government...
Item #681155
July 20, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, July 20, 1782 Page 3 has a report concerning the number of ships England has lost since the commencement of hostilities with America.
Page 4 has: "The code of American laws published by the order of Congress has something singular in it: for no two of the American states agree in the form which they have taken, & though all of them h... See More
Barbadoes and New York...
Item #680146
July 25, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 25, 1670 An early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665.
The front page begins with a report noting: "The 15th instant arrived here the Expedition of London, laden with horses and others goods, bound for the Barbados, as also the ship cal'd the Duke of York, bound for New York. The ... See More
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II...
Item #679388
June 03, 1953
DAILY MAIL, London, England, June 3, 1953 Nice to have a report of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in a London newspaper, with the banner headline: "LET US CHERISH OUR OWN WAY OF LIFE", with a photo of Queen Elizabeth taking up most of the front page. A plethora of coverage with related photos are on inside page.
Twelve pages, minimal wear at the central fold, nice condition.... See More
On the Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #678443
April 09, 1870
BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN, April 9, 1870 The front page has an entire column reporting on the celebration regarding the passage of: "The Fifteenth Amendment" allowing African-American men the right to vote.
Four pages, some discrete archival mends, good condition.
The fugitive slave case of George Latimer...
Item #678300
February 23, 1843
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Feb. 23, 1843 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 18 years before the Civil War.
Among the articles are: "Slave Hunters" "Henry Clay" "A Picture of the United States Navy".
Page 3 has two items: "The Latimer Case" with a report on the noted George Latimer fugitive slave case, and fu
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Page 3 has two items: "The Latimer Case" with a report on the noted George Latimer fugitive slave case, and fu
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678147
February 04, 1859
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Feb. 4, 1859 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison with a masthead engraving showing slaves being sold, then emancipated. This is from shortly before the outbreak of war when the slavery issue was a source of much political tension.
Articles include: "Refuge of Oppression" "Presidential Falsific... See More
Washington, Howe, and Burgoyne...
Item #678060
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778 An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six Companies of Infantry" with related text. An article debates on Burgoyne and the charge against him of: "...employing savages...ever esteemed the Indian alliances, at best, a necessary evil..." with more.Another page has "Gen. ... See More
Eve of the Revolutionary War... Taxation... Rebellion addressed...
Item #677946
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, England, February, 1775 A fine issue from just months before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.Content includes: "Thoughts on American Affairs Addressed to Parliament", which deals with taxation, etc. Also: "A Provisional Act for Settling the Troubles in America & for Asserting the Supreme Legislative Authority & Superi... See More
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #677833
September 21, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 21, 1812 The front page has a full column with the; "Letter From Commodore Rodgers to the Secretary of the Navy" from on board the U.S. frigate President, in which he gives a detailed account of his actions.
Inside has: "General Hull" "Letter of Col. Case of the Army later under the Command of Brig. Gen. Wm. Hull, to the Secretar... See More
Two replies signed by John Jay...
Item #677452
November 09, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 9, 1796 Page 3 has the New York House Assembly's response to the governor's address, followed by the governor's "Reply" signed in type: John Jay. Then also the State Senate's response to Jay's address which is again acknowledged by him signed in type: John Jay.
Just prior to Jay becoming New York's secon... See More
Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...
Item #677363
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787 The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of Delaware met at Dover on Monday the third...and a House being formed, they elected Jam... See More
Paul Revere from when he was the Masonic Grand Master...
Item #677040
September 05, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 5, 1795 The prime item in this issue is the page 3 ad for the "Grand Lodge" of the local Masons, which includes an engraving of the Masonic seal and which also is signed in type by: PAUL REVERE, Grand Master. The back page has a detailed "20 Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave.
Four pages, various chipping at the margin.... See More
Working with the Indians...
Item #676839
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Apache outbreak in Colorado... The Mormon saw mill in Tombstone...
Item #675611
October 21, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 21, 1879 The top of the first column is headed: "The Indian War" "Present Situation of Affairs in Colorado" which has two reports, and this is followed by: "The Apache Outbreak in New Mexico"
Also on the ftpg. are reports from the Tombstone Nugget, including: "The Mormon saw mill at the Huachucas is turning out from th... See More
Reporting on sports before the Civil War...
Item #675274
May 16, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 16, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Under: "Out-Door Sports" are various reports including: "Base Ball" with two news items. Other sports reports as well.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition... See More
England's concerns for the Loyalists...
Item #674621
September 16, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1783 Page 7 has a full column taken up with: "Abstract of the Most Material Clauses in the Act of Parliament Passed last Session for Appointing Commissioners for Inquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists". This was to provide assistance to the Loyalists from the war who suffered in America for their loyalty to Englan... See More
Treaty of Utrecht: Portugal and Spain...
Item #673439
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE: OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, April, 1715 A quite uncommon periodical title with the content being just as the title suggests--news & political reports from all corners of Europe including England. The back several pages are reports from England & Scotland.Included is one of the several treaties of Utrecht which ended the Wa... See More
Burgoyne's report on the taking of Ticonderoga...
Item #672362
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1777 The first five pages are taken up with a series of letters among General Washington, Col. Walcott, and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners. One letter is signed: G. Washington, and 3 are signed by: W. Howe.This fascinating text is followed by a: "Proclamation, by John Burgoyne" dated June 29, 1777, taking a full pag... See More
A descriptive letter from Fort Wayne...
Item #669070
April 22, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1795 Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer in the Western Army to his father, dated Fort Wayne..." which has nice content concerning the area and relations with the Indians there.
Four pages, nice condition.
Documents on the Tripolitan War...
Item #667655
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.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Jefferson Proclamation on importation...
Item #667564
March 31, 1807
REPUBLICAN WATCH-TOWER, New York, March 31, 1807 The back page has a: "Proclamation" concerning the importation of goods, signed in type b the President: Th. Jefferson, and the Secretary of State: James Madison.
This is followed by a nice report concerning the Burr Conspiracy, beginning: "No further information has been received since our last relative to the apprehension of ... See More
Anti-Catholic sentiment... Much on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #667111
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1745 There is a tremendous amount of content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion with articles: "A Short Account of the Rebellion in 1715 continued" "Remarks on the Young Pretender's Declaration" and further on: "Progress of the Rebels" which takes 3 pages, and "Carlisle Taken by the Rebels"
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War is inevitable in Texas...
Item #667094
October 31, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 31, 1835 Inside has over a full page headed: "Texas" telling of some early battles there with much interesting reading, including a cautionary note: "I do not think it would be prudent for you I& our family to come to Texas until the affairs of the country assume a more peaceful aspect..." and also: "...We look upon ind... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #667048
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, May, 1698.This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military, t... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665551
February 02, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 2, 1797 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying rations to... See More
On Washington's farewell address... Charles Wilson Peale....
Item #665514
October 01, 1796
THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 1, 1796 Page 2 has a great item reacting to Washington's recent--and historic--Farewell Address, beginning: "We cannot refuse to notice the Address of our worthy President. With flowing tears we attentively examine an Address, which demands our admiration, while it seals our affections. His sentiments will be written on our hearts..." wit
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France will support America... The state of the war in America...
Item #659876
May 17, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 17, 1777 The back page contains a report from London which includes: "...we find many gentlemen who have given their votes for engaging us in an unnatural, impolitic war with the Colonies, draining the nation of its blood and riches, and all for nothing...". And then a letter to a merchant in London, from Leipsie, which includes: "The Amer... See More
A nice set for a science enthusiast...
Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
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Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
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An eighty year span of news from England...
Item #649310
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Each is complete, but may exclude plates/maps (if called for). Nice condition.
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Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...
Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More
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Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record...
Item #649307
September 07, 1995
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 7, 1995 A very historic issue for the baseball collector, being the Baltimore newspaper reporting Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record which stood for 56 years. Great headlines and photos of Ripken appear on both the front page and the 1st page of the Sports Section.
The issue is believed to be complete in multiple section... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #649306
September 09, 1998
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Missouri, September 9, 1998 See the photo for a terrific & very displayable headline: "JUBILATION" celebrating Mark McGwire 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. Great to have in a St. Louis newspaper! This is the complete issue and is in very good condition with only a slight even toning.
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
Cal Ripken Jr. ends the streak at 2,632...
Item #649302
September 21, 1998
THE SUN, Baltimore, September 21, 1998 This 52 page newspaper contains the report of Cal Ripken Jr. ending his famous streak of consecutive games played. The front page headline reads: "2,632 - Ripken Ends The Streak", and includes his response: "I thought about it and decided let's end it in the same place it started. In my home state. In front of the best fans in the wor... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. ... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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