Nice tennis print...
Item #703249
July 11, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1885 The full front page is an illustration of "Henry M. Stanley", the African explorer.
Among prints inside are a terrific fullpg: "Lawn Tennis In Prospect Park" which shows women playing & is very displayable; a full page" "Sketches on the Congo"; half page: "Sketches of Garden City"; a three-quarter ... See More
Adams calls the first special session of Congress...
Item #703215
May 22, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 22, 1797 On page 3 under "SPEECH" is a report dated "May 16" which takes nearly 4 columns.
In the speech President John Adams discusses the increased tensions between the U.S. and France and informs Congress of the expulsion of the American minister to France. He also mentions future negotiations, and recommends various defense... See More
On the Edmund Randolph resignation...
Item #703213
January 12, 1796
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Jan. 12, 1796 Half of page 2 is taken up with letters & reports concerning Edmund Randolph's resignation as Secretary of State, two letters signed in type by: Go. Washington.
As a bit of background, Wikipedia offers:
"A scandal involving an intercepted French message led to Randolph's resignation from Washington's cabinet in August
... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #703186
July 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 7, 1790
* President George Washington
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress
Most of the middle column on page 2 is taken up with three Acts of Congress, all headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and each signed in type by George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
Much of page 3 is taken up with reports from Congress. Pag... See More
Printed exclusively to report the War of 1812...
Item #703091
May 24, 1814
THE WAR, New York, May 24, 1814
* Printed exclusively to report on the War of 1812
The front page has various "Documents" including items signed in type by John Armstrong, James Wilkinson, and Isaac Chauncey, all relating to the war. They carry over to take most of page 2 as well.
Other content includes: "Eighth Naval Victory" beginning: "I have the hono... See More
Jourdon Anderson's letter to his former slave master
Item #703078
March 07, 1865
(for reference only - item does not exist) SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Sep. 23, 1865 Jourdon Anderson's letter to his former slave master
Jourdon Anderson's letter to his former slave master
Fall of Fort Niagara...
Item #703068
February 08, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 8, 1814 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".
Inside pages include: "Of An Armistice" and a nice rep... See More
Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...
Item #703010
April 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this significant battle, also known as the Raisin River Massacre.
Most of page 2 is taken up with charges on the: "British Naval Force" noting the various stations, the ships, their guns... See More
Battle of Raisin River & so much more!
Item #703008
March 30, 1813
THE WAR, New York, March 30, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with: "Seamen" and "An Act For The Regulation of Seamen On Board the Public & Private Vessels of the United States" which carries over to page 2 & is signed in type: James Madison.
Inside has 2 more Acts of Congress: "Rewarding Officers & Crew of the Frigate Constitution & th... See More
Proclamation of war: the War of 1812 begins...
Item #702751
June 26, 1812
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 26, 1812 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 & England, marking the official beginning of the War of 1812.
This is followed by the "...Yeas and Nay... See More
Many prints of Central California, Montana, Oregon...
Item #702749
December 24, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 24, 1887 Among the various prints within is a page captioned: "Montana - A Frontier Military Post - Views At Fort Assiniboine, On Milk River" which six prints and an article.
Included is the "Supplement" issue which has a full page of 6 prints of: "Central California" focused on the agriculture of the Central Valle... See More
Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...
Item #702680
April 04, 1804
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804 From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Government Of Louisiana" and another similarly titled.
Also a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson concerning Capt. Bainbridge and action at Tripoli. Also: "Execution of Two Jews" whic... See More
Selling land from the Northwest Territory...
Item #702679
October 22, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1800 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT to Amend the act entitled, 'An Act Providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio and above the Mouth of Kentucky River" which is signed in script type: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
The Indians out West... General Crook to General Sherman...
Item #702677
July 18, 1876
THE SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, July 18, 1876 The front page has a letter signed by General: Geo. F. Crook to General Sherman concerning the situation with the Indians, with mention of the camp on the Little Horn.
Some of the heads & subheads include: "Custer's Presentment" "The Indian War" "The Sioux Have Three Fighting Men to Crook's One&q... See More
A pair of issues on the impeachment of Judge Samuel Chase...
Item #702652
April 14, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804
* Judge Samuel Chase
* U.S. Supreme Court
This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.
The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning his impeachment. The second letter carries ove... See More
On purchasing the Floridas...
Item #702648
July 30, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806 The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.
Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.
background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in acquiring Florida, no formal pu... See More
Charges filed against the conspirators...
Item #702447
May 16, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865 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 Charged with Conspiring to Kill Lincoln, Johnson, Seward and Grant" 'The Testimony Taken on the Second Day of the Trial&q... See More
Much on Lincoln & the pursuit of his assassins...
Item #702444
May 04, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination - murder
* Pursuit of the conspirators - assassins
Among the front page first column heads are: "THE ASSASSINS" "Mr. Lincoln's Murder Planned by Leading Traitors" "Most of these Traitors Are Harbored in Canada" "Jefferson Davis is the Head of the Assassins" "One Hundred T... See More
President Jefferson reports on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...
Item #702422
March 05, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1806 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 mouth to its source, and crossing the highlands by the shortest ... See More
London's Central Jewish Synagogue...
Item #702216
May 14, 1870
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 14, 1870
* The Central Synagogue in London print
* Historic Orthodox Ashkenazi congregation
Inside has a full page print: "The Central Jewish Synagogue, Great Portland Street" in London.
This famous synagogue still exists, in fact the print on their website is this print from the Illus. London News.
There is a related article on the fa... See More
Difficulties between General Fremont and President Lincoln...
Item #702206
October 10, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1861 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." "Southern Intelligence--The Rebel Army of the Potomac" and much more. Over 2 colum
... See More
Very intriguing, small newspaper...
Item #702176
September 03, 1892
MUNCY NEWS, Muncy, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3, 1892 A small, unusual format newspaper from this small town in north central Pennsylvania. It measures just 3 1/2 inches tall while being 7 inches wide with four pages.
The front page has "Local News" tidbits, while pages 2 and 3 have even less content. Page 4 4 is blank.
This is the vol. 1 number 8 issue and I doubt that the newspa... See More
The 250th anniversary of the settlement of Boston...
Item #702153
September 17, 1880
ANNIVERSARY RECORD - "A Program of the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Boston", Boston, Sept. 17, 1880
This is likely a one-off publication, more of a program than a newspaper, with many graphics on the various floats in the parade.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, 11 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches, good condition.
The real estate market in Upstate New York...
Item #702152
June 01, 1883
CENTRAL NEW YORK REAL ESTATE HERALD, Syracuse, June, 1883 The volume 1, number 8 issue of a newspaper focused on real estate in Upstate New York.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one sheet, some rubbing at the fold, minor margin wear.
A mining-related periodical...
Item #702142
POMEROY'S ADVANCE THOUGHT, New York, October, 1887 This paper has many articles on mining and worldwide news. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.It was really published to promote M. M. Pomeroy's Atlantic-Pacific Railroad Tunnel Company, which was struggling to make enough money to complete the railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide west of Silver Plume, Colorado. Althoug... See More
Mammoth City, California...
Item #702015
January 21, 1880
MAMMOTH CITY HERALD, Mono County, California, Jan. 21, 1880 Now called Mammoth Lakes, this town sits at 7,880 ft. elevation. Gregory notes that this title began June 25, 1879 and ended some time in 1881. Only one institution has any issues of this title.
Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old
... See More
Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old
First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...
Item #701984
February 08, 1834
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York
* Very early & rare railroad periodical
* Trains - locomotives - lot of 6 issues
This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.
The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, ... See More
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #701983
August 19, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Aug. 19, 1945
* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
Hailing itself as the "most bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title.
The headline announces: "JAP ENVOY FOR MANILA TODAY" "To Receive Surrender Document Tomorrow&q... See More
Misspelled title, and much on the War of 1812...
Item #701979
March 26, 1814
AMERICAN WEEKLY MSESENGER, Philadelphia, March 26, 1814 No, we did not misspell the title. The typesetter misspelled what was to have been "Messenger", a rather rare find in the rare newspaper hobby & a curious addition to any collection as such.
Among the articles are: "Character of Tecumseh" which takes 1 1/2 pages; "The Great Coastwise Inland Navigation from ... 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 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 Lincoln's Address" "Celebrations of the Day Thro' out the Country" "Official War Bulletin"... See More
Printed on a Southern plantation... The "reign of terror"...
Item #701902
December 08, 1862
THE COUNTRYMAN, Turnwold, Putnam County, Georgia, Dec. 8, 1862
* Only known title to be published on a Southern Plantation
* From Joel Chandler Harris's own personal collection
* Non-J.C.H. issues are quite valuable in and of themselves
The entire front page is taken up with a poem: "The Old Plantation!"
Page 3 has an editorial: "War" and page 4 is take... 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 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 newsprint measuring just 8 3/4 inches high but over 24 inches long. As such it has an accordion fold which i... See More
Union occupation newspaper from Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #701895
March 04, 1865
THE HERALD OF THE UNION, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 4, 1865 This is a Union occupation newspaper, as Wilmington fell to the Yankee forces in February, 1865, being the last Atlantic port to fall to the Northern forces. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue. Our records indicate this is the first of this title we have ever offered.
There are a wealth of column heads on the Civil War inc... See More
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky... Hell Gate, New York...
Item #701863
October 21, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 21, 1876 Inside has a full page print of: "The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky - The River Cliffs" as well as: "Blowing Up of the Hell Gate Rocks in East River, New York" which has 8 prints. Both prints have a related article as well.
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Special supplement focused on the Arctic Expedition of the H.M.SW. Discovery...
Item #701862
November 04, 1876
NEWS OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, Supplement to The Illustrated London News, England, Nov. 4, 1876 This is a special issue with its own masthead themed on the Arctic Expedition of the H.M.S. Discovery.
Within are a tipped-in doublepage centerfold and 3 full page prints concerning the expedition, one of which is a: "Map Showing the Route of the Expedition".
Complete in 12 pages, grea... See More
End of the war in Europe, in a military newspaper...
Item #701787
May 08, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Nice-Marseille Edition, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
* Great title to have in
Wonderful to have the announcement of the end of the war in Europe in this military newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "Unconditional Surrender Is Announced by Germany" with a photo, showing Hitler, headed: "Kaput". More related c... See More
A newspaper from the General Strike in England...
Item #701777
May 11, 1926
THE EVENING NEWS, London, 11th May, 1926 This was a short-lived newspaper published during the historic General Strike in England.
As noted in Wikipedia, this was a sympathy strike by the newspaper workers, in support of the general strike that lasted from May 4 - 12, 1926. It was called by the Trades Union Congress in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to preven... See More
The Atlantic cable route across the ocean... Decline & fall of the Confederacy...
Item #701658
August 05, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 5, 1865
* Atlantic cable route - U.S. map
* Southern Confederacy no more
Certainly the graphic appeal of this issue is the very large map showing the route of the Atlantic cable across the Atlantic Ocean, which also presents a nice map of the United States at this time with most of the area west of the Mississippi still as territories. Curiously there is n... See More
Lincoln Proclamation... Sherman's march through Georgia...
Item #701642
November 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 24, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* March to the sea START - Macon GA
* Abraham Lincoln - Day of thanksgiving
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEORGIA" "Sherman's Successful Progress" "He Marches Triumphantly Through Georgia" "Complete Destruction in His Path" "Probable Fall of Mac... See More
Lincoln wins the presidential election...
Item #701638
November 09, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1864 This issue has a great front page, as it is taken up, in its entirety, with the election results for the presidency. Among the great first column heads are: "VICTORY ! " "Glorious Result Yesterday" "Election of Lincoln and Johnson" "Terrible Defeat of McClellan" "The Union Triumphant" "New York for Lincoln an... See More
Washington's first inaugural address...
Item #701534
July 02, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 2, 1789 In a day when American newspapers with the printing of Washington's inaugural address are well into four figures--if available at all--British newspaper reports become perhaps the last opportunity for a period English language printing at an accessible price.
Great that this report is entirely on the front page, headed: "America" &qu... See More
From the midst of the War of 1812...
Item #701498
May 28, 1813
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 28, 1813 A nice issue from the middle of the War of 1812 with reports including: "From the North-Western Army" "North Carolina" "District Of Columbia" "Maryland" "British Chesapeake Fleet" "Admiral Warren's Opinion" "New Expedition" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed light... See More
Barbarities of the British upon the Americans...
Item #701497
August 14, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 14, 1813 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Barbarities of the Enemy" with some gruesome detail including a listing which has: "Compulsory service of impressed American seamen on board of British ships of war...Massacre and burning of American prisoners surrendered to officers of Great Britain by Indians in the British service...Outrages ... See More
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on the front page, in a newspaper printed 102 miles away...
Item #701494
November 27, 1863
UNION COUNTY STAR & LEWISBURG CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 27, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
* In a Pennsylvania publication, rare as such
The top of the front page has a small notice: "For President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN" from almost a year before the election.
The noteworthy report on the front pag... See More
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701477
April 20, 1875
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875 Acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, this newspaper includes on page 5 a print of the statue of "Samuel Adams" which was unveiled at Lexington.
First column heads include: "LIBERTY!" "Centennial Celebrations at Concord and Lexington Yesterday" &... See More
Alexander Hamilton's son loses his life on the same dueling grounds as his father would 3 years later...
Item #701473
December 07, 1801
THE BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 7, 1801 Page 2 has: "A Correct & Candid Statement of Facts, Relative to the Late Unfortunate Duel at New York" being the duel involving Philip Hamilton, Alexander's son.
In part: "The friends of young Mr. Hamilton sincerely regret the unfortunate affair, which terminated his life..." with much more. Other potions report the duel itself: &... See More
Supplies for the Revolutionary War...
Item #701386
April 21, 1780
A nicely handwritten document reading: "Sir, Pay Mansfield Committee of Supplies twenty seven pounds and charge the State Pay Table Office. April 21st, 1780" with signatures of the Committee.
Nice condition with several folds, 6 by 7 1/2 inches. A great Revolutionary War document for display.
Dr. John Morgan defends himself as Surgeon General of the United States... Silas Deane's letter in defense of himself...
Item #701323
December 09, 1778
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Dec. 9, 1778
* Rare Revolutionary War American publication
New Jersey was the last of the 13 original colonies to have a newspaper. This is the volume 1, number 53 issue.
The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter: "To the Citizens and Freemen of the United States of America" signed ... See More
Devoted to the interests of bands & orchestras...
Item #701254
August 01, 1886
BROPHY BROS' BAND RECORD, Philadelphia, August, 1886 The masthead notes: "Devoted To The Interests of Bands and Orchestras." And the content is certainly reflective of their focus. All the advertisements are instrument-related as well, many illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various archival mends at margins, good condition.
For the preservation of useful information...
Item #701252
January 01, 1831
THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831 The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the content is political and economic-focused.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so some leaves are attached at the top, foxing to front pages folds, generally goo... See More
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