Two Civil War maps on the front page...
Item #681551
February 11, 1862
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 11, 1862 The front page features two Civil War maps headed: "Fort Henry & the Tennessee Position" "The War in Kentucky & Tennessee" with column heads including: "The Capture of Fort Henry" "The Rebel Infantry Run" "War News Summary" and inside has: "Beauregard's Report of the Battle of Bull ... See More
Map of the Kanawha Valley...
Item #681550
November 23, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 23, 1861 The front page has a nice war map captioned: "Operations In The Kanawha Valley--The Great Kanawha,Gauley and New Rivers--The Scene of Floyd's Repulse".
There are also some nice column war heads including: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "The Trouble Among the Rebel Leaders & the Cause of It" "Beauregard Resigns, but Withdraws hi... See More
Bounty land for military veterans... On Monroe's inauguration...
Item #681522
April 12, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 12, 1817 The front page has: "The Late Inauguration" with talk on some details of James Monroe's inauguration.
Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway slave, and a report from the "War Department" concerning those entitled to bounty lands for serves in the military during the War of 1812.
Four pages, some period doodling a... See More
The will of Stephen Girard...
Item #681484
October 19, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, Oct. 19, 1833 Among the many articles are: "Festival of Vine Dressers" "Steamboat Disasters" "Lander's Second Voyage Up the Niger"; a report from a famous Indian language newspaper: "From the Cherokee Phoenix" "Stephen Girard's Will" which takes almost 4 pages.
Girard personally saved... See More
Spotsylvania & more...
Item #681483
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1864
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House ends
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are reports on Spotsylvania & more: "From General Butler" "A Battle on Friday Last" "Assault of the Rebels" "The Rebels Carry & Hold a Portion of Them" "The Great Contest" "Good News from Red River&quo... See More
A life not wasted...
Item #681478
November 21, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 1848 Page 2 has a nice piece on the meaning of life: "True Life", which appeared in the History's Newsstand Blog post, "A Life Wasted". Also included are "The Pitcairn Islanders" "The Hadley Falls Dam Destroyed" and much more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Lawwrenceburg, Kentucky fire disaster...
Item #681477
March 18, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, March 18, 1873
* Lawrenceburg KY Kentucky
* Town fire disaster
The front page has an article headed: "Lawrenceburg" "A Kentucky Town Burned", the photos showing the report.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.... See More
Proclamation for Fasting and Prayer...
Item #681474
February 21, 1804
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 21, 1804. The front page has a Proclamation for a "Day of Public Fasting and Prayer", signed in type by the governor: Caleb Strong.
Four pages, nice condition.
War reports from the Confederacy...
Item #681473
August 06, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 6, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
A nice newspaper from the hotbed of the Confederacy, where the Civil War began. The front page has: "Latest Northern News" "From Richmond" "From Savannah--Capture of the Steam Ship Lodona...""From Chattanooga--The Enemy at McMinnville, Tennessee" "Skirm... See More
Hanging of a minister...
Item #681471
April 19, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 19, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
The front page includes: "From the Gulf" "The War News" "The New Six Per Cent Bonds" "Important Arrest of an Alleged Spy" "An Iron-Clad runs the Blockade" and more, including a brief report that: "The capture of Fort Pillow seems to be confirmed..." and... See More
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #681467
September 27, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, September 27, 1811
* Exceedingly rare Napoleon Bonaparte occupation newspaper
This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.
In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire, h... See More
Early bicycle race on the front page...
Item #681465
August 21, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1897 The full front page is a nice illustration of early bicyclists racing: "Well Bunched" by famed artiest A.B. Frost.
Inside has a full pg: "Newport's Brilliant Summer Fete - Scenes in the Harbor During the night Illumination."; a full page: "Francois Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, at Home."; three... See More
Homestead Steel Strike...
Item #681461
July 16, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, July 16, 1892 The second page has a report on the Homestead Strike at Homestead, Pennsylvania, which to date remains one of the most significant and tragic labor disputes in U.S. history.
This early report is headed: "The Strike at Homestead" includes: "The largest strike, perhaps, in U.S. history is at present being waged at Homes... See More
From this exclusive Long Island community...
Item #681448
June 14, 1879
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, June 14, 1879
* Rare high class community title
An uncommon title from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Various local and national news of the day, plus a great wealth of advertisements. Nev... See More
Johnson's state-of-the-union address... Much on Reconstruction....
Item #681433
December 06, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* State of the Union Address
* Much mention of the loss of Abrham Lincoln
The top of the first column of the front page has a heading: "MESSAGE of the President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress...." Text of the address takes up 5 columns, all on the front page and is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
It... See More
Yorktown, Fort Macon, Corinth, & more...
Item #681400
May 05, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 5, 1862 Among the page 2 & 4 column heads on the Civil War are: "Evacuation of Yorktown" "Bombardment of Fort Macon" "Great News From The Peninsula" "The Enemy's Guns & Camp Equipage Captured" "Capture of a Rebel Vessel Laden with Arms" "News from Corinth" and much more
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Very significant baseball print...
Item #681399
July 01, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 1, 1865 Perhaps the best & most desired print is the very nice half page vertical print captioned: "Grand Match Between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, & the Resolute Club of Brooklyn, N.Y....at the Union Ground, Brooklyn.". This shows a baseball game in progress, including the full panorama of the field ... See More
One of the less common titles of the late 19th century...
Item #681358
January 01, 1883
THE WASHINGTON WORLD, Washington, D.C., 1883 See the photo for the very nice masthead engraving which includes a print of the Capitol building. Although the content seems to be wide-ranging, there also seems to be content relating to the military & government.
Four pages, browned at the margins, somewhat fragile so it must be handled carefully, otherwise in very nice condition.
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #681346
February 13, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, Feb. 13, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete... See More
The very first train robbery in the United States...
Item #681318
May 08, 1865
ROCHESTER DAILY DEMOCRAT, New York, May 8, 1865 Quite inconspicuously reported is a notable event in the history of crime in American history--the very first U.S. train robbery.
A column head notes: "Great Robbery In Ohio" with the report further down the column, datelined at Cincinnati, and reporting: "The train on the Ohio and Mississippi road last night was robbed near Nor... See More
Three documents signed by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #681312
December 15, 1863
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., Dec 15, 1863 As would be suspected, filled with official intelligence regarding the military, with a wealth of Civil War content. Included are: "Peace with the Indians in Utah" "School of the Soldier - Aiming & Firing As Skirmisher Sitting" "Deserters from Regiments Mustered Out of Service"
There is ... See More
Regulations & qualifications for entering West Point...
Item #681308
September 01, 1863
ARMY & NAVY OFFICIAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., Sept. 1, 1863 As would be suspected, filled with official intelligence regarding the military, with a wealth of Civil War content. Included are: "Regulations Relative to the Admission of Cadets into the Military Academy" "Engagement at Jackson, Tennessee" "Battle of Honey Springs" & so much more, including ... See More
A "cute" little Colorado Springs newspaper...
Item #681305
April 01, 1892
THE EDGEWOOD SUN, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 1, 1892 I wouldn't use the term "cute" to describe many newspapers but I think it fits here.
Six pages & measuring just 5 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, it has advertisements, promotional & news tidbits, and various witticisms. A volume one issue of a little paper that lasted for just 2 1/2 years. Toned but in good conditi... See More
An unknown, unrecorded newspaper from Ohio...
Item #681301
June 15, 1878
THE HERALD, Fredericksburg, Wayne County, Ohio, June 15, 1878
* Very rare publication
A very scarce title from this town which never had more than 600 inhabitants. This is the volume 1, number 23 issues. No issues are recorded in any institutional holdings, and the title is not even listed in Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers', nor is it listed in 'Union List... See More
Death of the editor...
Item #681280
November 16, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1864 On the front page are: "Death of Governor Medary" "Death of Col. Samuel Medary" and "Funeral of Governor Medary" with other items on his death on the ftpg. & inside. Medary was the publisher of this newspaper.
Actually Medary was indicted by a federal grand jury in 1864 for conspiracy against the government and was ... See More
Great, early content on the California Gold Rush...
Item #681279
December 23, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1848 The front page has several items on the California Gold Rush including: "California Adventurers" beginning: "The 'stream of human life' is now setting as irresistibly towards California...The gold attraction is so strong that few are willing to lose the time necessary to go by water round the cape or by the overla... See More
Vassar College life... The Apaches...
Item #681268
July 04, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1885 The full ftpg. is a dramatic print: "Iowa - The Approach of a Tornado...". Inside has: "California - The Grasshopper Invasion...In Eldorado County"; a full page with 6 images of: "Student Life at Vassar College" "New Mexico - The Old Battle Ground of Valverde on the Rio Grande & the Scene of the Rec... See More
Bicycles, bicycles, bicycles, and a motorcycle...
Item #681261
February 09, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 9, 1895 A great issue reporting on the bicycle "mania" at that time, with the full ftpg. taken up with text & 3 illustrations concerning: "The National Bicycle Exhibition In Madison Square Garden, New York", one print showing: "The Motor Cycle" which would appear to be an early version of a motorcycle. The text continues i... See More
United States Treasury: the manufacture of currency...
Item #681260
May 04, 1867
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 4, 1867 Included is a one page report: "The Manufacture Of Greenbacks and Currency At The U.S. Treasury Building" which has a nice view of the exterior of the Treasury Building, plus four smaller scenes of work areas, and on the opposite page a large illustration of the "Hydraulic Engines" and one of the "Sealing Room&quo... See More
Great prints from the West...
Item #681259
May 03, 1883
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, May 5, 1883 Prints include a nice view captioned: "Washington Territory - View of
Tacoma, the terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad on Puget Sound" which shows Mt. Ranier in the background. A related article as well.
The doublepage centerfold shows: "A Thrilling Scene in the Tombs - A Mother Discovers Her Son in a Detachment of Criminals A... See More
Mauch Chunk... Alaska...
Item #681258
October 12, 1878
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 12, 1878 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon showing Ben Butler. Among the prints within are: "Mauch Chunk, Pa." "Pennsylvania--An Autumn View of Mauch Chunk, the 'Switzerland of America' & its Attractions". This town would be re-named "Jim Thorpe". The doublepg. centerfold is a group of 9 prints of: &... See More
Connection to the Lincoln assassination...
Item #681251
October 16, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 16, 1858
* Theatrical connection to the Lincoln assassination
* Debut of the play "Our American Cousin"
* Three days until opening night
The play President Abraham Lincoln attended on the night he was shot was "Our American Cousin". Its "world" premiere was actually in New York City on October 18, 1858.
This issue contains on page ... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #681250
March 30, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 30, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
The front page includes: "The enemy's Account of The Attack on Port Hudson" "Latest News From the North" "Fatal Accident from Fire Arms" "Latest From the North" "Morgan's Late Fight" "Another 'Raid' In Tennessee--Capture of 800 ... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War...
Item #681248
February 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 27, 1865 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "SOUTHERN NEWS" "The Military Situation" "Anticipated Movement by Gen. Grant" "General Johnston to Command the Army opposed to Sherman" "Disposal of the Slave-Soldier Question" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Nearing the end of the Civil War...
Item #681247
February 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 27, 1865 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "SOUTHERN NEWS" "The Military Situation" "Anticipated Movement by Gen. Grant" "General Johnston to Command the Army opposed to Sherman" "Disposal of the Slave-Soldier Question" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Letter from a Rebel mother... a report "From Fort Fisher"...
Item #681246
January 26, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Naval Fight On James River" "Rebel Iron-Clads Attempt to Destroy Our Works at City Point" "The Latest Rebel News" "From Fort Fisher" with many subheads. A special feature of this issue is the ftpg. printing of: "A Desponding Letter From a Rebel Mother to H... See More
Letter from a Rebel mother... a report "From Fort Fisher"...
Item #681245
January 26, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Naval Fight On James River" "Rebel Iron-Clads Attempt to Destroy Our Works at City Point" "The Latest Rebel News" "From Fort Fisher" with many subheads. A special feature of this issue is the ftpg. printing of: "A Desponding Letter From a Rebel Mother to H... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... Women's Suffrage and Victoria Woodhull...
Item #681241
June 02, 1871
OAKLAND DAILY NEWS, California, June 2, 1871 The front page reports: "More Ku-Kluxism at the South" with "...a band of sixty masked persons visited the plantation of the Rev. Dr. Jones, in Spartenburg county dragged him from his house and murdered him...".
Page two has a terrific article: "A Prudent Resolution" which is on Woman Suffrage Convention in Bos... See More
Early baseball championship series in 1872...
Item #681221
September 18, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, September 18, 1872
* Early baseball (game 8)
* Brooklyn - Philadelphia - New York
* Championship series
The back page has small one column headings: "The Ball Field" "The Mutuals Again Victorious--They Defeat the Athletics Easily After a Fine Game--Score 10 to 3" with box scores (see photos).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue...
Item #681204
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834
* General LaFayette death
* Jewish Synagogue
Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & th... See More
Worcester Railroad Depot...
Item #681200
January 22, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 22, 1876 The front page has a nice print of: "The Union Railroad Depot Worcester Mass." with another print inside. Also a curious print of a: "Steam Horse For Street Railways".
Other articles & prints of the latest inventions & improvements.
Sixteen pages, great condition.
Other articles & prints of the latest inventions & improvements.
Sixteen pages, great condition.
Worcester Railroad Depot...
Item #681199
January 22, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 22, 1876 The front page has a nice print of: "The Union Railroad Depot Worcester Mass." with another print inside. Also a curious print of a: "Steam Horse For Street Railways".
Other articles & prints of the latest inventions & improvements.
Sixteen pages, great condition.
Other articles & prints of the latest inventions & improvements.
Sixteen pages, great condition.
The United States to buy Texas from Mexico...
Item #681184
January 02, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 2, 1830
* on the purchase of Texas from Mexico
One of the articles is headed: "Gen. Bravo and The Texas" with portions including: "...on the subject of ceding the Texas to this country...The letter is a ...passionate declamation against the acquisition of Texas by the United States, & of vehement accusations against our countr... See More
Yankee occupation newspaper after Richmond fell...
Item #681182
May 12, 1865
THE RICHMOND TIMES, May 12, 1865
* Very rare Yankee occupation issue
* Post capital of the Confederacy
A quite rare title as this was a newspaper created by the Yankee forces upon the capture of the capital of the Confederacy. This is just the volume 1, number 19 issue.
The content has much on end-of-war and Reconstruction reports. The front page has: "Proclamation From the Pres... See More
End of war events...
Item #681171
June 19, 1865
ROCHESTER DAILY DEMOCRAT, New York, June 19, 1865 Among the front page column heads relating to the Civil War are: "Lee Applies For Pardon" "The Occupation of Brownsville" "Ben Wood Arrested" "The Fourth at Gettysburg" "Confiscation in Richmond" "A Speech by Gen. Butler" "Pillaging the Rebels' Stores at Houston".
Four... See More
Hangings of criminals: 3 front page reports...
Item #681133
July 16, 1881
THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS, July 16, 1881 The front page has 3 accounts of recent hangings: "A Double Execution - The First Judicial Hanging in Lee County, Arkansas". It begins: "Isaac Green and John Hardin, both negroes, were hanged here to-day in the presence of about 5,000 persons...".
The other is headed: "Missouri Outlaws Executed" notes in part: "...says... See More
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #681103
October 03, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 3, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph ... See More
Lincoln compares unfavorably to King George III...
Item #681083
January 11, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 11, 1862
* Abraham Lincoln mockery
* King George III comparison
* From the rebel capital
Half of the front page is taken up with ads, and half with news & other items including: "The Case of Brownlow" "Mr. Thomas' Plan for the Reorganization of the Virginia Forces" "There's Life in the Old Lan... See More
Read the poem to Abraham Lincoln...
Item #681082
July 21, 1864
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, July 21, 1864
* From the origin of the American Civil War
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in its dateline.
The front page begins with: "From Richmond - Enemy Again Defeated in the Valley--Latest Yankee News" and then: "Complimentary Letter to the 46th Georgia from Gen... See More
The Halls of Montezuma...
Item #681036
May 29, 1847
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, May 29, 1847 The top of the front page features a print of: "The New Steam Ship Washington - The First American Ocean Mail Steamer" with related text.
Also on the ftpg. is a large view of: "The Main Plaza In The City of Mexico - View Of the Halls of the Montezumas" with related ftpg. reports on the Mexican War.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
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