Rare & early print showing a San Francisco celebration upon California joining the Union...
Item #678990
January 25, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 25, 1851 The front page features a very nice print of the: "Procession at San Francisco in Celebration of the Admission of California Into the American Union" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Early print of John Charles Fremont...
Item #678989
February 22, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 22, 1851 Among the many prints within is a one column wide back page print of: "Colonel Fremont" with a related article: "The Honourable John Charles Fremont" which takes a full column.
Complete in 16 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Consecrating a Jewish synagogue in London...
Item #678988
April 19, 1851
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 19, 1851
* Rare Jewish synagogue illustration
* Western Synagogue, St. Albans Place, London
* Judaica - Jews
The front page shows; "Good Friday Cross Buns". Inside has a half page print: "Consecration of the Jewish Synagogue, St. Albans Place, St. James's" in London, with a related article. This is the Western Synagogue... See More
Oliver Twist and Fagin the Jew...
Item #678986
March 02, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 2, 1872 Two front 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler" and "Miss Sarah F. Smiley, the Quakeress Preacher."
Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of: "The British Exlipse Expedition in India-Incident at Bakul"; one-third pg. illus. of: "Entrance to the Ancient Jewish Catacombs at Rome"; small portrait of "Pa-Ha-Uzah-T... See More
Playing pool in a Paris cafe...
Item #678984
May 04, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York May 4, 1872 The full front page has 4 political cartoons: "Shakespeare on the 'Liberal' Campaign of Slander".
Almost a fullpg: "Playing Pool in a Paris Cafe". Another full page: "A Modern Version of the Good Samaritan"; a 3/4 page print: "At The Door of the Opera House"; a full page Nast cartoon: "It Is The I... See More
Vineyards at Hammondsport...
Item #678983
May 11, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1872 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon includes Greeley & U.S. Grant: "Liberal Gratitude" with another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside: "A Liberal Surrender--Any Thing To Beat Grant".
Very displayable doublepage centerfold: "Cincinnati, Ohio, The Queen City of the West" is a view from Covington, Kentucky, showing many padd... See More
Winslow Homer: "On The Beach--Two Are Company, Three Are None."
Item #678979
August 17, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1872
* One of Winslow Homer's most popular
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Will the Senator From Massachusetts Do This to Make His Words Good?", plus there is another Nast cartoon inside: "Romish Politics--Any Thing To Beat Grant" & yet another Nast, this one a doublepage centerfold: "Sat... See More
Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...
Item #678975
November 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More
Confederates abandon Brownsville, Texas...
Item #678960
January 09, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 9, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has a print on the American Civil War.
Inside has a half page print captioned: "The War In America: The Confederates Quitting Brownsville, Texas, on Hearing of the Approach of Federal Transports" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, very n... See More
Print of Fort Fisher...
Item #678959
January 23, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 23, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has a print on the American Civil War.
Inside has nearly as half page print captioned; "The War in America: Fort Fisher, Commanding the New Inlet Entrance to Cape Fear River..." with a related article on the same page.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Gold mining in Canada...
Item #678958
February 06, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 6, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has Canadian mining prints.
A full page is taken up with two prints of: "The Chaudiere Gold Fields, Canada" with a related article on another page.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
Yankee prisoners on Belle Isle, Richmond...
Item #678956
April 09, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 9, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has a print from the American Civil War.
Inside has a full page print: "The War In America: "Camp of Federal Prisoners on Belle Isle, Richmond" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
Completion of the Atlantic telegraph cable... Prints of Richmond after the surrender...
Item #678946
June 03, 1865
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 3, 1865 Inside has a half page print: "Completion of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable at Morden Wharf" with a related article.
Another full page is taken up with two prints headed: "The City of Richmond, Virginia, After Its Surrender" with a related article.
Yankee Army parades before President Johnson...
Item #678945
June 17, 1865
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 17, 1865 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has a half page American Civil War-related print within: "Grand Review of the Army of the Potomac Before President Johnson at Washington" with a related article on the back page.
Complete in 32 pages, very nice condition.
New invention for separating gold...
Item #678932
March 15, 1856
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 15, 1856 The front page features a nice print of a: "Machine For Washing & Separating Gold" with a related article headed: "Addison's Improved Gold Separator". Perhaps not surprising that just a few years after the California gold rush that relating inventions would come to fruition.
The balance of the issue is filled with var... See More
Andrew Johnson: the new American President...
Item #678831
May 06, 1865
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 6, 1865 An inside page has a print of: "Mr. Andrew Johnson, the New President of the United States" with a related article titled the same. The same page has a print: "The Assassination of President Lincoln: Meeting of Americans on Monday in St. James's Hall" with the next page having articles: "Meeting of Condolence on t... See More
Fort DeRussey... General Burnside on General Grant...
Item #678790
April 02, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 2, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
Most of the front page deals with reports on the capture of Fort De Russey, near the Red River. Other items inside include: "The Staff" "Life Boats for Vessels of War" &qu... See More
For veterans of the Mexican War...
Item #678789
June 01, 1888
THE VEDETTE, Washington, D.C., June, 1888 This little title is: "Devoted To The Interests of Veterans of the Mexican and Late Wars".
The back leaf is lacking, so 14 of 16 pages. Front leaf is loose with loss to an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, toning to the front leaf.
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
Item #678716
May 08, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886
* Collectible 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a... See More
Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...
Item #678714
October 02, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807
* Lewis and Clark expedition
Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More
This magazine is not recorded in "History of American Magazines"...
Item #678703
March 01, 1865
THE SOLDIER'S CASKET, Philadelphia, March, 1865
* Very rare title
This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a title which lasted but 12 issues, January thru December, 1865. There is no record of it in Mott's "History of American Magazines" and nor can I find information on the internet. It is recorded in "Union List of Serials" which notes that it is held by 8... See More
Early billiards championship in 1875...
Item #678663
November 26, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 26, 1875
* Early billiards - pool championship
* Cyrille Dion vs. Maurice Daly
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Billiard Championship" with subhead. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #678651
April 23, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1873
* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds - Captain Jack
* Second Battle of the Stronghold
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HOSTILE INDIANS" with smaller subheads. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day throughout. Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #678600
March 03, 1878
BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood, Black Hills, March 3, 1878
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This town would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. Plus, this is a volume 1 issue.
This ... See More
From the San Francisco Mission... Touring Oregon & Washington...
Item #678597
December 13, 1879
MISSION MIRROR, San Francisco, Dec. 13, 1879 Printed in the masthead is: "The only Paper Wholly Printed and Published at the Mission, a Locality Containing 20,000 Inhabitants." This would be the famous Mission Delores, still located on 16th St. (see photos & the hyperlink).
Page 2 has a political notice supporting: "For president in 1880, Ulysses S. Grant, of Illino... See More
Galapagos Islands, ten years before Darwin...
Item #678592
May 17, 1831
NEW YORK AMERICAN, May 17, 1831 The back page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with: "Narrative Of A Mariner Left on An Island in the Pacific", being the Galapagos Islands. This narrative is a lengthy & very detailed account of this island, which would become more famous ten years later with the arrival of Charles Darwin.
Four pages, nice condition.
Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #678583
August 01, 1874
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, Aug. 1, 1874
* Wild Old West
* Uncommon publication
From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Typical news items of the day with a great wealth of ads. One of the page 2 articles is: "A Trip To D... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #678568
July 22, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1848
* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career
This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes the text of discussion, with each speaker's name noted in capital letters. "Mr. Lincoln" spoke twice.
Additionally, page 4 has continued reporting from Cong... See More
Lengthy letter by Mark Twain on Hawaii...
Item #678562
January 06, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1873
* Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Hawaiian - Sandwich Islands
Pages 4 and 5 contain an extremely lengthy--almost two full columns--under the heading: "THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Schemes of Annexation" but mostly taken up with: "Views of Mark Twain" - A Characteristic Letter From; the Humorist, to the Editor of the Tribune". And what f... See More
Working towards a constitution for California... All is not good in California...
Item #678561
December 10, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 10, 1849
* Monterey Convention
* California Statehood ?
Over half of page 2 is taken up with: "The News From California", much of it having to do with the constitutional convention as they work towards statehood. Included as well: "To The People of California" and: "Proclamation To the People of California". ... See More
Nice front page report on the Battle of Antietam...
Item #678546
October 02, 1862
THE KANSAS STATE JOURNAL, Lawrence, Oct. 2, 1862 The front page has 2 1/2 columns taken up with considerable detail on the battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day's fighting of the entire Civil War, both sides losing over 10,000 men.
The ftpg. also has: "Pike's Peak Correspondence" from Colorado which takes over 2 columns.
Four pages, nice condition.
Mark Twain gains his "first national headline"....
Item #678516
September 29, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 29, 1866
* Early Mark Twain - Samuel Clemens
* Clipper "Hornet" disaster report
* First national headline for Twain
The most notable content would be the full page print: "Burning of the California Clipper 'Hornet', One Thousand Miles from Land" not so much for the print but for the accompanying article titled: "Bu... See More
On the Fifteenth Amendment...
Item #678443
April 09, 1870
BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN, April 9, 1870
* 15th Fifteenth Amendment
* Right to Vote - African Americans
* Celebration of the ratification
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.... See More
Much mention of Kit Carson in the mutiny trial of John C. Fremont...
Item #678414
December 18, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1847 Page 2 has nearly two columns taken up with reports concerning the court martial of John Fremont for mutiny & other charges, including a letter signed in type: J. C. Fremont.
Pages 2 & 3 have much on the Mexican War headed: "The President's Message--No. III". And the back page has more on the: "Army Cou... See More
Wonderful & early report on Sutter's Mill...
Item #678392
June 21, 1844
NEW YORK AMERICAN, June 21, 1844
* Early Sutter's Mill report
* Pre gold rush - John Sutter
Page 2 has one of those little gem reports collectors seek: very early mention of a name that would be notable years later.
There is mention of a letter which says in part: "...enclosing the following letter from Don Augustin Sutter, the Alcalde [magistrate in a Spanish town] of the n... See More
Reporting the big event--the East and West have been joined...
Item #678384
May 11, 1869
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 11, 1869
* Completing the Transcontinental railroad
* Last spike driven at Promontory Point
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with this historic reporting of the completion of the transcontinental railroad which officially happened the day before.
The top of the first column has heads: "THE PACIFIC RAILROAD" "The Official Announcement of I... See More
Quite rare labor-themed newspaper from Colorado...
Item #678376
January 31, 1885
THE LABOR ENQUIRER, Denver, Colorado, Jan. 31, 1885 This is the first of this title we have seen, a weekly which existed from 1882-1888.
As noted at the top of page 2 this newspaper is: "...devoted to the discussion of all subjects which tend to educate, elevate and advance the laboring classes. Politically it will support only the friends of labor."
Complete in four pages,... See More
Four issue set on Fremont's famous second Western Expedition...
Item #678353
August 19, 1845
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., a set of four issues dated August 19, 21, 26 & 28, 1845 containing the text of: "Captain Fremont's Second Exploring 'Expedition" to the West.
* John C. Fremont
* Western expedition
During the years of 1842–54 Fremont personally led and directed five western expeditions. This set of issues details his lengthy repor
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Calhoun's famous speech opposing the annexation of Mexico...
Item #678352
January 08, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1848
* John C. Calhoun speech
* Annexation of Mexico ?
When it comes to "famous utterances" of the 19th century, this issue has one.
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Calhoun, of South Carolina, In the Senate of the United States, January 4, 1848." This is a very notable speech by Calhoun, many websit... See More
Rare title from the Philippine-American War...
Item #678349
July 05, 1899
THE MANILA TIMES, Philippine Islands, July 5, 1899 A very uncommon title, totally in English, from the Philippine-American War. Although the United States won the Philippines from Spain in the Spanish-American War, Philippine nationalists didn't want another colonial ruler, hence this war.
This is from the first year of its existence.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, m... See More
Great prints of 1878 Sacramento...
Item #678347
September 09, 1878
DAILY RECORD-UNION---SUPPLEMENT, Sacramento, California, Sept. 9, 1878 A nice single sheet "Supplement" issue dominated by a very large print of the: "State Capitol, Sacramento, 1878" when it was just 4 years old, as well as a nice view of: "Plaza L and Tenth Streets, Sacramento".
Nice to have both of these displayable prints in a Sacramento newspaper.
Complet... See More
Capture of the slave ship "Brothers"... California gold... Indian Wars...
Item #678328
November 15, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 15, 1858 The front page is entirely taken up with many reports headed: "OUR INDIAN WARS" with various subheads as seen in the photos.
Page two has: "Arrival of Another Captured Slaver at Charleston" which tells of the capture of the slave ship 'Brothers". Another related article providing additional details is found on page 4.
Page 2 also ... See More
Annual Message... President James Buchanan...
Item #678326
December 07, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 7, 1858 The first column of the front page has: "NATIONAL AFFAIRS" "The President's Message" "New Political Epoch in the United States" and more, signed in type: James Buchanan. This is followed by commentary regarding President James Buchanan's State of the Union Address.
The report takes the entire front page and continues on
Trip to California... Salt Lake City to receive telegraph...
Item #678322
October 14, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 14, 1858 The top of the front page has: "THE OVERLAND MAIL", "TEN DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA", "INTERESTING FROM OREGON", "News from the Seat of War in Washington Territory", and more. News includes the announcement that the telegraph would soon connect Placerville, California and Salt Lake City - ultimately opening communication ... See More
Update regarding the Fort Pillow Massacre...
Item #678321
April 18, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, April 18, 1864 Among the front page single-column headings are: "IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE", "Disappearance of the Rebel Forces from Fort Pillow", "Reported Departure of Hardee's Corps for Virginia", "Capture of the Guerilla Chief Reynolds", "No Rebels in the Vicinity of Fort Pillow", and more. Inside coverage includes: &q... See More
Capture of Fort Pillow... The Chenango disaster... Paducah, Kentucky...
Item #678319
April 17, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, April 17, 1864.
* The capture of Fort Pillow and negro slaughter
* USS Chenango boiler explosion
* Paducah, Kentucky
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CHENANGO DISASTER" "Additional Details of the Shocking C... See More
Early anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #678309
August 03, 1843
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Aug. 3, 1843 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 18 years before the Civil War.
Among the articles: "Church Action On Slavery" "Acquisition of Territory By the United States" "Convention At Utica" and various reports under the heading: "Anti-Slavery Items", plus more.
Four pages, mi
... See More
Four pages, mi
Early anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #678308
July 20, 1843
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, July 20, 1843 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 18 years before the Civil War.
The entire front page is taken up with a lengthy article: "Position & Duties of the North With Regard to Slavery". Inside includes: "Colored Infant School" "A Dialogue Between Pompey, a Colored Lad, and Charles, A S
... See More
General Ambrose Burnside's North Carolina Expedition...
Item #678279
January 29, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1862
* General Ambrose Burnside's North Carolina Expedition
* Somerset, Kentucky
* Paris, Tennessee
The front page has: "BURNSIDE'S EXPEDITION", followed by: "Its Arrival at Hatteras Inlet", "Great Difficulties Encountered", "Official Report of Gen. Burnside to the War Department", and more... See More
Fortress Monroe, Jacksonville, Yorktown... and a new Delmonico's...
Item #678258
April 07, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1862
The front page has: "FROM THE SOUTHERN COAST", "Threatened Attack by the Rebels upon Jacksonville, Fla.", "NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE", "Cannonading Heard in the Direction of Yorktown", "GEN. BURNSIDE'S OPERATIONS", "NEWS FROM WASHINGTON", and more. The inside has news regarding
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