Slaves delivered to America... Return of slaves from the "Echo" slave ship...
Item #683749
December 12, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1858 Page 4 has a brief, yet historic report with a small heading: "The Yacht Wanderer" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it (illegally) delivered the next-to last load of African slaves to America. It notes in part: "...succeeded in evading the vigilance of the cruisers & landed a cargo of... See More
John Wilkes Booth three years before his notoriety...
Item #683742
March 25, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 25, 1862 The bottom of the front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad which notes the listing of the cast, including: "Eig... See More
Slave advertisement from the nation's capital...
Item #683741
April 23, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 23, 1816 This issue has a runaway slave advertisement on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683740
September 26, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Sept. 26, 1816 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements with two on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, foxing, good condition.
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683738
April 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 24, 1817 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements, all on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, good condition.
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683736
May 01, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 1, 1817 This issue has not one but two runaway slave advertisements with one on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
Very first appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "Continuities"...
Item #683734
March 20, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, March 20, 1888
* Walt Whitman's "Continuities" poem - 1st appearance
Page 4 has a brief poem titled: "Continuities" signed in block type: WALT WHITMAN .
This is the very first appearance of this poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, significant as such. It would later appear in his noteworthy compilation "Leaves of Grass"... See More
Very first appearance of Walt Whitman's poem "Orange Buds by Mail from Florida"...
Item #683733
March 19, 1888
NEW YORK HERALD, March 19, 1888 Page 4 has a brief poem titled: "Orange Buds by Mail from Florida" signed in block type: WALT WHITMAN .
This is the very first appearance of this poem as verified by the Walt Whitman Archive, significant as such. It would later appear in his noteworthy compilation "Leaves of Grass".
Complete in 10 pages, light toning, more so at the... See More
Editorial commentary on Seward's "irrepressible conflict" speech...
Item #683708
October 28, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 28, 1858
* William H. Seward on slavery
* re. Irrepressible Conflict speech
Page 4 contains a lengthy editorial on Seward's "irrepressible conflict" speech given just 3 days prior at Rochester. In his speech Seward took the opportunity to characterize the United States as divided between two opposing political systems, one based on slavery and the ... See More
Capture of a slave ship...
Item #683707
October 02, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1839 Page 3 has: "Late From Africa" which includes: "The Euphrates is sent here...having been captured on the coast of Africa...as a slaver, and surrendered to Gov. Buchanan..." with further particulars.
Keep in mind that although slavery continued to exist into the Civil War, the importing of slaves was outlawed in 1808.
Four... See More
W. H. Harrison nominated for the Presidency...
Item #683706
December 10, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1839
* William Henry Harrison nomination
Page 3 has a column headed: "Nominations By the Whig National Convention" which reports: "The Convention of delegates...of the Whig party...for the purpose of recommending candidates for the Presidency & Vice Presidency...with a unanimous voice, resolutions nominating For President ... See More
Very early review of Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'...
Item #683705
November 20, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1839
* Early Charles Dickens
* "Oliver Twist" review
Of special interest is a page 3 article: "Review of Dickens' "Oliver Twist" which is quite early, as this famous novel by 27 year-old Charles Dickens was just his second. It printed in book form in 1838, and was serialized from 1837 to 1839.
Four pag
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No issues held by any institution...
Item #683694
December 12, 1890
THE WEST SIDE CITIZEN, Villa Park, Colorado, Dec. 12, 1890
* Very rare publication
Although once a separate town, Villa Park today is a neighborhood of Denver, about 4 miles west of downtown.
This is a very rare title, as only one institution is recorded in Gregory (Union List of American Newspapers) as having any issues and that collection was purchased in its entirety by us.
... See More
From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...
Item #683689
May 23, 1889
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) May 23, 1889
* Rare publication
* Famous wild West town
* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame
This city 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. It attracted larger-than-life Old West... See More
Adolph Sutro, of Comstock Lode fame...
Item #683675
October 31, 1893
POLITICAL RECORD, San Francisco, California, Oct. 31, 1894
* Adolph Sutro - mayor of San Francisco
* Virginia City, Nevada Comstock Lode fame
True to its title, this issue is filled with political reports including images of 19 politicians. Also of interest is a back page print captioned: "Our Sutro", being Adolph Sutro who was running for mayor of San Francisco. He would wi... See More
Scarce French-English newspaper from Louisiana...
Item #683673
January 28, 1871
LE LOUISIANAIS, Convent, Louisiana, Jan. 28, 1871
* Very rare publication from the deep South
A scarce title which existed from 1865 thru 1883, but of which very few issues surface. It is a single sheet newspaper with the front entirely in French while the reverse is in English save for the advertisements, most being in French.
Folio size, wide margins, toning, nice condition. A bit fragile... See More
Early from the capital of Florida...
Item #683662
October 21, 1854
THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Oct. 21, 1854
* Rare antebellum publication
Only rarely do we find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth of ads as well.
The complete front page is taken up with the continued: "Laws Of Th... See More
1900 Caleb Powers found guilty of murder...
Item #683657
August 18, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 18, 1900
* Caleb Powers found guilty of murder
* First secretary of state of Kentucky
* Governor William Goebel of Kentucky
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "POWERS FOUND GUILTY AND PRISON FOR LIFE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find i... See More
Mormon election results...
Item #683650
September 10, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1858 Page 3 has: "Utah" which reports on the territorial elections and other news items from Utah.
Four pages, small piece from the top margin of the back leaf, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Problem with Mormon currency... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #683649
August 31, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 1858 Page 3 has: "From Utah" which reports on the elections there. Also: "...Repudiation of the Mormon currency--the notes of the 'Deseret Currency Association--was the last movement of the Mormon leaders...the Gentile storekeepers refusing to receive the notes..." and more.
Also on page 3: "Capture Of A S... See More
Baron Rothschild: the first Jew to become a member of Parliament...
Item #683642
August 11, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1858
* Baron Rothschild of Tring
* 1st Jewish member of House of Lords
Page 2 has a column headed: "Baron Rothschild in Parliament". This is a very notable report, as it gives the account of the formal seating in Parliament of Rothschild as its first Jewish member.
Baron Lionel Rothschild was a British Jewish banker,... See More
Much on the Fraser River gold rush...
Item #683640
July 30, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 30, 1858 Page 3 has three articles concerning the Fraser River gold rush, headed: "The Fraser River Gold Region" taking over half a column; "The Rush From California For the New Eldorado" which is two-thirds of a column; and an editorial: "Colonial Government of New Caledonia" taking half a column.
Four pages... See More
Capture of the slave ship Lyra...
Item #683638
July 28, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1858
* HMS Lyra slave ship
* Slaver sloop captured
The top of page 3 has an article: "A Slaver Seized at Key West" which mentions: "...Collector Baldwin has issued orders for the seizure of the barque Lyra for being fitted out as a slaver...that the barque was bound for the coast of Africa for any other than a la... See More
The Fraser River gold rush...
Item #683637
July 26, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 26, 1858
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* British Columbia River
Page 3 has half a column headed: "The Frazer River Gold Region" which notes near the beginning: "...British House of Commons...a bill for the government of New Caledonia, the object of which is to establish a settled form of government in that part of British... See More
The Fraser River gold fields...
Item #683634
July 22, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1858
* Fraser Canyon Gold Rush
* British Columbia River
Page 3 has close to half a column taken up with: "Probable Effect of the Frazer River Discoveries" which begins: "The gold discoveries in the Northwest have presented to the vision of enterprising men many new projects..." with much more on the gold disc... See More
Battle of Pine Creek in the Washington Territory...
Item #683633
July 17, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1858
* Battle of Pine Creek - Tohotonimme
* Rosalia, Washington, Steptoe Butte
* Native American - Indians victory
Page 3 has: "The Late Battle in Washington Territory" which has a detailed letter from Fort Walla Walla, with much on the Battle of Pine Creek. It was also known as the Battle of Tohotonimme and the Step... See More
Seminole Indian War at an end... Latest on the Mormons...
Item #683621
June 01, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1839 The front page has half a column headed: "Interesting From Florida - The Florida War Ended" which includes the official "General Orders" of Major General Alexander Macomb on the end of the war with the Seminole Indians. Prefacing remarks note in part: "...to relieve Florida of the remnant of her savage inhabitant... See More
Huge list of Acts of Congress recently passed...
Item #683618
March 05, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1839 Half of the back page is taken up with a very lengthy: "List Of Acts Passed at the Third Session of the 25th Congress" including several "Acts Relating To the Territories" relating to organizing the Iowa Territory.
Four pages, good condition.
Boston magazine from the 18th century...
Item #683613
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1795 Articles within include: "Account of Warren Hastings" "The Delights of Benevolence" "Description of a Highland Hut" "The Cacique of Ontario" "On Ascending Thunder" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with the latest news including a report that: "A Treaty of Peac... See More
Boston magazine from the 18th century...
Item #683608
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1793 Articles within include: "On the Inhabitants of Prince William's Sound" which takes nearly 3 pages; "Account of the Island of Magindanoa" [Maguindanao] which is near Indonesia; "The Female Warrior" & much more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the Fren... See More
Baltimore slaves set free... Lincoln's proclamation making Nevada a State... Reason for the war...
Item #683602
November 03, 1864
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 3, 1864 Page 2 has the small but historic announcement: "Slaves Set Free In Baltimore", which includes in part: "The Post's special dispatch says: The slaves were set free yesterday in Baltimore, in pursuance of an order of the Court, under the new Constitution of Maryland."
Page 2 has the proclamation by President Lincoln... See More
With Lincoln's election, the South takes action...
Item #683573
November 13, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1860
* The South reacts to Abraham Lincoln's election
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Now that the election of Lincoln is assured, this issue has much on the plans of Southern states in secession discussions--particularly in South Carolina--and p... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln... The definitive report...
Item #683571
November 10, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* From the Nation's capital (best)
* The definitive report
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "Result of the Presidential Election" which gives the definitive report t... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683570
November 08, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln elected
* Presidential election
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which notes: "From the telegraphic reports of the Presidential election received since our ... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683569
November 09, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln is elected President
* From our nation's capital
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 2 has a report headed: "The Presidential Contest" which begins: "Abraham Lincoln is the next President of the United Stat... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683568
November 07, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* Best publication to be had ?
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "As it has been currently supposed within the last few weeks... See More
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
Item #683560
April 25, 1879
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination
* Mark Gray
The top of page 2 has an article headed: "The Booth Shooting" with subhead. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Mark Gray (attempted assassin) was a traveling salesman from Keokuk, Iowa who fired two shots fro... See More
Lincoln's second inaugural address: 'With malice towards none...'
Item #683525
March 07, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, March 7, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration (historic)
* "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All"
* End of Civil War & assassination nears
Page 2 has a very historic report headed: "Inauguration Day at Washington" which is primarily taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of President Lincoln". I... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #683521
April 10, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, April 10, 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.
Complet... See More
Five issues with a Civil War-related print...
Item #683511
November 22, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A nice lot of 5 different issues from 1863 & 1864, each contains within a print related to the Civil War as well as a wealth of other prints not war-related.
Additionally there are news items from the war.
Each issue complete in 16 pages and in nice condition.
1946 Mansfield, Ohio train wreck...
Item #683497
December 14, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 14, 1946
* Pennsylvania Railroad trains disaster
* Coulter - Mansfield, Ohio
The front page has a one column heading: "Train Crash in Ohio Is Fatal to 18" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Pennsylvania Railroad, three train collision near Mansfield, Ohio. Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a ... See More
Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis...
Item #683496
October 27, 1951
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Oct. 26 & 27, 1951
* Rocky Marciano (The Brockton Blockbuster)
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing fight
The top of page 8 of the 27th has a four column heading: "Marciano Is Newest Ring Idol" with subheads and photo of Louis. (see) You also get the Oct. 26th issue which has pre-fight coverage with photo of each boxer containing the tale-of-the... See More
Helen Clevenger murder... Asheville NC...
Item #683495
July 18, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1936
* Helen Clevenger murder
* American college student
* Asheville, North Carolina
The front page has a one column heading: "SUSPECT IS HUNTED IN CO-ED'S MURDER" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 6 with photo of Clevenger.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Quite rare & early account of a baseball game with women players...
Item #683490
August 16, 1868
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 16, 1868
* Rare & Early Women's baseball
* Bloomer Girls - baseball pioneers
* Elizabeth Cady Stanton reporting
Page 3 under the heading: "The National Game" has a few accounts of "Base Ball Notes" one of which is the earliest newspaper report we have seen of a baseball game with women players.
The report notes: "Mrs. Cady Stant... See More
John Logie Baird death... Television inventor...
Item #683487
June 15, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1946
* John Logie Baird death
* Father of the television
The top of page 21 has one column headings: "JOHN L. BAIRD DIES; TELEVISION LEADER" "British Inventor Produced One of the First Practical Sets--Borrowed Money to Start" with photo of Baird. (see) First report coverage on the death of John Logie Baird, father of the television.
Other n... See More
Great issue on Edison's invention of the phonograph, and thoughts on its use & what's next...
Item #683472
March 26, 1878
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
This is a terrific issue on Edison's newly invented phonograph machine, taking half of page 3 & over half of pg. 4 including four illustrations. The article is headed: "THE PHONOGRAPH" with subheads: "Lectures by Professor J. W. S. Arnold" "Character... See More
Joe DiMaggio Wins Batting Crown...
Item #683459
December 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 18, 1940
* Joe DiMaggio wins batting crown
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 37) has a six column headline: "DiMaggio Took League Batting Crown for 2d year in Row" with subheads and photo of DiMaggio. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, esp... See More
Captain Hines... General Morgan...
Item #683456
January 13, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 13, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
The ftpg. includes: "The War News" "Meat Supplies" "Congress--The General Appropriations" "the Heroine of Tennessee" (small wear hole here) "Arrival in Richmond of Captain Hines of General Morgan's Command--An Interesting Narrative of His Re-Capture & Subsequen... See More
Yankee failure at Vicksburg...
Item #683452
August 16, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 16, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
From the capital of the Confederacy. Front page reports are headed: "The Impudence & Insolence of Perfidy" "The Yankee Failure at Vicksburg" "Yankee Deserters" "Cavalry Dash at Front Royal" "Departure of Prisoners of War" "Baseness of Our En... See More
Very significant baseball print...
Item #683444
July 01, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 1, 1865 The best & most desired print is the 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 fine print shows a game in progress, including the full panorama of the field with a cro... See More
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