First American railroad publication...
Item #684688
October 23, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 23, 1845
* Early on the railroad industry
* Uncommon publication
An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is tak... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684684
February 01, 1853
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, February, 1853 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has the portraits of two notables including "John Ericsson - Inventory of the Caloric Eng... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684683
November 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 1854 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has a portraits of Sarah Benjamin, 100 years old, along with her "Phrenological Character... See More
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684681
October 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, October, 1854
* Uncommon publication
Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has the portraits of two notables along with their "Phrenolog... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll in the Pacific...
Item #684676
February 06, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 6, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8 ... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll in the Pacific...
Item #684673
February 17, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 17, 1944
* United States military encampment publication
This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the mili... See More
Large and decorative masthead...
Item #684672
July 02, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859 The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".
A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large ... See More
Long Island Sound steamboats...
Item #684670
August 20, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 20, 1859 Perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this newspaper is the beautiful & large masthead, plus each page is trimmed in a nautical theme.
The front page has a print of: "Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian Patriot" with a biography of him. Inside has a print of: "Snipe Shooting" and a nice scene of: "Long... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #684669
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More
Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...
Item #684668
August 06, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.
The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text as well, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation.
The back pag... See More
Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...
Item #684666
July 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of Montebello. Also a print of: "the Late Hon. Rufus Choate".
Ot... See More
Decorative masthead, view of Naples & Mt. Vesuvius...
Item #684665
July 23, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print of the: "City of Naples, and Mount Vesuvius".
Other prints include: "Ferdinand II, the Late King of the Two Sicilies" "Occupation of Caste... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684663
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684662
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Early from the state capital... old West...
Item #684650
January 29, 1879
SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION, California, Jan. 29, 1879
* Wild old West
* Rare publication
Various news of the day from this northern California town, the capital of California.
The news and advertisements found within these pages provide an interesting perspective of life in California from just 30 years after the Gold Rush.
Complete in four pages, nice condition. Folder size not... See More
Early San Francisco...
Item #684647
May 31, 1873
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, May 31, 1873 Among the various articles are: "The Female Detective" "Cave In A Mine" "Two Men Covered Up Nearly Eight Hours and Rescued Alive" "A Fight With a Lunatic" "Crime In Texas" and so much more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some foxing, nice condition.
A volume one issue from San Francisco...
Item #684644
February 29, 1884
DAILY EVENING STAR, San Francisco, Feb. 29, 1884 This is a volume one issue (number 12). Among the front page reports are: "Folsom Fomentation" "Charges Against McComb & Chambers" "Convicted at Last" "A Violent Lodger" "Flotsam and Jetsam"
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some blue pencil marks, a few discrete archival mends, v... See More
For Sale, A Few Likely Negroes of good character...
Item #684640
June 03, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 3, 1796 Page 2 has reports from Congress including: "The bill for making appropriations for the support of the military and naval establishments of 1796, was read a third time and passed...".
Page 3 had an ad: "For Sale, A Few Likely Negroes of good character..." and a bit more.
The back page has 2 runaway... See More
Sale of a slave girl... Debating the Jay Treaty...
Item #684639
June 02, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 2, 1796 Much of page 2 is taken up with a report from Congress: "On motion for making provision for carrying into effect the treaty with Great Britain." which refers to the controversial Jay Treaty.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For the term of 10 Years, A likely healthy NEGRO GIRL..." with deta... See More
Discussing the Jay Treaty... Slave-related ads...
Item #684638
June 01, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 1, 1796 Much of page 2 is taken up with a report from Congress: "On motion for making provision for carrying into effect the treaty with Great Britain." which refers to the controversial Jay Treaty.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For A Term of Years, A Negro Man about 22 years of age..." with details.... See More
Runaway slave ads...
Item #684633
May 26, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, May 26, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* Slaves advertisements
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, A healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 3 has two runway slave ads headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward" and "Five Pounds Reward" with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects... See More
Aerial balloon torpedo... Ostrich farming...
Item #684627
May 11, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878 Among the articles with prints is a full front page print: "The Balloon Torpedo" which includes n article on how it works: "Aerial Warfare".
There are also two full pages on: "Ostrich Farming in South Africa" which includes 8 prints, and also: "The Premier Tricycle".
Sixteen pages, a few discrete archival me... See More
Electric lights used for photography...
Item #684626
July 26, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879
* Early photography use of electric lighting
The front page has a large illustration of: "Photographs By Electric Light" with a related article as well.
Inside pages have the following prints of interest: "The Exeter Steam Engine" "New Steam Car" and "Aswail, or Sloth Bear", each with a related artic... See More
The original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel... Columbia bicycle...
Item #684622
October 30, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 30, 1897 The front page is taken up with 4 photos of: "The New Astoria Hotel, New York City", three showing it during construction.
This was the original Waldorf–Astoria built in two stages, as the Waldorf Hotel and the Astoria Hotel, which accounts for its dual name. That original site was situated on Astor family properties along Fifth A... See More
Samuel Langley's airplane...
Item #684621
April 22, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1893
* Samuel Pierpont Langley
* Early flying machine model
* Aviation before Wright Brothers
The most interesting print would be: "Dr. Langley's Flying Machine" which has as related articles. It is an unusual looking contraption created some ten years before the Wright brothers would fly.
The article does mention in part that... See More
Passenger-carrying airplane record...
Item #684617
April 22, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1911 The most interesting article is: "A New Aeroplane Passenger-carrying Record - Louis Breguet's Feat of Transporting 11 People 3 Miles Across Country" which takes over 1 1/2 pages and includes 5 photos/illustrations.
The front page is a photo: "Making a Map on the Spot" with further illustrations inside.
Complete in 24 pag... See More
Unique--and comical--unicycle...
Item #684615
December 12, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 12, 1914 The duo-tone cover is taken up with a comical print of the: "Motor-Driven Unicycle Stabilized by a Gyroscope". An inside page has a related article describing it, with much detail.
A terrific print showing how bizarre some early "inventions" were during the era when engine-driven vehicles were booming.
A great front page for ... See More
Luyties Helicopter: comical attempt at flight...
Item #684614
July 11, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 11, 1908
* Bizarre flying contraption
* Early aviation invention
The front page has two photos of: "The Luyties Helicopter, Probably The Largest Experimental Rotary Flying Machine Ever Tested", which includes supporting text on an inside page.
Sixteen pages, older repair on page 2 has minor effect on the front page, somewhat irregular at the sp... See More
Ad for a whip and cane manufactory...
Item #684612
July 07, 1797
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, July 7, 1797 The back page has an ad for a: "Whip and Cane Manufactory" who makes not only these items by billiard balls as well. Much detail provided.
Four pages, one margin slightly irregular, good condition.
Runaway slave ads...
Item #684609
June 21, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 21, 1796 The front page features 20 illustrated ship ads, as well as an ad: "FOR SALE, A likely , healthy NEGRO WENCH..." with details.
Page 3 has an ad for: "Negro Tom" describing: "A Black Man, about 5 feet 6 inches high...ran off from Fell's Point on Sunday..." then describing his clothing,... See More
Early newspaper from San Diego...
Item #684600
March 12, 1875
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, March 12, 1875
* Rare & early from Southern California
An early newspaper from San Diego with the entire front page taken up with ads, several illustrated. Various news of the day inside and even more advertisements.
Four pages, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.... See More
The famous "cowtown" of the Old West...
Item #684590
March 07, 1882
LEAVENWORTH DAILY STANDARD, Kansas, March 7, 1882
* Rare Midwest publication
A famous "cowtown" from the Old West, and the site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827. It became known in American history for its role as a key supply base in the settlement of the American West.
Among front page articles are: "Robbery At Lawrence" "Refugee Jews Getting Employm... See More
From 1881 Portland, Oregon...
Item #684588
October 08, 1881
THE WEEKLY OREGONIAN, Portland, Oct. 8, 1881
* Rare old West publication
A wide range of various local reports, many crime-related. A wealth of advertising as well.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, subscriber's label on the front page, minor margin wear, good condition.... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #684585
January 17, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 17, 1874
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 2 issu... See More
Discussing the Jay Treaty... Runaway slaver ads...
Item #684578
June 11, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 11, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from Congress concerning debates on the controversial Jay Treaty with England.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For the term of 10 Years, A Likely healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 4 has other "reward" ads concerning slaves, with details.... See More
Slave-related ads in this Baltimore newspaper...
Item #684575
June 08, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 8, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
Page 2 has a lengthy: "Address" by the governor of Mass., signed in type: Samuel Adams.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For the term of 10 Years, A likely healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Pages 3 and 4 have other "reward" ads concern... See More
Slave-related ads in this Baltimore newspaper...
Item #684572
June 04, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 4, 1796 The front page has an ad: "For Sale, A Healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Pages 3 and 4 have more slave related ads headed: "300 Dollars Reward" "130 Dollars Reward" and "Fifty Dollars Reward" all with particulars.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section... See More
Carrie Nation & the saloons in Hope, Kansas...
Item #684569
February 04, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 25, 1901
* Carrie Nation
* Kansas saloons
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MRS. NATION TIRED" with subheads. (see) Rare to find period reporting on this famous temperance movement leader. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... See More
Portland, Oregon, from 1880...
Item #684542
November 03, 1880
MORNING OREGONIAN, Portland, Nov. 3, 1880
* Rare publication
* Wild old West era
An early issue from Portland, filled with various local and regional news reports of the day along with a wide range of advertisements.
Four pages, large folio size, some archival mends, minor margin wear. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More
Civil War newspaper from California...
Item #684539
January 21, 1863
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Jan. 21, 1863
* Wild Old West
* Rare publication
* Civil War era
It's uncommon to fine Civil War era newspapers from the West Coast, but here is one. Not surprisingly various war reports on pages 2 and 3.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Sacco and Vanzetti in 1927...
Item #684537
August 11, 1927
THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES, Alaska, August 11, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
* Electric chair executions days away
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EXECUTION OF VANZETTI AND SACCO STAYED UNTIL AUGUST 22" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, light even toning, small stamp within the masthead, generally nice.
... See More
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti
* Electric chair executions days away
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EXECUTION OF VANZETTI AND SACCO STAYED UNTIL AUGUST 22" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, light even toning, small stamp within the masthead, generally nice.
Meeting with an Indian chief...
Item #684535
September 03, 1787
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 3, 1787 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia mentioning a meeting with an Indian chief Sconetoyack, and that: "...They will leave this place in a few days for New York to represent to Congress some grievances & to demand an observance of the treaty of Hopewell, on the Keown, which they say has been violated & infringed by the lawle... See More
Debating the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684526
August 01, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase close
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.... See More
On the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684521
November 24, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 24, 1803
* On the Louisiana Purchase Treaty
The middle of the front page has over a full column taken up with: "LOUISIANA" which is a very lengthy editorial concerning the purchase, recently concluded.
It begins: "The treaty places the U.S. in the best possible position to avoid the usual causes of war; we have no neighbour settled near our settleme... See More
Journey from Salem to Gervais...
Item #684510
July 27, 1874
SALEM DAILY RECORD, Oregon, July 27, 1874 A very rare title as this is a volume issue of a newspaper that existed for just over one year. Gregory notes that only 3 institutions have any holdings, one of which has but a single issue.
Today Salem is the capital of Oregon. Page 3 has nearly a full column article on: "The Gervais Excursion" telling of a travel from Salem to the town o... See More
Town was founded in the gold rush era...
Item #684506
October 24, 1881
GRASS VALLEY DAILY TIDINGS & FREE LANCE, California, Oct. 24, 1881
* Rare old West publication
* Many interesting advertisements
Grass Valley, which was originally known as Boston Ravine and later named Centerville, dates from the California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered at Gold Hill in October, 1850 and population grew around the mine. When a post office was established in 1851,... See More
A special 26 page issue of a Utah territorial newspaper...
Item #684499
December 25, 1886
SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 25, 1886
* Mormons - Mormonism
This was still a Territorial newspaper as Utah would not become a state for another ten years.
This is a somewhat social 26 page edition, which includes "The Christmas Herald" as well, and also includes a review of the events of the year.
Complete in 26 pages, never bound nor trimmed so many ... See More
Second issue of a short-lived newspaper...
Item #684498
January 07, 1882
CALIFORNIA POLITICAL RECORD, San Francisco, Jan. 14, 1882 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a newspaper which lasted just 2 1/2 years. Nice patriotic engraving in the masthead. The front page has a print of William H. Bodfish captioned: "Honest But Queer" and page 3 has a print of; "Old Honesty - Maurice C. Blake, Mayor of San Francisco"
Four pages, a few minor mar... See More
Gateway to the gold fields...
Item #684497
May 28, 1875
MARYSVILLE WEEKLY APPEAL, California, May 28, 1875
* Rare Old West publication
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was on... See More
States expected to secede from the Union....
Item #684485
November 28, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 28, 1860 Among the front page column heads reporting tensions just before the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Views & Intentions of the Republican Leaders in Congress" "Message of Gov. Gist to the South Carolina Legislature" The State Bound to Secede" "He Thinks South Carolina Will be Followed by Georgia, Alabama, F
... See More
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