Frankfurt falls to the American Army...
Item #689912
March 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 30, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "Frankfurt Falls to Third" with subheads: "4th Armored Div. 90 Mi. Past Rhine" "Soviets Reach Austria, Take Koenigsberg" and more. A wealth of war reporting ... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #689567
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746
* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape B
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* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape B
Nice Civil War prints... Incident at Gettysburg...
Item #689450
January 02, 1864
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 2, 1864 The front page shows: "The Guerrilla War on the Mississippi-- Explosion of a Shell in the Ladies' Saloon on the Steamer Welcome, at Waterproof, Miss.".
Inside the issue is full page "H. R. Majesty's Steamer Majestic Watching the Rebel Rams in Mersey" and "The Siege of Charleston - Singing of the Monitor Weehaw... See More
To be executed for involvement in the Rye Houses Plot...
Item #689359
October 29, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 29, 1685 The top of the front page has a report from Rome beginning: "Yesterday was celebrated here the anniversary of the Pope's Coronation, who entered that day into the tenth year of his Pontificate...".
The back page has a report noting: "...Richard Nelthorp and John Ayloff were...asked what they had to say why execution should not be... See More
General Hunter's emancipation order rebuffed by Lincoln...
Item #689131
June 07, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 7, 1862 The front page announces President Lincoln's proclamation nullifying General Hunter's General Order regarding emancipation, headed: "Important Proclamation by the President" which carries over to page 2, where signed: Abraham Lincoln. Also on page 2 is the original proclamation signed by: David Hunter.
This ... See More
On the beginning of the Civil War...
Item #688725
April 24, 1861
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 24, 1861 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
From the beginning weeks of the Civil War, the front page has a great editorial: "The 'Peace At Any Price' Policy". Also: "Major Anderson in New York" in which he reflects upon the beginnin... See More
The treaty which formally ended the Revolutionary War...
Item #687283
December 10, 1783
THE NORWICH PACKET of the CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Connecticut, Dec. 10, 1783 This must rank among the more beautiful mastheads of the 18th century with the handsome engraving of the ship.
Taking almost all of page 3 is perhaps the most significant document of the Revolutionary War era, being the complete text of the Treaty of Paris ending the war, formally headed at the top of the first colum... See More
Follow-up to Cornwallis' surrender... John Hanson elected President...
Item #687281
November 07, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1781 A wonderful issue on the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, which essentially ended Revolutionary War efforts by the British.
The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from General Washington, dated Head Quarters, near York, October 27, 1781" which presents the: "General return of officers an... See More
New Jersey's first newspaper... America's independence to be acknowledged?
Item #687204
January 12, 1780
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Jan. 12, 1780 Titles from New Jersey are very uncommon, particularly from the 18th century. Of greater significance is that this was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun just 2 years prior in 1778.
The entire front page is taken up with an Act of the New Jersey legislature titled: "An Act for Limiting the Prices of Various Articles, and ... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #686477
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warri... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #685912
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778* General John Burgoyne
* Revolutionary War - Saratoga
The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #685911
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More
Battle of Springfield, New Jersey... Washington's letter...
Item #685797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780 Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette, followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette.Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #685335
June 25, 1697
A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, June 25, 1697 This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title. The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.
Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, archival mend across th... See More
The Nauvoo charter has been repealed...
Item #685134
February 08, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 8, 1845 The bottom of the front page has a very brief item noting: "Illinois" "The Mormon charter of Nauvoo has been unconditionally repealed by the legislature or Illinois, by a decided majority of votes in each branch, after a long debate on the subject."
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition.
As noted i... See More
Lengthy content on the Mormon wars...
Item #685040
May 13, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1859 Page 4 has some nice Mormon content, with one column heads reading: "Highly Interesting From Utah" "The Mormons Forcing the United States Courts to put their Prisoners Under Martial Law" "Conduct of the Federal Officers" "Open Insolence of the Mormon Authorities" with the text taking nearly two complete columns.
Eight page... 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
See the pig of knowledge...
Item #684046
March 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 7, 1798 Various news of the day both from Europe and America. Page 3 is taken up with ads, one of which is for the: "Pig of Knowledge" offering an exhibition of his talents, which include: "He reads print or writing, spells, tells the time of day...distinguishes colors, how many persons there are present..." and more. Admission is 25 cent... See More
Map of the island of Martinique... Early American Indians...
Item #683333
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1759 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Martinico from the latest & best Authorities." with an inset labeled: "A Map of that Part of Guadaloupe where the English made their Defense, Jan. 23, 1759" The map shows considerable detail, measures 8 3/4 by 10 inches an... See More
Interesting comments on the new Vice President...
Item #682978
March 07, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, March 7, 1865 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "OUR VICTORIES" "Graphic Description of the Great National Celebration" "How the Metropolis Thanked the Army & Navy" & more.
Page 5 has "Washington" "The Great Inauguration Ball Last Night" "General Disgust with the Vice President Chosen... See More
Latest war news from General Grant's army...
Item #682147
June 08, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 8, 1864 Half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of Civil War heads including: "THE GREAT STRUGGLE" "Official News From Grant's Army" "Another Night Attack by the Rebels" "They Were Successfully Repulsed" "Correspondence Between Grant and Lee" "Furious Rebel Night Attack" and more.
Eight pag... See More
The work of General U.S. Grant...
Item #681974
June 17, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Lt. General Grant & General Butler in Consultation" "Advance Upon Petersburg" "The President in Philadelphia" "Hunter". More war reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
General Custer in the Civil War...
Item #681622
May 17, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 17, 1864 The first column has a nice stack of headlines including: "SHERIDAN ! " The Great Cavalry Expedition Through the Rebel Lines" "Lee's Army Flanked & His Communications Cut Off" "J.E. B. Stuart's Forces Well Whipped" "Capture of Men & Guns from the Rebels" "Gallantry of General Custer &a... See More
The Yankees plod on to Richmond...
Item #681617
May 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 10, 1864 Nearly the entire first column of the front page is taken up with nice heads on the Civil War, some including: "ON TO RICHMOND ! " "SEVERAL GREAT VICTORIES" "Success of General Grant's Operations" "Lee in Full Retreat to Richmond" "Longstreet Reported Mortally Wounded" "Lee Again Defeated on Sunday" ... See More
Wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681564
April 02, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From the Mississippi" "Latest Rebel News" "Important From Kentucky" "Pegram's Forces Defeated by Gen. Gilmore" "The Movements Against Port Hudson" "Report of the Committee on the Conduct of the War" & much more.
Eight pages, very nic... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #678091
September 02, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Sept. 2, 1864 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
Articles include: "Vindication of President Lincoln Against the Charges Contained in the Wade & Davis Circular" "How Peace May Be ... See More
Plate shows the interior of St. Paul's Cathedral...
Item #677877
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1749 Among the interesting items in this issue are: "Plan of a Harbour to the Downs" which includes an illustration of it; "A Description of St. Paul's Cathedral" which is accompanied by a nice full page plate of the interior; "Antient Ships of an Enormous Size" "Account of Nova Scotia from Mr. Little"
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Huge list of Acts from the New York legislature...
Item #677510
April 15, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 15, 1797 The front page includes a long list of Acts from the New York legislature.
There is also a report headed: "Capitulation of Mantua" which was a crucial episode in Napoleon Bonaparte's first Italian campaign as his successful siege of Mantua excluded the Austrians from northern Italy.
Four pages, very nice conditio... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #675374
September 26, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "A Skirmish with 6,000 On Each Side" "The Rebels Stand but a Few Minutes" "Gen. Fremont & the Government" "Drafting in Iowa Forbidden" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, a few minor margin tears, good condition.
Bush Wins... Then Wins Again!!!
A great pair of issues...
Item #674311
November 08, 2000
THE LEDGER, Lakeland, Florida (two issues).
* George W. Bush election & recount win
Given the attention of the current presidential election, here is a terrific--and perhaps the very best--pair of issues on the election controversy of George W. Bush's second term.
From the state of Florida, which was the focus of the turmoil of this election, the two issues have headlines which rela... See More
America in a bad condition... The duty on imported slaves...
Item #674302
November 04, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 4, 1783
* Post Revolutionary War America
Page 2 has a letter from Charleston: "You will please to observe, that this place is no longer called Charlestown, but Charleston, it being incorporated under that name by an act of Assembly..." then a list of various duties imposed by the S.C. legislature including: "Negroes imported dir... See More
The very beginning of the Financial Panic of 1873...
Item #672650
September 18, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1873 This issue has fine early coverage on what became known as the "Panic of 1873" - which was precipitated by the bankruptcy of the banking firm of Jay Cooke and Company.
There is an article on pg. five, "PANIC IN STOCKS - GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE STREET YESTERDAY", which takes nearly a full column of text. Another somewhat related article appe... See More
An electric light before Edison?
Item #669277
September 28, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 28, 1878 Inside has an intriguing article headed: "Simple Eclectic Light Apparatus" with detailed text and an illustration of the device.
At this time Thomas Edison was experimenting with his electric light but his first successful test was not until October, 1879.
Other articles and prints of the latest inventions and improvements of th... See More
George Washington signature in script...
Item #669231
May 14, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1794 Page 3 has a document signed in script type: Go. Washington, President of the United States, concerning authorization for ships belonging to the U.S. to enter ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope, etc.
Page 2 has a report: "From the Western Army".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Letter to Washington, responded to by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #669148
August 28, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1793 Page 3 has a letter from the French minister "To General Washington, President of the United States" but it is responded to by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, as it is a state matter and not meant for the President's attention. It relates to the Citizen Genet Affair & the troubling situation with the on-going French Revolu... See More
Thomas Jefferson's reply to the New Jerusalem church in Baltimore...
Item #667651
March 27, 1801
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 27, 1801 Page 2 has an address of congratulations on assuming the Presidency from the New Jerusalem Church in Baltimore to the President, with his gracious reply, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 2 also has an address from the Mass. legislature to former President Adams thanking him for his service, followed by his humble reply, signed in type: Joh... See More
A rare printing of Hamilton's greatest work: "Report on Manufactures"...
Item #667587
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, January, 1792 * Report on the Subject of Manufactures (Report on Manufactures)
* The magnum opus of Alexander Hamilton
* First United States Treasury Secretary
The most significant content is found within the Appendix II which is included (typically missing). This Appendix has a wealth of "Public Papers", but it begins with what is c... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665583
March 14, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 14, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with the latest reports from Congress. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Peace with America is wanted, but cannot happen...
Item #659941
July 19, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 19, 1777
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
The front page has a report on the war events near Canada, Ticonderoga, and Lakes Chaplain and George, as shown in the photos.
The back page has: "Further Observations on the State of Affairs & the Conduct of the Minsters", much relating to America. It... See More
Common Sense... Letters from Ben Franklin & George Washington...
Item #607658
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, February, 1787 This is the "second edition" printed in 1788, as noted on the title/contents page. One of the more successful American magazines of the 18th century, in fact one of a relatively few that survived more than a few years.The first eleven years is a continuation of: "Common Sense. By Mr. Payne. Part III. Thoughts on the Present S... See More
Tarpon fishing... Baseball prints in the Supplement...
Item #175496
May 03, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1890 The standard portion of this issue (the first 8 images) has some nice prints which include a full ftpg: "Working A Hotchkiss Gun", a nice full page: "Tarpon Fishing", another fullpg. view of: "La Salle Street, Chicago..." "Clinton Hall, Astor Place, New York. The doublepage centerfold is: "Antony Van Corlear, ... See More
Spiritual photography...
Item #173302
May 08, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1869 The front page includes nine illustrations of "Spiritual Photography." Inside is a 1/4 page illustration of "Jacques Offenbach, the French Composer of 'Opera Bouffe'." Two small illustrations of "The Garrote" and "The Prisoner's Seat" along with a halfpage illustration of "Execution by Garroting of ... See More
General Sherman and more...
Item #172822
October 08, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1864 The entire front page is a nice print captioned: "Major-General Philip H. Sheridan". Inside has a full page and very dramatic print: "The Cavalry Charge at Winchester, Virginia". Other prints within include: "Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia" "Whitehall Street (Looking Eastward) Atlanta, Georgia"; a full... See More
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