First of this title we have offered...
Item #698749
February 27, 1827
SARATOGA SENTINEL, Saratoga Springs, New York, Feb. 27, 1827 This is the first of this title we have offered in our 50+ years. A typical newspaper of the day with a mix of news events and advertisements, some illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, an upper corner is torn away from the back leaf affecting some text, some front page foxing.
A short-lived, radical newspaper...
Item #698748
April 08, 1854
NICHOLS' JOURNAL, New York, April 8, 1854 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to Health, Intelligence, Freedom, Individual Sovereignty and Social Harmony".
This was considered a radical newspaper that sorted for less than two years. Nice listed in Gregory's 'Union List Of Newspapers'.
Four pages, very nice condition.
For military personnel at the Holabird Signal Depot...
Item #698284
September 23, 1943
THE HOLABIRD EXHAUST, Holabird Signal Depot, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 23, 1943 This is a "camp newspaper", one of hundreds that were produced at various military installations around the world during World War II.
As with most, it is crudely produced, providing news and information to military personnel at the depot.
Twelve pages, 8 by 10 1/2 inches, nice condition.
The first and last issues of Yank magazine...
Item #698276
June 17, 1942
YANK (The Army Newspaper", June 17, 1942 and December 28, 1945 This is a pair of issues, the first published and the last published. being volume 1, number 1 and volume 4, number 28 issues.
As verified by Wikipedia, the first issue was published with the cover date of June 17, 1942, a weekly tabloid, with no ads. The magazine was written by enlisted rank soldiers with a few officers as... See More
World War II camp newspaper from the Philippines...
Item #698205
June 24, 1945
RADIO CITY FLASH, "All The News We're Allowed To Print", "In the Philippines", June 24, 1945 A "camp" newspaper from near the end of WWII, crudely printed and typewriter-set as most were, pointed on 5 sheets of paper 8 by 13 inches.
This was published daily by the Third Platoon, 39th Special Services Company. The back page is a hand-drawn "pin-up girl&... See More
Ross Perot is "fading' in his pursuit for the nomination...
Item #697999
July 14, 1992
DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 14, 1992 The front page announces: "Bill Takes Big Jump As...ROSS FADES" with the borrow potion of "FADES" more lightly inked.
This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.
Much more coverage and reporting--with photos--inside.
Sixty pages, tabloid-... See More
Louis XVI & family have escaped from Paris...
Item #697984
June 25, 1791
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 25, 1791 The top of the last page has a brief yet notable report: "This day it was confidently reported in the city that advice had been received from France this morning, that the King, Queen and Dauphin had suddenly quitted Paris; that the whole of that city was in the utmost alarm..." with just a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches,... See More
With or without the "h"...
Item #697696
November 29, 1881
THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29, 1881 This famous city has had a troubled history with (or without) the "h" in its name. From the earliest years it was spelled "Pittsburgh", but then in 1891 it was formally changed to "Pittsburg" but then again would add the "h" to give us the "Pittsburgh" we know today.
The spelling in t... See More
First of this title we have offered...
Item #697616
July 12, 1883
THE SANFORD JOURNAL, Florida, July 12, 1883 Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes that only two institutions have more than a single issue of this title. This is the first newspaper we have ever offered from Sanford.
A typical newspaper of the day, a bit irregular at the spine margin, minor loss to the blank lower margin of the first leaf, mostly good condition. Folder si... See More
Just the second issue published...
Item #697615
May 01, 1890
THE TRUE COMMONWEALTH, Washington, D.C., May 1, 1890 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a space title. This is a monthly publication, and as explained on the back page it: "...demands that all interstate railways, telegraphs, etc., shall be owned & operated by the General Government in the interest of the whole people; that local railway and telegraph lines shall be owned &... See More
From the "amateur press" in Ohio...
Item #697614
January 01, 1878
WISE AND OTHERWISE, Marietta, Ohio, January, 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Such newspapers were typically small in size and had a short life. This is the volume 2, number 1 issue.
Four pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Baseball and chess...
Item #696368
May 14, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 14, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 6 has over a full column headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes text and charts for 2 games. Also other baseball-related articles beyond the games.
The same page has: "Our Chess Department" which includes an illu... See More
Uncle Tom's Cabin: the serialization before it became a book...
Item #695890
August 07, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1851 The front page of this anti-slavery newspaper is very significant, as it contains chapter 9 of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. by Mrs. H. B. Stowe" taking over 2 1/2 columns.
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". This historic work first ... See More
What will be necessary to find a successful peace in the French & Indian War...
Item #695351
September 30, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 30, 1762 Pages 4 and 5 contain a nearly 3 column letter concerning issues in finding an appropriate treaty to end the French & Indian War (Seven Years' War in Europe).
The letter begins: "Among those who clamor against the supposed terms of peace, there are many who are influenced by motives of private advantage..." and further on: &quo... See More
Map showing Ship Island during the Civil War...
Item #695305
December 17, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a Civil War map headed: "SHIP ISLAND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS". Column heads include: "THE EXPEDITION TO SHIP ISLAND" "Unobstructed Landing" "Slavery in the
... See More
Beginning the court martial of General Hull... Victory over the Indians...
Item #695200
December 07, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Dec. 7, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
The front page has: "Barbarities of the Enemy - Violation of a Flag of Truce". Inside includes a letter to Gen. Stansbury written on board the U.S. sloop Niagara. Also: "General Orders" which begins: "A general court-martial for the trial of brigadier-gen. William Hull w... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Talks of the Embargo...
Item #694380
August 09, 1808
THE FARMER'S CABINET, Amherst, New Hampshire, Aug. 9, 1808 The front page begins with an article concerning the Embargo. The balance of the issue has various news reports of the day plus many ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, subscriber's name in the masthead, nice condition.
News from the Confederacy...
Item #694170
March 28, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, March 28, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are; "Affairs In Richmond' "From Upper Georgia" "Letter From Richmond" "Execution of a Confederate" as a spy; "The Attack On Charleston" "Another Order For 200,000 Men" "Yankee Speculation of the War--What is the Prospect ... See More
Nice reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #693724
April 11, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 11, 1758 Page 6 has over half a column of reporting headed: "America" with two Charleston datelines, reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...arrived in town the Wolf King, a Creek chief...with several other headmen of that nation...received there by the Hon. Col. Montgomery's company of grenadiers... both nati... See More
The siege of Havana, Cuba...
Item #693379
April 09, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 9, 1763 Page 3 contains a very lengthy report headed: "Extract from the Journal of an Officer at the Havana, containing some interesting Particulars of the Siege, not hitherto set n a true Light to the Public." This report takes a full page, carrying over to page 4.
The siege of Havana was a successful British siege against Span... See More
The Mormon population in Utah...
Item #692317
March 01, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, March 1, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Among the articles is: "A Proclamation By the President of the United States" concerning those opposing the forces in Mass., signed in type: Millard Fillmore. Also: "The Negro Riot In Boston" and a report noting: "The Mormons in t... See More
James Hamlet: first slave affected by the Fugitive Slave Act...
Item #692188
October 12, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Oct. 12, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Pages 1 and 2 are entirely taken up with: "An Act to Establish Certain Post Roads in the United States" with considerable detail, state by state.
Page 3 has an article on: "Jenny Lind", called the Swedish Nightingale. but of most sign... See More
Last of the Lowry gang is killed... Trouble with the Indians...
Item #691796
February 24, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1874 The front page has a brief yet notable article on the Lowry War in North Carolina: "The Last of the Robeson County (N.C.) Outlaws Killed", noting in part: "...Steve Lowery, the last survivor of the notorious band of Robeson County outlaws, was instantly killed...by three citizens...He was tuning his banjo...when three shots were fired...killing hi... See More
Early report on the Amazon basin... California mines are doing well...
Item #691719
November 30, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 1852 Page 3 has over half a column taken up with an interesting article: "On The Amazonian Basin" which is a quite early, descriptive article on this region of the world.
One bit notes: "...The whole of this immense tract of land, from the Atlantic to the foot of the Andes, for 3,000 miles, with few exceptions, is cover... See More
Billy Bowlegs and the Seminole Indians...
Item #691682
September 15, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 1852 Page 3 has: "The Indians In Texas" as well as: "The Seminole Delegation" which includes talk of Billy Bowlegs. Another item mentions Nathaniel Hawthorne has written a biography of General Pierce.
At the top of page 3 is: "An Indian Fight And a 'Treaty of Peace' In Oregon".
The back page has... See More
The Mexican War, Minnesota described, Neptune the new planet...
Item #691620
April 27, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 27, 1847 Reports inside include: "Gen. Taylor--Mexican Banditti" which is signed in type: Z. Taylor. Also: "Interesting to Volunteers" which is on the Mexican War; "On the New Planet" concerning the recent discovery of Neptune; and a nice article: "Minesota" [Minnesota] which is very descriptive &qu... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691286
November 29, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 29, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "German Troops Break Through Strong Soviet Defenses" "Many British Tanks Destroyed in North African Battle" "Europe's Econo... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690387
July 17, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 17, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "B29s Fire 4 Jap Cities; Truman Tours Berlin Ruins" "Superforts Fly First Time Under Spaatz" "Big 3 Talks Reporte... See More
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #689202
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1819
* The Jew Bill - president's support
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes nea... See More
Diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
Item #686266
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles Town, Commonly called Bunker Hill, Opposite Boston, attacked & Carried by his Majesty's Troops, Jun... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #686005
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" and more.The mos... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #685801
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue.Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French s... See More
His crime was cursing the King...
Item #685215
December 16, 1727
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Dec. 16, 1727 A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Amongst the various reports are items on criminals and their crimes & punishments. One item notes: "An indictment...against...William Andust...on a charge of cursing the King, was found ignoramut."
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax sta... See More
Siege of Fort Sumter... War events near Chattanooga...
Item #681796
August 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SIEGE OF FORT SUMTER" "Interesting Correspondence Between General Gilmore and General Beauregard" "Details of the Bombardment of the 18th Inst." "Important From Tennessee" "General Rosecrsans' Army in Front of Chattanooga" "Fire Opened on the City... See More
Rebels to evacuate Gordonsville...
Item #681789
August 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON" "Our Batteries Have Breached Fort Sumter" "Meade's Army" "Probable Evacuation of Culpepper & Gordonsville by the Enemy" "Reported Revolt of the N. Carolina Troops" & more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Latest from the Civil War... Letter signed by Lincoln...
Item #681783
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important from Charleston" "Progress of the Combined Military & Naval Operations" "Engagement Between the Ironsides & the Rebel Fort Wagner" and more.
Inside has a letter on; 'The Conscription" signed by the President: A. Lincoln. Also reports that: &qu... See More
Lincoln's letter on treating "Colored" troops like all others...
Item #681774
August 03, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Threatened Rebellion of North Carolina to the Richmond Government" "Jeff. Davis and the Confederacy Denounced" "Important From Charleston" "Erection of New Rebel Batteries on James Island" "Depredations by the Florida" and much more.
More inside as wel... See More
Vicksburg, General Grant, Admiral Porter...
Item #681773
August 02, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Western Navy" "Its Operations Before Vicksburg" "What Admiral Porter Says of General Grant" "The Surrender of Brashear City" "Anticipated Movements of General Grant" "Progress of the Siege of Fort Wagner" and much more.
Additional reports ins... See More
Rebels are retreating from Corinth...
Item #681569
June 11, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Jackson Overtaken by General Fremont and Compelled to Fight" "Severe Losses of the Enemy in the Skirmishing Near Harrisonburg" "Rebel reports of the Battle of Fair Oaks" "Skirmishing in the Vicinity of Washington, N.C." "THE
... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #680231
November 11, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Nov. 11, 1865
* Rare pro-white title
* Reconstruction era
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "Reminiscences of Gen. 'Stonewall' J... See More
A report on Great Plague from 1666...
Item #679628
August 23, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 23, 1666 A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging, and also from the year of the Great London Fire.
At the bottom of the back page is a death report which ties it specifically to this significant year: "The Account of this Weeks Bill runs thus. The Total 290. Of the Plague 42. Decreased in all 42. Decreased of the Plague 6."... See More
States ratify the Constitution, including the key 9th putting it into effect...
Item #679614
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1788 * United States Constitution ratification
* New Hampshire becomes 9th state to ratify
The issue begins with: "A Description of Newbold's Plantation on Indian River" (lacking the plate). Other items include: "The Folly and Absurdity of Atheism" "Enquiry Whether the Discovery of America has been Useful or Hurt... See More
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #678171
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Hand-colored plate of "The Baltimore Oriole"...
Item #676496
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1753 One of the prime features of this issue is the plate showing: "The Baltimore Bird" (Oriole) nesting in "The Virginian Tulip Tree", which is hand-colored.Among the additional articles within are: "Observation of the Moon's Eclipse"; a full page of text along with an illustration of: "A View & Descri... See More
Much on the states debating the proposed Constitution...
Item #676194
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, June, 1788 * U.S. - United States Constitution
* States debate on ratification
This is the "second edition" as noted on the title page, printed on Feb. 20, 1792.
Among the articles are: "Observations on the Management of the Female Convicts in the Workhouse, Philadelphia" "Objections to the Proposed Plan o... See More
A 5 Issue Set! 1861-1865 Harper's Weekly Civil War Illustrations...
Item #676075
January 01, 1861
(5 issue set) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May, 1861 - May, 1865... one from each year of the Civil War!
* the most recognized illustrated newspaper of the Civil War
* several illustrated prints (suitable for framing)
* discounted by nearly 50%
You will receive 5 original issues from this famous illustrated newspaper, dated somewhere from May, 1861 through May, 1865, offered at a substan... See More
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Plate of the funeral of the Duke of York...
Item #674774
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1767 There is a nice & large foldout plate which shows the: "Funeral Process of the Duke of York" measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches, and is accompanied by a detailed article. This is the only plate called for in this issue & has some creases and foxing at the folds.Among the various articles within are: "Solution of Optical ... See More
Revolutionary War in the South... Ninety-Six, South Carolina....
Item #673260
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" includes a short bit about: "Two gentlemen...charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the American agent Adams at Amsterdam & with supplying the Colonists with arms & ammunition...". This is followed by a letter from Lord Rawdon to Cornwallis from Monk's Corner begi... See More
News from the War of 1812...
Item #672742
October 15, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 15, 1812 Page 2 has a report: "Western News" which mentions in part: "...news relative to the war operations in the North West...two large boats...entered the mouth of Genesee River and cast out two vessels...Several other vessels have been captured on the lake and some depredations committed by the English boatmen on the frontier inhabitants..." and ... See More
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