"Confederate" newspaper from the North...
Item #707672
October 17, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles within are: "The Condition of Kentucky" "A Western Woman's Views of the Crisis" "The Prisoners of War..." "The News of the Week" "Bad News from Wilso
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An anti-war newspaper in Ohio... Mass. 54th Regiment...
Item #707585
June 10, 1863
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 10, 1863
* Rare "Copperhead movement" publication
* Pro Confederate - Confederacy - slavery
* 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles within are: "Vallandigham" "Inaugural
... See More
Published by & for prison inmates...
Item #707574
June 06, 1914
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, June 6, 1914
* Published by prison inmates
* Elmira Correctional Facility
An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.
Varied content with "News Of The Week" taking a full page, plus other tidbits. The entire back page is taken up with &... See More
Published by & for prison inmates...
Item #707573
May 30, 1914
THE SUMMARY, Elmira, New York, May 30, 1914 An interesting newspaper "Published Weekly by & for the Inmates of the N.Y.S. Reformatory at Elmira". as noted at the top of page 2.
Varied content with "News Of The Week" taking a full page, plus other tidbits. The entire back page is taken up with "Sporting News". The front page has a report concerning Pancho Villa advancing toward Mexico... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #707556
July 15, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, July 15, 1864 An unusual bi-monthly, German language newspaper which features perhaps the largest engraving of an angel we have seen in a newspaper.
In the mid-19th century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their language and news... See More
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #707541
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 19, 1863 This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London News" & later copied by both Harper and Leslie.
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Early Catholic newspaper with huge masthead...
Item #707502
April 06, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 6, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also, curiously, superseded by the same title as well.
Its most str... See More
Publisher with an interesting life... Indian hostilities...
Item #707490
October 27, 1811
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 27, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently... See More
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #707489
October 20, 1811
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 20, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently... See More
By famed attorney & politician William Jennings Bryan...
Item #707479
February 17, 1905
THE COMMONER, Lincoln, Nebraska, Feb. 17, 1905 As noted just under the title: "William J. Bryan, Editor & Proprietor". Bryan was an unsuccessful Democratic Presidential nominee in 1896, 1900 and 1908. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition in the 1920s, and energetically attacked Darwinism and evolution, most famously at the Scopes Trial in 1925. Five days after winning the c... See More
Dramatic, displayable issue on the death of President McKinley...
Item #707433
September 14, 1901
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 14, 1901 This is one of the more dramatic issues we have seen on the death of President William McKinley with the banner headline: "PRESIDENT M'KINLEY DEAD" and a huge, full-figure print of him in black, captioned: "Wm. McKinley, Born Jan. 9, 1843 - Died Sept. 14, 1901".
Various related subheads including: "Bullet... See More
McKinley is shot...
Item #707432
September 07, 1901
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 7, 1901
* President William McKinley shot
* Leon Czolgosz, the assassin
The banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT M'KINLEY SHOT" with various subheads including: "Stricken By An Anarchist" "While Receiving in Music Hall of Pan-American Exposition" "First Bullet Glanced, But Second Penetrated Both W... See More
Nice issue on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #707416
June 03, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852
* Uncle Tom's Cabin
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
* Book becomes mainstream
* Anti-slavery publication
The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other ... See More
Some terms of the peace treaty are announced...
Item #707415
December 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 26, 1782 The back page has a very historic report presenting some of the terms of the peace treaty with a letter from Paris prefaced with: "While the Provisional articles are kept so profound a secret in London, the substance of them is well known & publicly talked of here: 'On the Part of Great Britain' That Great Britain irrevocably reco... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #707410
January 23, 1857
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857
* Birth of organized baseball
* First convention of clubs
The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened.
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the Ci... See More
Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
Item #707409
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly the prim... See More
A Proclamation by Jefferson Davis...
Item #707408
May 05, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862
* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* President of the Confederacy
* "Day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer"
Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Fa... See More
Money for the Navy and completing the U.S. Capitol...
Item #707401
February 13, 1805
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
* United States Navy support
* Construction of the U.S. Capitol
The front page begins with: "An Act Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year 1805" plus: "An Act Making an appropriation for completing the South Wing of the Capitol...", each s... See More
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #707384
April 16, 1831
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 16, 1831
* Rare high class community publication
An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, light toning, nice condition.
background: In 18... See More
American government is broke... Huddy/Asgill Affair...
Item #707375
September 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are returned empty handed." Also a letter from New York: &... See More
News from the Confederate capital...
Item #707370
August 26, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Aug. 26, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From the Rappahannock" "McClellan's Departure" "Federal Enrolling Citizens of Norfolk" "Confederate States Congress" "From the South" "Letter from Capt. Brown of the Arkansas" and more.
Complete as a single sheet, some flaking ... See More
On Adams & Jefferson assuming the Presidency and Vice Presidency...
Item #707369
February 18, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 18, 1797
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* United States President and VP
Page 3 has a lengthy address: "To the Honorable the Congress of the United States" being: "The memorial & petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee that was purchased from the state of North Carolina &am... See More
On the Confederates establishing a navy...
Item #707366
May 27, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 27, 1863 The front page includes: "The Yankees In York River" "From Vicksburg" "An Act to Establish A Volunteer Navy" "Hostage Retained" & other items including many more Acts from the Confederate Congress.
The back page has a lengthy editorial concerning the war, focused on the Act noted: "It is to be ... See More
The battle for Charleston...
Item #707365
April 09, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 9, 1863
* Rebel General P.G.T. Beauregard defense
* Naval attack on Charleston, South Carolina
The front page includes: "The Situation In The West" "The Parole of Federal Prisoners" "Latest From the North" "The Fight Opened at Charleston!" "The Attack Commenced!" "Terrific Firing on Both S... See More
Woodhull & Claflin open the first women's brokerage firm on Wall Street...
Item #707356
February 06, 1870
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1870
* Historic 1st female Wall Street brokerage opens
* Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee Claflin sisters
* "The Bewitching Brokers" shatters tradition
The top of the back page has an intriguing report of a very notable--yet widely unknown--Wall Street "first".
Under the column heads: "WALL STREET AROUSED" "The Female B... See More
Supreme Court acts on the "Ironclad Oath" required of ex-Confederates...
Item #707353
January 16, 1867
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 16, 1867 Page 3 has two reports concerning the controversial "Ironclad Oath" which essentially prevented political activity of ex-Confederates soldiers & supporters by requiring all voters & officials to swear they had never supported the Confederacy.
A case arose in Missouri involving a Catholic priest who was indicted for preaching without t... See More
Civil War map of Grand Junction, Tennessee...
Item #707352
May 03, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 3, 1862
* Grand Junction, Tennessee
* Siege of Fort Macon ends
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page features a Civil War map headed: "Probable Retreat of Beauregard To Grand Junction" showing the Corinth vicinity at the Mississippi Tennessee, Alabama border.
Column heads on the Civil War include: "Capture of Fort Macon Officially Confirme... See More
Regarding John D. Lee's confession on the Mountain Meadows Massacre...
Item #707351
April 11, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, April 11, 1877
* John D. Lee confession (execution)
* Mountain Meadows Massacre
Among the front page articles: "The Mormons--John D. Lee's Last Confession" which mentions in part: "...in regard to the last confession of John D. Lee, the Mountain Meadows murderer...The affiant also says that in the confession as published by How... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #707350
July 04, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium (day of)
* "Luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech fame
* Best publication to be had ?
Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75... See More
Bobby Unser wins his first 500... In an Indianapolis newspaper...
Item #707349
May 30, 1968
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, May 30, 1968
* Race Car driver Bobby Unser
* Wins Indianapolis Indy 500
* Terrific headline for display
* Best publication to be had (rare)
When it comes to having a great issue on the Indianapolis 500 I'm not sure they get much better than this.
The front page banner headline announces: "BOBBY UNSER WINS" as reported in this, the "5t... See More
Last train robbery by "Kid" Curry and members of the Wild Bunch...
Item #707346
July 10, 1901
GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, July 10, 1901
* The Wild Bunch "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
* Wagner,Wyoming - Union Pacific Railroad train robbery
The top of page 11 has a very fine account of the last train robbery by members of the "Wild Bunch".
This robbery of the Great Northern train happened near Wagner, Montana, but Kid Curry and other mem... See More
Seeking a location in the Chesapeake for a naval depot...
Item #707345
February 22, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1817
* Chesapeake Bay naval depot search
* Captain David Porter - U.S. Navy
The first two pages are taken up with a lengthy report signed in type by: D. Porter, being: "...the communication made by captain David Porter, commissioner of the navy in relation to the site for a naval depot & the best means to be adopted for the defe... See More
Events in Texas...
Item #707339
May 07, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 7, 1836
* Texas war for independence
* Sam Houston & Santa Anna
The front page & page 2 have an article headed: "The Mexican Borders" and includes a letter beginning: "The war in Texas...had induced the president of the United States to require a considerable augmentation of regular force to be concentrated upon t... See More
The slave ship Amistad... The birth of photography...
Item #707297
September 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1839
Inside has a lengthy & historic two page article headed: "The Slaves Of The Amistad" being a detailed account of their trial in Hartford, including subheads "Affidavit of Bahoo" with his "X" signature mark; "Afternoon" and: "Decision of Judge Thompson". An excellent & detailed article, only portions of which are shown in the photos.
A... See More
British capture Washington, D.C: one of the very best of accounts...
Item #707290
September 28, 1814
THE STAR, London, England, Sept. 28, 1814
* British forces capture Washington D.C.
* Battle of Bladensburg - Maryland
Taking fully half of the front page is the very historic reporty of the capture of Washington, D.C., by the British during the War of 1812.
Taken from the 'London Gazette Extraordinary', the is signed: Rob. Ross, Major-Gen. and begins: "My Lord--I ... See More
From late in the Revolutionary War...
Item #707284
December 03, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 3, 1782 Page 3 has an article headed: "AMERICA" "The Petition of the Merchants & other Citizens of Charlestown [Charleston]...entered into commercial engagements since...1780...together with his answers thereto, dated Head-Quarters, Charlestown, Aug. 10, 1782" the text taking a full column.
Page 4 has a report from Boston that begins: "We now feel ... See More
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #707280
June 28, 1707
THE REHEARSAL, London, June 28, 1707 A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the ‘Observator’ and Defoe's ‘Review,’ a periodical entitled ‘The Rehearsal.’ It was published...beginning with 10
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By the Shaker Community...
Item #707253
THE SHAKER, Shakers, Albany County, New York, December, 1872 This title is: "Published Monthly, by and Under the Direction of the Mt. Lebanon Bishopric" as noted in the masthead. It is for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.Much religious content as might be expected.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice con... See More
Rare 18th century title... Visiting Gilbert Stewart's famous portrait of George Washington...
Item #707249
February 14, 1798
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Feb. 14, 1798 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
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Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
Still printing over 160 years later...
Item #707184
February 05, 1874
THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, Feb. 5, 1874 This is one of the more successful and long-running newspapers on the West Coast, having begun in 1857 and still publishing today.
Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
Mining town of Eureka, Nevada...
Item #707140
August 12, 1879
EUREKA DAILY LEADER, Nevada, Aug. 12, 1879 A very nice, folio-size newspaper from this small, remote town in northeastern Nevada.
This old mining town is situated in the mountains at a 6,500 feet elevation in a county with just 3 towns--total county population today is just 1900 residents. In its heyday when mining was the predominant draw from the mid-1870's until the shutting down
... See More
This old mining town is situated in the mountains at a 6,500 feet elevation in a county with just 3 towns--total county population today is just 1900 residents. In its heyday when mining was the predominant draw from the mid-1870's until the shutting down
From this famous mining town in Nevada...
Item #707139
November 15, 1879
THE DAILY NEVADA TRIBUNE, Carson City, Nevada, Oct. 25, 1879 Coin collectors are very familiar with this town for the mint which produced the much-desired gold & silver coins that bear the "C.C." mint mark.
Named for explorer Kit Carson, this city is just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue is from its heyday during the mining era. Toda... See More
The historic Acts of Union, joining England & Scotland, takes effect...
Item #707125
May 05, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 5, 1707
* "The Acts of Union" ratification
* The creation of "Great Britain"
* England & Scotland merger
The front page begins with an announcement from Whitehall, in London, dated May 1, stating: "This being the deay appointed for the General Thanksgiving for the happy Union of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland, ... See More
England is close to conceding independence to the American colonies...
Item #707123
October 08, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 8, 1782
* American independence close ?
* General Sir Guy Carleton
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has a report with bits including: "...The late overtures made to the Rebel Congress by Sir Guy Carlton...for making peace with America, having afforded much political speculation, it is with satisfaction we find ourselves ... See More
Mining town of Eureka, Nevada...
Item #707091
August 08, 1879
EUREKA DAILY LEADER, Nevada, Aug. 8, 1879
* Rare mining town title - Wild Old West
* "Eureka" valuable resources found term
A very nice, folio-size newspaper from this small, remote town in northeastern Nevada.
This old mining town is situated in the mountains at a 6,500 feet elevation in a county with just 3 towns--total county population today is just
... See More
* Rare mining town title - Wild Old West
* "Eureka" valuable resources found term
A very nice, folio-size newspaper from this small, remote town in northeastern Nevada.
This old mining town is situated in the mountains at a 6,500 feet elevation in a county with just 3 towns--total county population today is just
A gold mining camp in California...
Item #707066
November 14, 1885
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, Placer County, California, Nov. 14, 1885 Placer mining in the Auburn area was very good, with the camp first becoming known as the North Fork Dry Diggings, later changed to Woods Dry Diggings. The area soon developed into a mining camp, and it was officially named Auburn in 1849.
In 1851 Auburn was chosen as the seat of Placer County. Gold mining operations moved ... See More
A gold mining camp in California...
Item #707064
September 12, 1885
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, Placer County, California, Sept. 12, 1885
* Rare Old West publication
Placer mining in the Auburn area was very good, with the camp first becoming known as the North Fork Dry Diggings, later changed to Woods Dry Diggings. The area soon developed into a mining camp, and it was officially named Auburn in 1849.
In 1851 Auburn was chosen as the seat of Pla... See More
When silver was king...
Item #707063
May 04, 1878
LYON COUNTY TIMES, Silver City, Nevada, May 4, 1878
* Wild Old West ghost town
* Famous mining town
Silver City was established in 1859, named for the silver deposits discovered in the area. Through this narrow gorge thousands of travelers passed on their way to the silver mines of the Comstock Lode.
By 1861, the town had four hotels, multiple saloons and boarding houses, and a
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Baseball's very first pennant race won by Philadelphia... Mormons... Ku Klux Klan...
Item #707061
October 31, 1871
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 31, 1871 Page 5 has a small yet historically significant report of the very first pennant race in professional baseball, some five years before the formal organization of the first professional league.
Headed: "Base-Ball--The Whip-Pennant Won by the Athletic Club of Philadelphia" with a brief report.
The front page has: "Great Stampede of the Ku-klux Con... See More
Commerce opens up west of the Mississippi...
Item #707055
June 27, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, June 27, 1865 The front page has various column heads on Reconstruction efforts: "Trade Unfettered" "The Last Commercial Restrictions Removed" "Opening of the Country West of the Mississippi River" with the: "Proclamation" removing the restrictions is signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
Also within: "Negro Labor" "Virginia - Negro Labor Question in the Piedmont Counties..." "The La... See More
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