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650777

Battle of Chattanooga...

Item #650777

November 30, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 30, 1863  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Fighting On Friday" "The Strength of Our Position" "A Cavalry Engagement on Thursday" "Gen. Meade's Advance" "From Tennessee" "Longstreet Recalled From Knoxville" "A Part o the Town Burned" ... See More  

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650770

The battle at Chattanooga...

Item #650770

November 25, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 25, 1863  The top f the ftpg. has reports: "From Chattanooga - A Reconnaissance In Force - A Gallant Advance - A Federal Success". Also on the ftpg: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Siege of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and more.

Four pages, nice condition, large folio size. The folder noted is for the issue folded in h... See More  

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650768

Victory at the Rappahannock... Lincoln letter to the ladies...

Item #650768

November 12, 1863

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 12, 1863 



* Second Battle of Rappahannock Station

* George G. Meade vs. Robert E. Lee

* Abraham Lincoln letter re. emancipation




The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Union victory at the Battle of the Rappahannock: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "Official Report of the Passage of the Rappahannock" "Presentation of Battle Flag... See More  

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650757

The Civil War in Virginia...

Item #650757

August 12, 1863

THE BOSTON ADVERTISER, Aug. 12, 1863  There are various Civil War reports on page 1 and 22 including column heads: "The Southern Opposition" "The Siege of Charleston" "The War In Virginia" "The Resources of the South Exhausted" "The Negro Question" and more. There is some reports concerning George A. Custer.

Four pages, never bound nor trimme... See More  

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650753

The first full-fledged Broadway musical...

Item #650753

September 13, 1866

NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 12 & 13, 1866  A terrific and very historic trio of newspapers relating to the first theatrical musical, "The Black Crook".

As Wikipedia notes: "Its significance is being considered the first piece of musical theater that conforms to the modern notion of a "book musical". The book is by Charles M. Barras, an American playwright. The ... See More  

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650731

Signficant ad & review of the first modern musical...

Item #650731

September 17, 1866

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 17, 1866  Although an inconspicuous listing on page 7, the advertisement for the Broadway production of the "Black Crook" is quite significant. And even more significant is the page 4 review of the production, as the "Black Crook" is honored in theater history as the first modern musical.

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650700

From New Orleans before the Civil War...

Item #650700

August 29, 1841

THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841  One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.

Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More  

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650691

Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...

Item #650691

September 03, 1853

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853  The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More  

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650683

Mrs. Harris is acquitted of involvement in Lincoln's murder...

Item #650683

July 20, 1865

NEW YORK HERALD, July 20, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial

* Mary Harris acquitted

* Reconstruction era




The top of the front page has: "Mary Harris' Trial" "Conclusion of the Washington Murder Case" "Exciting Scenes in the Court" "Sharp Practice of the Lawyers for the Defence" "Verdict of Acquittal" (see photos).

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650569
Item #650569

January 01, 1880

SEED AND SHEAVES, Beverly, Massachusetts, Jan. 1, 1880  A newspaper printed by the local  First Baptist Church with a wide variety of church related items. This is the vol. 1 number 1 issue and I doubt the newspaper lasted much beyond this date.

Eight pages, interesting masthead, 10 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, archival strengthening at the spine, minor wear.

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650568

Uncommon title from Kansas City...

Item #650568

May 09, 1885

THE ARCADIAN, Kansas City, May 9, 1885  Not sure how long this newspaper lasted but this is the vol. 1 number 2 issue. The ftpg. is devoted to a biography of "Col. R. T. Van Horn--Journalist & Politician". Various news tidbits and social items.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

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650443

For immigrants from Sweden...

Item #650443

April 09, 1890

BUDSTIKKEN, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9, 1890 



* Rare Swedish immigration publication



A quite uncommon Swedish language newspaper published for Scandinavian immigrants who settled in the Minnesota farmlands.  Eight pages, some margin tears, otherwise good condition.

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650417

From territorial Albuquerque...

Item #650417

November 08, 1898

ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 8, 1898 



* Before joining the Union



Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.

Eight pages, minimal wear at the central fold, very nice condition.... See More  

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650413

From territorial Albuquerque...

Item #650413

November 02, 1898

ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 2, 1898 



* Before joining the Union



Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.

Eight pages, small wear hole at fold juncture of front leaf, two cut outs from the bac... See More  

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650364

American tobacco exports... The Cherokee Nation...

Item #650364

June 27, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1829



* Article re: the Cherokee Nation

* Chart on the exporting of American tobacco to foreign countries




Much of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report, along with a chart, of the exportation of American tobacco to various countries. Also a report on the Cherokee Nation.  

Sixteen pages, 6 by... See More  

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650330

Dealing with the pirates... Greek-Turk Revolution...

Item #650330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1821  Certainly one of the more famous magazines of the 18th & 19th centuries, having started in 1731 and surviving for over 130 years. This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine".

Among the articles within are those headed: "Westminster Abbey" "Old Sarum & Stonehenge, Accurately Described&quo... See More  

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650285

Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...

Item #650285

April 14, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1821  Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers. Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject.

Complete in ... See More  

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650015

Great issue for any golf enthusiast...

Item #650015

December 11, 1897

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1897 



* Famous A.B. Frost golfer illustration: "THE DRIVE"

* Complete issue with displayable front cover

* Pike's Peak sunrise print by F.P. Stevens


 
Certainly the prime print is the great full front page print by the famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "The Drive" showing a golfer about to tee off, with others... See More  

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650012

Madison's review of the year 1815... Chart notes values of slaves...

Item #650012

December 09, 1815

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 9, 1815 



* President James Madison

* State of the Union Address




The notable content is the full text of the President's annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Madison. He reviews all that happened in 1815 with much on the details of the end of the War of 1812.

Several state statistical charts including one for North Caro... See More  

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650008

Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...

Item #650008

November 30, 1816

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816  Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior  to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.

Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More  

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649956

Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...

Item #649956

August 01, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.

Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More  

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649951

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Girard College, Jefferson Davis, and New Orleans related prints...

Item #649951

April 23, 1853

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 23, 1853  Large front page illustration: "Bull & Bear Fight, New Orleans", plus a related report. Inside page has two small illus: "Girard Bank" and "Girard College, Philadelphia", and a report: "Stephen Girard".

Full page has seven portraits: "The Cabinet Of President Pierce", including Jefferson Davis a... See More  

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649945

Charcoal making prints...

Item #649945

September 20, 1873

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,from New York, dated September 20, 1873 An inside page features six scenes: "Making Charcoal.--A Night In The Jersey Highlands." Fullpage "Burning Charcoal--Repairing A Break In A Pit--Midnight Scene In The New Jersey Highlands." Full page has six illustrations of Buffalo, N.Y., the largest showing Niagara Square, plus one showing a view of Buffalo from... See More  

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649931

Martin Van Buren is elected President of the United States...

Item #649931

February 11, 1837

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 11, 1837  Near the back is a report from Congress which includes, in part, a report of the formal election of Martin Van Buren as President, evidenced by a chart of the electoral vote by state.

The text reads in part: "...the return of electoral votes from each state was opened, read & recorded...After the counting of the votes was complet... See More  

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649871

The slave trade in 1860...

Item #649871

August 25, 1860

NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1860  The front page has: "The Slave-Trade" "Case of Achorn--Decision Rendered--The Captain and Mate Discharged." The report includes the text of the decision (see).

Eight pages, binding slits at the spine, minor printing flaw to the ftpg., otherwise good.

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649858

Reduction of Army... Colored Troops...

Item #649858

October 13, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1865  First column heads include: "Orders for the Reduction of the Army" "Nearly All the White Volunteers East of the Mississippi to be Mustered Out" "Most of the Southern Seaboard Forts to be Garrisoned by Colored Troops" "All Colored Troops Not Needed to be Dismissed" and more.

Eight pages, very nice condition.

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649852

Jefferson Davis in captivity...

Item #649852

July 28, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1865 



* Jefferson Davis in confinement

* Fort Monroe - Hampton, Virginia




The front page features "The Pirate Shenandoah - She is Operating in the Arctic Ocean - Eight Ships of Our Whaling Fleet Destroyed - The Pirate Does Not Believe in Lee's Surrender".

Page 4 has: "The Health of Mr. Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe - He is Neither Starve... See More  

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649821

Victoria Woodhull's sister speaks out...

Item #649821

March 08, 1872

NEW-YORK TIMES, March 8, 1872 



* Victoria Woodhull sister

* Free Love opposition




The back page has: "Opposition to Free Love--Lecture by Mrs. Brooker" which begins: "Mrs. Utie Brooker, the sister of Victoria Woodhull, lectured last night at the Cooper Institute, in opposition to the doctrine of free love as advocated by her sister...".

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649794

Need to create a naval depot near the nation's capital...

Item #649794

July 13, 1816

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 13, 1816  The ftpg. has most of a column headed: "NAVAL DEPOT" which begins: "The events of the late  war have established the opinion that it is necessary for the United States to create a Naval Depot or establishment on some part o the Chesapeake for the repairing of ships and their protection in time of war..." with much mor... See More  

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649792

Mississippi Territory hopes to join the Union...

Item #649792

January 06, 1816

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 1816  The back page has a lengthy article on the: "Mississippi Territory" which concerns the: "...praying for admission into the Union as an independent state." Before the following year would end Mississippi would become the 20th state of the Union.

Also on the bkpg. is: "The Algernine Treaty" signed in type by ... See More  

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649751

European alliance to fight Napoleon...

Item #649751

June 06, 1815

NEW YORK EVENING POST, June 6, 1815  Page 2 has much good content on the military work of Napoleon Buonaparte just after his escape from the island of Elba. Included is: "New Treaty of the Allied Powers" done at Vienna beginning: "...between Russia, Austria, Prussia and Great Britain, in consequence of the entrance of Napoleon Bonaparte into France..." . Also a Proclamatio... See More  

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649734

Former Secretary of State to become president of the American Bible Society...

Item #649734

July 03, 1811

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.....EXTRA, Boston, July 3 1811  The entirety of this 4 page issue concerning the resignation of Robert Smith as Secretary of State under James Madison, much of it being: "Hon. Robert Smith's Address To the People of the United States". Included are other documents signed by hi as well as a letter signed by James Madison. Robert Smith would eventually become pr... See More  

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649714

"The Lady of the Haystack"...

Item #649714

April 24, 1801

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 24, 1801  Page 3 has most of a column headed: "Death of Loisa [Louisa]: The Maid of the Hay-Stack".

Four pages, minor margin foxing, good condition.



In 1776 an unfortunate woman was found sheltering under a haystack in Bourton, near Bristol. By day she would seek charity from the local people, but at night ... See More  

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649555

Great account of an attempted bank robbery in 1884 Texas...

Item #649555

March 27, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, March 27, 1884  Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "TEXAS BANDITS" "Bold Attempt to Rob a Bank at Wichita Falls" "One of the Robbers Shot Dead by a Ranger and Another Captured--A Book Agent's Peril". A great article, beginning: "At 3:30 p.m. to-day occurred here one of the most daring attempts at bank robbery this coun... See More  

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649554

Dakota Territory marshal killed by a desperado...

Item #649554

April 10, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, April 10, 1884  The top of a page 3 column has heads: "CRIMINAL CALENDAR" "A Dakota Town Marshal Killed by a Desperado" "Murder of a Missouri Farmer--Blowing an Express Safe--Brutal Murder of a Child." The first report begins: "Hank Lewis, a notorious desperado, keeping a saloon, murdered City Marshal J. Pierce early this morning...... See More  

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649510

Hints of a coming war... Population in the territories...

Item #649510

January 25, 1812

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 25, 1812  The front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, which hints of the coming war: "...The continued evidence afforded in this correspondence of the hostile policy of the British government against our national rights, strengthens the considerations recommending & urging the preparation of adequate means for m... See More  

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649466

Script signature by John Adams...

Item #649466

May 30, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30, 1801  The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Laws of the United States---An Act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons...for lands lying...in the North West of the Ohio." signed in script type by the President: John Adams. Nice to have a script signature by the President on the front page.

Four pages, some heavy staining and s... See More  

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649444

Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...

Item #649444

August 28, 1813

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813  Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of  James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More  

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649443

The Indians declare war...

Item #649443

August 21, 1813

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1813  Inside has: "Indian Declaration of War" which is a: "...literal translation of  he Declaration of War by the Six Nations Against the British in Canada". Also: Creek Indians" which takes a full page, then: "Events of the War" which takes about 6 pages & includes a letter from the Lower Sandusky, one from... See More  

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649388

A year of outlawry... The Younger brothers...

Item #649388

May 13, 1878

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 13, 1878  The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "A BOY'S BLUFF" "The Veritable Bandit of the Wabash Bagged' "His Desperate Struggle With Five of His Pursuers" "Deputy Sheriff Cleary Again Shot by the Desperado" "Exiting Adventures During a Year of Outlawry" "The Youngers Preparing to Bid Adieu to Stillwat... See More  

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649312

A nice set for a science enthusiast...

Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York  A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906.  Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.

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649311

Collection of stamp collecting magazines...

Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.

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649309

Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...

Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More  

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649305

Ornate and displayable masthead...

Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869  A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.

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649304

Displayable masthead... early 19th century...

Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802  A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed.  Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.

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649300

From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...

Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era  A lot of ten  issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.

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649290

From Reno, Nevada... Famous town of the Wild West...

Item #649290
(5) RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, early 1880's. A lot of five issues, all are complete and are in very nice condition.  Great to have from this well-known town from the "Old West".

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649289

10 issues from James Madison's presidency... Pre-War of 1812...

Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1810-1811  A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when James Madison was president.  News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period just prior to the War of 1812. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and cond... See More  

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649288

A Long Island whaling town...

Item #649288
(5) THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor (Long Island), New York, 1870s  A nice lot of five issues from this once-famous whaling town on Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons. One from each year, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice condition. We sell individually for $35+ each. You get 5 for less than half price... See More  

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649285

Tiny newspaper...

Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867  No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.

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