Focused on the laundry industry...
Item #702037
January 01, 1883
BRIDGE & STILES' LAUNDRY JOURNAL, Providence, Rhode Island, 1883 Who would have guessed that there is a newspaper focused on the laundry industry? But here is one.
Page 2 has an article beginning: "Our object in publishing this Journal, is too give the public a true idea of a new industry, vis: The Steam Laundry...".
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, four pages,... See More
Early from Carlisle, Pennsylvania...
Item #702031
March 21, 1820
THE CARLISLE REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, March 21, 1820
* Very rare publication
* Cumberland County
According to the Am. Antiquarian Society information this was a short-lived newspaper, existing from 1819 - 1820 (information in Gregory is in error; says it began in 1830).
A typical news of the day with the back page taken up with ads, including 2 runaway reward ads.
Four pages, even toning... See More
Rare mining town newspaper from Northern California...
Item #702011
April 05, 1877
DUTCH FLAT FORUM, Dutch Flat, Placer County, California, April 5, 1877 Dutch Flat is located mid-way between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, near Interstate Highway 80. Famous for its hydraulic mines, from which many tons of gold were taken, for its lumber industry, its role in creating the Central Pacific Railroad, and for its large Chinese community, Dutch Flat remains one of the most charming ... See More
A rare title from this early Gold Rush town...
Item #702010
April 16, 1856
COLUMBIA GAZETTE, AND THE SOUTHERN MINES ADVERTISER, California, April 16, 1856 Columbia is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in Tuolumne County, California. It was founded as a boomtown in 1850 when gold was discovered in the vicinity during the California Gold Rush. The town's historic central district is within Columbia State Historic Park, which preserves the 19th century minin... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #701978
July 02, 1814
AMERICAN WEEKLY MESSENGER, Philadelphia, July 2, 1814
This issue has a wealth of content on the War of 1812. Included on the back page is: "Launch Of The Seventy-Four" which was the USS Independence. This was the first ship-of-the-line launched for the U.S. Navy from the Boston (Charlestown) Navy Yard. While rated for 74 guns, Independence was armed with 87 guns when she was laun... See More
From Richmond, with a Proclamation signed by Jeff Davis...
Item #701898
February 02, 1865
CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 2, 1865
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis proclamation
* Rare publication from the capital of the Confederacy
As the title would suggest, this is primarily a religious newspaper, however there is secular reporting as well, including war-related news.
Among the articles: "Lincoln Burned In Effigy" "The American War&quo... See More
Rare North Carolina newspaper printed on "necessity paper"...
Item #701894
June 22, 1864
NORTH CAROLINA TIMES, New Berne, June 22, 1864 This is a Union occupation newspaper, as New Bern fell to the Yankee forces under General Burnside on March 14, 1862. This is the volume 1, number 44 issue. Our records indicate this is the first of this title we have offered from during the war.
The most intriguing aspect of this issue is not the content, but the paper upon which it is printed... See More
One of the less common Richmond titles from the Civil War...
Item #701893
December 05, 1862
RICHMOND WHIG & PUBLIC ADVERTISER, Virginia, Dec. 5, 1862 This is one of the less common titles from the Confederacy.
Among the heads from the capital of the Confederacy are: "The Barefooted Soldiers" "The Surgeons & the Sick" "The Defense of North Carolina" "Departure of a Yankee Fleet From Hilton Head" "Practical Hints for Hard Times&qu... See More
Latest-dated Charleston Civil War issue we have offered?
Item #701892
January 07, 1865
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Jan. 7, 1865 A newspaper from this famous Confederate stronghold quite late in the Civil War, in fact, our records seem to indicate this is the latest-dated issue of the Mercury we have offered from the Civil War. Just 3 weeks later General Beauregard would order the evacuation of the remaining Confederate forces from the city. On February 18 the mayor would... See More
Two prints of the Yosemite Valley...
Item #701861
December 16, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 16, 1876
Inside has a full page with two prints: "The Yosemite Valley, California: The Cathedral Rocks" and: "The Bridal Veil Fall" with a related article as well.
Twenty-four pages, great condition.
The war in New Zealand... Petroleum fields in Pennsylvania....
Item #701847
July 23, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 23, 1864 The front page has a print: "The War in New Zealand: Interior of Puke Wharangi Pah After the Conflict" with other prints from New Zealand inside including: "Government House, Auckland, New Zealand".
Near the back is a half page print: "The Petroleum Oil Works at Franklin, Pennsylvania" and another half page: &... See More
Hawaii's second newspaper, and first "regular" newspaper...
Item #701794
August 19, 1835
KE KUMU HAWAII, Honolulu, Oahu, [Hawaii], Aug. 19, 1835
The very first newspaper in Hawaii was essentially a student newspaper, titled “Ka Lama Hawaii” (The Hawaiian Luminary), done by Protestant missionaries at their school at Lahainaluna on the island of Maui.
But it was just a few months later when the second newspaper in Hawaii–and considered the first “regular”... See More
Print version of a radio presentation...
Item #701757
July 13, 1939
THE RADIO PRESS, Afternoon Edition, New York, July 13, 1939 This would seem to be a print edition of a radio news presentation. The masthead notes: "Editing and Preparations: New York Herald Tribune". This is the volume 1, number 75 issue.
Somewhat crudely done on two single sheets, non-attached. Printed on thin, tissue paper-like newsprint, each is blank on the reverse, 8 1/2 by ... See More
Special gold ink edition for Victoria's coronation...
Item #701754
June 28, 1838
THE SUN, London, England, June 28, 1838 This is a most unusual issue, being a special edition celebrating the recent coronation of Queen Victoria, done in a most unusual way--with all the text on pages 1 and 4 printed in gold ink.
Editorial comments at the top of page 2 explain this very special edition. The text on pages 2 & 3 describing the coronation is in black ink, and the cameo im... See More
Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...
Item #701653
July 06, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
* Great reporting - Among the best to be had
A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.
They include: ... See More
Lincoln's assassination - from Lincoln's home town...
Item #701644
April 17, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, April 17, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Very rare from his hometown
Serious collectors have always been keen to seek out historic events in newspapers from where the event happened, and they continue to demand the most interest and highest prices. For Lincoln's assassination the several Washington, D.C. newspapers are among the best.
... See More
The most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers...
Item #701640
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1865 This issue would rank among the most famous of all Lincoln assassination newspapers, as almost all issues found on the market today are one of the many reprint editions that have turned up for decades.
This is the genuine issue. And better yet it is the "3:00 a.m. Special Edition" as identified by the Library of Congress:
3:00 a.m. Special edit... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #701636
July 01, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, July 1, 1862 More than half of he front page is taken up with a very large map headed: "M'CLELLAN'S FIELD OF OPERATIONS IN VIRGINIA..." which has much detail on the Richmond vicinity.
Page 2 has a large map: "THURSDAY'S AND FRIDAY'S BATTLE FIELDS--The Scene of the Late Important Military Operations on the Chickahominy River" with related ... See More
Rare, short-lived title from the "National Sailors' Fair"...
Item #701634
November 11, 1864
THE BOATSWAIN'S WHISTLE, Boston, Nov. 11, 1864 A quite uncommon "specialty" newspaper with a great masthead which was short-lived, published exclusively for the "National Sailors' Fair" in Boston at that time.
This is issue number 3 of just 10 issues published. The content is literary with other small tidbits and some reports on the on-going Sailor's fa... See More
Great graphic presentation on the division of the nation during the Civil War...
Item #701633
March 05, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1862 If there was a definitive newspaper from the Civil War that would be great for display, this very well might be it.
Most of the front page is taken up with a large & very detailed map headed: "THE PRESENT AREA OF THE REBELLION. The Loyal States and Territories of the Union in White, the Disloyal in Black." Perhaps no other issue graphically prese... See More
An uncommon Union-occupation newspaper from New Orleans...
Item #701630
April 24, 1863
THE ERA, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 24, 1863 This was a Union-occupation newspaper as the Yankees captured New Orleans on April 28, 1862. This title is much more rare than the Daily Delta, as it appears to be the first we have offered in a very long time.
Among the column heads on the Civil War: "Expeditions to Pearl River" "Highly Successful Result" "A Large Qua... See More
Report of the fall of Charleston...
Item #701549
May 30, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 30, 1780 Page 2 has an item that notes: "...A ship arrived here this day in 28 days from New York reports that they had a true account there that Charlestown [Charleston] was taken by General Clinton." And another item notes: "...from New York...which the captain says was bound for Virginia, & the papers he brings say, by accounts th... See More
Congress gives Tousard a pension for life... Thomas Paine...
Item #701536
May 17, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 17, 1794 The front page begins with an Act of Congress, giving a pension for life to Lt. Col. Tousard. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Louis de Tousard was a French artillerist who served in the American Continental Army under La Fayette, and later was given a U. S. commission. Tousard wrote two very influential books: one w... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #701484
February 08, 1834
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 8, 1834
* Very early on the railroad industry
* Uncommon publication
This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.
The best feature of this newspaper may be the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this ... See More
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701478
April 19, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 19, 1875 Pages 4, 5, 12, 13 and 16 have much on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the battle of Lexington & Concord, including reprints of an "Extra" from the Salem Gazette broadside, a reprint of "Rivington's New York Gazetteer" of May 25, 1775 and also the "Massachusetts Spy" and "Essex Gazette" with their... See More
The Northwest Ordinance...
Item #701446
August 07, 1787
THE NEW HAVEN GAETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, August 2, 1787
* The Northwest Ordinance
A very significant newspaper as all of the front page & a portion of page 2 contain the complete printing of the Northwest Ordinance.
Considered to be one of the most significant achievements of the Congress of the Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 put the world on noti... See More
Patriotic masthead after a Revere engraving... Much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #701404
May 14, 1778
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 14, 1778
* Paul Revere masthead engraving (copied)
* Rare American Revolutionary War title
A nice issue for display, as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll ... See More
Battle of Lexington & Concord...
Item #701395
May 11, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775. This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious collectors seek for their Revolutionary War collection: an American newspaper with a terrific report on the famous battles at Lexington and Concord.
This page 3 report, datelined from Salem, April 25, begins: "Last Wednesday the troops of his Britanic Majesty commenced hostilities upon... See More
Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #701328
November 17, 1808
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1808 About three-quarters of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's final state-of-the-union address, in which he reflects upon the past year, and his presidency. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine with an archival mend here, nice condition.... See More
Washington coments on religious freedom and racial equality... On the Battle of Bunker Hill...
Item #701321
October 11, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 1775 This is a wonderful issue on several accounts.
Taking the middle column of the front page is a notable address which: "...will be published in Canada, on the arrival there of Col. Arnold, with the troops under his command."
It is headed: "To the INHABITANTS of CANADA" signed in type: G. Washington, from Cambridge,
... See More
Letters from Valley Forge, and much more...
Item #701315
June 23, 1778
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 23, 1778 Most of the front page is taken up with an address of the governor of New Jersey to the General Assembly concerning the Revolutionary War.
It begins: "I heartily congratulate you upon the agreeable news we have received from France...The treaties of alliance & of amity & commerce between his Most Christian Majesty & the Unite... See More
Existed for only 20 issues...
Item #701274
August 01, 1835
THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835 This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.
Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.
Pre-Civil War Kentucky, lasted just over a year...
Item #701267
March 11, 1846
THE TRUE AMERICAN, Lexington, Kentucky, March 11, 1846 It is uncommon that we are able to obtain pre-Civil War newspapers from Kentucky. This newspaper only existed from June 3, 1845 thru Oct. 21, 1846, and was suspended for over a month in 1845. This is the vol. 1 number 34 issue.
Among the articles are: "Result of Emancipation in the British Colonies" "To the Laborers of Ky... See More
Early from San Diego... Lily Langtry...
Item #701256
December 22, 1881
THE SUN, San Diego, California, Dec. 22, 1881 This is a volume 1 issue of this early newspaper from San Diego. Page 2 has an item beginning: "Mrs. Langtry, the celebrated beauty of London...". This is the famed actress Lily Langtry, who the next year would tour America.
The back page has: "Our Sister Republic - The Mexican Annexation Scheme and its Possibility".
Fo... See More
Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...
Item #701253
February 01, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848
* Rare anti Alcohol - temperance publication
A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.
The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."
As would be expected, much content on the prohibition... See More
The first issue published: how long did it exist?
Item #701250
April 01, 1877
THE CAMP JOURNAL, Lewistown, Pennsylvania, April, 1877
* Rare United States military publication
This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers", nor can we find information elsewhere. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, so it is unknown how long this newspaper lasted.
In the "Salutatory" on page 4 they note: "...The Camp Journal will ad... See More
The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...
Item #701192
November 02, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803 The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senators who voted against the treaty and those who voted in favor of the treaty.... See More
Declaration of war...
Item #701159
June 27, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* President James Madison proclamation
This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812.
Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a he... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... The Fugitive Slave Bill...
Item #701041
September 05, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 5, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
The Civil War begins, from a New Orleans perspective...
Item #701038
October 17, 1861
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Oct. 17, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans are li... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War battlefields...
Item #701031
May 18, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 18, 1864
* Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
* Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Official Reports" "Lee Probably Re-Enforced" "Our Troops In Excellent Spirits" "Butler Repulses the Enemy" "Sherman Progressing Finely&qu... See More
Baseball game made famous by Currier and Ives...
Item #700992
August 04, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 4, 1865
* Brooklyn Atlantics vs. New York Mutuals
* Post Civil War reconstruction baseball game
On the back page under "Sporting" is: "Base Ball" "The Grand Match for the Championship--20,000 Spectators Present--The Finest Contest Ever Witnessed--The Atlantics Still the Champions..." with more.
This has a wonderfully written g... See More
On the death of Daniel Webster...
Item #700989
October 28, 1852
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Oct. 28, 1852 All 8 pages have wide, black mourning rules due to the death of Daniel Webster. Inside has several reports concerning his death & funeral, the beginning of most shown in the photos.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine due to disbanding, scattered foxing.
Capture of Fort Erie in the War of 1812...
Item #700984
July 16, 1814
NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1814
* Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada capture
* American general Jacob Brown
* War of 1812 vs. British forces
The front page has: "Capture Of Fort Erie" as well as: "Fort Erie Captured".
Inside has; "Copy of a Letter from Captain Porter to the Secretary of the Navy" and several letters signed in type by: D. Porter concerning the W... See More
Brigham Young's state-of-the-union address...
Item #700919
December 15, 1853
DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Dec. 15, 1853
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Governor Brigham Young
* Territorial annual address
An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is a volume 3 issue.
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of the: "Life Of Joseph Smith".
Most of page 2 is taken up with: &q... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #700890
June 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, June, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box,... See More
The nation's capital is in New York City...
Item #700868
June 06, 1785
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 6, 1785 The top of page 2 has a brief item headed: "Extract of a Letter from New York". It reads: "The Congress now sitting in this city, and to which place the future meetings of that national Assembly will be hereafter wholly confined, have under deliberation the appointment of consuls to several of the European powers for the ma... See More
The Yellow Fever epidemic in America... Horatio Nelson...
Item #700835
November 30, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 30, 1798 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with several reports on the Yellow Fever epidemic in the states, particularly Philadelphia and New York.
Page 5 has a brief item concerning the Battle of the Nile: "Mallet Du Pan states the important consequence of Admiral Nelson's victory, with much perspicuity--He considers it of much... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700804
February 27, 1769
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Feb. 27, 1769 The front page--carrying over to page 2--with reports from the Caribbean, etc. Also reports taken from the Massachusetts Gazette.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, very nice condition.
Commenting on Washington's retirement...
Item #700772
October 06, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Oct. 6, 1796
* re. President George Washington's retirement
The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads.
Page 3 has a report from Elizabethtown, New Jersey, concerning the recent printing of Washington's Farewell Address, causing the writer to drone on concerning the virtues of Washington and his value & statu... See More
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