1888 Goshen, Indiana...
Item #630816
January 31, 1889
THE GOSHEN DEMOCRAT, Indiana, January 31, 1889
* Rare title
* Elkhart County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the period advertisements.
Complete, some margin wear with small tears, generally good.
By the Shaker Community...
Item #630766
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, April, 1872 A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content including "The Spiritualism of Shakerism"; "Liberty, What is It?"; "Which is the ... See More
See the masthead...
Item #630765
April 18, 1863
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, April 18, 1863 The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Although mostly filled with literary items there are some columns with news of the day, including Civil War-related items.
Sixteen pages, great condition.
Nevada joins the Union.... Confederacy arms slaves...
Item #630704
November 07, 1864
THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, New York, November 7, 1864
* Nevada statehood
* Confederates arming slaves
A weekly newspaper published by the Oneida community. Most of the content has religious or literary overtones, however the bkpg. has nearly a column of: "News Items" including a brief yet historic report noting: "The President has issued his proclamation admit... See More
Late 1800's Druggist-themed publication...
Item #630569
THE DRUGGISTS CIRCULAR AND CHEMICAL GAZETTE, New York, NY, March, 1887 This 24 page monthly is exactly as one might expect - a publication pregnant with articles and discussion of interest to druggists from the mid-to-late 1800's. A sampling of the headings include: "Loaded Lime Juice", Gout From Starvation", Staining Tubercle Bacilli", "Tuberculosis and the Baci... See More
From Minnesota in the late 19th century...
Item #630424
August 14, 1884
DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE, Farmington and Lakeville, Minnesota, Aug. 14, 1884 A volume one issue of an uncommon title from a few miles south of Minneapolis. Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, even toning, a few minor margin tears.
Anti-Catholic newspaper...
Item #630420
February 14, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, February 14, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin (see) and a subtitle: "Or, t... See More
Mary Patton, the "Daughter of Boston"...
Item #630384
February 18, 1857
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, February 18, 1857 Page four carries "A Heroine of the Sea" which tells the story of Mary Patton, the wife of Captain Joshua Patton. After her husband became seriously ill on a voyage to San Francisco and finding the first mate being incompetent, Mary took charge and placed herself in the role of Captain as well a doctoring her husband, also while being pregn... See More
Anti-Catholic newspaper...
Item #629961
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin (see) and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph of... See More
Exposing the story of Maria Monk as a fraud...
Item #629942
August 09, 1836
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1836 Page 3 has an interesting article with small heading: "Maria Monk's Awful Disclosures". For the background on this I will refer you to our item 629961, a issue of an unusual publication: "The Downfall of Babylon". One of the more sensational stories exploited in later issues of this newspaper w... See More
News from the Confederacy...
Item #629922
September 30, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 30, 1863
* Rare rebel publication
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From the Army of Northern Virginia" "Promotions In The Army" "The Raid on Southwestern Virginia" "From Bragg's Army" and more.
A single sheet issue with a full banner masthead, very nice c... See More
Confederates concerned about 600,000 more Yankee soldiers...
Item #629830
August 30, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 30, 1862
* Rare rebel publication
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From The Seat of War" "A Cavalry Dash in the Valley" "Additional From the North" "Address From General Floyd" "A Brush at City Point" "Supplies For the Hospitals" and more.
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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands... fire engine...
Item #629761
April 10, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1852 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857.
Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
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Within this issue are prints captioned: "View of the Island of St. Thomas, West Indies"; "Market Place, At
An early-mid 19th century perspective from Britain...
Item #629610
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, all from the 1st half of the 1800's. A nice group of complete issues providing a British perspective of the early-mid 19the century. Each include full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate (see), but may or may not include the original plates which have often long-since been removed. Ni... See More
Late 19th century thoughts on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Benjamin Harrison loses his wife just days before he loses the election...
Item #629563
October 29, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, October 29, 1892 The second page of this issue has under the heading, "Death of Mrs. Harrison", a report on the death of the wife of the president - just days before he would also lose the election to Grover Cleveland (see image). Another report includes details of the Columbus Day celebration (being the 400th anniversary) and lengthy thoughts... See More
Columbus Day to be celebrated... 400th anniversary...
Item #629561
July 23, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, July 23, 1892 The second page of this issue contains the brief but significant report: "The president [Benjamin Harrison] has signed the joint resolution of Congress, making October 21, 1892, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America, a general holiday. Whereas Columbus Day would not be established as an official federal holiday un... See More
Hayes-Wheeler ticket... Wyoming Seminary (SEM) advertisement...
Item #629532
November 06, 1876
THE MORNING REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1876
* The Hayes-Wheeler ticket
* Wounded vets to not receive promised compensation
* Illustrated Wyoming Seminary advertisement from the Levi Sprague era
This interesting report on the front page regarding wounded soldiers not receiving their promised compensation, multiple reports on the election 1876 throughout, a printin... See More
William Chapman Ralston suicide...
Item #629330
September 01, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 1, 1875
* Bank of California failure
* William Chapman Ralston suicide ?
The front page has an article headed: "CALIFORNIA" "The Funeral Of Ralston-The Financial Situation-The Bank Failure" and more.
Complete in 4 pages, irregular along the spine, a little light foxing, otherwise nice.... See More
Great report on California mining...
Item #629249
July 04, 1866
NEW YORK HERALD, July 4, 1866
* California mining regions
* Gold and silver rush
Page 3 has a very nice article headed: "CALIFORNIA MINING" "Its Importance And Extent" "Washing for Gold in the Early Days and at Present" The Silver Regions" and more. (see) Text takes up 3 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
1866 great fire of Portland, Maine...
Item #629243
July 05, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1866
* Portland, Maine fire disaster
* Early 1st report coverage
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Great Fire In Portland" with subhead.(see) A early 1st report here giving the brief coverage near the start of the fire.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Battle of White Bird Canyon...
Item #629114
June 23, 1877
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, June 23, 1877
* Battle of White Bird Canyon
* Nez Perce War - Chief Joseph
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN OUTBREAK" (see)
Complete in nice condition.
1883 St. Paris, Ohio fire disaster....
Item #629088
November 29, 1883
THE WORLD, New York City, November 29, 1883
* St. Paul (village), Ohio
* Champaign County
* Fire disaster
Page 5 has an article headed: "AN OHIO VILLAGE BURNED" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good. Should be handled with care.
1889 Duluth, Minnesota riot....
Item #629049
July 12, 1889
THE COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Semi-Weekly, Michigan, July 12, 1889
* Duluth, Minnesota
* Strike & riot
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Bloody Riot at Duluth" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, generally in nice condition. Should be handled with care.
Laura Fair murder trial...
Item #628892
May 01, 1871
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Virginia, May 1, 1871
* Laura Fair murder trial
* "The Woman in Black"
* Alexander P. Crittenden
* Love triangle case
The front paged has an article headed: "The San Francisco Murder Trial" with subhead. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Bannock War ending...
Item #628561
September 15, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1878
* Bannock War ends
* From Fort Washakie - Wyoming
The front page has an article headed: "The End Of The Bannock War" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, good condition.
Uniontown, Pennsylvania murder...
Item #628512
December 29, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, December 29, 1882
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania murder
* Nicholas L. Dukes
* Captain A. C. Nutt
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "FIFTEEN LIVES TAKEN" "State Treasurer Nutt Murdered Near Pittsburgh" and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of ... See More
Earliest report of the treaty ending the War of 1812 ?
Item #628407
December 01, 1814
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1814 A section headed: "Interesting Intelligence..." begins with much reporting on the siege of Fort Erie, taking several pages. Further on is additional reporting of the War of 1812 under the heading: "American and the West Indies" (see photos for portions). But certainly the most notable content found under "Foreign... See More
Wilson's shuttle sewing machine...
Item #628387
November 02, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 2, 1878 The front page of the issue has a half-page illustration "The Forster-Firmin Amalgamator" along with a related article. Inside the issue is: "Main Building at the Paris Exhibition"; "New Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine" which includes several illustrations; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Comple... See More
The Microscope... it's origin...
Item #628319
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, March, 1876 Featured in this issue is an article "The Microscope" - Its Origin. Other articles are: The Principalities of the Danube; The Crime of Abigail Tempest; The Crime of Abigail Tempest; The First Century of the Republic; The Baby; Confederate Make-Shifts; The Southern Industrial Prospect; and other additional stories and illustrations ... See More
Building lots in Naples, Florida, for $10 each...
Item #628306
April 11, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, April 11, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
An inside page has a full column advertisement for: "NAPLES ! The Most Southern City of Florida...20,000 City Lots...An I... See More
Velocipedes in the English Army... Early typewriter attachment...
Item #628299
November 30, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 30, 1889 Articles with images include: "The Military Bicycle" "Use of Velocipedes In The English Army" "The New Simpson Timber Dry Dock at the Brooklyn, Navy Yard" "The Proposed Railway Bridge Between England & France" and the "Gledhill's Attachment For Type Writers", which is accompanied by a... See More
The Trial and Execution of Marshal Ney...
Item #628234
February 03, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 3, 1816 One of the more notable items is the reporting (pages 401-402) of the trial and execution of the beloved Frenchman Marshal Ney. Ney's execution was an example intended for Napoleon's other marshals and generals, many of whom were eventually exonerated by the Bourbon monarchy. Other news of the day is present throughou... See More
1874 Milan, Ohio...
Item #628155
November 26, 1873
THE MILAN ADVERTISER, Ohio, November 26, 1873
* Erie & Huron County
* Thomas A. Edison birthplace
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting period advertisements.
Complete in 4 pages, piece torn away along the top margin, minor light foxing, otherwise quite nice.
Much front page baseball reporting in 1892...
Item #628084
August 16, 1892
BURLINGTON DAILY FREE PRESS, Vermont, Aug. 16, 1892 The top of the front page has much reporting on baseball, with column heads: "THE WORLD OF SPORTS" "Two Easy Victories For the Home Team Yesterday" with ten box scores. Also: "Base Ball At Bristol" "A Crowd of 350 People See the Addison County Boys Win".
Eight pages, some damp staining near mar... See More
Windmill at Laramie, Wyoming Territory...
Item #628008
May 08, 1869
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 8, 1869 Prints within include: "Marketing At The Five Points, New York"; a full page with two illustrations: "The Strike Of The 2nd Avenue R. R. Drivers -- The Resumption Of Travel -- Scene At The Depot" and "Windmill At Laramie, Wyoming Territory, For Supplying The Locomotives Of The Union Pacific RR With Water".
Sixteen... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #628007
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness & Death--Personal Rem... See More
Napoleon writes his memoirs...
Item #627962
July 29, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1817 The top of the ftpg: "Napoleon Buonaparte" which begins: "The fact of Bonaparte being employed in writing 'Memoirs of his Own Life and Times'...".
Inside has: "The President's Tour" and "An Indian Treaty" with the Cherokees.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Acts signed by James Monroe...
Item #627864
February 08, 1820
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 1820 The front page of this issue contains an act of Congress signed in type: JAMES MONROE. Page 2 has a unusually large advertisement for "For Governor, Oliver Wolcott"
Other news and advertisements (some illustrated) of the day are within.
This is complete in four pages with some lite rubbing at the centerfold, otherwise in n... See More
Electric automobile vehicle design...
Item #627707
November 26, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Nov. 26, 1898 Taking most of the front page are four illustrations and an article: "A Design For An Electric Automobile Vehicle." which is a three-wheeled bicycle with a motor on the back. Other inventions with prints and text throughout.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Item #627423
January 22, 1864
WALTHAM SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Jan. 22, 1864 Nice engraving in the masthead. Although from during the Civil War I find no war-related content, but then the masthead notes: "Devoted to Agriculture, Manufactures, Literature, Advertising, Local Intelligence, etc."
Four pages, very nice condition.
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #627419
January 01, 1834
SEREN GOMER, Argraffwyr, Wales, (1834). A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today. Here is a rare opportunity for an issue of this 32 page periodical, printed totally in Welsh. There is no year in the masthead however a photocopy of t
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1875 Bakersfield, California...
Item #626678
March 11, 1875
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Bakersfield, March 11, 1875
* Rare Old West title
An uncommon & early title from this California town.
Four pages, a wealth of ads, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Prints of Memphis & vicinity...
Item #626262
September 23, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, Sept. 23, 1871 The full ftpg. shows: "Hannah Binding Shoes". Inside has a nice fullpg. print of: "Ratisbon Cathedral" and: "Charles Dickens as Capt. Bobadill" "The Four-in-Hand Club, St. James's St., London. But perhaps the best print is a very nice full page; "A View of Memphis, Tennessee" showing the river as well, wi... See More
Reports on the War of 1812...
Item #626252
August 03, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1814 Reports on the War of 1812 include: "From Late Canada Papers' "Events of the War" "Lake Fleet" "The Administration Waking Up". Other items as well.
Four pages, good condition.
Criticizing Lincoln's state-of-the-union address...
Item #626251
December 12, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1861 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 are a lengthy ftpg. report: "The President's Message" which is commentary on Lincoln's recent state-of-the-union address. Most of pg. 2 has: "Report of the Secretary of War".... See More
Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...
Item #626193
January 15, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820
* Early report on exploring the Yellowstone
Certainly the best article in this issue is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movem... See More
Lillie Langtry and various crimes...
Item #626167
July 22, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, July 22, 1883 Among the articles within are: "Chronicles of Crime--A Georgia Hackman's Throat Cut from Ear to Ear" "Fatal Affray Between Farmers" "Telephone Transmitters" "A Child Roasted Alive" "Mrs. Langtry In A New Role" which is about the famed Lillie Langtry.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.... See More
1870 Amesbury and Salisbury Mills Village, Massachusetts...
Item #626158
February 17, 1870
THE VILLAGER, Amesbury & Salisbury Mills, Massachuetts, February 17, 1870
* Uncommon title
Published weekly during the textile industry boom. Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete in 4 pages, minor spotting, nice condition.
Item #625680
(unknown) This print is entitled "The Captain's Walk" is of a lady with an spyglass on a rooftop. The publication and era is unknown. The print measure 5 x 8 inches and the brown matting measures 10 x 13inches. Very nice condition.
Charcoal drawings by John Sargent....
Item #625676
(unknown) This is a lot of two matted charcoal drawings from unknown publications and time era. The prints are of women. The prints measure 5 x 6 3/4 inches and the grey matting measures 10 3/4 x 12 1/4 inches. Very nice condition.
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