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Dealing with the Mormon troubles in Missouri...
Item #693474
February 02, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 2, 1839
* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
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* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
Very ornate, America-themed masthead from the mid-1800's....
Item #693453
January 01, 1849
SUNDAY TIMES, N.Y., 1849-1852 The photo shows the very nice masthead of this title which measures 15 1/2 inches across and is 3 inches tall. Mostly topical reports and literary-related content, some ads.
Some lite staining, a little foxing, and a few small margin tears, but in overall average or better condition.
The issue you receive will differ in date and content than the one shown, but it wi... See More
From the deep South with slave related ads...
Item #693406
September 06, 1854
THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Sept. 6, 1854
* Rare antebellum publication
* 7 illustrated slaves related advertisements
* From the deep South
News of the day with several advertisements including 13 illustrated steamboat ads. Page 2 has two slavery related ads. And five more on the back page. (see)
Four pages, a few printing flaws on the front page, generally nice.... See More
H.H. Holmes arrested... 1st U.S. serial killer...
Item #693347
November 20, 1894
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, November 20, 1894
* re. H.H. Holmes arrest
* Herman Webster Mudgett
* 1st U.S. serial killer
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "'Holmes' And Mrs. Pitezel" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and indictment of H.H. Holmes, America's 1st serial killer.
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning, minor spine wear, g... See More
Published by Horace Greeley...
Item #693324
March 30, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, March 30, 1839
* Very early by Horace Greeley
Has various bits of news, some literary content, original compositions and ads. Ornate lettering in the masthead. A very early publication done by the famed Horace Greeley.
Complete in 16 pages, measures 9 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches, minor light foxing, nice condition.
African Lion Exhibit in 1802 Boston...
Item #693290
November 24, 1802
BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, Nov. 24, 1802 The top of the front page has a notice for an exhibit of A beautiful African Lion which includes details about the event and a woodcut of a lion. Light foxing.
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #693254
October 31, 1895
HELENA EVENING HERALD, Montana, Oct. 31, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* America's 1st serial killer trial ending
* Chicago murder castle
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HOLMES TRIAL" with subheads. (see) Coverage at the end of the trial against H. H. Holmes for murder. Holmes is considered to be America's first serial killer. Nice t... See More
Print of the "national flag" for Florida...
Item #693247
January 25, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 25, 1861
* Rare Confederate Florida flag print ('National Flag')
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln in Springfield
* Pre Civil War tensions in the South
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "Important From Springfield" "Mr. Lincoln And The National Crisis" "Fears of Failure of the Incoming Administratio"
The back ... See More
1976 Rock band "Queen" sold out ad...
Item #693245
February 16, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, (weekly), Feb. 16, 1976
* 1st "Queen" North America concert tour review
* "A Night at the Opera" "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Beacon Theatre - New York City
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-... See More
Boxer John L. Sullivan as a wife abuser...
Item #693073
June 12, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 12, 1883
* John L. Sullivan wanted by police
* "Boston Strong Boy" spousal abuse
* Heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion
The front page has an article headed: "'Knocked Out' In One Round" "Prof. Sullivan's Latest Achievements" (see) Reports the famous boxer who is wanted by the Boston police for abusing his wife.
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Battle of Solferino w/ map...
Item #693071
July 07, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1859
* Battle of Solferino, Italy
* Second Italian War of Independence
The front page has one column headings: "Another Terrible Battle and Another French Victory" "Upwards of Four Hundred Thousand Men on the Field of Battle" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #693053
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least 5 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.
Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More
1866 Fenian raids...
Item #693049
June 02, 1866
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 2, 1866
* Capture of Fort Erie - Ontario
* Fenian invasion of Canada
* Fenians Brotherhood raids
The front page has one column headings: "WAR" "Revolution In Canada" "The Fenian Invasion" "FORT ERIE CAPTURED" and much more. (see) Text takes up the entire front page and ends on the back page.
Other news of the day soo... See More
1899 Battle of Ladysmith, Natal...
Item #693044
November 02, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1899
* Battle of Ladysmith
* Second Boer War
* Colony of Natal
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENGLISH OVERWHELMED LADYSMITH INVESTED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
Rare 19h century women's suffrage newspaper...
Item #693016
April 07, 1888
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, April 7, 1888
* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
Rare women's suffrage paper founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially to her right of Suffrage" as ... See More
Roentgen's x-ray discovery...
Item #692961
January 25, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 25, 1896
* Discovery of the X-ray
* Wilhelm Roentgen
Page 3 has: "Professor Rontgen's Wonderful Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is reporting of his discover of the x-ray.
Other topics throughout.
Sixteen pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: In late 1895, Röntgen was determined to test his i... See More
The Mormon War has ended...
Item #692953
November 21, 1838
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 1838
* The Mormon War ends
* Northwestern Missouri
Page 3 has half a column containing three articles on the Mormons, headed: "The Mormon War At An End" "Another Account--Mormon Troubles Ended Again" "Later Still, And Contradictory".
The three accounts include in part: "...We learn from her pa... See More
Destruction of the 'Nauvoo Expositor' by Joseph Smith... Early report of John Sutter...
Item #692952
June 25, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 25, 1844
* Destruction of the "Nauvoo Expositor"
* Prelude to Joseph Smith's murder
* Mormons - Mormonism
The front page has one of those little gem reports collectors seek: very early mention of a name that would be notable years later.
Printed here is a letter which says in part: "...the following communication fro... See More
Cook was the first to reach the North Pole?
Item #692923
September 02, 1909
THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, Sept. 2, 1909
* Frederick Cook reaches North Pole
The top of a ftpg. has a one column heading on the controversy of Cook being the first to reach the North Pole, not Peary: "AMERICAN FIRST AT NORTH POLE" with subheads. (see)
Twelve pages, evenly toned, some fraying at the right margin, a little other margin wear, this issue is fragile and must b... See More
1880 Leadville, Colorado booming...
Item #692860
February 15, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint bac... See More
1870 Fenian raids into Canada....
Item #692855
May 25, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 25, 1870
* Fenian Brotherhood raids
* Eastern Canada - Irish Republicanism
* Ulysses S. Grant proclamation
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "THE FENIANS" "Proclamation by the President Warning Them to Desist from Their Unlawful Proceedings" "Movements of the Fenian Forces Towards Canada" and much more. (see) The... See More
One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Smith...
Item #692826
August 12, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837
* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln
* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention
An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a spec... See More
Nellie Bly and her competition...
Item #692825
January 18, 1890
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Jan. 18, 1890
* Nellie Bly - American journalist print
* Around the World (during)
Inside has a nice 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch portrait of "Nellie Bly", plus a similar-sized portrait of "Miss Elizabeth Bisland", and caption: "The Attempt To Make The Circuit Of The Globe In Seventy-Two Days--Portraits Of The Rival T... See More
Uncle Sam political cartoon... Georgia Bulldogs coached by Pop Warner...
Item #692811
January 02, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897
* Early Georgia Bulldogs college football
* Their 1st undefeated season - Pop Warner
The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird'... See More
Nebraska becomes the 37th state in 1867...
Item #692807
March 02, 1867
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 2, 1867
* Nebraska statehood achieved
The back page has: "A New State - Nebraska Admitted To the Union - By the President of the United States: A Proclamation" with the full text of the document formally admitting Nebraska into the Union as the 37th state, signed in type: Andrew Johnson (see).
Eight pages, great condition. ... See More
Much on the case of fugitive slave Henry Long...
Item #692806
December 28, 1850
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, December 28, 1850
* Fugitive slave case
* Henry Long
Pages 4 & 5 have over a column taken up with an article headed: "Alleged Slave Case" with various subheads, concerning the case of fugitive slave Henry Long, about whom much is written on the web. Much detail, as this was from the beginning of the very controversial Fugitive Slave Act.
Eight pa... See More
The fugitive slave case of Bill Fisher...
Item #692805
July 27, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 27, 1853
* Fugitive Slave Case
* Bill Fisher
The front page has: "The Fugitive Slave Case--The Health of the City, etc." being the slave case of Bill Fisher. This report takes three-quarters of a column and includes: "...as soon as the marshal drove off with the slave, a number of them followed the carriage. The friends of the slave will follo... See More
Roentgen's x-ray discovery... Early bicycle...
Item #692802
February 08, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 8, 1896 The second page of this issue contains "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is of the further reporting of his discover of the x-ray. The frontpage of this issue contains "New Harlem River Bridge and Park Avenue Improvement, New York City" which contains an accompanying article inside. Additio... See More
Minting California gold coins...
Item #692773
November 10, 1849
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, November 10, 1849
* California gold rush
The back page has: "California Facts" which includes: "...Within a few days gold coins of the value of ten dollars made from the California metal have been issued by Messrs. Moffatt and Co...and by Messrs. Wright & Co...of San Francisco. They are very similar in appearance and also strongly resemble the ... See More
Death of Joseph Haydn... Proclamation signed by President James Madison...
Item #692771
August 17, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 17, 1809 The top of the front page has: "A Proclamation" signed in type: James Madison, and also: "French Piracies" which takes an entire column. On page 2, under the "Deaths" is a small announcement "In Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musical composer, Aet. 79...".
Four pages nice condition.... See More
Jenny Lind... opera singer....
Item #692769
June 09, 1849
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, June 9, 1849
* Jenny Lind... The Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer of eventual P.T. Barnum fame
Page 2 has a one column heading, "JENNY LIND", which includes a full column of text related to the world-famous opera singer nicknamed "The Swedish Nightingale".
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has... See More
Early report on the California Gold Rush...
Item #692766
December 16, 1848
BOSTON MUSEUM, Dec. 16, 1848 Page 4 has: "California Gold" which includes: "All of our brethren are having their say about the California gold discoveries...But California, nor any other unsettled country, should not be peopled by fortune hunters. The wilderness wants practical men, not visionary drones...The mining fever is raging here as well as elsewhere...one of our citize... See More
1874 Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden expedition w/ map...
Item #692759
August 16, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 16, 1874
* Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden
* Colorado - Rocky Mountains
* Surveying expedition
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "Professor Hayden's Expedition" "A Delightful March Through the Heart of the Rocky Mountains" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #692756
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 10, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
The coal towns of Pennsylvania... Close of the Wirz trial...
Item #692746
October 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1865
* Mauch Chunk - coal regions
* Henry Wirz - Andersonville trial
Pages 2 and 3 contain an unusually lengthy article on small mining towns in north eastern Pennsylvania, with articles headed: "The Coal Regions--Mines at Jeddo, Ebervale, Harleigh, Minersville..." "Hazletown [Hazleton] and Its Surroundings...Mount Pleasant, Stockton, Ashburton...&quo... See More
Bannock War of 1895...
Item #692669
July 24, 1895
HELENA EVENING HERALD, Montana, July 24, 1895
* Jackson Hole, Wyoming - valley
* Bannock War - Indians - Native Americans
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A FIGHT AT NOON" with subheads. (see) Uncommon publication from the old West.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and a minor wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Goingsnake massacre shootout..
Item #692638
April 29, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 29, 1872
* Goingsnake massacre
* Cherokee Nation - Oklahoma
* Official report of the event
The top of page 5 has one column headings that include: "THE CHEROKEE BUTCHERY" "Thirteen Men Killed in Three Minutes" and more. (see) Text takes up almost a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Rare 1850 magazine by author Charles Dickens literature...
Item #692631
November 23, 1850
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Nov. 23, 1850
* Charles Dickens publication
This 24 page issue is in nice condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
wikipedia notes: "On 21st January 1846 Charles Dick... See More
German language newspaper from Harrisburg...
Item #692619
April 25, 1832
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1832
* Rare publication
* German language newspaper
A quite scarce newspaper for the German speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two ot... See More
1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...
Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860 This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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Much reporting on the Mormon War...
Item #692517
June 19, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1858 The front page has over a full column of the latest news on the troubling Mormon situation in Utah, heads reading: "Further From Utah" "Arrival of Seventy Mormon Families at Camp Scott" "The Utah News" and "Details of Advices Previously Received by Telegraph" The full text is seen in the photos.
The reports cover the Morm... See More
1875 Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire disaster...
Item #692385
April 30, 1875
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 29, 1875
* The great Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire (1st report)
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "A BURNING CITY" "Oshkosh In Flames" "Extensive Destruction of Business Houses" "Hundreds Of People Homeless" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, minor irregularity along the spine, generally ver... See More
"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...
Item #691890
June 01, 1896
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896 Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #691882
December 17, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 17, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Mrs. Malfort. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar All... See More
Brigham Young's son...
Item #691837
August 24, 1876
FRIENDSHIP WEEKLY REGISTER, New York, Aug. 24, 1876 The top of page 3 has a report noting in part: "John Y. Young, second son of Brigham Young of Utah, was visiting here with his wife among her friends...He had two other wives at one time but we believe is divorced from them now...".
Page 2 begins with an illustrated political notice supporting Rutherford B. Hayes for President.
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Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #691820
April 10, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1873
* Buffalo Bill - William F. Cody
Inside has: "Colonists For The West - Departure of 76 English Farmers for Minnesota" "Warning To Highwaymen" "More Kuklux Outrages--A Tax Resisting Assoc. Organized" "
Page 7 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are appearing: "Hon. W. F. Cody... See More
1874 Red River War...
Item #691818
August 30, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1874
* Red River War
* John w. Davidson
* Native Americans - Indians
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE WICHITA AGENCY" "Davidson's Troops Fighting and Acting as Firemen" "A Gallant Charge Against a Hostile Band" "Four Civilians Butchered" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More
Niles' eight essays on the 'Mitigation of Slavery'...
Item #691743
May 08, 1819
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore A set of 8 issues which contain all eight essays by publisher Hezekiah Niles titled the: "Mitigation of Slavery" in which he puts forth five propositions to that end.
The issues are dated May 8, 15, 22; June 19, 26; July 17; Aug. 14 & 21, 1819. The following details are excerpted from www.civilwarcause.com:
"In 1819, in the midst of inten... See More
1869 Gettysburg reunion... 6th anniversary...
Item #691694
August 27, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 27, 1869
* Battle of Gettysburg reunion
* 6th anniversary celebration
* Soldiers' National Monument dedicated
Page 5 has a small one column heading: "The Gettysburg Reunion" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.
Quaint religous newspaper from Boston...
Item #691686
April 21, 1877
THE MYRTLE, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1877
* Published by "Universalist Publishing House"
Illustrations throughout this little newspaper which has a religious theme. Published by the "Universalist Publishing House". A decorative and ornate masthead.
Measures approximately 9 by 7 inches and contains 8 pages. Nice condition.... See More
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