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716885

From the island of Malta...

Item #716885

April 19, 1841

LLOYD MALTESE, Italy, April 19, 1841  A quite uncommon little newspaper published in the Italian language on the island of Malta. Complete in four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition.



AI notes: Lloyd Maltese was a prominent Maltese daily newspaper published primarily in Italian from 1840 until 1978. Established by the Chamber of Commerce, it specialized in maritime and commercial news, s... See More  

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$42.00
716413

From 1880 territorial Montana...

Item #716413

October 26, 1880

THE HELENA DAILY HERALD, Montana, Oct. 26, 1880



* Pre statehood Montana

* Rare Old West title




This newspaper is from 9 years before Montana statehood. Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

Four pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

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716370

Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon bodyguard...

Item #716370

March 25, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1843



* Porter Rockwell - Utah Territory lawman

* Bodyguard and friend of Joseph Smith arrest

* Mormons - Mormonism - Latter Day Saints

* Attempted murder of Governor Lilburn Boggs




 The back page has a small report: "Mormons" noting: "Orrin Porter Rockwell, the Mormon, who has been accused of being the person who attemp... See More  

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$63.00
716344

Great title - Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...

Item #716344

October 24, 1840

THE LOG CABIN, New York, Oct. 24, 1840  The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration.

Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Army Bill" which includes the drafting of 200,000 men.

Pages 2 and 3 are mostly taken up with articles concerning ... See More  

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$58.00
716292

Death Of William Seward In 1872....

Item #716292

October 12, 1872

THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 12, 1872



* William H. Seward death - Obsequies   

* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns.

Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally in nice condition.... See More  

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716291

Celebrations: Gettysburg... Negroes in Washington... Williamsburg... Society of the Cincinatti...

Item #716291

July 05, 1865

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865 



* Cornerstone laid for the Gettysburg monument 



Page 5 has: "Gettysburg", "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field", "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans", "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place", and "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Monument... See More  

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716290

By the Shaker Community in 1872...

Item #716290
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, March, 1872



* Uncommon title



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.

Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13  inches, nice condition.



AI notes: In 1872, t... See More  

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716150

Kelsey Outrage of 1873...

Item #716150

December 16, 1872

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 16, 1872



* Warrants for Indictments coming

* Charles G. Kelsey outrage case

* Tar & feathered murder scandal

* Huntington, Long Island, New York




Page 3 has a brief report with a small, discrete heading: "The Kelsey Case at Huntington" (see image)

Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.



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715881

Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...

Item #715881

October 02, 1807

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807 



* Lewis and Clark expedition



Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More  

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$475.00
715862

The first (and last?) issue published... Very rare Thomas Nast cartoon...

Item #715862

November 03, 1877

THE PEOPLE, New York, Nov. 3, 1877  A quite rare title as we can find nothing concerning it. It is not in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" and it is too late for the American Antiquarian Society. Nothing can be found online. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and perhaps the last? Their motto in the masthead has: "Government of the people, by the people... See More  

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715758

Reacting to the Tariff of 1828: the "Tariff of Abominations"...

Item #715758

January 03, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 3, 1829  Inside has: "the American Tariff" which is a British reaction to the Tariff Act of 1828, often referred to as the "Tariff of Abominations". 

These reflections carry over to the following page. Then further on are several pages taken up with: "South Carolina Legislature" detailing their hatred of the tarif... See More  

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715757

The Tariff of Abominations...

Item #715757

May 24, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 24, 1828  Inside has: "The New Tariff" "An Act in Alteration of the Several Acts, Imposing Duties on Imports" which takes nearly 2 pages & is signed in type by the President: John Quincy Adams.

"Tariff of 1828" was a protective tariff passed by the Congress of the United States on May 19, 1828, designed to protect i... See More  

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715709

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”...

Item #715709
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1861

 

*  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem

*  1st printing of “Paul Revere’s Ride”




Beginning on page 27 is the first printing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem: "Paul Revere's Ride", which told of Paul Revere's (and others) midnight ride to warn the Minutemen in Lexington... See More  

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715704

Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...

Item #715704

September 23, 1871

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 23, 1871 



* Rare & early from Southern California



Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of ... See More  

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715697

Daniel Webster’s historically pivotal speech...

Item #715697

March 08, 1850

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1850 



* Daniel Webster’s historic call for unity
* His uncharacteristic support for the "Compromise of 1850"


Page 2 has the single-column heading, "MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECH", which is a lengthy report containing excerpts and paraphrases of his pivotal, historic, "March 7th Speech" before Congress. It i
... See More  

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715682

Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...

Item #715682

April 29, 1869

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1869



* Spirit photography - ghosts

* William H. Mumler fraud trial




Page 5 has an article with testimony headed: "Spirit Photographs" and more. (see images) Text takes up over a full column.



Complete with 8 pages, a little light foxing, generally very nice.

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715669

A miniature promotional piece for Life magazine...

Item #715669

January 04, 1883

LIFE, New York, January 4, 1883  This is a miniature version of this early magazine and is noted as the volume 1, number 1 issue. It was likely produced as a promotional sample of the magazine to solicit subscribers.

Fourteen pages, measuring just 3 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches, a few minor stains, good condition.

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715668

Among the smallest of newspapers you will find...

Item #715668

September 01, 1890

THE PENNY WHISTLE, Oakland, California, Sept. 1, 1890  A neat, tiny newspaper with a motto in the masthead: "There is Little Pay But Lots of Fun." This paper is complete in 8 pages and measures just 4 by 5 1/2 inches and is in excellent condition.

Of special note is that it still has the original outer wrappers.

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715595

Autopsy of Chang and Eng... siamese twins...

Item #715595

February 21, 1874

THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 21, 1874 



* Chang and Eng Bunker autopsy

* re. Siamese Twins death




The top of page 10 has one column headings: "CHANG AND ENG" "Dr. Pancoast's Final Report on the Oriental Monstrosities" and more. (see images)

Another related item on  page 6 with tiny heading: "The Siamese Twins--Results of the Dissection"

Other ne... See More  

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715570

On the new town of Manayunk, Pennsylvania...

Item #715570

December 01, 1827

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 1, 1827  



 * "Flat Rock" becomes Manayunk, Philadelphia



Page 2 has an interesting article headed: "Manayunk", previously known as Flat Rock, which is a nice article on this town just north of Philadelphia.

It notes: "This new village at 'Flat Rock' on the Schuylkill, near Phila., has five cotton mills...e... See More  

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715523

Terrific letter from William Clark to his brother on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...

Item #715523

November 13, 1806

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 13, 1806  Taking nearly a full column on the front page is an extraordinary letter that is prefaced with: "TRAVELS IN AMERICA". The following letter presents an interesting and authentic account of the important discoveries which have been made by Captains Clark and Lewis, in their successful attempt to find a new and more direct passage to the Pacific Ocean.&qu... See More  

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715471

One of the best accounts of the 'Bloody Benders' we have found...

Item #715471

May 13, 1873

NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1873 



* Bloody Benders

* Cherry Vale, Kansas

* Corpses discovered




The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an excellent and uncommonly lengthy report of the "Bloody Benders" with the discovery of their victims.

The top of a column is headed: "THE KANSAS MURDERS" "Narrative of the Horrible Crimes of the Bender Family--Discovery of... See More  

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715421

Reverend Thomas De Witt Talmage sermon...

Item #715421

December 17, 1885

THE CUBA PATRIOT, December 17, 1885



* Reverend Thomas De Witt Talmage



Page 3 has an article headed: "TALMAGE'S SERMON" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up about 1 1/2 full columns.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, generally in nice condition.

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715381

1808 theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...

Item #715381

February 25, 1808

BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 25, 1808



* 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" with a performance of: "WEATHERCOCK", with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as "Varielia" She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.

Four pages, untrimmed, minor foxing, gen... See More  

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715379

1850 Magazine by the famed Charles Dicken...

Item #715379

June 29, 1850

HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, June 29, 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  

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715260

Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...

Item #715260

October 09, 1806

BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 9, 1806



* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads

* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.




The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a  notice for the performance of "SPEED THE PLOUGH", with Mr. Poe as "Henry" and Mrs. Poe as "Miss Blanford" re. the parents of Edgar Allan Poe.

Complete with 4 pages, nic... See More  

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715157

The university crew races on Lake Saratoga...

Item #715157

July 06, 1874

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 6, 1874



* Intercollegiate Regatta week w/ crew names

* Boat - rowing - Saratoga Lake




The top of page 3: "THE COLLEGE REGATTA" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up entire page including each team's crew lineups.

Complete with all 10 pages, small archival mend on page 4, nice condition.... See More  

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715111

Duff Green's politcial newspaper from the nation's capital...

Item #715111

June 21, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington City, a lot of 3 issues from 1828 



* Rare campaign periodical

* Andrew Jackson




This newspaper has a wealth of political reporting, published by Duff Green who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson.

Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor." which ... See More  

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715103

Rare 19h century women's suffrage newspaper...

Item #715103

October 16, 1888

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Oct. 16, 1880 



* 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&quo... See More  

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715077

Beginning of the Republican Party: nomination of their first Presidential candidate...

Item #715077

June 19, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 19, 1856  A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential nominee, John Fremont. The newly created political party held the prohibition of slavery as the principal issue of their platform.

The top of page 4 has a nice print of: "Col. John Charles Fremont" with the following text, taking a full column then carrying over to... See More  

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715068

Winslow Homer's famous Snap The Whip...

Item #715068

September 20, 1873

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873 



* Winslow Homer's most famous print

* "SNAP-THE-WHIP" - great for framing




Certainly, the prime feature of this issue is the much-desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.

Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New... See More  

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715066

The earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered...

Item #715066

June 05, 1819

EDWARDSVILLE SPECTATOR, Illinois, June 5, 1819



* VERY rare publication

* Madison County, Illinois




 This is the earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered. Not only that, it is eleven years earlier than the previous earliest newspaper from this state. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue. Keep in mind that Illinois just became a state six months previous.

It is notable that the... See More  

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714997

1804 Grand Master Isaiah Thomas notice... Masonic...

Item #714997

February 29, 1804

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Feb. 29, 1804 



* Grand Lodge of Massachusetts notice

* Masonic - Masons - Freemasonry - Freemasons




Page 3 has a notice for a upcoming meeting headed: "Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" Also contains the seal of the lodge. (see image)

News of the day and several advertisements. Complete with 4 pages, a little light foxin... See More  

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714966

Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1808...

Item #714966

November 10, 1806

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 10, 1806



* Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad

* David Poe Jr.




The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a  notice for the performance of "JANE SHORE", with Mr. Poe as "Bellmour" re. the father of Edgar Allan Poe.

Complete with 4 pages, nice condition.

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714963

The Denmark Vesey slave revolt... Would one day fuel Frederick Douglass' battle-cry for freedom...

Item #714963

July 13, 1822

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 13, 1822  



* Denmark Vesey Slaves Rebellion

* Free black man in Charleston SC




The back page has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt, noting that six slaves were executed in Charleston.

Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United... See More  

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714636

Five American newspapers: 1802-1809...

Item #714636

June 14, 1805

Five very early 19th century American newspapers: New York Herald, July 30, 1803; United States' Gazette, Oct. 9, 1809; Columbian Centinel, Nov. 2, 1808; New England Palladium, Oct. 22, 1802; and Boston Gazette, June 14, 1804. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More  

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714541

The 'Gag Rule' of 1836 - including the infamous, "Am I gagged?", by John Quincy Adams…

Item #714541

May 26, 1836

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)



The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution which, if passed, would prevent any discussion in the chamber on the subject of slavery. The 3rd column of page three has mention of John Quincy Adams’ declaration: "Am I gagged?" This is ... See More  

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714503

1873 Intercollegiate Regatta... rowing...

Item #714503

July 18, 1875

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 18, 1873



* Intercollegiate Regatta

* Connecticut River

* Springfield, Massachusetts

* Boat - rowing




The top of the front page has a four column map headed: "The Regatta Course At Springfield" which shows area where the race was to be held with the college boarding places. (see images) One column headings include: "THE COLLEGE REGATTA" and more. ... See More  

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714497

White House Easter egg roll...

Item #714497

April 23, 1887

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.

Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More  

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714475

The historic Clawson polygamy case...

Item #714475

October 16, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 16, 1884  



* Rudger Clawson polygamy trial

* Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

* Mormons - Mormonism




Page 2 has: "A Polygamist on Trial" being a report from Salt Lake, Utah Territory,  on the rather famous case of Rudger Clawson.

Clawson was the first practicing polygamist to be convicted and serve a sentence after the passage of the Edmunds... See More  

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714455

Rare reference to the 'Mormon Battalion' during the Mexican War... The slave trade... The Oregon Treaty with England...

Item #714455

August 15, 1846

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 15, 1846  



* Mormons Battalion - Mormonism

* Only U.S. military religious unit ever

* Mexican-American War




The top of the back page has a very notable report: "Mormon Volunteers" being a brief item noting: "Capt...Allen has reached Fort Leavenworth with 500 Mormon volunteer infantry. They proceed forthwith to join Gen. Kear... See More  

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714453

Polygamy among the Mormons... John Wilkes Booth's horse...

Item #714453

January 14, 1881

FINDLAY DAILY JEFFERSONIAN, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1881  



* Polygamy & the Mormons

* John Wilkes Booth's horse




Page 2 has two interesting, brief items: "It is asserted that the horse which John Wilkes Booth rode to the place of his capture after President Lincoln's assassination, belongs to an Abington, Mass. man & is a good traveler, though 23 yrs old." 

Also: ... See More  

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714452

New Masonic temple cornerstone laid in 1870...

Item #714452

June 09, 1870

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1870 



* Masonic - Masons - Freemasons



The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "THE MASONIC JUBILEE" "Grand Procession of Ten Thousand Masons" "Laying of the Cornerstone with Imposing Ceremonies" and more. (see images) Text takes up about 3 12 columns, all on the front page.

Complete with 8 pages, a little... See More  

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714451

Pre-Civil War baseball, in a sporting newspaper...

Item #714451

July 25, 1857

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 25, 1857  It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". 

The bottom of page 7 has a report headed: "Base Ball" noting in part: "...that a match will be played between the Nassau' and 'Charter Oak' Base Ball Clubs...The 'Charter Oak' is a new... See More  

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714448

Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...

Item #714448

August 02, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, Aug. 2, 1828  



* Rare campaign periodical

* General Andrew Jackson




This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.

It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Gree... See More  

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714359

1874 Bates Battlefield in Wyoming...

Item #714359

July 24, 1874

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 24, 1874



* Bates Battlefield - Hot Springs County, Wyoming

* Captain Alfred E. Bates - United States Army action

* American Indian Frontier Wars - Bighorn Mountains




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" with subheads that include: "A Battle With Outlaw Sioux" and more (see images)

Complete with 8 pages, minor s... See More  

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714232

Anson Burlingame's historic anti-slavery response to the caning of Senator Charles Sumner...

Item #714232

June 25, 1856

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1856  
 
* Congressman Anson Burlingame's historic speech
* Anti-slavery support for Charles Sumner

"Defense of Massachusetts"
* Much slavery-themed content
 
Page six has Congressman Anson Burlingame's historic, fiery, anti-slavery speech in response to the caning of Charles Sumner. The speech ... See More  

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$185.00
714112

Short-lived title from a Texas town with a rich history...

Item #714112

March 17, 1892

THE VELASCO TIMES, Texas, March 17, 1892 



* Rare Southwestern United States publication

* Possibly the first time offered anywhere (see note)




A rare title as it existed for less than six months.

Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The to... See More  

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714098

A few neat illustrated advertisements from 1815...

Item #714098
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Aug. 11, 1815 



* Illustrated advertisements

* Early 19th century original



The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and 17 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.

Four pages in good condition..

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$28.00
714090

1874 Charley Ross kidnapping...

Item #714090

August 06, 1874

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 16, 1874



* 4 year old boy - Charley Ross kidnapping

* 1st American for ransom in U.S. (media coverage)




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "THE LOST CHILD" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.

Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

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$35.00
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