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An 1840 campaign newspaper... Quite rare...
Item #678015
April 09, 1840
THE PILOT, Baltimore, April 9, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* Very rare campaign title
This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a quite rare campaign newspaper in support of William Henry Harrison for President. In the time before radio, television & the internet short-lived newspapers supporting various candidates were among the very few channels for showing support for a candida... See More
Lot of 13 Wash. D.C. from 1856...
Item #678006
December 31, 1856
EVENING STAR, Washington D.C. Lot of 13 issues from the year 1856. News of the day just prior to the outbreak of the American Civil War.
Each issue is complete with 4 pages, loose along the spine, minor wear, a few small tape mends, generally very nice.
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Great full page baseball print... Rare Bocce Ball print...
Item #678005
August 31, 1889
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 31, 1889 The full ftpg. is a nice print: "At Lake George Landing--Saluting the Passengers".
But likely the most significant print is a great full page: "A Base-Ball Incident--Caught Between The Bases" which shows a player caught in a rundown.
Other good prints include a half page: "Gioca Di Bocci--Summer Afternoon Scen... See More
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1874 Charley Ross kidnapping...
Item #677999
July 29, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 29, 1874
* 4 year old boy - Charley Ross kidnapping
* 1st American for ransom in U.S. (media coverage)
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE CUNNING KIDNAPPERS" "The Boy's Portrait" and more (see). Text takes up about 1 1/3 columns
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
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William Walker Nicaragua expedition...
Item #677997
January 08, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 8, 1858
* William Walker (filibuster)
* Nicaragua expedition
Page 4 has an article with heading: "The President's Message on the Seizure of Walker--The Old and New Filibusters" (see)
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
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The 19th Century American Seed Industry...
Item #677973
September 23, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 23, 1882 The front cover has: "AMERICAN SEED INDUSTRY - THE GRET SEED FARMS OF DAVID LANDRETH & SONS", which has 6 related vignettes and additional supporting text and photos on inside pages. The inside has: "Meroney's Washing Machine" which is accompanied by an article headed: "Improved Washing Machine", "Hill&#... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #677921
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #677913
June 14, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 14, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Conspirators - assassins
The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial On Tuesday" "Inquiry into Payne's Alleged Insanity" and more concerning the trial of those who conspired to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, a ... See More
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A failed slave insurrection in Virginia...
Item #677880
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1802 Among the news reports near the back under "America" is a report which tells of a quelched slave revolt in Virginia which is related to the more famous Gabriel's Conspiracy of 1800. It reads: "A letter from Richmond, Virginia...states that an insurrection of the negroes at Petersburgh, Norway, had been discover in tim
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Death of Napoleon Bonaparte... Coronation of King George IV...
Item #677875
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1821 The most notable content is the very nice "Obituary" of "Napoleon Buonaparte" as the article is headed.With a dateline of May 5 the report begins: "At St.Helena, of a lingering illness, which had confined him to his bed for upwards of forty days, Napoleon Buonaparte. He desired that after this death his body should b... See More
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Coronation of King George IV... On the death of Napoleon...
Item #677874
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1821 The prime feature is the lengthy article: "The Coronation" which takes six pages covering the historic coronation of King George IV (see for portions). Included are the four very nice foldout plates showing the coronation ceremonies, and terrific to have the report and plates in a London magazine. Also of significance is: &q... See More
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Early report on the death of Napoleon... Admission of Missouri to the Union... Major Andre's bones...
Item #677873
August 18, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 18, 1821 Inside has: "Major Andre" concerning the removal of his bones to be shipped off to England.
Also in this issue: "Indian Trade", and an historic report headed: "Admission of Missouri" concerning it formally joining the Union, which happened just 8 days prior. Included is the: "Proclamation - By the Presid... See More
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Death of Buonaparte... Slavery... Norway... Coins...
Item #677872
August 25, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1821 The top of page 2 has a report with a small heading: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which begins: "The reported decease of this man is confirmed by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool. The particulars have been received direct from St. Helena...He died on the 5th of May after an illness of six weeks, the last two weeks only cons... See More
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Death of Napoleon Bonaparte... Slave trade... William Wilberforce...
Item #677871
September 08, 1821
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1821 Beginning on page 2 is a report of the death of: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which is prefaced with: "The following particulars are interesting, and seem necessary to assist in affording an account of the exit of the man who, for so many years, had occupied the attention of all the civilized world..." with a subhead: "Official A... See More
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Haymarket Affair...
Item #677862
May 07, 1886
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, May 7, 1886
* Haymarket Square riot
* Chicago IL Illinois
* Anarchy - Anarchists
The front page has one column headings that include: "ORDER NOW REIGNS" "The Chicago Police Raiding Socialists' Quarters..." "LABOR TROUBLES" and more. Lengthy text.
Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches... See More
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Incorporating the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts...
Item #677855
May 12, 1886
PITTSFIELD EVENING JOURNAL--SUPPLEMENT, Massachusetts, May 12, 1886
* Creating the city charter
* Pittsfield, MA charter
This is a significant "Supplement" issue for the city of Pittsfield, as most of the front page is taken up with:
"THE FULL TEXT" "Of The Proposed City Charter" "An Act to Incorporarte the City of Pittsfield" as the on... See More
Meridian race riot of 1871... Ku Klux Klan...
Item #677854
March 07, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 7, 1871
* Meridian MS Mississippi
* Race riot - Freedmen
* KKK Ku Klux Klan
The bottom of page 5 has small one column heading: "Fatal Affray In Mississippi", followed by brief text - this being 1st report coverage on the Meridian, Mississippi race riot.
Other news of the day and period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wea... See More
1867 L. Harris Hiscock murder... Albany...
Item #677852
June 06, 1867
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1867
* L. Harris Hiscock assassination
* New York State Assembly - Albany
* General George W. Cole
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "THE ALBANY TRAGEDY" "The Prisoner Visited By His Wife" "Sketches of Mr. Hiscock and General Cole" and more.
Complete with 12 pages, good condition.... See More
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Surrender of Detroit in the War of 1812...
Item #677829
September 07, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 7, 1812 The front page contains two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has a number of War of 1812 reports including: "Latest from the Western Frontier" also: "General Orders" signed by William Hull and Isaac Brocks (some text loss here, see photos).
Also: "Gen. Brock's Proclam... See More
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War-related reports from Sandusky, Upper Canada...
Item #677822
August 13, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 13, 1812 The ftpg. has an interesting: "Moral & Physical Thermometer". Also two Acts of Congress, one for "...appropriation for the defense of the maritime frontier & for the support of the Navy of the U.S."
Page 2 has several reports from "Sandusky, Upper Canada" relating to the War of 1812 reports.
Four pages, nice... See More
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Fugitive slave Charles Nalle... Rescued by Harriet Tubman...
Item #677805
April 28, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, April 28, 1860
* Fugitive slave Charles Nalle
* Rescued by Harriet Tubman
* Slaves - slavery
Page 7 has a notable report headed: "Exciting Fugitive Slave Case in Troy" concerns the case of Charles Nalle, a rather notable fugitive slave. It begins: "At noon to-day U.S. Deputy Marshal Holmes arrested a colored man in this city, named Charles Nalle, ... See More
Africans celebrate the abolition of the slave trade...
Item #677795
July 13, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 13, 1812 The front page has three Acts of Congress signed by President James Madison, One for: "Making further provision for the Army of the United States" from this early period in the War of 1812. Other war-related items on page 2.
But the most notable content is on page 3 headed: "Thanksgiving" which begins: "The Afri... See More
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On the even of war with England...
Item #677787
June 11, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 11, 1812 On the even of war with England, this issue has some reports relating to our relations with the British. Some articles include: "The Armies - Gov. Hull is to Command the Western Army" "Latest from England" "Indian Hostilities" and more.
Four pagers, light foxing, good condition.
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Last of the American slave ships... Returning a slaave... Gold in Colorado...
Item #677754
December 21, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 21, 1858 The front page has: "Gold From Pike's Peak" which includes A nice letter from "Camp on Cherry Creek, K.T." or Kansas Territory, as Colorado was part of it at that time.
Page 2 has: "Slave Excitement in Elmira" "A Slave Returning with His Master--The Colored People Attempt to Detain Him". Then: "Arrival from the ... See More
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Fund-raising event to support what is now Mount Sinai Hospital...
Item #677753
October 29, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1858 Of special note is a back page article taking three-quarters of a column headed: "The Jews' Hospital" "Dinner and Ball in Aid of Its Funds".
This hospital is now known as Mount Sinai, one of the more notable hospitals in the world. It was dedicated just 3 years precious, with mention in this article of Benjamin Nathan as its president, ... See More
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The infamous William Walker... Trouble with Indians...
Item #677752
October 25, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1858 Page 4 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with the infamous William Walker: "Walker's New Raid on Nicaragua--The True Course for Congress and the Country to Pursue".
General William Walker organized several private military expeditions into Mexico and Central America with the intention of establishing English-speaking colonies under his ... See More
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Some Mormon content... A slave ship off Long Island...
Item #677751
October 12, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1858 The front page has: "Affairs in Utah" with page 4 having a more brief account: "News From Utah".
The back page has most of a column headed: "The Slave Trade" "The Case of the Ship Haidee--Testimony for the Prosecution Continued".
Eight pages, some minor margin tears and chipping, good condition.
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Gold Discoveries in Colorado... Mormon reports...
Item #677750
October 03, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 3, 1858 Page 2 begins with nearly 1 1/2 columns headed; "The Gold Fever Out West" "Reported Discoveries in Kansas--Great Excitement--Organization of Parties for the Mines--Reports of Miners".
The "Kansas" gold mines are actually Colorado, as Colorado was part of the Kansas Territory at that time. One of the subheads "The Gold Discover... See More
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Wealth of interesting Mormon reports...
Item #677749
October 04, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 4, 1858 Page 5 has nearly three-quarters of a column headed: "Interesting From Salt Lake City--Our Fort Kearney Correspondence" which is followed by more: "The Governor on a Pleasure Excursion--The Street Fight of Williams and Grant--A California Mail Destroyed by Indians--Murder of Emigrants--Col. Lander and the Wagon Road, etc."
Eight pages, nice ... See More
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On the travel of Mormons from Utah...
Item #677748
November 07, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 7, 1858 Inside has an article; "Arrival of a Company of Mormon Elders from Utah" with some interesting content including: "...all was peace & quiet in Utah...The health of ex-Governor Young was good...We met also a Danish company of Mormons...We met 1300 wagons belonging to different individuals..." and much more on their journey.
This is follow... See More
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Mining, slave ships, and the Mormons...
Item #677747
November 28, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 28, 1858 The front page has: "The Fraser River Mines" in British Columbia; and: "Indian Troubles".
Inside has: "The Slave Ketch Brothers - Statement of Captain Gage" "The Case of the Slaver Echo", the latter slave ship having some notoriety.
There is also over half a column on: "Our Utah Correspondence...Distinguished... See More
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The infamous General William Walker...
Item #677746
November 26, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 26, 1858 Near the top of the front page is a brief report on: "The Slave Trade" followed by a report: "Commodore Spaulding's Arrest of Walker".
This latter item concerns the infamous General William Walker, who organized several private military expeditions into Mexico and Central America with the intention of establishing English-speaking ... See More
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Trouble with the Indians... Mormons under the peace regime...
Item #677745
November 29, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 29, 1858 The front page has; "The Indian Wars" "Prospect of a Renewal of Hostilities in Oregon--A Council of War Called by General Harney--Apprehended Trouble with the Indians in Washington Territory--Battle Between Indians & California Militia--Defeat of the Savages".
Page 4 has: "Progress of the Mormons Under the Peace Regime" which ... See More
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Both gold mining and Mormon reports... Creating the Colorado Territory?
Item #677744
December 26, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 26, 1858 Page 2 has much on gold mining with: "The Gold Fields" reporting from Cherry Creek & Pike's Peak in present-day Colorado. Also: "Interesting News from the Kansas Gold Mines" and: "The Fraser River Mines--The Yield of Gold--Indignation Meeting of American Miners".
The back page has: "News From Utah--The Mormons Making ... See More
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The history of gold mining thru 1858... Slavery in South Carolina...
Item #677743
December 27, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 27, 1858 Fully one-third of the front page is taken up with: "OUR GOLD MINES" "The Gold Crop of the United States for Twenty Years" which offers a nice synopsis of gold mining thru that time.
Page 4 has: "the Purchase of Cuba--Mr. Branch's Bill..." and: "The African Slave Trade Question in the South Carolina Legislature".
Ei... See More
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The Fraser River gold rush...
Item #677742
December 28, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 28, 1858 Page 2 has a report: "The Fraser River Gold Mines" concerning the golf rush in British Columbia.
This is followed by: "Affairs in Oregon" which mentions the New Perces Indians.
Eight pages, good condition.
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The French surrender Alexandria...
Item #677737
October 22, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE--EXTRAORDINARY, England, Oct. 22, 1801 This "extra" edition--published outside the regular printing schedule to get historic news into the hands of the public quickly--notes on the front page, with a dateline of "Head-Quarters, Camp before Alexandria, Sept. 5, 1801" fro Egypt, includes: "I have now the satisfaction to inform your Lordship that the ... See More
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King of England's announcement of the Treaty of Amiens...
Item #677736
October 20, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 20, 1801 Most of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as Well by Sea as Land, Agreed upon between His Majesty and the French Republic, and Enjoining the Observance thereof."
This is the King of England's formal announcement that the Treaty of Amiens had been signed on October 1 and ... See More
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King of England's announcement of the Treaty of Amiens...
Item #677735
October 17, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 17, 1801 Most of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as Well by Sea as Land, Agreed upon between His Majesty and the French Republic, and Enjoining the Observance thereof."
This is the King of England's formal announcement that the Treaty of Amiens had been signed on October 1 and ... See More
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King of England's announcement of the Treaty of Amiens...
Item #677734
October 13, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 13, 1801 Most of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as Well by Sea as Land, Agreed upon between His Majesty and the French Republic, and Enjoining the Observance thereof."
This is the King of England's formal announcement that the Treaty of Amiens had been signed on October 1 and ... See More
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Great broadside newspaper announcing the Treaty of Amiens...
Item #677733
October 02, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXRAORDINARY, England, October 2, 1801 This is a very notable issue, being a broadside edition (single sheet printed on one side only) announcing that the peace treaty known as the Treaty of Amiens had been signed, and from the city where it happened: London.
The Treaty of Amiens temporarily ended hostilities between France and England at the end of the War of the Second ... See More
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America prohibits the importation of slaves (1807)...
Item #677725
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1807 Under: "Abstract of Foreign Occurrences" is a brief yet notable report: "The American Congress has passed a bill for the abolition of the slave trade, by a majority of 24---the numbers being ayes 73, noes 49." This refers to the significant "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" which was signed into la... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #677702
September 08, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Sept. 8, 1888
* Very rare Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The content is primarily concerning Texas, with a wealt... See More
Discoveries of the 'Big Bonanza' at the Comstock Lode...
Item #677699
August 27, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1875
* The Big Bonanza discovery
* Comstock Lode - Virginia City
The last column of the front page is headed: "THE BIG BONANZA" "Nevada Silver Mines" "History of the Consolidated Virginia Mine--Discovery of the Big Bonanza--Interior of the Mine--A Great Product the Present Year".
The reporting is extensive on the great finds a... See More
Lewis Cass for President... Southern slaves...
Item #677692
September 07, 1848
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Sept. 7, 1848
* Lewis Cass Political Ad
* Southern slavery
The United States Presidential election of 1848 was the first election in which all states held their election on the same day. This also marked the 1st Tuesday of November as the fixed date for the national election.
This issue in particular has, at the top of the first column on... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #677690
July 21, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 21, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 17 illustrated ship ads and 1 slave related ad. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, light damp stain at the upper right corner, nice condition.... See More
1874 Mill River flood....
Item #677646
May 18, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1874
* Mill River flood disaster - Northhampton
* Williamsburg & Haydenville, Massachusetts
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "THE HAMPSHIRE FLOOD" "The Death-Sweep of the Torrent and Its Results" "Mangles Corpses Dragged from the Debris" "The Track of the Flood" and more with related map. Lengthy... See More
From the deep South with slave related ads...
Item #677645
September 10, 1854
THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, Sept. 10, 1854
* Rare antebellum publication
* 3 slave advertisements
News of the day with several advertisements including 3 slavery related ads on page 2..
Four pages, various news of the day, a little wear, generally nice.
Former Confederate port city...
Item #677621
July 13, 1866
FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, July 13, 1866
* Rare Southwestern title
* Post Civil War reconstruction
An uncommon title from this former Confederate port city not far from Houston. Various news of the day.
Eight pages, some various small wormholes (see), otherwise quite nice.... See More
Mr. & Mrs. Poe in a play role... Edgar Allan Poe's parents..
Item #677618
October 01, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1807.
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ad
On page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a listing for a play called "HONEY MOON", with Mr. Poe as "Rolando" and Mrs. Poe as "Zamora" This was the mother & father of Edgar Allan Poe, the famous author and poet. Rare to find such ads in period
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