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18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #680115
September 22, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 22, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Slave family wanted advertisement
The front and back pages are taken up with ads including 16 illustrated ship ads and one for: "A family of American Negroes". (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
The United States to buy Texas from Mexico...
Item #680112
January 02, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 2, 1830
* on the purchase of Texas from Mexico
One of the articles is headed: "Gen. Bravo and The Texas" with portions including: "...on the subject of ceding the Texas to this country...The letter is a ...passionate declamation against the acquisition of Texas by the United States, & of vehement accusations against our countr... See More
An early set of 4 issues (1600's through early 1800's)...
Item #680107
(4) A set of four early newspapers (1600's - early 1800's)...A set of four early newspapers, one each from the 1600's, early 1700's, late 1700's, and early 1800's - sent each month for as long as you would like. The issues are guaranteed to be worth $100 or more, but could be valued at as much as $150/set. The 1600's and early 1700's issues will be British, and ... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" is finally passed...
Item #680013
March 19, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 19, 1825 The prime content in this issue is the page 2 report from "Maryland" noting three acts which have passed the legislature, the first & most significant being the Jew Bill, which for many years had been attempted before finally being approved in 1825. The text of the bill includes: "Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryl... See More
Formalizing the United States flag: one new star for each new state... Death of Armistead...
Item #680009
May 09, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818 The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be twenty stars, white in ... See More
Special "English Extra" on the Heenan Sayers fight...
Item #679828
April 28, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES--ENGLISH EXTRA, London & New York, April 28, 1860
* John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers
* First World boxing championship match
A quite rare edition put out specifically for the famous boxing match between Heenan and Sayers, the American champion versus the British champion, in what was billed the first "world title" boxing match, which lasted 2... See More
The Grattan Indian massacre...
Item #679796
September 12, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, September 12, 1854
* Grattan Massacre
* United States Army
* Lakota Sioux Indians
The back page has an article headed: "Indian Outrages" "Important News from Fort Laramie--Indians Attacking the Fort...." Early coverage on what was known as the "Grattan Massacre". This was the opening engagement of the First Sioux War, fought between... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #679668
December 15, 1854
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Dec. 15, 1854 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Among the various articles in this issue are those headed "A Hundred Thousand Victims!!" "Liberia&quo... See More
Abraham Lincoln... from small beginnings... when he was an unknown...
Item #679449
April 27, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 27, 1848 This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes the results of a vote showing under the "yeas" the name "Lincoln" inconspicuously listed among many others. Plus page 3 has additional coverage from the House of Representatives which includes Lincoln'... See More
Horace Greeley supports William H. Harrison...
Item #679439
January 30, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 30, 1841 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election. The content is almost entirely political although the back page has: "The Mouth of the Missouri" & other articles.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, engraving of a log cabin in the masthead, dirtiness at the ftpg.
It triggered the great Financial Panic of 1837...
Item #679106
May 13, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 13, 1837
* Panic of 1837
* Financial crisis
The front page has a notable report: "Suspension of Specie Payments" which would be the trigger which stated the Financial Panic of 1837. On May 10, 1837, banks in New York City suspended specie payments, meaning that they would no longer redeem commercial paper in specie at full face valu... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt... slave ad...
Item #679078
October 18, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Missouri Compromise... Mordecai Noah & his Jewish refuge island...
Item #678715
March 11, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1820
* Missouri Compromise
* Maine and Missouri become states
* Mordecai Manuel Noah... Grand Island... Jewish settlement
The top of the front page has an article which announces the approval of the Missouri Compromise: "The bills for the admission of Maine and Missouri into the union have been respectively signed by the president... See More
Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...
Item #678714
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
Desirable baseball issue... Cricket... "A Tale of Two Cities"...
Item #678576
October 15, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 15, 1859
* Centerfold print of a baseball game in progress
Half of the double page centerfold is a terrific illustration of: 'A Base Ball Match at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken' showing a game in progress. A very displayable print, showing almost the entire field. The other half shows a cricket match.
The frontpage shows: 'A German Beer Garden i... See More
Capture of the slave ship "Brothers"... California gold... Indian Wars...
Item #678328
November 15, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 15, 1858 The 1st column of page two has: "Arrival of Another Captured Slaver at Charleston", which tells of the capture of the slave ship 'Brothers". Another related article providing additional details is found on page 4.
Page 2 also has: "Our California Correspondence - A Visit to Fraser River - The Gold Diggings and the Yield of the Preci... See More
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.
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
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
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
... See More
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
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
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.
The Thirtieth Street Murder...
Item #677590
October 28, 1858
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 28, 1858
* The Thirtieth Street Murders
* Murderer Francis A. Gouldy, Jr.
The top of the 1st column of the front page has one column headings that include: "Terrible And Appalling Tragedy" "Murder most Foul and Unnatural" "A Night Of Horrors" "Assassination of a Whole Family by a Son" "The Murderer Blows his Brains Out&... See More
1856 Mammoth Cave passage discovery...
Item #677501
August 11, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 11, 1856
* Mammoth Cave - Kentucky
* Discovery of another passage
Page 5 has an article headed: "Mammoth Cave--The New Discoveries" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
1856 sacking of Lawrence, Kansas....
Item #677497
June 07, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 7, 1856
* Sacking of Lawrence - Kansas
* Pro-slavery settlers vs. Free-Staters
* Bleeding Kansas
The top of page 8 has one column headings that include: "From Kansas" "The Sack Of Lawrence" "Official Bulletin Of the Border Ruffians" and more. (see)
Twelve pages, some small margin tears, generally good.... See More
William Henry Harrison for President ad...
Item #677484
December 18, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, December 18, 1839
* William Henry Harrison for president
The masthead includes a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has graphic embellishment which heads: "For President, WM. HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio - For Vice President, JOHN TYLER, of Virginia.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
Fort Laramie Treaty... Fugitive slave law & lynching law...
Item #677419
October 30, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 1851 Page 3 has: "The Treaty with the Prairie Indians" noting: "The Treaty was concluded and signed by the Commissioners and Indians on the 17th September. It guaranties to the latter the payment of $50,000 annually, in money or goods, for fifty years, upon their faithful compliance during that time with the terms of the treaty.... See More
!854 Treaty of Kanagawa... Japan...
Item #677400
July 17, 1854
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, July 17, 1854
* Convention of Kanagawa Treaty
* Japan-US Treaty of Peace and Amity
The front page has one column headings that include: "From Washington" "The Japan Treaty Ratified" "The Treaty between the United States and the Empire of Japan" (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light foxing, generally nice.... See More
Abraham Lincoln ventures towards Washington, D.C...
Item #676949
February 26, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln prepares for inauguration
Among the front page heads are reports concerning the new administration of Abraham Lincoln and the coming Civil War: "Passage of the Bill to Discontinue the Postal Service in the Seceded States" "Movements of the President Elect" "Visit of Mr. Lincoln to the Capitol" "The Late... See More
Death of the printer & a proprietor...
Item #676867
December 05, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1811 A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
All four pages have wide black mourning rules due to the death of the printer a proprietor off this newspaper.
Page 2 has mourning rules above & below the report: "Obituary" which begins: "Died on Tuesday the3d inst. at 6 o&... See More
1851 Sandusky, Ohio....
Item #676855
August 11, 1851
SANDUSKY WEEKLY REGISTER, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1851
* Erie County
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with a few advertisements. Located in Northern Ohio, Sandusky is situated along the shores of Lake Erie.
Complete, measures 26 x 19 inches, several folds, generally nice.
Panama... Diamond mines... Stephen A. Douglas on slavery...
Item #676822
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, September, 1859 This issue contains "Something About Diamonds" which takes 12 pages and contains many illustrations on mining and cutting. Also included are: "Tropical Journeyings - Panama" (which includes content and an image related to General Morgan's capture of Panama along with several other related prints of Old... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #676168
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 23, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least ten illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach.
Four pages, generally in nice condition.
Early issue from 1831 Long Island...
Item #676129
December 04, 1830
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, Dec. 4, 1830
* Rare high class community title
* Pre Civil War era
An early newspaper from Long Island with news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, some light foxing, nice condition.... See More
Huge & graphic political ad...
Item #676111
March 12, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 12, 1814 The front page is dominated by a very large engraving of a ship, part of a political notice in support of Caleb Strong for governor. Note that the flag on the tallest mast bears his name with political slogans on the other flags. Much text as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very decorative, nice condition.
First print of an American President in a periodical?
Item #676080
November 23, 1844
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 23, 1844
* 1st illustration of a U.S. president in a periodical
The front page begins with an article: "The American Presidency" carrying over to page 2, with some interesting commentary on the American democratic election process including; "...almost the only remaining instance of the elective principle applied to creating t... See More
Two illustrated slave ads, from the nation's capital...
Item #676079
July 19, 1856
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1856 The front page has an illustrated advertisement for a runaway slave headed: "$100 Reward" with details noted. And page 2 has an illustrated: "$25 Reward" for a runway boy slave, with details.
Four pages, nice condition.
The Pony Express delivers the news to California...
Item #676073
July 24, 1860
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, July 24, 1860 The top of the front page has much reporting headed: "Further By The Pony Express" "Details of Eastern News". Also on the ftpg. is: "Atlantic Items Per Pony Express".
The Pony Express was a short-lived and much romanticized mail service that operated from April 3, 1860, to October 26, 1861, between Missouri and ... See More
Three double page prints, one circus-related...
Item #676065
October 20, 1860
NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Oct. 20, 1860 There are 3 fine double page prints in this issue including: "The Brothers Hanlon, The Bold Gymnasts and Acrobats..." which has 9 prints of their acrobatics, and names of all 6 brothers. A great circus-related double page print.
Then a dramatic: "Loss of the British Steamer 'Connaught'...Her Passenger gets & Crew Numbering ... See More
Fort Sutter, California, and so much more...
Item #676060
August 30, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston Aug. 30, 1851 This title was a leader in the illustrated periodical that would become more famous when Harper's Weekly began publishing in 1857.
This issue has a wealth of notable prints, perhaps the best being a nearly half page: "View of Sutter's Fort, Near Sacramento City, California" which has a descriptive article as we... See More
Very first use of the term "Bleeding Kansas"...
Item #676049
September 13, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1856
* Origin of the expression "Bleeding Kansas"
This issue contains a notable first mention of a term which would come to define the conflict within the country in the years just prior to the Civil War, and indeed, would help lead to the divide that would take another 9 years and tens of thousands of lost lives to resolve.
"Bleeding Kansas... See More
Lengthy & extremely detailed eye-witness account of the New Madrid earthquakes...
Item #676047
February 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Feb. 28, 1812 Nearly three-quarters of the back page is taken up with a very lengthy and detailed letter under the heading: "EARTHQUAKE" prefaced with a paragraph noting in part: "We have postponed as numbers of articles...to make room for the following very interesting...most particulars ...account of the earthquakes on the Mississippi...Mr. Pier... See More
Battle of Waterloo: with a diagram...
Item #676042
August 15, 1815
WEEKLY AURORA, Philadelphia Aug. 15, 1815 Concerning the famous Battle of Waterloo, the second page of this issue has a detailed report headed: "French Account Of The Battle."
The report takes about 1 1/2 columns on the second page and continues on next where, is a 6 1/4 by 2 3/4 inch diagram showing the military positions of the battle.
After this report are the proceedings of t... See More
Early California prints from the Gold Rush era...
Item #676041
November 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1852 Of interest is the nice page 4 half page print of: "Sutter's Mill With a View of Coloma, California" and the facing page half page print: "Mission of San Carlos, California".
There is a related article: "California Views" which mentions in part: "...This as the spot where the first discovery of gold was mad... See More
Early Lincoln mention in a national publication...
Item #676035
December 16, 1847
THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, Washington D.C., Dec. 16, 1847 An inside page has the business of the House of Representatives from December 13, which includes the names of the members of various committees. Listed as a member on the committee "On the Post Office and Post Roads" is "Abraham Lincoln".
This is early mention of Abraham Lincoln in a national publication, from when ... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #676025
August 16, 1833
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 16, 1834 This is a very early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading, having begun the year prior.
The best feature of this newspaper is the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the simplicity of the train, but keep in mind this is from the formative years of... See More
Harrison elected President, in Harrison's campaign newspaper...
Item #676023
November 09, 1840
THE LOG CABIN, New York & Albany, Nov. 9, 1840 Famous & short-lived presidential campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison.
A very significant issue as it reports the election results of the 1840 Presidential campaign, with Wm. H. Harrison the winner. Page 2 has two engravings supporting the Harrison-Tyler ticket beneath which are reports th... See More
Fine account of the battle of San Jacinto...
Item #675985
June 02, 1836
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, June 2, 1836 Page 3 has a lengthy report from Congress with one bit mentioning: "...member of the committee on Foreign Affairs, hoped it would not be sent there to be put to sleep. It should not be referred till we were prepared to recognize the independence of Texas...".
The next column has an account of the capture of Santa Anna and the battle of San ... See More
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