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Item #727135THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Dec. 29, 1744 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was... Read full description -
Item #727083(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Nov. 16, 1758; May 3, 1760; April 20, 1765; May 31, 1768; and Oct. 27, 1770. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps... Read full description -
Item #726989THE WORLD, New York City, March 11, 1861
* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)
* Tensions at a boiling point in the South
* Southern slavery and the Confederacy
* History about to be made
From just weeks before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has some reports on the impending conflict.
The top of page 4 has a one column... Read full description -
Item #726980THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 8, 1729
* 18th Century original
* Over 296 years old
This newspaper is 297 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.
This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Complete with 4 pages,... Read full description -
Item #726977* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era
* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff
(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise,... Read full description -
Item #726950NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The entire front page is taken up with reports on the Johnson impeachment trial, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Further Testimony Offered by the Prosecution" "All the Evidence Submitted and the Case Closed" "Arguments to be Commenced... Read full description -
Item #726919NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1865
* Soldiers' National Monument
* Gettysburg battlefield cemetery
* Laying the cornerstone celebration
Much coverage on the celebration of the 4th of July, the first since the end of the Civil War. The front page includes: "The Gettysburg Celebration" "Laying the Corner-Stone of the Monument--An Oration and a Poem--A... Read full description -
Item #726894THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 16, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
* At the turn of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very... Read full description -
Item #726889THE CONTRA COSTA GAZETTE, Martinez, California, April 24, 1875 An early newspaper from Northern California, just east of San Francisco on the bay. It published in Pacheco until 1873 when it was removed to Martinez.
this is a quite scarce title, as only a few scattered issues are held by institutions outside of the California State Library. The Bancrsoft Library... Read full description -
Item #726847BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1807
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads
* "The Secret" and "Robin Hood" comedy plays
* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performances of "THE SECRET", with Mr. Poe as "Henry Torrid" and "ROBIN HOOD" with Mrs. Poe as "Clorinda" re. the... Read full description -
Item #726842THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1796
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, a little margin wear,... Read full description -
Item #726837THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 25, 1873
* Yellow Fever epidemic of 1873
* Memphis, Tennessee & more
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "PLAGUE-STRICKEN MEMPHIS" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 12 pages, very minor margin wear, nice condition.
Background: The 1873 Mississippi... Read full description -
Item #726836COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 27, 1817
* Grand Lodge of Massachusetts notice
* Masonic - Masons - Freemasonry - Freemasons
* The Elephant 'Columbus' engraving
* Asian Pachyderm from India on display
* First ever male exhibited in America
The front page has a notice for a upcoming meeting headed: "Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" Also... Read full description -
Item #726834THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 23, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very... Read full description -
Item #726771THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Oct. 16, 1733
* Forty-two years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War
A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London, and the back page is mostly taken up with advertisements.
Single sheet, 9 by 15 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
background: The Daily... Read full description -
Item #726769HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, England, Dec. 14, 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.
Background:... Read full description -
Item #726723THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 16, 1776 The back page has a letter from a man on board a ship at New York dated Sept. 25, 1776. It begins; "Our army has met with great success; we just arrived from Halifax when they made their landing on Long Island & saw the battles fought between our troops and the rebels..." with more detail (see). But... Read full description -
Item #726722THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 31, 1776 and January 2, 1777 These two issues contain an excellent report on the battle for New York and the eventual evacuation of the city by George Washington.
Beginning in the Dec. 31 issue and taking over 2 complete pages is the beginning of the report which continues on the front page of the... Read full description -
Item #726706COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type: G. Washington, is President George Washington's "Speech to Both Houses of Congress".
This was his annual state-of-the-union address, a... Read full description -
Item #726705THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 include the historic annual state-of-the-union address of President George Washington to Congress. Headed "SPEECH" it is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United States met both... Read full description -
Item #726703THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1790
* President George Washington
* 2nd State of the Union Address
Certainly the most notable content is the 1 1/2 pages taken up with: "President Washington's Speech" which was his second state-of-the-union address, signed by him in type: George Washington.
The balance of the... Read full description -
Item #726701THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 14, 1812 A very historic front page, as it includes a report headed: "EMBARGO" which reports on the voting for this historic measure which would lead to the War of 1812 with England.
The front page also has the: "Confidential Message" to the senate, in which the President states: "...expedient under... Read full description -
Item #726700PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, May, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination w/ print
Phrenology is a theory that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of their skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
The feature of this issue is the... Read full description -
Item #726699THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill diagram - print
* John Hancock & George Washington
A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles... Read full description -
Item #726695COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1791
* French Revolution
* Constitution of France
A very notable issue on the French Revolution as the front page begins with: "The French Constitution, Revised, Amended and Finally Decreed by the National Assembly".
It begins with the historic "Declaration Of The Rights of... Read full description -
Item #726687COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1812 The middle of the front page has a nice letter under: "Naval Chronicle" headed: "Official Letter from Capt. Jones of the Wasp sloop, to the Secretary of the Navy" which is official account of the naval battle which resulted in the capture of the British ship Frolic. The report is... Read full description -
Item #726686NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The New Rebel Location on the Mississippi" at the border of Kentucky & Tennessee, showing Obionville, New Madrid, Hickman, Columbus, and more. There are many ftpg. column heads including: "The Enemy reported to be Concentrating at Chattanooga" "The... Read full description -
Item #726685ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for taking off the prohibition of the exportation of corn, malt, meal, flour, bread, biscuit, and starch."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition. -
Item #726682THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, May 5, 1744 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by... Read full description -
Item #726681THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, September 30, 1736 This is a very rare title, and early as well for a folio-size newspaper (measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 in.).
This title only published for 4 years. A few essays plus news of the day including an article on the arts within the Salon of Herculus. Also is the reporting of the Majesty's... Read full description -
Item #726636NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Hooker's Army" "Rumors of a Battle & a Victory" "The Rappahannock Crossed Both Above & Below Fredericksburgh" "Important From the Mississippi" "Gen. Grant's Army to Motion with Six Days' Rations" "Skirmishing Near New Bern and Little Washington" "Defeat of the... Read full description
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Item #726613NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 7, 1862
* CSS Manassas ironclad ship
* Interesting ad for P.T. Barnum's American Museum
War reports are found on pages 4 & 5 with column heads including: "The War For The Union" 'The Abolition of Slavery in the District" "The Confiscation Bill" "The Rebel Blockade Run" "The Latest About the... Read full description -
Item #726571LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1981
* HIV/AIDS is 1st reported to the public
* Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
* Over a year prior to it's official name
* Gay-Related Immune Deficiency
The bottom of page 3 has a heading that reads: "Outbreaks of Pneumonia Among Gay Males Studied" (see images) Through research, this particular report in this... Read full description -
Item #726359INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 22, 1812
* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon
The first column is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress as well as: "A Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, concerning the granting of a full pardon for those who have deserted from the Army. Each is signed in type... Read full description -
Item #725882THE TIMES, London, May 8, 1840
* The disappearance of Father Thomas
* Led to the severe Jewish persecution
* Profoundly historic - notorious instance of Judaica "blood libel"
On page 5, under the unassuming heading, "MONEY-MARKET AND CITY INTELLIGENCE", is the inconspicuous but noteworthy report which includes in part: "
The issue... Read full description -
Item #725758COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 31, 1798
* Daniel Hewes's Umbrella Manufacturer advertisement
The back page has an advertisement for the: "Boston Umbrella Manufactury" by Daniel Hewes. (see image)
Complete with all 4 pages, good condition.
background: Daniel Hewes’s 1798 establishment of the Boston Umbrella Manufactury at 57... Read full description -
Item #725593BOSTON GAZETTE, April 10, 1809
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad (Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe)
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "BARBAROSSA", a theatrical performance, with one of the actors being Edgar Allan Poe's mother ("Mrs. Poe) playing... Read full description -
Item #725443THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787 One of the more intriguing articles is: "Letters Relative to the Treatment of Capt. Asgill, while Prisoner in the American Army, being a full Refutation of the Charges of Inhumanity Exhibited in London Against General Washington". This is on the Huddy-... Read full description -
Item #725359NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1863 This was the day before the Gettysburg Address, and how terrific it is to find two reports concerning the event. In the category of "who would have guessed then", the inconspicuous reports at the bottom of page 5 gave notice to what would become perhaps the most significant dedicatory... Read full description -
Item #725136HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "Captured At Last." (Phil Sheridan). Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The New Arctic Expedition-The "Alert" and the "Discovery"." Six illus. pertaining to "The Fulton Street Prayer Meeting-North Dutch Church."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Last Muster." Full pg. Nast illus. of "This Tub Has No... Read full description -
Item #725135INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 18, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the... Read full description -
Item #725119NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1865
* Civil War reconstruction era
* Negroes in the Southern States
The top of the back page has a small heading: "From Mississippi" "Southern Opinion of the Negro..." (see images)
The front page column heads include: "FROM TEXAS" "Proclamation by Gov. Hamilton" "Recent Order to Gen. Sheridan" "Two-Thirds... Read full description -
Item #724998(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated June 15, 1758; May 3, 1760; Nov. 23, 1762; Dec. 1, 1768; and Feb. 23, 1773. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condition.
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Item #724955NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1863 Perhaps the most notable content is the back page exchange of letters: "President Lincoln To Mr. Wood" and then: "Mr. Wood to President Lincoln", each signed in type.
On December 12, 1862, President Lincoln wrote a confidential letter to Fernando Wood, a New York Congressman and... Read full description -
Item #724948NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT REBEL NEWS" "An Attack Upon the Rebel Rifle Pits on Wednesday" "The Shelling of Charleston" "Explosion of Shells in Streets & Warehouses" "Death of John B. Floyd" (Confederate general who lost the battle of Fort Donelson);... Read full description
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Item #724908MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 25, 1727 When it comes to notable deaths of the world, they don't get too much better than this.
Page 2 has a simple, yet powerful report noting simply: "Died, Sir Isaac Newton, the greatest Mathematician that the World ever knew."
Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian,... Read full description -
Item #724907THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th... Read full description -
Item #724905COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
* Signed by U.S. & France ministers
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed:... Read full description -
Item #724880THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 23, 1865
* Fort Anderson surrenders
* Wilmington, North Carolina
* Final months of the Civil War
The first column of the front page has one column headings that include: "WILMINGTON" "Evacuation Of Fort Anderson" "The Rebel Works Fiercely Bombarded by the Monitors" "The Enemy Scared by a Sham Monitor" and... Read full description -
Item #724879NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1863
* Invasion of Maryland & Pennsylvania
* Confederates advance towards Gettysburg
* General Robert E. Lee's rebel forces
* History about to be made (historic)
* Less than a week away
The front page has some nice & detailed reporting on the advance of the Confederates into the North, with first... Read full description
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