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1858 Boston Olive Branch; Very Uncommon Title!
Decorative Masthead
Item #699025
July 31, 1858
BOSTON OLIVE BRANCH, July 31, 1858 A family-oriented newspaper with science, literary, horticultural, art and humor-related content. Large decorative mastheads. Several small wood-block illustrations. Page 7 has an ad for: "LIFE THOUGHTS", by Henry Ward Beecher.
We have only had 3 issues of this title in nearly 50 years.
Complete in 8 pages. Archivally mended at the mid-fold on all pag... See More
Handsome masthead...
Item #696865
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, April 4, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) The front page has an article: "To the Inhabitants of the Town of Monmouth; and to the Farmers and Others Who Frequent that Market".Four pages, a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Winslow Homer's "Spring Blossoms"... Black man tending his garden...
Item #696789
May 21, 1870
(usually offered at a higher price) HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 21, 1870 (includes the Dicken's Supplement)
* Winslow Homer illustration
The most sought after prints within this issue are Winslow Homer's full-page: "Spring Blossoms" and the front-page: "A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Va.", which shows a black man tending his garden. This issue also has the uncommon Di... See More
Anti-slavery orator George Thompson... Crispus Attucks...
Item #695840
March 04, 1864
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, March 4, 1864 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by William Lloyd Garrison, which features a very decorative and slave-themed masthead which shows a scene of slaves being auctioned, and a scene of slaves being liberated.
Articles within include: "Speech of Wm. Lloyd Garrison" at the reception for Mr. George Thompson, the famed anti-slavery orator. The... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #695287
October 31, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Oct. 31, 1722
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare publication
A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This f... See More
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 from the one shown, but it wi... 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
A handsome, 18th century displayable newspaper...
Item #692629
February 11, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 11, 1795
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, generally nice.... See More
The 'Black Jack' Ketchum Gang robs a train...
Item #692518
September 09, 1897
HELENA WEEKLY HERALD, Montana, Sept. 9, 1897 The top of the front page has a report headed: "TRAIN ROBBED" "Two Masked Robbers Hold up Passenger Train Near Twin Mountain, Colorado" "The Brutally Use Express Messenger and Force Him to Open the Safe" "Supposed to Have Secured About Ten Thousand Dollars--Registered Mail Also Plundered".
The report reads:... See More
Farming in Cincinnati...
Item #691368
January 15, 1884
THE FARMING WORLD, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1884 As the title would suggest, the focus of this issue is on the farming industry. Included is a great wealth of illustrated ads. See the very decorative masthead engraving.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing to the top portion of the front page, very nice condition.
Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...
Item #687919
December 25, 1858
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More
During George Washington's administration...
Item #687490
September 15, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY; OR, THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 15, 1791
* Nice 18th century American publication
* President George Washington era
Here is a great "generic" issue of this famous newspaper from the first term of Washington's administration. Various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, handsome & decorative masthead, very nice condition.... See More
Letter from John Hancock...
Item #687489
October 13, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY; OR, THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 13, 1791
* Massachusetts Governor John Hancock
Page 3 has a report concerning the collection of taxes, signed in type by the governor: John Hancock. Page 2 has a report on the: "Indian Expedition" of General Wilkinson.
Four pages, handsome & decorative masthead, great condition.... See More
Guy Carleton on leaving America... The need to determine a permanent site for Congress...
Item #687368
September 27, 1783
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, September 27, 1783
* General Guy Carleton
* Evacuation of New York
* Site for United States Congress ?
The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with a great letter on the need to determine a site for the federal government.
A few bits include: "Several writers have lately addressed the public shewing the n... See More
A handsome display issue...
Item #687083
September 05, 1713
THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 5, 1713
* Displayable masthead
* Early 18th century
A very nice example of this early British title as it is well inked with wide margins, and a full red tax stamp at the top of page 2. Two engravings in the masthead, one of a news boy on horseback trumpeting the news, make this a displayable issue.
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 inches, very nice condition.&nb... See More
Masthead taken from Paul Revere... LaFayette joins the Continental Army...
Item #686745
July 31, 1777
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, July 31, 1777
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* Lafayette join the Continental Army
* American Revolutionary War
The masthead featurese an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" while standing beneath a banner insc... See More
Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...
Item #685714
June 26, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830 Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More
Handsome masthead from 1795...
Item #684955
October 21, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 21, 1795
* 18th century American publication
Page 2 has reports from: "France, National Convention" taking over half of the page. Page 3 has reports from "Kentucky" Maryland" "New York" and elsewhere.
This is the newspaper by the famed printer Isaiah Thomas. Four pages, decorative masthead, a... See More
Large and decorative masthead...
Item #684672
July 02, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859 The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers Singing Martial Songs Through the Streets of Turin".
A large print inside shows: "Costumes of the Austrian Army".
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large ... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684663
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684662
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859
* Rare title w/ great masthead
This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other... See More
A farming-themed newspaper from San Francisco...
Item #684651
August 16, 1873
PACIFIC RURAL PRESS, San Francisco, Aug. 16, 1873 The front page features a nice print of: "Tropical Scene on the Chagres River" in Panama, with a related article." with a related article. As might be imagined by the title, much farming-related content.
Decorative masthead, 11 1/2 by 16 inches, 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large, sheet, great condi... See More
Portrait & biography of a baseball player...
Item #683307
October 14, 1882
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Oct. 14, 1882 This newspaper calls itself the "Oldest American Sporting & Theatrical Journal" in the decorative masthead.
An inside page has a nice portrait of "Frank H. Mountain" with the biography beginning: "...the well-known & promising professional pitcher...He first become prominent as a pitcher in 1880..." with much more (see fo... See More
Handsome masthead in this literary newspaper...
Item #683267
October 27, 1883
THE YANKEE BLADE, Boston, Oct. 27, 1883 This is primarily a literary newspaper filled mostly with short stores, etc. It does have a quite ornate & decorative masthead.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 2 folds, good condition.
In the Swedish language...
Item #682609
May 29, 1886
KURRE, Chicago, Illinois, May 29, 1886
* Rare publication
A rather rare Swedish-language newspaper from Illinois, the subtitle above the masthead translating to: "Illustrated Newspaper For Swedish America". A very decorative masthead, 8 pages, some minor margin chipping, nice condition.... See More
Patriotic & decorative masthead...
Item #680031
March 03, 1866
FLAG OF OUR UNION, Boston, March 3, 1866 This was a popular weekly which in the early 1850's claimed to have the largest circulation of any newspaper in the United States. It was begun by the famed publishers Gleason & Ballou, who lent their names to titles which were much like the later Harper's Weekly. Mostly literary content with a very ornate, displayable masthead.
Sixteen p... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War era...
Item #676190
June 25, 1862
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, June 25, 1862
* Great masthead engraving
The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concer... See More
Death of anti-slavery publisher William Lloyd Garrison...
Item #675525
May 28, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California May 28, 1879 The front page includes: "Death Of Lloyd Garrison", who was publisher of the famous anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'. Much on his life.
Four pages, tiny binding indents at the blank spine, slightly fragile, very nice condition.
Baseball continues during th Civil War...
Item #675347
July 26, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 26, 1862 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Inside has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments. Included are box scores for 9 games.
Other sports reports as well including for: "Fistiana" (boxing).
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
Baseball continues during the Civil War...
Item #675304
May 31, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 31, 1862 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Inside has over half a column taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments.
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
The first game of the season... Civil War reports...
Item #675303
April 05, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 5, 1862
* Civil War era baseball reporting
Basically a sports-themed newspaper. The front page has a nice print of: "W. F. Melbourne, First Lieutenant, 15th Invariant, U.S.A." Inside has over a full column taken up with reports from the war under the heading: "Spirit of the Week".
Another page has half a column heade... See More
Horseracing... nice front page view...
Item #675302
March 29, 1862
WILKES SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 29, 1862 Taking half the front page is a nice illustration captioned: "The New Trotting Park, Between Seventh And Eighth Avenues, On One Hundred And Forty-Fourth Street."
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
Baseball continues during th Civil War...
Item #675301
October 26, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 26, 1861 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Page 4 has over two-thirds of a page taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments. Included are box scores for 7 games.
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
Baseball on the ice...
Item #675298
February 16, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 16, 1861
* Baseball ice game ?
Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Page 5 has reports under the heading: "Base Ball "Base Ball on the Ice--Atlantic vs. Charter Oak". A curious account of a game played on a frozen pond.
Reports on many other sports as well.
Complete in 16 pages, decorative masthead, various wear &am... See More
Much baseball reporting... Planet, the famous race horse...
Item #675290
September 22, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 22, 1860 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. The front page has a nice print of the horse: "Planet...", the very famous race horse.
An inside page has a heading: "Base Ball" which contains 14 box scores.
Complete in 16 pages, decorative masthead, minor margin wear, good condition.... See More
A newspaper for spiritualists and occultists...
Item #675201
November 13, 1875
RELIGIO PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL, Chicago, Nov. 13, 1875 A quite uncommon title which, as noted in the decorative masthead, is "Devoted To Spiritual Philosophy". This interesting newspaper was begun in 1865 by an association of dozens of the leading spiritualists of the day. Its masthead is a graphic depiction of the progressive, free-religious views of the association showing &... See More
A handsome, displayable newspaper...
Item #669035
May 29, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 29, 1794
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, in very nice, clean condition.... See More
A substitute for British tea... Letter to the ladies of North America...
Item #657569
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Jan. 4, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has a report from Boston concerning the finding of "hyperion or Labrador tea" in the colonies, of special interest given the recent non-importation of tea from England.Also an item noting: "By letters from Philadelphia we are credibly informed that a number of new buildings are going to ... See More
Charleston residents warn against ship landing in their port... Funeral of the Duke of York...
Item #657564
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 9, 1767 * Early Southern America report
(currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has most of the first column taken up with details of the funeral of the Duke of York & Albany, younger bother to King George III. He died in Monaco while on a trip but was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Pages 2 & 3 contains letter from Charleston, on... See More
A pestilence in Maryland spread by convicts from a prison ship....
Item #657561
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 12, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has a report headed: "America" with a dateline of "Annapolis, in Maryland, July 29" concerning an outbreak of: "...that horrid contagious distemper, commonly called the gaol [jail] fever...A casual visit...from one of the felons some time since imported in a convict ship comm... See More
Short story by Charles Dickens... News from the California gold fields...
Item #652693
May 18, 1850
BOSTON MUSEUM, May 18, 1850 Page 6 has: "A Short Story by Dickens" contained here in its entirety (see). The back page has over 2 column headed: "Arrival of Three California Steamers" with much news from there including much on gold mining.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.
Unusual masthead...
Item #651717
February 28, 1875
THE MILLERS JOURNAL, New York, February 28, 1875 This has a subtitle "Hydraulic Engineer" and features a very graphic and displayable masthead as it features a grindwheel, waterwheel, barrels, ships, grains, and windmill. The issue features articles, some with illustrations and numerous advertisements.
Complete in eight pages, uncut, with scattered lite foxing, never bound, in g... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #651300
December 01, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, Missouri, December 1, 1864 In the mid-nineteenth century a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, the Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their native language and newspapers. In 1844 a Lutheran named Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther began publishing "Der Lutheraner... See More
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1767-68 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from the year the Stamp Act was repealed and just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various ne... See More
Ornate masthead...
Item #649267
ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by ... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
Uncommon California periodical from 1873...
Item #649229
SAN FRANCISCO NEWS-LETTER & CALIFORNIA ADVERTISER, 1873 The subtitle in the masthead notes: "Devoted To The Leading Interests of California and the Pacific Coast". The content is varied and includes a wide range of ads as well.An uncommon title with a displayable masthead featuring the seal of California, the seal of the city of San Francisco, and the seal of the county of Sa... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #649227
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784-1788 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
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