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On Joseph Smith and his failed presidential campaign in 1844...
Item #724420
June 22, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1844
* Mormons leader Joseph Smith
* Election campaign for president
* 1st presidential candidate to be killed
It is not known by many today that Joseph Smith, leader of the Latter-Day Saints, ran for president of the United States in 1844.
After several years of harassment and persecution in Missouri and Illinois, Smith wrote to fiv... See More
FDR's 1940 "Arsenal of Democracy" Fireside Chat...
Item #723910
December 30, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1940
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech
* "The Arsenal of Democracy" by radio
The front page has a great banner headline: "ROOSEVELT CALLS FOR GREATER AID TO BRITAIN; 'AXIS WILL NOT WIN'" with subheads. Nice for display. The complete text of his speech appears on page 6, including: "We must be the great arsenal of ... See More
Yankees win their very first World Series...
Item #722491
October 16, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1923 The banner headline announces: "YANKS WIN WORLD'S SERIES", which was the very first of their World Series championships, defeating the N.Y. Giants 6 to 4. The Yankees would go on to win another 26 World Series championships, a record for any single franchise.
Front page column heads note: "Eight Inning Rally Smashes Giants, 6 to 4"... See More
The very beginning of the O.J. Simpson media circus...
Item #722355
June 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1994
* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson a suspect ?
* First report from the city where it happened
The significance of this issue is the relatively inconspicuous report on the front page with just a one column heading: "O.J. Simpson's Ex-Wife, Man Found Slain", in a newspaper from the city where... See More
Lovejoy's famous "Barbarism of Slavery" speech in the House...
Item #713894
April 17, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1860 Page 4 has a report beginning: "The speech of Owen Lovejoy of Illinois...in exposure and reprehension of human slavery, with the profane, ruffianly & murderous interjections by which its delivery was interrupted, will be found on another page..." with much more editorial commentary.
This very famous speech is found on page 7 headed:... See More
The slave ship Amistad... The birth of photography...
Item #710527
September 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1839 Inside has a lengthy & historic two page article headed: "The Slaves Of The Amistad" being a detailed account of their trial in Hartford, including subheads "Affidavit of Bahoo" with his "X" signature mark; "Afternoon" and: "Decision of Judge Thompson". An excellent & detailed article, only portions of which are shown in the ph... See More
Full page baseball team print... Thomas Nast political cartoon...
Item #709978
July 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874 Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for ... See More
Full page baseball team print...
Item #709976
July 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874 Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with a bat or ball in hand. A very displayable item for ... See More
Uriah Levy's death report... John Wilkes Booth performs on stage...
Item #709936
March 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 24, 1862 Perhaps the most notable content is the very brief, but historic page 3 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, War of 1812 hero, and credited for abolishing the disciplinary procedure of flogging. He also became the owner of Jefferson's Monticello and use personal funds for restoration work.
Also ... See More
Sherman marching through Georgia...
Item #709935
November 23, 1864
THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1864 Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War.
The front page includes a nearly full column listing of the: "North Carolina Legislature--... See More
Oglethorpe in Georgia... Gentleman's Magazine's 1st fold-out plate...
Item #709931
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1739 One of the better articles in this issue contains two letters datelined "Frederica in Georgia, Oct. 8, 1738" and "Savannah in Georgia, Oct. 22, 1738" which includes: "General Oglethorpe set out of Frederica on the 8th of October...He was received by the magistrates at the Waterside & saluted by the cann
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The origin of chess... Print of a comet...
Item #709930
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1742 Perhaps the best article within is titled: "The Origin of the Game of Chess from the French of M. Frevet" which includes nearly 2 pages and contains much detail.
The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: "...With this view, he invented
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The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: "...With this view, he invented
Bunker Hill... Post-Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #709926
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790 Certainly the prime piece is the very nice, full page engraved plate captioned: "View of Bunker's Hill" which is accompanied by a brief article which includes: "...very accurate & pretty drawing of Bunker's Hill, within the encampments of the Generals Howe and Clinton, and Charles Town, as it appeared after being... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #709924
November 01, 1792
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, November, 1792 Certainly the most notable content is President Washington's state-of-the-union address, found in its entirety at the back of the issue.
Headed: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" it is prefaced with a paragraph reading in part: "...the national legislature assembled...at Philadelphia...the President of the United States.... See More
Landmark event in women's history: former woman slave petitions as an heir to her brother's estate...
Item #709913
October 29, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1817 In 1818 a woman named Pamela Sparhawk petitioned the Mass. General Court to be recognized as heir to her brother’s estate.
What makes this remarkable? Pamela Sparhawk was a formerly enslaved Black woman.
Pamela separated from her brother in childhood. After more than a decade of bondage in Boston and nearby Newton, she was determined to build a life of
Society of Cincinnati is formed... British evacuate New York City...
Item #709553
January 03, 1784
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1784 Page 3 contains a very nice report which includes: "...brings over the insignia of the Cincinnatus's Society. This association, whose regulations are soon to be published, was formed by American Officers as a monument of their fraternity & union in the good cause..." going on to note other details.
The Society of the Cincinn... See More
Full name, George Washington, in script type...
Item #709006
August 04, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 4, 1790 Almost a full page 2 column is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, this is: "An Act Imposing Duties on the Tonnage of Ships or Vessels" which is signed in script type (desired) by the President: George Washington. Rarely is his full name spelled out in such documents.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some l... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #708289
December 10, 1823
MASSACHUSETTS SPY & WORCESTER ADVERTISER, Dec. 10, 1823 Pages 2 and 3 contain the "MESSAGE" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress.
Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. Notable within this text, near the beginning is "...as a principle in which the rights... See More
Dramatic, displayable issue on the death of President McKinley...
Item #707433
September 14, 1901
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Sept. 14, 1901 This is one of the more dramatic issues we have seen on the death of President William McKinley with the banner headline: "PRESIDENT M'KINLEY DEAD" and a huge, full-figure print of him in black, captioned: "Wm. McKinley, Born Jan. 9, 1843 - Died Sept. 14, 1901".
Various related subheads including: "Bullet... See More
The slave ship Amistad... The birth of photography...
Item #707297
September 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1839
Inside has a lengthy & historic two page article headed: "The Slaves Of The Amistad" being a detailed account of their trial in Hartford, including subheads "Affidavit of Bahoo" with his "X" signature mark; "Afternoon" and: "Decision of Judge Thompson". An excellent & detailed article, only portions of which are shown in the photos.
A... See More
Rare 18th century title... Visiting Gilbert Stewart's famous portrait of George Washington...
Item #707249
February 14, 1798
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Feb. 14, 1798 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
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Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
On the founding of Georgia...
Item #703958
September 02, 1732
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Sept. 2, 1732 Page 2 has a nice & historic item reading in part: "Commissions have been granted to the following persons by the Trustees for establishing the Colony of GEORGIA in America, impowering them to collect benefactions for carrying on the designs of the charter...".
What follows is a list of names, including: "The Ri... See More
Reporting the repeal of the Stamp Act...
Item #703955
September 06, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 6, 1766 Pages `1 and 2 have 2 1/2 columns taken up with content which is on the repeal of the Stamp Act. It begins with a: "Speech of his Excellency William Franklin...Governor...of New Jersey". It includes a notable mention: "...It gives me great satisfaction that I have it now in my power to communicate to you an Act for the Repeal of tha... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Jefferson, & Adams...
Item #703808
April 03, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 3, 1790 Part of the front page, all of page 2 & nearly half of page 3 are taken up with the latest reports from Congress during this formative year. It ends with the note: "...A message was received from the President of the United States by his Secretary--with the ratification by South Carolina of the amendments proposed by Congress to ... See More
Two items signed by George Washington...
Item #703754
September 19, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 19, 1789 Page 2 has a letter to the House of Representatives signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, beginning: "The Governor of the Western Territory has made a statement to me of reciprocal hostilities of the Wabash Indians & white people inhabiting the frontiers bordering on the river Ohio...", which is followed by... See More
Washington visits his Masonic lodge, with his reply to an address...
Item #703615
April 29, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 29, 1797 On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are three "Acts" of Congress, each signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Also, on the front page under "Masonic" is an address from Lodge, No. 22, of the Ancient York Masons at Alexandria to the President, delivered during a meeting attended by Washington, and signed... See More
Nice end of war events...
Item #703350
January 03, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Jan. 3, 1782 There is a wealth of content on the closing days of the Revolutionary War, including the entire front page taken up with "An Ordinance Ascertaining What captures on Water shall be Lawful." It contains much detail on taking ships in open water, including specifics on how to handle captured negroes, etc.
Page 2 has a note that: "..... See More
Praise for an end to the war... Praise for Ben Franklin...
Item #703321
August 09, 1783
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1783 Page 2 has over half a column is taken up with: "The Address of the Citizens of Philadelphia & the Liberties thereof, to his Excellency the President and Congress of the United States". This address deals with the end of the war with England, one small bit noting: "...we beg leave to assure ... See More
Rare print of the court room of the trial of the conspirators...
Item #701569
May 18, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 18, 1865 A displayable issue as the front page features a quite unusual illustration headed: "TRIAL OF THE CONSPIRATORS. Interior View of the Court Room Occupied by the Military Commission."
There are nice first column heads including: "THE GREAT TRIAL" "The Pursuit Of The Assassins!" "Dr. Mudd's Participation in the Grea... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #699431
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716 Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master of the guards and garrison."
Christopher Wren is one of ... See More
Stonewall Jackson has his arm amputated...
Item #694157
May 06, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 6, 1863 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
The front page begins with: "Later from the Seat o War" "Our Victory Complete - General Jackson's Left Army Amputated - Skirmish on the York River Railroad". This report notes in part: "...General Jac... See More
Ben Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton...
Item #685614
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, September, 1789 The first article takes over a full page and is titled: "Description of Charles River Bridge". The plate called for is not present.
Other articles include: "Marriage Ceremonies Among the Tschouwasches, a Finnish Nation"; the conclusion to the article: "The Way to Wealth" signed in type: Richard Saunders (pen name of Benjami
Foldout plate included... Shays' Rebellion... Harrisburg the new capital...
Item #667624
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March, 1787 The issue begins with: "A Letter from David Rittenhouse...Respecting the Generation of Clouds in the Atmosphere". Other items include: "Description of Chalybeate Springs near Saratoga" "Description of a New Solar Dial" which includes a fold-out plate of it in nice condition; "Account of Remarkable Cascades & Caverns in Virginia" & muc... See More
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