Newspaper from New Mexico 3 years before statehood...
Item #718496
July 30, 1909
FARMINGTON ENTERPRISE, New Mexico (Santa Fe de Nuevo México), July 30, 1909 This issue was published 3 years before New Mexico would become a state. This was a weekly which lasted for 15 years.
Various news and ads of the day. Gregory notes that only one institution has any holdings of this title.
Pages are not numbered so we do not know if the 4 pages present comprise the entire is... See More
The calm before the storm... A letter of thanks from Boston...
Item #716214
June 08, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767
* Uncommon publication
* The calm before the storm
Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few ye... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation concerning an insurrection...
Item #713234
May 09, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 9, 1808 Page 3 has: "By the President of the United States, A PROCLAMATION" concerning: "...sundry persons...confederating together on Lake Champlain...for the purposes of forming insurrections against the authority of the laws of the United States..." and more. Page 3 also has a report from Pittsburgh concerning: "...a man... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #712457
June 12, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 30, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 8, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 6, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 19, 1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 30, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
From during Washington's administration...
Item #707333
March 21, 1794
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 21, 1794 Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.
First African-American to serve in the House of Representatives...
Item #707331
December 19, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community (New York), Dec. 19, 1870 Near the top of the back page is a brief yet very significant report. It reads: "Joseph H. Rainey, a colored man, has taken his seat in the House of Representatives as the member elect from the 4th District of South Carolina."
Joseph Rainey was the very first African American to serve in the House of Representatives.
This w... See More
From Nebraska...
Item #707329
March 21, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 21, 1883 We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More
A Nazi tabloid with war photos...
Item #706022
May 07, 1942
BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, May 7, 1942 This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows Heinrich Himmler, SS leader at the Eastern Front in Russia. Photos inside include one of Adolf Hitler with various officers.
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
Early newspaper from Long Island...
Item #706021
July 04, 1896
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 4, 1896 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Various news & ads of the day. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, a discrete archival mend on page 2, very nice cond... See More
Broadside stock market price list...
Item #706005
March 01, 1900
Supplement To THE WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, March 1, 1900 "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests" as noted in the masthead, but rather than being the typical newspaper, this is the monthly broadside (printed on one side only)chart noting: '"Highest & Lowest Prices and Total Sales of Stocks at New York Stock Exchange for February, 1900."
A gr... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone's downfall begins...
Item #705999
May 19, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1931 Page 5 has a one column heading: "Gives Capone Income As $1,641,979 In 1928" with subhead. Was this the beginning of the end for Capone ? He would eventually be tried and convicted if income tax evasion later that year.
Complete with 56 pages, light toning at the margins, a bit irregular along the spine from disbinding, generally nice.... See More
Map shows the Cumberland River...
Item #705997
January 09, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #705987
April 17, 1878
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 17, 1878 A quite uncommon title from this town in British Columbia, with various news and literary items of the day and a wealth of ads a well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, typical folio size, never bound nor trimmed, a news agent's stamp in the upper right corner, nice condition.
William Cowper poem: the abolition of the slave trade...
Item #705982
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3 has: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE" which is the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem "The Morning Dream" (shown here issue simply as "A Dream"). Nice to have the printing of Cowper's poem so soon after the enactment of the Slave Trade Act of 1807. It woul... See More
Recruitment ad for joining the U.S. military...
Item #705974
June 05, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799 Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government & Laws, in the station of Soldiers, an opportunity no... See More
A broadside "newspaper" covering World War II...
Item #705973
October 13, 1944
TEL-PICS, New York, a lot of five issues: Sept. 18, 28, 30; Oct. 4, 13, 1944 This was a broadside (printed on one side only) newspaper originally meant to be displayed in store windows, mostly taken up with a large photo of the war, plus a caption. A very unusual item.
Each measures 10 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, once folded to envelope size with a mailing address on the reverse, good condition, ... See More
A Robert E. Lee Proclamation just before Antietam...
Item #705972
September 18, 1862
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Sept. 18, 1862 The front page has: "General Lee's Proclamation To the People of Maryland" which presents his reasons for the Confederate army being in that state. Remember that the battle of Antietam was fought just the day before, although not reported in this issue.
There is a lengthy introductory document spewing much hatred to the Yankees, incl... See More
Mormons & the Mountain Meadows Massacre...
Item #705963
July 29, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 29, 1875 The bottom of page 5 has a brief article: "The Mountain Meadow Massacre - Repetition of the Effort to Save Young and Smith from Going on the Stand". The report is from
Beaver, Utah, and notes in part: "Several witnesses testified at the Mountain Meadow massacre trial...Mr. Lee's cell was searched...found to contain number articles to ... See More
Treaty with the Sioux Indians... Much on the Black Hills...
Item #705958
July 09, 1875
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 9, 1875 Page 3 has: "The Black Hills" "The Treaty With the Sioux" "How the Indians Were Persuaded to Make the Treaty--Wisdom of Their Action in Saying Cattle". This is followed by: "Character of the Country" "General Diffusion of Small Quantities of Gold Over a Large Area--One-Third of the Hills Covered with Heavy Timber--Th... See More
P. T. Barnum & his Iranistan home... Early San Francisco scene...
Item #705950
May 24, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 24, 1851 The masthead features a very nice engraving of Boston harbor with many ships and the city skyline.
Prints within include: "U.S. and Havre Steamer Humboldt" "Dry Dock at Brooklyn, New York" "Office of the Penn Life Insurance Company", a nice nearly half-page print of: "Montgomery St., San ... See More
Great content on events leading to the Civil War...
Item #705947
January 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1861 From just 4 months before the outbreak of the Civil War, it is not surprising that much content within related to the brewing troubles.
Some column heads include: "Highly Important From Charleston" "The Firing Into the Star of the West" "She is Driven Out of the Harbor" "Patriotic Letter From Maj. Anderson" "W... See More
Very graphic on the Spanish-American War...
Item #705942
June 04, 1898
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1898 A nice, graphic issue with a banner headline: "AMERICAN VESSEL SUNK IN SANTIAGO HARBOR BY THE DONS" with related subheads as well as a large graphic captined: "The Bombardment of San Juan--The Attack On Morro".
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.
Very early newspaper report on the San Francisco earthquake...
Item #705934
October 18, 1989
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, EXTRA, EXTRA, Oct. 18, 1989 This was one of the earliest editions on the street after the earthquake.
The banner headline proclaims: "HUNDREDS DEAD IN HUGE QUAKE" with several subheads, plus a large photo of a collapsed apartment building. The first 8 of the 16 pages are exclusively reports concerning the earthquake with a wealth of photos, includin... See More
Columbian Exposition fireworks...
Item #705933
December 02, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 2, 1893 The front page is a full page illustration: "The Fireworks at the Columbian Exposition - How Some Striking Effects Were Obtained" with a related article inside.
Also inside are: "Improved Machine for Boring, Turning, and Drilling" "The Columbian Exposition - A 'Moonshiner's Plant" "Manu
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Also inside are: "Improved Machine for Boring, Turning, and Drilling" "The Columbian Exposition - A 'Moonshiner's Plant" "Manu
Rebels victorious in Kentucky...
Item #705930
October 21, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 21, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: A Skirmish At Centreville Station, Virginia" "Interesting From the South" "Stuart's Raid into Pennsylvania the Comic Feature of the War" "The 'Thunderer' on the President's Emancipation Proclamation" "The War In The West" "Advance of t... See More
Invasion of Japan will provide a 'speedy victory'...
Item #705925
June 22, 1945
CHESTER TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1945 The banner headline notes: "Gen. Marshall Pledges Invasion of Japan---Plan for 'Speedy Victory' " with many related subheads.
Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.
With a photograph of Christy Mathewson...
Item #705924
October 14, 1910
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Oct. 14, 1910 Page 3 has a banner headline: "Leading Events in Athletic World - Mathewson Wins Game" with an uncommon photo of him headed: "Famous Pitcher Who Struck Out 14 Men in Post-Series Game" and captioned: "Christopher Mathewson, New York National league club."
Complete in 12 pages, leaves are loose at the spine, lightl... See More
Billiards, and the Great Eastern...
Item #705917
January 01, 1859
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 1, 1859 Inside has a print of: "Michael Phelan's Billiard Saloons..." and a: "Diagram of Shot" in billiards. The centerfold has a nice print of: "The Great Eastern Steamship As She Will Appear At Sea" with another small print of it. Lengthy article as well.
Inside also has a full page print of the: "State Inebri... See More
World War I: the French make a 'brilliant' gain...
Item #705907
May 09, 1917
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 9, 1917 Nice front page headlines on World War I include: "FRENCH IN BRILLIANT GAIN" "Promise Wilson Billion for Ships" "First Line Trenches Captured In Night; Fighting At Fresnoy" with related subheads on the war.
Complete in 14 pages, library stamp at the top, nice condition.
President Richard Nixon "quits"...
Item #705804
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS--EXTRA, New York Aug. 9, 1974 This issue is destined to become the defining newspaper on the Nixon era. A very dramatic front page with most of it taken up with: "NIXON QUITS". The balance has the official announcement: "President Nixon announced his resignation tonight in a TV address to the nation. Vice President Gerald R. Ford will become 38th President tomo... See More
Nazi newspaper from the island of Guernsey...
Item #705803
May 30, 1944
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 30, 1944 This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English, as residents were British. Among the front page reports: "Anglo-Americans Confronted with Hardest Task in Italy" "Preparing Public for Still More Bitter Sacrifices" "Murder Does Not Play" "Torquay &... See More
By the author of the 'Present State of the Jews'...
Item #705056
July 14, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 14, 1679 The back page has several "Advertisements" among which is for the publishing of a book: "The Life and Death of Mahumed, the Author of the Turkish Religion. Being an account is his Tribe, parents, etc., By L. Addison D.D. one of his Majesties Chaplains in Ordinary, and author of the Present State of the Jews. Both sold by...".
Wh... See More
John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry...
Item #703963
October 21, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 21, 1859 The first two columns on the front page are filled with text on the Harper's Ferry raid by John Brown, with heads: "The Insurrection At Harper's Ferry" "Cook Still at Large--Further Disclosures from Capt. Brown--Letter form Gerrit Smith--Views of the Administration--Excitement Among the Citizens".
Eight pages, nice condition.
Lincoln's funeral train progresses towards Springfield, Illinois... Ending events of the Civil War...
Item #703858
April 26, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 26, 1865 Pages 2 and 3 have reports on both the ending events of the Civil War but also on Lincoln's funeral train as it progresses to Springfield, Illinois. Photos show details.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, various folds and creases, generally in good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
War in the Niagara vicinity... Calling for troops...
Item #703069
February 15, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 15, 1814 The front page is entirely taken up with "An Act" of Congress for "Provisions For Filling The Ranks of the Regular Army..." signed: James Madison, plus "An Act--Authorizing the President...to cause certain regiments...to be enlisted for five years or during the war." signed: James Madison, as well as a very lengthy account hea
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On the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #702805
January 07, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 7, 1804 To acknowledge a formal consummation of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, page 2 has a report from Washington that: "... received dispatches from New Orleans, whence it appears that on the 30th Nov. possession of LOUISIANA was publicly and solemnly delivered to France by the commissioners of Spain..".
This was th... See More
A mutiny attempt on the frigate Congress?
Item #702803
April 28, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 28, 1800 Page 3 has an interesting report headed: "Mutiny - On Road the Congress Frigate" with the text beginning: "On the 4th inst. a most serious & alarming mutiny broke out on board the Congress frigate, of 36 runs, lying at Craney Island..." with more detail. It appears an all-out mutiny was averted. We can find nothing abo... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #702763
January 29, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803 Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, two discrete archival mends inside not close to the mentioned content, nice condition.
John Brown is sentenced...
Item #702746
November 05, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 5, 1859 Page 4 has a report from Washington: "Reliable letters from Richmond state that under no possible circumstances will Gov. Wise commute Brown's sentence. His fate may be considered as sealed..." with a bit more.
Page 5 has 2 columns taken up with: "The Invasion of Virginia" "Public Feelings--Sentence of Brown--State of the Prisoner&... See More
Jefferson and Aaron Burr...
Item #702739
August 05, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1807 The front page has a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Page 2 has a report noting: "The trial of Mr. Burr for High Treason...commenced on Monday last...".
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spine, good condition.
Pamphlet comparing the Washington & Jefferson administrations...
Item #702521
January 01, 1810
A pamphlet, with the full title page noting; "The NEW-ENGLAND PATRIOT: Being A Candid Comparison of the Principles and Conduct of the WASHINGTON and JEFFERSON Administrations. The Whole Founded Upon Indisputable Facts & Public Documents, to which reference is made in the Text And Notes": with the imprint noting: "Boston: Printed by Russell and Cutler, 1810".
Complete in ov... See More
Battle of Springfield, Missouri... Movements of Mrs. Lincoln....
Item #702201
September 05, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the many war-related column heads are: "A Civil War Wanted at Our Doors" "The Effect of the Abolition of Slavery Upon the North--Henry Clay's Opinion" "The War In Missouri! Visit to
... See More
Print of Acton's first meeting house...
Item #702113
December 21, 1882
THE ACTON MONITOR, Massachusetts, Dec. 21, 1882 This is the volume 1, number 7 issue by "The Evangelical Society of Acton". The front page features a print of: "The First Meeting House of Acton".
Four pages, good condition.
First of this title we have offered...
Item #702112
November 26, 1874
PUBLIC SPIRIT, Ayer, Massachusetts, Nov. 26, 1874 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Newspaper Devoted To The Local Interests of Towns in Middlesex and Worcester Counties", which is exactly what is inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one tape mend inside, good condition.
Bandits are planning to invade Texas...
Item #702099
April 25, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1818 Page 2 has an article: "New Banditti" that reports: "...that banditti, composed of French and other Europeans, were forming a military nest at Galveston [Galveston]...and that they intended to invade from thence the Spanish province of Texas...".
pages, never bound nor trimmed, in great condition.
Containing 'romance, literature, & general intelligence'...
Item #702098
July 23, 1859
BANNER OF LIGHT, New York & Boston, July 23, 1859 Within the masthead is: "A Weekly Journal Of Romance, Literature & General Intelligence" which pretty much describes what is found within.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, minimal fold & margin wear, good condition.
Panoramic view of Petersburg, Virginia...
Item #701851
September 03, 1864
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 3, 1864 There was much interest in England concerning the American Civil War, England favoring more for the South because of their need for cotton.
The tipped-in, doublepage centerfold has two, large, panoramic prints: "The War In America - View of Petersburg & Its Suburbs From General Lee's Headquarters".
Twenty-four pages, gre... See More
President Buchanan's cabinet...
Item #701333
April 11, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1857 Nice full page shows: "The Cabinet" of President Buchanan, with displayable portraits of the seven men, with an accompanying article.
a print of: "Robert J. Walker, the New Governor of Kansas". There are 5 prints on the war between Persia and England.
The back page has 4 cartoons.
Sixteen pages, great condition.... See More
Printing Savannah's first Union-occupation newspaper...
Item #701293
January 21, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 21, 1865 The full front page is a: "View of General Butler's Dutch Gap Canal Before the Explosion of the Bulkhead". Inside has a full page print: "The Union Army Entered Savannah on the 21st December and on the 24th the First Number of the 'Loyal Georgian' Was Issued."
Other prints within include: "Rear-Admiral D... See More
Decorative masthead...
Item #701174
April 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 13, 1795 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with a nice coat-of-arms engraving featuring an Indian with a box and arrow.
The back page is decorative as well, as it has 20 illustrated advertisements, 19 of which are for houses for sale.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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