American merchants distressed... An encounter with a great whale..
Item #687575
January 21, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 21, 1768 The front page has reports from America - two from Boston and another from Providence, Rhode Island. One of the former gives details of an unusual encounter with a great whale, and the latter briefly mentions the distress that merchants are experiencing due to the importation of goods and the additional burdens which have been placed upon them. Page 6 h... See More
Quite rare & unusual title...
Item #682366
SCRAPS, West Greenwich Centre, Rhode Island, Nov. 2, 1867 This is the volume 1, number 7 issue and presumably the last as the back page notes: "We regret to inform the friends...that with this number we are, on account of the publishers intentions to remove, obliged to suspend its publication..." with more.I find no record of this title in Gregory, the Am. Antiquarian Society cat... See More
Critical of the Howes in New York...
Item #681210
December 21, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 21, 1779
* Revolutionary War era newspaper
Page 2 has a letter from New York to his friend in Savannah, Georgia, noting in part: "With a body of 12,000 men we do---nothing! The rebels are the only active people here. Such are the blessed effects of the 3 years campaigns under the Howes...We have changed our chief, it is true, but I cannot s... See More
Description of early Arkansas...
Item #680484
November 16, 1820
PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, Nov. 16, 1820 Page 2 has a report: "The Arkansaw Territory" which is an extract from a letter written to a friend in New Hampshire which begins: "I would have answered you sooner, but I have been sick almost ever since I received your letter; and this is the first day I have felt able to write; I am now very weak. This country must be called s... See More
1899 Julia Dent Grant wedding...
Item #680104
September 25, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 25, 1899
* Julia Dent Cantacuzene Spiransky-Grant
* Newport RI Rhode Island wedding - weds
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "BRILLIANT WEDDING OF MISS JULIA GRANT" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
Bookselling & newspaper publishing in America...
Item #679580
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1796 Included is a very interesting article titled: "Present State of Printing and Bookselling in America" which is great for our hobby as there is talk of newspaper printing as well, including; "...people of North America manufacture their own paper...The newspapers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Mary... See More
Map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #677978
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Original South Pole map
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed V
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* American Revolutionary War
* Original South Pole map
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed V
William Howe... Restoring peace...
Item #677633
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1777* General William Howe
* Revolutionary War
* Restoring peace
Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" which obviously has much concerning the Revolution, including reference to America declaring itself independent.
Another page has a "Proclamation" signed in ... See More
Latest war news from the middle of the Revolutionary War...
Item #677118
December 26, 1778
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Dec. 26, 1778 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the second half of the: "Treaty of Amity and Commerce Between the Most Christian King and the United Starters of North America", this being the treaty of assistance between French and the colonies, which did much to support the American cause ag... See More
Death of Jay Gould... Black scholar William Sanders Scarborough...
Item #676399
December 15, 1892
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 15, 1892
* William Sanders Scarborough
* African American scholar
* Isaac Mayer Wise - Jews
* Jewish Rabbi
The full front page is a photo of: "The Late Jay Gould" with page 4 having an accompanying article of the same heading. Yet another page is filled with six photos of: "The Birthplace & Some of the Residences of ... See More
1925 USS S-51 submarine disaster...
Item #676186
September 28, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 28, 1925
* USS S-51 class submarine
* U.S. - United States Navy
* 'City of Rome' collision disaster
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "EFFORTS TO RAISE SUNKEN S-51 FAIL; GIANT CRANE SHIP DUE AT DAYBREAK; CAPTAIN DIEHL ANSWERS NAVY CRITICS" with many subheads and two related photos. (see) More on page 2. Coverage on t... See More
1864 Abraham Lincoln for president notice....
Item #674015
October 17, 1864
MANUFACTURERS AND FARMERS JOURNAL, Providence, Rhode Island, Oct. 17, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln for president notice
Despite the title of this newspaper, there is nice Civil War coverage with many one column headings. (see images for portion)
The first column of page 2 has a notice supporting: "For President Of The United States ABRAHAM LINCOLN Of Illinois- For Vice President Of The Unite... See More
Tired of pirating... news from Charlestown...
Item #673976
November 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 22, 1766 The front page has an article with the dateline "Newport, Rhode Island, October 6" which is from "a letter from Castle Brew, at Annamaboa, on the Coast of Africa...". It talks about the pirate infested areas along the coastline, but in particular the one ship "commanded by one Hide". "...These fellows neither murder, ... See More
Report from the Churchill River in Canada...
Item #672277
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1743 One of the articles is titled: "Of the Effects of Cold at Pr. of Wales' in Churchill River in Hudson's Bay..." which is present-day Canada. This article takes over a full page.
Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the Ministry" and "Reasons for a Steady Opposition". N
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Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the Ministry" and "Reasons for a Steady Opposition". N
Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...
Item #672229
October 02, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Gen. John Burgoyne failures
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.
Not surprisingly the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at S... See More
Torpedoes warfare in 1875 ...
Item #668578
September 03, 1875
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 3, 1875
* Early Torpedoes development experiments
* Naval Torpedo Station at Newport, Rhode Island
* Naval Undersea Warfare Center - Goat Island
Page 4 has an article headed: "TORPEDOES" "Boom! Boom! Slap, Bang!" "Experiments with the Infernal Machines at Newport" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the... See More
The capture of New York by the British... Great map of Connecticut & Rhode Island...
Item #667953
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1776 * Capture of New York City
* Rare Connecticut & Rhode Island map
* American Revolutionary War
This issue begins with "Proceedings in the House of Commons..." which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...Nothing could have afforded me so much satisfaction as to have been able to inform you... See More
1934 Saylesville, Rhode Island riot... Textile strike...
Item #667397
September 12, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 12, 1934
* Saylesville, Rhode Island mill riot
* General Textile Strike of 1934
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MOB OF 4000 FIGHTS 250 R. I. GUARDSMEN IN FURIOUS RIOTING" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the riots in other parts of the East.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, ligh... See More
A slave kills his master...
Item #667030
August 29, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 29, 1772
* Slave kills his master
Beginning on the front page & carrying over to take most of pg. 2 is a report from Boston concerning the Massachusetts Assembly making provisions for support of the governor, and the governor supporting the colony. Included are six "resolves" from the General Assembly concerning such arrangements.
Ther... See More
A report from America...
Item #667009
April 14, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1772 Page 6 has a short report headed: "America" with a Newport, Rhode Island dateline concerning the seizure of ships.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Newport Folk Festival concert...
Item #664561
September 02, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Aug. 5, 1965
* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar controversy
* Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island
The front page has a banner heading: "Newport: It's All Right, Ma", a reference to Dylan's transition from folk to rock at the Newport Folk Festival. The writer editorializes on the transition, and noting that all will still be we... See More
From New Orleans before the Civil War...
Item #664163
May 22, 1842
THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, May 22, 1842
* Rare antebellum title
* From the deep South
One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Sketches of the West" "Wreckers of Key West" "Rhode Island--Free Suffrage" "From Texas" and much more.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, some damp staining, generally goo... See More
Indian troubles in South Carolina... A new coffee discovered...
Item #659751
June 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is a report from Newport, Rhode Island, concerning whaling, and another item from Maryland on the discovery of: "...a new sort of coffee, equally go... See More
1852 view of Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #659734
July 24, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, July 24, 1852
* Newport, Rhode Island prints
* Boston's asylum for the blind
Nice ftpg. portrait of Henry Clay seated at a chair with a dog resting on the floor, plus text. Two page article inside has nearly a halfpg. view of Newport, Rhode Island plus a "View Of the First Beach" and four smaller illus. of notable landmarks. Bkpg. has two ... See More
British occupy Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #659658
January 23, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 23, 1777
* Capture of Newport, Rhode Island
* General Henry Clinton (British)
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has nearly a full column with two letters on the British occupation of the naval base at Newport, Rhode Island.
Page 3 begins with a letter critical of the British in America, noting: "After one of the most fatiguing campaigns ... See More
Act of Congress signed by Jefferson & Washington...
Item #659293
June 26, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 26, 1790
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Act of Congress signed in type
One-third of the front page is taken up with early reports from Congress, carrying over to pg. 2.
The middle of page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning establishing federal judicial courts in Rhode Island, signed in ty... See More
Military actions in the South...
Item #659143
August 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 14, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The back page has some: "American News" taken from the Boston Evening Post, including: "...that Congress have nearly accomplished the important measure for establishing the credit of our currency...that there is now no naval force at Rhode Island except two... See More
Work towards creating a treaty with America... Latest on the war...
Item #658767
September 30, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 30, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The front page begins with a report from the House of Commons concerning the appointment of commissioners to work with America towards a treaty, with 6 of the terms noted. They include:... See More
Very lengthy letter by Ben Franklin... British generals say America cannot be conquered...
Item #658749
September 09, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 9, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
* Lengthy letter from Benjamin Franklin
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page and a bit of the back page are taken up with a very lengthy: "... See More
British account of the Battle of Stono Ferry, and the Battle of Chemung, New York...
Item #658748
September 02, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Nearly one-third of page 2 is a letter from an officer in the British army from Port Royal with his account of the Battle at Stono Ferry, a failed attempt by the Americans, under General... See More
Latest war news in a rare newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #658747
August 26, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 26, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer of distinction to the honorable Major-General Gates..." which begins: "I ... See More
Activities in the war, in a very rare newspaper...
Item #658746
August 19, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 19, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page has content dealing with the increasing prices of commodities & the depreciation of the currency in the colonies, a notable concern at the time. Over half of pa... See More
The Battle of Stono Ferry...
Item #658745
August 05, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 5, 1779
* Battle of Stono Ferry, Charleston, South Carolina
* Revolutionary War - General Benjamin Lincoln
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page has content dealing with the increasing prices of commoditi... See More
Notable attempt at price controls during the War... Much fine war content...
Item #658730
July 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #18 issue.
The entire front page & most of the back page are taken up with what one scholar calls: "...one of the most remarkable debates of the Revolution... See More
Latest news on the war, in a rare newspaper...
Item #658715
July 01, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 1, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #16 issue.
The front page has a report about the precarious situation of the American currency. Also ... See More
Much on events in the South: General Greene & others...
Item #658553
March 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 13, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Events in the South
Most of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the: "Account of the Examination& Commitment of John Trumbull, for High Treason", some of the "rebel governor" of Connecticut who was ... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War in a very rare newspaper...
Item #658298
May 07, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, May 7, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 8.
Inside has a report from Charleston beginning: "Five deserters who came last week to Purysbu... See More
Very rare Revolutionary War title, with a wealth of fine content...
Item #658253
October 21, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, October 21, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 32.
Page 2 has: "By the King. A Proclamation" which begins: "Whereas we have received ... See More
Rare title from the Revolutionary War...
Item #658251
December 23, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, December 23, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 41.
The front page begins with the conclusion of: "A Plan for Reducing New England by the... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #654260
November 06, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Nov. 6, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Southern events - Georgia & more
Most of the first column is taken up with the details of a non-exportation act by the state of Rhode Island, similar to that enacted by Massachusetts & Connecticut. Included are the penalties for those found guilty. Also an act for: "...... See More
Seabiscuit wins Watch Hill Claiming...
Item #648845
June 27, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1935
* Seabiscuit wins Watch Hill Claiming
* Narragansett - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Races to New Mark In Taking Narragansett Sprint" with subhead and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Watch Hill... See More
Nice front page print of an early locomotive...
Item #648398
February 20, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892 The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at Chicago" and more.
Sixteen pages, never bound or trimmed, good... See More
Great issue on the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645757
May 21, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 21, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Pages 2, 3 & 4 contain a great deal on the Dorr Rebellion, including a lengthy "statement" to President John Tyler concerning the state of affairs in Rhode Island as a result of the Dorr Rebellion, with his response signed in type: John Tyler. Including as well are documen... See More
"Governor" Dorr and the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645756
May 14, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 14, 1842
* Dorr Rebellion - Rhode Island arsenal attack
Page 5 has news headed: "Rhode Island" which is consumed for information on the Dorr Rebellion, including an address by the rival governor Thomas Dorr, prefaced with: "The revolutionary legislature passed an act for the registration of votes throughout the state; an act r... See More
The governor of Rhode Is. deals with the Dorr Rebellion...
Item #645755
May 07, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 7, 1842 Page 3 has a message from the governor of Rhode Island given at a special session of the legislature which relates to the on-going Dorr Rebellion in that state.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, great condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...De... See More
Planning the infrastructure for the United States Navy...
Item #633314
December 22, 1829
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN STATESMAN, Providence, Dec. 22, 1829 Almost half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy document: "Navy Yards--Present And Proposed" by the Navy Commissioners' Office & signed in type by John Rodgers, to the Secretary of the Navy, John Branch. It has a lengthy preface as well.
Four pages, tape mend to a lower corner, nice condition. ... See More
Dartmouth College... Mount Vernon...
Item #632838
October 29, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1853 The front page features a nice print of: "Mount Vernon, the Birthplace & Residence of George Washington" with related text. Among many prints inside are: "Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire with a nice article as well, and: "The Capitol of Rhode Island, at Newport"; a full page print: "Leviathan Clipper S... See More
The Eagle Park Pier disaster in 1912...
Item #630989
June 24, 1912
THE EVENING TIMES, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, June 24, 1912
* Eagle Park Pier, Buffalo, New York excursion disaster
* Front page details
The front page has: "COLLAPSE OF DOCK CAUSES 30 DEATHS," with the subhead: "16 Bodies Taken From Niagara River - 14 Missing - Over 100 Thrown In River When Waiting for Excursion Steamer at Eagle Park Pier," followed by considerable detail... See More
Steamer Mackinac explosion disaster...
Item #629094
August 19, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 19, 1925
* Steamer Mackinac
* Boiler explosion disaster
* Newport RI Rhode Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Panic Aboard Ship Follows explosion; Four Dead, 74 Hurt" First report coverage on the boiler explosion of the Steamer Mackinac near Newport, Rhode Island. An early report here as the number of dead would rise si... See More
Touro Synagogue honored....
Item #627970
March 09, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1946
* Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island
* Declared a National Historic Site
Page 15 has one column headings that include: "NATION SETS APART TOURO SYNAGOGUE" "Shrine of Judaism at Newport, Oldest in Country, Designated as a Historic Site" "Relic Of Colonial Beauty" "Clergy of Other Faiths Join in Extolling Memorial to E... See More
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