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712543

Early computer invention ENIAC...

Item #712543

December 14, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1947



* Eniac 1 invention (early computer)

* 1st electronic computer

* Aberdeen Proving Ground




The top of page 49 has a one column heading: "MECHANICAL 'BRAIN' HAS ITS TROUBLES" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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$58.00
712227

American prohibition ends in 3 more states...

Item #712227

September 13, 1933

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 13, 1933 



* Prohibition ending in America

* Maryland, Minnesota & Colorado

* Beer returns - legal liquor




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Three States Vote Wet and Ultimate Defeat Is Conceded in Dry Camp" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small libra... See More  

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$48.00
709906

The historic Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews... John Quincy Adam's Inaugural Address...

Item #709906

May 25, 1819

(priced at a discount) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER (a pair of issues), Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825



* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage

* Jewish religious rights

* Jews to hold public office (MD)




A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".

May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in th... See More  

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709893

A battle is brewing (on the outskirts of Richmond)...

Item #709893

May 24, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 24, 1862 



* Battle of Princeton Court House

* Siege of Corinth, Mississippi




A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "Heavy Skirmish in the Neighborhood of Richmond", with what appears to a lengthy related editorial on page two which states in part: "This is probably the eve of battle. All facts poin... See More  

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$98.00
708732

The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...

Item #708732

February 20, 1819

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1819 (with the "Supplement To Volume XV")



* Re: The Jew Bill

* Thomas Jefferson provides opinion

* Historically significant




Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes near... See More  

(Added to Catalog #349 after the hardcopy was released - only available on-line.)

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$278.00
704767

Confederate newspaper...Sherman advancing towards Columbia...

Item #704767

November 30, 1864

THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 30, 1864  A rather rare title and great that it includes the word “Southern”.

The front page is mostly taken up with ads & military notices but there are also: "From the North--the Capture of Butler's Picket Line in Chesterfield" "The Rumored Peace Commissioners' Appointment" "Another... See More  

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704740

Washington, the Constitution, Amendments, Hamilton's report...

Item #704740
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), October, 1789  Included is a lengthy: "...Report of the Secretary of the Treasury..." which takes 4 1/2 pages & signed in type by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.  This report is: "...in obedience to the order of the House of Representatives, of the 17th of September, 1789" concerning the indebtedness o... See More  

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$358.00
704727

News from America in 1723...

Item #704727

October 08, 1723

THE POST-BOY, London, Oct. 8, 1723  A handsome single sheet newspaper as the masthead features two very ornate & detailed engravings.

The front page has a bit of American news with a report of a fire in Boston, and noting: "...escaped by jumping out of the window; but two of his apprentices are among those unhappy persons that perish'd in the flames."

Also 5 front page not... See More  

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704635

Making fun of Missouri and Maryland as "free states"...

Item #704635

January 16, 1865

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 16, 1865  The front page begins with an interesting editorial which has near the beginning: "A body termed a 'State Convention' in Missouri did on last Wednesday...pass an ordinance of Emancipation, declaring all slaves free from that moment; and the Northern papers inform us that thereupon 'Free Maryland extends her congratulations on 't... See More  

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704475

Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy... Much on the Mormon War...

Item #704475

October 18, 1845

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 18, 1845  



* United States Naval Academy founded

* Annapolis, Maryland
- Navy Midshipmen

* Mormons War - Mormonism




An inside page has a very historic report on the official opening of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

The report has a small heading: "The United States School of Midshipmen" and begins: &quo... See More  

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704172

A very early baseball board game...

Item #704172

December 08, 1866

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 8, 1866  The full front page has 3 prints of: "Laying the Corner Stone of the New Masonic Temple at Baltimore, Maryland.

Inside has a fascinating half print of: "The New & Beautiful Parlor Divertisement of Base-Ball" showing a family playing a board game themed on baseball. There is also a related article: "The Parlor Gam... See More  

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704168

The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...

Item #704168

August 29, 1710

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1710  



* Establishment of post offices in American colonies

* Anne, Queen of Great Britain




The back page contains considerable detail on what is likely a very significant event in the creation of a formal postal system between England and the American colonies.

The report includes: "Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a month... See More  

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704163

The Battle of Antietam...

Item #704163

September 29, 1862

DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 29, 1862



* Battle of Antietam

* Sharpsburg, Maryland

* Rare from Confederacy




Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.

Various reports inside include: "Another View of the Question" "Progress & Events of the War" "T... See More  

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703867

Lincoln is still alive at the time this edition went to press...

Item #703867

April 15, 1865

AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 15, 1865  This is a rare, very early edition of this newspaper where Lincoln was still alive at the time it went to press.

Among the front page column heads are: "A NATIONAL CALAMITY" "President Lincoln Assassinated" "His Murder in Washington" "Particulars of the Sad Occurrence" and "... See More  

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$925.00
703834

Rare & early Frederick, Maryland newspaper...

Item #703834

February 07, 1806

REPUBLICAN ADVOCATE, Frederick-town, Maryland, Feb. 7, 1806  This newspaper existed for just 6 years and Brigham notes that only the American Antiquarian Society has this issue.

The full front page is taken up with: "A List of Laws Passed November Session, 1805" with various news reports inside.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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$155.00
703335

The Articles of Confederation...

Item #703335

April 29, 1778

THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778  



* The Articles of Confederation (historic)

* American Revolutionary War




This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.

There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include ... See More  

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703264

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...

Item #703264

March 01, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788



* United States Constitution

* State of New Hampshire

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




  This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More  

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702906

Battle of Antietam & Harper's Ferry, in a Confederate newspaper...

Item #702906

September 23, 1862

THE TRI-WEEKLY MERCURY, Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 1862 



* Rare from the Confederacy

* Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg




Given the date, it is not surprising that the front page has an account of the Battle of Antietam, or as referred to by the Confederates: the Battle of Sharpsburg. And great to have this report in a Confederate newspaper.

Almost a full column is headed: &qu... See More  

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702860

1917 Riot - Baltimore, Maryland...

Item #702860

April 02, 1917

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1917 The front page has one column headings: "Riot At Baltimore Ends Peace Meeting" "Great Crowd Invades Hall Where Jordan is Speaking--Banker and Others Clubbed" (see photos). Sad to see the ongoing racial strife that has pervaded Baltimore's landscape for over 100 years. Nice to have this timely report on the front page.



This issue is compl... See More  

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702240

Phillis Wheatley arrives in London...

Item #702240

June 22, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 22, 1773



* Phillis Wheatley's London arrival

* Famous Woman servant turned poet




Certainly the most notable report is found on the back page, which contains: "Last Thursday the celebrated negro girl Phillis, the Poet, whose extraordinary talents have lately been taken notice of in the News Papers, arrived in London from Boston in New England. She ... See More  

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701466

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...

Item #701466

February 13, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788



* United States Constitution

* Ratification of the states

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle,... See More  

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701324

Maryland's non-importation resolution...

Item #701324

July 03, 1769

PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 3, 1769  The front page includes an illustration relating to a new kind if water-powered mill. Page 3 has an interesting report of: "A bill for a charitable lottery for the relief of distressed Virgins in Great Britain" which begins: "Whereas, by the great & melancholy disuse of holy matrimony in the king... See More  

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701228

The first issue published... The only issue we've located...

Item #701228

December 02, 1876

THE OWL, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 2, 1876  



* Very rare publication



This is the volume 1, number 1 issue and the only issue we've located in our 48 years. It is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".

The top of page 2 notes: "The Owl will be published every Saturday...It is devoted to bright and sparkling literature, to fashionable society, to music... See More  

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701076

The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...

Item #701076

May 17, 1775

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775 



* Retraining Acts of 1775

* Colonial trade restrictions

* American Revolutionary War




The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".

Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More  

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700777

On the retirement of George Washington from public office...

Item #700777

December 16, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Dec. 16, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Retirement from public service




The front page includes 18 illustrated ship advertisements.

Page 3 has a letter signed in type: George Washington, in response to another letter about his retirement from public office. Washington makes some nice comments.

Page 2 has another lett... See More  

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700000

Huge Civil War map dominates the front page...

Item #700000

October 18, 1862

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 18, 1862 



* Large Civil War map



About two-thirds of the front page is taken up with a huge & very detailed map headed: "FIELD OF MILITARY OPERATIONS IN MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA" with a subhead.

There are a few column heads also: "The Reconnaissance to Charlestown" "Return of Our Forces To Bolivar Heights" "Object of t... See More  

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699526

Dedication Of The Antietam National Cemetery...

Item #699526

October 05, 1867

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, from New York, dated Oct. 5, 1867



* Antietam National Cemetery dedication

* Sharpsburg, Maryland union soldiers




The front page features a large illustration "The Remains Of Maximillian In The House Of Senor Don Munos Ledo At Queretaro, Mexico, Awaiting Removal To Europe". Inside the issue is a nice fullpage "The Dedication Of The Antietam National C... See More  

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699399

Edgar Allan Poe monument dedication...

Item #699399

November 18, 1875

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 18, 1875



* Poet Edgar Allan Poe

* Memorial grave unveiling

* Baltimore, Maryland dedication

* Uncommon Southern publication




The first column of the front page under: "Maryland" with a Baltimore dateline has a brief report that begins with: "The monument of Edgar A. Poe was unveiled..." (see image)

Complete with 4... See More  

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699103

1963 Cambridge, Maryland race riot...

Item #699103

July 12, 1963

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. July 12, 1963



* Cambridge, Maryland race riot

* Long, hot summer of 1967




The front page has a three column headline: "TWO WHITES SHOT IN RACE VIOLENCE AT CAMBRIDGE, MD." with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 40 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

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699019

Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...

Item #699019

January 01, 1942

THE BLISSVILLE SUN, Blissville, Maryland, (no date) 



* Very rare movie prop issue



We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood"... See More  

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$128.00
699000

Editor has a gloomly outlook on the war...

Item #699000

November 12, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Nov. 12, 1862  



* Confederate editor gives a pessimistic outlook



The front page has much on the Civil War with items headed: "The Enemy Of James River", "From Northern Virginia", "Fredericksburg--The Recent Yankee Raid", "The Navigation of The Mississippi", "Latest News From The North", and many subhead... See More  

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698618

On the Bowley-Jones political feud in South Carolina...

Item #698618

August 21, 1874

RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Virginia, Aug. 21, 1874  Page 2 has a report concerning the Bowley-Jones feud within the Republican party of South Carolina. Both are African-Americans. Much can be found about them on Wikipedia. James Bowley had escaped slavery in Maryland with the help of Harriet Tubman.

"The Negro Quarrel At Georgetown, South Carolina" begins: "The disturbances at Georg... See More  

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698576

The Confederates on the Battle of Gettysburg...

Item #698576

July 11, 1863

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863  



* Battle of Gettysburg

* Rebel account




The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" with a list of names, ages and prices--fascinating; "Another Attack On Charleston" "... See More  

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698464

With two Civil War-related prints...

Item #698464

September 28, 1861

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1861  The front page has a print of the: "Perilous Position of the Harriet Lane, Ashore on the Breakers at Hatteras Inlet...".

Page 5 has a nice print of an: "...Impromptu Oven Built by the 19th Regiment, New York Volunteers, in Gen. Banks' Division, Western Maryland".

Eight pages, various wear at the margin and cent... See More  

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698364

One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...

Item #698364

June 04, 1864

BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, June 4, 1864 



* Very rare Civil War publication

* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow




W. G. Brownlow, or  Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press... See More  

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698230

1791 Creating the District of Columbia...

Item #698230

February 01, 1791

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1791



* Creating the District of Columbia

* Early United States government

* President George Washington




Over 3 1/2 pages are taken up with a: "Description of Cape Cod & the Country of Barnstable", continued in a future issue. Also: "Picture of Jamaica" which curiously begins: "Jamaica is the dunghill of the universe... See More  

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697877

The Maryland "Jew Bill" is finally passed...

Item #697877

March 19, 1825

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 19, 1825 



* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law - passes



The prime content in this issue is the page 2 report from "Maryland" noting three acts that have passed the legislature, the first & most significant being the Jew Bill, which for many years had been attempted before finally being approved in 1825.

The text of the bill includes: "... See More  

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697876

Nice reports on the Battle of Harper's Ferry...

Item #697876

September 22, 1862

DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 22, 1862 



* Very rare Confederate publication

* Battle of Harpers Ferry - West Virginia




Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.

Various reports inside include: "The Locality of the Late Battle" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery&qu... See More  

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697195

By the Northwestern Mutual Life company...

Item #697195

April 15, 1893

THE INSURANCE SOLICITOR, Baltimore, Maryland, April 15, 1893  This is a publication of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Four pages, 10 1/2 by 12 3/4 inches, minor margin wear.

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697194

Published by the Aetna Life Insurance Company...

Item #697194

January 01, 1870

THE AETNA, Frederick, Maryland, January, 1870  "A Journal Devoted To The Interests of Life Insurance" as noted in the masthead.

An eight page issue, volume 2, number 2, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one page sheet, 10 by 13 inches, much wear to the top half of the front leaf including a small piece from a blank margin, otherwise mostly good.

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697135

Lincoln's Baltimore speech... Rare speech given outside of D.C.!

Item #697135

April 19, 1864

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NY, April 19, 1864 



* President Abraham Lincoln - Lecture on Liberty

* Address at Sanitary Fair in Baltimore, Maryland




The most noteworthy content is found on page 4 under the heading, "The Baltimore Fair." which includes excerpts and commentary regarding President Lincoln's Speech in Baltimore, it being one of only three speeches he gave outside o... See More  

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696922

On the Battle of Guilford Court House...

Item #696922

April 24, 1781

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 24, 1781  



* Battle of Guilford Courthouse

* Greensboro, North Carolina

* General Charles Cornwallis loss




Page 2 has some nice war content. The 2nd column begins with: "By accounts from General Greene's army as late as the 24th ultimo, we learn that Lord Cornwallis is retreating towards Cross Creek and that o... See More  

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696918

Maryland resolves for peace, but only if independence is assured...

Item #696918

August 01, 1782

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1782 



* American Revolutionary War

* Maryland for peace




Under: "American Affairs" is a report from Annapolis which includes: "...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...to enable the King of Great Britain to conclude a peace or truce with the United States (b... See More  

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696660

Runaway slave ad, and more...

Item #696660

February 17, 1791

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 1791  Among the back pager ads is one noting: "...state of Maryland on 20th of November, a negro man slave commonly called Will Potts..." with much more. Also one headed: "Ten Pounds Reward" for: "...a Negro Man named Henry..." with descriptive information.

Four pages, good condition.... See More  

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695766

Colorful "camp" newspaper from Fort Meade...

Item #695766

November 20, 1943

'THE IMMUNE' TRIBUNE, 93rd General Hospital, Fort Meade, Maryland, Nov. 20, 1943  This would be considered a "camp" newspaper, such productions done rather crudely at most military installations during WWII to keep informed those stationed there of news, important events, etc.

They were typically produced on a mimeograph machine and on loose pieces of paper. This one is sim... See More  

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695621

The war In Missouri--Federal Atrocities...

Item #695621

January 17, 1862

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 17, 1862 



* Rare rebel publication



Half of the front page is taken up with ads while the other half is filled with Civil War reports, headed: "Notes Of the War" and having many subheads including: "The War In Kentucky--A Yankee's Account of the Military Situation" "A Change of Plan" "The War In Missouri--Fede... See More  

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$77.00
695443

Yacht 'America' wins the first 'America's Cup', hence the name... Cricket...

Item #695443

October 04, 1851

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1851  Inside has a nice half-page print captioned: "The Celebrated Yacht America" being the vessel which won the now-famous international yacht race the very first year it was held, hence the name "America's Cup".

This race remains yacht racing's most coveted prize to this day. There is a detailed description of the ya... See More  

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695307

Much on the Civil War... Civil War map of Acquia Creek...

Item #695307

June 01, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861  



* Battle of Aquia Creek Civil War map

* Union Navy gunboats vs. Confederate batteries

* One of the first battles of the war




The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages. 

The back page includes a Civil War map headed: "Acquia Creek and Its Environs" wit... See More  

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694588

Burning & plundering of Hagerstown...

Item #694588

July 09, 1864

BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, July 9, 1864  



* Ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland

* Confederate General John McCausland, Jr.




Among articles inside are: "Reported Advance of the Rebels in Maryland" "The Rebel Invasion" "The Burning & Plundering at Hagerstown" "Gen. Hunter Reported at Hancock" "The Maryland Raid" "Sacking of Hagerstown by th... See More  

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$29.00
694403

1864 Battle of Monocacy...

Item #694403

July 19, 1864

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 19, 1864  



* Battle of Monocacy - Frederick, Maryland

* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital




Nice to have a Confederate newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. 

The front page has: "The War News" with the latest events of the war, and includes a subhead: "The Battle at Monocacy--Rout of the Enemy" & "R... See More  

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