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Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...
Item #692667
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Jan. 18, 1681 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, particularly with the over 340 year-old date clearly visible in the dateline.The most intriguing aspect of this issue is the imprint at the bottom of t... See More
Over 325 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper... See More
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #649279
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown is just an example of... See More
The death of the 4th Lord Baltimore...
Item #693200
April 19, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, England, April 19, 1715 The front page has a brief mention of the death of the 4th Lord Baltimore (Benedict Leonard Calvert). Also included are two New-England (American colony) appointments.
Complete as a single sheet, 8 1/4 by 14 inches, two handsome engravings in the masthead, great condition.
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #649264
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
News from nearly 300 years ago...
Item #696721
September 23, 1727
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Sept. 23, 1727 A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Obviously much news from London, including a bit noting that: "Several scaffolds erected against the coronation have been demolished by the surveyors o the works, not being substantially built." Another item notes two soldiers were executed at Tyburn for "hou... See More
Early newspaper from Scotland...
Item #696461
July 20, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 17, 1759 A typical newspaper ofd the day from doing one of the final years of the French & Indian War in America. I find no American content save for a brief item: "This week a large quantity of gunpowder was shipped for New York." The back page is entirely taken up with ads.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, partial red tax stam... See More
Four issues from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #692788
November 24, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a lot of 4 issues from the years 1760 (this issue is Lloyd's Evening Post), 1763, 1768 & 1771. Each complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, but with some damage.
News from America...
Item #696143
January 03, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1761 The front page has a short item headed: "America" concerning the death of William Carver, who leave behind 106 descendants.
Page 6 has reports from "America" with datelines of Boston, New York and Philadelphia on the arrival of troops from England, including: "...General Amherst came to town from Albany...eight compan... See More
Cherokee Indians are visiting London...
Item #695154
July 03, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 3, 1762 Page 2 has a very brief item noting: "On Wednesday last the Cherokee Chiefs went to the Tower to see the curiosities there."
Yes, this was the Tower of London. In 1762, a delegation of Cherokee leaders arrived in London for negotiations with King George III following the Anglo-Cherokee War, part of the French & Indian War.
Most... See More
Settling in Florida...
Item #671789
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1767 Among the articles in this issue are: "Curious Observations on Spiders" "Thoughts On Original Sin" "Acts Relative to the Corn Trade" "An Exhortation to Gentlemen of Small Fortunes to Settle in East Florida" which takes over a full page; and more.An article: "Description of a New Invented Draini... See More
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
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.
More on creating the Mason-Dixon Line...
Item #674769
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, for the year 1769 This is the "supplement" issue provided at the end of the year containing various articles much like the regular issues but containing fewer pages. It has just a one-third page masthead and also includes the table of contents on the front page.Articles include an: "Accurate List of the Knights, Burgesses, ... See More
European interest in American wheat...
Item #696463
February 01, 1773
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Feb. 1, 1773 From just before the Revolutionary War began. There is a small bit on page 3 concerning the importation of wheat from America. Otherwise the content is almost entirely European.
Four pages, full red tax stamp on the front page, good condition.
Naval skirmish off the coast of New York...
Item #659851
April 26, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, April 26, 1777 The back page has a letter from a ship of war at New York in which some details of a naval encounter are mentioned.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, red tax stamp on page 3, nice condition.
Skirmish near Monk's Corner, South Carolina...
Item #681066
June 06, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, June 6, 1782 Paged 3s has a report headed "America" from the South Carolina Gazette at Charleston, with an account of a skirmish: "...detachment of cavalry...A bridge separated the two parties & some shot were exchanged over it. Our cavalry then charged the Rebels, who immediately gave way & were pursued...which leads towards Monk... See More
New York Loyalists are nervous that the British will abandon them...
Item #644622
August 15, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 15, 1782 Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "The people here are in a great consternation on a rumour among us, that, the British forces are to evacuate this & every part of America, which has had such an effect on the Loyalists that some of them have already sent off their best effects to Barbadoes & Antigua...". Another item from Paris no... See More
Death of King George III's son...
Item #696684
May 08, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, England, May 8, 1783 The front page begins with a report of the death of King George III's four year-old son: "On Saturday last...died his Royal Highness Prince Octavius, his Majesty's youngest son, to the great grief of his Majesty and all the Royal Family." There is another reference to his death on the front page.
Four pages, good condi... See More
Suspected Loyalists is hanged, after the war...
Item #674647
October 28, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 28, 1783 Page 5 has a letter noting: "...trade of this port is at a very low ebb...nor do I expect it will revive until the States of America obtain a more settled government, which...seems to be at a very considerable distance...the state of Virginia...is under the control of a governor & council..." and more. Another small item has: "O... See More
News from America...
Item #690763
May 15, 1784
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1784 Inside has over a full column of reports headed: "America - From the South Carolina Gazette". Datelines are from Charleston, regarding people having slaves; Hartford, concerning government jurisdiction in Vermont, with mention of the Green Mountain Boys; Philadelphia, concerning settling in Kentucky and Virginia; also a report from the &q... See More
News from "Carolina" and Nova Scotia...
Item #692527
January 03, 1785
THE MORNING POST, & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 3, 1785 Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter from New Brunswick, in [North] Carolina" which is a case of brutality. Then: "American News" which is actually a report of a speech by the governor of Nova Scotia at Halifax, with the response from the Assembly.
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, good cond... See More
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
Enshrinement of Voltaire in the Pantheon... Thomas Paine's 'The Rights of Man'...
Item #686806
September 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1791 The top of the front page has: "VOLTAIRE!" which is a report from Paris describing the tribute to him, the consecration of his body at the French Pantheon, & much on the funeral procession which carries over to page 2.
Page 2 also has: "The Creed of Voltaire" as well as a report from Portsmouth that: "Last Friday the Co... See More
Mention of the Northwest Indian War...
Item #673369
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1793 Near the back is nearly half a page of news headed: "America" which reports on a legal issue concerning the ability of a person from one state suing another in another state. Also mention that: "...The Americans have experienced a defeat by the Indians between Detroit & Miami towns in which, it was reported, 700 of the former wer... See More
Handsome newspaper... John Hancock on the front page...
Item #689113
June 27, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 27, 1793 As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
The front page features a half column document to the Mass. Senate which relates to fraudulent payments to veterans of the Revolutionary War, many of whom are deceased. It is signed in type: John Hancock.
Four... See More
Much on Indian troubles... Did LaFayette die?
Item #669169
October 19, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1793 Page 2 has several reports of trouble with Indians, one from Pittsburgh with good detail, and another headed "Georgia", and then a: "...Letter from the Territory South of the Ohio" with has two reports.
Page 3 has a report of the death of LaFayette, which would prove to be false as he lived until 1834.
Four pages, very nice cond... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #695837
February 07, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with ads including ten illustrated ship ads, plus a: "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway, with details, and: "A Man Servant" wanted. Page 2 has much discussion in Congress o... See More
Printed during George Washington's administration...
Item #692551
December 18, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 18, 1794 The back page is filled with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads. The back page also has an ad for a runaway slave, with details. And the front page also has a runaway reward ad.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
January 01, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
Border troubles with Canada... Treaty with the Indians...
Item #669065
February 25, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 25, 1795 Page 2 has a report beginning: "The United States have lately concluded a Treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora and Stockbridge Indians residing in the Oneida country...". Also a report: "The western posts, which have so long been a bone of contention between the United States and Create Britain...are four in n... See More
A letter signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #691041
August 18, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 18, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 2 has a report which includes a list: "...of the states (which) were divided on the question respecting the ratification of the Treaty with Great Britain..." and followed by a list of: "Th
Franch meddling in American affairs...
Item #692528
February 10, 1796
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Feb. 10, 1796 The back page has most of a column headed: "America" with bits including: "...French Ambassador Fanchet...had been very instrumental in fomenting the late rebellion in the Western States against the government, and that he had endeavoured to raise a party to overthrow the government of United States. In this plot were involved Se... See More
Runaway slave ads...
Item #684633
May 26, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, May 26, 1796 The front page has an ad: "For Sale, A healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 3 has two runway slave ads headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward" and "Five Pounds Reward" with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section but causes no loss of readability, otherwise in... See More
Thomas Paine in France...
Item #677445
September 14, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 14, 1796 The front page has an address by: "Thomas Paine to the Council of Five Hundred". Paine spent much o the 1790's in France where he was very involved in the French Revolution. Much reporting from Paris on page 2 has well.
The back page has several notices for the sale of land in the "West", two being parce... See More
Washington heads for home...
Item #677447
September 24, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 24, 1796 Page 2 has a brief item stating simply: "Philadelphia--This morning the President of the United States set out for Mount Vernon."
Also a nice report concerning: "Commodore Barney, from a letter on board the frigate Harmony near Bermuda.
The back page has five notices for the sale of Western lands, two from the N... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #692495
October 26, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 26, 1796 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements.
The back page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a notice from the Treasury Dept. headed: "Lands of the United States". This concerns the sale of land: "...in the territory north-west of the Ohio and ... See More
Land for sale in America... The Napoleonic War...
Item #696656
November 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Nov. 23, 1796 The front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a wealth of reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe. The back page has two detailed notices from the Secretary of the Treasury concerning the sale of lands in the western portion of the country.
Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.
Napoleon... A ladies' academy..
Item #696655
April 01, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, April 1, 1797 The front page begins with a lengthy letter signed in type: Buonaparte, written to his "Executive Directory". Inside includes ads for a "Ladies Academy" and a runway Negro woman headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Much on the William Blount affair...
Item #676953
July 15, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 15, 1797 Page 2 has much timely discussion of the troubling William Blount affair with report headed: "Blount's Expulsion" and "Remarks on Blount's Affair".
In 1790 President George Washington appointed William Blount, a Republican, as governor of the newly formed Tennessee Territory. When Tennessee entered the Union in 1796, the ... See More
A very short-lived magazine...
Item #685684
June 02, 1798
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June 2, 1798 An uncommon title which lasted only from Feb., 1798 thru June, 1799, during which time it was suspended for 6 months due to the death of the editor.
Contents include a wide range of eclectic articles, one of which is: "Origin of the Game of Chess". The back page is taken up with "Intelligence" with news reports of the day w... See More
Thrilled to meet George Washington...
Item #683815
November 21, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 21, 1798 Page 2 has an item from Norfolk: "The trial of the ship Niger, captured some time ago by the United States frigate Constitution...after a long hearing she was liberated...".
An item from Baltimore has: "This morning arrived in town, Lieutenant General Washington. He left Spurrier's pretty early & aligh... See More
Just a three cent reward is offered...
Item #684733
September 07, 1799
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 7, 1799 various news reports of the day inside with the front page taken up with ads. Among them is a reward advertisement at the bottom of the front page: "Three Cents Reward" for a runaway servant girl, with description. Included is: "...proud, bold and impudent, a noted lyar..." which perhaps deval... See More
Just a half a cent reward is offered...
Item #684732
September 24, 1799
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1799 Perhaps the best content is the reward advertisement at the bottom of the front page: "Half A Cent Reward" for a runaway apprentice boy, with description. Included is: "...remarkable for being a noted liar..." which perhaps devalues his worth.
Four pages, archival strengthening at the blank ... See More
A note from New York...
Item #690981
January 25, 1800
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Jan. 25, 1800 The masthead features a handsome engraving. Although the issue features mostly British & other European reports, have 3 has a brief item being a piece from an: "Extract of a Letter to a Merchant in this City, from his Correspondent at New York" which mentions: "Our commerce has been obstructed for two months by a r... See More
On criticisms of Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #667534
October 22, 1801
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 22, 1801 The front page has 1 1/2 columns headed: "Politics" which addresses a writer who criticized Jefferson's inaugural address.
It begins: "Your anger breaks out in a paroxysm of rage when you come to consider that part of Mr. Jefferson's inaugural address, in which he remarks---'Sometimes it i... See More
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.
Slave insurrection planned in Virginia...
Item #693158
May 18, 1802
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 18, 1802 Page 2 has an item concerning clockmaker Jacob Alrichs. Also a report of a slave insurrection near Lynchburg, noting: "...that a conspiracy among the negroes there...some of the ringleaders...are in custody...The plan of those misguided wretches was to have...massacred their masters & all others that opposed their measures...to effect thei... See More
Early Charleston: slave ads...
Item #691325
February 04, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 4, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South.
Page 3 has amongst the ads one headed: "About 54 Valuable NEGROES" with details on them. Also: "Absented Themselves" noting: "...two Negro fellow, the one named Champaigne...the other Charles..." with descriptions of each. And yet another: "At Privat... See More
Confirming the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #685041
July 02, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1803 The front page has: "TWO MILLIONS!!! An Act Making Further Provision for the Expenses attending the intercourse Between the U.S. and Foreign Nations" which is signed in type by he President: Th. Jefferson.
Inside has no fewer than two reports concerning confirmation of the Louisiana Purchase from France with 3 dispatches datelined from Paris including... See More
An Act of the Massachusetts legislature...
Item #695014
April 16, 1804
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, April 16, 1804 Much of the front page is taken up with " An Act" of the Mass. legislature.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor loss at some margins does not affect any tex.
On the death of the Rhode Island governor...
Item #695025
October 28, 1805
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 28, 1805 Pages 1 and 2 contain reports on the life & funeral of Arthur Jenner, late governor of Rhode Island. Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, good condition.
Secret message of President Jefferson...
Item #693201
August 13, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 13, 1810 The front page begins with the report of a secret message, prefaced with: "The following is given to the public as the celebrated secret message of President Jefferson, on the 6th of Dec. 1805, respecting our relations with Spain and France, concerning Louisiana. As one of the important documents of the Jeffersonian period, we have though... See More
General Smyth's handbill on recruiting to invade Canada...
Item #692538
November 25, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 25, 1812 Page 2 has: "Interesting Letters - from Maj. General Van Rensselaer...to Brig General Smyth of the troops of the United States. Also a letter from Henry Denison of the U.S. brig Argus concerning a naval encounter. Then a letter to the Secretary of the Navy which includes a handbill from General Smyth concerning efforts "...to proceed to the counties of... See More
Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #692539
December 05, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1812 Inside has: "From Halifax" with some War of 1812 reports: "The Northern Army" and "Army of the Centre" which also have war reports. Much of a column is taken up with election-related reports including a lengthy article "The Union of the States".
Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #689811
April 21, 1813
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 21, 1813 Among reports within on the War of 1812: "Blockading Squadron" "Madison & A Navy" "Trouble in the Camp" "British Watering Place" "Lewiston Safe" "Further Particulars"; a letter from "Urbanna" with military activities; other items.
Four pages, handsome... See More
Details of Com. Rodgers' cruise... Much more naval news...
Item #695203
October 12, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Oct 12, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter titled: "Rodgers's Cruise" being his letter to the Secretary of the Navy, signed in type: Jno. Rodgers, detailing his naval exploits of the previous months. The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with a: "Li... See More
General Harrison on the Battle of the Thames...
Item #693188
October 23, 1813
THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY MUSEUM, Oct. 23, 1813 Page 3 has almost a full column taken up with various reports on the War of 1813, including events in Louisiana, and several mentions of General Wm. H. Harrison, particularly his account of this historic Battle of the Thames, a victory over the Indians.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #695228
March 08, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 8, 1814 The entire front page is taken up with various "Documents" explaining the causes of the failure of the American on the Northern Frontier and which accompanied the report of the Secretary of War. Included are 6 letters signed in type: H. Dearborn.
Much reporting on the War of 1812 continues on page 2, and page 2 is mostly taken up with: "Rodger... See More
Fine reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #693157
October 19, 1814
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 19, 1814 Much on the War of 1812 with the front page containing: "Negotiations at Ghent" and inside has: "The Peacock and Pelican" "Gen. Izard's Army" "General Order" "The Negotiation for Peace" "British Barbarity" "Confirmation of Gen. Jackson's Victory" Successful Cruise & Extraordinary V... See More
Nice on Thomas Jefferson... Letter from Ben Franklin...
Item #695606
September 28, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Sept. 28, 1816 Nearly a full page is taken up with a great biographical article headed: "The Sage of Monticello", Thomas Jefferson.
Also: "Scottish Music" is an article signed by: Benjamin Franklin from 1762. Also: "The Appalachicola Fort' takes most of a page.
A very uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 ... See More
Jefferson on where the Revolutionary War began: Virginia or Massachusetts...
Item #667535
December 26, 1818
THE PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Dec. 26, 1818 The front page features a nearly full column: "Letter From Mr. Jefferson" which concerns his thoughts on the question whether the Revolution began in Massachusetts or Virginia. Near the end Jefferson comments on his failing health and comments on that of John Adams as well.
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Indians & area around St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #672157
September 29, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 29, 1821 Perhaps the best item is the report with the small heading: "Florida" which takes about three-quarters of a page and has much on the area around St. Augustine, Florida, including some talk of the Indians there as well.
The text begins: "Although St. Augustine can never become commercially important, having neither a back c... See More
Much on General Andrew Jackson and Florida...
Item #693165
October 31, 1821
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 31, 1821 The front page has a: "Proclamation" sigh nerd in type by: Andrew Jackson, as governor of Florida, in which he: "... orders certain troublesome Spanish officers to quite the Floridas...". Plus there is an editorial on this headed: "Florida".
Page 2 has: "Gen. Jackson and Florida" as well as: &q... See More
A pair of issues of this iconic British newspaper...
Item #693189
December 30, 1821
JOHN BULL, London, a pair of issues dated May 6 and December 30, 1821 John Bull was the personification of the United Kingdom, in much the same way as Uncle Sam is for the United States. This title began just the year prior, and is filled with various British reports and ads.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, red tax stamp on the front page, 11 by 16 inches, good condition.... See More
Blackfoot Indians... The slave trade...
Item #689401
August 23, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 23, 1823 Among the reports is a 4 1/2 page continued article: "Christian Indians". Also: "Indian War concerning the Blackfoot Indians in t he Fort Atkinson vicinity.
Also: "Emigration" "The Pirates" in the Caribbean; "Catskill Mountains" "The Slave Trade" and an article on the sale of: &q... See More
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #695505
October 01, 1828
SALEM COURIER, Massachusetts, Oct. 1, 1828 The most prominent feature is the terrific engraving of the eagle in the masthead, having a 7 3/4 inch wingspread making this a very displayable newspaper & the reason for its inclusion in the private collection.
Four pages, very nice condition.
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #686287
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830 The prime feature would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed & wordy address takes over 9 pages and is signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other it... See More
Georgia & the Cherokee Indians... Andrew Jackson...
Item #689407
January 08, 1831
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1831 Among the many articles inside is a brief one headed: "Indian Rights" which cites a letter by Thomas Jefferson from 1791 beginning: "The Indians have a right to the occupation of their lands...".
Following it is: "Georgia And the Cherokees". There is also much reporting from Congress which includes two letters each... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688199
July 07, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1832 The middle of page 3 has an article on the on-going Black Hawk Indian War, noting in part: "...General Atkinson was to march on that day with the Illinois militia...to attack the Indians who were stationed on Rock River...with a party of 40 or 50 Indians and killed five...General Dodge...fell in with a party of 11 Sac Indians strong... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688207
July 19, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1832 Page 2 has an article: "Indian War" being a letter from Vandalia, Illinois, noting near the beginning: "...we are again in arms against our old enemy, the Black Hawk..." and also: "...His forces are said to amount to about 1200 men, mostly of the Sac and Fox tribes..." with more.
This is followed by anothe... See More
Davy Crockett....
Item #686276
May 10, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 10, 1834 A brief item at the top of an inside page mentions: "Col. Crockett is yet on his "tower" to the north, and has much amused the people by his originalities, and the broad good humor that plays on his "honest face".
There is much reporting from Congress, and also an article headed: "Great Aeronautic Expedition&... See More
President Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #693181
December 06, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1834 The prime content would be the annual state-of-the-union address, contained in full on seven pages & signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson.
An extremely lengthy address, it touches upon a wide variety of topics & events in the process of reviewing the year 1834, and plans for the future. This address takes close to half o... See More
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #692664
October 31, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 31, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving on the front page.
The ftpg. has: "On the Moral Corruption of the Popish Hierarc... See More
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
Item #638125
November 07, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835 Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem to be a result of the Battle of Gonzales (first battle of the Texas war for independence) but there is no direct reference to it. Included are: "....It was confidently asserted at Vera... See More
Slavery, slavery, slavery... Formal election of Van Buren...
Item #693488
February 16, 1837
VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Feb. 16, 1837 Page 2 has: "SLAVERY! SLAVERY!! SLAVERY!!!" which begins: "It is an abominable system, in very possible view of it..." with much more. This is followed by: "Slavery In Kentucky" which includes a quote by Henry Clay: "Slavery is a curse to the master, a wrong, a grievous wrong to the slave. In the abstract it is all ... See More
Jews are moving to Palestine...
Item #692868
March 23, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, March 23, 1839 Page 4 has a brief report: "The Jews Moving for Palestine" which notes in part: "Within a few years great numbers have gone thither...about 40,000, and are increasing in multitude by large annual additions...a large number of Israelites from the states of Morocco arrived at Marseilles in order to embark there for the coast of Syria &... See More
Early from Kentucky...
Item #693195
September 05, 1840
LOUISVILLE LITERARY NEWS-LETTER, Kentucky, Sept. 5, 1840 The subtitle states: "Devoted To News, Science, Literature and the Arts." Among the articles are: "Sketches In The West" "A Visit to the Savage Island" "Gambling & Gamblers" with "News" reports on the back page.
Eight pages, 11 by 15 3/4 inches, a period notation at the very top, n... See More
Horace Greeley supports William Harrison...
Item #693141
January 16, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Jan. 16, 1841 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election.
The content is almost entirely political & includes: "The Popular Vote For President" "Better Times" "Prairie Sketches" "General Harrison's Course & Opinions" and much more.
Four pages... See More
Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...
Item #685076
August 21, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841 Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler.
The back page has a brief item concerning the: "Mormons" noting: "The Trenton, N. J. State Gazette states ... See More
Early anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #678304
May 18, 1843
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, May 18, 1843 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 18 years before the Civil War.
Most of the front page is taken up with the continued: "Address To the Non-slaveholders of the South on the Social and Political Evils of Slavery". Other items include: "Tenth Anniversary of the American Anti-Slavery Society"
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Much on slavery...
Item #693490
February 19, 1845
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Feb. 19, 1845 The front page has nearly 3 columns taken up with: "A Discussion of the Subject of Slavery, to the Rev. Richard Fuller, D.D."
Inside includes: "Slavery" concerning an ad for a runaway slave girl; "The French Press on Slavery", and s small report noting: "A cargo of native Africans, numbering 178 souls, has arri... See More
The siege of Vera Cruz during the Mexican War...
Item #691610
April 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 16, 1847 The back page has: "Letters From the Seat of War" the first datelined: "Camp at Agua Nueva, Mexico" concerning a recent victory, with credit to General Zachary Taylor. Then another letter beginning: "...I have seen the siege of Vera Cruz and was present at the surrender of 4,000 Mexican soldiers..."... See More
Latest reports from the Mexican War...
Item #691659
June 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1847 Inside has 4 1/2 columns of a large number of reports on the Mexican War, headed: "The March Upon the Rio Grande" plus a letter signed by: Z. Taylor from Corpus Christi, Texas headed: "Headquarters Army of Occupation" "Latest From Vera Cruz" and "From General Taylor's Army".
Four ... See More
Latest on the Mexican War...
Item #690598
July 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1847 Page 3 has: "The Course of the War" which takes three-quarters of a column; "From Jalapa" takes two-thirds of a column and has a wealth of war news.
Also: "Late From Vera Cruz" is on the war, and a report: "Late From California".
Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner does not affect any... See More
Great news from the Mexican War... Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695246
August 12, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 2 has a great wealth of reporting from the Mexican War, including historic reports on General Scott having come to the gates of Mexico City, one of th
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Helping the distressed Mormons... The Mexican War...
Item #692464
October 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 1847 Page 3 has an article: "Adjourned Meeting for the Relief of the Distressed Mormons" mentioning: "...adopt measures for raising...some relief for the large body of emigrating Mormons--men, women, and children--now in the wilderness of Iowa in a destitute & suffering condition...".
The top of page 3 also has... See More
Colonel John Fremont's court martial trial... The President sells public land in many states...
Item #691594
January 06, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 1848 Page 3 has a report headed: "Army Court Martial" of Colonel Fremont for failing to follow orders of a superior in California during the Mexican War. Included are 4 letters signed in type: J. C. Fremont and two signed by: Gen. S.W. Kearny.
Also on page 3 is much reporting from the House of Rep. headed: "Relating To T... See More
Reports from the Mexican War...
Item #695506
October 28, 1848
BURRITT'S CHRISTIAN CITIZEN, Worcester, Mass., April 24, 1847 The masthead features a pastoral engraving, showing a lion sleeping with a lamb.
Although much of the content is religious there are other items as well including reports from the Mexican War: "Another Battle In Mexico" "Gen. Taylor and the Presidency" "Equal Suffrage & the Religious Press" &... See More
Col. Fremont's disastrous fourth expedition...
Item #696647
March 29, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1849 The top of the front page has a nicer account headed: "Col. Fremont--A Distressing Report" which is concerning his fateful fourth expedition in the West during which his party was caught in a snowstorm in Colorado causing loss of ten of his men & 130 of his pack mules. Near the end is: "...Later reports say that... See More
California is not all it's cracked up to be...
Item #686979
April 19, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1849 Page 3 has: "Return of Californians" which has two accounts, one beginning: "It is just beginning to be discovered that this going to California is not the holyday business it is generally represented to be...".
Four pages, very nice condition.
The California Gold Rush... Early print of James K. Polk...
Item #680496
June 30, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 30, 1849 The front page has a print of: "Louis Kossuth", the President of Hungary, with related text.
But the better content is on page 2 with almost a full column headed: "California" with some fine content on the early period of the Gold Rush, including at least two letters. The photos do not show the full report.
Page 2 has a... See More
Latest news from the Gold Rush...
Item #696645
August 10, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 1849 Page 3 has a variety of reports under: "From California" which has the latest reports concerning the Gold Rush, a few bits noting: "...Gold is plenty, large quantities being brought every day from the placers...The quantity was thought inexhaustible...The health at the placers is very bad...A kind of Lynch law remai... See More
A woman gold miner... Harshness of California life...
Item #692461
December 18, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1849 Page 3 has an interesting letter headed: "California Items" concerning: "The only white woman that I have seen in the mines...came here from Calcutta...dresses in trousers & wears a thin hat & red shirt as most of the miners do...Failing in business & becoming poor, he determined to dig a fortune out of ... See More
Much on the California Gold Rush...
Item #684227
June 26, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, June 26, 1850 Over half of the front page is taken up with a great wealth of detailed reports headed: "Two Weeks Later From California" "Destructive Conflagration in San Francisco". Among the subheads are: "The Conflagration" "Mining Items" "Auburn Dry Diggings" "Yuba City--Gold Discovered in the Buttes&quo... See More
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284
HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determined that he would have a free hand on "Household Words". Dickens directed every aspect of the magazine's production. He wrote for the magazine, solicited contributions and revise... See More
On the death of Henry Clay...
Item #691662
July 03, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 3, 1852 Most of page 2 is taken up with eulogies in Congress on the life of Henry Clay who died just a few days prior. They are introduced with: "Congressional--Eulogies Of Henry Clay" "We make room today for the remainder of the brief speeches made in the House...on the announcement of the death of Mr. Clay, as follows:...&... See More
California news... Women needed in Australia...
Item #691722
December 14, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1852 Page 3 has: "California Intelligence" taking half a column, reporting on the great fire in Sacramento, plus other items.
Also within: "Female Emigration To Australia" noting that it is: "...successful in an eminent degree...The first consisted of 39 females of respectable character--mostly distressed need... 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
The sequoias of California...
Item #685776
April 13, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1853 Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various small reports from the West Coast. One item seems to refer to the giant sequoias: "A tree of the Sierras, which rises to the height of four hundred feet, and is of immense diameter, exudes a juice that when crystallized takes the name of pine sugar...".
Four pa... See More
On the Kansas-Nebraska Act...
Item #693265
May 25, 1854
NEW YORK OBSERVER, Secular Department (there was also a 'Religious Department' edition), May 25, 1854 Page 2 has a: "Letter From Washington" which is a nice editorial concerning he controversial Kansas-Nebraska Act, which would become law in just 5 days: May 30.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an 1854 bill that mandated “popular sovereignty", allowing settlers of a ... See More
Horseracing, other sports, and much more...
Item #696989
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1857 * Pre-Civil War sporting publication
"A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage" which features an engraving of a horse racing scene in the masthead.
Although this eclectic title covers all the fields noted in the masthead, horse racing seems to be the greater focus.
Sixteen pages, 12 by 18 inches, very... See More
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Baseball before the Civil War...
Item #675243
January 10, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 10, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume 1 issue.
Inside has most of a column taken up with an article headed: "Base Ball - The Eckford Club" which is a detailed article on one of the for... See More
Early Chicago scenes...
Item #689875
April 11, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 11, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly". Among the many prints are a front page print of: "The Emperor & Empress of Austria".
Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
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Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
Pre-Civil War baseball, in a sporting newspaper...
Item #695716
April 25, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 25, 1857 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
The bottom of page 6 has a small report headed: "Base Ball" noting in part: "A meeting of the Atlantic Base Ball Club of the city of Brooklyn was held...the following officers were unanimously elected fo... See More
Pre-Civil War prints of Columbus and Xenia, Ohio...
Item #690017
December 12, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1857 Two pages with text includes four prints of: "Columbus and Xenia, Ohio" including: "View of the Lunatic Asylum, Columbus" "Bridge Over the Big Darby, Ohio" "Ohio Penitentiary at Columbus" and; "Railroad Station at Xenia". A few other prints as well.
Sixteen pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
Prophetic word (?) from Lord Stanley... Reverend Henry Ward Beecher..
Item #698412
March 22, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1858
* Lord Stanley predicts the greatness of Russia and America
* Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and The Great Awakening
Page 2 has an interesting article headed: "Lord Stanley on the Future Greatness of America and Russia", which time would prove to be prophetic. Page 4 has: "The Great Awakening - The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher at Burton's", which i... See More
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
Nice letter from the Pike's Peak Gold Rush...
Item #683849
September 25, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 1858 Page 3 has a detailed article headed: "The Kansas Gold Region", which we now call the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. At the time Pike's Peak was in the Western Kansas Territory, the Colorado Territory not being formed until 1861.
The report includes a letter which mentions near the beginning; "...The excitem... See More
St. Paul from before the Civil War...
Item #692504
October 14, 1858
SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minnesota, Oct. 14, 1858 A wide variety of news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements from before the Civil War. Uncommon from this Northern city.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.
Gold near Pike's Peak... Revolution in Haiti...
Item #693472
February 26, 1859
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 26, 1859 Page 4 has a lengthy report: "Pike's Peak" with talks or gold being found in "Wester Kansas", as Colorado was known at the time.
Page 6 begins with: "The Revolution In Hayti" which takes a full column.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
1859 Pike's Peak Gold Mining as a marketing ploy...
Item #698426
March 22, 1859
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Huron County, Ohio, March 22, 1859
* Pike's Peak Gold Mining as an advertising hook
* Who should go to Pike's Peak
* Easier for negros in Massachusetts than foreigners (?)
The back page has a bold ad which appears to be seeking workers for the Pike Peak Gold Mines, but upon further inspection, the ad is actually for A. H. ROSE & CO's Store. However, ... See More
Very ornate masthead... Harvard University...
Item #695841
April 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 30, 1859 This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "Chalk-Sunday in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland"; an early view of: "Harvard University Cambridge, Mass." "The Ship 'Bleroie Castle' i... See More
First British touring cricket team... Much on baseball...
Item #696361
October 08, 1859
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 8, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 4 and 5 have considerable coverage of the historic: "Great International Cricket Matches!" involving the team from England. This was the first-ever overseas cricket tour by a British team & received muc... See More
John Brown's Harper's Ferry invasion... Lydia Maria Child's letter...
Item #692549
November 19, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 19, 1859 Page 5 has column heads: "The Panic At Harper's Ferry" "1,000 Men In Arms" "Powder & Minnie Balls Sent On" "Not a Single Enemy to be Found" "He Humbugs the Whole Country" "Virginians Enraged at Him" "They Feel Humiliated".
Another entire column is taken up with a report headed: &quo... See More
Much on Sayers and Heenan with the championship match just weeks away... A journey to the Plains...
Item #696360
February 18, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 18, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
With the world title boxing match scheduled for April 17 there are many articles relating to John Heenan and Tom Sayers.
Page 3 has reports concerning the upcoming Match, as do pages 5 & 15 as shown in the pho... See More
Just before joining the Southern Confederacy...
Item #695332
November 11, 1860
THE DAILY TRUE DELTA, New Orleans, Nov. 11, 1860 This issue was printed just 2 1/2 months before Louisiana would secede from the Union and become part of the Confederacy.
Not surprisingly there are some war-related articles including: "The Policy of the South" "Important News From South Carolina" "Great Excitement at Charleston" "Attempted Removal of Gover... See More
With a Civil War map of Washington & vicinity...
Item #695308
May 11, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 11, 1861 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 is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "A Strategic Map of the Seat of War" showing from Baltimore, to Hagerstown, to Washington, to Port Tobacco, to the Chesapeake, to Port Deposit, and all b
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Much on the Civil War... Civil War map of Acquia Creek...
Item #695307
June 01, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1861 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" with a lengthy caption. Page 5 has columns heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Stampede of Slaves from Maryland &am... See More
Very lengthy account of the Battle of Manassas...
Item #690634
August 20, 1861
THE WORTLD, New York, Aug. 20, 1861 Fully half of the front page is taken up with: "THE BATTLE OF BULL RUN" "Mr. Russell's Account of the Rout" "Consequences of the Defeat".
This very detailed account of the first major battle of the Civil War continues on to page 5 where it takes over a full column.
Much other Civil War reporting as well including first c... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #691452
September 13, 1861
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1861 The front page has various column heads on the Civil War: "Skirmish on the Potomac" "Rosecrans Hard After Floyd" "Skirmishing In Missouri" "From Gen. Rosecrans' Expedition" and more.
Four pages, large folio size, the folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #692602
October 29, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 29, 1861 Among the front pagfe column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Fight at Ball's Bluff" "Official Eulogy of the National Troops" "Secretary Cameron's Third Letter on Fugitive Slaves" "Price's Army Still in Retreat" "Dissatisfaction Among his Troops" "Brilliant... See More
A Charles Dickens publication...
Item #649245
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.Disbound without wrappers. The image is an examp... See More
Battle of Fort Donelson...
Item #691792
February 19, 1862
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 19, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT BATTLE" "The Capture of Fort Donelson" "Details of The Fight" "Gallant Conduct of the Illinois Regiments" "Desperate Fighting on Both Sides" "How the Fort Was Taken" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, once folded into ... See More
Nearly full page Civil War map...
Item #669628
February 22, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 22, 1862 Almost the entirety of page 3 is taken up with a great & very detailed Civil War map captioned: "Map of Kentucky And Part of Tennessee" with the balance of the page being text concerning it.
Also, over half of page2 is taken up with various military reports from the Civil War.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.... See More
Cartridge factory explosion... Civil War news...
Item #695331
March 31, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 31, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Killed & Wounded at Winchester" "Beaufort, N.C. Occupied" "Fort Macon Not Yet Surrendered" "Bombardment of Island No. 10" "The War in Arkansas" "A Skirmish In Missouri" "Affairs In Tennessee" "The Latest From Key Wes... See More
Recruits are needed... Special message signed by President Lincoln...
Item #693481
May 28, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Brisk Recruiting for Volunteer Organizations" "News From Gen. Banks' Army" 'The Rebels Retreating to Winchester" "The Military Furor" and more.
Page 4 has: "Special Message of President Lincoln" "His Review of the Origin & Conduct of the War&qu... See More
Map of the Vicksburg vicinity...
Item #691460
July 13, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD July 13, 1862 The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map headed: "The Bombardment Of Vicksburg - Location of the City & the New Canal--Present Position of the Union Fleets."
There are many ftpg. column on the Civil War including: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Sketch of Vicksburg & Surrounding Country" "Strength of... See More
Abe Lincoln and John Hunt Morgan...
Item #691135
July 18, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, July 18, 1862 Page 3 has a short: "President's Message" signed in type by: Abraham Lincoln, relating to suppressing insurrections.
Much war-related news throughout including items headed: "A Victory in Missouri" "The Rebels concentrating in Missouri" "Bitterness of the Arkansas Rebels" "Morgan's Freeb... See More
Battle of Gaines's Mills...
Item #172590
July 19, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1862 The front page has: "Brigadier-General George A. M'Call" "Brigadier-General Fitz-John Porter" and "The 'White House' On the Pamunky, Lately Occupied by the Union Forces".
Other prints inside include: "The Army of the Potomac--Captain De Hart's Battery Shelling the Rebel Advance at the Battle of G... See More
Astrology newspaper predicts the future of the Civil War...
Item #689801
September 01, 1862
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, July, Aug., Sept., 1862, 1862 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. A single issue for these 3 months.
The full front page is a print of: "Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French".... See More
Bull Run and much more...
Item #691131
September 01, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Important Army News" "The rebel Occupation of Manassas Junction" "McClellan Demanding that the Defenses of Washington Be Put in Good Order" "Exodus of Contrabands [slaves]" "Alarm In Washington" "How McClellan Gets the Command" "O... See More
Rebels invading Pennsylvania...
Item #694595
October 11, 1862
BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, Oct. 11, 1862 Among the page 2 column heads on the Civil War are: "Exciting News!" "Rebel Invasion of Pennsylvania" "Stewart's Rebellion "Cavalry in Chambersburg" "Its Surrender A Necessity" "Preparations to Punish the Invaders" "Great Federal Victory in Kentucky" "Total Rout of Bragg At Ch... See More
Abraham Lincoln's general order...
Item #690844
November 17, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 17, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM WASHINGTON" "General Order from the President" "A More Strict Observance of the Sabbath in the Army and Navy Enjoined" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Also: "From Gen. Burnside's Army" "Sturgis' Division Crossing the Rappahannock on ... See More
Wealth of front page Civil War reports...
Item #696680
November 19, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 19, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army of the Potomac Moving to a; New Line of Operations" "Warrenton Evacuated" "Aquia Creek to be General Burnside's Base of Operations" "Col. Vandever's Expedition & Success" "The War in the Southwest" "Graphic Description of the Battle o... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #688714
December 24, 1862
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1862 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
The front page has: "The Great Battle At Fredericksburg" which takes nearly 3 columns with many subheads including: "Scenes In Fredericksburg" "A General Advance Ordered" and more.
Much m... See More
From the Oneida Community... Civil War era...
Item #649300
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, Civil War era A lot of ten issues from this well-known socialistic "commune" from during the Civil War but with minimal war-related content. Four pages each, 10 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
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Wendell Phillips' speech on the future...
Item #690843
February 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From Key West" "The Capture of the British Steamer Peter & the Rebel Steamer Virginia" "Gen. Dix's Dept." and more.
The back page has: "OUR FUTURE" "Wendell Phillips Paints it Before an Immense Brooklyn Audience" "Abraham Lincoln a Mo... See More
Battle map of Wapping Heights, Virginia...
Item #681772
August 01, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 1, 1863 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Fight At Wapping Heights. Locality of the Brilliant Union Charges by which the Heights Were Carried."
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Battle of Wapping Heights" "Operations of Buford's Cavalry..." "Gallant Charge of Part of Gen. Ward... See More
On the Lawrence, Kansas, massacre...
Item #690414
August 25, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE , Aug. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Attack Upon Chattanooga" "Reports from Lee's Army" "Disposal of Negroes Taken in Arms" "Joe Johnston in Command of the Rebels" "The Rebel Works Very Strong" "The Siege of Charleston" and more.
Page 5 has: "The Massacre At La... See More
Morris Island... Charleston harbor...
Item #695839
August 29, 1863
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1863 The front page features an illustration of: "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." and an article on him as well.
Inside has 4 halfpg. prints: "The 'Hartford,' Admiral Farragut's Flag-Ship, Arriving at New York and Returning the Salutes of Foreign Frigates", "Explosion of a Torpedo Under the Bow of the Uni... See More
Jeff Davis' speech to the troops...
Item #691445
October 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "His Address to the Soldiers" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis... See More
Lincoln and the coming draft... Much war reporting...
Item #690635
February 01, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 1, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Grant's Department" "Mysterious Disappearance of Joe Johnston's Army" 'Advance of Our Forces to Tunnel Hill" "The Rebels Beaten in a Cavalry Engagement" "Gen. Kelley's Department" "Capture of a Supply Train by the Rebels" "THE ... See More
Negro soldiers, Negro labor, free Negroes...
Item #691784
March 21, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Military Operations & Preparations in Louisiana" "Gen. Banks To Occupy Alexandria" "Madisonville Evacuated by Our Troops" "Admirable Working of Gen. Banks' Negro Labor System" "Affairs In Tennessee" "A Glance at the Military Situation" &q... See More
Many prints of the Civil War... Execution of a Negro soldier...
Item #172796
July 09, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1864 The front page has prints of: "Capt. J. Henry Sleeper, Commanding the 10th Massachusetts Battery" and "Sleeper's Battery" with a related article. Pages 2 & 3 have reports on the Civil War and includes a letter signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Other prints within include a full page: "General Grant's Campaign--T... See More
Lincoln for President advertisement...
Item #691065
August 17, 1864
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, Aug. 17, 1864 The top of page 2 has a nice political notice supporting: "For President In 1864 ABRAHAM LINCOLN - For Vice President ANDREW JOHNSON of Tennessee..." plus others candidates for other offices.
Four pages, nice condition.
Lincoln's adversary for the Presidency...
Item #693197
September 17, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1864 The full front page is a very dramatic print: "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle Flag of the 13th Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church".
Other prints within include: "Admiral Farragut's Fleet Bombarding Fort Morgan" "Rear-Admiral David G. Farragut, U.S.N." "View of Petersburg, Virginia,... See More
Early report of Mosby's famous "Greenback Raid"...
Item #692478
October 15, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 15, 1864 Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A party of guerrillas captured the westward bound train on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad last night, robbed the passen
... 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
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #691791
January 07, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 7, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Sherman's Army" "From Virginia--The Expedition Against Wilmington--Why It Failed" "Proposed Relief for the Savannah Sufferers" "Death of Soldiers in the Hospitals in & About New York" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), ... See More
Interesting proposal for a reunion of the country...
Item #682957
January 23, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 23, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "A Novel Basis for Reunion Proposed" "Northern & Southern Armies to Unite & Capture Mexico and Canada" "The Monroe Doctrine Run Riot" "NORTH CAROLINA" "F... See More
Forts in North Carolina are blown up...
Item #682958
January 25, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 25, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "WASHINGTON" "The Senate on Retaliation" "Fire in the Smithsonian Institute" "NORTH CAROLINA" "Forts Caswell and Campbell Blown Up" which includes a letter signed in type: U.S. G... See More
Ten issues from of this racist newspaper from the Civil War...
Item #696625
January 27, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, New York, Jan. 14, 1865 A lot of ten issues dating from January 14 thru April 1, 1865 of this decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after.
A wealth of Civil War reporting on the front page and inside as well. Mostly loose at the spine where once guillotined for microfilming purposes, generally in n... See More
Much on the Civil War... Robert E. Lee on arming the slaves...
Item #691443
February 27, 1865
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1865 The front page has a nice stack of column heads including: "The Capture of Wilmington" "Admiral Porter's Official Report" "Activity In Lee's Army" "Indications of Evacuation of Petersburg" "Desertions Still Increasing" "Defeat of Rebels in Texas" "Joe Johnston Ordered To ... See More
Grant is about to capture Lee...
Item #690719
April 08, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 8, 1865 Inside includes: "From Richmond" "Official From Stanton--A Race for Lynchburg" 'Grant Got the Inside Track" "His is Confident of Capturing Lee" "Later From Richmond" "Amnesty Rumors" and more.
Four pages, small folio size, very nice condition.
The trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #690771
May 10, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 10, 1865 Page 2 includes: "Conspiracy Trial" reports on plans for setting it up; "Jeff. Davis' Whereabouts" "Traitors to Be Hung" "Movement of Troops" "Conspiracy Testimony".
.Another report begins: "The rewards offered for the apprehension of Jeff. Davis & others forces upon the public ... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690698
May 17, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1865 All of pages 1, 2 & most of page 3 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial of the Accused' "Monday's Testimony Continues" "The Proceedings Yesterday" with a wealth of verbatim reporting.
Page 3 includes: "Mexico & Texas" "Sharp Fight at Matamoras" "Expe... See More
The trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #690752
June 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Payne's Pretended Insanity" "The Attempt to Establish it Fails" "Secret Session & Adjournment to Friday".
Also: "The Richmond Freedmen" "Oppression of the Negroes--Blacks Imprisoned by Hundreds--A Mass Meeting of Colored People Held...&qu... See More
Events on the Rio Grande, at the closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #690784
June 19, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1865 The front page has: "News From the Rio Grande" which has much concerning the situation in the Brownsville vicinity. Also on the ftpg: "Chief Justice Chase to the Colored School Children of New Orleans" and: "General Grant's Letter About His Horse 'Jack' ".
Page 23 has two: "Proclamat... See More
A racist newspaper on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #680191
June 24, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, June 24, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "The Assassination Trial" "The Testimony on Both Sides Closed" "The Argument of Reverdy J... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #680193
July 01, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, July 1, 1865 A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "Andrew Johnson to the South Carolina Delegation" "The Routes to Montana and Idaho" is a... See More
Fascinating story of the ship Dunderberg, with a print...
Item #693160
July 24, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 24, 1865 A great illustrated issue as the front page features two views of: "UNCLE SAM'S GREAT IRSON SEA DOG", one a cutaway cross-section view.
Then the related column heads: "THE DUNDERBERG" "The Great Iron Monster of the World!" "The Heaviest Armament Ever Put Afloat!" "Launch of the 'Dunderberg' at ... See More
Much on the evacuation of the Cumberland Gap...
Item #666554
August 02, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1865 Among the articles are: "The Conduct of the War" "The Evacuation of Cumberland Gap" "Gen. Morgan's Official Report" "Military Authority In Tennessee" "Who Burned Columbia?" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be foun... See More
Robert E. Lee's last battles...
Item #666555
August 16, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1865 The notable content takes nearly two columns on page 3 headed: "LEE'S LAST BATTLES" "A Personal Photograph-'Uncle Robert' and hiss 'Iron Gray'--Pathetic Parting Scene Between Lee and his Men". The article reflects upon the Surrender to Grant, and "The Scenes Between the General and His Men".
Other en... See More
From Galveston during the Reconstruction era...
Item #693194
August 10, 1866
FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, Aug. 10, 1866 From just over a year after this was a Confederate newspaper as the Confederates surrendered the city on June 2, 1865. A number of the items relate to the cleaning-up of events from the war with some Reconstruction-related items such as: "The Southern Union Convention" "Davis & the Assassination" "Making... See More
Tiny newspaper...
Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #691367
March 17, 1868
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 17, 1868 The front page begins with: "The Impeachment Trial" with many subheads including: "Dazzling Spectacle in the Senate Chamber--Decorum in the Galleries--Imposing Initial Ceremonies--Thaddeus Stevens on Manhood Suffrage..." and more. and more.
This coverage takes most of the front page.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial... African-Americans in politics...
Item #692692
March 21, 1868
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 21, 1868 The top of the front page has a column headed: "Things In Washington" "The President's Line of Defence in Impeachment--Petitions for the Removal of Mr. M'Culloch..." with more. Then a string of subheads including: "Impeachment Rumors--Reported Resignation of Secretary Seward--What the Radicals Will Pro... See More
Early San Francisco...
Item #692548
July 28, 1868
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, July 28, 1868 A wide variety of news reports both local and regional and a huge quantity of ads as well. The front page includes: "The Robbery On The Hudson River Railroad" "Fires at Virginia City" "Peace With the Northern Indians" among so much more.
Four pages, a very large size newspaper, never bound nor trimmed, some we... 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.
Remains of executed Henry Wirz are reinterred, without the head...
Item #693454
February 25, 1869
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1869 The front page has a report concerning the reinterment of the infamous Henry Wirz, the "demon" warden of Andersonville Prison Camp who was tried & convicted of war crimes and was hanged on Nov. 10, 1865. He was only two men tried, convicted, and executed for war crimes during the Civil War.
The front page report concerning his reinterment... See More
From the Oneida Community...
Item #649272
THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.
Baseball...
Item #696378
August 13, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 13, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Page 7 has nearly two columns headed: "The Base Ball Field" which includes a wealth of reports on specific games as well as general information on the sport of baseball.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
... See More
Women's suffrage... Mary Livermore...
Item #696678
October 26, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26, 1870 The front page has column heads: "Woman Suffrage Bazaar" "What is proposed to be Done - The Meeting at Washburn Hall Yesterday - Address by Mrs. M. A. Livermore".
Mary Livermore was a noted American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate of women's rights.
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at ... See More
Early San Francisco...
Item #684646
April 02, 1871
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, April 2, 1871 A wide variety of news reports both local and regional and a huge quantity of ads as well.
Four pages, a very large size newspaper, a few minor mends at the margins, good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
From Elko, Nevada, on the route to the Gold Rush...
Item #692484
October 21, 1871
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT, Nevada, Oct. 21, 1871 This town had a population of about 2,000 during the late 19th century. Situated along the Humboldt River, Elko was along the route traveled by the ill-fated Donner Party and the many who ventured to the California hills in search of gold during the 1849 gold rush. Completion of the Central Pacific Railroad gave the "official" birth to th... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #696445
October 22, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 22, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Complete as a 4 page issue,... See More
Rebuilding Chicago...
Item #684856
November 01, 1873
THE LAND OWNER with the Supplement, Chicago, September, 1873 Subtitled: "Devoted to Real Estate Interests..." in the Chicago vicinity with many prints of buildings of this era. The focus of this issue is on rebuilding the city after the fire of 1871. The doublepage centerfold print shows the: "New Home of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine in Chicago". Also a ha... See More
Women's temperance crusade of 1874...
Item #691398
February 21, 1874
INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1874 The top of the front page has a great & very lengthy report concerning the Woman's Crusade against alcohol in Ohio, a notable event with much web coverage: "The Conquering Crusade - Women War Notes". The article takes over a full column and has many subheads concerning the various crusades in Ohio and Indiana.
Four pages, archi... See More
A proposed bill meant to "crush out" polygamy in the Utah Territory...
Item #691795
February 28, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1874 The front page begins with a half-column article: "Execution of The Laws In Utah - A Bill Reported from the Committee on Territories--Severe Provisions Against the 'Peculiar Institution' ".
One bit near the beginning mentions: "...There would seem to be little more needed than this bill to crush out not only polygamy, but Mormon life and ... See More
The controversial Victoria Woodhull libel case...
Item #691793
March 12, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874 Page 2 has a report headed: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" "Seventh Day of the Trial--Argument for the Defense--Address of Mr. Brooke" which is concerning the libel trial based on an article on her newspaper.
This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who along with Tennie Claflin published the controversial newspaper "Woodhull & Claflin&#... See More
Victoria Woodhull in court...
Item #691794
March 13, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1874 The top of page 3 has: "In The Courts--The Woodhull-Challis Libel" "Close of the Argument for the Prosecution--the Case to Go to the Jury Today".
This was a rather famous trial as noted on the web.
Also in the same column: "Trial of Joseph W. Freeman For Matricide".
Eight pages, four small binding holes at the first column, one ... See More
The Suffrage Convention: women work towards gaining the vote...
Item #693018
May 16, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1874 The back page has almost 1/2 columns taken up with: "WOMEN WHO WANT TO VOTE" "The Suffrage Convention" "Second Day's Proceedings--Address of Rev. O. B. Frothingham on the Question at Issue". Among the names mentioned are Susan B. Anthony, Isabelle Beecher, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cody Stanton among others.
The back pag... See More
Wilmington, California: now Los Angeles...
Item #690692
June 11, 1874
WILMINGTON ENTERPRISE, Los Angeles County, California, June 11, 1874 A quite uncommon title, being the volume 1, number 10 issued. At one time an independent municipality, Wilmington was absorbed by Los Angeles in 1909.
Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers' notes it lasted less than two years.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Early newspaper from Portland, Oregon...
Item #690690
August 12, 1874
DAILY EVENING NEWS, Portland, Oregon, Aug. 12, 1874 An early newspaper from Portland with a wide range of news reports, various tidbits, and a wealth of ads. Page 2 has: "An Indian War" and "General Hardie on the Modoc War" among other items.
Four pages, nice condition.
Lengthy speech by Mark Twain...
Item #678395
September 18, 1874
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 18, 1874 The front page has an article: "Mark Twain" "His New Play, 'The Gilded Age' " with the article almost entirely taken up with a speech by Twain on opening night of the play. Fine reading.
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the blank spine from disbinding, nice condition. Folder size noted is fo... See More
Published by the Odd-Fellow organization...
Item #690689
January 30, 1875
PACIFIC ODD-FELLOW, San Francisco, Jan. 30, 1875 This is the volume 2, number 5 issue. Although focused on the fraternal organization of this name, they consider themselves a "family journal". An unusual & ornate masthead.
This title is not listed in Gregory's 'Union List of Newspapers'.
Eight pages, never bound, good condition.
When San Diego had a population of just 2,300...
Item #691380
March 14, 1875
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, March 14, 1875 An early newspaper from this famous Southern California city. The population was just 2,300 at the time.
Among the page 2 reports are: "Military Post at San Diego" "Hager on Arizona" "San Francisco--Large Subscriptions for Nebraska Suffers" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Situation with the Mormons...
Item #675492
May 24, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, May 24, 1877 Among the front page articles: "UTAH" "No Danger of any Outbreak, According to 'The Tribune's' Correspondent" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, generally good condition. A bit fragile so should be handled carefully.
Early British Columbia, Canada...
Item #689798
April 10, 1878
MAINLAND GUARDIAN, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, April 10, 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, nice condition.
The Battle of Milk Creek, Colorado...
Item #675617
October 09, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 9, 1879 The front page has nearly the first two columns taken up with: "Thornburgh's Fight" "A Courier Brings News from the Besieged Troops--Thrilling Narrative of Thornburgh's Fight--The Troops Under Payne still Surrounded and in a Desperate Situation--A Gallant Body of Men".
This is a fine and quite detailed account of the ... See More
The Ute Indian War...
Item #675616
October 15, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 15, 1879 The front page has: "The Ute War" "After Murdering Our Soldiers They Want to be Let Alone" "Scene at White River Agency--Frightful Atrocities".
This rather detailed account of trouble with the Indians takes over a full column.
Four pages, some archival strengthening near the margins, a bit fragile but in nice cond... See More
Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Steamship Columbia... Novel swimming device...
Item #696619
May 22, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880 The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.
Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace" "Pease's Oil-Testing Apparatus" "The New Steamship ... See More
The Apaches and the Sioux...
Item #696616
August 19, 1880
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, Aug. 19, 1880 Among the front page articles are: "Crime & Criminals" "Oklahoma - Arrival of Captain L. D. Payne at Fort Smith Under Rest" "After the Apaches" "Hostile Sioux Surrendered" and much more.
Four pages, large folio size, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
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