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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
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
Over 325 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 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 prin... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1698 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 exam... See More
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.
A sanatarium for women lunatics...
Item #681527
October 28, 1725
THE POST-BOY, London, England, Oct. 28, 1725 One of the more handsome issues of the era with the masthead featuring two quote ornate wood engravings making this a very displayable newspaper.
The top of the back page has an ad: "Concerning Lunatick or Melancholy Persons" advertising an institution for: "...the female sex afflicted with Lunacy...treated with the greatest care &... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666674
January 01, 1736
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1736 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for enabling His Majesty to borrow any sum or sums of money...by paying off one million of South Sea annuities...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.
See the handsome engravings in the masthead...
Item #682624
September 02, 1746
THE LONDON COURANT, England, Sept. 2, 1746 The masthead features two nice engravings. The front page is taken up with various news from England & elsewhere, while the back page is mostly advertisements. The ftpg. includes several reports from "Scotland" relating to the on-going Jacobite Rebellion.
Complete as a large single sheet, 10 1/2 by 17 1/4 inches, bit close-trimmed at ... See More
Executions of the rebels... Bonnie Prince Charlie rushes to leave & leaves other behind...
Item #657553
October 21, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 21, 1746 Page 2 has a: "List of the Rebel Prisoners who were Ordered for Execution at Carlisle" which includes: "The several persons appointed to be executed at Carlisle on Saturday last have all suffered, except one Ancram, who was reprieved...".
Page 3 begins with: "We hear that the young Pretender [Bonnie Prince Charlie] ... See More
Eulogy of Dr. Halley... Three full page plates...
Item #682572
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1747 Nearly five pages are taken up with the continuation of: "The Eulogy of Dr. Halley" (spelled elogy), being the famous Edmund Halley, the astronomer, and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. Part 1 is found in the October issue.
Two pages are consumed with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken" by the French &
... See More
Two pages are consumed with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken" by the French &
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #683026
January 20, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Jan. 20, 1753 An uncommon, essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page.
Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, very nice cond... See More
From Dublin, Ireland... Ships in North America...
Item #683245
February 11, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 11, 1758 An early Irish newspaper with news from various corners of Europe. Page 3 has two Proclamations by the Mayor of Dublin. Other Irish & European news reports.
Four pages, 10 1/2 by 17 inches, never-trimmed margins, scattered foxing, generally good condition.
Siege of Quebec, French & Indian War...
Item #676673
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1760 A feature of this issue is the "French Account of the Raising the Siege of Quebec" which takes over half a page.There is also: "A Description of a Water Mill of a New Construction..." for grinding sugar cane in Jamaica, which includes a full page plate, still present.
Among other articles are: "Political Remarks on th... See More
The invasion and capture of Martinique, with the treaty...
Item #679926
March 23, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 23, 1762 Inside has four pages taken up with a fine & detailed account of the invasion of Martinique, part of the Seven Years' War. Included are the: "Articles of Capitulation of the Citadel of Fort Royal in the Island of Martinico, the 4th of February, 1762" with all 19 Articles. Also a lengthy list of: "...the killed, wounded & missing... See More
Printed just before the Stamp Act...
Item #683273
June 14, 1764
ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, June 14, 1764 Typical news of the day from the year before the hated Stamp Act too effect in the American colonies.
Four pages, some foxing mostly near the margins, minor repairs at the spine.
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
Pensacola, Florida, is growing rapidly...
Item #679930
February 17, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1767 Page 2 has a report from Charleston, South Carolina, noting that: "They write from Pensacola, that the town continues to increase prodigiously..." with other news.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Byron's around-the-world voyage in the Dolphin...
Item #683006
April 18, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 18, 1767 Inside has half of a page taken up with: "Further Extracts from A Voyage round the World in his Majesty's Ship the Dolphin, Commanded by the Hon. Commodore Byron".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Irish are settling in Charleston... A route from Lake Superior to the South Seas...
Item #679944
May 30, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 30, 1767 Page 6 has a report from Charleston headed: "America" noting in part: "All things are quiet here save the skirmishes between the Choctaw and Creek Indians. Our legislature is about founding a light house at the mouth of the harbour...The interior parts of the country fill very fast with people from Ireland & the northern colonies... See More
America creates it's own woolen goods to compete with England...
Item #665013
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Dec. 4, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has reports from Boston and Williamsburg headed "America" concerning people who are endeavoring to created their own wool factory: "...which...can be carried on to great advantage...they can at least make it equally profitable as importing the manufactures of Britain; and at the same time provid... See More
Advertising Albany land for sale...
Item #679955
July 12, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE England, July 12, 1770 Inside has an interesting advertisement headed: "American Lands" promoting the sale of: "...thirty-five thousand acres of choice land in the county of Albany and province of New York...situated in a populous and flourishing part of the county..." with a bit more detail.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice... See More
Breaking the non-importation agreement...
Item #679902
October 16, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 16, 1770 Page 6 has an: "Extract of a Letter from Charles-Town" [Charleston] which has several items, including: "...We have agreed to stop all commercial intercourse with New York on account of that province breaking the non-importation agreement, which we strictly adhere to...".
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.... See More
On Captain Cook's second voyage to the South Seas...
Item #679777
July 14, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 14, 1772 A one paragraph report on the second page mentions: "We are assured that Capt. Cooke...with some other learned Gentlemen, have actually set sail in order to make new discoveries in the South Seas..." with a bit more.
This was his second trip, the purpose of the mission was to determine if a continent extended from the South Pacific to the South ... See More
From Birmingham, England, before the Revolutionary War...
Item #683248
September 14, 1772
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Sept. 14, 1772 This is the only18th century title we have offered from Birmingham. Filled with various news & ads of the day, it is full folio size with 4 pages with a full red-inked tax stamp on the front page. Some ink stains, minor dirtiness, generally good condition.
Ben Franklin chosen as agent for Pennsylvania to England...
Item #679795
December 03, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 3, 1772 An inside page has two brief items from Philadelphia under the heading "America", one noting: "...Jos. Galloway was chosen Speaker; and Charles Moore Esq., Clerk of the House. Benjamin Franklin, Esq. is continued Agent for this Province...".
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, great condition.
Descriptive article on Massachusetts Bay...
Item #670463
December 02, 1775
TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE; SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1775, London. Included is more than a page on the: "Conclusion of Captain Cook's Voyage". There is also a full page headed: "An Account of Massachusetts's Bay, the Principal of the Four Divisions of New England, and Boston its Capital...". This is a very nice, descriptive article on the colony, lacking the relat... See More
Revolutionary War era lot... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #649259
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five 2nd-rate and slightly damaged issues of this famous newspaper, one each from any date in 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years of the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 2nd-rate and somewhat damaged issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during... See More
Sinking of the ship Mermaid... G. Germaine loves to hear of massacred Americans...
Item #659115
June 15, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 15, 1779 Page 2 has a report headed: "American News" which details the loss of the ship Mermaid near Egg Harbor, New Jersey. The ship was driven ashore and wrecked with the loss of more than 102 lives. She was on a voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to New York.
The back page has a report noting in part: "...that the American Secretary wa... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #678241
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French sh... See More
Thoughts on the closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #681016
February 23, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Feb. 23, 1782 Page 3 has much on the situation in America. A few bits include: "...Peace was always desirable; but in the present situation of our affairs something more--it was become necessary: the best blood in the nation had been shed in a fruitless war & the resources of the country were exhausted...The barbarities exercised upon the Ameri... See More
Ten London newspapers from 1782...
Item #683108
October 15, 1782
ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, England, 1782 A lot of ten issues from 1782, the year before the treaty ending the Revolutionary War was ratified. A wealth of news reports of the day but I do not find anything noteworthy concerning America.
Each is complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, handsome engraving in the masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, some foxing, some margin w... See More
Will Loyalist merchants in Charleston be left in the lurch? Land in Canada for the Loyalists...
Item #683002
November 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 26, 1782 Page 4 is entirely taken up with the petitions of various merchants in Charleston to General Leslie (military commander of British troops in the city) recalling a commercial agreement of two years prior, now suspect given the planned evacuation of the British from Charleston.
Page 6 includes: "In the Treaty of Peace now carrying on between G... See More
Consequences of peace with England...
Item #681294
December 14, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 14, 1782 The front page begins with a report: "Doctor Franklin told a gentleman...at Paris that when a pacification between America and England should happen, it was the intention of Congress to appoint consuls in Dublin & other sea ports of this Kingdom to superintend all commercial affairs between the subjects of the States and the peopl... See More
Spain to acknowledge America's independence...
Item #681295
December 17, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 17, 1782 The front page has a report: "No official accounts are yet received of the evacuation of Charles-Town, but, by the latest accounts...we are informed this event took place the 23rd of October, that the garrison was not molested in the embarkation, and that they took almost every article of value with them...Spain not only offered Porto... See More
Adams, Franklin, Jay, Laurens, & Jefferson authorized to negotiate terms for peace...
Item #673898
February 27, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 27, 1783 Inside has one-third of a page taken up with the: "Copy of the Commission of the United States of America, to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Henry Laurens, and Thomas Jefferson, Esqrs. June 15, 1781."
The document--signed in type by the President & Secretary of Congress--formally appoints these men as ambassadors in Europe... See More
Adams, Franklin, Jay, Laurens, & Jefferson authorized to negotiate terms for peace...
Item #673897
February 27, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 27, 1783 Inside has one-third of a page taken up with the: "Copy of the Commission of the United States of America, to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Henry Laurens, and Thomas Jefferson, Esqrs. June 15, 1781."
The document--signed in type by the President & Secretary of Congress--formally appoints these men as ambassadors in Europe... See More
Congress to create a National Bank? Repaying the money owed to France... Indian troubles...
Item #673954
April 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 15, 1783 Page 3 has an item noting: "Letters from Phila. advise that several conferences had been held by the French Envoy with some...members of Congress...to...obtaining a proper settlement of the mode of payment of those sums which America is indebted to France...".
Also that: "The establishment of a grand national Bank on a plan simila... See More
London life, at the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #683252
May 06, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, May 6, 1783 As might be expected the news reports are almost entirely European, just the end of the Revolutionary War. No war-related reports are within.
Four pages, good condition.
Peace has come to New York...
Item #673998
May 27, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 27, 1783 Page 6 has a letter from New York noting in part: "Peace being now restored to this country, our old inhabitants are beginning to come in and mix with us again...Those that have come to town seem well pleased & with for a speedy reconciliation with their old friends..." plus a report of Congress authorizing the building of four ships ... See More
Carleton & Washington meet on the evacuation of New York City...
Item #674405
July 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 19, 1783 Page 3 has a few reports of naval encounters, and also that: "...at last a meeting was held between General Carleton and Mr. Washington, relative to the intended evacuation of New York, when...an offer was made to leave a considerable quantity of naval and military stores behind, if the Americans would relax in their prosecution of the Loyali... See More
Carleton & Washington meet on the evacuation of New York City...
Item #674406
July 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 19, 1783 Page 3 has a few reports of naval encounters, and also that: "...at last a meeting was held between General Carleton and Mr. Washington, relative to the intended evacuation of New York, when...an offer was made to leave a considerable quantity of naval and military stores behind, if the Americans would relax in their prosecution of the Loyali... See More
Reports relating to the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #683255
August 05, 1783
THE YORK COURANT, England, Aug. 5, 1783 This is a title we rarely have an opportunity to offer. The front page has a letter to Sir Guy Carleton at New York concerning the recapture of the Bahama Islands. Page 2 has a few reports concerning the end of the war, and work on the treaty of peace. Close-trimming affects some words.
Four pages, close-trimmed at the bottom margin affects some words... See More
Very early hot air balloon flight by Montgolfier...
Item #674663
December 16, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 16, 1783 The back page has a brief report concerning Montgolfier, the famous not air balloonist: "M. Montgolfier writes from Lyons as follows: 'I am on the point of finishing my work. I hope to see ou in Paris in a few days, if the wind be favourable for us, as I am preparing to be conveyed to you with five friends. I flatter myself with having th... See More
From Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, not commonly offered...
Item #683298
February 04, 1786
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, Feb. 4, 1786 A handsome newspapers not commonly encountered on the collector market, with news events mostly from the United Kingdom but elsewhere in Europe as well. A wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
New York to consider the proposed federal Constitution... Ben Franklin elected...
Item #667714
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1788 Articles include a continued article: "A Tract on the Unreasonableness of the Laws of England in Regard to Wives" "On the Choice of a Husband" "State of Religion in Virginia--From Mr. Jefferson's Notes" which takes 3 1/2 pages; "An Account of Some Ancient Customs in Wales" "Customs & Tra... See More
Slavery and the slave trade...
Item #682636
June 26, 1789
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, June 26, 1789 Over two-thirds of the back page is taken up with an interesting discussion of the slave trade, the early portion as it relates to the Quakers in Pennsylvania.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on page 3, great condition.
From just days prior to the storming of the Bastille beginning the French Revolution...
Item #682638
July 18, 1789
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, July 18, 1789 Pages 2 and 3 have a lengthy: "Address to the King on the subject of Bringing the Troops to Paris, voted by the National Assembly on the 9th...". This is followed by: "To this Address his Majesty Returned the Following Answer".
Keep in mind that the mentioned letter is from 5 days before the storming of the Bas... See More
Soldiers in Pittsburgh...
Item #682894
May 07, 1792
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 7, 1792 Page 3 has a report beginning: "The people of Pittsburgh have laid their plans for the retaining all the troops at that place, & of course will reap all the advantages arising from our western army..." with more.
The back page has an unusual illustrated ad for a "Fire Engine" with details.
Four... See More
Comic solution for a troubled bridge...
Item #683160
May 15, 1792
THE MAIL OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1792 The front page has a piece concerning a bridge to be built across the Potomac at Georgetown which is somewhat comic. The back page has an illustrated ad for: "Whips & Canes" by John McAlllister, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
News from Jamaica...
Item #683299
December 01, 1792
JACKSON'S OXFORD JOURNAL, England, Dec. 1, 1792 Two wood engravings in the masthead and a red tax stamp on the front page. Mostly European reports however page 3 has some detail concerning the growing sugar-maple cultivation in New Your and Pennsylvania.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small repaired loss at the bottom of the blank spine not touching any text, nice condition.
Handsome masthead... The French Revolution...
Item #682893
January 24, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 24, 1793 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century.
Much of page 2 is taken up with a report concerning the French Revolution, as well as a note that citizens: "...begged that the Convention would delay the discussion on the trial of Louis XVI for one month..." with more.
Page 3 has a... See More
Indians, the French Revolutionary, Henry Knox, and more...
Item #683141
February 07, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1793 On the front page: "On the Happiness Attainable in the Last Moments of Life". Page 3 has a letter: "...from Rochdebout, on the Ottawa River, or Miami of Lake Erie..." which begins: "I congratulate you on the agreement of the council of the confederated Tribes, to the listed proposals of peace from you... See More
Anthony Wayne's Proclamation concerning the Indians...
Item #669125
May 18, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 18, 1793 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Trial of Louis XVI".
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation, by his Excellency Anthony Wayne..." which concerns the prohibition of any attacks against Indians in the Lower Sandusky until results are known of a hoped for treaty. It is signed by him in type: Anthony Wayne.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
Report of a slave insurrection near Charleston...
Item #663045
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1793 Articles within include: "On the Dress of the Indians" "Various Traits of the Africans" & much moreNear the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus: "Domestick Occurrences" which includes headings such as: "Territory South of the Ohio&quo... See More
Published by Ben Franklin's grandson...
Item #683138
February 01, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1794 This issue was published by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson. The front page is filled with ads including a "One Hundred Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway Dutch servant boy, with details. Page 4 has 5 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
A Proclamation by Sam Adams...
Item #669055
October 29, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 29, 1794 Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the governor "For a Day of Publick Thanksgiving" signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, handsome masthead, loss at the bottom margin but not affecting any text, a bit irregular at the spine.
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
This newspaper lasted but two years...
Item #683113
April 13, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, April 13, 1795 A volume one issue of this elusive title from Boston which lasted just two years. Various news of the day & a wealth of ads.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, nice condition.
Handsome newspaper from the era...
Item #683127
April 14, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, April 14, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Kentucky & navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #682836
April 27, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY GAZETTE, April 27, 1795 Page 2 ha a lengthy letter signed by Isaac Shelby, governor of Kentucky, which includes near the beginning: "...progress of the negotiation now depending between the United States of America and the court of Madrid respecting the navigation of the Mississippi...".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
America's first native-born dentist...
Item #676984
September 19, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1795 In additional to various news reports of the day, the back page has an illustrated advertisement for: "Dr. J. Flagg" with details. Kane's "Famous First Facts" notes that Dr. Josiah Flagg was the first native-born, American dentist.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.... See More
The Dunkers religious sect...
Item #676835
October 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, October, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day.
Among the articles is: "Character of the Dunkers" which begins: "The Dunkers, or German Baptists, in Pennsylvania, and the starters adjacent, who take the Scriptures as their one guide..." wi... See More
Washington to resign? Fake news?
Item #679038
November 25, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1795 Page 3 has a small but very interesting report: "The Baltimore account of the intention of the President to resign his Important office in March next, we venture to pronounce is another she fabrication. The Representatives of the People are the only persons to whom he would communicate such a determination, if he had made it."
Four pages, ... See More
Work towards putting the Jay Treaty into effect...
Item #683306
May 23, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 23, 1796 The front page is filled with ads including 22 illustrated ship ads. All of page 2 is taken up with discussion on carrying into effect the Jay Treaty with England.
The back page is full of ads as well including two reward ads for runaways.
Four pages, purple-tinted staining does not affect readability, otherwise in good conditi... See More
Three letters signed by Napoleon Bonaparte...
Item #677409
July 27, 1796
THE HERALD: A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 27, 1796 Much of the front page is taken up with: "Treaty Of Peace, Concluded between the King of Sardinia & the French Republic" which has a related letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Inside has more on the military work of Napoleon including four more letters or notes signed: Buonaparte.
Four pages, very nice condit... See More
Commenting on politicians in office...
Item #677410
July 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 30, 1796 Page 3 has a letter which begins: "The reduction of the army & the arrangements in the war office will occasion man revolutions in our microcosm...". Another item comments on those serving in office.
The back page has an ad placed by the "Pennsylvania Population Company" concerning the sale of large acrea... See More
John Adams & Sam Adams...
Item #665518
November 19, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 19, 1796 The front page has a biography of John Adams. Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in type: Samuel Adams.
The back page has 21 illu
... See More
The back page has 21 illu
Laws to be effective in the new state of Tennessee..
Item #669092
February 15, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 15, 1797 Page 2 has various reporting from Congress including talk on making the laws of the United States enforceable in Tennessee, which had recently joined the union.
Four pages, some fold wear, bit close-trimmed at some margins.
Frigate "United States" to be launched, or maybe not...
Item #677512
May 03, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE OF THE COUNTRY, New York, May 3, 1797 Page 3 has a brief yet historic report reading: "We hear that the frigate UNITED STATES is to be launched the first of May, and in consideration of our navy being as yet in its infancy, she is to be launched in a cradle."
Curiously, further on the same page is a report noting: "The frigate United States will not be l... See More
John Adams' first state-of-the-union address...
Item #676891
November 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, November, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
The most significant content is the: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" delivered to both houses of Congress on Nov. 23, 1797, being John Adams' first state-of-the-union address. It takes nearly 4 pages a... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665589
March 20, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 20, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Handsome masthead...
Item #683125
June 30, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, June 30, 1798 Nice engraving in the masthead. The news reports are almost entirely from England but a few items from elsewhere in Europe. Nice red tax stamp on the front page.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few good condition.
The President responses to the Society of Cincinnati...
Item #668910
July 11, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 11, 1798 Page 2 has an address to the President from the Society of Cincinnati of Trenton, New Jersey, with his response on page 3 signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, otherwise very nice.
Item #682997
October 15, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM; NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, Oct. 15, 1798 The ftpg. has: "Biography - Character of Talleyrand". Over half of pg. 2 has: "Mr. Gerry's Answer to the Minister of Foreign Affairs' Letter of the 24th".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin tears, good condition.
The Yellow Fever epidemic...
Item #683042
October 24, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Oct. 24, 1798 An unusual issue being single sheet rather than the typical 4 pages due to the on-going Yellow Fever Epidemic which ravaged much of the Eastern United States at that time.
There are front page articles relating to the epidemic including a report on the number of recent deaths from the fever.
Four pages, never-trimmed, minor rubbing, good condition.... See More
Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army...
Item #682998
September 11, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 11, 1799 Inside has much on the war in Europe including: "Army of Italy" "Army of the Danube" and other datelines from Vienna, Zurich, London, etc. Pg. 3 has: "Latest News of Buonaparte in Egypt" which includes: "...Buonaparte has lost the confidence of his army, who are very discontented...". ... See More
John Adams refines an Act on the slave trade...
Item #672562
August 16, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 16, 1800 Over a full column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is: "An ACT in addition to the act titled 'An Act to Prohibit the Carrying on the Slave Trade from the United States to any Foreign Place or Country."
Page 2 has a nice: "Electioneering!" me... See More
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #672559
August 27, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 27, 1800 The front page has over a column taken up with 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a bit irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
Two front page John Adams signatures...
Item #672558
August 30, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 30, 1800 Most of a front page column is taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by: John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson. Then a letter: "To John Adams, President of the United States" on celebrating the 4th of July, with his "Answer" signed in type: J. Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, irregular at the b... See More
Defense of Thomas Jefferson takes most of the front page...
Item #667658
September 22, 1800
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 22, 1800 Three-quarters of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Letter XVII to the People of the United States On the Character of Thomas Jefferson". The letter seems to defend the character & actions of Jefferson against criticisms from others.
The issue of religion is address, noting in part: "...As we are a religi... See More
Signed by Jefferson & Adams...
Item #667496
May 04, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 4, 1801 Headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, the front page has an Act of Congress concerning ranting of land to refugees from Canada, presumably for Loyalists who fled to Canada after the Revolutionary War, signed in type by Vice President Th. Jefferson & President John Adams .
Also on the ftpg. & carrying over to page 2 are correspon... See More
King of England's announcement of the Treaty of Amiens...
Item #677734
October 13, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 13, 1801 Most of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as Well by Sea as Land, Agreed upon between His Majesty and the French Republic, and Enjoining the Observance thereof."
This is the King of England's formal announcement that the Treaty of Amiens had been signed on October 1 and ... 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.
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #666988
August 03, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, August 3, 1802 Inside has about a full page of interesting content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender, including a lengthy letter signed by the latter.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger", due to the content of some of his reporting, which overshadowed the political content. He was... See More
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #666987
August 03, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, August 3, 1802 Inside has about a full page of interesting content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender, including a lengthy letter signed by the latter.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger", due to the content of some of his reporting, which overshadowed the political content. He was... See More
Jefferson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #667493
December 25, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1802 Half of page 2 is taken up with the President's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun with Washington and which continues to this day.
It is headed: "Message to the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States" which, perhaps unique to Jefferson, was actually delivered by Jefferson's secretary ("Mr. Lewi... See More
Three new ships are launched at Pittsburgh...
Item #683009
May 15, 1804
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 15, 1804 Inside has a brief report noting: "At Pittsburgh (the head of Ohio river) were launched on the 30th March, the ship Louisiana, 300 tons burthen--on the 31st schooner Conquest, 126 tons, pierced for 18 guns--and on the 1st of April, the schooner Alleghany. The first sailed down the river the next day in ballast; the s... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and condition of the is... See More
General Wilkinson is exonerated for his role in the Burr Conspiracy...
Item #667550
July 20, 1808
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 20, 1808 Page 3 has a detailed letter from the court exonerating Gen. Wilkinson from charges for his involvement in the Burr Conspiracy. It is signed in type by the court officials and by Th. Jefferson, who approved the decision.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with irregular margins, various foxing, good condition.
President Jefferson responds...
Item #667549
September 14, 1808
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 14, 1808 The ftpg. includes two petitions to he President. And page 2 has the: "President's Answer to the Boston Petition" signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Jefferson, Pinkney, and Canning...
Item #667684
January 28, 1809
THE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Jan. 28, 1809 The entire front page is taken up with a variety of letters from Thomas Jefferson & William Pinkney concerning the stressed relations with England at the time. A very lengthy letter from Pinkney carries over to page 2.
Four pages, nice condition.
Early and uncommon title from Baltimore...
Item #676870
September 24, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Sept. 24, 1811 A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the ads are: "For Sale, A Negro Woman" with a few details; "Ranaway from the Subscriber" and: "For Sale, A Negro Woman, but different from the other above.
More on the back page as well (see photos).
Four page... See More
Early and uncommon title from Baltimore...
Item #676868
September 28, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1811 A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the ads are: "Runaway Negro" with details, and another: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which the highest price in cash will be paid."... See More
Much on the tragic Richmond Theater fire...
Item #678750
January 06, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 6, 1812 Almost half of page 2 is taken up with several detailed reports on the devastating Richmond Theater fire. Deaths would number 72, and this was the worst urban disaster in United States history at that time. Black borders begin and end the reporting.
Four pages, archival strengthening at the spine, nice condition.... See More
Editorial on declaring war against England...
Item #674474
June 29, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, June 29, 1812 Page 2 has "War Is Declared By Congress!" which is an editorial. Also a brief item from New York notes: "At lest nine tenths of the people of this state are opposed to the war with England...The people here made up their minds to meet the crisis with firmness and resolution; the public spirit is not much depressed; it will pretty certainly eventua... See More
Dealing with the British living in America...
Item #677797
July 20, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1812 Two columns of the front page are taken up with: "A Proclamation" for a day of Thanksgiving in support of the war, signed: James Madison. As well as four Acts of Congress each signed by Madison, one: "For the More Perfect Organization of the Army of the United States".
Also within: "Federal Recommendation of the War"... See More
Dealing with British citizens living in America during the War of 1812...
Item #677798
July 27, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 27, 1812 The first column begins with a: "Notice To British Subjects" living in the United States, that they have to report themselves to the proper authorities.
This is followed by another similar notice to British citizens in America, and an Act of Congress which relates to "An Act Respecting Alien Enemies" signed by he President: Ja... See More
Battle of Queenston Heights, first major battle of the war...
Item #672949
October 28, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 28, 1812 Page 2 has: "Battle at Queenston Heights" which was the first major battle of the War of 1812. Also on page 2: "Main Army" concerning General Dearborn, and: "Our Brave Soldiers".
Page 3 has: "War Intelligence, On The Ocean" followed by: "American Prizes", and the back page has nearly half a column headed: "... See More
Capture of the Frolic...
Item #674437
November 28, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 28, 1812 Page 2 news "By the Mails" includes a report from New York headed: "Splendid Naval Battle". The detailed report provides the "American Account" of the defeat and capture of the English brig Frolic, by the American ship of war Wasp. The account is signed in type: Caesar R. Wilson, an officer of the Wasp. There is a second... See More
War of 1812... Mississippi moves towards statehood...
Item #674439
December 02, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Dec. 2, 1812 The front page has a brief item headed: "Another New State" reading: "The bill to erect a new state out of the Mississippi Territory passed by a large majority...".
Page 2 has some nice items headed: "The Glorious War!!" and another: "An Indian Town Destroyed" with some details of the events at Fort Harrison, including: &quo... See More
The U.S. Navy to build more ships of war...
Item #672954
December 05, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 5, 1812 Page 2 reports from Washington: "A bill was yesterday introduced...for increasing the Navy of the U. States...propose recommending the building of four ships of 74 guns; four large frigates; and four vessels of 16 guns...". This is followed by: "Naval Establishment" beginning: "The frigate Constellation, now lying in the Eastern Branch, r... See More
Blockade of the Chesapeake during the War of 1812...
Item #649982
April 24, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1813 Reports include a: "Proclamation" from St. Augustine, East Florida; "British Hospitality"; A lengthy & detailed biography of: "General James Winchester". Also 4 pages headed: "Events of the War" with news from various theaters of the War of 1812 including nice content on: "Blockade of the Chesapea... See More
Converting the Jews... Indiana joins the Union...
Item #664912
December 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 14, 1816 One of the more notable items in this issue is the back page item with a small heading: "The Jews" with the text including: "...about $500,000 have been assessed on the public in one form or other for the last five years & expended---with what result? The conversion, real or supposed, of five Jews. This is at the rate of... See More
Two interesting advertisements...
Item #683031
March 15, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 15, 1817 Page 3 has an ad: "Wanted - A Colored female servant to attend a lady & family on a journey for two or three months...". Page 4 has an ad: "50 Dollars Reward" for a runaway mulatto, with details.
Four pages, good condition.
Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
Item #666315
September 18, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819 Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and approve a Constitution that would not be in conflict with the federal Constitution.
Printed in these two issues in its entirety is the "Constitution of the State of Alabama, Adopted Aug. 2... See More
Bound volume, with plates...
Item #637511
Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, from the 1820-1840 period. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 8 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Modern bindings and in nice condition.
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683275
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683276
January 22, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1820 Inside has nearly two pages taken up- with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going discussion of the situation with Missouri joining the Union.
Also within: "Civilization of the Indians" which includes two letters signed in type by J. C. Calhoun as Secretary of War. Additionally, in the Supplement there are... See More
Paul Revere's son in the bell foundry business...
Item #683260
February 21, 1822
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 21, 1822 The front page has an illustrated ad for "Joseph W. Revere..."Factory and ship Bells..." with a bit more.
Joseph was the 3rd Paul Revere's 8 children, taking over the bell foundry business from his father in 1811.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More
The Long Expedition to the Rocky Mountains... LaFayette...
Item #672075
October 05, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 5, 1822 Inside has: "Expedition to the Rocky Mountains" prefaced with: "Extracts from the history of the expedition from Pittsburg to the Rocky Mountains, in the year 1819 under command of major Long." The expedition of Major Stephen H. Long--the first scientific exploration of the Louisiana Territory to be accompanied by traine... See More
Jefferson and Lafayette...
Item #667642
October 19, 1824
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1824 The ftpg. has a letter signed by: Th. Jefferson, concerning his need to decline an invitation to meet with General Lafayette at York due to his infirmaries.
Also on the ftpg. are several articles related to Lafayette's visit to the United States.
Four pages, a few minor margin tears, good condition.
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
Item #671435
May 16, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829 Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!" Of course in a few yea... See More
"Trail of Tears"... Abolishing slavery in Virginia...
Item #667248
July 25, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1829 Nearly half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Abolition of Slavery" which concerns Virginia, noting: "...revise the constitution of the commonwealth, praying for the adoption of some provisions in the new constitution by which the slave population in the state may be checked, or reduced, and, if possible, ultimately done away.... See More
Proclamation by Andrew Jackson... Funeral of George IV...
Item #672081
October 09, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 9, 1830 Inside has the text of: "A Proclamation" concerning the opening of ports to British vessels, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. The bkpg. has a report on the funeral of King George IV of England including the order of procession.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this t... See More
Eli Whitney... Deporting free negroes...
Item #675877
February 11, 1832
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1832 The front page has a lengthy article headed: "Eli Whitney", the inventory of the cotton gin.
Page 3 has an article: "Free Negroes and Mulattoes", mentioning: "...a bill devising the ways & means for deporting free negroes, and such as may become free, to Liberia..." with more detail.
Four cafes, slightly... See More
Biography of John James Audubon...
Item #676022
December 22, 1832
CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL, Scotland, Dec. 22, 1832 Pages 6 and 7 contain a quite lengthy biographical sketch of John James Audubon, the text noting near the beginning: "...the labors of this ingenious and most meritorious artist, whose published drawings of American birds form, without exception, one of the most extraordinary productions of the age...".
The photos show just ... See More
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #683124
October 24, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Oct. 24, 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 in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle: "Or, the Triumph... See More
War begins in Texas... Creating the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #680084
January 02, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1836 The front page includes a report prefaced in part by: "...A provisional government has been completely organized & a bill of rights adopted which will be found below..." and what follows is the: "Declaration of the People of Texas in General Convention Assembled" followed by the 8 posts of the Bill of Rights, includi... See More
Continuing troubles in Texas...
Item #680082
July 23, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1836 Most of an inside page is taken up with reports headed: "Texas" which includes several letters, one beginning: "I am sorry to inform you of our situation. We are detained here for nothing but to keep you ignorant of the enemy's intention; they will soon be down on you in great numbers...".
Included also is a letter... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #681117
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 13, 1836 The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well.
Other items include: "United States & Mexico" "Revolt of Negroes at Havana" "United State... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1837...
Item #683119
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 4, 1837. Included is the amount of $200 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. Also a red ink cancellation.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseb... See More
Rare military paper... Sir William Johnson...
Item #683000
December 25, 1840
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, Dec. 25, 1840 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". Lasted but 52 issues.
The back page has 1 2/3 columns on the: "Biography - Sir William Johnson". Also within: "Military Maxims of... See More
Item #683198
May 08, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, May 8, 1841 Famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of the Whig Party and specifically in support of Wm. H. Harrison's presidential campaign.
This issue is from after the election & inauguration and contains various news of the day with an emphasis on political events. Included are "Appointments by the President" including:... See More
Harrison's campaign newspaper, from shortly after his death...
Item #682224
May 29, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, May 29, 1841 The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration--including this one.
Four pages, an engraving of a log cabin in the masthead, some foxing generally good.
Anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #683257
September 15, 1842
EMANCIPATOR, Boston, March 10, 1847 A newspaper focused on emancipation: the freedom for slaves. Articles include: "Wilmot Proviso--Yeas and Nays" "The Dangers of Slavery" "Freedom Betrayed" "Proposed Convention at Washington" for the National Anti-Slavery Society.
Four pages, inside stains from pressed leaves, otherwise good condition.
Early newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #683294
April 01, 1843
THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, April 1, 1843 An early newspaper from the Oneida Community. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within the issue the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on greater presence in the decades to come.
Noyes saw man
... See More
Noyes saw man
Early anti-slavery themed newspaper...
Item #678310
August 10, 1843
NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Aug. 10, 1843 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 18 years before the Civil War.
Among the articles: "Letters on Slavery, Addressed to American Wives & Mothers" this being Letter 1. "Pro-Slavery Quakerism--Colorphobia" "Improvement of the Colored Rage" "Anti-Slavery Conventions in Ohio
... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #682889
October 16, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 16, 1845 An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of railroad-related articles with a wea... See More
On the battles at Monterey...
Item #666734
February 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 1847 Page 3 begins with a lengthy article headed: "The Capitulation of Monterey" with much detail on the battles there. This report takes over a full column.
Four pages, nice condition.
Reporting the Mexican War...
Item #682621
May 31, 1847
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1847 Good content from the Mexican War including front page: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "Lieut. Col. Fremont" "Later from Matamoros" "From Northern Mexico & California" and more.
Good page 2 war content with: "Important From Mexico" "Reported Defeat ofd Col. Doniphan" "Americans Lost 7 ... See More
Lengthy letter from Santa Anna on the Mexican War...
Item #682630
June 10, 1847
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1847 Some nice reporting from the Mexican War including a full front page column headed: "Very Late from the City of Mexico" which includes a lengthy letter to the Mexican Minster of War, signed in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
More on page 2 with: "A Day in Advance of the Mail" "Arrival of Col. Doniphan at Parras" "Hi... See More
Mexican War... D.C. properties up for sheriff sale...
Item #657896
September 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 15, 1847 All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a huge chart of "City Property To Be Sold For Taxes", several on Pennsylvania Ave. Likely some now notable residences on the list.
Page 3 has some fine content on the Mexican War with: "From Buena Vista" and: "The Battle of Buena Vista" and; "Late ... See More
The California Gold Rush...
Item #680495
June 02, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 2, 1849 The front page has a print of: "Joseph, Baron De Jellachich, Ban of the Croats".
But the better content is on page 3 with almost half of a page 3 column headed: "California" with some fine content on the early period of the Gold Rush, including a letter datelined from "Suter's (sic) Fort, Upper California".
... See More
Item #682897
May 04, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (now spelled Greensboro) North Carolina, May 4, 1850 Inside has: "Terrible Steamboat Disaster & Loss of Life" bound from Cincinnati to St. Louis, with California emigrants. Also: "Gold Hunters" and: "Gold and Graves" which are on the Calif. gold rush.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Indian massacre in Minnesota... Much from New Mexico...
Item #682929
May 07, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1850 Page 3 has: "Indian Massacre" with a report from St. Paul, Minnesota, concerning troubles with the Sioux and Chippewa tribes. Also: "Important From New Mexico" takes over half a column, and also a few: "Appointments By The President".
Four pages, ink spots on page 3, good condition.
From Greensboro, North Carolina...
Item #683137
May 11, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (now spelled Greensboro) North Carolina, May 11, 1850 Articles include: "Rules for Home Education" "A Word to Little Girls" "The Slave Trade" "Another Mammoth Cave" & more. Also a page 3 ad: "Ranaway...my negro girl Rosanna, a very bright mulatto..." with details.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Antebellum New Orleans with prices of the day...
Item #683272
November 16, 1850
NEW ORLEANS PRICE-CURRENT, Louisiana, Nov. 16, 1850 As the title would suggest, this four page paper is focused on the economy and prices of hundreds of items. The back page has 56 illustrations of ships in ads. There is some news of the day as well. Most of the front page is taken up with hundreds of small "Business Card" ads.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...
Item #682620
December 03, 1850
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 3, 1850 Pages 5 and 6 contain: "The President's Message" being the state-of-the-union address of Millard Fillmore, signed by him in type. The President reviews the events of the year. Included as well are the reports of the Secretary of the Interior, Postmaster-General, & Secretary of War.
Eight pages, damp staining to the top half, otherwise g... 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
Nice ad for the sale of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'...
Item #682767
May 29, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1852 Of interest is the page 2 advertisement for: "Uncle Tom's Cabin -- 50,000 copies in eight weeks!" which has some nice text including: "A sale unprecedented in the history of book-selling in America...Editors of newspapers...have vied with each other in their eulogistic notices...the greatest book of its kind ever... See More
Early print of General Scott...
Item #680511
July 31, 1852
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 31, 1852 The front page has a print of: "General Scott" who was: "...the Whig candidate for the Presidency, from a late Daguerreotype, which gives, we think, a good idea of 'Old Chippewa's' countenance."
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with fold & margin tears. Folder size noted... 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 phrenological character of two notables...
Item #682645
January 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, January, 1854 Phrenology is a theory stating that the personality traits of a person can be derived from the shape of the skull. Although holding no validity today, it was a popular science in the mid-19th century and this periodical focused on it.
Inside has the portraits of two notables along with their "Phrenological Character, Biographical ... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #682996
February 23, 1856
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with the M... See More
Early baseball, in a sporting newspaper...
Item #675185
October 04, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 4, 1856 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 the vol. 1 number 5 issue.
Inside under "Base Ball" is a report about a match between the Newark and Columbia Junior clubs. Another page has a full column o... See More
Sensational murder trial of socialite Madeleine Smith...
Item #683217
August 02, 1857
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1857 This is one of the best issues on the famous 19th century murder trial of Glasgow, Scotland, socialite Madeleine Smith. Very extensive trial reporting consumes all of pages 1, 2, 3 and over half of page 6. Included as well is a front page portrait of the accused Smith, as well as her victim Pierre Emile L'Angelier.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
Early views of Syracuse...
Item #683008
February 06, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1858 The ftpg. shows: "Frederic W. Lincoln, Mayor of Boston". Inside has a nearly half page: "General View of the City of Syracuse, New York" and another nearly halfpg: "View of Salina Street, Syracuse, New York" with a related article on Syracuse as well. The back page has 2 prints concerning Siam.
Complete in sixteen pa... See More
Morrissey and Heenan will fight for the boxing championship...
Item #682725
October 20, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 20, 1858 Page 4 has nearly a full column report on: "The Prize Fight Today" between Morrissey and Heenan (The Benicia Boy). Column subheads include: "Morrissey and the Benecia Boy--Condition of the Men--Who Will be Champion--How the Betting Ranges--Amount of Money Staked". The result would be reported in the next day's newspaper.
Eight pages, go... See More
Trouble with the Indians... Mormons under the peace regime...
Item #677745
November 29, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 29, 1858 The front page has: "The Indian Wars" "Prospect of a Renewal of Hostilities in Oregon--A Council of War Called by General Harney--Apprehended Trouble with the Indians in Washington Territory--Battle Between Indians & California Militia--Defeat of the Savages".
Page 4 has: "Progress of the Mormons Under the Peace Regime" which ... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #683116
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 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: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Italy--View of Novara" "London &... See More
John Brown's slave insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #678214
November 14, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1859 Page 4 has 2 small items on the Harper's Ferry insurrection, and page 5 has: "The Murder at Harpers Ferry--Discourse By The Rev. Mr. Remington At Brooklyn".
Page 7 has: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" "Sentences of Coppic, Cook, Green, and Copeland" with subheads: "Captain John Brown" and: "Brown vs. Brown&qu... See More
John Brown's slave insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #682898
November 14, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1859 Page 4 has 2 small items on the Harper's Ferry insurrection, and page 5 has: "The Murder at Harper's Ferry--Discourse By The Rev. Mr. Remington At Brooklyn".
Page 7 has: "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION" "Sentences of Coppic, Cook, Green, and Copeland" with subheads: "Captain John Brown" and: "Brown vs. Bro... See More
Preparing for the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #683173
March 30, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1861 From just days before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has a wealth of reports on the coming conflict.
Articles include: "The Census of 1860" which includes a chart for the "Seceded Slave States" "THE PRO-SLAVERY REBELLION - From South Carolina - Disaffection Among the Slaves--Beauregard's Bragging..." "... See More
War movements of Robert E. Lee...
Item #675379
September 07, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1861 Inside pages have war-related column heads including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Occupation of Pickets" "Movements of General Lee" "The Intentions of the Rebels" "The Next Collision" "From Hatteras Inlet" "Abandonment of Ocracoke Forts" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, nice c... See More
General Halleck leads the army in Missouri...
Item #172524
November 30, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a print captioned: "Major-General Halleck, U.S.A., Commanding Our Army In Missouri". Inside has a small map of: "Fernandina, Florida"; a full page with two prints of: "Headquarters of General Wright at Fort Walker, Hilton Head, South Carolina, formerly Those of General Drayton of ... 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
Civil War map of Eastern Virginia...
Item #676308
May 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 26, 1862 The front page features a large and very detailed map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA."
Among the front page column heads are: "The Gallant Action of Col. Crook" "Details of the Rebel Defeat" "We Whipped them Three to One" "Occupation of Raleigh, N.C." "A Rebel Raid Near New Bern" "A... See More
Baseball continues during th Civil War...
Item #675347
July 26, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 26, 1862 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Inside has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments. Included are box scores for 9 games.
Other sports reports as well including for: "Fistiana" (boxing).
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
A newspaper predicting the future...
Item #683295
October 01, 1862
BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Oct., Nov. & Dec., 1862 A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
The ftpg. has: "The Nativity of Gen. John C. Fremont" with a nice engraving of him. Pages 2 and 3 have the nativities of "Gen. George B... 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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The French in Mexico, featuring a map...
Item #681579
January 29, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1863 The front page has a large map headed: "THE FRENCH IN MEXICO. Operations of the French Army--The Route of the Troops from Vera Cruz to the Mexican Capital" with related front page heads as well.
There are also front page Civil War reports including: "Rebel Army Under General Joe Johnston Marching to Vicksburg" "Vicksburg & Port Hud... See More
Louisiana slave owners...
Item #681586
February 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac" "A Soldier Shot While Attempting to Desert" "News From Vicksburg" "The Mississippi" "News From Tennessee - Skirmish & Defeat of the Rebels Near Bolivar" "The Difference Between Gen. Banks & the Slaveowners" "... See More
Civil War projectile prints on the front page...
Item #669741
April 04, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 4, 1863 The front page is mostly taken up with several prints of: "The Celebrated Stafford Projectiles" accompanied by a related article: "Improved Projectiles". Nice to have this Civil War related print on the front page of this scientific periodical.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Hooker's army on the move...
Item #681560
May 01, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Hooker's Army Moving" "The War In Tennessee" "Advance of the Rebel Lines in Front of Gen. Rosecrans" "Boats of the Rebel Commanders" "Interesting From North Carolina" "Evidences of Union Sentiment Among the People" and more.
Eight pages, v... See More
Civil War projectile prints... Thimbles...
Item #669740
May 30, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 30, 1863 The front page is mostly taken up with several prints of: "Smith's Patent Sub-caliber Projectiles" accompanied by a related article. Nice to have this Civil War related print on the front page of this scientific periodical.
Page 2 has an illustrated article on: "Thimbles".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
The New York City draft riots...
Item #681758
July 14, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War taking nearly the entire first column are: "THE DRAFT" "Tremendous Excitement in the City" "Popular opposition to the Enforcement of the Conscription" "Enrollment Lists Torn Up" "The Military Ordered Out" "Another Attack on the Crowds" "... See More
Vicksburg, General Grant, Admiral Porter...
Item #681773
August 02, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Western Navy" "Its Operations Before Vicksburg" "What Admiral Porter Says of General Grant" "The Surrender of Brashear City" "Anticipated Movements of General Grant" "Progress of the Siege of Fort Wagner" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice... See More
Lawrence, Kanas, is pillaged...
Item #681793
August 22, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 22, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Highly Important News" "Rebel Accounts of the Siege of Charleston..." "The Big Parrott Guns Beginning to Tell on Fort Sumter" "All Non-Combatants Urged to Leave the Doomed City" "Charleston to be Defended to the Last Extremity" "News From the Southwes... See More
Charleston in flames, Beauregard wants a truce, which is denied...
Item #681799
August 28, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 28, 1863 The front page has a nice print of: "THE REBEL TORPEDOES" with 3 views of it.
First column heads include: "CHARLESTON" "Sumter a Mass of Rubbish" "Shelling of Charleston & Forts Moultrie, Gregg and Beauregard" "The City In Flames" "Indignation of Beauregard" "Application for a Truce..." ... See More
Chattanooga, Tennessee... Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #681882
September 30, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 30, 1863 Among the page 2 and 3 column headlines on the Civil War are: "CHARLESTON" "The Siege Progressing Favorably" " Grand Artillery Duel" "Interesting From New Orleans" "SERIOUS BREAD RIOT IN MOBILE" "Rebel Accounts of the Battles at Chattanooga" "Rebel Admission of the Ruin of Sumter" and more.
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Movements of generals Lee and Bragg...
Item #674897
October 30, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 30, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebels on Lookout Mountain Flanked & Driven Back" "The Grand Flanking Movement by Lee and Bragg" "Gen. Burnside Threatened" "Important Movement Contemplated by Gen. Meade" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.
Talk of an Amendment to eliminate slavery...
Item #682535
December 11, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Dec. 11, 1863 Page 2 has: "Constitutional Amendment Against Slavery" with some discussion. Also much on the Civil War including: "Late Rebel Dispatches" "What the Cavalry Did at Chattanooga" "Hard Marching & Religious Interest in the 10th Regiment" "Late Southern News" "Hard Marching &... See More
Boxing match: Heenan vs. King...
Item #682899
December 24, 1863
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Dec. 24, 1863 Page 2 has a round-by-round account of a boxing match headed: "The Fight Between Heenan and King--King Victorious" with prefacing comments on the boxing match in England.
Page 2 also has Civil War reports: "Gen. Averill's Campaign" "The Fight at Moscow, Tenn." "Gen. McClellan's Report" "... See More
The Red River expedition...
Item #681613
May 04, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE RED RIVER EXPEDITION" "General Banks Falling Back to Alexandria" "The Rebels Below That City Near Cheneyville" "Then General Steele Occupied Camden, and What He Gained by it" "Interesting From North Carolina" "Interesting From Tex
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Battle of Resaca, Georgia...
Item #681633
May 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT!" "Important Strategic Movement Going On" "Details of the Fighting on the Banks of the North Anna" "Interesting Rebel Accounts" "SHERMAN!" "Pursuit of the Rebels by Our Whole Army" "Brisk Skirmish with the Rear Guard at Adairsville... See More
Latest news from the battlefields...
Item #682149
June 11, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 11, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Burial of the Dead" "Grant Moving Down His Left" "Both Armies Close Together" "Hunter's Victory in West Virginia" "Their Stories About Sherman" "Demonstration on Secessionville" "A Rebel Regiment Annihilate... See More
John Morgan is routed in Kentucky...
Item #681651
June 15, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE ROUT OF MORGAN IN KENTUCKY" "The Rebel Raiders Scattered, Demoralized and Out of Ammunition" "Disaster In Tennessee" "News From New Orleans" "President Lincoln's Visit to Philadelphia" and more.
Eight pages, great condition.... See More
Great reports on Sherman, Sheridan, and Grant...
Item #681976
June 19, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "The Campaign Inn Georgia" "The Battle of Resaca" "Retreat of the Rebels" "Hot Pursuit by Our Forces" "SHERIDAN!" "Brilliant Victory Near Gordonsville" "Complete Rout of the Rebel Cavalry" and then: "GRANT" ... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #666538
June 22, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 22, 1864 Among the articles within are: "President Lincoln in Philadelphia" "Negro Troops" "War News of the Week" "Affairs in Kentucky" "Are You For Peace of War?" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, good condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sh... See More
Print of the famous naval battle: Alabama vs. the Kearsarge...
Item #678952
June 25, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 25, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has a print from the American Civil War.
Inside has a full page print of: "The Action Off Cherbourg one Sunday Between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: The Alabama Sinking". There is a related article which takes almost an entire column.
Complete in 24 pages, very n... See More
Rebels claim victory...
Item #681968
June 27, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 27, 1864 Among the first column Civil War heads on the front page are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Rebels Attempt to Drive Back the 18th Corps" "Our Losses Insignificant" "Hoke's Rebel Brigade Used Up" "Rebel News to Thursday morning" "The Victories They Claim" "Hunter's Devastation in Western Virginia&q... See More
The great raid towards Washington...
Item #681985
July 14, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 14, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Great Rebel Raid" "They are Driven From Washington" "They are Recrossing the Potomac with their Plunder" "The Escape of Gen. Tyler and Staff" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
The march to the sea is beginning...
Item #681987
July 16, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1864 Among the front page column Civil War heads are: "SHERMAN" "Additional of the Union Army at the Defences of Atlanta" "Additional Details of the Crossing of the Chattahoochee" "Rebel Speculations as to Sherman" with more war reports inside as well.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Generals Sherman and Hunter...
Item #682011
July 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "Additional Details of the Successful Expedition Under General Rousseau" "Destruction of an Immense Amount of Railroad Track, Stores, Provisions & Rebel Material of War" "Reported Death of General Hood" "HUNTER" "The Fighting in the Shena... See More
Attempted attack upon Petersburg...
Item #682079
August 02, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 2, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "The late Attack Unsuccessful" "Our Men Driven From the Breach" "The Loss on Our Side About 4,000" "The President Visits Gen. Grant" "The Raid Into Pennsylvania" "From Gen. Sherman's Army" and more.
Eight pages, ... See More
Battle of Folck's Mill, Maryland...
Item #682081
August 03, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 3, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Battle With The Raiders" "They Attack Gen. Kelley" "They Are Defeated, with Loss" and other smaller heads.
Eight pages, great condition.
Grant and Lincoln meet...
Item #682080
August 03, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Review of the Operations on Saturday Last" "Our Losses in the Assault on the Rebel Works" "A Flag of Truce Prevailing on Monday" "The Dead Buried & the Wounded Cared For" "The Interview Between the President and Gen. Grant" and mor... See More
General McClellan is nominated for the Presidency, to oppose Lincoln...
Item #682938
August 11, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 11, 1864 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. First column Civil War heads include: "The McClellan Furore" "Union Square in a; Blaze of Glory" "Metropolitan Honors to 'Little Mac' " "Gen. Geo. B. McClellan Nominated for the Presidency" "What The Ladies Think of the Hero of Ant... See More
Sherman is pounding Atlanta...
Item #682093
August 12, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Appalling Calamity at City Point" "Details of the Fearful Explosion on Board an Ordnance Barge" "Stanton's War Bulletin" "The Capture of Mobile Reported by Rebel Deserters" "Sherman Knocking Atlanta with Shells" "Sheridan" a... See More
A pro-South newspaper from the North...
Item #666542
August 17, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1864 Among the articles on the ftpg. are: "Monstrous Impudence" "Another Account--A Letter to General Lee" "Horrible Crimes of Negro Soldiers" "The American Union Passing Away" and more.
Articles within: "A General Who Fights Women & Children" "Gen. Paine and the She Secesh" "News From ... See More
Farragut's report on Mobile Bay...
Item #666543
August 24, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1864 Among the articles within: "The Armistice Trick" "Official Report of the Fight in Mobile Bay" is signed in type: D. G. Farragut; "Gen. Sherman on Recruiting in the Rebel States" "What Was Written Before the War Commenced" "A Monstrous Confession of Incompetence to Govern!" and much more.
Eight pages,... 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
War reports from this racist newspaper...
Item #680169
January 28, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Jan. 28, 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.
Some articles include: "Sherman's Move In South Carolina" "Sinking of Monitors at Charleston" "The Debat... See More
Peace talks are a failure... Sherman advances thru Georgia...
Item #682963
February 06, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 6, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PACIFICATION" "Return of the President & Secretary Seward to Washington" "The Conference A Failure" "Full Particulars of the Meeting of the Commissioners" "GEORGIA"... See More
The closing days of the Civil War...
Item #683064
April 06, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 6, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Official News of the Pursuit of the Rebel Forces" "Sheridan Calls on Meade to Assist in Capturing or Dispersing Lee's Army" "Grant at Hotaway, C.H." "Jeff Davis Receives Lee's Dispatch in Church" "Davis Already Packed Up & R... See More
Much on the trial of Lincoln's assassination, and the end of the Civil War...
Item #683269
May 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 23, 1865 The front page has column heads on the trial of those accused of assassinating President Lincoln: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Monday" "Evidence of an Important Witness Suppressed" "Capture of Booth and Harrold" "Testimony of Captain Dougherty" "Antecedents of O'Laughlin" "The Attack on S... See More
Mrs. Surratt & the trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #683122
June 06, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1865 The back page has various reports on the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators, headed: "THE TRIAL" "One of Mrs. Surratt's Relatives Loses a Negro & His Union Principles" "More Testimony About Dr. Mudd's Movements" "The Evidence on Monday" & various subheads.
Eight pages, various tears near margi... See More
The Civil War comes to an end in Texas...
Item #682895
June 10, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 10, 1865 Front page heads at the top of the first column: "The Last Of The Rebellion" "Surrender of the Forts at Sabine Pass" "Galveston Probably Occupied" "Capture of the Rebel General Wilcox" "Destruction of the Blockade Runner Denbigh". Included is a detailed report from a naval correspondent headed: "Occupation ... See More
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