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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
News from throughout Europe in 1696...
Item #687307
September 24, 1696
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1696 A very nice issue of this famous newspaper with reports from throughout Europe. Datelines include London, Warsaw, Vienna, Mentz, Dublin, Cologne, Edinburgh and Falmouth. Various advertisements on the back page as well.
Complete as a single sheet, 7 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, wide margins, great condition.
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
Great 18th century issue for display...
Item #685275
March 07, 1719
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, March 7, 1719 This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be had, and is a nice display issue as such.
Various news items from Europe including a page 2 mention that: "...letters from several parts of France mention also the news of the taking the Pretender, but they disagree so much in their accoun... 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.
Uncommon title from 1730...
Item #673453
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, August, 1730 This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Milita... See More
A 1733 newspaper from Germany...
Item #686269
January 03, 1733
NEUE ZEITUNGEN von GELCHRTEN SACHEN, Leipzig, Germany, 1733 A very early and tiny newspaper from this largest city in the German province of Saxony. The title roughly translates: "News From Learned Things". At this time George Washington was just one year old.
Eight pages, 4 by 6 1/2 inches, a few period notations at margins, great condition.
Quite rare & early newspaper...
Item #688542
September 30, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, September 30, 1736 This is a very rare title, and early as well for a folio-size newspaper (measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 in.).
This title only published for 4 years. A few essays plus news of the day including an article on the arts within the Salon of Herculus. Also is the reporting of the Majesty's Proclamation for the persons conc... See More
Early newspaper from 1746 Amsterdam...
Item #688688
July 26, 1746
LES ETATS DE HOLLANDE [The States of Holland], Amsterdam, July 26, 1746 An interesting, little newspaper from this Dutch city, printed in French, featuring an engraving in the middle of the masthead. At the back is the: "Suite Des Nouvelles d' Amsterdam" which would seem to be a supplemental sheet. Measures 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, 6 pages, nice condition.
Canada content...
Item #676722
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747 Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with various news reports of the day, including an "Extract of a Letter from Cape Breton which is in Canada, and some reports on the trial of Lord Lovat. There is also: "A Description of the Town and Harbour of Louisbourgh, on the Island of Cape Breton..." which t
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Decorative Act of Parliament, 1747...
Item #688684
January 01, 1747
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1747 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for reviving...for laying a duty...uon every Scots Pint of Beer or Ale vented or sold within the town of Bruntisland..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Six pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Much on the Georgia alligator & how Oglethorpe treated them...
Item #676495
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1749
Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in Georgia, one bit noting; "...Of reptiles, the crocodile, which seems
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Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in Georgia, one bit noting; "...Of reptiles, the crocodile, which seems
Negotiations with the Cherokee Indian Nation...
Item #676680
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1760 Inside has: "A Brief Account of the Negotiation between Governor Lyttelton and Artakullakulla (or the "Little Carpenter"), Deputee of the Whole Cherokee Nation & other Headmen and Warriors of that Nation". This text takes close to 3 pages and includes the full printing of the: "Treaty of Peace and Friendship Concl... See More
Murder of Indians in Pennsylvania...
Item #657574
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, April 18, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has a letter from Philadelphia which includes: "...relative to the late murders committed on ten Indians...as the perpetrators of those horrid barbarities have been rescued from prison since this talk was transmitted, it is much doubted whether a reconciliation will take place."The... See More
Gov. of Massachusetts has concerns for governing the colony...
Item #679853
July 26, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 26, 1770 Page 6 has most of a column headed: "America" being a speech by the Lt. Governor of Massachusetts in which he talks about he concerns for operating the government, signed in type: T. Hutchinson.
Page 3 has an interesting advertisement headed: "American Lands" promoting the sale of: "...thirty-five thousand acres of c... 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
Work towards finding a peace to end the Revolutionary War...
Item #673758
November 28, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 28, 1782 Page 2 has a brief item from The Netherlands: "...Richard Oswald is appointed his Britannic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to treat with the ministers of the United States of America. Who (says the writer) would have thought that Great Britain would have been the third power in Europe to acknowledge the Independence of America?" ... See More
Hostilities are at an end...
Item #673902
March 04, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1783 Page 4 contains a document confirming the cessation of hostilities among the European counties, and a note from Paris adds: "The King's decree concerning the terms of the cessation of hostilities at sea, dated the 4th of Feb. 1783. His Majesty having ratified on the 3rd of he present month the Preliminary articles of Peace, signed at Vers... See More
Ben Franklin is packed & ready to return to America...
Item #673935
March 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1783 Page 4 includes discussion in the "House of Commons" concerning the "Provincial Corps" which talks also of events from the Revolutionary Wary. A few bits: "...Col. Duncan's corps hd signalized itself greatly at the second battle of Camden under Lord Rawdon. Col. Fanning's regiment had...performed the most distingu... See More
Loyalists are being humiliated...
Item #650127
July 05, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1783 Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...dispatches were sent off from Lord North's office...to Sir Guy Carleton at New York. They are confidently said principally to relate to the final disposal of the troops, and the evacuation of that province by his Majesty's forces there...".
Page 5 has a letter from New York noting in part: ... See More
Congress to meet in Princeton?
Item #674659
November 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1783 Page 3 has a report from Charleston concerning commerce. Also a dateline from Savannah. Then a report from Congress concerning the finances of the country which includes a document signed in type: Robert Morris. Also a dispatch: "That it had been formally debated in Congress at Prince-Town [Princeton] whether the delegates should return to Ph... See More
Major Hardin & the Northwest Indian War...
Item #675437
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1790 The issue includes a wide range of articles, & near the back several pages with an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France".There is also a report headed: "America" reporting on the Northwest Indian War, noting in part: "...that Major Hardin...with 200 volunteers...of Kentucky...made an expedition fr... See More
News from 1790...
Item #686765
October 27, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 27, 1790 The front page has a continued article on: "The Art of Joking". Other articles include: "Natural History" "Useful Arts" "Gibraltar" "France--National Assembly" "Federal Register" and more. The back page has six illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
Comptroller of United States appointed... Louis XVI attempts to escape...
Item #686076
June 27, 1791
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 27, 1791 A page 3 report from "Hartford" states: "We are informed that the President of the United States has appointed OLIVER WALCOTT, Esq., Comptroller of the Treasury, of the United States, vice Nicholas Eveleigh...deceased."
Over one-third of page 2 reports the attempted escape of King Louis XVI of France to St. Cloud, but he was s... See More
During George Washington's administration...
Item #687490
September 15, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY; OR, THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 15, 1791 Here is a great "generic" issue of this famous newspaper from the first term of Washington's administration. Various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, handsome & decorative masthead, very nice condition.
The French Constitution... Article concerning Ben Franklin...
Item #686814
December 10, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1791 The entire front page is taken up with the second (of 4) installment of: "The French Constitution Revised, Amended, and Finally Decreed, by the National Assembly".
Page 2 begins with: "Congressional Intelligence" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle. Also inside is an address: "To Josiah Harmar, Brig. General of the ... See More
Trouble with Indians...
Item #688802
May 22, 1792
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 22, 1792 The front page is filled with ads including six illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has two reports concerning problems with the Indians.
Among the back page ads is an illus. one for John McAllister whips and canes.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, several creases, nice condition.
General Anthony Wayne & the Chippewa Indians...
Item #669174
November 06, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1793 A page 3 item reports in part: "...from Pittsburgh, we learn that General Wayne had marched from the Miami against the Indians with 3000 regular troops and 1500 volunteers from Kentucky....Still Knee, a chief of the Chippawas, had come into Fort-Pitt, with assurance that his nation had resolved to observe a strict neutrality."
Inside also ... See More
Boston magazine from the 18th century...
Item #683613
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1795 Articles within include: "Account of Warren Hastings" "The Delights of Benevolence" "Description of a Highland Hut" "The Cacique of Ontario" "On Ascending Thunder" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with the latest news including a report that: "A Treaty of Peac... See More
French ambassador Genet nearly causes a diplomatic crisis...
Item #669189
December 18, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 18, 1793 Page 2 has a report about the controversial Citizen Genet, the French ambassador to the United States. It mentions: "...the executive...wrote to our minister in France to demand the recall of Citizen Genet. Giving those instructions two months to reach France, we may now every day expect to hear the results...".
Genet tried to get America ... See More
John Jay and his 'Jay Treaty'...
Item #686714
April 16, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, April 16, 1795 The masthead has an engraving of the sun surrounded by stars. Page 3 has: "Mr. Jay" which begins: "...that distinguished patriot, federalist, and statesman, will doubtless be appointed governor of the state of New York...The Treaty which he has effected is reported to be highly favorable to the commerce & dignity of the U.S..." w... See More
President George Washington...
Item #668109
August 15, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15, 1795 Page 3 has a brief item: "The President of the United States, we learn, has returned to Philadelphia from his seat at Mount Vernon."
The top of the front page has an advertisements for the publishing of: "Washington's Official Letters" with details. Page 2 has: "Naval Engagement".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #665488
February 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1796 The front page has two Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. Page 2 includes a report on the celebration of the 65th birthday of President George Washington. Four pages, irregular at the right margin causes a bit of loss to some back leaf ads, foxing & light damp staining.
Land for sale along the Potomac River...
Item #688468
April 28, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 30, 1796 The front page is filled with ads including 21 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives". The back page has an ad: "Land On the Potowmac River for Sale" with details.
Four pages, great condition.
On the future development of New York City...
Item #677411
August 03, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 3, 1796 Page 3 has a letter dated Fort Ontario: "...from the officer commanding the Federal troops sent to take possession of the post at Oswego...".
Another interesting report talks of the economic advantages of New York City and its development, one bit noting: "...New York is destined to be as large as Paris or London, ... See More
From during Washington's administration...
Item #688768
August 24, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 24, 1796 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665550
February 01, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797 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 advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States". Insid... See More
Signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #669093
March 22, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 22, 1797 Beginning on the front page & ending on pg. 4 signed: Samuel Adams is "An Act ...Respecting Highways" in the state of Mass. Page 2 has: "Slave Trade"
Four pages, good condition.
Working with the Indians...
Item #676841
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Frigate United States' launch is delayed... Buonaparte Proclamation...
Item #677511
April 29, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 29, 1797 Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting; "The launch of the United States frigate, which was reported to be intended for tomorrow, will not take place till some future day..." with more detail.
The back page has a: "Proclamation" signed in type: Buonaparte concerning his victories in Italy.
Four pages,... See More
The XYZ Affair In 1798....
Item #686818
March 28, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798 Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished, on terms compatible, the safety, honor, or the essential interes... See More
Treasury report and documents signed by President John Adams...
Item #686132
April 24, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, April 24, 1798 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Treasury Department" signed in type: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury. Page 2 has "Important Communications" which includes 3 letters, each signed in type: John Adams, concerning negotiations with France dur... See More
Treasury notice... The situation with France...
Item #686131
May 01, 1798
FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 1, 1798 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Treasury Department, Public Notice is Hereby Given..." signed by: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury. Much of the front page & most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with: "Dispatches from the Envoys to France" which rel... See More
Reflecting on the historic Battle of the Nile...
Item #684160
November 03, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Nov. 3, 1798 Handsome engraving in the masthead. Being of the era of the Napoleonic Wars, it is not surprising that this issue has numerous reports on such. Included are several reports which relate to the historic Battle of the Nile, Pages 3 and 4 have some reports from America.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. Full red tax sta... See More
John Adams responds...
Item #668977
November 08, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 8, 1798 Page 2 has a letter to the President from the officers & soldiers of the Chowan county, North Carolina, concerning: "...the critical situation of our country..." as it relates to France. It is followed by the: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.... See More
Signed by Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...
Item #686130
June 15, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1799 Page 3 begins with a notice headed: "The Board Of Health, To Their Constituents" in which the board notes recommendations to prevent the return of "the Fever". It is signed in type by: Paul Revere, who was President of the Board at that time. This notice takes half a column.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few chips at margi... See More
Regulating the tariffs...
Item #686120
July 15, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 15, 1799 Two columns on the front page are taken up with "An Act to regulate the Collection of Duties on Imports & Tonnage" continued in a future issue. It is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
The back page has over a full column report from the "War Department" seeking bids to supply rations to the mentioned mi... See More
Regulating the tariffs...
Item #686125
July 15, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 15, 1799 Two columns on the front page are taken up with "An Act to regulate the Collection of Duties on Imports & Tonnage" continued in a future issue. It is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
The back page has over a full column report from the "War Department" seeking bids to supply rations to the mentioned mi... See More
William H. Harrison when he was 26 years old...
Item #684282
December 18, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 18, 1799 The top of page 2 has a brief report headed: "Delegate To Congress" noting: "Mr. W. H. Harrison having produced his credentials as delegate to Congress from the N.W. Territory, the same were referred to the Committee of Elections."
This is very early mention of Harrison in a newspaper, who would distinguish himself in the War of ... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the front page in script type...
Item #686200
May 05, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, May 5, 1802 Half of the front page is taken up with ads plus a full column: "Act to Establish an Uniform Rule of Naturalization & to repeal the acts heretofore passed on that Subject." which is signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson, and in block type by the Vice President: Aaron Burr.
Four pages, never-... See More
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #666997
September 07, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Sept. 7, 1802 Pages 2 and 3 have much interesting content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger", due to the content of some of his reporting, which overshadowed the political content. He was a central figure in the press wars between the Federalist... See More
Problems with a loan to Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667507
June 17, 1803
NEW YORK EVENING POST, June 17, 1803 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with letters relating to a loan to Thomas Jefferson which he was delinquent--and deceptive--in repaying. Included is a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, from 1779.
Four pages, small binding slits at the blank spine, good condition.
Early Charleston...
Item #684112
June 28, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, June 28, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South. Page 3 has a letter of the French inhabitants of New Orleans which relates to the coming Louisiana Purchase.
Various news report of the day and a wealth of ads. The back page has an ad for a runaway slave.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin due to disbinding, good condi... See More
Lengthy letter on the First Barbary War...
Item #688706
June 29, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 29, 1803 Page 2 has a lengthy letter signed by William Eaton concerning the First Barbary War, or the Tripolitan War.
Eaton was a U.S. Army officer and the diplomatic officer Consul General to Tunis. He played an important diplomatic and military role in the First Barbary War between the United States and Tripoli.
Fine content concerning eve... See More
Relations with Indians in the Michigan Territory...
Item #667552
January 20, 1808
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 20, 1808 Page 2 has a lengthy report signed by William Hull, governor of the Michigan Territory, concerning the situation with the Indians in the Detroit area and the responsibility of the United States to provide military assistance. This report is refaced with a: "Message from the President" to Congress signed: Th. Jeffers... See More
Jefferson urges Congress to "plan for raising troops"...
Item #667503
March 08, 1808
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 8, 1808 The middle of the front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: Th Jefferson, on his concern for a need to raise troops during the present troubling times in Europe. It begins: "The danger to our country arising from the contests of other nations, and the urgency of making preparations for whatever events might affect our relat... See More
Signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
Item #686206
May 17, 1808
THE REPERTORY, Boston, May 17, 1808 Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning the Embargo law (see for full text). This is followed by some commentary on it.
Four pages, nice condition.
Graphic on the 4th of July celebration...
Item #687905
July 01, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 1, 1809 Page 2 contains a rather large, graphic & broadside-like presentation of the: "CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE!" By: "The Bunker Hill Association".
Four pages, nice conditions volume one issue.
Perhaps the earliest of comic newspapers...
Item #687984
April 17, 1811
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, April 17, 1811 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em".
This title was one of the earliest of the true comic papers. It kept up its flow of satire for six years, attacking local and national politicians and government.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice conditio... See More
Documents relating to the beginning of the War of 1812...
Item #686203
May 06, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1812 The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a great letter headed: "Reflections on WAR!" being part of a sermon. This was from just two months before the War of 1812 would be formally declared.
Also on the front page is a notable: "Law of the United States" titled: "Authorizing the departure of ships & vessels from... See More
The War of 1812 in Canada...
Item #677801
August 06, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 6, 1812 The ftpg. has: "A Proclamation" of General Hull calling for Canadians to rise up against their British masters, & warning that "...no white man found fighting by the side of an Indian will be taken prisoner...", signed in type by him: W. Hull.
The ftpg. also has: "Action On Sacket's Harbor" with more items on ... See More
From the early months of the War of 1812...
Item #677821
August 10, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 10, 1812 The front page has an Act of Congress for issuing Treasury notes, signed in type: James Madison. Also: "British Invasion" "Divide & Conquer" "Florida" "American Prize List" and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Acts of Congress... The War of 1812...
Item #677932
October 05, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 5, 1812 The front page has a full column taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by he President: James Madison.
Inside has several reports on the War of 1812 including: "Military Movements" "The Freedom of the Sea, or War!" "Americans In Canada" "Anglo-Savages" "Green Mountain Patriots&qu... See More
Latest news from the War of 1812...
Item #672743
October 29, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 29, 1812 Most of a page 2 column has War of 1812 under headings: "From Halifax" "From the Ohio" "From Lake Ontario" Latest from Detroit" "Grand Army" and "Commendable Justice in the Enemy".
Four pages, good condition.
Battle of Queenstown Heights...
Item #674433
November 04, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1812 Page 2 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Copies of Letters from Major-Gen. Van Rensselaer...to Major-Gen. Dearborn..." dated at Lewiston, Oct. 14, 1812. This is a fine account of the Battle of Queenston Heights, the first major land battle of the War of 1812. The American were defeated by the British. Great to have an account of this ... See More
A terrific letter to rouse the troops in conquering Niagara...
Item #672953
December 02, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 2, 1812 Page 2 has several reports with a Plattsburg, N.Y. dateline. Also a letter from S. T. Anderson with another from Commodore Chauncey datelines from Sacket's Harbor, taking two-thirds of a column & signed in type: Isaac Chauncey. This is a fine account of a naval encounter.
Also a nice & rousing letter headed: "General Smyth To the Soldiers of the... See More
From the War of 1812...
Item #687499
January 13, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Jan. 13, 1813 The front page has a lengthy article on: "Impressment of Seamen" which was a a major issue leading to the War of 1812. Also on the ftpg: "The Great Effects of the Non-Importation Law Against England".
Reports inside include: "Black Votes" "Additional Bounty" 'War Intelligence, On the Ocean" "Free Trade &... See More
James Madison, and the War of 1812...
Item #686193
September 06, 1813
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN & COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown, (Col.), Sept. 6, 1813. Taking all of the front page are two acts laying duties on various items, each signed in type: James Madison. An uncommon title from the District of Columbia.
Inside has some War of 1812 content including an article: "The Enemy:"
Four pages, water staining to a bottom quadrant, minor foxing.... See More
News from the U.S. frigate Essex...
Item #674601
December 08, 1813
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 8, 1813 Various items on the War of 1812 including: "Latest New from the Essex Frigate" "From Plattsburgh" "Extract from the General Order of Gen. Wilkinson" "Retaliation" "Squadron in the Delaware" "The Rebel's 'Road to Ruin' " and a few other bits.
Four pages, various foxing & a few ink stains... See More
Act protecting American industries against foreign competition...
Item #686196
May 06, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, May 6, 1816 Page 2 has: "AN ACT to regulate the duties on Imports and Tonnage" signed in type by the President: James Madison. This was an important piece of legislation that continued the protective duties established in the War of 1812 and which provided a shield for developing American industries against stiff foreign competition in the postwar era... See More
Nine Madison Acts of Congress on the front page...
Item #686199
August 26, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 26, 1816 The front page begins with two columns listing nine Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President; James Madison.
Other news of the day & a wealth of ads.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Deciding how we change the United States flag...
Item #683184
January 11, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 11, 1817 The most notable report is headed: "Flag of the United States" which is a full column report on altering it, portions including: "...The original flag of the United States was composed of 13 stripes & 13 stars...On the 13th of Jan. 1794 after two new states had been admitted into the union, the national legislature passe... See More
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683738
April 24, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 24, 1817 This issue has not one but three runaway slave advertisements, all on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, good condition.
Slave advertisements from the nation's capital...
Item #683736
May 01, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 1, 1817 This issue has not one but two runaway slave advertisements with one on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
Sylvanus Thayer becomes superintendent of West Point...
Item #688707
September 13, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 13, 1817 The top of page 2 has a report headed: "Military Academy - West Point". Within the report is: "...Aldes Partridge, Professor of the Art of Engineering (This gentleman is said to have been removed; and Major Thayer (of the corps of Engineers) appointed in his place)..."
Sylvanus Thayer is known as the "Father of West P... See More
Inquiring on the illegal smuggling of slaves into the United States...
Item #683278
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
Defending the United States... The Erie Canal...
Item #667256
June 23, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 23, 1821 Inside has a letter signed by: J. C. Calhoun: "Report on Fortifications" which is followed by a 6 page report "To the Hon. Secretary of the War Department" on the fortifications in the United States, concerning the defense of the country.
The back page has an update on the historic Erie Canal noting: "The great ca... See More
Early for Western Pennsylvania...
Item #688687
October 24, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1822 A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early religious periodical from Western Penna.
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.
Annual address of John Q. Adams...
Item #687922
December 09, 1826
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1826 Taking almost 5 columns on pages 2 and 3 is the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address. It is signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, nice condition.
Over half a page on Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667640
December 09, 1826
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Dec. 9, 1826 Half of page 2 is taken up with correspondence from, and with, Thomas Jefferson. Included is a very lengthy letter defending Jefferson from critics, followed by a letter from C.W. Gooch to Jefferson. To this he responds, with a dateline of "Monticello, Jan. 8, 1826" and signed in type: Th. Jefferson. He would die less than 6 months la... See More
George Washington's letter to Martha... West Point Military Academy...
Item #673069
July 04, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1829 Page 3 has a brief report on: "The Susquehannah" and its use by arks & rafts in the Bradford area. Also: "Plenty of Gold!" begins: "We are informed that a gold mine has been recently discovered in Davidson co. containing a vein of the precious metal eighty feet in width..." with more detail.
Inside has: &q... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688208
July 21, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1832 The front page has an article: "From the Western Border - Seat Of War" which is on the Black Hawk War. The report is rather detailed on a day-by-day basis.
The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Indians ... See More
Death of Sir Walter Scott, and of the King of Spain...
Item #688224
November 14, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1832 The front page has a report; "Funeral of Sir Walter Scott" which begins: "The remains of Sir Walter Scott have been consigned to the tomb, amid the unfeigned regret of thousands..." with various details.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...
Item #686280
December 08, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1832 Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people.
This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the major events of the year and gives some discussion to the futur... See More
Ursuline Convent riot... Letter from the Rocky Mountains...
Item #691336
October 11, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 11, 1834 Perhaps the most historic content is the 4+ pages dedicated to the: "Ursuline Convent at Charlestown", Massachusetts, which was burned by a hateful mob of Protestants. Additionally, page 2 has an interesting article on the Boston Tea Party and a discovery of a tea chest, headed: "A Tea Story". Also inside: "Ab... See More
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #688679
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 6, 1834. Included is the amount of $350 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
Lee, Magruder, Meade, & others, well before the Civil War...
Item #683195
October 22, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1836 Inside includes "General Order" signed by President Andrew Jackson, concerning the assignment of various military officers. Among the list are various names which would become more famous during the Civil War including Lt. Meade, Lt. Lee, Lt. Magruder, and various others.
Also two charts of: "Popular Statistics", one n... See More
Martin Van Buren's state-of-the-union address...
Item #687925
December 08, 1838
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 8, 1838 The entirety of the back page is taken up with: "Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress" which is signed in type at its conclusion: M. Van Buren.
This was Van Buren's state-of-the-union address in which he reflects upon the year with thoughts on need for the coming year.
Four pages, never bound nor ... See More
Supporting Van Buren, and critical of Harrison...
Item #685002
October 03, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 3, 1840 Page 3 has a very critical piece on General Wm. Harrison upon his nomination for the presidency, beginning: "But in God's name! what is Gen, Harrison that he should be President of the United States? A Hero!! Another Hero!!!..." which simply begins the attack upon him.
Not surprisingly, the first column of page 2 has... See More
Harrison wins the Presidential election...
Item #688512
February 03, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1841 The back page has a chart noting the: "Official - Popular Vote For President" for both Harrison and Van Buren, listed by state, showing a close election: 11,268,752 vs. 1,123,057.
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the r... See More
For Scottish-Americans...
Item #688685
April 24, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, April 24, 1841 Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, nice condition.
On the donation which created the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #685490
December 25, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 25, 1843 The front page has: "Smithsonian Legacy--No. III" which takes over 1 1/2 columns.
This discusses the contribution of Englishman James Smithson to the United States to create an educational institution which would be the Smithsonian Institution.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Polk's inaugural address...
Item #687939
March 05, 1845
THE BROOKLYN EAGLE, New York, March 5, 1845 Page 2 contains the: "Inaugural Address" of President James K. Polk, although he did not sign the document. This report is just one day after his inauguration.
Four pages, nice condition.
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #666732
February 01, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 1847 Page 3 has much on the Mexican War, continuing on page 4 as well. Included: "Honors to the Brave" "General Taylor's Letter" "The Mexican Army" "Interesting From the Army" and an interest report from a soldier's diary.
Four pages, nice condition.
Jefferson Davis at the capitulation of Monterrey...
Item #688246
February 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 1847 Pages 3 and 4 contain great content headed: "The Capitulation Of Monterey - Official Papers and Letters", the first of which is a half column letter signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
At the time Davis was a Colonel in the "Mississippi Rifles" which he organized. He also fought in the Battle of Buena Vista, bein... See More
Much on the capture of Vera Cruz...
Item #688243
April 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1847 Page 2 has over two columns taken up with: "Further Official Papers Concerning the Capitulation of Vera Cruz - Dispatches From Gen. Scott."
These accounts and letters, including a lengthy one signed: Winfield Scott, give much detail on the capture of this important city in the Mexican War.
Also within: "The... See More
Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688233
May 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1847 Page 2 has a lengthy report headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" and next to it is: "Battle of Cerro Gordo--Mexican Account".
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield Scott's troops outflanked the larger army of Santa Anna, driving him from a strong de... See More
Reports from the California gold fields...
Item #686963
April 04, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1849 Page 3 has almost a full column taken up with: "A Fortnight Later From California". Included are several reports, including a letter detailing the situation at the gold fields, including: "...The whole of Lower California was deserted by the men, who had gone north to the placer..." and much more.
Four pages, ... See More
Much on the Astor Place Riot...
Item #686989
May 12, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 12, 1849 Page 2 has a lengthy article on a new type of photography called Talbot-type. Page 3 has a report on the Astor Place Riot which left close to 30 people dead, headed: "Most Afflicting & Fatal Tumults in the City of New York" and also: "Further Details of the New York Riot".
Four pages, very nice conditio... See More
The California Gold Rush... Astor Place Riot...
Item #685229
May 17, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1849 Page 3 has several reports headed: "The Riots in New York", they being the Astor Place Riot, the deadliest to that date of a number of civic disturbances in New York City which pitted immigrants & nativists against each other.
Page 2 also has two detailed letters headed: "Interesting New from California", each dated at ... See More
Death of General Gaines...
Item #687002
June 09, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "Death of General Gaines" who was one of America's most senior officers and was a veteran of the War of 1812, Seminole Wars, Black Hawk War, and Mexican–American War.
This is followed by: "From San Francisco" which is a letter from San Francisco Bay.
Four pages, very n... See More
Debating the Compromise of 1850... Heading for the gold fields...
Item #682930
June 06, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1850 The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate In The Senate" on what would be called the Compromise of 1850, championed by Henry Clay. This work would determine whether new territories won in the Mexican War would be free or slave.
Page 2 has reports from the Senate including the: "Fugitive Sla... See More
Early scene from the Old West...
Item #680505
September 21, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1850 The front page has an early print headed: "American Scenes - Natural Columns" noted as: "...a view of a singular Hill of Columnar Basalt on the Columbia River, seen and drawn by Col. Fremont on his exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon, etc."
It looks like one of the iconic formations from Monument Valley,... See More
Latest from California, including gold reports...
Item #684269
September 25, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 25, 1850 First column heads on page 7 include: "LATER FROM CALIFORNIA" "$1,000,000 in Gold Dust!" "Terrible Riot At Sacramento City" "The Mayor Shot" "Martial Law Proclaimed" "The City In Ashes!" "Large Yield Of the Mines" and more. Some of the subheads include: "Terrible Riot at S... See More
Early scene from the Old West...
Item #680506
November 02, 1850
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1850 The front page has an early print headed: "Scene In Oregon" with the caption noting in part: "...taken from Col. Fremont's account of his 'Expedition to Oregon and North California', represents the American Falls on Lewis's Fork of the Columbia River at Fort Hall...".
Four pages, large folio size, never bo... 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
On transporting slaves across borders... Hanged for murdering a slave...
Item #685762
January 18, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 1853 Page 3 begins with an interesting letter from "A Country Lawyer" headed: "Right of Transit By Owners of Slaves". Also on page 3 is: "Execution" which notes in part: "L. A. J. Stubbs...South Carolina, (who was convicted of the murder of his slave...) was hanged in the Court House square at Bennett... See More
California gold mining news... Fort Yuma...
Item #685764
January 30, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 1853 Page 3 has a full column taken up with: "The News From California" which focuses on gold mining. Subheads include: "Famine Nat The Mines" and details on: "Earthquake At Fort Yuma".
Four pages, nice condition.
The phrenological character of two notables...
Item #684683
November 01, 1854
AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New York, November, 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 a portraits of Sarah Benjamin, 100 years old, along with her "Phrenological Character... See More
Assassination of a famed California editor...
Item #685042
June 18, 1856
THE DAILY STATESMAN, Concord, New Hampshire, June 18, 1856 Inside has two reports concerning the assassination of James King, headed: "Excitement In California" and: "Later Fro California, each providing various details.
King was a crusading San Francisco newspaper editor whose shooting death in 1856 resulted in the establishment of the second San Francisco Vigilance Committe... See More
Baseball game reports from before the Civil War...
Item #675187
October 25, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 25,1856 A nice sports-themed newspaper from before the Civil War, which has nearly half a column of various reports under the heading: "Base Ball".
There are reports on 5 baseball games with commentary which would seem odd today. One item notes: "The Baltic boys confess this to be a bad beat; but as they intend to try their han... See More
Item #636876
(6) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 6 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
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Thanksgiving...
Item #172106
December 05, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1857 Front 1/4 page illustration of "The Late General Cavaignac." Inside a large illustration of "Monument to Major-General Worth at New York." Also many illustrations pertaining to "Travel Notes in Bible Times" including "A Maronite Excommunicated," "The Subterranean Passage," and "The Great Te... See More
First trans-Atlantic telegraph message: Queen Victoria to President Buchanan...
Item #683645
August 17, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 1858 Page 3 has half a column with a report on the first telegraphic transmission across the Atlantic Ocean, headed: "Telegraphic Correspondence" "The Triumph Complete!--The Queen's Message To The President of the United States And The President's Reply".
The article begins: "Europe and America are now... See More
Latest news from Utah...
Item #683710
October 26, 1858
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1858 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "Utah - General Condition of Territorial Affairs" which provides various news reports concerning the Mormons and related concerns.
Four pages, nice condition.
Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...
Item #687919
December 25, 1858
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More
The trial in the John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection...
Item #688114
November 09, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1859 Much of the front page is taken up with election results. Page 4 has over half a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Proceedings of the Court--The Case of Copeland--Trial of Cook--His Confession Read in Court--Stephens Handed Over to the Federal Authorities for Trial".
Eight pages, disbinding indents at the spine, otherwise goo... See More
On the execution of "Pirate Hicks"...
Item #685006
July 20, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, July 20, 1860 Page 3 has almost an entire column headed: "Piracy" which is concerning Albert Hicks, the last person to be executed for piracy in the United States.
The report begins: "The pirate Hicks met his well-deserved fate amid the execrations of men..." with much more.
Eight pages, minor wear at margins, a few discrete archival mends at margin... See More
Crisis in the South...
Item #688110
December 18, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, December 18, 1860 The reports within are from during Abraham Lincoln's president elect era before his inauguration.
Among the one column headlines on the tensions building in the South prior to the Civil War are: "OUR NATIONAL TROUBLES" "Organization of the South Carolina Convention" "Adjournment To Charleston" "Thurlow Weed's Orga... See More
Dramatic & displayable cavalry charge... Jefferson City...
Item #684143
November 02, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 2, 1861 The best print is the very dramatic, tipped-in doublepage centerfold which shows a cavalry charge captioned: "...Steamer Monticello Shelling the Rebel Troops at Chicamacomico...Attempt to cut off the Retreat of the 20th Indiana Regiment Towards Hatteras Lighthouse". This is one of the more action-packed prints of the war.
Othe... 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 Cape Hatteras...
Item #688105
January 29, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 29, 1862 The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Burnside Expedition. Map Showing Hatteras Inlet, Caper Hatteras & Loggerhead Inlet".
Several front page column heads on the Civil War including: "The Burnside Expedition" "Most of the Fleet & Soldiers Safe in Pamlico Sound" "The Cost of the Rebellion of the Sou... See More
Nashville surrenders... So much more.
Item #688113
February 27, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1862 Among the Civil War reports on the inside pages are: "From Pamlico Sound" "All Quiet at Elizabeth City" "The War in the South-West" "Occupation of Nashville Confirmed" "Martial Law in West Tennessee" "The Rebel Prisoners at Chicago" "The War For The Union" "Armed Intervention" &quo... See More
Map of the Vicksburg vicinity...
Item #688089
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. one column war heads including: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "Sketch of Vicksburg & Surrounding Country" "Strength of th... See More
Robert E. Lee's message to the people of Maryland...
Item #687848
September 12, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 12, 1862 The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "The War In Maryland" "Union Forces In Possession of Sugar Loaf Mountain" "Manifesto of General Lee to the People of Maryland" which has the lengthy text signed by him in type: R. E. Lee; "The Rebels in Possession of Hagerstown" "Entire Rebel Army En Ro... See More
Fighting in Maryland...
Item #688157
September 14, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Invasion Of Maryland" "Rumors of a Heavy Battle Below Hagerstown" 'Jackson Supposed to be Engaged with The National Forces at Martinsburg" "Fighting at Harper's Ferry" "Repulse of the Rebel Gen. Losing with Great Slaughter" and more.
Much fin... See More
Has Richmond been captured?
Item #683895
May 11, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, May 11, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Siege of Vicksburg" "The Rebels Routed & Driven Toward Vicksburg" "Richmond Reported Taken" "Gen. Hooker Said to be Again Across the Rappahannock" "News From Tennessee" "Wheeler's Cavalry Force Advancing on Livingston" and much mor... See More
The siege of Vicksburg...
Item #688072
June 04, 1863
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 4, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Siege Of Vicksburg" "Gen. Grant Permit the Women & Children to Leave the Town" "Naval Operations Before Vicksburg" "Official Report of the Yazoo Expedition" "Immense Destruction of Rebel Property" "Port Hudson Invested by Gen. Banks&q... See More
The New York City Draft Riots... Attack on Charleston...
Item #688102
July 18, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1863 Among the one column headlines on the front page are: "THE RIOT" "Quiet Restored and Business Resumed" "The Insurgents Subdued" "Proclamation By Mayor Opdyke" "The Attack on Charleston "The Capture Announced From Rebel Sources" and more.
Additional Civil War related reporting is found throughout.
E... See More
Rebels to evacuate Gordonsville...
Item #681789
August 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON" "Our Batteries Have Breached Fort Sumter" "Meade's Army" "Probable Evacuation of Culpepper & Gordonsville by the Enemy" "Reported Revolt of the N. Carolina Troops" & more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Siege of Fort Sumter... War events near Chattanooga...
Item #681796
August 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SIEGE OF FORT SUMTER" "Interesting Correspondence Between General Gilmore and General Beauregard" "Details of the Bombardment of the 18th Inst." "Important From Tennessee" "General Rosecrsans' Army in Front of Chattanooga" "Fire Opened on the City... See More
Chattanooga... Treatment of Negro soldiers...
Item #681877
September 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Grant's Department" "Change in the Military Policy of the Rebels" "The Contraband Negroes in Arkansas" "Their Treatment By Our Troops" "The Plantation Free Labor System" "The Butchery of the Beckham Family" "Three of the Negro P... See More
Coon's breech-loading cannon...
Item #669736
October 31, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 31, 1863 The front page features two prints of: "Coon's Breech-Loading Cannon" which has an accompanying article. Nice to have a war-related illustration & article on the front page of this scientific publication.
A few war-related articles inside.
Complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
A machine to rifle gun barrels...
Item #669700
February 20, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1864 The front page features a nice illustration of: "Powers's Machine For Rifling Gun Barrels" with a related article.
Inside has a print and article on: "M'Kibbin's Improved Gun-Sight".
Complete in 16 pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
Latest reports from the Civil War battlefields...
Item #682137
May 18, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Latest Official Reports" "Lee Probably Re-Enforced" "Our Troops In Excellent Spirits" "Butler Repulses the Enemy" "Sherman Progressing Finely" "The Siege of Fort Darling" "LATER FROM SHERMAN" "Hot Purs... See More
Victorious march...
Item #681631
May 26, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, May 26, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT!" "Victorious March of the Army of the Potomac" "The South Anna River Reached by Our Troops" "One Thousand More Prisoners Captured" "Sheridan's Expedition" and more.
Additional war reporting inside including: "Butler" "Beauregard R... See More
Movements of General Grant...
Item #681969
June 28, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, June 28, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "They Cross the James with All Their Trains" "Gradual but Sure Advance of General Grant's Circumvaliating Lines" "Fierce Assaults by the Rebels...Repulsed by Our Forces" "Additional Rebel Accounts" & more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
War efforts of Ulysses S. Grant & his officers...
Item #681994
July 04, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 4, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT ! " "Additional Details of the Operations of the Cavalry under Gen. Wilson" "60 Miles of Railroad Track Destroyed" "Late Numbers of Negroes, Horses, and Mules Gathered by His Force" "Rebels All the Time Harassing Their Read" "Several Engagements ... See More
Sherman, Grant, and battles near Atlanta...
Item #688721
August 03, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Aug. 3, 1864 Page 4 has: "From Sherman's Army" "Sherman Continues Victorious" "The Late Battles Near Atlanta" "From Gen. Grant" "Details of Recent Movements" "The Mine Before Petersburg" "General War News" "Rebel Guerrillas Near Washington" and more.
Eight pages, ... See More
Farragut captures Mobile...
Item #688086
August 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 15, 1864 The front page war-related column heads include: "MOBILE" Farragut's Victory" "Full Particulars from Eye-Witnesses" "Passing The Forts" "The Capture of the Confederate Gunboats" "The Surrender of Fort Gaines" "Farragut on the Main Top" "An Old Sea-Dog Directing the Fight" and more. An... See More
Sherman's Battle of Ezra's Church, Georgia...
Item #172810
August 27, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 27, 1864 The full front page is a dramatic print: "General Grant's Campaign--Explosion at City Point". Full page prints inside include: "General Grant's Campaign--The Charge on Cemetery Ridge, After the Explosion" and "Quarters of the Union Officers Exposed to the Federal Fire in Charleston" and also: "General S... See More
A rebel paper from the North...
Item #666545
September 07, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1864 Among the articles within: "Why Was the War Begun? Why Is It Continued?" "Buying Negroes" "A Soldier Executed" "Blockade Running: "Branding White Men at Morristown" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, minimal fold wear, good condition.
Described as &q... See More
Huge Civil War map...
Item #688146
October 05, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 5, 1864 The prime feature would be the nice & very large front page Civil War map headed: "EARLY'S LAST POSITION OF DEFENCE, Scene of the Rebel Retreat from the Shenandoah Valley".
Among the various front page one column heads are: "SHERIDAN" "Closing Scene of the Campaign in the Shenandoah Valley" "The Last Decisive Victory--... See More
Printed on Christmas day...
Item #688046
December 25, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "MERRY CHRISTMAS" "The Observance & the Festivities of the Day" "The Skating Season" and more.
Although there is some Civil War reporting, it takes a back seat to celebrations of the season, particularly with this being a Christmas Day edition.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, good con... 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
Sherman before Savannah, Georgia...
Item #682953
January 04, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 4 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Column heads on the Civil War are on inside pages & include: "SAVANNAH" "Important Movement of Gen. Sherman's Troops" "Butler Again" "Attempt to Open the Dutch Gap Canal" "Failure of the Effort" "Congratulatory Order of Gen... See More
The closing days of the Civil War...
Item #683065
April 07, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 7, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "RICHMOND" "Occupation of Burkesville by Calvary & Infantry" "Lee's Fate Sealed" "Hood's Retreat Outdone" "The Enemy Thoroughly Demoralized" "The Army Ruined" and more.
Included as well is a small diagram of the downtown of Richmo... See More
Andrew Johnson: the new American President...
Item #678831
May 06, 1865
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 6, 1865 An inside page has a print of: "Mr. Andrew Johnson, the New President of the United States" with a related article titled the same. The same page has a print: "The Assassination of President Lincoln: Meeting of Americans on Monday in St. James's Hall" with the next page having articles: "Meeting of Condolence on t... See More
Jeff Davis is captured...
Item #684995
May 15, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 15, 1865 Half of the first column of the front page is taken up with significant heads including: "CAPTURE OF JEFF DAVIS !" "As Good As A Comedy!" "His Flight Suddenly Ended!" "Col. Prichard Overhauls The Fugitive!" "He Attempts to Escape in His Wife's Clothes!" "He Bolts For The Woods!" "His ... See More
Yale's commencement honoring the soldiers of the Civil War... 19th century baseball...
Item #688528
July 27, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1865 Most of the front page is taken up with: "YALE COLLEGE" "Novel Episode in Commencement Festivities" "A Day Devoted to the Honor of Yale's Patriotic Sons" "The Boys Come Marching Home--Their Appearance" "The Procession & the Address of Rev. Dr. Bushnell" with more.
Some years later a proper memorial was c... See More
Clara Barton at the infamous Andersonville prison...
Item #688529
August 03, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 3, 1865 The front page has: "From Brownsville" "Troops Across the River with Rebel Officers at their Head" "Cortinas's Latest Movement" and: "The Surratt Mystery" and; "Our Returning Heroes" with more.
Page 4 has over half a column on the famed Clara Barton visiting the Andersonville prison camp: "Miss B... See More
Was Jeff. Davis starving Union prisoners?
Item #688525
August 23, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 23, 1865 Among the front page articles: "Jeff. Davis & the Starvation of Union Soldiers" which includes mention of the infamous Andersonville prison. Also: "Virginia" "Decapitating the Volunteer Officers...".
Inside includes: "The Wirz Trial" "The Trial of Jeff. Davis" "President Johnson" "His St... See More
Focused on the Internal Revenue & Customs offices...
Item #686186
October 28, 1865
THE INTERNAL REVENUE RECORD & CUSTOMS JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 28, 1865 A rather uncommon title with content as the title would suggest.
Eight pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, four small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado...
Item #675678
September 26, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--The Ute Pass, Middle Park". The report takes 2 columns ... See More
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado...
Item #675677
October 03, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--Final Adventures In the Middle Park". The report takes 1 ... See More
Early from San Francisco...
Item #684866
July 02, 1867
THE TIMES, San Francisco, California, July 2, 1867 Various news and ads of the day in this early San Francisco newspaper, just 18 years after the California Gold Rush.
Four pages, very large size, never bound nor trimmed, minimal fold wear, minor fold foxing. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Early San Francisco...
Item #688804
August 03, 1868
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, Aug. 3, 1868 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, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
First transcontinental excursion from coast to coast...
Item #630991
TRANS-CONTINENTAL -- a complete reprint collection of all 12 issues of this fascinating newspaper.The newspaper titled "Trans-Continental" was a stroke of historical genius in the mind of its editor, W. R. Steele. On May 24, 1870 over 130 passengers boarded a beautiful eight car Pullman train built under special orders of George M. Pullman specifically for this trip, the first chartere... 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.
Early from Stockton...
Item #684841
September 13, 1870
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Sept. 13, 1870 The city, founded in 1849, is named after Robert F. Stockton and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. Built during the California Gold Rush, Stockton's seaport serves as a gateway to the Central Valley and beyond.
Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Four page... See More
Early from Stockton...
Item #684842
November 30, 1870
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Nov.30, 1870 The city, founded in 1849, is named after Robert F. Stockton and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. Built during the California Gold Rush, Stockton's seaport serves as a gateway to the Central Valley and beyond.
Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. Four pages,... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #684316
October 14, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 14, 1871 Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2,300, 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
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #684317
October 15, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 15, 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
Dr. Livingstone has been found alive...
Item #678371
July 01, 1872
THE CHICAGO TIMES, July 1, 1872 The back page begins with column heads on the search for Livingstone, the African explorer, with: "LIVINGSTONE - STANLEY" "The Latest Advices from Zanzibar, Unyanyambe and Ujiji" "Reports of the Royal Geographical Society Regarding Dr. Livingstone and Mr. Stanley" "Both Explorers Safe--A Letter from the Sultan of Zanzibar&quo... See More
Great on Stanley searching for Livingstone... The Sioux Indians...
Item #685008
August 08, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 8, 1872 Over two-thirds of page 8 are taken up with a very detailed account of the Livingston/Stanley expedition in Africa. Since the New York Herald financed Stanley's expedition in search of Dr. Livingstone, this newspaper had terrific coverage of the event.
First column heads include: "LIVINGSTONE AND STANLEY" "Comments of the English Press o... See More
Inauguration of President Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #688067
March 05, 1873
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, March 5, 1873 The front page has column heads: "WASHINGTON" "The Inauguration" "Imposing Procession" "The Avenues Filled with Spectators" "The City Decorated" "The President's Inaugural Address" "Inauguration Day" with the account taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Included on the front page... See More
A farming-themed newspaper from San Francisco...
Item #684651
August 16, 1873
PACIFIC RURAL PRESS, San Francisco, Aug. 16, 1873 The front page features a nice print of: "Tropical Scene on the Chagres River" in Panama, with a related article." with a related article. As might be imagined by the title, much farming-related content.
Decorative masthead, 11 1/2 by 16 inches, 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large, sheet, great condi... See More
A supplement issue from Alameda...
Item #684843
February 13, 1875
THE ALAMEDA ENCINAL--SUPPLEMENT, California, Feb. 13, 1875 From this city which is adjacent to and south of Oakland, also east of San Francisco.
This is a single sheet "Supplement" lacking any news and ads of the day as it is entirely consumed--front and back--with tax related notices. Over half of the issue is a lengthy: "Delinquent Tax List".
Single sheet, 10 1/2
... See More
This is a single sheet "Supplement" lacking any news and ads of the day as it is entirely consumed--front and back--with tax related notices. Over half of the issue is a lengthy: "Delinquent Tax List".
Single sheet, 10 1/2
The Thanksgiving turkey...
Item #174094
December 09, 1876
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1876 Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Ignorant Vote--Honors Are Easy' is Black-themed. A half-page illustration 'The Louisiana Returning Board - Taking the Oath' with an accompanying article.
Doublepage centerfold: 'The British Arctic Expedition - Sunday Morning on Board the Alert, in Midwinter... See More
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877...
Item #675583
July 24, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 24, 1877 Over three columns of the front page are taken up with a fine account of the Pittsburgh Railroad Strike of 1877, part of the larger Great Railroad Strike which resulted in over 100 deaths including women & children. The incidents followed repeated reductions in wages and sometimes increases in workload by railroad companies, during a period ... See More
Aerial balloon torpedo... Ostrich farming...
Item #684627
May 11, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878 Among the articles with prints is a full front page print: "The Balloon Torpedo" which includes n article on how it works: "Aerial Warfare".
There are also two full pages on: "Ostrich Farming in South Africa" which includes 8 prints, and also: "The Premier Tricycle".
Sixteen pages, a few discrete archival me... See More
Deadwood and Sidney described...
Item #688552
May 27, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 27, 1878 The front page has column heads: "HE NEW EL DORADO" "Sights & Incidents During a Trip to the Black Hills" "Sidney and Deadwood Described by an Observant Traveler".
A very descriptive article on Deadwood and Sidney, the latter being in Nebraska. Sidney is described in part: "...It is called a town, but such a town.... See More
Garfield: between being shot and passing away...
Item #685044
September 06, 1881
COLDWATER DAILY REPUBLICAN, Michigan, Sept. 6, 1881 Save for the ads, the entire front page is taken up with reports headed: "The President's Journey to Long Branch" "THE PREPARATIONS" "His Pulse Goes Bak--Religious Services--North Woods Afire" which continues on page 4.
Garfield was shot on July 2 and left Washington Sept. 5 to recuperate in Long Branch, w... See More
Mass-murderer Felipe Espinosa, and more... Doc Holliday...
Item #688709
September 13, 1883
DENVER TRIBUNE, Colorado, Sept. 13, 1883 Page 7 has over a full column report headed: "THE ESPANOSAS" "The Greatest Desperadoes That Ever Depredated in Colorado" "Sold Out by Americans, They Turn Out to Kill and Destroy" "Their Capture on Veto Pass and Beheading by the Colorado Volunteers" "Identifications and Payment of Reward" with various ... See More
A volume one issue from San Francisco...
Item #684644
February 29, 1884
DAILY EVENING STAR, San Francisco, Feb. 29, 1884 This is a volume one issue (number 12). Among the front page reports are: "Folsom Fomentation" "Charges Against McComb & Chambers" "Convicted at Last" "A Violent Lodger" "Flotsam and Jetsam"
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some blue pencil marks, a few discrete archival mends, v... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
Newspaper for African-Americans...
Item #688686
THE AFRICAN'S FRIEND, Philadelphia, 7th month, 1889 Subtitled: "For the Promotion of Religion & Morality" and near the top is: "For distribution among the colored people of the Southern States of the United States of America, and Liberia in Africa."The title would suggest that it was sympathetic to the plight of the African Americans, from not long after the Civ... See More
Rare title from Grand Junction, Colorado...
Item #683669
March 02, 1895
GRAND VALLEY STAR-TIMES, Grand Junction, Colorado, March 2, 1895 A quite rare title as it lasted from just 1893 to 1896 with this title, and Gregory notes only one institution having but 3 issues as we purchased the holdings from Kansas Historical Society (although the A.A.S. records 17 issues).
Eight pages, rejoined at the spine, a few older tape mends, even toning, nice condition but rath... See More
Working to abolish alcoholic beverages...
Item #688677
YOUNG WOMEN, Chicago, August, 1896 An interesting magazine published by the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union whose focus was the outlaw of alcoholic beverages. They also worked to promote women's right to vote.A penned note at the top: "This is our last issue. Consolidated with Union Signal."
Decorative title page, 8 pages, 9 1/2 by 13 inches, irregular at the sp... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #683747
May 01, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, May 1, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete i... See More
Uniforms of the Army...
Item #679007
June 11, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1898 Full ftpg. shows a ship loaded with soldiers: "Going To Help Dewey". Two fullpgs. with 5 scenes on the Spanish-American War, mostly naval scenes and: "In Santiago De Cuba". Fullpg. with 5 photos of: "Spanish Strongholds in S.E. Cuba".
Displayable fullpg. by Remington shows four: "Prominent Officers at Tampa, Flo... See More
Battle of Manila: Spanish-American War...
Item #679006
June 25, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1898 Full ftpg: "The Auxiliary Cruiser 'St. Paul' On Scout Duty". Two fullpgs. showing the harbor of Santiago. Nice fullpg: "Battle of Manila--Adm. Dewey's Squadron Swinging Around the Ellipse". Nice illus. of: "Rear-Admiral Sampson, U.S.N.". Map of Cuba as well.
Complete in 24 pages, margin wear to the last l... See More
Rare and early stock market title...
Item #649268
January 01, 1903
WALL STREET DAILY NEWS, New York, 1903 This interesting & quite rare newspaper is subtitled: "A Daily Journal Devoted to Financial Interests", from over a century ago. This newspaper has a wealth of early stock market reporting & would be a great companion newspaper for any modern report on the stock market.
Four pages, 10 by 13 1/2 inches, re-joined at the spine, nice con... See More
Passenger-carrying airplane record...
Item #684617
April 22, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1911 The most interesting article is: "A New Aeroplane Passenger-carrying Record - Louis Breguet's Feat of Transporting 11 People 3 Miles Across Country" which takes over 1 1/2 pages and includes 5 photos/illustrations.
The front page is a photo: "Making a Map on the Spot" with further illustrations inside.
Complete in 24 pag... See More
A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...
Item #649251
January 01, 1914
CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914 This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More
By and for brewery and soft drink workers...
Item #649248
BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small b... See More
Who doesn't want a newspaper from Mars?
Item #688588
December 01, 1918
THE MARTIAN, France, Dec. 1, 1918 This is a little 6 page, tri-fold newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Various news tidbits both relating to the war and not.
Six pages,
... See More
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Various news tidbits both relating to the war and not.
Six pages,
Printed at an institution for the criminally insane...
Item #688777
October 01, 1920
THE FARVIEW ECHO, Farview (Waymart), Wayne County, Pennsylvania, December, 1920 This is an interesting four page newspaper published by the "Farview State Hospital" which was for the criminally insane. The issue contains a wide range of various news tidbits and no advertisements.
The top of the front page has: "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL" with a Santa Claus graphic.
Four pa... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #688585
March 01, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 1, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the mentioned ship which was an early floating university which traveled the world.
New York University had originally sponsored the program, but when enrollments fell short of expectations they... See More
Assigning blame for the Pearl Harbor disaster...
Item #688461
January 25, 1942
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 25, 1942 The two-line banner headline announces: "Complete Blame for Hawaiian Disaster Laid to Kimmel, Short" with a subhead: "Officers Refused to Believe Peril".
Various other World War II reports.
Present is the complete first section with 14 pages, foxing at the central fold, nice condition.
The Tarzana Tribune, with the postage stamp...
Item #683838
February 05, 1942
TARZANA TRIBUNE, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Feb. 5, 1942 A simple little "neighborhood" newspaper with local news tidbits & ads. Curious in that the masthead still has the one cent postage stamp, canceled at Tarzana.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #683908
October 23, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Oct. 23, 1942 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "R.A.F. Lose 73 Aircraft In Egypt" "Axis Planes Demonstrate Superiority in Two-Day Air Battle" " "Routine Life in Labour C... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676704
May 20, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), May 20, 1944 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Anglo-Americans have Lost Another 31,000 Airmen" "4318 Planes this Year's Toll of Terror Tactics" "Soviet Railway Centers & ... See More
Patton on the attack...
Item #684303
November 10, 1944
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Paris Edition, Nov. 10, 1944 Front page heads include: "Patton Opens 4 Attacks" "Big Pincer Drive On Near Metz" "German Mines Booby Trapped" and more.
Various other war-related reports throughout & great to have these reports in this military newspaper.
Eight pages, 11 by 14 1/2 inches, good condition.
The Netherlands from just after the end of World War II...
Item #683845
June 02, 1945
VRY NEDERLAND, June 2, 1945 The title translates to "Free Netherlands". A Dutch language newspaper from The Netherlands from shortly after World War II.
Eight pages, tabloid size, nice condition.
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #649247
October 06, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Oct. 6, 1945 On November 19, 1942, Australian and U.S. troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian army newspaper which day after day thereafter published a record number of world scoops. It was able to do so because U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, Sup
... See More
Eisnehower's "Crusade of Freedom"... Man convicted of "leering"...
Item #691351
November 12, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1952
* Convicted of "Leering" from a distance
* President Eisenhower's "Crusade of Freedom" speech
The front page has: "Negro in North Carolina Convicted Of Assault by 'Leer' at White Girl", which continues on page 21. It tells of sharecropper Max Ingram's conviction of assaulting a white woman by leering at her from... See More
Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail... Jerry Rubin...
Item #688680
March 21, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 21, 1968 The front page is taken up with an article and photo of Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail. Just 2 1/2 months he would be assassinated in Los Angeles.
Page 5 has a lengthy article: "Yippies Anti-Organize A Groovy Revolution" which includes a photo of Jerry Rubin, an American social activist, anti-war leader, and c... See More
Smallest newspaper in the world...
Item #649261
January 01, 2003
VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003 A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, b... See More
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