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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
Full page engravings from the 1700's to early 1800's...
Item #649224
(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #649223
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.Note: U... See More
Much reporting on the British successes in the War of Spanish Succession...
Item #666822
July 19, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 19, 1708 Much of this issue is focused on reports from the War of Spanish Succession. More particularly on the follow-up to the Battle of Oudenarde (Belgium) and the efforts of the Duke of Marlborough.
The ftpg. includes news: "From the Camp at Wervick" which begins: "His Grace the Duke of Marlborough continued the 13th at Audenarde as ... 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
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1712 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches. Red ink stamps do not appear to be present.
From the Jacobite Rising of 1715...
Item #690084
November 15, 1715
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 15, 1715 From this year of the Jacobite Rising, with some related front page content. Various news events including military items.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Very early title from London...
Item #685193
December 10, 1726
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Dec. 10, 1726 A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Amongst the various reports are items on criminals and their crimes. A wealth of advertisements as well, consuming all of pages 3 and 4.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the front page, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673450
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, May, 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 Military,... See More
An early, full size, single sheet newspaper...
Item #690361
December 01, 1730
THE DAILY POST, London, Dec. 1, 1730 A single sheet newspaper of folio size with front page news from London & elsewhere in Europe, with the back page entirely taken up with ads.
Nice red tax stamp at the top of the front page. Measures 10 by 16 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Rare, early title...
Item #649222
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
Foldout map of Eastern Europe...
Item #695917
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1739 Map Only* Foldout map of Eastern Europe
* 18th century original
Nice foldout map of Eastern Europe showing what would seem to be portions of Ukraine, Turkey, and vicinity (see photos). This is only the second fold-out map offered in Gentleman's Magazines.
Although it is missing small sections of the top corners, has a small p... See More
Plate shows the interior of St. Paul's Cathedral...
Item #677876
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1749 Among the interesting items in this issue are: "Plan of a Harbour to the Downs" which includes an illustration of it; "A Description of St. Paul's Cathedral" which is accompanied by a nice full page plate of the interior; "Antient Ships of an Enormous Size" "Account of Nova Scotia from Mr. Little"
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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
Anonymous letter attempts to stir up trouble in the colonies...
Item #679943
May 21, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 21, 1767 Page 6 has n interesting report datelined from Boston, noting: "In debate in a very respectable assembly...an extract of an anonymous letter, said to be written in England was read...'So that if your assembly will suffer themselves to be led by that very absurd ignorant firebrand, he may bring them into a worse scrape than they can i... See More
From before the outbreak of war in America...
Item #687403
October 01, 1769
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh, Scotland), October, 1769 A somewhat "generic" issue of this uncommon magazine title with a wide variety of articles from before the outbreak of war with the American colonies.
Near the back is a half page of reports from "British North America".
The front page has the "Contents" listed. Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches,... See More
Foldout plate of a castle...
Item #683338
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1770 There are 3 1/2 pages on: "A Curious Description of Dalkey and Its Seven Castles" which is accompanied by a foldout print of one of the castles. This print measures 8 by 10 inches & is in very nice condition. Also in this issue: "On the Disparity of the Language of N. and S. Wales" and much more.Near the back is the "... See More
News from America... How the Indians 'conduct their wars'...
Item #679871
August 18, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 18, 1770 The full front page & nearly half of page 2 are taken up with: "An Account of the Manner in Which the Original Inhabitants of America Conduct their Wars, & of the Barbarous Treatment of Their Prisoners".
Page 6 has half a column headed: "America" with reports from New York, New London, and Boston, including a report on... See More
News from Richmond...
Item #690079
August 05, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Aug. 5, 1771 Page 3 has reports from the Virginia Gazette including: "...that they received daily accounts of the devastation occasioned by the late floods...have been swept away...Fourteen Negroes belonging to the estate were drowned..." with much more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, printed on thick-stock newsprint.... See More
Americans compelled to declare independence... Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...
Item #677628
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777 The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" taking over 5 pages & with much on the Revolutionary War. One bit notes: "...That America never aimed at independence till she was compelled to it by our harsh conduct; and that she is at least unanimous in one thing, n... See More
Critical of the war in America...
Item #659958
August 09, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, August 9, 1777 The back page has over half a column taken up with a letter which is critical of the war with the colonies, bits including: "How long are the people of England to be hood-winked!...the Ministry, to open the pockets of the people, assure them it will be the last; but at the ending off it they alter their tone & tell them the net ... See More
Great on the Battle of Rhode Island...
Item #660044
November 01, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1778 A full page is devoted to a: "Description Of The Colony of Rhode Island and The Adjacent Counties", of interest at that time due to the actions of war occurring there (the map called for is lacking). Also a review of a book: "Considerations on the Mode and Terms of a Treaty of Peace With America".
Of special signif... See More
General Clinton's letter on the Loyalists...
Item #681060
April 27, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, April 27, 1782 Page 3 has reports under the heading: "America" including: "...that the army under the Count de Rochambeau have leveled their works, and quitted their posts at York-Town, Virginia. Also a letter sent too Gov. Franklin, President of the Board of Directors of Associated Loyalists, by Sir Henry Clinton. It is datelined from Ne... See More
Letter from Washington... Working towards peace...
Item #660292
September 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1782 Near the back under "American News" is an address to the French minster signed in type: George Washington. This is followed by the minster's response.
Another page has a letter signed by Guy Carleton and R. Digby to General Washington concerning thoughts about negotiations for peace. Then additional news items regarding events rela... See More
Carleton finds offering America independence irksome... Fate of the Loyalists...
Item #673751
November 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 5, 1782 Page 6 has a brief item noting: "Sir Guy Carleton has stated to government the numbers & situation of the Loyalists in such strong & striking colours; shewn so clearly the impolicy & inhumanity of abandoning them to the tyranny of Congress...".
The back page has an item: "When Sir Guy Carleton went out to America last, h... See More
Ben Franklin is packed & ready to return to America...
Item #673936
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
General Clinton defends his actions from the end of the war...
Item #673937
March 18, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 18, 1783 The entire front page is taken up with some terrific narrative on some of the closing military events the Revolutionary War, headed: "Narrative of Lieut. General Sir Henry Clinton, Relative to His Conduct During part of this Command of the King's Troops in North America."
Page 3 mentions trouble in the American Congress on how to t... See More
Tragic disaster of a ship filled with Loyalists... The Pennsylvania Mutiny...
Item #674653
November 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 15, 1783 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with a letter from New York concerning details of the tragic sinking of a transport ship filled with Maryland Loyalists on their way to Nova Scotia. It begins: "With inexpressible grief I inform you that not a man, woman, or child, of your corps, who embarked for Nova Scotia, are now in existence. The unha... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #649227
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784-1788 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
The new country has growing pains...
Item #690083
March 12, 1785
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 12, 1785 Inside has a report from New York noting in part: "...he had resided some years before the American Independency, gives the following brief account of the present situation of affairs there...their paper money...has turned out o no value; their army have lost their pay; they are not masters of a single ship of war, nor of o... See More
Independence is not all it's cracked up to be...
Item #690082
March 14, 1785
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 14, 1785 The top of page 2 has a report noting: "The last accounts from America are not of the most pleasing kind. A change in the form of government seems already to have caused a change of sentiment, or conduct, & of manners. The oppression of taxes is one evil universally complained of, but the great mortification they experi... See More
Just before the Constitution is created...
Item #684742
November 02, 1786
THE NEW HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, Nov. 2, 1786 (year in Roman numerals) A notable newspaper from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and the creation of the American Constitution when the founding fathers were crafting a framework for a new federal government.
Various news reports of the day including political news.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 1/4 inches... See More
Meeting with an Indian chief...
Item #684535
September 03, 1787
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 3, 1787 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia mentioning a meeting with an Indian chief Sconetoyack, and that: "...They will leave this place in a few days for New York to represent to Congress some grievances & to demand an observance of the treaty of Hopewell, on the Keown, which they say has been violated & infringed by the lawle... See More
News from 1790...
Item #686105
August 28, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1790 The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with an Act of Congress concerning the collection of duties, continued in a future issue. Four pages, close-trimmed at the right margin causes some text loss on pgs. 2 & 4, otherwise rather good.
Washington names the new Post Master General... The situation in Pittsburgh...
Item #686796
August 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 24, 1791 Page 2 has a report that: "Another expedition to the Indian country is now in operation--it consists of 500 men...". This is followed by a letter from Pittsburgh noting in part: "...since I came to this place not a life has been lost within the reach of our parties. The harvest...is principally in & the whole frontier at present at... See More
One of the less common titles...
Item #690078
October 03, 1791
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Oct. 3, 1791 Various news reports from Europe with the back page having an article: "To the Printer of the Diary of Earl Cornwallis".
Page 3 has a partial red tax stamp.
Four pages, nice condition.
Indian troubles... U.S. is neutral...
Item #669137
July 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1793 Page 2 has: "British Official Account Of The Battle At Maulde" which is a lengthy account. Also from Penna: "A letter from Fort St. Clair informs that every preparation for a campaign was making there: That several tracts of Indians had been seen round the fort...".
A report from Rhode Island notes: : "...The late Proclamati... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #689213
August 08, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 8, 1793 If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper from George Washington's administration which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with an engraving of the then-coat-of-arms featuring an Indian with a bow & arrow.
Fou... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #690341
February 08, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a nice report on the anniversary of the alliance between France & American during the Revolutionary War. Included are 15 "Toasts" made upon the occasion.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spin... See More
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
A descriptive letter from Fort Wayne...
Item #669535
April 22, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1795 Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer in the Western Army to his father, dated Fort Wayne..." which has nice content concerning the area and relations with the Indians there.
Four pages, nice condition.
Comments on Washington's speech...
Item #690296
May 09, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 9, 1796 The front page features 22 illustrated ship ads. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with reports from the: "Congress of the United States". Page 3 has a comment concerning Washington's recent speech.
Included with this issue is the single sheet "Supplement", filled with ads. Six pages in total, minor fox... See More
Sam Adams is elected governor...
Item #665497
May 11, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 11, 1796 Page 2 has a very brief report: "His Excellency Samuel Adams is re-elected Governor of this Commonwealth, for the year ensuing: by a majority of about 2000 votes."
Four pages, foxing and light damp staining, a bit irregular at the right margin.
Discussing the Jay Treaty... Slave-related ads...
Item #684638
June 01, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 1, 1796 Much of page 2 is taken up with a report from Congress: "On motion for making provision for carrying into effect the treaty with Great Britain." which refers to the controversial Jay Treaty.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For A Term of Years, A Negro Man about 22 years of age..." with details.... See More
Sam Adams signs an Act of the Mass. Legislature...
Item #665509
August 13, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1796 The entire first column on the front page is an Act by the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type by the governor; Samuel Adams.
Four pages, bit of light damp staining, good condition.
The brutality of Capt. Hugh Pigot...
Item #677416
August 31, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 31, 1796 The front page has an interesting article by the notorious Captain Hugh Pigot of the British Navy, concerning cruelty towards Americans. Within a year his reputation for brutality would provide his men to mutiny, one of the bloodiest in the history of the Royal Navy, causing the death of Pigot and 9 of his officers.
Page 2 has 3... See More
Selling land in the Northwest Territory...
Item #677417
September 06, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York Sept. 6, 1796 The back page has two notices concerning: "Lands of the United States" from the Northwest Territory which will be sold at auction, with the details including a very lengthy chart noting the acres, number of lots, etc. Each is signed in type by the Secretary of the Treasury: Oliver Wolcott.
Four pages, very nice conditio... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #690156
October 15, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 15, 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 #665555
February 13, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 13, 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 an illustrated ship ad, as well as a notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States". Inside has report... See More
Settling the Natchez area... Albany's North Dutch Church...
Item #676882
June 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, June, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day. Among the news reports is content concerning settlement in the Natchez vicinity. Also a report of the laying of the cornerstone of what is now known as the First Reformed Church in Albany, or the North Dutch Churc... See More
On the Cape Cod Lighthouse...
Item #695903
December 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, December, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Among the articles are: "Directions for Observing Cape Cod Light-House" which takes 1 1/2 pages; "Character of Louis XVI" which takes nearly 2 pages; and: "On the Equestrian Art"... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665596
March 28, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 28, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisements including twelve illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice conditi... See More
Distributing Washington's letter of acceptance to lead the military...
Item #668934
July 31, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 31, 1798 Page 3 has: "General Washington" beginning: "Several thousand copies of general Washington's letter to the president...accepting the appointment of lieutenant general and commander in chief of the American armies, are now striking off...It ought to be the first lesson given in all our schools; it should be rea... See More
U.S. is building more frigates...
Item #668936
August 03, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 3, 1798 Page 3 has the: "Answer to my Fellow Citizens of the County of Richmond, in Virginia" signed in type: John Adams.
Also a brief report: "At Philadelphia a 44 gun ship is building; at Portsmouth, a 20; at Newburyport, a 22; at Boston (expected) a 32; at Warren, a 20; and at several other ports."
Four pages, ha... See More
Pay increases for the American military...
Item #684151
September 08, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Sept. 8, 1798 Although mostly British reports, the front page has news from the American Congress concerning: "...some alternation in the army and navy establishments; the pay of each private is advance ed from 4 to 6 dollars per month..." with more. Also a letter from New York concerning a naval skirmish with the French.
American repor... See More
John Fries of the "Fries' Rebellion" is found guilty...
Item #683818
May 22, 1799
THOMAS' MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 22, 1799 Page 2 includes a letter signed by commander of the U.S.S. Constellation Thomas Truxton concerning a: "Public Notice of Information for all Merchants Traders & Masters of Vessels in the British and Neutral Islands" during this troubling time.
Page 3 has a report from "Philadelphia--Trial of Fries" which... See More
Latest news from 1799...
Item #686126
June 05, 1799
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 5, 1799 Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of: "An Act to Regulate the Collection of Duties on Imports & Tonnage" which carries over to pg. 2 & is continued in a future issue. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has a short bit headed: "Trial of Fries" which relates, in an oblique way, to ... See More
Signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #686119
July 31, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 31, 1799 The front page has most of a column taken up with a continued Act of congress signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson. This is followed by another very lengthy Act of Congress carrying over to page 2 where it is signed in script type by: John Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Letter signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667515
September 17, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Sept. 17, 1801 The front page has an: "Address to the President, by the 16th Regiment of the Militia of...South Carolina" which is followed by: "To which the President has been pleased to make the following answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
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.
Early Charleston...
Item #684120
July 08, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, July 8, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South. Page 3 is entirely taken up with a huge list of prices of goods in Charleston. Page 3 has a lengthy editorial which deals, in part, with the hopes of the Louisiana Purchase, noting in part: "...We must sincerely wish that the promised purchase of Louisiana may take place; but we are no... See More
Discussing the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684527
July 21, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 21, 1803 Page 2 has a report headed: "Louisiana" which discusses two issues: potential for war between England and France; and the purchase of Louisiana by the United States. Interesting reading.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition.
President Jefferson on the First Barbary War...
Item #667514
November 12, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 12, 1803 Pages 2 and 3 contain a letter signed by Th. Jefferson, and another by William Bainbridge, concerning the troubles known as the Tripolitan War, also known as the First Barbary War.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
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
Jefferson acknowledges an offer of military assistance...
Item #667516
February 12, 1807
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1807 The front page has a letter from the Ohio militia to the President, offering their services in light of the: "...hostile appearances of foreign troops on our lines & boundaries as a prelude to war...", specifically referring to Spain.
It is followed by a letter of acknowledgment from the President signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four p... See More
Trial of Aaron Burr for treason...
Item #667517
June 26, 1807
THE REPERTORY, Boston, June 26, 1807 The front page has over a column headed: "Trial Of Col. Burr" for treason, which includes an affidavit signed in type: Aaron Burr, followed by: "The following is the President's letter in reply:" signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has even more text on the: "Trial Of Col. Burr".
Four pages, scattered foxing, good con... See More
Seven Acts of Congress signed by President Madison...
Item #677826
August 27, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 27, 1812 Two of the five front page columns are taken up with the text of 7 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Inside pages have various items on the War of 1812, most visible in the photos.
Four pages, loss to an upper corner of the back leaf affecting only 2 ads and poetry, otherwise nice.... See More
Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #672833
October 21, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 21, 1812 Page 2 has: "War on the Frontiers" which tells of General Winchester's actions at Fort Defiance. Also talk of General Harrison and his actions.
Page 2 has: "War Intelligence--On the Ocean" which reports just that.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Capture of Queenston Heights in the War of 1812...
Item #672834
October 24, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 24, 1812 Page 2 has: "Battle on the Frontiers--First Account" followed by the "Second Account" and then the: "Third Account" of what was the capture of Queenston Heights, Ontario, an action in which the British General Isaac Bock is killed.
Page 3 has: "War Intelligence, On the Ocean" which reports just that.
Four pages, ni... See More
News from the War of 1812...
Item #689817
June 22, 1814
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1814 Among reports within are "From Canada - British Account of the Affair at Sandy Bay" "Our Turn At Last" "Launch" which is a report of a failed launch of a new 74 gun ship; "Fourth of July" and several small tidbits relating to the War of 1812.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice conditi... See More
Deciding how we change the United States flag...
Item #672152
January 11, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 11, 1817 The most notable report is the article 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 legis... See More
On the flag of the United States...
Item #695906
May 01, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1818 The back page has over 2 columns taken up with a very lengthy list of Acts of Congress which were recently passed. Included very inconspicuously within the list is: "To establish the flag of the United States--House, April 4, 1818." (text of the Act not included)
This was the historic Act which formalized how the flag would be altered in future as a... See More
Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...
Item #689399
April 14, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1821 Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers.
Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject.
Sixteen pag... See More
Descriptive of the Harmony Society...
Item #685029
October 27, 1827
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1827 Inside has a half column article headed: "The Harmonists" which notes in part that: "Their settlement is situated on the northern bank of the Ohio river...18 miles below Pittsburg...there are now in Economy 750 inhabitants..." with a nice description of the town. Near the end is: "...The authority of Mr. Rapp over ... See More
Hurricane In North Carolina... Much on the signers of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #672059
September 12, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 12, 1829 Page 3 has a report of a: "Tremendous Hurricane" in Gates County, North Carolina, with much detail.
Elsewhere; "Our Indian Tribes" includes a letter to the President from the Secretary of the Indian Board. Then nearly 2 pages are taken up with: "Declaration Of Independence - A Brief Sketch of the Signers of the D... See More
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689408
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830 The prime feature would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed & wordy address takes over 9 pages and is signed in type: Andrew Jackson. The begin... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688193
June 09, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1832 The front page has a report: "Indian Incursions" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...the Indians, in strong force, were advancing into the settlements on Grand Prairie carrying desolation before them..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Border War - The Latest Intelligence From Illinois&quo... See More
Early comic, satire newspaper...
Item #649241
FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833 An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.
Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
Item #690179
This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Feb. 17, 1834. Included is the amount of $500 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.An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2... See More
Davy Crockett in Congress...
Item #683181
December 20, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 20, 1834 In reports from Congress is text noting Davy Crockett's comments, with: "Mr. Crockett submitted the following resolutions:..." and a bit further on: "Mr. Crockett said he feared gentlemen did not understand the nature of his resolution. It was a mere inquiry whether those rivers were of a national character or not...&quo... See More
The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...
Item #690187
August 08, 1835
THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, Aug. 8, 1835 A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving on the front page
The front page has: "Mark of the Beast" and page 3 has: &q... See More
Sam Houston & Jim Bowie...
Item #671440
March 19, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Baltimore, March 19, 1836 The front page has a brief item noting: "The people of Texas are divided among themselves, and, it is said, that gen. Samuel Houston and col. James Bowie have been displaced from their commands in the army." Nice to have mention of both Houston & Bowie on the front page.
Another lengthier report on page 3 is headed: &qu... See More
Texas, Santa Anna, George Washington...
Item #695897
July 30, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30,1836 A front page item headed: "Texas" includes: "...the Texians & the Mexicans both seem to be animated by enthusiasm. The former were receiving reinforcements from the United States & the latter were rising en masse & forming into military bodies for the purpose of proceeding to Texas...the Texian army, estimated at ... See More
Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...
Item #688191
April 04, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839 The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More
Very early review of Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'...
Item #683705
November 20, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1839 Of special interest is a page 3 article: "Review of Dickens' Oliver Twist" which is quite early, as this famous novel by 27 year-old Charles Dickens was just his second. It printed in book form in 1838, and was serialized from 1837 to 1839.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Martin Van Buren's annual address to the nation...
Item #683308
December 28, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1839 Being so close to the nation's capital it is not surprising that much of the content is on politics of the day, including a wealth of reporting from Congress.
The prime feature would be the complete and lengthy text of the annual state-of-the-union address of President Martin Van Buren. The address takes over 4 page and is signed in... See More
Emigrating to Oregon, then down to California...
Item #685477
August 28, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1843 Page 3 has: "Emigration--The Far West" which notes in part: "...when the tide of emigration reached Oregon it would go no further...however, that some of the emigrants who have reached Orson are 'dissatisfied with the country and contemplate going to California this spring'...one of the settlers, who for his... See More
Occupation of Hawaii by the British...
Item #685476
October 25, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1843 Page 3 has a full column headed: "The Sandwich Island", now known as the Hawaiian Islands, with much detail on the Paulet Affair. This was the unofficial five-month occupation of Hawaii by a British naval officer. It was ended by the arrival of American warships sent to defend Hawaii's independence. Half of the artic... See More
Largest American flag in 1844...
Item #684801
October 08, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Oct. 8, 1844 Page 3 has an article about the "Mammoth Flag" that reports: "The mammoth American ensign which now streams...from the...Clay pole in front of the office of the Baltimore Patriot, is 60 feet long and 40 feet wide, containing 2400 square feet of bunting. It was manufactured at...Hooper & Chesbrough, Bowley's Wharf. I... See More
Finding a location for the Smithsonian Institution... The Mexican War...
Item #695907
February 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847 The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on the Mall near the Capitol.
The back page has most of a column taken up with: "Mexican News--Direct" which has a wealth of reporting on the Mexican Wa... See More
Fremont's famous ride... Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #658834
November 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1847 One-third of the front page is taken up with the continued: "Reports of the Commanders of Divisions to the General-In-Chief", this report mostly being that of Major General Quitman which continues on page 2, where also is the report of Brig. General Twiggs. Page 2 also has a report on: "The Late Major Twiggs".
... See More
Gold Rush era...
Item #649225
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849 Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates... See More
From the library of President James Buchanan...
Item #649244
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washing... See More
Very ornate, America-themed masthead from the mid-1800's...
Item #693453
January 01, 1849
SUNDAY TIMES, N.Y., 1849-1852 The photo shows the very nice masthead of this title which measures 15 1/2 inches across and is 3 inches tall. Mostly topical reports and literary-related content, some ads.
Some lite staining, a little foxing, and a few small margin tears, but in overall average or better condition.
The issue you receive will differ in date and content than the one shown, but it wi... See More
Zachary Taylor's Cabinet ministers...
Item #686939
March 07, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 7, 1849 Dated from just two days after Taylor's inauguration, page 3 has a list of: "The New Cabinet Ministers". This is followed by a short report concerning former President Polk receiving visitors after the inauguration.
Page 3 also has: "For California" which mentions several ships headed in that direction.
E... See More
Sinking of the ship Royal George...
Item #695904
April 07, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 7, 1849 The front page has a print of: "The Sinking of the Royal George" with the details of the 1782 sinking. The Royal George saw action in the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with minor fold & margin wear. Generally good. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
The Minnesota Territory is created...
Item #686983
April 28, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 28, 1849 The top of page 2 has: "The New Territory Of Minnesota" which reports on the formation of the Minnesota Territory, nine years prior to statehood.
Page 3 has: "From The Sandwich Islands" which is the Hawaiian Islands.
Four pages, nice condition.
The California Gold Rush...
Item #680499
December 15, 1849
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1849 Page 3 has over half a column headed: "From California" which offers some interesting content and also includes a report headed: "Constitution of California".
The front page has a print of; "The Faithful Nurse" with an article concerning Molly Pitcher, and another similar report for a women from an earlier peri... See More
19th century damaged lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694707
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the ... See More
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From Greensboro, North Carolina... Slavery statistics...
Item #695893
May 18, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (now spelled Greensboro) North Carolina, May 18, 1850
* Rare Antebellum publication
Page 2 has: "The African Slave Trade--The Victims" which has various statistics. One item notes: "...The greatest number of slaves captured was in the last mentioned year, and amounted to 6712, of whom 558 died between capture and adjudication...The smallest num... See More
From North Carolina, 11 years before the outbreak of the Civil War...
Item #690345
June 15, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June 15, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Most of the front page is taken up with the printing of the short story: "Lizzie Leigh, by Charles Dickens" being chapters 3 and 4 (of 4). Also on the ftpg: "Ex-President Polk" & "Opening A Mummy".
The back page has a &q... See More
The famed artist William S. Jewett arrives in San Francisco...
Item #684233
July 06, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, July 6, 1850 The front page has: "Texas and New Mexico - Texas Marching on Santa Fe".
Page 5 has: "Letter from Jewett, the Artist--Humboldt Harbor--Emigrants to California". William S. Jewett was an artist of some note. Most of the report is a letter signed by him: W. S. J.
Eight pages, nice condition.
... 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
How P. T. Barnum bought his museum...
Item #688254
September 10, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1852 Page 2 has an interesting article: "How Barnum Purchased The Museum".
The front page has a small notice for the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Four pages, some loss at the blank spine but not affecting any text, otherwise nice.
Pre-Civil War baseball...
Item #675191
November 29, 1856
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 29, 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 a volume one issue.
Inside under "Base Ball" are the scores of four baseball matches. There is also a report stating that The Waverly Club was organi
... See More
A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". This is a volume one issue.
Inside under "Base Ball" are the scores of four baseball matches. There is also a report stating that The Waverly Club was organi
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
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Female College at Worcester...
Item #690001
April 04, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 4, 1857 Inside has 3 prints of "The Island of St. Pauls, Indian Ocean". Other prints include: "The Female College At Worcester, Massachusetts" more formally known as the Ladies' Collegiate Institute. It would close in 1860.
Also a print of: "Union Railroad Depot, Troy, New York".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.... See More
Early scenes of Portland, Maine...
Item #690023
April 10, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 10, 1858 Prints within include: "Wood-Choppers Attacked by a Bear in the Forests of Maine". Also 2 pages of text with 5 prints on: "Views in Portland, Maine" including 3 churches, "The Reform School" and the: "Marine Hospital, Martin's Point".
Another print shows: "The Famous American Trotting Horse, Taco... See More
Early print of Niles, Michigan...
Item #690024
May 01, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 1, 1858 Inside has 2 pages of text with 8 prints of: "Cottage Architecture". Also a print of: "The Union School any Niles, Michigan" with an article, plus: "The City of Kandahar, Afghanistan".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
The Echo slave ship...
Item #683853
September 29, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 1858 Page 3 has a report headed: "Examination In The Slaver Case" which reports on the infamous Echo slave ship.
Four pages, piece missing from the top of the front leaf causes loss only to ads on page 2, otherwise nice condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Details on the slave ship Haidee...
Item #683855
October 08, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 1858 Page 3 has an article: "The Slaver Haidee" which was scuttled off the coast of Montauk Point. Included is a detailed letter mentioning in part: "...The next morning took on board a cargo of 1,133 negroes and sailed in the afternoon of the same day for Cuba...arrived & anchored off Cardenas...having lost some 200 ... See More
Decorative masthead, and decorative front page naval print...
Item #684662
July 16, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a wonderful naval print captioned: "The War In Italy--Capture of Austrian Merchantmen by the Boats of the French Squadron".
Other prints include: "The Late Austr... See More
On the John Brown Harper's Ferry invasion... Fugitive slave Columbus Jones...
Item #690300
November 16, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 16, 1859 Among articles are: "The John Brown Fund" "JOHN BROWN'S INVASION--Expulsion of Strangers" which takes a full column; "Southern Protest Against The Virginia View of Harper's Ferry" taking half a column.
Page 5 has a report of noted fugitive slave Columbus Jones about whom several websites make mention. headed: "The Al... See More
College at Toronto, a view of the Hudson at Newburgh...
Item #690056
December 17, 1859
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 17, 1859 The front page has a print of: "The Washington Building, Washington Street, Boston" with a related article.
Prints within include: "New University College, Toronto, Canada" and: "Eglinton Suspension Bridge, Macquarie River, Bathurst, New South Wales". Also a: "View In Boston Harbor" with the back pag... See More
A look back upon the events of 1859...
Item #684459
December 31, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 31, 1859 Given the date it is not surprising that this issue would reflect upon the happenings of the year. Page 2 begins with column heads on this & which includes a month-by-month chronology of events in the U.S. Included are the events of the John Brown raid upon Harper's Ferry.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin from disbinding, nice conditio... See More
Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for the presidency...
Item #685015
June 30, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, June 30, 1860 Page 3 has a nice report headed: "From the Pike's Peak Gold Mines" and page 5 has over a half column report headed: "Judge Douglas's Letter of Acceptance" which concerning his nomination for the presidency. It is signed by him in type: S. A. Douglas.
Eight pages, various minor margin tears, a few discrete archival mends.... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #649226
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
States are seceding, Civil War is coming...
Item #683280
January 19, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 19, 1861 A wealth of fine pre-war content in this issue as states consider seceding from the Union, including: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion - Secession Is War" "From Georgia - Progress of the Rebellion" "From Charleston - The First Shot and the Parley" which reports on the Star of the West incident, considered by many to be the offici... See More
Advancing upon the Battle of Bull Run...
Item #689844
July 20, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1861 Close to half of the first column is taken up with a stack of headlines including: "THE ADVANCE" "Movements of the National Army" "Skirmishing at Bull's Run" "8000 Troops Engaged" "The Rebels Retire from their Position" "Confederate Troops Captured" "Our Army Marching on Manassas Junction"... See More
The war for the Union...
Item #690091
August 27, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1861 Much war reporting on inside pages including: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "Affairs In East Tennessee" 'Operations of the Navy Dept." "A Plank of Gen. McClellan Divulged" "Name of Those Sent to Dry Tortugas" and more.
Eight pages, some foxing, good condition.
Map shows the seat of war in Kentucky...
Item #690274
October 06, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 6, 1861 The front page is dominated by a nice map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN KENTUCKY". Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations in Kentucky" "Topographical Description o the Field of Operations in Kentucky" "THE REBELLION" "Important From Hatteras Inlet" "Capture of the Steamer Fanny, Laden w... See More
Baseball continues during th Civil War...
Item #675301
October 26, 1861
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 26, 1861 Basically a sports-themed newspaper. Page 4 has over two-thirds of a page taken up with reports on: "Base Ball" games and developments. Included are box scores for 7 games.
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
Horseracing... nice front page view...
Item #675302
March 29, 1862
WILKES SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 29, 1862 Taking half the front page is a nice illustration captioned: "The New Trotting Park, Between Seventh And Eighth Avenues, On One Hundred And Forty-Fourth Street."
Sixteen pages, decorative masthead, nice condition.
Four maps on the Civil War...
Item #689602
March 29, 1862
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 29, 1862 Page 3 has a Civil War map: "The Attack Upon Island No. 10" and another one column illustration: "The Mississippi": with related reporting.
Page 4 has a small print showing Island #10 in the Mississippi, and page 5 has a map: "The Battle-Field At New Bern".
There is a wealth of Civil War reporting throughout.
Eigh... See More
Civil War map of the Yorktown vicinity...
Item #676311
May 09, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown".
There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army" "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat" "The Battle of Williamsburg" "The Operations In The Gulf" "The Capture of New Orleans" "Sewall's... See More
Virginia Civil War map...
Item #690276
May 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 21, 1862 The front page features a large and very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN EASTERN VIRGINIA". Among the ftpg. column heads are: "From General McClellan's Army" "Only Ten Miles To Richmond" "The Rebel Pickets Driven In" "The Enemy's Army Within Two Miles" "The Gunboat Expedition Up J... See More
Williamsburg evacuated...
Item #695608
August 23, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 23, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War: "Ovation to Gen. Corcoran", "General Corcoran's Response", "The Procession", "From Gen. McClellan's Army - Reported Evacuation of Williamsburg", "The Movement of Troops...Richmond Almost Bare of Rebel Troops...", and more.
Plus there is more on pages 4, 5 ... See More
On the slavery issue...
Item #688717
December 03, 1862
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1862 Although the title would suggest mostly religious content, there is also much reporting on the on-going Civil War.
Among war-related reports are: "What Shall be Done With the Emancipated Slaves?" "Letter From Nashville" "Suppression of the Slave-Trade" "The War For the Union" and more.
Eight ... 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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Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item #649242
GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863 Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.
Pursuing John Morgan... Civil War map...
Item #681766
July 22, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1863 Among the many front page one column heads are: "Capture of Morgan's Guerillas" "They Are Chased Over 50 Miles by Gen. Shackelford's Forces" "Sharp Battle & Surrender of the Most of Them" "Escape of Morgan with a Small Squad" "His Capture Almost Certain" with related text.
Also on the ftpg: "Th... See More
Latest from the Civil War...
Item #681783
August 12, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important from Charleston" "Progress of the Combined Military & Naval Operations" "Engagement Between the Ironsides & the Rebel Fort Wagner" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Details on the fall of Vicksburg...
Item #681784
August 13, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 13, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads are: "Meade's Army" "The Cavalry Fight at Falling Waters" "Gen. Kilpatrick's Report of the Fight" "Important From Charleston" "Heavy Bombardment on Friday Night" "Probable Commencement of the Grand Attack" "Rosecrans' Army" "Important From Califor... See More
Battles at Culpepper, Virginia... Capture of Knoxville...
Item #695900
September 14, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1863 Among the many front page one column heads reporting on the Civil War are: "Meade's Army" "Union Advance Beyond Culpepper" "Skirmishing With the Rebels" "Culpepper Occupied by the 2nd Army Corps" "Troops from Lee's Army Reinforcing Beauregard & Bragg" "Details of the March from Kentucky" &... See More
Robert E. Lee is advancing northward...
Item #689842
October 14, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 14, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Latest From Meade's Army" "Lee Advancing Northward" "Our Forces Retiring" "Latest From the Southwest" "Interesting From Washington" "The Army of the Potomac" "Lee Attempts to Outflank Meade" "Brilliant Conduct of Our Cava... See More
Guerrilla camps are broken up...
Item #689843
October 29, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 29, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE LATEST NEWS!" "Affairs On The Potomac" "The Rebels at Winchester & Upperville, Virginia" "General Lee to Winter In Gordonsville" "The War In Tennessee--Guerrilla Camps Broken Up" "Excitement In Baltimore" "Affairs at Sharpsburg&quo... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #690113
October 29, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1863 Inside pages have a wealth of reporting on the Civil War with column heads: "Grant's Army" "Particulars of the Battle Near Tuscumbia" "Firing on Chattanooga Suspended" "Serious Mutiny Among the Tennessee Troops" "Meade's Army" 'Recent Cavalry Right Near Bealton" "Affairs At Richmond" &... See More
Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain...
Item #690106
October 31, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 31, 1863 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Fighting Near Carrion Crow Bayou" "Revel General Kirby Smith's Address to the People of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas..." "Destitution in Georgia" "CHATTANOOGA" "Brilliant Success of General Smith at Lookout Mountain" "General Hooker's F... See More
Gold mining in Canada...
Item #678958
February 06, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Feb. 6, 1864 This famous British newspaper formatted much like Harper's Weekly has Canadian mining prints.
A full page is taken up with two prints of: "The Chaudiere Gold Fields, Canada" with a related article on another page.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
General Forrest retreating thru Tennessee...
Item #689832
April 05, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 5, 1864 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Grant's Return to Washington" "The War In The Southwest" "Forrest Retreating through Tennessee" "Grierson's Cavalry In Pursuit" "Union Victory in Connecticut" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing & ... See More
Yankee prisoners on Belle Isle, Richmond...
Item #678956
April 09, 1864
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 9, 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: "The War In America: "Camp of Federal Prisoners on Belle Isle, Richmond" with a related article on the next page.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.
Rebels are retreating from Richmond...
Item #689840
May 25, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VERY LATEST NEWS!" "Army Of The Potomac" "Grant's Great Flank Movement" "Important Positions Occupied by Our Troops" "Richmond In Great Danger" "Repulse of The Enemy's Cavalry" "More Victories in Virginia" "The Reb... See More
A defeat in Tennessee...
Item #682152
June 15, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 15, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HUNTER'S MOVEMENT" "He is Joined by Averill & Crooks" "Railroad Destroyed Toward Waynesboro" "No Great Force in Hunter's Front" "A DEFEAT IN TENNESSEE" "General Sturgis's Expedition Driven Back" "Our Trains & Ammunition ... See More
Civil War news from Grant's army...
Item #681959
June 22, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 22, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GRANT'S ARMY" "A Quiet Sunday" "Rebel Night Attack Repulsed" "A Flag of Truce Refused" "Dispatch fro Beauregard" "From the Mississippi" "Story of a Black Refugee" & more. War reports inside as well.
Eight pages, very nice... See More
After the second battle of Petersburg...
Item #681965
June 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 25, 1864 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Grant's New Movement" "He is Getting South of Petersburg" "Butler Cuts the Road Above Petersburg" "The Rebels Have Only the Danville Road in Order" "Lee Must Come Out & Fight" "The President's Visit to ... See More
The brutal treatment of Jefferson Davis...
Item #666550
July 05, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 5, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some nice war-related reports including: "Sherman--Then and Now" "The Negro At Home" "Brutal Treatment of Mr. Jefferson Davis..." "Vermont & the Negro" "The Fallen President" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Described as "The Hott... See More
Latest reports from the Civil War...
Item #681997
July 18, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, July 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Late Invasion" "No Rebels to be Found Near Washington or Baltimore" "Grant" "Important from New Orleans" "Abandoned Plantations in the South" "General Banks Declares for Moral Power Rather than the Sword" and more.
Eight pages, very nice con... See More
Barnum's Museum destroyed by fire...
Item #666551
July 19, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, July 19, 1865 From just after the end of the Civil War but still with some war-related reports. Also the back page has over a full column on: "Destruction of Barnum's Museum By Fire" "Fearful & Exciting Scenes Among the Wild Beasts and Animals".
Also: "Testimony as to Mrs. Surratt's Innocence" takes half a column.
Eight ... See More
Sherman is approaching Atlanta...
Item #682003
July 22, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 22, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Late From Gen. Sherman" "His Approach to Atlanta" "Desperate Rebel Attacks" "They Are Repulsed with Severe Loss" and many smaller heads. More war reporting inside.
Eight pages, great condition.
The Rebel invasion...
Item #682090
August 09, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE INVASION" "Defeat of the Rebels Near Morefield by General Averill" "Official Reports of the Victory at New Creek" "Retreat of the Rebels from Maryland" "GRANT" "The Explosion of the Rebel Mine & Charge of the Enemy" "SHERMAN" &qu... See More
Rebels are routed in Tennessee...
Item #689838
November 12, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Rebels Routed in East Tennessee" "Favorable News From General Sherman" "Gen. Hood's Whereabouts Unknown" "Worthlessness of Confederate Money" "How the Currency Depreciated" "The People Have No Faith in the Promises of the Government&... See More
Printing Savannah's first Union-occupation newspaper...
Item #172852
January 21, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 21, 1865 The full front page is a print: "View of General Butler's Dutch Gap Canal Before the Explosion of the Bulkhead". Inside has a full page print: "The Union Army Entered Savannah on the 21st December and on the 24th the First Number of the 'Loyal Georgian' Was Issued."
Other prints within include: "Rear-Adm... See More
The Civil War is nearing its end...
Item #689849
April 06, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, April 6, 1865 Among the column heads on pages 2 and 3: "Condition of Richmond" "One-Third of the City Destroyed" "Large Captures of Cannon" "Lee's Plans" "The Confederate Government on its Travels" "Official from Sheridan & Grant" "Lee Outflanked!" "Our Forces at Burkesvil... See More
Civil War print on the front page...
Item #669620
May 06, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 6, 1865 The front page features a nice engraving of: "The Destruction of the Rebel am Albemarle" with another print of the device. A nice Civil War item on the front page of this scientific periodical.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Celebrating returning Civil War soldiers...
Item #690352
May 25, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 25, 1865 The top of the first column on the ftpg. has a nice graphic of an eagle on the U.S. shield, plus: "REVIEW ! " "150,000 Veterans" "The Pageant On Wednesday" "The Armies of Tennessee and Georgia" "The Tattered Ensigns of the Republic" "The Boys who 'Marched Down to the Sea' ". A nice ftpg. accoun... See More
The aftermath of the Civil War...
Item #690351
June 24, 1865
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 24, 1865 Among the articles are: "President Lincoln on Negro Suffrage" which has a letter signed in type: A. Lincoln; "The Great Conspiracy - The Assassination Trial Almost Through--The Rebel Leaders" "The Press on the Negro" "The Capture of the Rebel President--What Shall Be Done with the Traitors".
E... See More
Robert Lee Lee applies for a pardon...
Item #684452
September 14, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "The Wirz Trial" who was the "demon" warden of the infamous Andersonville prison. Also: "Virginia" "General Lee Applies for Pardon Through General Grant--The Latter Forwards it with a Complimentary Endorsement--A Dinner to Joe Johnston in Richmond--Making Treason Respectable--The Propose... See More
Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado... Torture by Indians...
Item #675671
November 21, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 21, 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" "Homeward, Along the Platte". The report takes... See More
Tiny newspaper...
Item #649285
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
President announces the purchase of Alaska from Russia had been formalized...
Item #690139
June 21, 1867
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1867 Near the bottom of page 2 is a brief yet very notable report on "Seward's Folly" headed: "The Russian Bargain Completed" which includes in part: "The president issued a proclamation on Thursday announcing the ratification treaty with Russia, ceding the Russian American possession to the United States...&q... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #690111
March 03, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1868 The entire front page & much of the back page are taken up with proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" "Rules for the Trial of the President Adopted in the Senate" "The Impeachment Articles Agreed Upon by the House" "A Managing Committee to Present Them to the... See More
First of this specialty title we have located...
Item #690241
August 24, 1868
SHOE & LEATHER REPORTER, & HARNESS & CARRIAGE JOURNAL, New York, Boston, & Phila., Aug. 24, 1868 One of the more curious titles we've come across "Devoted to the Manufacture & Trade in Leather, Boots and Shoes, Findings, Harness, Saddlery, Saddlery Hardware, Hides, Skins, Wool, Furs, Tanning Materials and Collateral Branches" as noted in the very decorative ... See More
Ornate and displayable masthead...
Item #649305
SATURDAY NIGHT, Philadelphia, 1869 A decorative masthead with content that is primarily literary in nature. There is a front page illustration & a few more inside, with a border around each page. The photo is "generic" but your issue will have a very similar look. Measures 21 by 14 inches with 8 pages. Minor wear.
Bicycle Brake... Steam Boiler... Mid-1800's inventions...
Item #695811
May 01, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, May 1, 1869 The most collectible content is "MONOD'S IMPROVED BICYCLE BRAKE", which includes related illustrations. Also present are illustrations and details related to: "...STEAM BOILER", a non-explosive Kerosene lamp, and more. See images for details.
Complete in 16 pages, a slight mid-fold, minor edge tear in the upper margin region of each p... See More
Early from Oakland...
Item #690350
October 12, 1869
OAKLAND DAILY TRANSCRIPT, California, Oct. 12, 1869 Quite early from this city across the bay from San Francisco. It was not incorporated as a city until 1852. News of the day and a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, binding indents at the blank spine, nice condition.
Lengthy letter by Mark Twain on Hawaii...
Item #678562
January 06, 1873
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1873 Pages 4 and 5 contain an extremely lengthy--almost two full columns--under the heading: "THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Schemes of Annexation" but mostly taken up with: "Views of Mark Twain" - A Characteristic Letter From; the Humorist, to the Editor of the Tribune". And what follows is Twain's very lengthy & descriptive letter, signed ... See More
A new king for the Hawaiian Islands... Modocs... Mormons...
Item #690322
February 05, 1873
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, Feb. 5, 1873 The front page has column heads: "Hawaiian Islands" "Lunalilo Is King" "His Election Declared in the Assembly" "Taking the Oath of Office--Speeches--The Cabinet" "Fune4ral of Kamehameha V".
Page 3 has: "The Modocs" regarding the Modoc Indian War; also: "Utah" wit... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas...
Item #684585
January 17, 1874
FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, Jan. 17, 1874 This town in Northern California was formally named "Boston Ravine" and then "Centerville". It began as a mining town, situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Northeastern Calif. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
The front page has: "Foot-hills vs. Santa Barbara" &quo... See More
Early from Los Angeles...
Item #684837
March 28, 1874
LOS ANGELES STAR, California, July 1, 1871 Various news of the day both local and regional, and a great wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Santa Barbara...
Item #690140
July 20, 1875
THE DAILY NEWS, Santa Barbara, California, July 20, 1875 Uncommon from this famous town, and a volume 1 issue. Various news & ads of the day, four pages, great condition. "#88" inked in the upper corner.
Chasing after Jesse James...
Item #690278
November 30, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Nov. 30, 1876 Page 4 has a small item: "On Jesse James' Heels" has some details on those who are after him. The front page has a report concerning: "The Fiendish Atrocities Perpetrated in Louisiana" "Testimony which Will Cause the World to Shutter" with more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
On a successor to Brigham Young... Mexican troubles in El Paso, Texas...
Item #675565
October 07, 1877
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 7, 1877 Among the front page articles is: "THE MORMONS" "Meeting of the Faithful--Fanaticism Running to Seed" which mentions in part: "...will be no choice made of a; successor to Brigham Young, but it is conceded...that at present the regency will be continued with John Taylor as president of the twelve apostles...".
Also:... See More
From Northern Nevada...
Item #690365
October 16, 1877
RENO EVENING GAZETTE, Nevada, Oct. 16, 1877 An early issue from this famous gambling city in Northern Nevada near Lake Tahoe.
Gold was discovered in nearby Virginia City in 1850 and a modest mining community developed, but the discovery of silver in 1859 at the Comstock Lode led to a mining rush, and thousands of emigrants left their homes bound for the West, hoping to find a fortune.
Vari... See More
From Nashville...
Item #690108
April 17, 1879
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 17, 1879 We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. A bit irregular at the spine margin, a few minor archival mends, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
On the Battle of Milk Creek & the Meeker Incident...
Item #675622
October 02, 1879
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 2, 1879 Most of the first column is take up with reports under: "New Indian Outbreak" "Disaster to Major Thornburgh's Command--Three Companies of Cavalry Ambuscaded--Major Thornburg and Other Officers Killed--Captains Payne and Price Entrenched Against Large Odds--Reinforcements Hurrying Forward from Nebraska".
This is an acco
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Early Fire Escape... Inventions from the 1870's... an Otocyon...
Item #695813
October 11, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, October 11, 1879. The prime collectible content is: "Winter's Fire Escape Ladder", which includes an illustration. Additional illustrations with supporting text include: Rosset's Clock, a Drag Saw, Weighing Scales, a Demagnetizing Watch and more. Another article (with illustration is of an Otocyon, an animal from South Africa.
Complete in 16 pages, good cond... See More
From Nevada City, California...
Item #684838
December 20, 1879
NEVADA DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Nevada City, California, Sept. 13, 1879 This town (formerly known as Deer Creek Dry Diggins) was the most important mining town in California in the 1850's. It is situated close to the Nevada border a bit northwest of Lake Tahoe. The historic district today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Four pages, archival mends at the blank spine... See More
Collection of stamp collecting magazines...
Item #649311
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Reports from the "wild" West...
Item #683228
February 20, 1880
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Feb. 20, 1880 The front page has a wealth of articles that are iconic of the Wild West, including: "Dangerous Freaks of a Colorado Cattle King" "He Attempts to Slaughter a Car Full of People" "Moonshiners Arrested" "Cattle Thieves Arrested" "Indicted for Murder" "Suffering Negroes--Distress Among the C... See More
From this famous city in the East Bay...
Item #684835
May 12, 1881
OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, California, May 12, 1881 From this famous port city in the East Bay of Northern California. Various news of the day and a great wealth of advertisements, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, nice condition.
Kinzua Bridge (viaduct): highest in the world...
Item #669278
May 13, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 13, 1882 The front page has a great image and supporting text regarding the "Kinzua Viaduct -- The Highest Railway Bridge in the World", as of its completion, being the highest and longest bridge of its kind in the world.
Within the issue are illustrated articles: "Hunt, Halsey & Budington's Steam Engine" "Peruke-Horned Doe... See More
Death of President Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #690220
July 26, 1885
SUNDAY GRIT, Williamsport, Penna., July 26, 1885 The front page has a black-bordered portrait of: "Gen. Ulysses S. Grant" with first column heads: "CONQUERED ONLY BY DEATH" "General Grant Passes Peacefully to the Great Beyond" "Central Park Chosen As His Last Resting Place..." with much reporting.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, good condition.
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...
Item #695896
May 16, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 16, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
A great Western-themed cover print...
Item #690366
May 23, 1891
THE DESERET WEEKLY, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 23, 1891 This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty" as noted in the masthead. See the photo for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon Temple, an early train, etc.
Articles within include: "Mormons & Citiz... See More
Mardi Gras in New Orleans...
Item #679000
March 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1898 The front page has a full page illustration of "An Example to all Nations." Inside is a full page of illustration of "Packing Over the Dyea and Skaguay Trails in Winter."
There is another full page of illustration of "The 'Maine' Disaster - Wrecking Operations and the Court of Inquiry." Two-thirds pg. illust... See More
Very graphic issue on the Spanish-American War...
Item #689860
May 15, 1898
BOSTON SUNDAY JOURNAL, May 15, 1898 A terrific graphic on the Spanish-American War with most of the front page taken up with a large map headed: "TRYING HARD TO ESCAPE" "Spanish Admiral Is Chiefly Anxious to Avoid a Fight--Last Seen Off Curacoa--Sampson and Schley Are Closing In" "Second Regiment Gone to Tampa".
Pages 1-16 (of 24) are present, nice condition. V... See More
Murdered by the infamous cowboy & gun-for-hire Tom Horn...
Item #683762
December 17, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Dec. 17, 1900 The front page has a article with one column heads: "A Reign Of Terror" "Cowardly Murders of Inoffensive Settlers in Colorado" which reports on the murder of a suspected cattle rustler Matt Rash. As history tells us, Tom Horn went undercover as "Tom Hicks" to gain evidence of Rash's illegal activity, ... See More
From the year it became a state...
Item #695899
August 23, 1912
TUCUMCARI SUN, New Mexico. Aug. 23, 1912 A quite uncommon title from this small New Mexico town in Eastern New Mexico, great to have from the year New Mexico became a state.
The front page has a photo of the county court house and jail.
Tucumcari, located on the old Route 66, has an interesting history and has been mentioned often in popular culture (Rain Man, NCIS, Designing Women, Adam-1... See More
Horse racing magazine from Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #646999
THE THOROUGHBRED RECORD, Lexington, Kentucky, 1913 As the title would suggest this magazine is focused on horse racing, and the masthead notes: "A Weekly Thoroughbred Journal Published by the Thoroughbred Record Company".The ftpg. has a horse racing-related photo with a great wealth of text inside on the horse racing. Many horse racing advertisements as well.
Complete in 1... See More
Woodrow Wilson marries Edith Bolling Galt...
Item #675839
December 17, 1915
STOCKTON DAILY RECORD, California, Dec. 17, 1915 The front page has a nice graphic headed: "President Will Turn from Affairs of State to Those of Matrimony & Marry Tomorrow" with photos of both Woodrow Wilson and Edith Galt within a heart.
Complete in 14 pages, nice condition.
Who doesn't want a newspaper from Mars?
Item #690346
December 29, 1918
THE MARTIAN, France, Dec. 29, 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. Of added interest is a handwritten note on the front page dated Feb
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This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Of added interest is a handwritten note on the front page dated Feb
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690133
March 07, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
From Nazi Germany...
Item #690132
March 21, 1940
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.
The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, ... See More
The Tarzana Tribune, with the postage stamp...
Item #683840
October 18, 1940
TARZANA TIMES, Los Angeles neighborhood, California, Oct. 18, 1940 A simple little "neighborhood" newspaper with local news tidbits & ads.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches inches, printed on slick-stock newsprint, very nice condition.
A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 01, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Post-D-Day report by the Nazis...
Item #676713
June 27, 1944
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), June 27, 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: "Embittered Street Fighting In Cherbourg" "Two Allied Cruisers Sunk and Four Others Heavily Damaged Near French Port" "A Tragic Jour... See More
Nazi reports on the Allied invasion...
Item #677385
June 28, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), June 28, 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 on the Allied invasion: "Invaders' Heavy Losses in Fight For Cherbourg" "Infantry & Tank Battles Develop at Tilly" "German D... See More
The Nazi party newspaper...
Item #687587
October 19, 1944
VOLKISCHER BEOBACHTER, Berlin, Germany, Oct. 19, 1944 This was the newspaper of the Nazi party in Germany and for 25 years it formed part of the official public face of the Nazi party. Totally in the German language with the front page containing war-related conten from the closing months of the war.
Four pages, folio size, some archival mends at the central fold & margins. A swastika i... See More
B29s pound Japanese cities...
Item #689938
June 23, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 23, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "450 B29s Pound Five Jap Cities in Week's 3rd Raid" "Lack of Preparation Stupid, Patton Answers B-Bag Critic" & much more.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, very nice conditio... See More
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