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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
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711 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.
Getting close to 300 years old...
Item #700931
April 06, 1730
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, April 6, 1730 Various reports from Europe on the front page and some on the back page as well, with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 by 15 inches, great 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
A 1733 newspaper from Germany...
Item #695787
May 11, 1733
NEUE ZEITUNGEN von GELCHRTEN SACHEN, Leipzig, Germany, May 11, 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 minor, period notations at margins, great condition.
An "Extraordinary" issue from 1735...
Item #699152
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, being the "Extraordinary" edition which followed the July, 1735 issue--rarely found. See the photo for the title/index page which includes a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. Most of this issue is taken up with: "Several Poems upon Life, Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell...", plus content on "Proceedings and Debates in the First Se... See More
Part of the War of Austrian Succession...
Item #700825
March 21, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 21, 1743 It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date, plus with American content.
Page 2 has: "Plantation News" with various shipping reports, as well as: "...We killed the Spaniards, 15 or 16 of them, among which was the Captain of the ship...Since we wrot... See More
Early for a non-London newspaper...
Item #700829
September 05, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, Sept. 5, 1743 It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date. The various news reports are almost entirely from Europe, plus various advertisements as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Treaty ending the War of Austrian Succession...
Item #676531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1748 The most significant content would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.Other items in this issue include: "A Pulmonic Machine" with a print of it, appearing to be much like a hum... See More
British-French naval battle in the Caribbean...
Item #693711
February 11, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 11, 1758 Page 6 has most of the first column taken up with a report headed: "America" being an extract of a letter from Kingston, Jamaica on this historic naval Battle of Cap-Francais.
This was an engagement during the Seven Years' War (American portion was called the French & Indian War) fought between French and British forces outsi
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Indians in the French & Indian War...
Item #693734
June 08, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 8, 1758 Page 6 has most of a column headed: "America" with datelines from New York, Charleston, and Winchester, Virginia.
Bits include: "...The Little Carpenter is come to town & had his first audience this day; he has brought both scalps and prisoners, & seems well disposed...Several Considerable parties of Catawaba & Cherokee ... See More
On the French & Indian War...
Item #693624
March 01, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1760 Page 5 has a heading: "America" being a report from Boston with an address of the governor to the Assembly with some content relating to the French & Indian War & support of forts in Nova Scotia, etc.
Also a letter from Augusta, Georgia, relating to the French & Indian War as well.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, gre... See More
Four issues from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #692789
November 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a lot of 4 issues from the years 1760, 1763, 1768 & 1771. Each complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, but with some damage.
Winding down the French & Indian War... Slave insurrection in Jamaica...
Item #696152
February 07, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 7, 1761 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" which note: "...arrived here in 14 days from Louisbourg, by whom we learn that all our provincial troops which garrisoned that fortress were discharged...", plus details of a shipwreck.
Then a report from Jamaica concerns a slave insurrection, noting: "The rebel negroes, having been red... See More
Indians are "annoying" New Yorkers...
Item #695129
December 12, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 12, 1761 The front page begins with a report from New York headed: "America" with news from the New York General Assembly and includes: "...we learn that the frontiers of this province are still annoyed by the Indians; for in this speech he says, 'The present unfavorable disposition of the Indians on the borders of Ulster and Orange crea... See More
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #695145
December 31, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 31, 1761 The front page has over a full column of reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston, and Halifax in Nova Scotia. A few bits include: "...A gang of the Point Indians were returned from war against the Spaniards; they lost four men...and killed one Spaniard and a negro...The great bustle that was some time ago in... See More
Some notes from the French & Indian War...
Item #695161
August 03, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1762 Page 7 has an: "Extract of a Letter From Philadelphia", bits including: "Gen. Mockton is returned...to his government of New York...Seven British ships of war were cruising of Cape Francis, blocking up the French men of war...The Indians to the north and west are very quiet...".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, partial red ... See More
Louisiana described...
Item #695364
November 27, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1762 Page 7 has half a column headed: "Account of Louisiana, or Mississippi" which begins: "The tract of land comprehended under this name is even now but little known and less cultivated..." with more descriptive text.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Reports from 'America'...
Item #693371
February 24, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 24, 1763 Page 6 has over half a column headed: "America" which includes various shipping information from the Caribbean. It also includes a letter from Charleston which has some naval information.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Quarrel in America results in a duel in London...
Item #700830
May 21, 1763
THE IPSWICH JOURNAL, England, May 21, 1763 Certainly one of the less common British titles. It is uncommon to find non-London newspapers from before the Revolutionary War.
The front page has an account of a duel, noting: "...The quarrel began, originally some time since, in America, where Capt. C. call'd Capt. R. a coward..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
On the end of the French & Indian War...
Item #700457
August 06, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763 Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "America", with a Perth Amboy dateline, and includes: "The termination of a long & burthensome war, by the late Definitive Treaty, is an event as happy as it is glorious..." with more.
Although the ... See More
Settlers abandoning their homes for fear of the Indians...
Item #693398
October 13, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 13, 1763 Page 5 has a report headed: "America" which contains an: "Extract of a letter from Frederick Town [Frederick, Maryland]" which notes at the beginning: "Every day...has offered the melancholy gene of poor distressed families driving downward, through this town, with their effects, who have deserted their plantations for fea... See More
Handsome masthead, from shortly before the Revolutionary War...
Item #700181
March 20, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), March 20, 1769 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than a year away.
Four pages, ful... See More
Bostonians are not happy with England...
Item #700888
August 15, 1769
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 15, 1769 The top of page 5 has reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline. It notes in part: "Writs have been issued for calling a new assembly in consequence of the dissolution of the last...owing to ambition of making this administration as odious and distressing to the people as possible...that they conceive...for they conceive... See More
Hoping non-importation will work...
Item #696332
December 02, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 2, 1769 Page 2 has a brief item headed: "America" from New York, and the back page has a letter from Connecticut to a gentleman in Boston noting: "The public spirited & generous union & conduct of the merchants respecting non-importation are, & deserve to be greatly applauded, & will be had in honorable remembrance to l... See More
Dealing with a pirate ship...
Item #693218
January 10, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1771 Page 2 has: "America" with a report from Charleston concerning a fire at the wharf. Another page has a report from Newport, Rhode Island which notes: "...a large white-bottomed Bermudas built Sloop, had turned Pirate and captured a French schooner with 3000 dollars...and also robbed another. That an armed vessel was dispatched in qu... See More
News from Charleston & Boston: naval concerns, hopes for a peace among the Indians...
Item #700800
December 09, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 9, 1771 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Boston. Bits include: "...a chief of the Mohawk Tribe of Indiana...arrived in town & have had several conferences with...Lieutenant Governor..to make a general peace between the Six Nations & all the tribes inhabiting from the Ohio to the Chicasahs...&... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #677715
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide variety of other articles as well.
One o... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #693130
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide variety of other articles as well.
Prese... See More
Americans compelled to declare independence... Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...
Item #686541
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
The Netherlands waits until England grants America their independence....
Item #696549
March 12, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 12, 1782 Page 2 has a brief item concerning: "... that the prohibition made by the American States of importing any of the English manufactured goods, by means of timely precautions, would give a new life to our own manufacture, which have for some time been in a very declining state..." and a bit more.
The back page has a letter from the Hague... See More
Guy Carleton has arrived to negotiate a peace treaty...
Item #681158
August 08, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Aug. 8, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Guy Carleton for peace ?
The front page has a report from Annapolis, Maryland's House of Delegates noting in part: "...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...the draft of a bill brought into the British Parliament to ... See More
The Tories are leaving South Carolina...
Item #681159
August 10, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Aug. 10, 1782 Page 3 has a letter from Ninety-Six, South Carolina concerning the military events there. It includes: "The few Tories that some time ago lurked among the bushes & stamps in several parts of this state now find themselves unsafe & wish either to make their peace with their injured countrymen, or retreat to places under America... See More
Parliament discusses the terms of the treaty with America to end the war...
Item #700824
December 14, 1782
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Dec. 14, 1782 Over half of page 3 and over half of page 4 are taken up with a lengthy & detailed discussion in the: "House of Lords" concerning: "Conversations Respecting the Supposed Contradictory Language of Ministers, With Regard to the Provisional Treaty with America". Four pages, nice condition.
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
Washington & his wife arrive... Captain Bligh...
Item #701546
October 01, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1791 A page 3 report from "Georgetown" reports: "Monday evening last the PRESIDENT of the United States, his LADY, and Suite, arrived in this town from the Seat of Government; and on Tuesday took their departure for Mount Vernon."
Another page 3 item notes: "Capt, Bligh is now on his way a second time, for the purp... See More
Acts of the Pennsylvania legislature...
Item #698979
October 03, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1791 The front page is filled with ads, and certainly the most intriguing is the one with a dateline of "George-Town, Sept. 9, 1791" with the text including: "The sales of the lots in the Federal City will commence on Monday the 17th...commissioners finding they may engage materials & workmen for the Public Buil... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #699043
January 24, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1793 A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. Inside has two slave or indented servant reward ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Much on events in France...
Item #703559
June 29, 1793
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, June 29, 1793 The entire front page & parts of page 2 are taken up with reflections upon events of the French Revolutionary, one front page item noting: "...exposed to the exterminating sword of the Marats and Roberspieres. It is thus that the unfortunately Louis XVI perished without a judicial trial & without a tribuna... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #699044
February 22, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page has a notice from the: "War Department" concerning pensions for soldiers of the Revolutionary War, signed in type: H. Knox, Secretary of War.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimme... See More
War with England? War with Florida?
Item #693185
April 12, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 12, 1794 Page 2 has a report from Georgia noting in part: "...information from the governor of East Florida that citizens of this state have accepted commissions, and are now actually recruiting men for the French republic, who are to be employed against a nation with whom the United States are at peace. Such proceedings will inevitably involve the Unio... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #704195
April 14, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 14, 1794 Given that Phila. was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margin, very nice condition.
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #698992
July 06, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795 Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout
Handsome newspaper from the era...
Item #699084
August 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 25, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, very light damp stains at the top quadrant, nice condition.
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #704167
November 09, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 9, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages,... See More
Alexander Hamilton defends the President's salary...
Item #704188
December 09, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 9, 1795 The entire front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the: "Explanation, by Mr. Hamilton, on the Subject of a Late Attack upon the President of the United States, and the Former and Present Secretary of the Treasury, in Relation to the Compensation of the President". Extremely lengthy & continued in a f... See More
The uses of Indian Corn from America...
Item #700842
March 07, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 7, 1796 Pages 4 and 5 contain an article headed: "Indian Corn - Extract of a Letter Received from a Gentleman from America Recommending the use of Indian Corn". The article takes over a full column.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the back page, very nice condition.
Sam Adams... The Western military posts...
Item #665853
August 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1796 The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has an article; "The Western Posts Taken Possession of" which is a letter from Capt. James Bruff to the Sec. of War dated at Fort Oswego.
Four pages, some foxing & light damp staining, a bit irre... See More
The brutality of Capt. Hugh Pigot...
Item #704180
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
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #704855
October 22, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 22, 1796 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements.
The back page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a notice from the Treasury Dept. headed: "Lands of the United States". This concerns the sale of land: "...in the territory north-west of the Ohio and ... See More
A Proclamation from the future King of France...
Item #699028
April 05, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 5, 1797 Page 2 has much on the situation in France and includes a: "Proclamation of Louis XVIII To The French Nation". He was brother to Louis XVI and spent much of his life in exile before becoming King of France from 1814-1824.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
John Jay, Columbia University...
Item #704161
April 19, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 19, 1797 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. Pages 2 & 3 contain a lengthy letter signed in type: John Jay as Chancellor of Columbia University.
A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #699010
December 20, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 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. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice condition... See More
Much on the XYZ Affair...
Item #703198
June 25, 1798
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 25, 1798 Tremendous coverage of the on-going XYZ Affair with over half of the front page, and all of pages 2 & 3 containing various reports & documents relating to this event.
The XYZ Affair was a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798, early in the presidency of John Adams, involving a confrontation between the United States and Fr... See More
Handsome masthead... News from Philadelphia...
Item #684121
July 14, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, July 14, 1798 Nice engraving in the masthead. The news reports are mostly from England but page 3 has news from Philadelphia concerning treaties between the United States and France. Nice red tax stamp on the front page.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Thomas Paine is seldom sober...
Item #704182
October 18, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 18, 1798 Page 3 has an interesting report: "A London paper says---Tom Paine has fallen into the most perfect contempt at Paris--he is excluded all society and shunned even by his compeers...he derives a small allowance from some of the public prints, which he expends in liquor--he is seldom sober."
Four pages, handsome masthea... See More
The Quasi War with France... Praising the American Navy...
Item #700836
November 13, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1798 Page
5 has a report headed: "Capture Of A French Frigate By An American Frigate" which is on: "...the capture of a French frigate of 28 guns off Charlestown [Charleston] Bar, by the American frigate the Constellation of 48 guns, Capt. Cluxton [sic: Truxton]..." taken: "...without firing a shot. No country in the worl... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700240
August 24, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 24, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, two illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, full r... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700241
September 14, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Sept. 14, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, two illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, full ... See More
The Yellow Fever is finally abating...
Item #694541
October 15, 1799
CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1799 Page 3 has a report signaling the end of the Yellow Fever pandemic which hit Philadelphia very hard at that time: "We rejoice in the prospect of returning health, and the revival of business. The condition of the City Hospital is so far ameliorated as to induce a hope...the remnant of the sick will be discharged...&q... See More
"Mourning" for the Judiciary Act...
Item #700969
July 10, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802 The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition.
News from Europe...
Item #695449
August 17, 1802
COMMERCIAL CHRONICLE, London, England, Aug. 17, 1802 A typical British newspaper of the day with the content almost entirely European.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
On the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #699993
November 23, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 23, 1803 The front page has: "Louisiana Treaty" which takes over half a column, & is continued in a future issue.
This was a controversial topic at the time, with one comment in the text noting: "...article of complaint against the Senate of the U. States for not publishing the contents of the treaty to the p... See More
Discussing the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #699994
December 03, 1803
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 3, 1803 The front page features 28 illustrated ship ads, making it very displayable.
Page 2 has continued: "Debate on the Louisiana Treaty", being the Louisiana Purchase, which was recently concluded with France. This text takes nearly 2 columns.
Four pages, binding indents at the spine, a small paper-making flaw causes a hole near the center, an archi... See More
Existed with this title for just over six months...
Item #698965
December 14, 1803
NEW-ENGLAND REPERTORY, Newburyport, Mass., Dec. 14, 1803 This existed for just over 6 months with this title, this being the volume 1, number 47 issue. It was continued by "The Repertory".
A typical newspaper of the day with news and ads. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Dealing with impressment of American sailors... Amending the Constitution...
Item #694914
December 28, 1803
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 28, 1803 This title has one of the more decorative mastheads.
The front page has nearly a full column headed: "Laws For Louisiana", with the Louisiana Purchase having recently been consummated.
Page 2 has much from the District of Columbia concerning the problem with impressment of American seamen. Also a report beginning... See More
First of this title we have found...
Item #695446
April 08, 1805
COLUMBIAN GAZETTE, Utica, New York, April 8, 1805 This is the first of this title we have encountered, and Brigham notes only two American institutions have this date.
Page 2 has a report of 3 slaves murdering their master. Also a report on the celebration of the anniversary of the election of Thomas Jefferson, as well as a report concerning the coronation of Napoleon Buonaparte as Emperor ... See More
Five American newspapers: 1802-1809...
Item #706382
June 15, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: New York Herald, Oct. 8, 1803; United States' Gazette, Nov. 6, 1809; Columbian Centinel, Nov. 3, 1802; Independent Chronicle, Feb. 22,1808; and Providence Gazette, Oct. 1, 1808. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
William Hull becomes Michigan's first governor...
Item #700966
September 07, 1805
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1805 The front page and page 2 have much content concerning William Hull becoming the first governor of the Michigan Territory and Indian Agent by President Thomas Jefferson. As Indian Agent, Hull served as the intermediary between the Native American tribes in the Michigan Territory and the United States government. Included within the depots is: "G... See More
Jefferson, Madison, & Jackson...
Item #667567
November 10, 1806
UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 10, 1806 Page 2 has a document relating to an ambassador's post in the United States, signed in type by both Th. Jefferson and James Madison.
There are also reports under "General Orders" concerning the troubling actions of the Spanish in North America, one item signed in type: Andrew Jackson. A few small items relatin... See More
In great condition...
Item #694540
September 16, 1807
RELFS PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept, 16, 1808 This issue is from the private collection, selected for the great condition.
The top of page 2 has a nice & large advertisement for the "Insurance Company of North America" (INA), the oldest stock insurance company in the country.
The front & back pages are taken up with advertisements, including a lengthy ... See More
Early religious newspaper...
Item #698957
September 27, 1811
HERALD OF GOSPEL LIBERTY, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1811 Basically religiously-themed content in this 4 pages newspaper. Never bound nor trimmed, wear at the folds and margins, foxing, 9 1/4 by11 1/2 inches.
Early on plans for the Erie Canal...
Item #700965
December 07, 1811
THE COLUMBIAN FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Dec. 7, 1811 Page 3 has some nice content concerning hopes: "...to explore the route of an inland navigation from the Hudson River to Lake Ontario and Lake Erie..." which includes a report from Knoxville concerning it.
Work on the Erie Canal would begin in 1817.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Diplomatic relations with England, just prior to the War of 1812...
Item #699141
December 07, 1811
THE PITTSFIELD SUN, Massachusetts, Dec. 7, 1811 The front page begins with a "Document" signed in type by: Jas. Monroe, then Secretary of State, to Augustus Foster, a British diplomat, with several letters between them taking most of page 1, all of page 2, and a portion of page 3. From shortly before the outbreak of the War of 1812 with England.
Page 2 includes: 'Occupation of... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Lengthy & detailed account...
Item #698974
December 28, 1811
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1811 Perhaps the prime content in this issue is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, headed: "Battle On The Wabash" and prefaced with: "...message from the President of the United States, enclosing governor Harrison's two letters...on the late engagement with the Indians..." with the complete text taking nearly 4 pages.... See More
The Prophet surrenders to William Henry Harrison...
Item #699988
January 24, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Jan. 24, 1812 Page 3 has a report: "The Prophet--There is a report that he had been surrendered a prisoner by some Indian chiefs to Governor Harrison; and that his brother was to be surrendered also; and that Chiefs stated the loss of Indiana in the late battle at 214 killed besides the wounded."
This is a follow-up report on the Battle of Tippeca
Much on the War of 1812...
Item #699137
December 01, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813 The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More
Events from the end of the War of 1812...
Item #700962
January 12, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 12, 1815 Various items regarding the latter events of the War of 1812 including: "More Peace Rumors!" "Latest From Canada" "Affairs In the North" "British Expedition to Louisiana" "Affairs in the South" "Tribute To Valour" "Invasion Threatened" and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Famous title from London...
Item #698969
April 11, 1815
THE COURIER, London, England, April 11, 1815 One of the more successful British newspapers of the early 19th century, with a full red ink tax stamp in the masthead. Minor margin wear, slightly irregular at the blank spine, good condition.
Just after the War of 1812...
Item #700676
June 02, 1815
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 2, 1815 The front page has most of a column taken up with: "The Slave Trade". Nearly half of the front page is tan up with: "Gen. Wilkinson's
Trial".
In 1811 Wilkinson was accused of spying for the Spanish, becoming the highest ranking official in U.S. history ever to face an espionage trial.
Inside has: "Military... See More
President Madison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #702678
December 07, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 7, 1816 Beginning on the front page is the lengthy: "President's Message" to Congress, which is his annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Madison. One bit notes: "...The Indian tribes without our limits appear also disposed to remain at peace...".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, minor margin wear
... See More
A short-lived title from the nation's capital...
Item #699408
June 21, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Nov. 16, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are occasional bits of nonpolitical items.
Sixteen pages, 6 1... See More
An instant mini-collection... 10 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694687
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average... See More
Celebrating the 4th of July... John Paul Jones... A "cure for hard times"...
Item #705358
July 01, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 1, 1820 The entire front page is an editorial headed: "Independence" concerning the upcoming anniversary of the 4th of July.
Some great reading, with one paragraph beginning: "Nearly all the great actors in 1776 have made their exit to another & a better world, but some venerable men yet remain to bless our land with their prese... See More
The Indians & the area around St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #689393
September 29, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 29, 1821 Perhaps the best item is the report with the small heading: "Florida" which takes about three-quarters of a page and has much on the area around St. Augustine, Florida, including some talk of the Indians there as well.
The text begins: "Although St. Augustine can never become commercially important, having neither a back c... See More
Beginning the development of Florida...
Item #700950
March 13, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824 The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".
Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few discrete archival mends... See More
On honoring the deaths of Jefferson & Adams...
Item #699139
July 22, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1826 Page 3 has a report noting in part: "The Committee appointed by the Common Council of Alexandria to make arrangements to testify the respect of the citizens for the memories of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, have selected..." with a bit more.
Both Jefferson & Adams died on the 4th of July, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the De... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696769
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696792
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696967
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826 Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from... See More
Religious & temperance themed...
Item #699146
April 13, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, April 13, 1827 Primarily a religious newspaper but other news & ads as well. Among the articles: "On Religious Ignorance" "Indiana, The Country for Christian Effort & the Field of Hope" "Promotion of Temperance" "Jews In Prussia" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Thoughts on buying Texas from Mexico, in 1829...
Item #689420
September 19, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 19, 1829 The front page has an item: "Texas" which begins: "Many rumours have been afloat as to a project entertained by the executive to acquire the Mexican province of Teas by purchase or in exchange for other lands...". An interesting item in light of the Texas war for independence less than 7 years later.
Also within: &quo... See More
Bolivar heads the army again... On the Indian Removal Act...
Item #677269
November 06, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 6, 1830 Among the articles is: "Proclamation of Bolivar to His Countrymen" which is prefaced with a note that: "Another revolution has taken place in Colombia...by the partizans of Bolivar...invited the Liberator to place himself at the head of the army, which he did...", this Proclamation noting the details.
This is followed b... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688184
June 02, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1832 The front page has a report: "The Indian War" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...an engagement had taken place at Fox River with the hostile Sacs and Foxes & that the militia sent out to meet them had even defeated..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Indian War" being a letter from Le... See More
An "omnibus" newspaper from London...
Item #699121
September 07, 1832
THE NATIONAL OMNIBUS; & GENERAL ADVERTISER, London, England, Sept. 7, 1832 This was not a "newsy" newspaper but rather, as noted in the masthead, "A Journal of Literature, Science, Music, Theatricals, and the Fine Arts". With many advertisements as well.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.
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.
Much on the "Murrell Excitement" at Vicksburg...
Item #689426
August 08, 1835
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1835 The best content--and much is devoted to this--concerns the angry mob in Vicksburg which decided to expel all professional gamblers from the town, based on a rumor that the gamblers were part of a planned plot to free slaves, known as the "Murrell Excitement" (much of it presumed to be fictitious). The gamblers resisted, and as a ... See More
Over half of the issue on slavery and the abolitionists...
Item #672200
October 03, 1835
NILES REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 3, 1835 An inside page has: "Slavery & the Abolitionists" which begins by reporting on: "A great anti-abolition meeting...at Troy, New York, the mayor presiding. The resolutions were all pointed & severe...we consider all attempts to induce congress to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia...as unwise, inexpedient & incendiary.... See More
Cadiz, Ohio in 1836....
Item #699507
May 15, 1836
THE HISTORICAL FAMILY LIBRARY, Cadiz, Ohio, May 15, 1836 A magazine of history, delving very extensively into just a few topics with each issue. Unusual in that this periodical's format was to use "flowing text", meaning sentences ran over from issue to issue, so any given publication would begin in the middle of a sentence from the previous issue.
This is the volume 1, number... See More
A mixed bag of content...
Item #699142
December 26, 1836
PHILADELPHIA MIRROR: Quarto Edition of the Philadelphia Saturday Courier, Dec. 26, 1836 A mixed bag of literary items, some news reports, etc. Eight pages, some light foxing or staining, a few older tape mends near margins, good condition.
Launch of the USS Pennsylvania... Wills Eye Hospital...
Item #700166
July 20, 1837
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, July 20, 1837 Page 2 has a nice article: "The Launch" of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. At the time this three-decked ship of the U.S. Navy was the largest U.S. sailing warship ever built. Her only cruise was a single trip from Delaware Bay thru Chesapeake Bay to the Norfolk Navy Yard. It was destroyed during the Civil War.
The fro... See More
Magazine in the Welsh language...
Item #699144
January 01, 1838
SEREN GOMER, Carmarthen, Wales, no date is noted in English, but it's from 1838. A quite uncommon magazine from Wales, totally in the Welsh language. Although commonly spoken in the 19th century, its use had diminished in the 20th century. Efforts are being made to bring it back today.
Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Complete in 32 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
First of this title we have offered?
Item #699658
April 21, 1838
THE SUNBEAM, London, April 21, 1838 Printed in the masthead is: "A Weekly Journal Devoted To Polite Literature And Music". This is a volume 1 issue and would appear to be the first of this title we have offered.
Eight pages with the back page taken up with a piece of music, untrimmed margins, 10 by 12 3/4 inches, some staining near the margins, full red tax stamp on the front page... See More
Huge list of Acts of Congress recently passed...
Item #683618
March 05, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1839 Half of the back page is taken up with a very lengthy: "List Of Acts Passed at the Third Session of the 25th Congress" including several "Acts Relating To the Territories" relating to organizing the Iowa Territory.
Four pages, good condition.
Famous political newspaper by Horace Greeley...
Item #699133
February 20, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, Feb. 20, 1841 Famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of the Whig Party and specifically in support of Wm. H. Harrison's presidential campaign. The paper continued after the election and eventually merged into Greeley's very successful "Tribune". Content includes: "Burning of the Caroline" "Debate on Mr. Picke... See More
Great wealth of information on how to train soldiers...
Item #698968
July 03, 1841
NEW YORK MILITARY MAGAZINE, July 3, 1841 A very scarce title that existed for just six months. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
Among the articles: "Sketches of Uniform Companies" "Review - From the Army Regulations" "Artillery Tactics - Adopted by the War Department" "Order of Encampment" and so much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/2 by 10 inches, ver... See More
Dorr guilty of treason?...
Item #704477
June 25, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 25, 1842 Page 3 ha a report which is a follow-up to the Dorr Rebellion, noting in part: "...his charge to the grand jury alluded to the recent events in that state & defined particularly what constitutes the crime of treason...all the indications are, that Gov. Dorr, (so called) means to meet what remains of his legislature at Chepachet.... See More
An "Extra" edition of this famous newspaper...
Item #700956
October 24, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Oct. 24, 1842 This "Extra" edition is a smaller size format with the entire four pages taken up with: "A Full Report of the 15th Fair of the American Institute". There are no ads nor any other reports.
Four pages, 11 1.2 by 15 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Mormon missionaries headed to Russia in 1843...
Item #684909
August 23, 1843
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 1843 Page 3 has a brief report with a small heading: "Mormon Mission" noting in part: "...The Nauvoo 'Times and Seasons' contains...letters of Joe Smith appointing G. J. Adams to accompany Elder Hyde on a mission to St. Petersburg, Russia, 'to be one of the messengers to introduce the fullness of the glorious... See More
Return of the Fremont expedition: a visit with John Sutter in California..
Item #684807
August 20, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 20, 1844 On page 3 under: "Lieut. Fremont's Expedition" is a report from the Daily Missourian about the Fremont expedition "...just returned to St. Louis."
The report provides the basic chronology of the expedition and describes the highlights expedition from departure to its return.
Near the end of the report is mention that... See More
Zachary Taylor on the Mexican War... Mormons are leaving Illinois...
Item #691570
August 28, 1846
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1846 The front page has: "From the Rio Grande" and: "Later From Mexico".
Page 3 has: "The Mexican War" "Further From Vera Cruz" "War Movements" while the back page has over two columns taken up with interesting "Official Dispatches" datelined from the "Headquarters Army of Occupation... See More
Santa Anna's account of the Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #700049
April 20, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1847 Fully half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed accounting of the historic Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, this one penned by the Mexican general as it is signed in type by him: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna.
Although both sides claimed victory, the outcome was ambiguous, as Santa Anna's forces withdrew with war trophie... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691646
June 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "From The Seat of Active War Operations" which takes most of a column; "Official--The Volunteer Staff of the Army" "Speculations Upon the War" "Gen. Zachary Taylor" "Santa Anna" "The Cause of the War" and: "... See More
The Mexican War... Slaves or servants?
Item #691647
June 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "The Ten Regiment Bill" "Late From the City of Mexico" and: "Rio De La Plata".
Also inside is: "A Slave Case in Albany" concerning a New Orleans man with two young slaves who arrived in Alb... See More
Four slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item #695231
August 16, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 16, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 3 has four slave-related ads: "Negroes to Hire..." "For Sale--Land, Negroes, and Stock of all Kinds..." and: "Ten Dollars Rew
... See More
Robert E. Lee is presented Washington's sword...
Item #702686
March 21, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 21, 1848 The front page has an interesting article: "A Venerable Present" noting: "Mr. Custis, of Arlington, has presented to his son-in-law, Capt. R. E. Lee, of the U.S. Engineers (an officer whose brilliant services in the Mexican war have elicited the praise of all the Generals) sword, with the following inscriptions: &#... 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
A disastrous journey for John Fremont & his party...
Item #686961
March 28, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 28, 1849 The back page has: "Col. Fremont--A Distressing Report" which reports on his fateful fourth expedition in the West during which his party was caught in a snowstorm in Colorado causing loss of ten of his men & 130 of his pack mules.
A few bits include: "...the winter as having been so very severe... See More
New lifestyle for ladies in California...
Item #699008
July 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1849 Page 3 has an interesting article: "What The Ladies Do In California" now that they are in a dramatically different living situation than they were used to before moving close to the gold mines.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #692772
July 18, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 18, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Slavery prohibited in the District of Columbia...
Item #692187
October 05, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Oct. 5, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
The front page has: "An Act to Suppress the Slave Trade in the District of Columbia" among various other Acts. Also a front page report concerning gold in California.
Inside has: "Jenny Lind's Personal Appearance" and a brief, curi... See More
A talk by Charles Dickens...
Item #691664
July 24, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 24, 1852 Page 3 has a report prefaced with: 'Mr. Charles Dickens has been discoursing very eloquently about flowers at the ninth anniversary of the Gardener's Royal Benevolent institution. We give a short extract from his beautiful address:..." followed by the talk.
Also within: "From Southern California" being a re... See More
Wagon trains of settlers heading to the West... General Winfield Scott on slavery...
Item #691666
August 05, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 1852 Page 3 has an entire column taken up with: "Gen. Scott On the Subject of Slavery" which is signed in type: Winfield Scott.
Page 3 also has a nice item: "From the Western Prairies" which is a great account of wagon trains making their way across the prairies to the West, with nice detail.
Four pages, good... See More
Early & very detailed on Japan... California news...
Item #691716
November 11, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 1852 The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an extremely detailed article: "The Japanese Empire". This is quite early on Japan as it was not until the following year that the famed American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in over 200 yea... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #699130
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 pr... See More
Early photography... Inauguration of Franklin Pierce...
Item #700954
March 12, 1853
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1853 An early issue of this famous scientific magazine, still published today.
Page 3 has; "Daguerrotyping" which is on early photography. Page 5 has: "The Inauguration" which reports on the inauguration of Franklin Pierce.
Various illustrations of the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.... See More
Execution at San Diego... Fort McHenry...
Item #699087
April 02, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, April 2, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
Front page shows: "British Mail Steamer Entering the Harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico". Prints within include: "Fort McHenry, Baltimore Harbor... See More
Indians causing trouble for the Mormons in Utah...
Item #699003
October 13, 1853
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, Oct. 13, 1853 Page 2 has: "The Mormons in Trouble" which includes in part: "...The Indians are actually harassing the Mormons at a sad rate..." with various details, and ending with: "paradisaical...Life at Salt Lake will not be, for a time at least, the paradisaical affair it was wont to be."
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
Item #700106
November 26, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Nov. 26, 1853 Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to the more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication as noted on one of the back pages.
The front page has a print of the: "Desperate Naval Engagement Between the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis".
Among prints within are... See More
Illustrated newspaper before Harper's Weekly...
Item #700689
December 23, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 23, 1854 In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.
Among the prints within: "The Holy Land" "Church of the Holy Sepulcher, at Jerusalem"; four prints on the: "Siege of Sebastopol" "The Croton Aqueduct" which supplied wa... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'... British Mormons heading to Utah...
Item #700709
May 27, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1856 Page 3 has a report headed: "From Kansas" which is a letter dated May 16, just prior to the historic sacking of Lawrence, Kansas. It notes in part: "Prepare for an awful shock. Hold a steady helm, or the old ship will be wrecked. Armed men are rushing into the Territory. The destruction of Lawrence is meditated. Civi... See More
Item #636876
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Banvard's Castle, Long Island...
Item #690006
May 16, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 16, 1857 The front page features an emblematic print of the: "State of Alabama" with an article.
Prints within include: "The Celebrated Castle Nuovo at Naples" "Glenada, Banvard's Castle, Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island Sound" "Blue Fishing at Sandy Hook, New York Bay" "Cafe on the River Nile" "Vi... See More
Baseball reports from before the Civil War...
Item #675277
July 04, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, July 4, 1857
* Pre Civil War baseball
* New York City area clubs
A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 4 has a full column taken up with: "Base Ball" which has detailed reports of various baseball games ... See More
The Mormon issue...
Item #700005
August 04, 1857
THE SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES, New York, Aug. 4, 1857 Page 7 has a nearly half-column article headed: "Another Shot from the Mormons" which is mostly taken up with a lengthy letter, datelines: "Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory" concerning a legal issue.
Eight pages, some minor tears at margins, generally good condition.
Escaping from Brigham Young...
Item #700006
August 05, 1857
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, August 5, 1857 The front page has an article headed: "THE BURDELL MURDER !!" "Complication OF The Mystery" "Mrs. Cunningham Re-Arrested" "A Fictitious Child-Birth" "Astounding Disclosures" and more.
Perhaps of more interest is the page 2 article: "Momonism--Disgusted 'Saints' ". The report begins: &quo... See More
Baseball reports from before the Civil War...
Item #675278
August 29, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 29, 1857 A rather famous sporting newspaper, with a sporting-themed masthead, calling itself: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 4 has half a column taken up with: "Base Ball" which has detailed reports of various baseball games including the early version of the box score of the games.... See More
A California bull fight...
Item #695636
October 17, 1857
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Oct. 17, 1857 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has an interesting article: "A California Bull Fight" with various details.
Twelve pages, 12 1/4 by 17 3/4 inches, a sporting-themed engraving in the masthead, great condition.
Revival of the Southern slave trade?
Item #699024
March 06, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1858 Page 4 has an article headed: "Revival of the African Slave Trade in the Southern States". The article includes: "Some of our n****r worshiping contemporaries have started off upon a new scent. A bill has been passed by the Louisiana House...authorizing the importation into that state of voluntary negro apprentices to labor for a term of years &a... See More
The Fraser River gold fields...
Item #683634
July 22, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1858 Page 3 has close to half a column taken up with: "Probable Effect of the Frazer River Discoveries" which begins: "The gold discoveries in the Northwest have presented to the vision of enterprising men many new projects..." with much more on the gold discoveries in British Columbia.
Four pages, nice condition. ... See More
Very descriptive account of an overland excursion...
Item #699129
November 30, 1858
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1858 The front page has a full column taken up with a wonderful: "Description of the Overland Route" from Los Angeles to Springfield, Illinois.
This is a terrific and very descriptive account of the overland route, with mentions of Los Angeles, Temecula, Indian Wells, Fort Yuma El Paso and many other locales. Much also on the troubles encount... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #700256
September 03, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More
Much on Tom Sayers and the boxing championship... The Annual Ball for baseball players...
Item #695732
January 07, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Jan. 14, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Inside has most a page taken up with: "Life And Battles Of Tom Sayers--Seventh Fight of Tom Sayers" which is followed by: "Eighth Fight of Tom Sayers".
Additionally, there is much on the coming match... See More
Prelude to the Civil War...
Item #699989
January 16, 1860
THE DOLLAR NEWSPAPER, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1861 The masthead features an engraving of the dollar coin at that time known as the seated Liberty. Page 2 has: "J. C. Calhoun's Last Words".
Page 3 has reports from Congress including discussions relating to the coming Civil War.
Of significant interest is the back page report taking nearly 3 columns: "Correspondence Between... See More
The historic Sayers - Heenan boxing match... A new baseball club is created...
Item #695718
February 04, 1860
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 4, 1860 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Various reporting on the historic boxing match of the day between Tom Sayers and John Heenan, 'The Benicia Boy' including "The Coming Fight for the Championship - The Probabilities of Heenan Proving Victor&qu... See More
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690609
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Texas Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency.
Also on the front page: "General Houston Ac... See More
Latest news from Mormondom...
Item #705278
October 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1860 Page 2 has almost the entire first column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah--Federal Officers in the Territory--The Weather, Crops, etc.--Criminal Incidents--General Intelligence, etc." This article begins: "Much as it may be regretted by the majority of the American people, still it does seem, after all the fuss & smoke, that the Mormon peo... See More
News from the Mormon capital...
Item #705274
October 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860 Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
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
War is just a few days away...
Item #681926
April 10, 1861
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 10, 1861
* Civil War beginning soon (2 days away)
* Fort Sumter about to be attacked
* History about to be made
From just a few days before the outbreak of the Civil War, page 2 has articles reflective of the mood of the day: "Warlike Movements and Rumors" "Conflicts of Opinion at the South" "Oil and Secessi... See More
War news from the beginning weeks...
Item #695249
May 24, 1861
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 24, 1861 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "THE WAR FOR THE UNION" "The Voting in Virginia" "The Union Feeling Smothered" "Troops Coming North" "Large Arrivals of Arms at the South" "Alexandria To Be Occupied" and more.
Eight pages, various foxing spots throughout, som... See More
Map showing the approach to New Orleans...
Item #695266
October 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1861 The format of this title at this time was advertisements on the front page with the wealth of Civil War reporting on inside pages.
The back page features a very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Approaches To New Orleans---Scene Of The Alleged Naval Fight", with some war-related reports as well.
Page 5 has column heads on the war includ
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Page 5 has column heads on the war includ
Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #699259
October 19, 1861
A lot of eight issues, all The New York World from the first year of the Civil War, 1861. Each contains Civil War reports, each is folded into quarters and has wear at folds and/or foxing causing them to be a bit "2nd rate" in condition.
The Civil War in the West, with a map...
Item #699021
December 10, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 10, 1861 The front page features a nice & detailed Civil War map with a large heading: "THE WESTERN SEAT OF WAR" with a much more detailed subhead. The front page also has some nice first column heads including: "The Struggle In The West" "Strategic Positions Held by the Rebels..." "The Feeling in Kentucky & Missouri at the Present T... See More
The Civil War, Canada, funeral of Prince Albert, and more...
Item #700119
January 04, 1862
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 4, 1862 The front page has prints: "The Falls of the Riviere Du Loup, In Lower, or Eastern Canada" and: "Riviere Du Loup, or Fraserville, on the St. Lawrence, the Eastern Terminus of the Grand Trunk Railway".
Prints inside include: "The Slidell & Mason Case Argued at the American Bar" "Eruption of Mount Vesuv... See More
'Little Mac Out Again' shows McClellan on horseback...
Item #172540
January 25, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1862 This issue features a nice full front page print: 'Little Mac Out Again' which shows McClellan on horseback. Inside includes a full page with two prints: 'Fort Holt, Kentucky, Opposite Cairo' and 'Commodore Foote's Gun-Boat Flotilla on the Mississippi'. A full page: "Bird's-eye View of the Vessels Composing ... See More
Battle of Shiloh maps and a map of Yorktown, plus more...
Item #699014
April 10, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 10, 1862 The front page is dominated by a rather large Civil War map headed: "The Position Before Yorktown" with much detail. One column heads on the front page include: "The War For The Union" "Gen. Hunter's Dept." "Emancipation In The District" "From Fortress Monroe" "The Attack Upon Yorktown" "Det... See More
Large, displayable Civil War map...
Item #695250
May 28, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1862 The front page has a rather large Civil War map headed: "The Line Of Gen. McDowell's Advance Upon Richmond" which has considerable detail.
There are also one column heads including: 'From Gen. M'Clellan's Army" "Capture of Hanover Court House..." "Lour Loss Small--That of the Rebels Considerable" "Latest Fr... See More
Abraham Lincoln visits the Army of the Potomac...
Item #693809
July 11, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "McClellan's Army" "The Reception of the President In Camp" "Splendid Military Review by Moonlight" "Honest 'Old Age' Spends a Night Among the Troops" "The Well Fought Battles to be Inscribed on the Regimental Colors".
Page 4 has a nice, detail... See More
Large front page portrait of General Halleck...
Item #700050
August 02, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 2, 1862 A very displayable issue as the front page features a large portrait of General Halleck, general-in-chief of the U.S. Army at the time.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "LATEST WAR NEWS!" "A Midnight Artillery Skirmish" "From Gen. Pope's Army" "Affairs in Norfolk" "The New Merrima... See More
Civil War map shows from Columbus, Ohio to Northern Tennessee...
Item #700051
September 04, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 4, 1862 The front page features a nice Civil War map with a heading in very large letters: "THE WAR IN THE WEST" with subhead: "Map of Cincinnati, Covington, and the adjacent Country--Showing the Route of the Rebel Advance into Kentucky".
Among the one column war heads are: "Our Army Falls Back to Washington" "The Traitors ... See More
Two Civil War maps...
Item #698994
November 07, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 7, 1862 The front page is dominated by a very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE EXPECTED BATTLE IN MISSISSIPPI. Advance Southward of General Grant's Union Army." Also many column heads on the Civil War including: "The Rebels, 50,000 Strong, at Holly Springs" "Defeat of Stuart's Rebel Cavalry" "Splendid Conduct of the Union Tr... See More
The army in Virginia... Troops at Gainesville...
Item #691772
November 21, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 21, 1862 Among the front page one column heads are: "Army Operations In Virginia" "Gen. Burnside Still on the North Bank of the Rappahannock" 'The Rebel Pickets on the South Side" "The Rebels Occupying the Country Just Abandoned by Us" "A Force of 8000 at Gainesville" "Splendid Condition of the Army" " "... See More
Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #693811
November 29, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Operations Inn Virginia" "Great Accumulation of Rebel Forces Near Fredericksburg" "An Important Reconnoissance Toward Port Conway" "The Delay in the Advance of the Army" "Important From Port Royal" and more.
Eight pages, great condition.
An army stuck in the mud...
Item #690945
January 26, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1863 THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Second Attempt to Gain Possession of the South Bank of the Rappahannock" "Reasons For Its Failure" "Graphic Picture of an Army 'Stuck in the Mud' " "The Rebels at Fault & 48 Hours Behind" & more.
The back page includes: "Important From Nashville" '"Th... See More
New York City draft riots... News of the fall of Vicksburg...
Item #688103
July 15, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1863 Among the column heads on the Civil War are: "THE RIOT CONTINUED" "Violence and Pillage" "General Rioting About the City" "The Mob Repulsed by the Police and Military" "Citizens Stoned And Beaten" "Col. O'Brien Beaten Almost To Death".
Also on the front page is: "THE FALL OF... See More
Attack upon Charleston & much more...
Item #700747
August 25, 1863
THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Aug. 25, 1863 Various Civil War reports on all four pages, including: "THE ATTACK ON CHARLESTON!" "Rebel Accounts of the Battle!" "Sumter Greatly Damaged" "Lawrence, Ks., Burned by Rebels! and much more.
Four pages, a few minor margin tears, nice condition.
A wealth of Civil War reporting...
Item #681870
September 18, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 18, 1863 Among the inside page column heads on the Civil War are: "Charleston--Rebel Accounts of the Siege" "Exodus of Citizens" "The War in Georgia & Tennessee" "Skirmish Near Dalton, Ga." "Recent Cavalry Fight at Culpepper" "Reported Defeat of Bragg's Rebel Army by Rosecrans" and much more.
Twelve p... See More
Nice reporting on the Battle of Chickamauga...
Item #701335
September 21, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 21, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "A Great
Battle Fought Near Chattanooga" "The Engagement of a Desperate Character" "Fierce Dashes on Our Left & Centre" "The Enemy Finally Repulsed" "The Loss in Wounded Heavy". Also: "Bad News From Rosecrans&quo... See More
Chattanooga battle accounts...
Item #681876
September 24, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 24, 1863
* Battle of Chickamauga
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
Civil War reports on inside pages have column heads including: "Chattanooga" "The Rebel Attack on General Thomas' Corps Handsomely Repulsed" "Rebel Accounts of the Great Battle" "Rosecrans Still Confronts Bragg" "Said to be Reinforced by General Grant"... See More
With mention of General Custer...
Item #700741
October 22, 1863
WALTON'S MORNING JOURNAL, Montpelier, Vermont, Oct. 22, 1863 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with Civil War reports, including a detailed letter from: A. E. Burnside to Major General Halleck, concerning his actions at Blue Springs, Bull's Gap, and Morristown. Also included is a report: "Gen. Custar [sic] reports that in the engagement on Monday we drove the rebel caval... See More
The work of General Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #690827
February 18, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S DEPARTMENT" "The Situation in East Tennessee" "Position & Strength of Longstreet's Army" "Affairs at Chattanooga" "The Disposition of Joe Johnston's Troops" "Bloody Affray Between Two Rebel Cavalry Regiments" "De... See More
Battle of Cold Harbor...
Item #682146
June 06, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 6, 1864
* Battle of Cold Harbor
* Mechanicsville, Virginia
* Robert E. Lee victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Grant Assaults Lee's Lines on Friday Morning" "The Rebels Driven at All Points" "Desperate Attempt to Break Grant's Lines" "The Attack Repulsed" ... See More
General Sherman's movements...
Item #682949
July 01, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, July 1, 1864
* Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia
* General William T. Sherman defeat
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Grand Campaign" "General Sherman's Movements" "The Enemy's Position at Kenesaw Mountain" "Rebels Operat... See More
Burning & plundering of Hagerstown...
Item #694588
July 09, 1864
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, July 9, 1864 Among articles inside are: "Reported Advance of the Rebels in Maryland" "The Rebel Invasion" "The Burning & Plundering at Hagerstown" "Gen. Hunter Reported at Hancock" "The Maryland Raid" "Sacking of Hagerstown by the Rebels" "The town on Fire" "The Rebels Retreating" and mo... See More
Victories at Winchester and the Shenandoah...
Item #700052
September 22, 1864
MANUFACTURERS & FGARTMERS JOURNAL, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 22, 1864 The back page has nice column heads on the Civil War including: "The Victory at Winchester - Further Official Particulars" "Rebel Raid on Lake Erie" "Further Particulars of the Rout of Early" "Our Cavalry in Pursuit" "Gen. Sherman Reports All Well" "Battle In... See More
Final months of the Civil War....
Item #701489
January 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "VERY IMPORTANT" "More Rumors About Peace" "Prominent Peace Men Selected" "The Commissioners To Proceed North" "Gen. Butler's Removal" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Peace talks... A military execution...
Item #682962
February 04, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 4, 1865 Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PACIFICATION" "The Union the Sole Condition of Peace" "The Question of Slavery, Reconstruction, and Finances Considered" "Kentucky" "Dash of Rebel Guerrillas Into Midway&quo... See More
Capture of Charleston...
Item #691081
February 21, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 21, 1865 The top of the front page has column heads: "GOOD NEWS" "Charleston In Our Possession" "The City Abandoned by the Rebels on Saturday Last" "Admiral Dahlgren Takes Possession on the Same Day" "Sherman's Grand Triumph" "His March Still Onward & Victorious" "The Occupation of Columbia".
... See More
Reports from Robert E. Lee and General George Meade...
Item #699324
March 30, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 30, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. GRANT" "A Congratulatory Order" is signed by General Geo. G. Meade, and is concerning the battle at Fort Steadman; "Gen. Lee's Official Report" is signed by him in type: R. E. Lee, General; "The Rebel Loss Reported 'Not Heavy' " "A B... See More
Closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #702439
May 12, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1865 The front page has reports on the closing moments of the Civil War, including: "TAYLOR'S SURRENDER" "Gen. Canby's Official Announcement of the Fact" "The Surrender Made on the 4th of May" "Terms the Same as Those Granted to Gen. Lee" "No Rebel Forces Now in Arms East of the Mississippi" and more.
Al... See More
Jeff Davis & fellow captives... Captured in women's clothes... Trial of the Assassins...
Item #702456
May 21, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1865 First column heads include: "DAVIS & CO." "Arrival of the Rebel Leaders at Fortress Monroe" "Jefferson Davis, Wife, Son & Two Daughters" "Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy" with a list of others captured.
Also: "Our Special Account of Jeff Davis' Capture" 'He Was in Petticoa... See More
A racist newspaper on the post-war events...
Item #680221
September 09, 1865
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, Sept. 9, 1865
* Rare pro-white title
* Reconstruction era
A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such their reporting on events of the day provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the articles: "Assassination the Legitimate Off-Spring of Abolit... See More
The fate of Jefferson Davis...
Item #691143
December 16, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 16, 1865 Among the front page column heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Preparing For His Fate" "He Is Visited by His Old Richmond Pastor and Takes the Sacrament". The front page also has: "The Negro Suffrage Question in the District of Columbia" & "Can Congress Exclude Pardoned Rebels from Practice Before the National Tribunals?"... See More
From Nashville, shortly after the Civil War...
Item #699123
February 08, 1867
DAILY PRESS AND TIMES, Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 8, 1867 Formatted much like a typical newspaper of the day with local, regional and national news and a great wealth of advertisements.
Among the page 2 articles are: "The First Response of the Colored Republicans of Tennessee" "Wise & Patriotic Declaration of Faith" "The Johnson Organs on the Passage of the Colo... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692690
March 17, 1868
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 17, 1868 The front page has column heads: "The Impeachment Trial" "Last Friday's Proceedings" "Exciting Scenes in Washington" "Opening of the Court of Impeachment" "Appearance of the Senate Chamber--The President Requests to be Allowed Forty Days to Prepare for Trial..." with more. th... See More
Early issue of the Saturday Evening Post...
Item #700945
February 13, 1869
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 1869 From when this was a newspaper more than a magazine, but mostly taken up with literary content.
Eight pages, decorative masthead, never bound nor trimmed, wear at the margins, one page inside has browning.
Literary newspaper, with a few illustrations...
Item #699132
June 05, 1869
SATURDAY NIGHT, New York, June 5, 1869 This was one of several literary, dime-novel-like, newspapers that existed in the latter half of the 129th century. Several of the stores have illustrations. This newspaper existed from 1865 thru 1901.
Eight pages, small holes at the fold junctures at the middle of the leaves, otherwise nice condition.
Promoting health-related products...
Item #700959
July 01, 1869
THE MONTHLY ROSE BUD, Philadelphia, July 1, 1869 An uncommon little newspaper with an eclectic mix of content, but it seems to focus on various health-related products and issues for women.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, various wear at the fold & margins, light dirtiness.
Mormon related report... Brigham Young...
Item #705273
July 14, 1869
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 14, 1869
* Mormons
* Brigham Young & Senator Trumbull
Page 5 of this issue has headings: "Brigham Young", "He Has a Conversation With Senator Trumbull-- What He Says He Will Do and What Mr. Trumbull Says He Must Do."
Other news includes: "Fulfillment of the Great Eastern's Latest Mission", "The New Cable at... See More
Very small town in East Central California...
Item #684504
August 22, 1870
THE INYO INDEPENDENT, Independence, Inyo County, California, Aug. 22, 1870 Independence began as the U.S. Army Camp Independence established on July 4, 1862. It was established at the request of local settlers who feared hostilities from the local indigenous tribes. The camp was soon closed, but was re-established as Fort Independence when hostilities resumed in 1865. The fort was finally ab... See More
The fight for women's rights... On the death of President Fillmore... Indian troubles...
Item #705094
March 11, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1874 The front page includes: "Woman's Rights" "The Cause In Boston--Another Blow From the City Solicitor" which concerns the rights of women to serve on the local school board.
Page 3 has: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" which concerns the trial of Victoria Woodhull, Tennie Claflin & James Blood for libeling Luther Challis in the... See More
Great article on James Lick and his contributions...
Item #693022
June 12, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1874 Page 2 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "MR. JAMES LICK'S GIFTS" "Extraordinary Beneficence Of The Sam Francisco Millionaire" "He Bestows $2,000,000 for Public Purposes--Full Details of His Various and Comprehensive Plans".
James Lick was an American real estate investor, carpenter, piano builder, land baron, and patron of... See More
Rare Old West isssue.....
Item #706023
June 18, 1876
THE SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 18, 1876
* Rare Old West title
* Mormon/Utah territory
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were oft... See More
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave... Trading with Indians...
Item #701864
October 07, 1876
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 7, 1876 Inside contains a full page print: "American Sketches: Indians At A Hide-Trader's Hut" as well as: "American Sketches: The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky - The Mammoth Dome" and another half page: "The Mammoth Cave of Kentucky - The Gothic Gallery" which has a related article.
Twenty-four pages, great condition.... See More
For young scientists...
Item #697199
February 01, 1878
THE YOUNG SCIENTIST, New York, February, 1878 This is the vol. 1, number 2 issue. Noted in the masthead: "A Popular Record of Scientific Experiments, Inventions and Progress". Various illustrations inside.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
An amateur press newspaper from Iowa...
Item #697315
February 01, 1878
OUR COMPLIMENTS, Davenport, Iowa, January 1878 This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue.
Four pages, 7 3/4 by 10 inches, very nice condition.
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