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698970

"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...

Item #698970

September 08, 1854

FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Sept. 8, 1854  We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.

Among the articles: "The Results of Emancipation" "The Fugitive Slave Act--Proposition For Its Repeal
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713731

The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...

Item #713731

August 07, 1790

(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790



The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).



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701446

The Northwest Ordinance...

Item #701446

July 21, 1787

THE NEW HAVEN GAETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, August 2, 1787  A very significant newspaper as all of the front page & a portion of page 2 contain the complete printing of the Northwest Ordinance.

Considered to be one of the most significant achievements of the Congress of the Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 put the world on notice not only that the land north of the... See More  

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703206

Washington's Farewell Address...

Item #703206

September 21, 1796

UNITED STATES CHRONICLE, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 29, 1796  If there was a list of the most historic utterances of the post-Revolutionary War era, this issue would have to rank the top.

All of pages 1 and 2, and nearly a column of page 3 are taken up with an address: "To The People of the United States: Friends and Fellow Citizens", more commonly known as Washington's Fa... See More  

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698853

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

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February 24, 1736

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1735/6  The double year reflects the two calendars in use at the time. My today's calendar the year is 1736. 

As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1736. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the... See More  

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711660

Rare title with a Paul Revere engraving, still with original wrappers...

Item #711660

July 01, 1774

ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1774  The quite famous and extremely rare magazine published by Isaiah Thomas. This is the first of the title we have offered in many years.

As noted in Wikipedia, it was a short-lived monthly published in Boston. It supported patriot and revolutionary sentiment in the Colonies against Great Britain, and had contributors that included John Hancock an
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701644

Lincoln's assassination - from Lincoln's home town...

Item #701644

April 17, 1865

ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, April 17, 1865 Serious collectors have always been keen to seek out historic events in newspapers from where the event happened, and they continue to demand the most interest and highest prices. For Lincoln's assassination the several Washington, D.C. newspapers are among the best.

But an equally desired report is one from Lincoln's hometown, wher... See More  

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705072

Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...

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July 26, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666  Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his prison in the castle of the Dardanelli, encouraging them to stand fast and not to waiver in their opinions, for he had yet eight months left to work their restoration to Jerusalem, ... See More  

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705077

From perhaps the most famous town of the Old West...

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October 31, 1880

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, October 31, 1880  Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one.

Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in popular culture. This issue was printed just under a year before the fa... See More  

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703278

Thomas Paine's the "American Crisis" essay number 10...

Item #703278

March 11, 1782

THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER AND THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, March 11, 1782  Almost the entire front page is taken up with the printing of: "Common Sense, on the King of England's Speech". This ia actually Thomas Paine's essay #10 of his famous "American Crisis" series, a collection of 13 essays written by Paine during the American Revolutionary War.

In 1776 P... See More  

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702412

Terrific letter from William Clark to his brother on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...

Item #702412

November 13, 1806

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 13, 1806  The front page contains an extraordinary letter that is prefaced with in part: "We congratulate the public at large & the particular friends of Messrs. Lewis and Clark and their enterprising companions, on their happy termination of an expedition..." with much more, and further on: "...By the mail of this morning, we have receiv... See More  

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701653

Perhaps the definitive Battle of Gettysburg issue...

Item #701653

July 06, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 6, 1863  A terrific issue reporting the result of the very historic Battle of Gettysburg, with nearly two-thirds of the front page's first column taken up with related heads, atop of which is a nice patriotic emblem.

They include: "THE GREAT VICTORY" "The Rebel Army Totally Defeated" "Its Remains Driven Into the Mountains" "It is ... See More  

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703438

The definitive issue on Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga...

Item #703438

December 12, 1777

THE GAZETTEER & NEW DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Dec. 12, 1777  This is the definitive issue on the historic surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, the event which when learned in Europe encouraged further support for the American cause among the French & others.

Over half of the front page and part of page 2 are taken up a very lengthy and detailed letter signed in type: J. Burgoyne, this ... See More  

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715883

From rough & tumble Deadwood, Dakota Territory...

Item #715883

March 03, 1878

BLACK HILLS DAILY PIONEER, Deadwood, Black Hills, March 3, 1878  



* Rare publication

* Famous wild West town

* "Wild Bill" Hickok fame




This town would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days of the Old West, and only rarely do such issues come to light. Plus, this is a volume 1 issue.

This ... See More  

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701902

Printed on a Southern plantation... The "reign of terror"...

Item #701902

December 08, 1862

THE COUNTRYMAN, Turnwold, Putnam County, Georgia, Dec. 8, 1862  The entire front page is taken up with a poem: "The Old Plantation!"

Page 3 has an editorial: "War" and page 4 is taken up with a great editorial headed: "The Reign of Terror". It begins: "We have indeed fallen upon evil times. With an outside foe pressing upon us with the avowed object of exte... See More  

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715068

Winslow Homer's famous Snap The Whip...

Item #715068

September 20, 1873

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 20, 1873 



* Winslow Homer's most famous print

* "SNAP-THE-WHIP" - great for framing




Certainly, the prime feature of this issue is the much-desired Winslow Homer doublepage centerfold: "Snap the Whip". As the photos show, this print is in very nice condition.

Front page features a 1/2 page illustration entitled: "The New... See More  

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691068

Lincoln's famous letter to Greeley, with Greeley's response... "Prayer of twenty millions"...

Item #691068

August 25, 1862

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 25, 1862  On page 4 is one of the more famous letters from Abraham Lincoln, being his reply to Horace Greeley's editorial of August 20, "A Prayer of Twenty Millions", which urged emancipation.

Lincoln replies in his letter with his famous quote: "My paramount object...is to save the Union, and it is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I coul... See More  

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704979

Terrific slave auction illustration from 1856 - one of the most desirable...

Item #704979

November 29, 1856

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 29, 1856   The most notable item within this issue is the very nice full page print captioned: "Slave Sale, Charleston, South Carolina, From A Sketch By Eyre Crowe", which depicts the sale of over a dozen slaves.

This woodcut print of Eyre Crowe's painting remains one of the most desired on the slave trade as only rarely are... See More  

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703746

Creation of the Department of Defense...

Item #703746

August 19, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789 A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War. This was the "Sixth Act of the Legislature of the Union" and is titled: "An ACT to Establish an Executive Department, to be Denominated the DEPARTMENT OF WAR" which ta... See More  

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692344

Newsbook from near the end of the Commonwealth period...

Item #692344

September 02, 1658

MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, September 2, 1658  An uncommon newsbook (the forerunner of newspapers) with the balance of the title reading "Comprising the sum of  Forein Intelligence, With The Affairs now on Foot in the Three Nations of England, Scotland and Ireland. For Information of the People."

This title was published by the famed Marchamont Needham. Needham h
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715066

The earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered...

Item #715066

June 05, 1819

EDWARDSVILLE SPECTATOR, Illinois, June 5, 1819



* VERY rare publication

* Madison County, Illinois




 This is the earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered. Not only that, it is eleven years earlier than the previous earliest newspaper from this state. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue. Keep in mind that Illinois just became a state six months previous.

It is notable that the... See More  

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703840

Rare San Francisco print from 1849...

Item #703840

September 01, 1849

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 29, 1849  The front page of this issue features a terrific engraving headed: "A View Of The Town And Harbor Of San Francisco." The engraving is five columns wide and measures 7 by 11 5/8 inches. In addition to the engraving are several reports "From The Gold Region".

The reports include: "Beach Combers--Inspectors--Land Speculators--Goods... See More  

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701412

Paul Revere engraving... Hutchinson Letters Affair...

Item #701412

September 27, 1770

THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Sept. 27, 1773  The patriotic engraving in the masthead was done by none other than Paul Revere, showing the caged dove of peace being set free over the skyline of Boston by the symbol of liberty.
Over half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy letter: "To The Earl of Dartmouth" who was Secretary of State for the colonies, with mu
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703269

Wealth of discussion in Parliament on the worthiness of the Revolutionary War...

Item #703269

January 25, 1776

THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE O ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Jan. 25, 1776  The entire front page and almost half of page 2 are taken up with reports from the House of Commons, much of the discussion relating to the war with the American colonies. One bit notes in part: "...England was never engaged in a contest of such importance to our most valuable concerns and possessions. We... See More  

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715070

Dramatic issue on the San Francisco earthquake...

Item #715070

April 18, 1906

OAKLAND HERALD--3:30 Edition, April 18, 1906 



* 1906 San Francisco earthquake

* Early 1st report on same day it happened




A quite rare newspaper, as not only is this not the more famous (and more common) San Francisco CALL-CHRONICLE-EXAMINER newspaper of April 19 but it is a day earlier yet equally as dramatic. Remember that Oakland is just across the bay from San Francisco.

The bold, ... See More  

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702421

The Louisiana Purchase...

Item #702421

November 05, 1805

LANCASTER JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1803  A very notable issue as contained on pages 1 and 2 are the: "Treaty Between the United States & the French Republic" outlining the details of what we now know as the Louisiana Purchase, followed by two Conventions of the treaty which outlined the details of the payments to France. These documents were agreed to in Paris on April 30,... See More  

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705116

Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...

Item #705116

November 28, 1867

THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Nov. 28, 1867  A very rare & desired title by any baseball collection as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.

Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before changing its name to the 'American Chronicle' (which in turn lasted only 31 more)... See More  

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714541

The 'Gag Rule' of 1836 - including the infamous, "Am I gagged?", by John Quincy Adams…

Item #714541

May 26, 1836

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)



The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution which, if passed, would prevent any discussion in the chamber on the subject of slavery. The 3rd column of page three has mention of John Quincy Adams’ declaration: "Am I gagged?" This is ... See More  

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704394

Early ad for Paine's Common Sense... Much on war events in Virginia...

Item #704394

January 13, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1776  Wonderful to find a newspapers not just dated 1776, but from Philadelphia.

The front page begins with a Resolve from Congress dated January 11, 1776, beginning: "Whereas it appears to this Congress, that several evil disposed persons, in order to obstruct and defeat the efforts of the United Colonies in the defense of their jus... See More  

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703514

Anger at Burgoyne for surrendering at Saratoga... Paine talks of "Common Sense"...

Item #703514

September 14, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1779

One-third of the front page and most of a column on page 2 are taken up with a wonderful letter "To Lt. General Burgoyne".

Portions include: "...Hear then, General Burgoyne, what the people know & learn what they expect. They know that you solicited the command of any army; they are well apprized that never was an army bett... See More  

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705175

Niles' essays on the "Mitigation of Slavery"...

Item #705175

May 08, 1819

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore  A set of 7 issues which contain all eight essays by publisher Hezekiah Niles titled the: "Mitigation of Slavery" in which he puts forth five propositions to that end.

The issues are dated May 8, 15; June 19, 26; July 17; Aug. 14 & 21, 1819. The May 22 issue (essay #3) is lacking.

The following details are excerpted from www.civilwarcause.com:

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713619

Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...

Item #713619
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787



* United States Constitution ratification

* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify




 The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".

Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of D... See More  

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715709

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride”...

Item #715709
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1861

 

*  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem

*  1st printing of “Paul Revere’s Ride”




Beginning on page 27 is the first printing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem: "Paul Revere's Ride", which told of Paul Revere's (and others) midnight ride to warn the Minutemen in Lexington... See More  

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705166

On the Funding Act... Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Building a lighthouse at Cape Henry...

Item #705166

October 02, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1790   Both pages 3 and 4 have two separate documents on carrying into effect the very historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Most of the front page is taken up with the conclusion of the: "Collection Law" of the United States
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715881

Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...

Item #715881

October 02, 1807

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807 



* Lewis and Clark expedition



Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More  

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701984

First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...

Item #701984

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York  This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.

The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, 1832; Oct. 6, 1832; Nov. 10, 1832; Nov. 17, 1832; Dec. 8, 1832; and April 4, 1833.

Note that the ... See More  

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705031

George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign...

Item #705031

January 12, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1779  The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter beginning: "I have lately met with...Mr. Deane's address to the public and one or two pieces relative rto it, for I cannot call them refutations, under the signature of Common Sense and Thomas Payne [sic], who I find are the same..." with more on... See More  

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715862

The first (and last?) issue published... Very rare Thomas Nast cartoon...

Item #715862

November 03, 1877

THE PEOPLE, New York, Nov. 3, 1877  A quite rare title as we can find nothing concerning it. It is not in Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" and it is too late for the American Antiquarian Society. Nothing can be found online. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, and perhaps the last? Their motto in the masthead has: "Government of the people, by the people... See More  

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703818

The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...

Item #703818

November 02, 1803

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1803  The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase.

This report is followed by the text of the: "Treaty--Between the United Stat... See More  

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701404

Patriotic masthead after a Revere engraving... Much on the Revolutionary War...

Item #701404

May 14, 1778

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 14, 1778  A nice issue for display, as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words "Appeal To Heaven" above him... See More  

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715063

Much debate on the value of the Revolutionary War...

Item #715063

March 02, 1778

EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, March 2, 1778  This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.

An unusual "Extra" edition, with the entire front page taken up with a report from the "House of Lords" concerning the American Revolutionary War, bits i... See More  

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667876

Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...

Item #667876
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777  Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begins: "The fortune of war having thrown Major-General Prescot in our hands, I beg leave to propos... See More  

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702039

Mammoth City, California...

Item #702039

October 04, 1879

MAMMOTH CITY HERALD, Mono County, California,  Oct. 4, 1879  Now called Mammoth Lakes, this town sits at 7,880 ft. elevation. Gregory notes that this title began June 25, 1879 and ended some time in 1881. Only one institution has any issues of this title.

Its European history started in 1877 when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old M
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703295

Early talk on an independent America...

Item #703295

March 08, 1775

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 8, 1775  This is the newspaper that ten years previous was owned and printed by Ben Franklin, his name appearing in the imprint up through 1765. 

This issue has various items that reflect the growing tensions between England and America. Part of a very lengthy page 2 letter includes: "...That we aim at an independently, replete with the... See More  

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703920

Terrific & rare account of the Underground Railroad...

Item #703920

December 16, 1857

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 16, 1857  Page 6 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with a terrific, and very uncommon report on the Underground Railroad.

Because it was a secretive operation it is very difficult to find period accounts of its operation. This article specifically has "underground railroad" noted in the heads, which include: "Under-Ground Railroad Report" "Forty-Four ... See More  

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715880

Terrific & displayable baseball print...

Item #715880

May 08, 1886

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886 



* Collectible 19th century baseball print



The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a... See More  

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705134

Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...

Item #705134

September 29, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790  The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states i
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704987

Our earliest report on Lincoln's political career...

Item #704987

December 30, 1854

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1854  Political reports on Abraham Lincoln are extremely elusive before 1858, the year he gained national attention with the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Most early mentions of Lincoln are small, classified ads in his hometown newspaper promoting his law firm.

Page 4 has an inconspicuous report from "Illinois" which ends with a very prophetic statement: "... See More  

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704994

Civil War letter written in the field...

Item #704994

April 03, 1863

Civil War letter headed: "Camp near White Oak Church, Va., April 3rd, 1863".

A great Civil War letter written in the field to the soldier's sister. A few bits include: "...We have been out 5 hours. We were reviewed by Fighting Joe Hooker and I do not believe the army was ever in better condition...The rebels camp are plainly visible from our parade ground...One report is they a... See More  

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703663

Life in America eight years before the outbreak of war...

Item #703663

August 24, 1767

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1767  A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in 1773 and the resulting Revolutionary War.

Page 2 has a rather detailed... See More  

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715077

Beginning of the Republican Party: nomination of their first Presidential candidate...

Item #715077

June 19, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 19, 1856  A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential nominee, John Fremont. The newly created political party held the prohibition of slavery as the principal issue of their platform.

The top of page 4 has a nice print of: "Col. John Charles Fremont" with the following text, taking a full column then carrying over to... See More  

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715885

Microsoft reveals "WINDOWS" to the world...

Item #715885

November 11, 1983

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1983



* Microsoft reveals "WINDOWS" to the world

* View multiple programs simultaneously

* Historic in the world of personal computers




The front page of the Business Section has the historic unveiling of Microsoft's new "WINDOWS" operating system: "Microsoft Joins 'Multiprogram' Product Field", which is continued... See More  

Item from Catalog #355 (released for June, 2025)

(Added to Catalog #355 after the hardcopy was released - only available on-line.)

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