Very early newsbook from the English Civil War... The capture of Reading...
April 30, 1643
Item #692439 MERCURIUS AULICUS, Communicating the Intelligence and affaires of the Court, to the rest of the Kingdome. (Oxford), The seventeenth Weeke, (April 23-30, 1643). This is a very early newsbook, predecessors of t...
$794.00
The Great Plague of London, reported in a period newspaper...
August 09, 1666
Item #679626 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666 Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back ...
$210.00
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303 THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today...
$28.00
Four century set of the London Gazette...
January 01, 1671
Item #661817 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A collection of four issues of this--the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper--each one hundred years apart. Issues are dated 1671, 1771, 1871 a...
$288.00
Judaica mention...
December 18, 1679
Item #705054 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann a...
$47.00
Judaica mention...
December 18, 1679
Item #705338 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann a...
$49.00
By America's first newspaper publisher...
January 28, 1680
Item #699497 THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, Jan. 28, 1680 Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first news...
$525.00
17th century woman publisher...
January 14, 1681
Item #705335 THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681 This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, b...
$47.00
Indicted for involvement in the Rye House Plot...
January 18, 1685
Item #705226 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 18, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar) The back page has a report from Westminster noting in part: "This day Henry Lord Delamere was brought to his tryal...upon an ...
$68.00
Executed for involvement in the Rye Houses Plot... West Indies clear of pirates...
November 02, 1685
Item #689360 THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 2, 1685 The back page has a report noting: "This day Richard Nelthorp and John Ayloff were executed, the first before Grays-Inn, and the latter before the Temp...
$81.00
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649260 (5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing to...
$98.00
Over 330 years old...
Item #649262 THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of top...
$45.00
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266 VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition &...
$45.00
Very first of the advice column newspapers...
February 13, 1692
Item #705336 THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 13, 1692 This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers. In creating this format of responding ...
$68.00
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246 THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issu...
$28.00
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, ...
$46.00
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #649223 THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1705 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed...
$36.00
Pamphlet printed in 1707...
January 02, 1707
Item #696600 London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before KING WILLIAM at Kensington, January 1701" with more, the second edition, London, 1707. Complete in 16 numb...
$46.00
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #649279 THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a &qu...
$48.00
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221 THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-12 One of the more famous of the early newspapers - founded by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measu...
$48.00
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293 (5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a ...
$44.00
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273 (5) THE POST-BOY, London, 1710's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly or heavily inked or other minor problem causing them to be ...
$155.00
Death of the governor of Massachusetts Bay... An encounter with pirates...
June 25, 1720
Item #685317 THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, June 25, 1720 This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be had, and is a nice display issue as such. Various new...
$76.00
An eighty year span of news from England...
Item #649310 (8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full ...
$128.00
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 r...
$44.00
Hebrew customs...
Item #705255 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Hea...
$72.00
The first successful magazine in the country...
April 09, 1743
Item #673423 THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 9, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Fra...
$135.00
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705256 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces......
$55.00
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234 (10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of worl...
$110.00
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705247 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account...
$55.00
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705248 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account...
$55.00
Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...
June 01, 1751
Item #705366 THE RAMBLER, London, June 1, 1751 An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refe...
$29.00
A short-lived, 18th century title...
April 28, 1753
Item #705365 THE ADVENTURER, London, England, April 28, 1753 An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was ...
$75.00
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233 (5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular p...
$98.00
Not held by any American institution...
February 25, 1758
Item #700399 PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 25, 1758 An early Irish newspaper with pages 1 and 2 having various news reports while most of the balance of the issue is taken up with ads & notices. T...
$48.00
Jonathan Swift on taxing newspapers...
March 25, 1758
Item #693717 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 25, 1758 Over half of page 4 is taken up with an article by the famed Jonathan Swift, titled: "The Secret Reasons for First Laying a Duty Upon Newspapers" wh...
$32.00
Building Fort Stanwix...
March 01, 1759
Item #694048 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1759 Page 6 has an: "Extract of a Letter from an Officer in Col. Frazer's Regiment, dated at the Camp by Fort Stanwix". The report notes in part: &q...
$37.00
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294 (5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condit...
$60.00
Cherokees have surrendered... Marriage of the New Hampshire governor...
May 31, 1760
Item #693563 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 31, 1760 The front page has two small bits: "...letters from Charles Town, South Carolina...we learn that the Cherokee Indians had laid down their arms & w...
$28.00
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #705250 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evide...
$75.00
Relating to the French & Indian War...
March 07, 1761
Item #696161 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1761 The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline reporting on a naval battle between the French & British during a bad...
$38.00
France is in a state of ruin...
September 16, 1762
Item #695167 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1762 Page 4 has nearly a full column letter concerning the situation in the French & Indian War, beginning: "Is not France reduced to the lowest ebb of ri...
$29.00
Early Jamaica...
March 12, 1763
Item #693363 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 12, 1763 Page 5 has half a column of reports from Jamaica under the heading: "America" with various naval & shipping reports. Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 ...
$27.00
Nice plate of Windsor Palace...
Item #705249 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1765 A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak o...
$54.00
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299 THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a ver...
$42.00
Non-importation until the Revenue Acts are repealed...
December 04, 1769
Item #699482 THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 4, 1769 Pages 2 & 3 have reports relating to events leading to the Revolutionary War, including in part: "...next session of Parliament...will certainly ope...
$72.00
The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...
April 24, 1770
Item #703422 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770 This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 17...
$1,665.00
British troops return from service in Florida...
June 16, 1772
Item #693206 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 16, 1772 Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline which reports on a ship: "...had on board three companies of the Royal Irish Re...
$29.00
Great map of the western hemisphere...
Item #704974 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Roun...
$455.00
Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...
Item #677678 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting the Situation of Affairs in America" which includes: "....
$94.00
Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms: consumes the entire front page...
July 29, 1775
Item #700583 THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 29, 1775 In the world of American Revolutionary literature and manuscripts three bodies of work stand out: 1) Thomas Paine's Common Sen...
$12,450.00
British reaction to Washington being named commander-in-chief...
October 18, 1775
Item #687211 THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775 The front page begins with a nice item from London concerning George Washington: "General Washington, who was lately appointed Generalissimo over the...
$875.00
Terrific account of the British evacuating Boston... Fate of Ethan Allen...
March 21, 1776
Item #703272 THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, March 21, 1776 It would be difficult to find a better newspaper to report the historic evacuation of Boston by the British in 1776 than this issu...
$2,550.00
The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…
May 30, 1776
Item #703376 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776 A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICA on several Interesting Subj...
$985.00
A skirmish in South Carolina...
October 03, 1776
Item #704264 THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1776 Any newspaper dated 1776 is quite desirable, but even more so issues printed in Philadelphia. Page 2 has a report which includes: "There is...
$355.00
The Howe's offer pardon to those who return their allegiance to the King...
December 19, 1776
Item #703273 THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 19, 1776 Taking close to half of the front page is a notable: "PROCLAMATION" by Richard Viscount Howe and William Howe. Keeping in...
$590.00
Peace with America is wanted, but cannot happen...
July 19, 1777
Item #659941 THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 19, 1777 The front page has a report on the war events near Canada, Ticonderoga, and Lakes Chaplain and George, as shown in the photos. The back page has: "Fu...
$52.00
First Battle of Saratoga... Five categories of American politics...
Item #686565 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1777 The first article is: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" taking over 4 pages & continued from a previous issue. ...
$66.00
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
December 08, 1777
Item #705290 EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777 Certainly the most significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American ca...
$398.00
Much fine war-related content...
November 28, 1778
Item #703441 THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Nov. 28, 1778 Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...that General Clinton being advised of a body of Washington's troops reining in the Jerseys, ...
$62.00
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #685904 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his ...
$88.00
Discussions on the war with America... Letter from Richard Henry Lee...
February 11, 1779
Item #701128 THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 11, 1779 A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time...
$326.00
Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...
October 02, 1779
Item #705295 THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779 Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper an...
$445.00
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #685857 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...". ...
$78.00
Supplies for the Revolutionary War...
April 21, 1780
Item #701386 A nicely handwritten document reading: "Sir, Pay Mansfield Committee of Supplies twenty seven pounds and charge the State Pay Table Office. April 21st, 1780" with signatures of the Committee. Nice c...
$88.00
Early report on the surrender of Charleston to the British...
May 16, 1780
Item #701188 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1780 Most of the front page is taken up with two notable letters, the first datelined New York on Dec. 22, 1779 beginning: "As President of the Board of Lo...
$65.00
Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...
Item #705245 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781 Inside has commentary on a recent publication titled: "Monody on Major Andre" which notes in part: "This mournful & interesting Eulogium, c...
$145.00
Report of Cornwallis's surrender, and Cornwallis' letter in which he admits being in a critical state...
February 26, 1782
Item #658843 THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 26, 1782 The most historic content is on page 3 which begins with a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain, dated October 1...
$590.00
On the independence of America...
June 20, 1782
Item #703516 THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 20, 1782 The front page begins with a letter from the King of France to Count de Rochambeau concerning hopes for peace and events at the close of the Revolutionary W...
$298.00
Soldiers evacuating New York... Southern colonies are now free of the British...
April 24, 1783
Item #700821 THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, April 24, 1783 The front page has half a column headed: "America" with various reports, including one of a fight between French sailors & inhabitants in Phi...
$88.00
News received of the ratification of the peace treaty...
May 15, 1783
Item #673967 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1783 The back page has half a column with news from America including: "...Sir Guy Carleton received the dispatches from government containing an account of the...
$52.00
Many honors to George Washington and Nathaniel Greene for their leadership in the Revolutionary War...
December 17, 1783
Item #687144 THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1783 This is certainly one of the more displayable newspapers of the Revolutionary War era with this quite large & decorati...
$478.00
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
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$29.00
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
February 13, 1784
Item #705297 THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784 Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am rea...
$451.00
Quality of life in New Brunswick...
February 12, 1785
Item #699746 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1785 The back page has a: "Letter from St. John's River, New Brunswick" on the quality of life there, noting in part: "The establishing of a gove...
$32.00
Shays' Rebellion...
May 12, 1787
Item #697980 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1787 Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which has the latest on the Shays' Rebellion. It notes in part: "...that since the defea...
$55.00
Thomas Jefferson's 'Notes On Virginia'...
Item #677257 THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, August, 1787 Among the various articles within is: "Extract from Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia" which takes over two pages. Also an article under ...
$67.00
The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...
October 01, 1787
Item #709556 CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787 Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United State...
$98,500.00
The most influential speech in support of the Constitution...
November 22, 1787
Item #703647 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1787 As soon as the Constitution was presented to the public it was met with an onslaught of criticism that its defenders would need to counter. It initially fell t...
$437.00
From York, England...
December 21, 1787
Item #700786 THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 21, 1787 A nice newspaper from the U.K., four pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a nice, full red tax stamp on the front page, Minor fold wear.
$26.00
Discussions on the new federal government...
June 27, 1789
Item #703707 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 27, 1789 Most of page 1, all of page 2 & a bit of page 3 are taken up with a: "Sketch of Proceedings Of Congress", providing fascinating insight ...
$118.00
Washington's first inaugural address...
July 02, 1789
Item #701534 THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 2, 1789 In a day when American newspapers with the printing of Washington's inaugural address are well into four figures--if available at all--British newspaper rep...
$745.00
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301 (6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in...
$149.00
North Carolina ratified the Constitution... New lighthouses...
January 06, 1790
Item #703785 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, January 6, 1790 Page 3 has a report of a tour through South Carolina with mention of Columbia & Cape Fear, including: "A light house is now building on Cap...
$178.00
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Adams, and Jefferson...
April 07, 1790
Item #703809 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790 Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year. Over half ...
$112.00
Washington's Proclamation, with the Indian Treaty... Trumbull's famous portrait of Washington...
September 18, 1790
Item #705353 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1790 Page 2 has a patriotic engraving of a heraldic eagle above a: "Proclamation" issued by the President warning citizens not to violate an...
$136.00
An early issue, printed by Ben Franklin's grandson...
May 18, 1791
Item #694522 THE GENERAL ADVERTISER & POLITICAL, COMMERCIAL AND LITERARY JOURNAL, Philadelphia, May 18, 1791 A very early issue of this title which existed from 1790 - 1794 before being retitled "Aurora Gener...
$49.00
A Washington Act of Congress begins the front page...
November 26, 1791
Item #704043 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791 The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Farther Time for Making Re...
$72.00
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
December 01, 1791
Item #705254 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791 Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic...
$355.00
A rare printing of Hamilton's greatest work: "Report on Manufactures"...
Item #667587 THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, January, 1792 The most significant content is found within the Appendix II which is included (typically missing). This Appendix has a wealth of "Public Papers"...
$1,585.00
Building & dedicating Fort Fayette in Pennsylvania... The Second Militia Act...
June 02, 1792
Item #703606 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1792 Most of the front page is taken up with A cot of Congress now known as the Second Militia Act, signed in script type by the President, Go. Washington on May 8, 179...
$154.00
Death of John Paul Jones & a letter by Thomas Paine...
September 26, 1792
Item #703598 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1792 Most of the front page is taken up with "Mr. Paine's Letters to Lord Onslow" which has two of them, each signed in type: Thomas Paine. The balanc...
$355.00
Handsome newspaper... An anecdote of Ben Franklin...
November 18, 1793
Item #689122 INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 18, 1793 As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century. The front page has: &quo...
$60.00
From during George Washington's administration...
March 11, 1794
Item #700356 GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 11, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Four pages, tiny binding holes a...
$39.00
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
January 01, 1795
Item #649281 KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detaile...
$18.00
French newspaper from 1795...
January 15, 1795
Item #694486 GAZETTE NATIONALE, OU LE MONITEUR UNIVERSAL [National Gazette or the Universal Monitor], Paris, January 15, 1795 A folio-size newspaper with four pages, all in French. In wonderful condition with wide mar...
$35.00
An American magazine from 1795...
August 01, 1795
Item #683615 THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on...
$62.00
A census of the Western Territory in 1795...
September 05, 1795
Item #714687 THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 5, 1795 * Early Northwest Territory * Ohio All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with the: "Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic,...
$39.00
Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...
July 27, 1796
Item #714449 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 * President George Washington * Samuel Adams The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concern...
$73.00
On Washington retiring from public life...
September 26, 1796
Item #700771 FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796 The front page has 22 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" w...
$73.00
Only ten issues published with this title...
November 24, 1796
Item #705299 THE COURIER & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, November 24, 1796 Certainly one of the less common 18th century American titles. This was the continuation of "The Federal Orrery" newspaper, changi...
$133.00
Early issue of this revered title...
January 01, 1797
Item #704441 THE TIMES, London, England, 1797 Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788. ...
$15.00
Adams calls the first special session of Congress...
May 22, 1797
Item #703215 THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 22, 1797 On page 3 under "SPEECH" is a report dated "May 16" which takes nearly 4 columns. In the speech President John Adams discusses th...
$33.00
The Constellation & Constitution are almost ready... The ingrate Thomas Paine...
June 14, 1797
Item #703582 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 14, 1797 A page 2 report notes: "Gen. Smith (of Baltimore)...mentioned that the Constellation frigate, building at that place, would be launched the 4th of July next....
$73.00
Rare title with the original outer wrappers...
August 01, 1797
Item #705246 THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1797 This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are in remarkably nice condition as more typically they are quite worn. ...
$88.00
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216 (5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period...
$145.00
Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...
March 19, 1798
Item #705328 GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. ...
$46.00
John Adams' script signatures...
June 09, 1798
Item #704048 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1798 The front page has a poem titled: "Adams And Liberty - The Boston Patriotic Song, Written by Thomas Paine, A. M." (likely Robert Treat Paine, sources dif...
$57.00
Suspected pirate ship at Savannah is burned by angry citizens...
October 30, 1798
Item #700837 THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1798 Page 6 has a report noting in part: "...from Savannah informs, that the day previous to his sailing a Spanish brig came up the river & anchored o...
$33.00
Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt...
November 10, 1798
Item #686879 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 10, 1798 Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "Buonaparte--Nelson" regarding their engagements in Egypt, with no fewer than six acc...
$45.00
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292 (5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard...
$175.00
London from 1799...
January 01, 1799
Item #704440 THE SUN, London, England, 1799 A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well. Four pag...
$14.00
Great letter on Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile...
March 02, 1799
Item #700901 FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, March 2, 1799 The back page has a lengthy letter announcing Nelson's victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile. It begins: "I write to you wit...
$59.00
A great "odd-ball" issue: see the photos...
April 17, 1799
Item #694503 THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL & TOWN AND CONTRY ADVERTISER, Rhode Island, April 17, 1799 In addition to collecting rare and historic newspapers, we also pursue issues which are "odd-ball" or unique...
$188.00
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
October 16, 1799
Item #704007 THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799 The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are re...
$56.00
Ten days before Washington's death...
December 04, 1799
Item #714446 THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799 This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington. Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back...
$40.00
Selling land from the Northwest Territory...
October 22, 1800
Item #702679 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1800 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT to Amend the act entitled, 'An Act Providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the ...
$43.00
Alexander Hamilton's son loses his life on the same dueling grounds as his father would 3 years later...
December 07, 1801
Item #701473 THE BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 7, 1801 Page 2 has: "A Correct & Candid Statement of Facts, Relative to the Late Unfortunate Duel at New York" being the duel involving Philip Hamilton, Alexander...
$68.00
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304 NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, b...
$17.00
Much on the coming Louisiana Purchase...
July 26, 1803
Item #701774 UNITED STATES ORACLE FOR THE COUNTRY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 26, 1803 The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a very detailed discussion headed: "LOUISIANA - MEMORIAL On T...
$54.00
On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...
December 17, 1803
Item #700652 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803 Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, includi...
$33.00
Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...
April 04, 1804
Item #702680 THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804 From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Governm...
$36.00
Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...
September 01, 1804
Item #705252 THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804 The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the...
$132.00
President Jefferson reports on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...
March 05, 1806
Item #702422 THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1806 Page 2 begins with a message from the President to the House signed in type: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition. A few ...
$370.00
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604 (5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitione...
$54.00
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #649276 COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge t...
$99.00
10 issues from James Madison's presidency... Pre-War of 1812...
Item #649289 (10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1810-1811 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when James Madison was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period ju...
$55.00
The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 is about to begin...
September 21, 1811
Item #705238 THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811 The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the B...
$46.00
The War of 1812... A mini-lot at a reduced price...
Item #649218 (5) A lot of five newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or ...
$60.00
Proclamation of war: the War of 1812 begins...
June 26, 1812
Item #702751 NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 26, 1812 The middle of the front page has the very historic: "Proclamation" "By The President of the United States of America" & signed by ...
$155.00
You know of Molly Pitcher. Do you know of Betsy Doyle?
December 16, 1812
Item #705330 BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 16, 1812 Page 2 has: "Official Report To Brig. Gen. Smyth" signed by Geo. McFeeley commanding at Fort Niagara. This is a fine & very detailed account of the cannonading ...
$115.00
Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...
April 13, 1813
Item #703010 THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this si...
$47.00
Details of the British naval force... Raisin River Massacre...
April 13, 1813
Item #710797 THE WAR, New York, April 13, 1813 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "Massacre at Frenchtown - Documents" being several which provide evidence of accuracy as to the events of this si...
$53.00
From the midst of the War of 1812...
May 28, 1813
Item #701498 NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 28, 1813 A nice issue from the middle of the War of 1812 with reports including: "From the North-Western Army" "North Carolina" "District Of Col...
$28.00
Much on the Constitution & the Java...
June 29, 1813
Item #695207 THE WAR, New York, June 29, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "British Official Account of the Capture of the Java" as well as: "Constitution And Java" which carries over to...
$52.00
A poor transcription of the famous "Don't give up the ship!" quote?
August 07, 1813
Item #705237 THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 7, 1813 Nearly 7 pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" within which are "Battle of Beaver Dam" "Retirement of Maj. Gen. Dearborn&...
$44.00
Barbarities of the British upon the Americans...
August 14, 1813
Item #701497 THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 14, 1813 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Barbarities of the Enemy" with some gruesome detail including a listing which has: "Compulsory service of ...
$32.00
Fall of Fort Niagara...
February 08, 1814
Item #703068 THE WAR, New York, Feb. 8, 1814 The front page has "Relations With France" which includes documents signed in type by James Madison and James Monroe. Also on the front page are "From Canadi...
$55.00
Misspelled title, and much on the War of 1812...
March 26, 1814
Item #701979 AMERICAN WEEKLY MSESENGER, Philadelphia, March 26, 1814 No, we did not misspell the title. The typesetter misspelled what was to have been "Messenger", a rather rare find in the rare newspaper h...
$39.00
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
October 06, 1814
Item #705239 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltim...
$48.00
War reports on Baltimore & Washington...
October 06, 1814
Item #705240 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814 The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltim...
$46.00
Apalachicola, Florida... Slave or free?
September 14, 1816
Item #705243 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 14, 1816 Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, ...
$40.00
Constitution for the new state of Alabama...
September 18, 1819
Item #705235 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, A consecutive pair of issues dated Sept. 18 and 25, 1819 Typically, prior to formally becoming a state of the union a territorial government needs to create and appr...
$48.00
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...
$49.00
Newspapers with a treasure-trove of political reporting...
Item #649274
(20) NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, 1820's - 1830's A lot of 20 different issues within the noted date range, all complete and each containing 16 pages.
Niles' Register was a very famou
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$98.00
Bound volume, with plates...
Item #637511 Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, from the 1820-1840 period. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 6 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Nice condition....
$60.00
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
May 10, 1828
Item #704427 UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, May 10, 1828 This is the volume 1, number 11 issue. This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stat...
$34.00
General Samuel Houston... Trail of Tears...
May 16, 1829
Item #705242 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829 Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending...
$43.00
For the preservation of useful information...
January 01, 1831
Item #701252 THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831 The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the...
$28.00
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" magaz...
$18.00
Slavery comes to an end in England...
August 29, 1833
Item #705312 THE TIMES, London, August 29, 1833 As Wikipedia notes the British Slavery Abolition Act was passed in 1833, receiving the royal assent on August 28. Page 2 begins with: "Parliamentary Intelligence&...
$75.00
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
November 07, 1835
Item #705236 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835 Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem...
$41.00
Beginning a "war of extermination" in Texas...
November 07, 1835
Item #705241 NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1835 Inside has 2 1/2 pages of news under the heading: "Texas" concerning events from the beginning of their war for independence. The reports seem...
$41.00
Hawaii's first English language newspaper...
July 08, 1837
Item #698935 SANDWICH ISLAND GAZETTE & JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, Honolulu, Oahu, July 8, 1837 This was the very first English language newspaper published in Hawaii, known as the Sandwich Islands at that time. This is ...
$4,995.00
Four issues from our nation's capital...
Item #637509 (4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles. They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the ear...
$60.00
A Democratic party organ...
May 05, 1841
Item #705368 KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1841 Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports. This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of an un...
$37.00
Early newspaper from Long Island...
July 08, 1843
Item #705349 THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, July 8, 1843 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich ...
$36.00
Meant for foreign missions...
September 01, 1843
Item #698891 THE DAYSPRING, Boston, September, 1843 This was a newspaper published by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Among the articles: "A Converted Jew & His Father" "...
$33.00
Return of the Fremont expedition: a visit with John Sutter in California..
August 20, 1844
Item #678569 DAILY 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 returne...
$43.00
Letter from Nauvoo shortly after Joseph Smith's murder...
August 24, 1844
Item #684894 NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 24, 1844 Page 3 has an article: "Affairs at Nauvoo--Politics, etc." This is a letter datelined "Nauvoo, Illinois, Aug. 3, 1844". Keep in mind that Joseph ...
$67.00
Promoting the abolitionists' cause...
December 11, 1844
Item #700260 EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1844 One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. This abolitionist newspaper was first published in New Y...
$58.00
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
December 28, 1844
Item #705260 THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Dec. 28, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years...
$530.00
Very early mention of San Diego, and a battle near Los Angeles...
May 01, 1847
Item #700985 NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 1, 1847 Page 3 has various reports from the Mexican War under: "Progress Of The War" with: "Further From Vera Cruz" and: "Later From the Pacific--Arrival of...
$34.00
Much reporting on the Mexican War...
May 11, 1847
Item #691628 DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1847 Pages 2 and 3 contain much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "Senator Corwin and the Mexican War" "Prospects of...
$37.00
Much news from the Mexican War...
July 21, 1847
Item #690591 DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1847 Page 2 has over a column taken up with: "Capture of Tobasco" in the Mexican War, with much detail. Also: "Important Triumph&quo...
$36.00
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 Califor...
$32.00
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;...
$48.00
Latest from the California Gold Rush...
July 28, 1849
Item #705306 SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 28, 1849 Page 3 has: "From California" with the latest news, bits including: "...New towns were being laid out in different spots around the bay &a...
$36.00
An instant collection... 20 newspapers from the 1800's...
Item #694695 (20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. &nb...
$95.00
19th century 2nd-rate lot of 20 newspapers...
Item #694708 (20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor ...
$55.00
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 ...
$30.00
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... Slave labor in California...
September 20, 1850
Item #701059 THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 20, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana. The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward"...
$48.00
Magazine by Charles Dickens... An issue from 1851-1853...
Item #649284 HOUSEHOLD WORDS, London, 1851-1853 Charles Dickens published this magazine from 1850 to 1859. Having been frustrated by the interference of publishers when editing three other magazines, Dickens determine...
$18.00
The slave population in Maryland and Virginia...
January 25, 1851
Item #692314 THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Jan. 26, 1851 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city. Among the page 3 items are reporters noting: "The population ...
$55.00
Short-lived campaign newspaper supporting Franklin Pierce...
August 21, 1852
Item #698893 THE CAMPAIGN, Washington, D.C., August 21, 1852 A quite scarce campaign newspaper that was short-lived, existed for just 22 issues during the presidential campaign of Franklin Pierce. This is the only i...
$32.00
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #649254 OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more ...
$49.00
A notable Proclamation by Brigham Young...
October 01, 1853
Item #700918 DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 1, 1853 An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is the volume 3, number 18 issue. Most of the front page...
$75.00
P. T. Barnum was a "special partner"...
October 15, 1853
Item #700103 ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Oct. 15, 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 publi...
$36.00
The publisher was 'incurably demented'...
October 14, 1854
Item #701775 THE GRIDIRON. THE ORIGINAL KNOW NOTHING, Boston, Oct 14, 1854 In the masthead is: "The Great American Traveller's Mouth-Piece" This is a very rare title that apparently existed for jus...
$225.00
Scenes in Salem, Massachusetts...
January 26, 1856
Item #689979 BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 26, 1856 Among the prints within are a front page print of: "United States Steam Frigate Merrimac" with a related article. Also within: "Academy At Sout...
$35.00
Reporting on 'Bleeding Kansas'...
May 06, 1856
Item #700054 NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 6, 1856 Pages 4 and 5 have reports concerning the slavery vs. anti-slavery factions in Kansas as they work towards statehood. Over half a column on page 4 is headed: "Intercou...
$42.00
Beginning of the Republican Party: John Fremont becomes their first Presidential candidate...
June 26, 1856
Item #705317 NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 26, 1856 A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports their first Presidential candidate, John Fremont. This new political party, founded just two years previous, ...
$172.00
Baseball and cricket reports from 1856......
September 20, 1856
Item #705292 PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Sept. 20, 1856 Inside this sporting newspaper is a detailed report: "Cricket" "The Great Match At Hoboken!!!" "The United States Victor...
$56.00
Item #637510
(8) EARLY YEARS OF HARPER'S WEEKLY: Lot of 8 issues of this famous title from 1857-1859, all different dates from its first three years. Nice condition & with some illustrations. A nice wholesale lot at...
$80.00
Cincinnati and St. Louis...
July 04, 1857
Item #172062 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1857 The front page features an article 'Travel Noted In Bible Lands' with a half page illustration 'Keeping the Fourth on Holy Ground'. Inside...
Reflecting upon the recent Dred Scott Decision... On the Mormons leaving Salt Lake City...
July 13, 1857
Item #700534 DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1857 Page 2 begins with nearly 2 full columns taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is a lengthy speech by Charles Ingersoll of ...
$48.00
Portland, Maine, and the Great Eastern... Council Bluffs...
December 26, 1857
Item #690030 BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1857 The front page features an article and print: "The Great Eastern Steamship, the Leviathan of the Deep". Inside has two pages of text and 4 prints ...
$41.00
Ice skating...
February 12, 1859
Item #172232 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1859 Front 1/4 page illustration of "The Late William H. Prescott" and a smaller illustration of "Mr. Prescott's Writing Case." Inside include...
John Brown's raid, plus much more...
November 08, 1859
Item #703967 NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1859 The front page has various reports on the Harper's Weekly insurrection as well as other items of collector interest. Among the column heads are: "The Harper'...
$40.00
The trial in the John Brown Harper's Ferry insurrection...
November 09, 1859
Item #699719 NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 9, 1859 Much of the front page is taken up with election results. Page 4 has over half a column headed: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Proceedings of the Court--Th...
$48.00
Much on baseball... The upcoming Sayers-Heenan boxing match...
November 12, 1859
Item #696352 WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Nov. 12, 1859 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage". Two-thirds of a page are take...
$34.00
Fourth of July...
July 14, 1860
Item #172380 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, July 14, 1860 Nice ftpg. illustration: "Diagram of the Eclipse of the Sun on July 18, 1860" plus text. Nice fullpg: "Uniforms of the 7th Regiment N.Y. Sta...
Lincoln is not an ugly man... Great article on all aspects of Lincoln...
August 21, 1860
Item #713874 NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1860 Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline. This fascinating article takes ...
$237.00
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 ...
$28.00
Abraham Lincoln's position... Fugitive slave case...
January 30, 1861
Item #705316 NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1861 Near the top of the front page is: "Important From Springfield" "The Position Of the President Elect" noting in part: "...stating that Mr. Lincoln ha...
$54.00
From this Southern port city, just before the outbreak of war...
February 19, 1861
Item #705200 THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, Feb. 19, 1861 From this Southern port city shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. Included are a few brief articles from various states which provide a ...
$38.00
Two slave prints from 1861... More prints and articles on America...
April 06, 1861
Item #700032 THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 6, 1861 Most of a page is taken up with a print: "The Dandy Slave: A Scene in Baltimore, Md." and "Slaves For Sale: A Scene in New Orleans",...
$216.00
On the battle of Bull Run...
July 24, 1861
Item #688728 WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1861 The front page begins with a lengthy editorial report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first notable battle of the Civil War. Also on the fro...
$38.00
The siege of Lexington, with a diagram...
September 25, 1861
Item #692591 THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 25, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "Splendid Condition of the Cavalry & Artillery" "Important...
$26.00
Large Civil War map on the front page...
October 07, 1861
Item #705314 NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1861 The front page is dominated by a very large & very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN WESTERN VIRGINIA". Plus many front page column heads on th...
$60.00
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Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
