Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
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Item #586904WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800 Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For... Read full description -
Item #702636COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800
* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?
Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at... Read full description -
Item #707907THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 10, 1800 Although we've had other newspapers with notices from Paul Revere as President of the Health Office, this is perhaps the most detailed.
Found on page 4 is a notice headed: "Health Office" with various details, signed in type by its President: Paul... Read full description -
Item #596554WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, July 12, 1800 Various news of the day. Page 2 has a poem titled: "The Slave". Four pages, some staining, generally good. -
Item #707047THE SPECTATOR, New York, Aug. 9, 1800 Headed by an engraving of a heraldic eagle, the front page has four Acts of Congress, carrying over to page 2 where there are an additional three Acts and five "Resolves", each signed in type by the President, John Adams, with the Resolves also signed by Thomas Jefferson as... Read full description -
Item #605516WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Aug. 16, 1800 Page 3 has; "Summary of the Late News" which includes a letter from Richmond concerning the "scourge" which has afflicted the city.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition. -
Item #619941WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Sept. 13, 1800 Although there are some news tidbits, there is much literary content. Four pages, loss to a lower corner affects 2 words on the ftpg., minor upper corner loss, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches. -
Item #601030THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, October, 1800 A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most notably desired because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rare as such. As would be expected, the content within is mostly religious in nature, including:... Read full description -
Item #656792GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports: "...The French government and that or America have at length composed all their differences by a Treaty of Amity & Commerce which wasa signed at Paris on the 30th ult...many important point,... Read full description -
Item #694536THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1800
* Turn of the 19th century
* Nice issue for display
A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has over a full column report from Paris: "American Envoys - State of the Negotiation Between France and America". This is over the XYZ Affair... Read full description -
Item #701163THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 13, 1800
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The back page has over half a column taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
The Act is: "...to authorize the sale & conveyance of lands, in certain case, by... Read full description -
Item #697109WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 18, 1800 Somewhat of a literary title but other content as well including a poem titled: "Slave Trade". Also: "Horrid Murder" "Radnor Forest"; an interesting unpublished letter by George Washington dated Nov. 26, 1775; "Female Constancy" and more.
Four... Read full description -
Item #701161THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 27, 1800 The back page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
One Act is for: "...appropriations for the military establishment of the United States...".
Four pages, some... Read full description -
Item #651505GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1800 Near the back is news headed: "America" which reports on the Yellow Fever epidemic noting: "America, too, is at once a prey to a malignant fever & a most extensive & alarming insurrection among the Negroes, incited, as is said, by French... Read full description -
Item #705537WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Dec. 20, 1800 Among the articles: "Instance of Female Intrepidity" "Cruel Russian Punishment" "Tobacco" "Fire" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition. -
Item #153048THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, Connecticut, 1801 A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most desirable because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rarely found as such.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not... Read full description -
Item #599167THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, March 3, 1801
* President John Adams
* Early U.S postal service
Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed by the President: John Adams, followed by a note: "An engrossed bill for extending the privilege of franking to John Adams, now President of the United States, was... Read full description -
Item #222031SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., April 7, 1801.
* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive... Read full description -
Item #693203INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Worcester, April 21, 1801 A page 2 testimony issued by the President recognizes the Charges des Affairs of the French Republic, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
The front page begins with 3 Acts of the Mass. Legislature signed by the governor: Caleb Strong.
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Item #708886THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* re. Presidential election victory
Page 3 has a letter from the President to the people of Providence, R.I., returning thanks for their congratulations for being elected President. It is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
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Item #649714GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 24, 1801 Page 3 has most of a column headed: "Death of Loisa [Louisa]: The Maid of the Hay-Stack".
Four pages, minor margin foxing, good condition.
In 1776 an unfortunate woman was found sheltering under a haystack in Bourton, near Bristol. By day she would seek... Read full description -
Item #203987THE MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, April 28, 1801 Page 2 report: "Castor Oil made in New York" describes the success of expressing oil from the seeds of the castor bean, mentioning that "...it is cold drawn and always fresher." Nice engraving of mercury in the masthead. Subscribers name in the blank area of the masthead,... Read full description -
Item #714608SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 8, 1801 The front page has much on the: "Capture of the French Frigate L'Africaine". Page 2 has a: Short Description Of the four West-Indies islands, lately captured by the British re. St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Bartholomew and St. Martins. This is followed by a detailed article: "New Orleans".
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Item #649466COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30, 1801 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Laws of the United States---An Act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons...for lands lying...in the North West of the Ohio." signed in script type by the President: John Adams. Nice to have a script signature by the President on the... Read full description -
Item #701472THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 8, 1801 Pages 1 and 2 contain: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Concerning the District of Columbia' " which concerns the regulations and laws that will be enforced in this new district.
Page 2 has a letter concerning Algiers and Tripoli,... Read full description -
Item #708887THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 17, 1801 The front page has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Tripoli Against the United States" which reports on the First Barbary War.
Page 3 announces a victory by France in the Napoleonic War headed: "Latest from Egypt" and beginning: "We... Read full description -
Item #713624SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1801 On page 3 under "Naval Affairs" is a brief report stating: "The Constitution and Boston frigates are now in Boston Harbor." Also mention of ships headed off: "...for the protection of our Mediterranean commerce..." leading to the First Barbary War.
Another report notes: ... Read full description -
Item #218153COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 20, 1801.
* Early big city population census
* early 19th century original
A pg. 2 report says: The Society of Friends of Philadelphia, have remitted Four Thousand pounds to the assistance of distressed Quakers of England and Ireland. A Population report lists Boston as fourth behind, Philadelphia (72,136),... Read full description -
Item #667661THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 29, 1801 Page 3 has an address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President..." from the Assembly of Rhode Island, congratulating him on being inaugurated President. This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. -
Item #708888THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 1, 1801 Page 3 has an address by the legislature of Rhode Island to the President, congratulating him on being elected President of the United States. It is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, damp staining... Read full description -
Item #667653COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 29, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a "Remonstrance" of the merchants of New Haven, to the President, concerning the removal of the Revenue Collector & appointment of his replacement.
This is followed by: "The President's Reply" in which he justifies the... Read full description -
Item #667648NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Aug. 4, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* U.S. government efficiency
The front page has: "Mr. Jefferson's Letter" which is an editorial analysis of it, taking a full column. The ftpg. also has: "Virginia Influence" which explains the strong Virginia bias in the federal government. Page 2... Read full description -
Item #203552THE SPECTATOR, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1801 On the front page under "New York Prices Current" is a list of prices for various goods. Takes the entire first column. Lite stain in the lower margin, occasional foxing. -
Item #150179CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1801 A single-sheet being comprised all of advertisements.
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Item #206938SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 6, 1801 Ftpg. has: "New Census" "Views Derived From The New Census". Different tables showing the population changes and the effect on the number of Representatives allotted for various states. Takes a full column.
Archival mend to a tear in the lower left corner of each leaf, occasional foxing. -
Item #208596MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 13, 1801 Brief item on pg. 2 says: "The slaves form about one sixth part of the population of the United States; and three fifths, the number represented in Congress, about one tenth." Bkpg. ad headed: Spermaceti and Whale Oil with details.
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Item #677737THE LONDON GAZETTE--EXTRAORDINARY, England, Oct. 22, 1801
* Capitulation of Alexandria
* French expedition of Egypt
This "extra" edition--published outside the regular printing schedule to get historic news into the hands of the public quickly--notes on the front page, with a dateline of "Head-Quarters, Camp before Alexandria,... Read full description -
Item #702808BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 19, 1801 Page 2 begins with a report from the London Gazette Extraordinary, announcing that the peace treaty known as the Treaty of Amiens had been signed, and from the city where it happened: London.
The Treaty of Amiens temporarily ended hostilities between France and England at the end... Read full description -
Item #151335NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A general "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring Mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802. -
Item #153079THE MERCURY & NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, 1802 A handsome issue from the early 19th century with a nice engraving of "Mercury" holding a scroll. Various news of the day plus many ads as well.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures... Read full description -
Item #153098THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, 1802 "By Oliver Oldschool, Esq." Contains literary content, but some political editorials and comments as well.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, and will generally be in better condition.
Measures 10 by 13 inches... Read full description -
Item #606964THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Hartford), January, 1802 As the title would suggest, content is almost exclusively religious, with the first article: "A Letter on the Divine Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures". As noted in Mott's "History & Bibliography Of American Magazines": ... Read full description -
Item #649304NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
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Item #700649NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 2, 1802 Pages 1 and 2 have much concerning the end of the Quasi-War with France, including the actual treaty. Some of the text at the top of page 2 is compromised by repairs and loss (see photos).
Four pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, repairs with some loss at the top. -
Item #700650COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802 The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the... Read full description -
Item #667691COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1802 The front page has a letter to the "...honored Bey of Tripoli, of Barbary..." concerning the on-going Barbary War, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by: Th. Jefferson concerning France, within which is a letter signed in type by: Bonaparte.... Read full description -
Item #597601COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 13, 1802 Most of the front page is taken up with a continued: "Report from the Secretary of the Treasury...". Other various news & ads of the day including 22 illustrated ship ads on the back page.
Four pages, very nice condition. -
Item #667409NEW YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 12, 1802 Page 3 has a document from the President recognizing Don Valentin de Foranda as the duly recognized ambassador from Spain, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing at the fold & minor damp staining, good condition. -
Item #595159THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 15, 1802 Page 3 has a report from the "Senate of the U. States" concerning the Judiciary Bill, beginning: "The Judiciary Bill was called up & read a third time..." and ending with: "...And the BILL PASSED." The entire report is in an ornate, black border (see).
Four pages, very nice... Read full description -
Item #219906MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 23, 1802.
* DeWitt Clinton
* SenateA page 3 item says: "DeWitt Clinton, is appointed a member of the Senate...for the State of New York. A report states that the Chemical Society of Philadelphia has offered a medal for the best specimen of clay in the U.S. to be ...fit for the manufacture of potters... Read full description
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