Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
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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 of the War of... 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": "...its profits to go to missionary... 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 13 by 22 inches in four pages. Generally nice condition. -
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 and contains 8 pages. -
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 President: Th.... 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. Also... 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 condition. -
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 -
Item #667654AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, April 1, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Georgia Legislature letter of congrats
The front page begins with an address of the Georgia legislature Thomas Jefferson, President of the U.S." to: "...congratulate the President on his elevation to the chief magistracy...", followed by the:... Read full description -
Item #657758THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1802 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes a brief report on the possible cure for yellow fever by eating... Read full description -
Item #201111BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 17, 1802 On the bkpg. under "Definitive Treaty" is the text of a famous treaty known as the Treaty of Amiens which brought a brief lull to the Napoleonic Wars and relaxed trade restraints affecting American shipping. Signed in type by Bonaparte, Cornwallis and two other gentlemen. Archival... Read full description -
Item #693158NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, May 18, 1802 Page 2 has an item concerning clockmaker Jacob Alrichs. Also a report of a slave insurrection near Lynchburg, noting: "...that a conspiracy among the negroes there...some of the ringleaders...are in custody...The plan of those misguided wretches was to have...massacred their masters & all others that opposed their measures...to effect their freedom or perish in the attempt."
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Item #584507THE PORT FOLIO ENLARGED, Philadelphia, May 22, 1802 Basically a literary newspaper done "By Oliver Oldschool, Esq.", with one of the articles reflecting back on actions during the Revolutionary War. Eight pages, 10 by 12 1/2 inches, nice condition. -
Item #706984NEW YORK EVENING POST, June 2, 1802 This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, 17 of which are illustrated ship ads. Various news items of the day from Jefferson's administration.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, nice condition. -
Item #710168THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 29, 1802 Fully half of page 5 is taken up with a detailed: "Tribute" to the: "Memory of Washington" which includes details on efforts to raise money for a proper monument to George Washington.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, good condition. -
Item #206983THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: July 1, 1802 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes a lengthy article on the life of Gipsies. A strange thought in early medicine. -
Item #700969COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802 The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition. -
Item #706978NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 31, 1802 This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, 8 of which are illustrated ship ads. Various news reports of the day from Thomas Jefferson's administration.
Four pages, minor margin tears, nice condition. -
Item #713016WINDSOR FEDERAL GAZETTE, Vermont, Aug. 31, 1802 The front page contains the text of Washington's last official letter, including a nice introductory report concerning it.
The letter is dated "Mount Vernon, July 13, 1798" and is signed in type at its conclusion: George Washington. In the letter to John Adams he expresses his gratitude for... Read full description -
Item #640365THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1802 The first page has an an article on the use of the sea for bathing purposes. "As the origin of the General Sea-bathing Infirmary at Margate... as long as science and humanity shall be united, in facilitating the easy access to medical aid, and in perfecting the restoration of health to the... Read full description -
Item #213833MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Sept. 10, 1802.
* Joseph McKean
* 1st Bowdoin College President
* 1802 Original
Brief report on page 3: The Rev. Joseph McKean, was formally inducted into the office of Bowdoin College, on the 2d inst. The College Edifice is called Massachusetts Hall.
Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #570823COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1802 This singlesheet EXTRA is "A List of the Prizes, (and Fortunate Numbers) in the FIRST CLASS of South Hadley Canal Lottery." Both the front and back is taken up with the listing of the numbers.
This sheet measures approximately 19.5 x 12 inches, does contain some damp-staining and stray hand-writing at the upper margin on the backpage. -
Item #222380COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated Oct. 20, 1802.
* Masons - Masonic
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 report from New-York states in part:
* ...yesterday morning, the most worshipful master, attended by the officers of the grand lodge...laid the foundation stone of a Masonic Hall. This building is to be situated in Frankfort-street,... Read full description -
Item #722885NEW YORK EVENING POST, Nov. 25, 1802
* African lion on display advertisement (notice)
The top of the front page has a notice for an exhibit of "The King Of Beasts" which includes details about the event and a woodcut of the African lion. Complete with all 4 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Background: In the early 1800s, New... Read full description -
Item #644815BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE EXTRA, Dec. 20, 1802 Here is a neat, untrimmed, single sheet "extra" containing all ads and notices. Of particular interest is the first column which has eight illustrated ship ads. Printed on both sides, wide, untrimmed margins, 11 by 13 inches, some damp staining, generally nice.
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Item #153607GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Phila., 1803 Taking most of the ftpg. is a chart: "Philadelphia Current Prices". Also on the ftpg. are "Prices Of Stocks" "Bills of Exchange" "Premiums Of Insurance" the "Weekly Almanac" "Discount Days" for banks and a post office schedule.
Four pages, stray writing in the upper margin, otherwise good. -
Item #654104GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1803
* Very early Dickinson College
* Advertisement for admission
The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students, and that: "...trustees & professors are equally solicitous that the... Read full description -
Item #691307CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, March 14, 1803 A volume I issue of this famous title from the South.
The back page has ads headed: "Prime Negroes for Sale" with much detail, and another: "For Sale, 40 Valuable Negro Slaves".
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine due to disbinding, nice condition. -
Item #680732COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1803 The ftpg. has a letter from the people of Plymouth to John Adams inviting him to a celebration of: "...the first landing of our Fore Fathers at this place.", with his response, signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition. -
Item #667347NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803
* Thomas Jefferson
* Institut de France
Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in type: Th.... Read full description -
Item #701987THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 26, 1803 Inside has a continued article: "To the Citizens of the U. States" concerning the evils of drinking and attending stage plays. A few bits include: "The great numbers of taverns and tippling houses...have been cause of much concern...some of those places are... Read full description -
Item #713218SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803
* Rare early 19th century publication
With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi",... Read full description -
Item #713219SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 3, 1803
* Prelude to Louisiana purchase
* Early 19th century publication
* President Thomas Jefferson era
With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that nearly the entire front page is taken up with the 5th... Read full description -
Item #708640NEW YORK HERALD, May 14, 1803 Most of the first column is text concerning Thomas Paine & his relationship with Thomas Jefferson, which includes a letter signed by the President: Thomas Jefferson, followed by a note from Thomas Paine. Then another front page article begins: "Tom Paine seems still the idol of Democracy. He is the golden calf which... Read full description -
Item #667663THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 18, 1803 Page 2 has an interesting report concerning Thomas Paine & his letters, noting: "...is composed principally of encomiums upon himself and upon his projects for reforming the world, and abuse of General Washington's administration. The only thing worthy of notice ...is a copy of the whole of Mr.... Read full description -
Item #667664THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 18, 1803 Page 2 has an interesting report concerning Thomas Paine & his letters, noting: "...is composed principally of encomiums upon himself and upon his projects for reforming the world, and abuse of General Washington's administration. The only thing worthy of notice ...is a copy of the whole of Mr.... Read full description -
Item #688705GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803 Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition. -
Item #666334GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 15, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their... Read full description -
Item #667522THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 21, 1803 Most of page 2 is taken up with letters relating to a loan to Thomas Jefferson which he was delinquent--and deceptive--in repaying. Included is a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, from 1779.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, various foxing, good condition. -
Item #655875GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 27, 1803 The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an... Read full description -
Item #654524GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 28, 1803 The back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an... Read full description -
Item #713018WINDSOR FEDERAL GAZETTE, Vermont, June 28, 1803 The front page has a lengthy report headed: "Horrid Cruelty of Bonaparte!"
Page 3 has an item noting: "Dispatches were received...from Mr. Monroe. Nothing official has transpired...The profound silence which is observed concerning our own affairs, and the... Read full description -
Item #708643NEW YORK HERALD, July 9, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Pages 2 and 3 contain over a full column on the notable controversy exposed by the scandalmonger James Callender (due to his hatred of Thomas Jefferson), this being the charge against Jefferson that Gabriel Jones had been... Read full description -
Item #684526BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 1, 1803
* Louisiana Purchase close
Page 2 has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" in which the writer debates the merits of the Louisiana Purchase. Some interesting commentary.
Four pages, some foxing, archival strengthening at the irregular spine, good condition. -
Item #616007COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALISTS, Boston, Aug. 3, 1803
* Whitehead Light Station established
* St. George, Knox County, Maine
The front page has nearly a full column with considerable detail on building what is now known as the Whitehead Lighthouse in Maine, headed: "Plan of a Light-House and Dwelling House for the Keeper of... Read full description
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