Historic Newspapers: The Best of the Best
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787
* Historic United States Constitution
* Constitutional Convention - Congress
* President George Washington signs
Here is one of the more historic and… more
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 27, 1652. Pages 7, 8, and 9 of this extraordinarily rare newsbook feature the complete twelve-article text of the Treaty of Jamestown under the heading:
… moreTHE HOUSTON DAILY POST, Texas, January 11, 1901
* If ever there was a single newspaper which heralded the birth of the oil industry in America, this is it.
Although discoveries were made in… more
* Extremely rare publication w/ Paul Revere
* Pre American Revolutionary War era
* "Join or Die" snake issue
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1789
* Ratification of the "Bill of Rights" - Congress
* United States Constitution - Amendments
Arguably the most… more
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic that represented the spirit of
Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."
* Extremely rare broadside
* Eldridge Gerry - Gerrymandering
* Essex County, Massachusetts
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778
* The Articles of Confederation (historic)
* American Revolutionary War
This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in… more
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia title
* Gunpowder Incident - Affair
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction… more
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… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
The significance of what is known as… more
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, Sept. 8, 1854
* Extremely rare publication
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed… more
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787
* Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States
This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being… more
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932
* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)
* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field
* Best title to be had - very rare
… more
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, May 20, 1852
* Extremely rare publication
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed… more
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 15th---9 A. M.
* Terrific Abraham Lincoln assassination broadside
* First edition just after the announcement of death
Within the world… more
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775
* The Battles of Lexington and Concord
* Start of American Revolutionary War
This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious… more
JAMESTOWN JOURNAL, EXTRA, Jamestown, New York, April 7, (1865)
* General Robert E. Lee's surender
* End of the American Civil War
* Very rare Broadside edition
Within the world of… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790 (a 4-issue set)
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The… more
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia publication
* Election of Patrick Henry
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, September 11, 1790
* President George Washington
* Address received and response
* Brethren of King David's Lodge
* Newport, Rhode Island lodge
*… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789
* U.S. Congress version of the "Bill of Rights"
* United States Constitution - Amendments
* Presidents George Washington & John Adams
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, June 17, 1852 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Ratification of the states
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues… more
John Hancock signature... A few weeks prior to his most famous...
A very rare American newspaper that existed for just seven issues... Item # 703276THE AMERICAN GAZETTE; OR THE CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNAL, Salem, Massachusetts, June 25, 1776
* Very rare Revolutionary War publication
* Volume 1 Number 2 issue - great year to have
This is the volume… more
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first… more
THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 2 (4), 1863 A fascinating newspaper and arguably the most famous of any newspaper printed on Confederate soil, not just for being printed on the back… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of New Hampshire
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of… more
RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 24, 1775
* Olive Branch Petition
* Patriots are considered traitors
*… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, January 16, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of Massachusetts
* Pillars illustration - cartoon
This is one of the more desired & elusive issues… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1766 Earlier issues of this title were: "The Massachusetts Gazette And Boston News-Letter" with typical volume and issue numbering, along with the… more
SANDWICH ISLAND GAZETTE & JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, Honolulu, Oahu, Aug. 20, 1836
* Very rare publication
* 1st English language
This was the very first English language newspaper published in Hawaii,… more
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, December 20, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
This issue contains one of the most historically significant… more
THE BOSTON GAZETTE, "New-England", March 12, 1739
* Extremely early & rare Colonial publication
This is one of the most noted & long-lived American newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer, and… more
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 22, 1861
* North Carolina secession
* American Civil War
Certainly the most notable report is the pg. 2 news headed: "Secession Of North… more
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 19, 1775
* The "Olive Branch Petition"
* Revolutionary War beginning
* Second Continental Congress
Certainly the most notable content in this issue… more
* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* From our American Revolutionary War foe
This issue contains one of the earliest British
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, May 26, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president
An exceedingly historic issue as this… more
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Third Part" as well as: "The Fourth Part", London, 1633
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A very rare newsbook by the famed publishing… more
THE HERALD OF FREEDOM & THE FEDERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 10, 1789
* George Washington presidential election win
This is a very historically significant issue, reporting the official results of… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789
* President George Washington
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* A detailed eyewitness account
* In a American publication (rare)
Rarel… more
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Nov. 6, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
Certainly the most notable content is an early… more
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740
* Among the earliest of American newspapers to be had
* Ad for sale of a "healthy negro woman"
This very rare title was the first… more
THE ROYAL AMERICAN GAZETTE, New York, February 23, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Extremely rare publication
* Loyalist - support to the British cause
This is an exceedingly rare… more
STORY & HUMPHREYS'S PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill
* Revolutionary War
* Very rare publication
Certainly one of the more… more
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
This issue would rank among the most famous of all Lincoln… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 24, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin death (1ST REPORT)
Our records indicate it has been over 12 years since we have been able to offer a newspaper with… more
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