Historic Newspapers: Catalog 371 - released for October, 2026...
Over 300 new authentic issues in this edition. Noteworthy issues include The Gettysburg Address (on the front page), The Declaration of Independence, a 1749 newspaper from Boston, a Union occupation newspaper with the Emancipation Proclamation, the founding of the State of Israel, England declares war against America, and more.
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 20, 1863 It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable newspaper from the Civil War. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most… more
THE BOSTON WEEKLY POST-BOY, New-England, Sept. 11, 1749 This is one of the earliest Boston we have sold in many years. The value of the issue is mostly in its rarity and early date, plus it is… more
THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 1862 This newspaper was established in March of 1862 after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War. Issued in a… more
NEW YORK POST, May 14, 1948 The front page could not be better, with nearly half taken up with a very dramatic: "PROCLAIM JEWISH NATION ! " dropped out of a black box.
Also on the front page:… more
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 29, 1775 The most significant content is found on page 3. Found here is the complete text of King George III's "Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and… more
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Feb. 2, 1925 This could be the ultimate Iditarod newspaper, reporting on this historic and heroic serum run to Nome, Alaska.
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Sept. 28, 1920 Among the most desired reports in all of baseball history are those covering the infamous "Black Sox" World Series scandal of 1919, in which players of the… more
DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, April 10, 1865 This historic issue has, perhaps, the most dramatic, single-column stack of headlines we have seen in any newspaper!
In announcing the surrender of… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1790 The first four pages are taken up with: "Of Dr. Franklin" with the introduction beginning: "Some Account of the late illustrious BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 6, 1776 Wonderful to have a newspaper not just from 1776, but less than 3 months before the Declaration of Independence (which was first printed… more
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Nov. 25, 1908 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue of this famous newspaper.
The Monitor was founded in part as a response by Mary Baker Eddy to the journalism… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752 Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752 Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention… more
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Feb. 15, 1768, together with the "Supplement To The Boston Chronicle" of the same date. A nice colonial newspaper which is highlighted by both "Letter IX" and "Letter X" by the… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1773 This title has one of the more ornate mastheads of the pre-Revolutionary War era. This issue was printed just over two… more
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 9, 1775 This issue has content relating to the Battle of Lexington & Concord, as shown in the many photos. One item mentions in part: "...from Hampton in… more
LA COLONIA MEXICANA, Laredo, Texas, Aug. 24, 1889 An extremely rare newspaper thought to have existed from 1886 to 1891, but records are unclear. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes… more
THE NORWICH PACKET, Norwich, Connecticut, Dec. 19, 1793 Certainly the prime content is the: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address of George Washington,… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776 This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789 Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being… more
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE OR UNIVERSAL REPOSITORY, London, December, 1781 Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the… more
THE LONE OAK NEWS, Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas, Feb. 28, 1890 A very rare newspaper as Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only one institution (Bancroft Library) had any 19th… more
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Omaha, Nebraska, May 26, 1870 This is a very fascinating newspaper, born in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first… more
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1862 Certainly, the most notable content is found on the back page, headed: "Fred. Douglass On The War" "An Interesting Meeting at the Cooper Institute--A Speech by Fred.… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the… more
SAN DIEGO WEEKLY BULLETIN, California, Aug. 21, 1869 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue of this very early San Diego newspaper.
Gregory notes only two newspapers in San Diego preceded this one,… more
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 15, 1860 While most newspapers on the East Coast reported Lincoln's election in their November 7th edition, West Coast newspapers were reliant upon the… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1767 Page 2 has a curious report: "...Last Thursday evening Mr. Richard Bache, of this City, merchant, was married to Miss… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief,… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1783 A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of… more
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,… more
LEAD DAILY TRIBUNE, Lead City, Black Hills, South Dakota, July 3, 1906 Beyond all the historic reports of world history reported in newspapers, curiosities have always been of interest as well.… more
ALASKA FORUM, Rampart, Alaska, Nov. 22, 1900 This is the volume 1, number 9 issue of a newspaper from this mining town which lasted only until 1906. Rampart is remotely located near the… more
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1819 Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed:… more
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven… more
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Oct. 11, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power… more
Colorful and very displayable broadside announcing the "PEACE JUBILEE at PHILADELPHIA, October 26 and 27, 1898". Negotiations for peace to end the Spanish-American War began on October 1.
See the… more
An Iranian newspaper printed in 1943 at the time of the historic Tehran Conference, with photos featuring Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin.
The Tehran Conference was held in November & was the first… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 24, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 2, 1673 A very interesting issue as the bottom of the back page has an advertisement for the publishing of a pamphlet titled "Mr. Baxter Baptized in Blood..." with
… moreTHE BOSTON MAGAZINE, January, 1785 Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly difficult to find, and this has been a very elusive title for us. Plus, the bonus with this issue is having
… moreYAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC, Washington, June 24, 2035 A futuristic newspaper--always fascinating reading. This is presumed to be the 2nd section of the daily newspaper, with its own masthead above… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 25, 1786 The front page contains a very historic report, headed: "America - From the Virginia Gazette" with a Richmond, January 26 dateline. It provides the… more
A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated October 15, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Abner Adams five pounds in bills of this state...and charge the state. … more
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Feb. 20, 1815 The front page has over half a column headed with a rather dramatic (type larger than normal): "PEACE ! ! ! " The report begins: "A Treaty Of Peace was… more
COLUMBIAN GAZETTEER, New York, Dec . 9, 1793 A quite rare title that existed from just Aug. 22, 1793 thru Nov. 13, 1794. Brigham notes relatively few institutions have any holdings, several of… more
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