Historic Newspapers: Catalog 371 - released for October, 2026...

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 President Abraham Lincoln, with this famous newspaper published by Horace Greeley, a Lincoln supporter, with the content being on the front page, and the combination makes for one of the best newspapers one could own from the Civil War era.
The top of the front page has column heads: "The Gettysburg

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 collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $75,000 or more in nice condition, here is an opportunity for a period printing at a very reasonable price.
The title/contents page of this

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 quite displayable as two wood engravings are prominent in the masthead, and its relatively small size makes it quite displayable.
The front page haws reports from Europe while the back page has items headed: "Boston" and "Philadelphia" with bits including: "...from Ohio River whither he lately went, on

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 "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military reports and other items. It is also interesting that a Union newspaper was published in South Carolina considering the state remained a Confederate stronghold until near the end of the war. This is issue #8.
Certainly the prime content is

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: "British Go--War, Say Arabs".
The coverage on pages 2, 3 is excellent with a banner headline: "Jewish Nation Is Proclaimed; State of War On, Arabs Say".
Page 3 is taken up with the full text of the: "Declaration of Independence" of the Jewish state. 
This report is a day earlier than most, as most newspapers

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 Sedition," dated August 23, 1775, the Crown's formal declaration that the American colonies were in open rebellion. This was, essentially, England's declaration of war against the American Colonies.
Rejecting the colonists' constitutional arguments and ordering all civil and military authorities to

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.

This 1925 event, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, was a transport of diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled relay across the territory of Alaska by 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs across 674 miles in 5½ days, saving the small town of Nome and the surrounding communities from a developing epidemic of diphtheria.

Both the mushers and their dogs

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 Chicago White Sox were accused of gambling on the games.
And when it comes to reports on this scandal, this front page would be difficult to beat as well.
The huge & bold banner headline announces: "CICOTTE JAILED" with a large subhead: "8 CHISOX INDICGTED ON CONFESSION OF 1919 SERIES BRIBERY" with

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 Robert E. Lee, and ostensibly the end of the Civil War, a middle column has a stack of heads that is 18 inches in length, including 3 patriotic emblems amongst: "EXTRA" "HURRAH!" "HURRAH" "HURRAH' "Surrender of Gen. Lee and His WHOLE ARMY!" "The Terms of the Surrender" "Rebel Officers & Men to Return

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, L.L.D...." with his various credentials. Then what follows is a lengthy biography of him, listing his many accomplishments, and ending with the text of his quite famous epitaph: "We cannot omit adding his Epitaph, written by himself many years since, which is too good to need a recommendation. 'The

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 in this newspaper).
The entire front page is taken up with an address to the King concerning "...the present unhappy differences between Great Britain and her colonies...", which makes for interesting reading.  A page 2 item begins: "General Carlton has sent a ship express from Quebec with the

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 of her day, which relentlessly covered the sensations and scandals surrounding her new religion with varying accuracy. In addition, Pulitzer's New York World was consistently critical of Eddy, and this, along with a derogatory article in McClure's, furthered Eddy's decision to found her own media

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 of Franklin's name on the title page.
The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the reports about kite experiments, especially a different and easier one at Philadelphia: "...success of the Philadelphia experiment for drawing the electrical fire from clouds by means

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 of Franklin's name on the title page.
The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the reports about kite experiments, especially a different and easier one at Philadelphia: "...success of the Philadelphia experiment for drawing the electrical fire from clouds by means

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 famed John Dickinson, being the ninth & tenth of his twelve famous "Letters From a Farmer In Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies".
This series of letters furnished a constitutional basis for the widespread colonial opposition to the English trade acts. While Dickinson agreed that

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 months before the Boston Tea Party.
Page 2 has an early report concerning a trip on the Mississippi River, and the execution of a man found guilty of counterfeiting. Other events of the day, 
Included as well is the single sheet: "Supplement" with additional reports from Europe and a page full of

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 Virgina...brings advices that the people of Virginia had heard of the whole affair at Boston; that 24,000 provincial troops lay before it; that General Gage had been requested to let those come out who were inclined...upon receiving these advices in Virginia, General Washington immediately set out to

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 that only the Bancroft Library had any holdings, and they had but a single issue. It was deaccessioned many years ago and ended up in our inventory. It is this issue. There are no other institutional holdings of this title, which is printed totally in Spanish.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,

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, contained on both pages 1 & 2 of the supplement to this issue. It is signed by him in type: Go. Washington.
At its conclusion is a note that the Senate appointed the Right Reverend Dr. White as Chaplain of Congress, and that the House appointed the Reverend Dr. Green as its chaplain. Dr. White was the 2nd

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 article is a rare full page map titled: "Part of the Tropical Discoveries of the Resolution Sloop, Captain Cook in 1774..." with a related article.
The map measures 5 1/45 by 9 inches, a bit close-trimmed at a bottom corner to fold into the issue but not affecting the b order.
The other nice graphic

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 elected the first President of the United States.
The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "The 4th of March, being the day appointed by the ordinance of Congress for proceedings to commence under the new Federal Constitution, the morning was ushered in by a discharge of 14

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 back of the issue under the "Domestic Intelligence".
It begins with a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain dated at New York, Nov. 17, in which he is compelled to report the dire news of Cornwallis' fate at Yorktown.
Near the beginning it notes: "In my last...I had the honour to

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 century holdings & they were deaccessioned many years ago, one of which is this one being offered. The University of Texas has just 2 issues of 1900.
This is the volume 1, number 18 issue. At the 2020 census Lone Oak had a population of 643.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

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 transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound.  Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper composed, printed, & published on a train.
This is issue #2, published in Omaha, Nebraska. Each issue recorded the process of

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. Douglass--Songs by the Hutchinsons".
In this speech, Douglass argues that the  Civil War cannot be won without confronting slavery directly. He insists that slavery is the root cause of the conflict, making any attempt to preserve the Union while leaving it intact both unrealistic and dangerous.

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 Jews Synagogue at Amsterdam, and of the Ceremony of sounding the Horn on New Year's Day".
This plate folds out to 8 1/4 by 8 3/4 inches and is in very nice condition. It is mentioned only in a postscript on the facing page: "In consequence of our request to our correspondents, we have received the

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, one of which began just ten months earlier. This was a very short-lived newspaper, existing for less than 3 years. Just four institutions are noted as having but a few scattered issues.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the blank spine, nice condition.

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 iconic Pony Express for their news. As noted in the stack of front page headlines, the report was telegraphed to St. Louis, and from there it was overland by Pony Express, taking seven days.
The stack of heads at the top of the front page include: "Seven Days Later From St. Louis" "ARRIVAL OF THE PONY

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 Sally Franklin, the only daughter of the celebrated Doctor Franklin, a young lady of distinguished merit...The next day  all the shipping in the harbour displayed their colours on the happy occasion."
Various news reports of the day and many ads.
Four pages, an ornate coat-of-arms engraving in the

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, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold. This is his detailed report on the taking of New London, Connecticut, known as the Battle of Groton Heights.
Also included is a letter from George Washington to Congress which prefaces

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 the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congress concerning the mutinous soldiers in Washington's army, along with Washington's reply.
This is followed by "A Proclamation" from Congress which begins in part: "Whereas a body of armed soldiers in the service

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 and 1971.
Interestingly, the format of this title did not change much over the years, save for the number of pages increasing with the years. The 4 issue collection comes in a custom-made 4 section, acid free folder with the title and years printed on the front.
No other title can be offered in such

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. This is one.
To celebrate the 4th of July, this publisher opted to create a red, white, and blue issue. On both the front and back pages, the left portion is in blue ink, and the right portion is in red. The white of the paper provides the third color.
A very intriguing issue as such. Presumed complete

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 geographical center of Alaska, and at the 2010 census had a population of just 24. This is the northernmost of any newspaper published in Alaska.
Gregory's Union List of American Newspapers notes that only the Alaska Historical Society has scattered issues of this title.
Various local and national news but

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: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes nearly four pages.
As a bit of history, In 1776 Maryland's constitution safely protected "...all persons professing the Christian religion..." yet said nothing at all for those of other beliefs. It was a fact not widely known

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 original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:

French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.

The earliest two will be British magazines (with

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 and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 270 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. American titles from the 1750's are rarely found.
Four pages, 6 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, some foxing &

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790  The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 has an: "Address to the King by Mons. de la Fayette..." with the reply

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 photos for the details. It measures 9 3/4 by 24 inches, and is in very nice condition. Blank on the reverse.

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 meeting of the "Big Three" Allied leaders to coordinate their war effort against Nazi Germany. The conference focused on military strategy, particularly the planned invasion of Europe (D-Day) and the future post-war world.
We purchased this issue from a man who was in Iran with the U.S. Army at that

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 30, 1790  Part of page 1 & half of page 2 are taken up with a continuing discussion in the House of Representatives on "Mr. Gerry's motion on the assumption of the state debt..." from the Revolutionary War, a controversial discussion at the time. Pages 2 & 3 continue with reports from Congress.
The back page has the beginning portion of: "The New Constitution of the State of South Carolina" including Sections 1 through 7.
Noteworthy is a page 3

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 newspaper.
Page 2 has "A Proclamation" signed in type by Richard Penn, concerning his recent ascension to Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania. Followed by a letter of congratulations by the Penna. Assembly. Also mention of two Acts passed by the Penna. Assembly.
Four pages, some light dirtiness, archivally

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 further details noting: "...containing a horrible murther [murder] committed by four Anabaptists upon the person of Mr. Josiah Baker near Boston in Neww England, the whoe matter, having been enquired into, and examined at the Council Bord, is found altogether false and fictitious."
But it was not

THE 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 the original front and back wrappers, the front wrapper
having an engraving of Boston.
Content is typical of most 18th century magazines, while news of the day was relegated to the back pages. Included is: "By the United States in Congress, Assembled, December 20, 1784. On motion, Resolved, that it

YAKIMA 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 which is printed: "Why Wait Another 75 Years? Here's Peek Into 2035!"
This issue was actually printed in 1960, but all the reports--including the advertisements--are written as would be supposed in 2035. A front page report explains this interesting edition.
Front page headlines include: "Yakima Spaceport

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 details of what would become known as the Annapolis Convention, beginning: "In the House of Delegates, Jan. 21, 1786, resolved, that Edmund Randolph, James Madison, Water Jones...and George Mason, Esqrs. be appointed Commissioners who...shall meet such commissioners...by the other States in union...to

THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Oct. 4, 1797  A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798. This is volume 2, number 9 issue.

Various news reports on pages 2 and 3 with the back page is mostly taken up with ads.
Four pages, very nice condition.

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.  Pay Table Office, Oct. 15, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 5 1/2 by 7 3/4 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display, and dated just 4 days before Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown.

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 signed by the American and British Commissioners at Ghent on the 24th of December, and ratified by the Prince Regent on the 30th..." with much more.
Also on the front page is: "Captain Pring's Despatch - Battle of Lake Champlain" which takes over a full column & concludes on page 2.
Also inside is;

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 which have just a few dates. 
Page 2 has a full-column letter from the President to Congress on his concerns with relationships in Europe, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, a handsome masthead with a nice engraving, archival repair to a back page corner, nice condition.