Historic Newspapers: Catalog 366 - released for May, 2026...
Catalog 366 (for May): This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes the following noteworthy issues: a significant Judaica report from 1790, the most famous Confederate newspaper (?), the famous “Boston Gazette” from 1739, a great issue on Washington’s inauguration, “The Oxford Gazette” with Judaica content, a pro-American Revolutionary War newspaper from London, and more.
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Item #694718(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues. A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London Illustrated, Gleason's, Ballou's, etc. Well over 50 prints will be found within this lot.
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Item #716228VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Feb. 28, 1892 A rare title as it existed for less than six months.
Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early history is closely tied with... Read full description -
Item #689967RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 18, 1864 This issue has: "The War News--General Franklin's Escape--Yankee Transports Sunk--Grant Reported Killed--From North Mississippi--From Georgia" "From Our Forces In Mississippi" "Movements of Our Forces About Washington & Baltimore" "Reported Withdrawal of Our Forces From Before Washington"... Read full description
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Item #716207NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, February, 1797 The most notable report is the announcement that John Adams has been elected President of the United States.
A report near the back notes in part: "Yesterday, agreeable to a provision of the Constitution...the members...assembled...to count the votes of the Electors... Read full description -
Item #701304LEAVITT'S PEAT JOURNAL, Boston, February, 1867 Printed in the masthead is this newspaper's purpose: "Devoted Especially to the Dissemination of Information Relating to the Production of Fuel from Peat, and Generally to all that Pertains to the Economical Production snd use of Fuel of all Kinds".
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue. Only five... Read full description -
Item #697700BOSTON, Sept. 17, 1880 This is a fascinating & extremely decorative souvenir newspaper published to celebrate the 250 year history of Boston, from its beginning in 1630 thru 1880.
See the huge & decorative masthead with vignettes of notable historic events. The front page has the Act of Incorporation of Boston from 1630, and the other... Read full description -
Item #649275(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #610666WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879 As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue... Read full description
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Item #696254THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1766 Page 6 has a very notable report from Bristol, England: "Never was joy more general or citizens hearts more sensibly touched, than ours were last Monday, on hearing the favorable turn of the American affairs. The bells throughout the city rang incessantly the whole day and in the... Read full description
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Item #716230PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 17, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a... Read full description -
Item #711653Y GWLADGARWR [The Patriot], London, Tachwedd [November], 1833 This is the first we have seen of this Welsh magazine. It still has the original green front and back wrappers which are partially in English, while the balance of the issue is in the Welsh language, even though printed in London.
This is the first of this title we have offered in our... Read full description -
Item #712559NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1862 Taking almost the entirety of page 6 is Abraham Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address at the conclusion of his second year as President, signed by him in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Much relates to the Civil War with his thoughts on its progress and the progress of the entire country at that... Read full description -
Item #649257(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
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Item #711679THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, May 25, 1792 An 16 page magazine featuring a large engraving on the front wrapper.
Inside is the continued: "Memoirs of the Life of Fernando Cortes, the Conqueror of Mexico", the continued: "Curious Account of the Hot Spouting Water Springs in Iceland", and 2 pages taken up with the:... Read full description -
Item #716193TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, March 2 & 3, 1932 A pair of issues on the kidnapping that would become known as the 'crime of the century', mostly due to the popularity of the father who had made one of the most historic flights in aviation history just a few years earlier.
The March 2nd issue has a banner headline: "KIDNAPPERS' TRAIL VAGUE", with... Read full description -
Item #711190THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Feb. 14, 1795 This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Congressional Debates -- House of... Read full description -
Item #712516NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 15, 1860 Many fine articles within, including an interesting article: "Capture of Another Slaver" which concerns the capture of the slave ship Cora. It begins: "Advices from the African squadron report the capture of another slaver, with 705 Africans on board. She is... Read full description
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Item #713028SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 28, 1794 This is a quite uncommon 18th century title.
Page 2 has a report from Winchester concerning a party of 13 who: "...on their way in from Kentucky, were attacked in the wilderness by a large party of Indians; four of the company were killed..." with more.
The back page has over half a... Read full description -
Item #707129
LYON COUNTY TIMES, Silver City, Nevada, June 1, 1878 Wikipedia offers much information on this early mining town: Silver City was established in 1859, named for the silver deposits discovered in the area. Through this narrow gorge thousands of travelers passed on their way to the silver mines of the Comstock Lode.
By 1861, the town had four hotels,... Read full description -
Item #698631THE BACHELORS' JOURNAL, Boston, April 24, 1828 This is the first issue--volume 1, number 1--of a quite scarce title that existed for just 22 issues, through Sept. 18, 1828. This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".
Eight pages, 10 by 13 inches, never-trimmed margins, good condition. -
Item #716258THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, March 21, 1899 The first two columns are consumed with reports on the very first electric chair execution of a woman in America.
Column heads include: "MRS. PLACE EXECUTED" "First Woman to Die in Electric Chair in New York" "But Two Shocks Were Given" "Most... Read full description -
Item #716204COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 9, 1797 The full first column of the front page has four Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Also, page 2 has a letter signed in block type by the President: John Adams. Page 2 also has an update on "Naval Articles" which notes the... Read full description -
Item #714375PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 7, 1788 The entire front page is filled with ads, including one for: "Isaac Franks, Broker" with further details. Franks was a noted Jewish financier.
Pages 2 & 3 have a letter reflecting upon the future prospects of this new republic. It begins: "America to me... Read full description -
Item #708002NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 15, 1816 An inside page has half a column headed: "Colonel Boone" which tells of a visit to Fort Osage, Missouri Territory, by Daniel Boone.
The article includes in part: "We have been honored by a visit from col. Boone, the first settler of Kentucky...He has established a colony or settlement...on... Read full description -
Item #716253THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 12, 1782 Page 2 has a post-surrender report noting: "...from ...Earl Cornwallis, make mention that it is not his intention to return to this country until he has effected the entire exchange of the unfortunate veterans who shared captivity with him at York Town....".
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Item #677673GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting the Situation of Affairs in America." which includes: "...The army might proceed to hostilities, it might be defeated, the Americans might prevail, we might be for ever stripped of the... Read full description
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Item #649217(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #649236NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866 A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #649218(5) A lot of five newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #699970NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 21, 1875 Page 7 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a great and very descriptive article headed: "WONDERS OF THE FAR WEST" "The Yosemite Valley" "History of the Settlements In The Valley--The Best Time for Making a Visit--Landscape Views".
The dateline is: "Black's Hotel, Yosemite Valley... Read full description -
Item #713103SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, 1801-1807 A lot of seven issues, all with damage, typically with some portions cut out or loss from other causes. However, each issue has at least one letter or Act of Congress signed in type by the President at the time: Thomas Jefferson.
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Item #703132THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, Dec. 2, 1880 Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, chipping at the upper left corner, slight edge tears along the bottom margin, in the nice condition.
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Item #712597THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, April 6, 1858 The front page has over a full column headed: "The Mormon War "Letter From Great Salt Lake City--Mormon View of the Impending Struggle--Reliance of the People on Brigham Young--Determination to Fight", offering much detail.
Four pages, nice condition.
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Item #723883THE SPARTAN, Spartanburg, South Carolina, April 10, 1851 This is a very rare title from the South. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only 12 issues (1 is 20th century) are recorded in just 6 American institutions, 3 of which have but a single issue.
Content and format are typical of the day with both... Read full description -
Item #695635SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 7, 1858 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage".
Page 3 has a wonderful article: "Life On A Plantation" being a letter from Dr. Robert Gibbes: "...a medical gentleman who attended the slaves upon several of the... Read full description -
Item #711678A JOURNAL OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, CHEMISTRY, AND THE ARTS, LONDON, Dec. 1, 1811 This was very much a scientific magazine which began in 1797. Content is much as the title would suggest, with two full page plates.
Not only was this issue never bound with original string binding, and never-trimmed margins, but it also includes the... Read full description -
Item #703984THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 10, 1799 Page 3 has a printing of one of the more historic letters ever written concerning America's independence, being the letter signed in type by: John Adams, dated "Philadelphia, July 5, 1776".
It begins: "Yesterday the... Read full description -
Item #715626MINSTREL ADVOCATE, "Published Daily, All Along The Road" as noted in the masthead. This is a house newspaper for the Whitmore & Clark Minstrel Troupe that performed across the country. The date of one appearance is noted near the top: January 31, 1873.
The front page has a print of "George M. Clark, Editor-In-Chief" with his... Read full description -
Item #716200THE DETROIT NEWS, December 9, 1935 There was considerable controversy in the United States preceding the 1936 Olympics as to whether the games should be boycotted due to Hitler's Nazi regime and its treatment of Jews and non-Ayran races. There were many individuals and groups vigorously arguing for a boycott, while others felt politics... Read full description
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Item #708179BOSTON RECORDER, April 1, 1820 Page 3 has a report: "Murder of Commodore Decatur" which is a nice account of his fateful duel with Commodore James Barron.
It begins: "The gallant Commodore Decatur has been murdered in a duel. The particulars of this melancholy event will be found below..." which they are (see photos).
Four pages, never... Read full description -
Item #716256NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 8, 1882 Page 2 has half a column report headed: "The Sullivan-Ryan Prize Fight" "Sullivan Wins Without A Scratch" with subheads: "Ryan Severely Punished at Mississippi City, Miss.--Over 2,000 People in Attendance on the Brutal Exhibition--No interference by The Authorities."
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Item #694708(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs. A great lot for a... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #708769NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1865 The front page has some nice heads concerning post-Civil War exploration of the West, including: "THE GREAT WEST" "Matters & Things in California" "Interesting News from the Plains" "A Journey with the Overland Dispatch" "Lively Times with the Hostile Indians" "Affairs Among the Saints in Utah"... Read full description
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Item #696171THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 9, 1761 The entire front page and nearly half of page 2 are taken up with reports headed: "America" the full text of which is shown in the photos. Included is a letter signed in type from Fort George, New York, by: Cadwallader Colden, a lieutenant governor and acting governor for New York. There is... Read full description
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Item #713419SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 12 and 19, 1806 This is a pair of issues containing the full text of: "AN ACT For Establishing Rules & Articles for the Government of the Armies of the United States", which is very lengthy and signed at its conclusion in the May 19 issue: Th. Jefferson.
The May... Read full description -
Item #681618NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1864 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Battle Of The Wilderness".
Among the nice first column heads are: "RICHMOND !" "Grant's Army in Splendid Condition" "Warren's Corps in a Stubborn Fight on Sunday" "The Rebels Without Rations" "The Rebel Accounts" "Panic In Richmond" and more. Much text on the... Read full description -
Item #649278(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #649215(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York A lot of ten issues from 1900 - 1915. Not a "supplement" of the regular issue, but rather a separate stand-alone title which got its start to report on the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Nice condition with a wealth of illustrations and photos throughout.This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #709045COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798 The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in script type by the... Read full description -
Item #710725NEW YORK HERALD, April 28, 1861 The front page features a nice map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR" showing portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE WAR" "Highly Important News from Washington" "The Capital Garrisoned by Eighteen Thousand Northern... Read full description


















































