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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 #700348THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 4, 1793 A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. The front page has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning filing for pension benefits, signed in type by: H. Knox, Secretary of War. The back page has 2 runaway reward ads.
Four pages,... Read full description -
Item #697705KANSAS KRITIC, Concordia, Oct. 17, 1888 In the masthead is; "An Advocate of the People; Defending Their Rights and Denouncing Their Wrongs".
Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers" notes that only two institutions have any holdings of this title, one of which has just a single issue.
Four pages, nice condition. -
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... Read full description -
Item #716191THE BOSTON DAILY GLOBE--The Globe Extra! 8 O'Clock, April 23, 1898 A bold headline with a political cartoon featuring Uncle Sam: "SECOND PRIZE" "U.S. Warships Blockade Ports On Cuban Coast" with other subheads.
Complete in 12 pages but two leaves are bound out of order. Good condition. -
Item #701855THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 26, 1864
Pages 1 and two contain articles on the President election in America, including: "The American Presidency" which reflects upon Lincoln winning the election, a foregone conclusion by this writer because: "...Practically, Mr. Lincoln had no antagonist..." plus a full column on page 2,... Read full description -
Item #716194COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1797 Page 2 has an interesting article: "Review Of Militia" commanded by Major-General Hull, with various particulars. The back page features 14 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #701710F.D.REPORTER, printed on board the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dec. 1, 1945 This is the first issue of a shipboard newspaper which, as noted at the top, is: "Published for the crew by the crew about their shipmates and shiplife."
Much of the content is on the commissioning of this newest ship in the... Read full description -
Item #707716DAILY REPUBLICAN, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, March 15, 1880 An uncommon title from the North Bay and wine-growing area of Northern California. This is a volume 1 issue with a wide range of local & national news items and a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, a few small archival mends at the... Read full description -
Item #708431NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the events immediately following the Civil War are: "HOMEWARD BOUND" "The Army of the Potomac in Richmond" "40,000 Heroes March Through that City" "FLIGHT OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He Was at Washington, Georgia, on the 4th" "Stoneman's Rough Riders Close Upon... Read full description -
Item #710128THE LITERARY MAGAZINE & BRITISH REVIEW, London, July, 1789 One of the less common titles of the 18th century, this magazine is mostly taken up with--as the title would suggest--literary items and reviews of recent books. Two articles are: "On the Present State of the Inquisition in Spain" and: "Electricity & Magnetism... Read full description -
Item #698698THE EXAMINER & JOURNAL OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1833 The masthead includes: "Devoted to the Advancement of the Cause of State Rights and Free Trade." This is the volume 1, number 7 issue. This title existed for less than two years. We believe this is just the 2nd issue of this title we have offered in our 50+... Read full description -
Item #698700NEW BEDFORD MERCURY, Massachusetts, Oct. 20, 1809 This is just the second issue of this title we have offered in our 50+ years. A quite uncommon newspaper.
Various news of the day including items for the Napoleonic War in Europe. The back page has over half a column with: "Murder and Piracy".
Four pages, never bound nor... Read full description -
Item #694709THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 4, 1764 The front page has reports headed: "America - From the Quebec Gazette" which includes part of a letter to Colonel Burton at Montreal, from Oswego. It reports on a great meeting of the various Indian national at Niagara, "...the greatest ever known, being about 2000 Indians..." with some detail on what... Read full description -
Item #691616DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 20, 1847 Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The March to the Rio Grande" "Affairs in New Mexico--A Nineteen Days' Campaign--Details of the Several Engagements, etc." 'The Battle of Sacramento" in Mexico; "From Vera Cruz to Mexico" "Propositions... Read full description -
Item #691678DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 1852 Page 3 has: "A Fortnight Later From California" with many news reports. A few bits include: "...The condition of morals in San Francisco & other cities is rather improving...Emigration across the plains was very considerable...The Chinese emigration... Read full description -
Item #711341DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, April 4, 1865 A fine issue from the final days of the Civil War with front page column heads concerning the capture of the Rebel capital: "The Campaign Against Richmond" "Particulars of Saturday's Battle" "The Fifth Corps turn the Tide of Battle" "5,000 Prisoners & 30 Guns Captured" "Rebel Attempts... Read full description -
Item #713809SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16, 1814 The front page has: "The Gallant Comm. Barney's Letter" "Authentic Narrative - Of the Occupation of Alexandria by the British..." "President's Proclamation".
Page 3 has: "Glorious Naval Victory!" on Lake Champlain; "Baltimore in Alarm!" "Copy of... Read full description -
Item #715943THE HEADLIGHT, Malden, Nov. 9, 1881 The masthead includes: "A Weekly Journal for the City of Malden and Stations on the Saugus Branch". This is the volume 1, number 4 issue of a title that existed for about a year. Gregory notes only one institution has a complete run, while one institution has but a single issue.
Four pages, 10 3/4 by... 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 #698742UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington City, May 21, 1828 This newspaper has a wealth of political reporting, published by Duff Green who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson.
Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor." which could be... Read full description -
Item #685844THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The... Read full description -
Item #689996BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 14, 1857 The front page features an emblematic print of the: "State of Tennessee" with a related article.
Two pages have 4 prints showing: "Falls Near Ottawa City, Canada West" "Murray Bay, on the St. Lawrence" "Cape Trinity, on the Sanguinary River, Canada East" and the: "Falls of the Chaudiere, Near Quebec, Canada East" with... Read full description -
Item #649272THE CIRCULAR or AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, 1870's A lot of 10 issues from this well-known socialist "commune" (of Oneida flatware/silverware fame) from the post-Civil War 19th century. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages. -
Item #712300THE KANSAS CITY TIMES, Missouri, April 30, 1882 Rather than a typical newspaper, this is a 4 page sheet exclusively concerning the: "Twelfth Premium Distribution to Subscribers", although the layout is much like a regular newspaper although smaller.
Printed on a vibrant yellow paper, 7 3/4 by 11 inches, great condition. -
Item #649223THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1705 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual... Read full description -
Item #714160BLACK AND WHITE BUDGET - "TRANSVAAL SPECIAL", London, not dated being a "special" issue, but a back page notice mentions the next regular issue of "Black & White" will be ready Nov. 20, 1899.
An interesting and uncommon periodical focused on the Boer War in South Africa. It is virtually filled with photos of the war, officers,... Read full description -
Item #706751Pamphlet: "REMARKS of HON. LYMAN TRUBULL, OF ILLINOIS, ON seizure of Arsenals at Harper's Ferry, Va., and Liberty, Mo., and in vindication of the Republican Party and its Creed, in response to Senators Chesnut, Yulee, Saulsbury, Clay, and Pugh. Delivered in the United States Senate, December 6, 7 and 8, 1859".... Read full description -
Item #715410THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, October, 1789 Among the articles are: "Mr. Badcock to Dr. Priestley" "Accurate Description of Fraser's New Carolina Grass" "The Hill of Howth" in Ireland, and much more.
Near the back are over 4 pages of an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France" and also some news headed:... Read full description -
Item #696367SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 7, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Close to half of page 4 is taken up with: "The Base Ball Field" which includes text and box scores for 3 games, but also includes a list of: "The Professional Club Nines....a list of the professional players of... Read full description -
Item #675591THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 17, 1878 The front page has an article: "UTAH" "Female Mormons Endorse Polygamy" with the various details.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, minor loss at the spine and two holes affecting only ads, a bit fragile but in nice condition. -
Item #714598DAILY EVENING STANDARD, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Feb. 21, 1851 Two articles take most of a page 2 column: "The Boston Slave Hunt" with an interesting account. it notes in part: "It is amusing to witness the wry faces...over the unsuccessful efforts...at negro catching. So long a time had elapsed since a really serious attempt had been made... Read full description -
Item #708695DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1849 Page 3 has reports headed: "The President's Inaugural which begins: "The brevity and perspicuity of President Taylor's Inaugural Address are so striking that it would seem to be almost superfluous to make a single remark upon it...".
This is followed by: "The Inaugural"... Read full description -
Item #713785MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 26, 1813 Page 2 has nice reports on this historic capture of York, present-day Toronto, Canada. It includes a report headed: "Capture Of York - Official Account" beginning: "Sir--We are in full possession of this place after a sharp conflict..." signed: H. Dearborn.
This is followed by... Read full description -
Item #701705FORT MEADE POST, Maryland, Dec.10, 1943
* Rare World War II U.S. Army Post publication
* Photo of entertainer & stripper Gypsy Rose Lee
Thus is the in-house newspaper for Fort George G Meade, and from the middle of World War II.
Content is almost totally military-related.
The front page has a photo of Gypsy... Read full description -
Item #709384THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 12, 1765 The front page has reports headed: "America" including a note of boats in the Upper Lakes being destroyed by enemy Indians, etc. The back page has an item from Jamaica that begins: "A fellow here, a gold coast Negro, whom I bought two years since, & can already speak English, has made a... Read full description -
Item #701706OVER HERE, "Official Publication of U.S. Army General Hospital", Rahway, New Jersey, Dec. 27, 1918 The title is likely a nod to the popular WWI song "Over There" written by George M. Cohan. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.
This issue was published just after the end of the war, with various recovery-related articles including... Read full description -
Item #714587NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 22, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "The Shakers" "Fast Day Among The Shakers--Their Mode of Worship--Their Origin, Manners, Customs &c.--Their Crops and General Prospects."
A correspondent's report, datelined "Newton's Corner, Albany Co., Aug. 3, 1849", begins: "I have just... Read full description -
Item #708833A lot of 44 checks written on the "First National Bank of Alexandria", Virginia. Part-printed, part-handwritten, all with signatures & endorsements on the reverse, all dated 1890. Cut cancelations at the middle, minor loss to a lower corner of a minority of them. -
Item #707656THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, June 27, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently, much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles within include: "The Rebellion & the Abolition of Slavery", a lengthy: "Letter from Kentucky to Abraham Lincoln..." "From the Cherokee Nation"... Read full description -
Item #700863CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. 28, 1793 Page 2 has a small item noting: "His Majesty's ship Providence, Captain Bligh, sailed from St. Helena 28th December last for Jamaica, with the Bread Fruit Trees from Otaheite [Tahiti]."
After Bligh lost the Bounty in the 1789 mutiny he became commander of the HMS Providence.
Four... Read full description -
Item #707846THE SAN BENITO ADVANCE, Hollister, California, Aug. 16, 1895 This city of 41,000 is in the Monterey Bay area. The town wasn't founded until 1868 by William W. Hollister on the grounds of the former Mexican land-grant Rancho San Justo. At the time, Hollister was within Monterey County but since then San Benito County was carved from it.
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Item #714603LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7, 1826 This is one of the less common 19th century titles. Typical news of the day, including political items, and advertisements.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #716198NEW YORK HERALD, June 11, 1865 The front page has: "The Trial - The Evidence on Saturday" being that of the Lincoln conspirators. One bit notes: "...after the assassination of the President I heard...that it was Edwin Booth who assassinated the President..." with more
Page 2 has much on Reconstruction... Read full description -
Item #714277THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 Inside has an article headed: "Account of the Strength of Fort St. Augustine in Florida, the Nearest Settlement of the Spaniards to Georgia, Vera Cruz, in the Gulf of Mexico, and St. Jago de Cuba." which mentions James Oglethorpe.
The text includes: "...About 7 leagues below Fort St. Augustine are... Read full description -
Item #713811SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 1814 The front page includes; "Battle of Bridgewater" "Execution For Treason" & "District General Order". Inside includes: "Western Army News" "Call of Congress" "Lower Canada Frontier" "The War In The Chesapeake" "Ontario Fleet"... Read full description -
Item #708143SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 15, 1803 Page 2 has a letter from the Indiana Territory noting: "...the governor of the Indiana Territory...arrived at this place from Detroit and Fort Wayne. At the latter place he concluded a treaty with the Indians, which will prove advantageous to them, to the territory, and... Read full description -
Item #708422NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1863 Among the many front page one column heads reporting on the Civil War are: "Meade's Army" "Union Advance Beyond Culpepper" "Skirmishing With the Rebels" "Culpepper Occupied by the 2nd Army Corps" "Troops from Lee's Army Reinforcing Beauregard & Bragg" "Details of the March from Kentucky"... 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... Read full description -
Item #708588NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1865 The front page has much on the trial of Henry Wirz.
Wirz was a Confederate Army officer during the Civil War. He was the commandant of Andersonville Prison, a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp in Georgia, where nearly 13,000 Union Army prisoners of war died as a result of inhumane conditions. After the... Read full description -
Item #705873SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 26, 1909 The front page has two graphics relating the huge size of the "Zeppelin II" with a related article inside. Another page has 5 photos of: "The Latest French & German Aeroplanes and Airships" with a related article.
Under the lengthy: "Index of Inventions" near the back is an inconspicuous entry for a... Read full description
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