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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 #710612NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1865 Among the front page first column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Full Report of the Proceedings & Evidence of Thurs." "A Plan for Destroying; Northern Ships & Towns Sent to Jeff. Davis" & more.
This trial coverage carries over to the back page.
Eight pages, evenly... Read full description -
Item #702199THE 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 #649225NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849 Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you... Read full description -
Item #682117NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 24, 1864 Among the front page one column heads are: "GRANT" "The Struggle of Sunday for the Weldon Road" "Warren Victorious" "SHERIDAN" "A Battle Near Charlestown, Va." "The Union Forces Driven Back" "Loyal Citizens Leaving for Places of Safety" "FARRAGUT" "News From New Orleans" and more.
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Item #708373THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1861 The front page has great coverage on the days just before the historic Battle of Bull Run, with first column heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" Advance of the Grand Army under Gen. McDowell" "The Rebels at Fairfax & Manassas to be Overwhelmed" "Full Details of the Battle of Cartrick's Ford" "Measures for the... Read full description -
Item #714032NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 18, 1860 With Lincoln's election determined, much national focus is on the slavery issue and the secession of Southern states.
Most of page 2 is headed: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "From South Carolina" and reports from other states as well. Also: "The Forts in Charleston Harbor" "the... Read full description -
Item #710720NEW YORK HERALD, June 4, 1865 Among the front page column Civil War heads are: "GRANT ! " "Successful Advance of Gen. Burney's Division Against Breckinridge's Corps" "Retreat of the Rebels" "Capture of Fitzhugh Lee & 500 Rebel Cavalry" "SHERIDAN ! " "Gallant Achievement by the Cavalry Under Generals Torbert & Merritt" "The Rebel Cavalry... Read full description -
Item #713258NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1829 Page 3 has a brief report on: "The Susquehannah" and its use by arks & rafts in the Bradford, Pennsylvania area. Also: "Plenty of Gold!" begins: "We are informed that a gold mine has been recently discovered in Davidson co. containing a vein of the precious... Read full description -
Item #714552THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1770 Among the articles are: "Difficulty of Explaining the Scripture" "Origin of Rhyming" "Reasons Against a New War" 'History & Antiquity of Berkley Castle" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day.
There is a brief... Read full description -
Item #694707(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc. A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #714835NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 10, 1833 Among the articles within: "The Indian Character" "Emigration To Canada"; a full page on: "Product & Consumption of Coffee" and a detailed account from the: "Mint of the United States" with charts of the number of each quotes produced, etc.; "Harbors on Lake Erie" and "Slaves... Read full description -
Item #716250COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 5, 1800 The front page has two Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson (hole in front leaf affects the first Adams signature).
But more interesting is: "The Legacy of Another Dead... Read full description -
Item #700996NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1824 The front page has a lengthy report under the heading; "The Secretary of State", with the second column having a letter to the Senate, signed in type: Jame Monroe, concerning England having ratified the suppression of the African slave trade. Monroe... Read full description -
Item #649227THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784-1788 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of... Read full description -
Item #712249ARC LIGHT, November, 1944 "A Publication of the American Red Cross of China-Burma-India". Obviously the content is focused on the work of the Red Cross during the closing months of World War II.
The back page is taken up with 3 cartoons by former Disney animator Bill Harmer. The back page note states: "Sgt. Bill Harmer, formerly an animator with Walt... Read full description -
Item #689944STARS & STRIPES, June 14, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Okinawa Yanks Intensity Drives On 2 Jap Pockets" Negro Troops to Form 10.4% Of U.S. Army of Occupation" & more. One of the front page photos is a weeping General... Read full description -
Item #649248BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918 An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.
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Item #698277TODAY AT THE FAIR, "Official Daily Program Of The New York World's Fair 1939", April 30, 1939 This is the first issue of a "newspaper" which existed only for the life of the Fair.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, a bit irregular at the blank margin, good condition. -
Item #716208THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York, April 30, 1831 An early newspaper from this once-famous whaling town near the eastern end of Long Island, now more famous as a playground for the rich & famous who frequent the neighboring Hamptons.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the irregular spine where there is some letter... Read full description -
Item #712037NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 10, 1833 Among the articles within: "The Indian Character" "Emigration To Canada"; a full page on: "Product & Consumption of Coffee" and a detailed account from the: "Mint of the United States" with charts of the number of each quotes produced, etc.; "Harbors on Lake Erie" and "Slaves... Read full description -
Item #698197THE PEOPLE'S LEDGER NO. 5, Lowell Massachusetts A newsletter "Devoted to Preparedness for Health & Prevention of Sickness" as noted in the dateline, which--by the way--has no date. But a bit of investigating indicates the date is about January, 1916. It is produced by the "C. I. Hood Company" which makes a variety of... Read full description -
Item #714159THE YOUNG EAGLE, Marlboro, New Hampshire, March, 1879 This was an amateur newspaper, meaning printed by a hobbyist. Such issues were popular in the late 19th century and most had a very short life. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue. They were typically of small size and issued monthly.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 7 3/4 by 10... Read full description -
Item #709151NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Jan. 12, 1839 Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and settlement of that part of Florida which is now overrun and infested by marauding bands of hostile Indians." with all six... Read full description -
Item #710606NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1865 Among the first column heads on the closing moments of the Civil War are: "AMNESTY & PARDON" "Gen. Halleck Offers Amnesty to the Southern People" "They May Take the Oath and Go Where they Please" "Officers Excepted from Amnesty May Apply for Pardon" "How Jeff Davis & His Cabinet were Received in North... Read full description -
Item #712876THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, July 13, 1874 This is one of the more successful and long-running newspapers on the West Coast, having begun in 1857 and is still publishing today.
Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. -
Item #713810COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 14, 1814 Page 3 contains an article headed: "Americans! Read This! " which is a critical piece against Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase of 11 years prior, relating to the creation of new states from that territory. Part of the article includes a letter: "From Thomas Jefferson... Read full description -
Item #702083THE FLAG OF OUR UNION, Boston, Jan. 3, 1857 This was a weekly story paper that enjoyed a 25 year run in the middle of the 19th century. In addition to news, it featured works of fiction and poetry including contributions from notable writers such as Louisa May Alcott and Edgar Allan Poe. It became very popular, & by some accounts it had the... Read full description -
Item #710890UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1831 Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 this paper briefly became the primary organ of... Read full description -
Item #702762NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1809 Page 2 has a letter from John Johnston, the Indian Agent, dated at Fort Wayne announcing that what became known as the Fort Wayne Treaty and been signed with the Indians on Sept. 30.
It was negotiated by Wm. Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, and gained 3... Read full description -
Item #707186THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, Feb. 6, 1874 This is one of the more successful and long-running newspapers on the West Coast, having begun in 1857 and still publishing today.
Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few very discrete archival mends inside, great... Read full description -
Item #708170NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 15, 1808 The front page contains five Acts of Congress, one to erect a lighthouse on Point Judith in Rhode Island, and another for making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States.
Each is signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Also two speeches... Read full description -
Item #667663THE 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 #710168THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 29, 1802 Fully half of page 5 is taken up with a detailed: "Tribute" to the: "Memory of Washington" which includes details on efforts to raise money for a proper monument to George Washington.
Eight pages, 9 by 10 3/4 inches, good condition. -
Item #697701THE PRATTSBURGH NEWS, New York, Feb. 15, 1883 A volume 2 issue of this Upstate New York town. Various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at folds, good condition. -
Item #649226NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and... Read full description -
Item #714766NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 7, 1832 Within is an article with a small heading: "Another Insurrection" with a portion of the text including: "We have been credibly informed...among the citizens of Fayetteville, Tenn...the discovery of a plot, among the negroes of that place...for an insurrection, all the... Read full description -
Item #696264DAILY NEWS, New York, Nov. 30, 2001 See the photo below for the great front page heading and photo concerning the death of Beatle George Harrison. Lengthy article & many more photos on the inside pages. The complete issue, very nice condition. -
Item #702178THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 25, 1863 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles are: "Important Letter From the Army" "Military Despotism in Western Virginia--Free Speech & Free Discussion Not Allowed" "War News of the Week" "New... Read full description -
Item #711835NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 30, 1819 Page 15 has a brief article: "Pirates". This is followed by: "Execution", beginning: "George Brown, convicted of piracy and murder at New York, on board the schooner Retrieve...on the high seas, has been executed in the harbor of that city by being hanged at the yard arm of the vessel which was... Read full description -
Item #710603NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "General Grant's Preparations" "We Are On The Eve Of Battle" "Early Has Reinforced Lee" "Probable Attack From the Rebels" "Our Men Are Ready For Them" and more.
Additional reports inside including: "The Rebels Near the Last... Read full description -
Item #693618THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 14, 1760 Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia to the Council of the House of Burgesses" which is headed: "America".
In his speech he speaks much on the ongoing French & Indian War, noting: "...the dangers to... Read full description -
Item #698000NATIONAL CONVENTION NEWS, "The Daily Newspaper for the 1992 Democratic National Convention ion", July 14, 1992 This is the volume 1, number 3 issue with the focus entirely upon the on-going Democratic Convention, which Bill Clinton would ultimately win.
Complete in 24 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition. -
Item #711986NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 9, 1821 The back page has a curious item from Kentucky with a small headline: "White Slaves" which reads in part: "...A laudable indignation was universally manifested among our citizens, and even among our blacks...by the exposure of a woman & two children for sale at public auction...This woman and... Read full description -
Item #714432THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 17, 1761 The front page has an account of the marriage of the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, and princess of Saxe Gotha. He would predecease his father so would not become King.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, lightly-inked tax stamp on the front page, nice condition. -
Item #682006NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN" "The Battles of Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Last" "Major General McPherson Killed" "The Rebels Repulsed With Great Loss" "The Maryland Raid" "Details of the Pursuit of the Raiders to the Shenandoah Valley" "Social Revolution in Kentucky"... Read full description -
Item #714607THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 1, 1801 The front page has an interesting report: "Important Discovery - A Safe and Efficacious Remedy for the Cancer". Page 2 has a report beginning: "We feel great satisfaction in announcing...that last evening, by great exertions, the frigate Constellation, which sunk a few days since by... Read full description -
Item #649246THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old.
Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on... Read full description -
Item #708700NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 3, 1865 The front page has reports concerning the trial of Henry Wirz, the warden of the infamous Andersonville, Georgia, prison camp from during the Civil War.
First column heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Details of the Proceedings on Saturday" "Testimony of a Prisoner of the Illinois Cavalry" "How Wirz Shot the... Read full description -
Item #715488CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Jan. 30, 1815 The front page has nearly two columns taken up with much detail on the: "Battle Of Bladensburg", a significant defeat for the Americans in the War of 1812, paving the way for the British to march into Washington, D.C.
This report is an investigation into the... Read full description -
Item #714605ERIE GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, April 15, 1830 Page 2 has much reporting from: "Congress". Page 3 has a bit on: "Lake Navigation" with a wealth of illustrated ads on pages 3 and 4.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, small ink stain to the back leaf, good condition.
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