Historic Newspapers: New Additions
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Item #706702THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, June 12, 1880 This women's suffrage paper was founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially to her right of... Read full description -
Item #706440THE EAGLE, Castine, Maine, March 19, 1811 It is curious that the title does not appear in the masthead, simply a large, heraldic eagle with a scroll in its beak reading: "Honour, Peace, and Commerce". The title appears at the top of the first column.
Gregory notes that this issue is held by just 2 institutions, and existed from 1809 until 1811.... Read full description -
Item #706383THE DAILY CONSTITUTIONALIST, Augusta, Georgia, Jan. 30, 1863 Among the war reports from this Confederate title: "Yankee Army Stuck in the Mud" "Curtis Claims a Victory" "The Confederate Steamer Florida" "The Address to Lincoln from the People of Manchester, England" concerning the slavery issue; "Another Attack Imminent at Vicksburg"... Read full description -
Item #705903EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 6, 1918 Nice front page headlines on World War I note: "GERMANS ATTACKING IN WAVES" "Tremendous Assault Opened At Daybreak On British Positions" with related subheads on the war.
Complete in 14 pages, address label on the front page, partially loose at the spine, nice condition. -
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 -
Item #705704THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 20, 1691 Over half of the back page is taken up with a detailed account of the Battle of Aughrim.
This was the decisive battle of the Williamite War in Ireland. It was fought between the largely Irish Jacobite army loyal to James II and the forces of William III on July 12, 1691,... Read full description -
Item #705060THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 29, 1675 The front page has a report from Vienna which mentions in part: "...The Rebels in Hungary begin to give us great disturbance on that side again and have according to our last advices from those parts, pillaged and burnt 10 villages. The Jews in these countrey, have offered to give 400,000... Read full description -
Less than 100 days prior to the Declaration...
Item #704788THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 23, 1776 Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with reports of ships trading in the Caribbean & related news. Also on the front page is: "The French appear exceedingly friendly to the American cause which they would have promoted by a much larger supply of arms... 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 #703844BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, April 17, 1865 Pages 2, 3 and 4 have content concerning both the Lincoln assassination & the closing events of the Civil War.
Column heads include: "Mr. Seward And His Son" "Further Particulars of the Attempted Assassination" "Reports In Regard To Booth" "Strangeness of His Conduct... Read full description -
Item #703755GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 26, 1789 The most notable content is the lengthy, and terrific day-by-day account o the beginning of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille in Paris. Across France and the rest of Europe the consequences of the Revolution... Read full description -
Item #703482THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1757 A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried... Read full description -
Item #703256HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1885 An issue with many nice prints, but perhaps the most sought after would be the nearly half page print of: "The Chicago Base-Ball Club" showing all team members, with their names in the caption, in full baseball uniform. Hall of Famer Cap Anson is among those shown. There is a related article... Read full description -
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. -
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 #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 #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 #702084THE HELENA JOURNAL, Montana, Nov. 9, 1889 With the news of Montana gaining statehood the day prior, this newspaper decided this special "Red Letter Day" (as noted in the masthead twice), should be celebrated in a novel way.
And so it was, with only red ink being used on all pages, making for a wonderful curiosity.
Complete in 8... 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 #702064THE WORLD--EVENING EDITION "EXTRA", July 8, 1889 Other newspapers reported the result of the last bare knuckles boxing match in their July 9 edition. This being an "Extra"' of July 8, reports the frustration that the telegraph wires were cut so despite the fight presumed over, there was no information as of the late... Read full description -
Item #702059THE SOLID SOUTH, Memphis, Tennessee, Dec. 19, 1880 This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a newspaper about which we can find nothing. This is the first of this title we have seen in our 50+ years.
Page 3 has a full column detailing: "Our Platform" which includes among its precepts: "Stand by the right of... Read full description -
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 #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 #701708THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 13, 1945 The banner headline announces: "ROOSEVELT DIES" with the report datelined at Washington, April 12, beginning: "President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died this afternoon at 4:35 p.m...at his "little White House" at Warm Springs, Ga...".
black-bordered photo of FDR, and page 3 has a photo... Read full description -
Item #701707THE NEWPORT MERCURY, Rhode Island, May 9, 1797 Page 3 has a lengthy letter to George Washington from the Rhode Island General Assembly concerning his retirement from public office. It begins: "Having felt in common with our constituents the importance of your military and civil services, and being deeply affected... 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 #701568THE PALMETTO HERALD, Port Royal, South Carolina, Dec. 8, 1864 This rare newspaper from Union-occupied Port Royal existed from just March 3 thru December 29, 1864. This newspaper would cease to exist 3 issues after this one was published. This may be the first of this title we have offered in our 50+ years.
We defer to... Read full description -
Item #701545COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1797 The middle of the front page contains not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Such issues are increasingly scarce--particularly with more than one signature--yet increasingly desirable and very displayable as such.
Beginning on the front page... Read full description -
Item #701460GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 17, 1790 Page 3 has an Act of Congress for regulating duties on imports, signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson.
The back page has a lengthy address from a deputation of the "Society of Free-Quakers" to President... Read full description -
Item #701425THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, with the "Supplement" as well, May 2, 1768 Inside pages have various reports from colonial cities with one item from New London noting: "...that New Hampshire, Connecticut and New Jersey did soon after the repeal of the stamp act, return their thanks to the committee of merchants for their services in that... Read full description -
Item #701306NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 19, 1865 A doubly interesting issue as the front page has a graphic account of: "THE SOLAR ECLIPSE TO-DAY" "Philosophy of Eclipses" "Where This Eclipse is Annular" "Its Appearance Here" with two graphics.
Also on the front page: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday" "Reply of the Accused to the... Read full description -
Item #701305THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1898 A nice issue on the United States entering into war with Spain. The front page has: "A FORMAL DECLARATION OF WAR" "Congress Acts Promptly On the President's Recommendation--Sherman Resigns...War Department Calls On the States For Their Quota of the Volunteer... 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 #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 #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 #700763FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 10, 1796 Page 3 has an ad: "For Sale, A Young Healthy Negro Woman..." with details.
The back page has 4 "reward" ads concerning slaves, with details. Also eleven illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, minor foxing near the top, very nice condition. -
Item #700555DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 1857 Page 3 has a report "From Utah" which notes in part: "...The attitude of the Mormons is peculiarly hostile and threatening...Brigham Young...had distinctly avowed his determination to destroy provisions & forage and lay the Territory waste rather than permit the... Read full description -
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 #700205KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 22, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #700172THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Dec. 12, 1768 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming... Read full description -
Item #700044THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 25, 1861 The prime content would be the great doublepage centerfold which is a great, expansive: "Bird's Eye View of The City of Washington, With the Capital In the Foreground".
Over half of the front page is taken up with a nice print of: "Harper's Ferry, Virginia" with a... Read full description -
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 #699701NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 27, 1859 The top of page 3 has many nice column heads including: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Arraignment of Old Brown and His Companions on Charges of Conspiracy, Treason and Murder" "Brown Appeals for a Postponement of His Trial" "Arrest of the Fugitive Cook" The Kansas Work of the... Read full description -
Item #699463THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Oct. 28, 1704
* Volume 1 - Number 13 issue
* Rare 18th century publication
A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #13. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Observatory's Preparation for his Trial. The... Read full description -
Item #699427THE TRUE BRITON, London, Nov. 1, 1723 A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead. Rather than present news reports, this newspaper is almost entirely editorial with much on politics. The back page includes "Advertisements".
Complete as a single sheet, 8 3/4 by 14 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp to... Read full description -
Item #699390A PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, Dec. 3, 1678 This is the very first issue published and is the only issue with this title, as with issue #2 the title changed slightly to "Weekly Pacquet of Advice From Rome...".
The back leaf is titled: "The Popish Courant" with its own masthead and the same... Read full description -
Item #699379THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Dec. 21, 1816 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Politics of the day seems to consume the issue although there are... Read full description -
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 #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 #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
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