Historic Newspapers: Suggestions for Novices
We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers. To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices.
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Item #538753HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 7, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads and a poem entitled "Homeless". See photos for details.
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Item #538530FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated March 21, 1861 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads and a cartoon entitled "Rappahannock Mud". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11.5 x 16 inches. -
Item #538688HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 4, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains three engravings entitled "The Army of the Cumberland - Head-Quarters of Major-General M'Cook, Commanding Twentieth Army Corps"; "The Army of the Cumberland - The Nashville and... Read full description -
Item #538754HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 25, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538671HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 27, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads and a cartoon entitled "One Kind of Patriotism". See photos for details.
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Item #140198THE EVENING POST, New York July 30, 1863. This very large sized 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history (The left margin is very closely cropped and there is some loss of text). This issue is loaded... Read full description -
Item #538490FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated September 19, 1863 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains three engravings "Chesapeake General Hospital, Formerly Cheaspeake Female Seminary, Near Hampton, VA - from a Sketch by our Special Artist, V. C. H.... Read full description -
Item #538672HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1863 (print only) This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads and a cartoon entitled "Presentation to Jeff Davis". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538738HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1863 (print only) This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including a political cartoon entitled "I Wanted - An Cedipus". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538742HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 30, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including a political cartoon entitled "Cold Comfort". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #551992HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the front page of the issue and is comprised of three separate illustrations: "The Church of the Compania in the Distance"; "The Church of the Compania"; and "Nuns of... Read full description -
Item #551995HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is comprised of two half-page illustrations: "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" and "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur,' Fifty Guns, at Blackwall,... Read full description -
Item #551998HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1864 (Print only)
This single page illustration is from the last page of the issue. This features a political cartoon of Jeff Davis entitled "Cold Comfort". The remainder of the page is comprised of variety of ads which one is for... Read full description -
Item #140490BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated February 15, 1864. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports from the... Read full description -
Item #538751HARPER'S WEEKLY dated February 20, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538755HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 19, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #151690WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT newspaper from Mass., dated April 5, 1864. See the photo below for the fascinating back page advertisement for "Indian Remedy For Females" with much detail on its uses. The full ad takes two-thirds of a column with much descriptive text. You get the complete 4... Read full description -
Item #538571HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 9, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single engraving entitled "The Metropolitan Fair Buildings on Fourthteenth Street, New York".
The print size is approximately 11.5 x 16 inches. -
Item #538768HARPER'S WEEKLY dated April 19, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'The Metropolitan Fair Buildings on Fourteenth Street New York". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538604HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 11, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains three engravings entitled "Spottsylvania Court House, Virginia"; "Batteries on General Warren's left, Near Spottsylvania, Virginia" and "Army of the Potomac -... Read full description -
Item #538574HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 22, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains a single engraving entitled "Grant's Campaign - Charge of the Fifth Corps on the Rebel Redoubt at Peebles's Farm - September 30, 1864".
The print size is approximately... Read full description -
Item #538772HARPER'S WEEKLY dated October 22, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "Grant's Campaign - The Battle at Chapin's Farm, September 29, 1864". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538752HARPER'S WEEKLY dated November 5, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #538486FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWS dated December 31, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The print contains three engravings "Scene at Calcutta, East Indies - Terrible Effects of the Hurricane of October 5th" and "The Piot Boat M. H. Ginnell" and ... Read full description -
Item #649267ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format... Read full description -
Item #140912THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, Albany, New York, 1865. Subtitled: "A Journal For The Farm, Garden, and Fireside", this publication has content of rural concerns. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures... Read full description -
Item #153123ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, 1865 A rather ornate & decorative masthead in this small newspaper, filled primarily with literary & womanly concerns. Edited by Mrs. Sarah R. Bennett of the "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format... Read full description
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Item #140229WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts January 26, 1865 This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on inside pages from... Read full description -
Item #140911THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN from Albany, New York and dated: January 26, 1865. This newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. This 16 page issue contains news of the day and several interesting advertisements that shows what life... Read full description -
Item #538749HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 28, 1865 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #140230WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 3, 1865. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on... Read full description -
Item #538745HARPER'S WEEKLY dated March 4, 1865 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including revolver and/or pistol ads. See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches. -
Item #140235WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT from Worcester, Massachusetts and dated March 31, 1865. This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and short Civil War reports on... Read full description -
Item #538734HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 (print only) This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including one for "President Lincoln - His Portrait, with Comments on His life and Death - in Phrenological Journal...". See photos for details.... Read full description -
Item #151165THE NEW-YORK TIMES, July 19, 1865 Ftpg. heads: "Progress of the Trial of Miss Harris" "The Remarks of Judge Wylie to the Jury" "Addresses of Counsel for the Prosecution and for the Defence" "Elaborate Statements and Arguments in the Case."
Complete... Read full description -
Item #201239BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Aug. 19, 1865 Ftpg. has an article and a small illustration: "Corbins Nonpareil Butter-Worker". Mostly agricultural related content. Tabloid-size, 8 pgs., some lite rubbing, occasional foxing. Uncut. -
Item #151795WORCESTER DAILY TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, Aug., 1865 Nice pg. 3 ad gives details about a "Grand Balloon Ascension" performed by Seaver & Starkweather of Boston. Generally very good condition. -
Item #685171NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 28, 1865
* Andersonville Civil War prison in Georgia
* Captain Henry Wirz trial
Front page heads at the top of the first column regarding the trial of Captain Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge of the famous prisoner of war camp in Andersonville, Georgia: "Trial Of Capt. Wirz" "Difficulties and... Read full description -
Item #691518HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899
* Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
* Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
* An 1800’s original with woodcut prints
* A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer
** Please do not request a specific date **
*** Photos show a pair of issues to merely provide multiple... Read full description -
Item #153006NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, New York, NY, 1866. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Basically literary content with some ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but... Read full description -
Item #151104THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 22, 1866 Back page heads include: "Washington" "The Colorado Veto Message" "Consideration of the Question Postponed Until Next Tuesday" & more. Spine is a bit irregular. -
Item #221651HARPER'S WEEKLY dated January 11, 1868 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. This is a full page engraving of "The Barn-Yard".
The print size is approximately 9.75 x 14.75 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 14.75 x 19.75 inches. The matting... Read full description -
Item #150787AMERICAN MESSENGER, New York, 1868 Has religious news and content with many spiritual anecdotes. Holes at the fold junctures, a few fold tears, general wear and some foxing. -
Item #704418STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, June 22, 1868 A very curious little periodical with a very decorative masthead themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand.
Twenty pages, 5 by 7... Read full description -
Item #601000STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, Dec. 14, 1868 This is a very curious little periodical themed on shorthand--unusual as such. "Phonography" was another word for a system of phonetic shorthand, as that invented by Sir Isaac Pitman in 1837. Included within are 12 pages of shorthand. The front page article is:... Read full description -
Item #153020STANDARD PHONOGRAPHIC VISITOR, New York, 1869. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. An interesting, small publication themed on shorthand--unusual as such. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of... Read full description -
Item #151644WATCHMAN & REFLECTOR, Boston, Feb. 18, 1869 Mostly religious-related content. Non-religious content on the bkpg., plus various ads. Rejoined at the spine, otherwise good. -
Item #554335HARPER'S WEEKLY dated August 14, 1869. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "Co-Operative Housekeeping" with caption "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise"
The print size is approximately 16.25 x 11.25... Read full description -
Item #150851MANUFACTURERS & FARMERS JOURNAL, Sept. 6, 1869 A ftpg. report headed: "National Temperance Convention" lists a platform, and several resolutions that passed at the convention in Chicago. Good condition. -
Item #153016PEOPLE'S WEEKLY, Dayton, Ohio, 1870. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Basically a literary paper with a nice masthead. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date... Read full description
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