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Item #218694THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 16, 1861
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Camp Dick Robinson Kentucky
* Shanghai, MissouriThis 8 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 throughout from the day it was... Read full description -
Item #218689THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated October 19, 1861.
* Bolivar, West Virginia
* Pilot Knob, Missouri
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first... Read full description -
Item #218678THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 20, 1864.
* Tazewell Tennessee TN* Moorefield West Virginia
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a large tear near the botton which I have repaired with archival tape since taking the photo) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time... Read full description -
Item #218671THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 23, 1864.
* Union Soldier HangedThis 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes... Read full description -
Item #218668THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated September 24, 1861.
* Mariatown, Missouri
* KentuckyThis 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which... Read full description -
Item #218631SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 23, 1922.
* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United... Read full description -
Item #218559THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY and dated February 2, 1864.
* New Creek, West Virginia
* Longstreet in East Tennessee
This 8 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 throughout... Read full description -
Item #218556NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1864
* General McGown
* Fortress Monroe
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines:... Read full description -
Item #218540THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated August 19, 1862.
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following... Read full description -
Item #218530THE NEW YORK TIMES: New York, NY; dated July 26, 1862.
* Battle of Seven Pines
* General Pope
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes... Read full description -
Item #218466THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1862.
* General McDowell
* Richmond, Virginia
The front page features a quite nice and large map headed; "THE LINE OF GEN. McDOWELL'S ADVANCE UPON RICHMOND." plus various one column headlines as seen in the photos below. A great issue for display given this very graphic--and historic--front page. Complete in 8 pages and in... Read full description -
Item #218465THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1862.
* General Banks
* Civil War Map of Maryland
The front page features a quite nice and large map headed; "THE LINE OF GEN. BANKS' RETREAT INTO MARYLAND." plus various one column hedlines including: "The Retreat of Gen. Banks", "The Fight at Front Royal", "Gen. McDowell's Army Across the... Read full description -
Item #218433THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated March 21, 1863.
* Milton, Tennessee
* Tuscumbia, Alabama
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a little fold staining) 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... Read full description -
Item #218423THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, March 7, 1863.
* Nashville, Tennessee
* Springville, Tennessee
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a little fold creasing) 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 throughout from the day it... Read full description -
Item #218407DOLLAR WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 8, 1842
* Liberty Dollar coin
Has an engraving of a dollar coin in the masthead, the cost of an annual subscription. Back page has an engraving and caption: The Young Thief. A volume I issue (number 46). Some of the topics in this issue include: "The Prize Fighters", "Western Railroad", "Mr.... Read full description -
Item #218391LESSON FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, July 31, 1898.
* 19th century Children's periodical
Has Sunday school-related content for youngsters, plus a few illustrations. Quarto-size, 4 pgs., small hole at the fold juncture, lite fold creases, lite wear. 4 pages. -
Item #218334THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 12, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. freed from kidnapping
This 50+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Frank, Jr.: 'I Was Scared'" with a few related photos. More inside. Other news of the day throughout with interesting advertisements. Small... Read full description -
Item #218332THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 26, 1844.
* Runaway Slaves Caught
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day throughout with the following one column headlines: "More Runaway Negroes Caught", "The Affair At Frederick", "Atrocities In Cuba", "Saratoga Springs", and much more. Some noticeable creasing, and minor staining,... Read full description -
Item #218297COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, dated July 21, 1819 July 21, 1819.
* Yellowstone expedition
* Missouri
On page 2 under Yellowstone Expedition is a report stating that the steamboat Western Engineer arrived safely at St. Louis and that Her passage from Pittsbuagh [sic] averaged about eight miles an hour. She met with some difficulties, but... Read full description -
Item #218284THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 3, 1912.
* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman
* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #218280THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated September 5, 1863.
* Port Royal South Carolina
This 8 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 throughout from the day it was first reported which includes... Read full description -
Item #218163REGISTER OF DEBATES, Washington, Jan. 8, 1835.
* Uncommon political title from 19th century Washington D.C.
An ocatavo-size publication containing debates from both Houses of Congress, published by Duff Green. Has 30 pages. First leaf has some loss in the upper left corner, small hole near the dateline, has an inked library stamp in the... Read full description -
Item #218153COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 20, 1801.
* Early big city population census
* early 19th century original
A pg. 2 report says: The Society of Friends of Philadelphia, have remitted Four Thousand pounds to the assistance of distressed Quakers of England and Ireland. A Population report lists Boston as fourth behind, Philadelphia (72,136),... Read full description -
Item #218127THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, May 30, 1863
* Vicksburg Mississippi
* Ulysses S. Grant
This 8 page newspaper is in nice (not brittle at all) condition (except for a few minor margin tears) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this important time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with interesting Civil War reports from the time it happened with the... Read full description -
Item #218124THE RURAL REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, February 11, 1837 An interesting little newspaper of 8 pages which was never bound nor trimmed filled mostly with literary items but various other tidbits as well. Among the various items in this issue are: "Women of the United States" "American Generals". Scattered foxing throughout with some... Read full description -
Item #218099THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 6, 1864.
* Sevierville Tennessee* Kinston North Carolina
The ftpg. has several one column war heads including: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Important From Knoxville" "Longstreet Closing on the City" "Rebels Repulsed in North Carolina" "They Retire to Kinston" "The Enemy... Read full description -
Item #218097THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 24, 1862.
* Frederick Maryland
* Guerrilla John Morgan
* Sabine City, Texas
The front page has several one column war heads including: "From the Army of the Potomac", "A Successful Expedition to Loudon County, Virginia", "The Rebel... Read full description -
Item #218044INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 5, 1816.
* Chalybeate water found at Chappaqua New York
A page 2 report says: A chalybeate spring has been discovered at Chapequa....about three miles from the Hudson River, and 30 above New York....and its waters...containing iron enough to cause a beneficial effect, and not enough to do harm. Other... Read full description -
Item #218019INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, December 30, 1816
* Canal between Great Lakes Erie & Hudson - DeWitt Clinton
Page 2 has a report stating that the Commissioners of New York headed by DeWitt Clinton presented a memorial to Congress ...praying for an appropriation, in lands or money in aid in the construction of the GRAND CANALS... Read full description -
Item #218009NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, June 24, 1820.
* 1st Steamship on Lake Erie
* Walk-in-the-Water reporting
A page 3 report from Buffalo states that: The Steam-Boat Walk-in-the-Water, left this place...for Mackina [sic], with a full freight and about 50 passengers....her freight consisted...of goods belonging to the American Fur Company,... Read full description -
Item #217991NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, March 30, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S.,... Read full description -
Item #217957THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Jan. 11, 1840.
* Uncommon title
* New Year's song
Front page has lyrics: The Hero Of The Thames Song Written For The Celebration Of New Years Eve, By The Unionist And Others. Also has an Extract From An Address Delivered by Gen. Harrison, at Vincennes, Ind. To Gen. Willam Harrison" "Dissolution Of The Vsn Buren Party" and... Read full description -
Item #217955LIFE, N.Y., March 20, 1890.
* 19th century life magazine
Front page has a nice illus. of a man and woman riding horses with a humorous caption. Has various illustrations and witty commentary inside, plus a few ads. Other prints throughout. 14 pages. Nice condition. -
Item #217924THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1921.
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 36 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE WITNESS PERJURED HERSELF, SAYS PROSECUTOR" with subheads that include: "Alleges Change Of Story", "Grand Jury Delays Action", and more. Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #217921THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 19, 1954.
* GM Motors announces huge expansion
* Detroit MI Newspaper
* 1st report
* $1,000,000,000
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "GM TO PUT BILLION INTO NEW PLANT" with subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Great to have from a Detroit MI newspaper. Some wear... Read full description -
Item #217920LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 20, 1966.
* Ted Williams
* Boston Red Sox
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Ted Williams Easily Makes Hall of Fame" which continues inside with a nice cartoon like related illustration whic can be seen in photos. Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #217905NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 31, 1865.
* Andersonville Prison Camp
Front page heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ", "Some Discussion About Handcuffing the Prisoner", "The Tendency of Evidence the Same as on Former Days", and more, with the text taking 2 1/2 columns of the front page. Including is a letter from Henry Wirz. Wirz was the... Read full description -
Item #217896THE WEEKLY STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 5, 1876.
* Wilmington, North Carolina
* President Tyler
A typical newspaper of the day with various news items and a wealth of ads. Some of the articles within are headed: "President Tyler's Second Wife", "Protection to Birds", "State Politics", "Why the Republican... Read full description -
Item #217889THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, July 20, 1891.
* Asbury Park, New Jersey
Interesting newspaper from this once famous seaside resort and from during its hay-day. Most of the content in these 8 pages is local, with most of the back page given a lengthy name list of "Hotel Arrivals" at the many hotels in town (see photos). Page 3 has six large... Read full description -
Item #217865THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 11, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same... Read full description -
Item #217840MASSACHUSETTS SPY, June 3, 1829.
* Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
* Paul Revere
A pg. 3 report says the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal will be navigable by July 1st. The report describes the canal as ...one of the greatest works of human skill and ingenuity in the world; the greatest perpendicular of which is upwards of 76 feet, the whole... Read full description -
Item #217786INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 25, 1816.
* Dewitt Clinton
* Stephen Van Ransellear
A page 2 report from the Utica Patriot states that: ...Stephen Van Ransellear [sic] and DeWitt Clinton, two of the commissioners appointed to explore the country through which it is proposed to cut the contemplated Canal, have arrived in this village for the purpose... Read full description -
Item #217784THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 7, 1864 The ftpg. has many Civil War one column headlines including: "Another Union Victory" "Recapture of Plymouth, N.C." "Rebel Forts All Silenced" "Henry S. Foote on Peace" "Hood Reported Across the Tennessee" "The War in North Alabama" "Latest... Read full description -
Item #217763MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Worcester, Feb. 11, 1829.
* Troy New York census
* Paul Revere ad
* 1829 Worcester Massachusetts
A pg. 3 item says: A late census of the city of Troy, Rennsselaer county, (N.Y.) on the Hudson...opposite Albany, represents the population at 11,112....In 1825 the population was 7879. A back page ad for The Revere Cooper Company has a... Read full description -
Item #217761AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 9, 1818
* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice... Read full description -
Item #217700THE LEISURE HOUR, London, Jan. 10, 1863.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Mostly literary-related content, but also some topical items, plus a large front page illustration and more inisde. Uncommon title. Has an ornate masthead.4to-size, 16 pages in nice condition. -
Item #217698NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, July 19, 1827.
* John Quincy Adams original land acts from the nation's capital newspaper
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield are two acts concerning the sale of public lands, each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day with a few advertisements. Bit of stray writing above the... Read full description -
Item #217683DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 18, 1998.
* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David... Read full description -
Item #217667THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 13, 1929.
* Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial
* Artist Feg Murray
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice four column cartoon pictorial of new York Yankee slugger Babe Ruth by Feg (Frederic) Murray on page 24. This pictorial is very detailed as it shows some of his career accomplishments. News of the day... Read full description -
Item #217637The NEW YORK HERALD, dated May 4, 1842.
* Anti Santa Anna letter - Texians - border disputes
The front page has: Texas The Position of Texas--The Conduct of Mexico towards that Country--Call on the People of the United States and Texas. A powerful and emotional letter, addressed to Texians, that begins: Your soil has been desecrated by the unhallowed feet... Read full description
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