Historic Newspapers: Search Results
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten newspapers with at least 5 different titles dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition---not a damaged lot and no pulpish newspapers. A popular… more
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears,… more
(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers. A… more
(7) The CIVIL WAR: a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports. A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War… more
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective… more
ADVOCATE 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… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a… more
(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set… more
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more dec… more
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1862 (single issue from 1862) This was a weekly periodical "Conducted By Charles Dickens", as noted in the masthead. Filled with various literary content, this issue… more
Niles' Register was a very famous,
(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific… more
THE 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.… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., Feb. 28, 1811 Page 3 has: "An Act to enable the people of the Territory of Orleans to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of… more
NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 3, 1808 Half of the front page is taken up with eight Acts of Congress, one for carrying into effect Indian treaties, one allow for voting in the… more
EXTRA GLOBE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 8, 1832 This was a short-lived campaign newspaper that existed to promote the re-election of Andrew Jackson for the presidency. It existed only form May 10, 1832… more
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 4, 1836 Inside has "Capture Of Santa Ana" which includes three letters from him with one that begins: "Having yesterday had an unfortunate encounter, I have… more
THE STAR, London, England, Sept. 27, 1814 Page 3 has wonderful reporting on this historic capture of Washington, D.C. by the British during the War of 1812.
The top of a column notes: "CAPTURE and… more
BLACK RIVER GAZETTE, Ludlow, Vermont, July 26, 1876 This title existed for just ten years from Dec., 1866 thru Nov., 1876. This is the first of this title we have encountered in our 50+ years.… more
PROGRESS, "A Mirror For All Men And Women", Philadelphia, Aug. 20, 1881 The front page features a nice print of: "The Coming Cotton Exposition at Atlanta, Georgia" with a descriptive article… more
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 4, 1860 With Lincoln's election determined, much national focus is on the slavery issue and the secession of Southern states.
Most of the front page is taken up… more
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 7, 1812 The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with a letter from Gen. Van Rensselaer to Gen. Henry Dearborn datelined from "Head-Quarters, Lewiston". In this… more
DAILY ALTA CALIFORNIA, San Francisco, May 29, 1851 The very first title in the Golden State was the "Californian" begun in 1846, followed the next year by the "California Star". These two titles… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1865 The full front page is a print captioned: "Meeting of the Fenian Congress in the Assembly Building, Philadelphia". Among the prints within are: "Looking… more
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 9, 1815 Page 2 has a nice report headed: "OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE OF THE PRESIDENT" being a letter from Commodore Decatur to the Secretary… more
CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, Feb. 1, 1815 Inside has: "Capture Of The President", the frigate commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, taken by a squadron of British ships. This is followed by… more
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 1852 This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1803 The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students,… more
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 22, 1859 Among the articles is most of a full page taken up with: "An Overland Journal - California--Summing Up" which is a serialized article much like a travelogue to the… more
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Nov. 15, 1803 Taking nearly the entire front page and a small bit of page 2 is the full text of the: "TREATY Between the United States of America and the French… more
DEADWOOD DAILY PIONEER, Black Hills, (South Dakota) June 1, 1889 This city would arguably be--along with Tombstone & Dodge City--one of the more famous of all the towns from the rough & tumble days… more
THE WEEKLY HERALD, New York, June 3, 1865 A wealth of fine reporting on the finishing-up of the Civil War and more. Front page column heads include: "AMNESTY" "The Terms of Pardon for the Rebels"… more
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 10, 1861 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction… more
(10) STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES: Lot of ten different titles from the 1880's & 1890's, all in nice condition, at least 4 pages each, most measuring about 4 by 7 inches.
DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, April 27, 1865 The front page has a nice--and very early--announcement of the capture & death of John Wilkes Booth. Almost all newspapers of this era we have sold… more
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints… more
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1810-1811 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when James Madison was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period… more
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Jan. 4, 1856 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with an interesting report headed: "The Wakemanites - Full Particulars of the Horrible Deads--Personal Interviews Wtih… more
NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1865 Over half of the front page is taken up with reports headed: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Concerning Dr. Mudd's Operations" "Evidence that Herold Boasted… more
NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1865 A great issue as the entire front page & some of page 5 are taken up with the reports on the trial of the conspirators against Abraham Lincoln.
Among the front page… more
HARPER'S MONTHLY, Nov., 1887 This complete, illustration-rich issue features an expansive 24-page feature article titled "A Santa Barbara Holiday" by Edwards Roberts. This extensive travelogue is
… moreNEW YORK TEIMES, July 28, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "No Military Movements at Washington" "Gen. McClelland Preparing to Take Command" "Strength… more
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 31, 1861 Among the front page column heads: "THE SOUTHERN REBELLION" "The Great Naval Expedition" "50 Vessels en Route for the South" "Gen. Stone's Report of the Battle of… more
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, November 21, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Page 6 has an article… more
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 24, 1866 The entire front page is taken up with a print captioned: 'Robert E. Lee, General-in-Chief of the Late Confederate Army" with a related article… more
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 23, 1870 It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Inside has almost half a column headed: "Base Ball Notes" with… more
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 14, 1809 Page 2 has a report from New York noting: "Died, on Thursday morning, the 8th inst. Thomas Paine, author of the Crisis, Rights of Man, etc. Mr.… more
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1862 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Articles include: "The Indian… more
NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1861 This would be the premiere report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War and reported just one day after it happened. Plus, reported on… more
THE NEW SOUTH - A SUPPLEMENT TO FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Sept. 29, 1888 These occasional "New South" supplements highlighted the economic development of the South since the… more
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