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Item #686000GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1778 This is a very historic issue with terrific coverage on the Battle of Monmouth as well as a wealth of other fine reports on the Revolutionary War.
The issue beings with: "Debates In Parliament" taking 5 pages and containing much discussion on the war with America, including in part: "...call the... Read full description -
Item #685911THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778
* General John Burgoyne
* Revolutionary War - Saratoga
The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant... Read full description -
Item #685844THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The... Read full description -
Item #685266MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Jan. 13, 1728 A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Amongst the various reports are items on criminals and their crimes. A wealth of advertisements as well, consuming most of pages 3 and 4.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the front page, 10 by 13 inches, very nice... Read full description -
Item #683551THE POST BOY, London, Oct. 11, 1726
* Golden age of Piracy - Pirates
Among the front page reports is a one noting in part: "...Notice of the safe arrival of the flotilla...at the Havanna...with a treasure from Vera Cruz, valued at above 15 millions of pieces of eight...which obliged the commander of the galleons to land the treasure, it being much... 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 #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 #681618NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1864 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Battle Of The Wilderness".
Among the nice first column heads are: "RICHMOND !" "Grant's Army in Splendid Condition" "Warren's Corps in a Stubborn Fight on Sunday" "The Rebels Without Rations" "The Rebel Accounts" "Panic In Richmond" and more. Much text on the... Read full description -
Item #679632THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 5, 1666 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1666 and is still publishing today.
Included among the reports is one from Norwich referencing the Great Plague which afflicted much of Europe at this time: "Our bill of mortality for this last week... Read full description -
Item #678265NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD, New York, Nov. 3, 1842 As the title would suggest, an anti-slavery newspaper from 19 years before the Civil War.
Among the articles: "Henry Clay" "Henry Clay & His Slaves" "United States Oppression" "Clay & Slavery" "Anti-Slavery Items" which concerning: "The Philadelphia Slave Case".
Of... Read full description -
Item #678248GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1780 Inside has a lengthy & very detailed letter from Lord Cornwallis to Lord Germain on the battle of Camden, S.C., which begins: "It is with great pleasure that I communicate to your lordship an account of the...victory obtained on the 16th inst. by his Majesty's troops under my command over the rebels of the... Read full description -
Item #678070THE LIBERATOR, Boston, June 24, 1864 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
Among the articles: "A Complaint From Mr. Garrison" "A Lost Leader" "Abolition! Prohibition! The... Read full description -
Item #677881WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, Oct. 20, 1987 The front page proclaims the famous report of the stock market crash of 1987, reading: "Stocks Plunge 508.32 Amid Panicky Selling" with a subhead: "Percentage Decline Is Far Steeper Than '29; Precious Metals Gain". Also a 3 line, 1 col. head: "A Repeat of '29?... Read full description -
Item #677673GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting the Situation of Affairs in America." which includes: "...The army might proceed to hostilities, it might be defeated, the Americans might prevail, we might be for ever stripped of the... Read full description -
Item #675591THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Nov. 17, 1878 The front page has an article: "UTAH" "Female Mormons Endorse Polygamy" with the various details.
Four pages, some archival strengthening at the margins, minor loss at the spine and two holes affecting only ads, a bit fragile but in nice condition. -
Item #674674SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 1, 1855 This issue contains several illustrations and articles related to the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations include: "Cowperthwaite's Patent Sewing Machine", "Sawing A Log By Its Own Weight", "Combined Weather Strip and Lock" and more. See images for details.
Complete in... Read full description -
Bush Wins... Then Wins Again!!!
Item #674311THE LEDGER, Lakeland, Florida (two issues).
* George W. Bush election & recount win
Given the attention of the current presidential election, here is a terrific--and perhaps the very best--pair of issues on the election controversy of George W. Bush's second term.
From the state of Florida, which was the focus of the turmoil of this election, the... Read full description -
Item #672470GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1777 Near the back are several letters from the seat of the Revolutionary War in America, including: "Extract of a Letter from the Gen. Wm. Howe to Lord G. Germaine dated New York, Apr. 1, 1777" which talks of plans to destroy provisions & stores at Peekskill (see). Another letter details what... Read full description -
Item #669193COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 15, 1794 A fine issue with much on the: "Citizen Genet Affair", the situation in which Revolutionary France--through its ambassador to the U.S., Edmond Genet--strongly urged the United States to support its cause against the British, nearly causing a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and France, and resulting in... Read full description -
Item #669162COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 25, 1793
* Founding Father John Hancock
* Proclamation & documents
* re. Yellow Fever epidemic
The front page begins with a document from Massachusetts on the restrictions to be enforced due to the spread of the Yellow Fever epidemic centered at Philadelphia, signed in type by the... Read full description -
Item #669157COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1793
* The Building of Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report: "We...inform the public, that the buildings in the new Federal City are rapidly advancing: The President's house is built one story high; the Capitol and Hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are...fifty houses finished, among which are... Read full description -
Item #667664THE 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 #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 #661817THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A collection of four issues of this--the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper--each one hundred years apart. Issues are dated 1671, 1771, 1871 and 1971.
Interestingly, the format of this title did not change much over the years save for the number of pages increasing with the years.... Read full description -
Item #649303THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.
This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close... Read full description -
Item #649293(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th... Read full description -
Item #649285THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo. -
Item #649281KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate... Read full description -
Item #649230ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the front page deals... Read full description -
Item #649224(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the... Read full description -
Item #649218(5) A lot of five newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.This item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #636874(10) WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and/or "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bona-fide Nazi newspaper published in English for the residents of this English Channel Island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are... Read full description -
Item #632935THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849 James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.
This newspaper was subscribed... Read full description -
Item #628305THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 6, 1946
* The infamous Alcatraz Island Prison riot
* The Rock... San Francisco Bay
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ALCATRAZ BASTION, CRACKED BY FELON, TO BE BUILT ANEW", "Officials Reveal That One Man Climbed to Gun Gallery, Pried Bars, Took Rifle and Pistol" and more. Other news of... Read full description -
Item #620320(2) A fascinating pair of newspapers (Aug., 1991 & Jan./Feb. 1992), destined to be the premier newspapers on the coup and collapse of the Soviet Union. Both double-titled: "NEZAVISIMAYA GAZETA/INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER".
Issue #1: Datelined Moscow & Washington, August, 1991 The Nezavismaya Gazeta defied orders & worked... Read full description -
Item #618221DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, July 22, 1862 Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Among the various reports inside are: "Letter from J.T.G. includes a report of a: "...recent fight that occurred...between Col. Morgan's... Read full description -
Item #599028NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them... Read full description -
Item #562757LIVERPOOL ECHO, England, December 9, 1980 Few could argue for a more desirable and scarce newspaper on the death of John Lennon than this, his hometown newspaper.
To anyone who grew up on the 1960's the death of Beatle John Lennon was a tragic event and the end of an era. Reports of his death are desired by collectors of... Read full description -
Item #561607THE NORTH BRITON, London, 1769-70 (with imprint at the bottom of the back page: "Printed for W. Bingley, a prisoner in the King's Bench...")
This was a radical newspaper from the 18th century, very much associated with the name John Wilkes. Wilkes published the issues #1 thru 46.
Issue number 45 (April 23,... Read full description -
Martin Van Buren through James Buchanan...
Item #180101(8) Presidential Collection II - an eight-issue set containing one newspaper each from the administrations of Martin Van Buren, *William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan. This is set two of a six-part series.
*Since Harrison served for only 1 month, the issue from... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #177749HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, August 22, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The War Lord."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The O'Gorman Bunk" by George... Read full description -
Item #177672HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is... Read full description -
Item #177522HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Without a Country", Cipriano Castro.
This issue has a photos of "Chips From the World's Workshop" and a portrait by S. Muller Ury of "Mrs. Clark Williams, of New York." There is also a double page illustration spread of "Some... Read full description -
Item #177505HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Get Out of the Way? I Guess Not!' " There are photos of "America First at Olympia" and American Laurels at Olympia." There is then a photo of "The Republican Battle Front" which is a photo of George... Read full description -
Item #177496HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Forward, March!" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "The Vanderbilt Coach-and-Four in England"; "The Catholic Centenary in New York" by Charles Johnston; a double pg. illustration of "Old... Read full description -
Item #177376HARPER'S WEEKLY, January 27, 1906, from -
Item #177317HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 12, 1905 Front page illustration "A Twentieth-Century Plant" by W. A. Rogers; The Disastrous Boiler Explosion on the Gunboat "Bennington" in San Diego Harbor; Japan's Chief Peace Envoy in America; The Reception of the Body of Admiral John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy, Annapolis;... Read full description -
Item #177207HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1903 Frontpage illustration "The Presentation of the New Chinese Minister; The Havoc of the Western Floods; A New Invention for Our Next War; The Assassination of the King and Queen of Servia; Doublepage illustration "They're... Read full description -
Item #176454HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1899 The front page is a full page photo of: "Columbia--The America's Cup Defender". There are two pages on the war in the Philippines. There is a fullpg. with 9 photos of "The Golf Championship on the Links of the Onwentsia Club, Chicago". There is a page with 3 pages, 2... Read full description -
Item #176450HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 24, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Launching of 'Columbia,'Built to Defend America's Cup Against 'Shamrock'." Inside are six small portraits of "Men of the Day." Full pg. of illus. of "The Philippines - With the American Troops from Baliuag to Moasin." Full pg.... Read full description
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