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Item #564639UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, Massachusetts, 1832
* Rare & early Catholic religion newspaper
* Huge masthead with a heraldic eagle
This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by... Read full description -
Item #564387SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated March 13, 1869. A primary reporting article in this issue is of "The Topliff and Ely Adjustable Velocipede" which features three illustrations.
This is a complete issue in 16 pages measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches and does contain an archival mend on the page of the velocipede and a small piece missing in the... Read full description -
Item #563895NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, New York, NY, November 20, 1841
* Rare HMS Caledonia broadsheet extra
A folio-size single sheet extra with a banner head just below the masthead: "Arrival Of The Caledonia At Boston" & a banner subhead: "Twelve Days Later From Europe".
Has news from London & some ads on the ftpg. & all ads on the reverse. -
Item #563628ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, November 12, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln presidential election
This is the "Gazette of the Regular & Volunteer Forces" as noted in the masthead. The issue is just filled with Civil War and other military reports, and also has a nice editorial concerning the recent re-election of Lincoln... Read full description -
Item #563449THE WYALUSING HUSTLER, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1899
* Rare title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Nice engraving in the masthead. (see) This issue has usual browning with little fold and margin wear, otherwise good. -
Item #563126HIS JEWELS, Chicago, Illinois, April, 1882
* Rare title from the Midwest
Mostly literary content with a religious theme, plus a few illustrations. Ornate masthead has a religious theme too. 4to-size, 4 pages, bit of fold rubbing, a few foxing spots, otherwise nice. -
Item #562177YOUTH'S COMPANION--CHRISTMAS NUMBER, December 16, 1886 With the original blue outer wrapper. Has a Christmas-themed engraving in the masthead with "Christmas Greeting". Another Christmas-themed print near the back (see).
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, some cover wear at the central fold, otherwise good. -
Item #562111SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., September 25, 1847
* Uncommon sport's related periodical
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." Inside has the summaries and scores of two cricket matches, plus the lyrics of the "Song Of The "Orleans Drinking Club".
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Item #560953THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca NY New York, November 13, 1909
* Buildings in Ithica...
* Rare title... Nice masthead
This 16 page newspaper has a nice masthead showing some of the prominent buildings in Ithaca.
News of the day with some advertisements throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #560761THE IRISH WORLD, New York, 1900
* Rare title
* Great masthead engraving
Given the large number of Irish immigrants arriving in America in the 19th century it is not surprising there were newspapers focused on their interests, yet they are difficult to find. Here is one.
This newspaper... Read full description -
Item #560208RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCER, New Haven, Connecticut, 1829
* Rare title
A very interesting little newspaper which has a great & graphic masthead, featuring an engraving of the angel Gabriel "trumpeting" the news, holding a banner reading "Glad Tidings".
This issue is complete in 16 pages, was never bound nor trimmed,... Read full description -
Item #559606OLIVE 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 decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are... Read full description -
Item #558603MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, January 4, 1825 The Annual Treasury Report" begins on the front page & concludes on page 2, signed in type: Richard Rush.
A page 3 report says: "A fire broke out in the Capitol, at Washington City, on Thursday night of last week, which destroyed a small part of the... Read full description -
Item #557612COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news... Read full description -
Item #556987COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* Washington D.C. improvements
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type:... Read full description -
Item #555212PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 24, 1857
* Early chess
* Sports
Described in the masthead as: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." A volume I issue (number 21). Columns inside include: "Our Chess Department" & "The Ladies' Column".
Other topics with much on various sports... Read full description -
Item #554938THE MEARS NEWZ, Mears, Michigan, April 10, 1953
* "Smallest newspaper in the world"
This is a fascinating little newspaper which dubbed itself as: "The Smallest Newspaper in the World" as noted in the masthead. Created by one of the more interesting publishers in Michigan... Read full description -
Item #554185COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated September 26, 1829
* Married for 86 years
Page 2 has an obituary for Lazarus Rowe, of Limington, Me. This states he was 104 and married at 18, and that his wife died earlier in the year. Has details about his family and his military career. One of the oldest marriages on record.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #553733THE CHILD'S WORLD, Philadelphia & New York, September, 1865
* Uncommon Childrens publication
Has Sunday School content for young folks, with a few illustrations.
Nice masthead has three scenes. Published by the American Sunday-School Union. Quarto-size, 4 pages -
Item #552878STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, May 23, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."
This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This is an uncut issue, closed form... Read full description -
Item #552876STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, March 14, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."
This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This also contains a few advertisements.... Read full description -
Item #552775THE SUN, New York, 1834 This title was the first penny newspaper in the country. The masthead contains a nice woodcut image. Has various bits of news along with the pg. 2 “Police Office” reports which are interesting to read. Quarto-size, 4 pages, occasional foxing, but otherwise nice. -
Item #552771CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, 1841 "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". Lasted but 52 issues, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 in., a rare & uncommon title. Great condition. The image is a stock... Read full description -
Item #552482THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 17, 1838 A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title which lists Horace Greeley as the editor in the masthead. Mostly political-related content.
Has a "Summary Of News" on the back page.
Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page, some lite foxing. -
Item #552078GRANITE FARMER, Manchester, New Hampshire, April 7, 1852
* Uncommon title
Mostly agriculture-related content. Has an ornate masthead that includes an engraving of the "Old Man In The Mountain".
Front page has stray writing in the right margin & some foxing in the upper half, some lite wear. Measures 15 1/2 by 11 inches. -
Item #551839THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 3, 1838 A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon weekly title that lists in the masthead Horace Greeley as the editor. Has mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary Of News" on the back page. Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page has stray writing in the lower margin, some lite foxing. -
Item #551572THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca, New York, September 30, 1881
* Uncommon title from Ithaca, New York
* Decorative masthead
This issue has an intriguing and ornate masthead, which I suspect shows the campus of Cornell University.
News of the day with many ads. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at... Read full description -
Item #550797THE MONTOURSVILLE NEWS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21, 1933 An interesting, small newspaper from this small town in North-central Pennsylvania, a suburb of Williamsport. This issue has a wealth of local reporting and advertisements of various businesses in the area.
The masthead notes that it is: "Published Weekly in the... Read full description -
Item #550639MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 22, 1826
* Ornate eagle masthead
* Middletown, Connecticut
Here is a nice, four page newspaper which contains a rather ornate masthead which features an engraving of a heraldic eagle in the center.
A displayable issue as such. Various news of the day & a wealth of ads as... Read full description -
Item #549712DOLLAR WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1842
* Seated Liberty Dollar
* Uncommon title
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin, the cost of a yearly subscription.
Back page has an engraving of "Street Sweepers" and a lengthy report about an Irish sweeper. A volume I issue (number 7) of this uncommon title.
Large area of... Read full description -
Item #548971HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, from New York, dated May 31, 1887.
* Uncommon title
* Children's magazine
* Contains prints
Described as "An Illustrated Weekly " in the masthead. Has a variety of content for young readers, with some illustrations. A report about "The Game Of Ringoal" includes two illustrations.
Full front page... Read full description -
Item #548805SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8, 1856
* Sunday School newspaper for children
Has religious-related content for young folks. Some illustrations and an ornate masthead.
Small folio-size, 4 pages, large are of staining, some lite foxing. -
Item #548403THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, February 24, 1838
* William Henry Harrison son's death
Lists Horace Greeley as the Editor in the masthead. Has general news, state legislative business and commentary on political issues of the day.
The back page has a report about the death of William Henry Harrison, Jr., the 36 year old son of Gen. Harrison.
A... Read full description -
Item #546743SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, New York, dated June 24, 1905. The frontpage of this issue features "The Gillespie Aeroplane As It Would Appear When Soaring" An interesting machine with a square wing, and the pilot seated below the wing. Report inside with two photos: The Gillespie Aeroplane.
Other topics with photos and illustrations... Read full description -
Item #545509THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated November 30, 1961.
* Glenn to Orbit
* Life with Sir Winston
The three-line, two-column headline is "Glenn to Orbit Next Month If Capsule Is Ok'd" and features a column wide photo of John H. Glenn Jr. Another front page article is "Col. Glenn Is Pleased, Confident". There are related... Read full description -
Item #544497PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in... Read full description -
Item #544209MILITARY JOURNAL, New York, December 20, 1845
* Uncommon title...
* United States military periodical...
A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title "Devoted to the interests of the Military Institutions of the Republic" as stated in the masthead. Has various military-related content. Octavo-size, 16 pages. -
Item #541280NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, January 11, 1827
* West Point Military Academy
* Band instructor Willis
A page 3 report says that:
* "...Mr. Willis, the leader and instructor of the Band at the Military Academy at West Point arrived in this city, and he...intends giving a Concert this evening. The musical talents of this gentlemen have been... Read full description -
Item #541250NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, Virginia, April 8, 1826
* Early Indianapolis, Indiana population...
* 19th century original reporting...
A front page report says: "The town of Indianapolis, in the State of Indiana, which was laid out in October, 1821, contains, according to a late census, a population of seven... Read full description -
Item #538417NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 6, 1819.
* President James Monroe
* Early 19th century Concord New Hampshire
The front page has:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand and eight hundred and... Read full description -
Item #222726THE YOUTHS WORLD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept., 1890.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Has literary content for young people and a few related illustrations. Printed by the American Sunday-School Union.
Has an ornate masthead. Fold wear on the front page, a few small holes and tears in the text, a few margin tears, some creasing. -
Item #221946The Evansville Daily Journal dated circa 1856.
This is a multi-framed layout. This includes the title from the masthead of the newspaper; an article on the nomination of Millard Fillmore for president; two separate advertisement listings; plus the newspaper name and year from the volume... Read full description -
Item #221092Baltimore Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser, Baltimore, MD, January 8, 1825. (print only)
The is a advertisement print for a coach line and steam boat and also features the paper's masthead information. The print size is approximately 2.25 x 5.5 inches and the overall matted size... Read full description -
Item #220711THE BOSTON CULTIVATOR, Oct. 7, 1865.
* 1865 farming related periodical
Described in the masthead as: A Journal Devoted toAgriculture, Horticulture, Art, Science, Some Literature, Markets & Current News. Back page lecture by Henry Ward Beecher: On Hell & Future Punishment. Tabloid-size, 8 pages, good condition. Uncut. -
Item #220007EVERY AFTERNOON, N.Y., March 18, 1868.
* Uncommon title
* Nice masthead
Has news items, topical reports, literary-related content, some ads. Masthead has an engraving of a setting sun and a log raft, and a quote by Shakespeare: My free drift halts not particular, but moves itself in a wide sea. A volume I issue (number 2) of this uncommon title.... Read full description -
Item #219975COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1822.
* Capital of Maine location ?
* Early 19th century periodical
A front page report under Capital of Maine says: A committee of the Legislature of Maine...have recently visited Portland, Brunswick and Hallowell, for the purpose of designating a central and suitable place for the permanent seat of... Read full description -
Item #219965NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 26, 1822.
* James Monroe Naval act
* 19th century Concord New Hampshire
The front page has: An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year 1822..., signed in type: James Monroe. Two other acts also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #219244EVERY AFTERNOON, March 20, 1868, from New York, NY. The best feature of this title is a magnificent masthead of a raft floating in the sunshine, with the tag-line: "My free drift halts not particularly, but moves itself in a wide sea. - Shakespeare". Mostly literary content, with some comentary on the news of the day. Minor edge... Read full description -
Item #219243EVERY AFTERNOON, March 19, 1868, from New York, NY. The best feature of this title is a magnificent masthead of a raft floating in the sunshine, with the tag-line: "My free drift halts not particularly, but moves itself in a wide sea. - Shakespeare". Mostly literary content, with some comentary on the news of the day. Minor edge... Read full description -
Item #219203EVENING GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, dated in 1835. The outstanding feature of this title is the great illustrated masthead (see images). The issues describe themselves as "A Family Newspaper, Devoted To News, Arts, Sciences, Literature, Religion, Commerce, & C. The issue is in very good condition due to being printed... Read full description
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