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Item #219861NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 15, 1816 On page under Communications is a report stating that: "...the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of New-York recommended Thomas Cooper, Esq., for the degree of Dr. of Medicine." Contains the resolution recommending the degree. Cooper taught at Dickinson College and was an... Read full description -
Item #219830INDEPENDENT PRESS, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, March 9, 1853
* Early Prostitution in New York City
* Lawrenceburg, Indiana
A page 2 item references a New York paper stating in part that: ...there are 2200 women of the night in that city who openly live by impure lascivious practices, and that there are 40,000 sewing women, one half of whom are... Read full description -
Item #219828COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, dated July 10, 1822.
* Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry brother drowns
Page 2 has a report: The native places of the naval officers who were lately drowned on the coast of Chili, were as follows: Lt. Perry, Rhode Island, a brother of Com. Perry... Other news of the day includes: "Fourth Of July" "Horrid Murder" "Navy... Read full description -
Item #219825COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, dated Jan. 16, 1822.
* Carrier's Address in 1822
* New Year's
The back page has a full column poem: New-Years Address Of The Carriers Of The Columbian Centinel, To Its Patrons, January 1, 1822. News of day includes: "More Piracy" "Another Mail Robbery" "Indian Department" and more. Several advertisements as well.... Read full description -
Item #219812THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 19, 1973.
* NASCAR Driver Richard Petty
* Daytona 500 Winner
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 13: "Petty Gains 'Biggest Victory'" with related photos and final results. Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice... Read full description -
Item #219802NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Feb. 25, 1826.
* Ottoe and Missouri Indian treaty
* President John Quincy Adams
On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the United States and Ottoe and Missouri tribe of Indians, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Includes the names of the Indians who signed the treaty with an... Read full description -
Item #219732NEW-YORK EVENING POST, May 10, 1806.
* Dromedary camel exibit advertisement from Arabia
A page 3 notice for an exhibition of the Two Dromedaries from Arabia, mentioning that:These are the first of the species eve imported into this country. Describes the unique characteristics of this unusual creature, better known as a camel. Some details about a... Read full description -
Item #219730THE DAILY CRITIC, Washington, Dec. 9, 1876.
* Uncommon title
Has bits of news, topical items and numerous ads. Some headlines include: "Burying of the Victims of the Brooklyn Fire" "Congress Yesterday" and more. An uncommon title. A few minor edge tears and slighly browned. -
Item #219728EVENING POST, N.Y., July 2, 1833.
* Washington Irving hurt in wagon accident
Page 2 has a report stating that Mr. Washington Irving was hurt when the one-horse wagon he was operating ...down a steep and rocky hill in West Chester... overturned after the horse became frightened. Both Irving and a nephew were thrown to the ground and both... Read full description -
Item #219717THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 26, 1862
* Saint Louis, Missouri* Beaver Dam and the Rapidan
* Gordonsville
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Rebel Plot to Capture Saint Louis Discovered" "The Panic at Gordonsville and Charlottesville" "Thirty Thousand... Read full description -
Item #219714THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 8, 1862
* List of the Killed, Wounded, and Sick* General McClellan
* Fortress Monroe
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "Skirmish with and Defeat of the Rebels on Friday" "Our Fortress Monroe Correspondent" "One... Read full description -
Item #219705THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1862
* Tranter's Creek
* Skirmish at the Swift Creek Bridge
* Captain Wilkes
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: " The Flotilla Under the Command of Captain Wilkes" "The White House Slander" "Sharp Rebuke of Congressional... Read full description -
Item #219703THE NEW-YORK EVENING POST, New York, June 28, 1815 Page 2 has a Declaration issued by the King which describes the circumstances confronting France, and contains an appeal to his subjects to let their principles guide them and to "...Rally round your King... to put an end to a revolt... which... Read full description -
Item #219697INDUSTRIAL AGE, Chicago, Dec. 19, 1874.
* Uncommon Title from Chicago, Illinois
Mostly topical reports, a few literary items and some ads. A volume II issue of this uncommon title. Some of the headlines include: "On Invention" "Chippawa Falls & Eau Claire Railroad" and much more. A few minor edge tears. -
Item #219661SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1873.
* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have... Read full description -
Item #219656NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 30, 1832.
* Andrew Jackson* The Sugar Tax
Beginning at the bottom of the last column on the front page is a letter from the citizens of Philadelphia presenting a set of astral lamps made of coal to the President. Concludes on page 2, followed by a gracious reply signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #219647THE GLOBE, Washington, July 28, 1837.
* Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
* Ship Building Community
Page 2 has a report about the prosperous ship building communities of Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, both on the Monongahela River, 15 miles above Pittsburg. Says that since 1826 the two villages produced 78 steamboats. Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #219637THE GLOBE, Washington, Dec. 9, 1840.
* Martin Van Buren State of the Union Address
* From Washington D.C.
Taking much of pg. 2 is the Message of the President to Congress, signed in type: M. Van Buren. This was Van Burens last annual message. Nice to have in a Washington paper. Stray writing above the masthead bleeds through a bit to pg. 2 into this... Read full description -
Item #219636COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818.
* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a... Read full description -
Item #219632EVENING POST, N.Y., Sept. 20, 1833.
* Early Michigan census population
A page 2 report says that the population in Michigan increased by 10,000 during the present season due to emigration. States that the area is rapidly developing in other respects like the cultivation of wheat, along with internal improvements, plus mention ...that... Read full description -
Item #219618THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., February 28, 1844.
* Early seduction law in Michigan
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has an item: Law against Seduction.--The state of Michigan have [sic] just passed a severe law against seduction and licentiousness, punishing them with imprisonment in the State Prison for 3 to 5 Years. Other news of... Read full description -
Item #219562THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 29, 1972 Full front page color photo of Hank Aaron: Ruths Rival Atlantas Hank Aaron. Loads of sport's news throughout this 72 page newspaper. Nice condition.
Background Information: Henry Louis Aaron (born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama) is a retired American baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of... Read full description -
Item #219560COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1822.
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson RiverPg. 2 has a report: ...The last stone of the Canal, from Lake Champlain to [the] Hudson River, was laid by Gov. Clinton, on the 28th. ult. On this route are 46 mile of artificial and 15 1/2 of improved natural navigation.--There are 21 locks. The... Read full description -
Item #219555CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 2, 1816.
* Woman killed by alligator in North Carolina
Page 3 has a report from Lumberton, N. Carolina about a woman attacked and killed by an alligator while riding across the Gum Swamp, with mention that the gator was killed later and measured eleven feet in length. Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #219553COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1818.
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North CarolinaPg. 2 has a report: A Saw Fish 13 feet 4 inches, with a saw of 28 teeth on each side, and upwards of 3 feet long, has been taken in one of the sounds in North Carolina, skinned and preserved. Other news of the day includes: "Exchange of Prisoners", "Connecticut... Read full description -
Item #219551THE MADISONIAN, Washington, Oct. 26, 1839.
* Two-Headed Snake found and killed
* Leavenworth Iowa
Page 2 has a report from a Leavenworth, Iowa, paper about a snake killed on a farm. Says the snake was two feet in length had a head at each end, and could crawl both ways, plus a few other details. Mentions that the snake might be the only one... Read full description -
Item #219529SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 28, 1885.
* New York Trade Schools
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: The New York Trade Schools - Artificial Ear Drum - Hand Propeller For Boats - Shearing Machine - Columbia Two... Read full description -
Item #219488THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, (L.I.), N.Y., May 1, 1844.
* Fight breaks out on the House Floor in U. S. governement
A pg. 2 report from Washington has details about a fight on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives between Mr. White of Kentucky and Mr. Rathbun of N.Y. After Mr. White defended a speech made by Henry Clay, words were... Read full description -
Item #219477NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 27, 1833.
* Schenectady and Utica Railroad Company est.
A page 2 report begins: It will be a matter of public congratulations that the senate...passed the bill from the house to incorporate the Schenectady and Utica railroad company, by a unanimous vote. A few other details as well. Other news of... Read full description -
Item #219475UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL & STATISTICAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 1839.
* Early steamboat travel
The front page has a committee report on the subject Atlantic Steam Navigation. Report takes 2 1/2 pages. Other topics throughout. A volume I issue. Quarto-size, 16 pages, small piece missing from the left margin of the last leaf,... Read full description -
Item #219472THE NEW-YORKER, N.Y., Oct. 14, 1837.
* Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
* "The Birchen Canoe"The fourth page has a poem: The Birchen Canoe--By H. R. Schoolcraft. Other literary and news items throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, A few foxing spots in the text of the poem, other occasional foxing. -
Item #219430NEW-YORK AMERICAN, May 4, 1827.
* Goose and Gridiron
A page 3 notice for The New-York Goose and Gridiron Refectory states that the owner has returned to his old stand and is ready to serve the public. Includes a small engraving of a goose on a flatiron. News of the day includes: "Police" "Virginia Elections" and more. Some edge wear, foxing spot in... Read full description -
Item #219424EVENING POST, N.Y., Sept. 19, 1833.
* Anthracite Coal discovered in Virginia
A page 3 report begins: A mine of Anthracite Coal of a very superior quality, has lately been discovered in the western section of Berkeley county, Virginia. A bit more about the quality, and the potential size of this deposit. "The Next President" "From The... Read full description -
Item #219419CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Dec. 4, 1856.
* President Franklin Pierce State of the Union Address
The Presidents Message takes 6 1/2 columns on pg. 2, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Several interesting advertisements. First leaf has an archival mend to a tear in the outer margin that extends slightly into the text of the message,... Read full description -
Item #219416NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 13, 1865.
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Military Reorganization
The front page has: "The Army Important Order From General Grant Reduction & Reorganization of the Military Forces of the Republic Colored Troops to Garrison all but Two of the Southern Ports". Other news of the day includes: "Martial Law... Read full description -
Item #219412MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 8, 1819.
* Early wine making
* Vevay Indiana
A pg. 2 item says: A Vevay, Indiana paper, of Oct. 28, says--The season for making wine is just over; and not withstanding the uncommon dry season, the wine presses near Vevay, have made 4,832 gallons of wine--(153 quarter casks). Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #219403THE GLOBE, Washington, June 30, 1840 On page 2 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: An Act to carry into effect a convention between the United States and the Mexican Republic. Act is signed in type: M. Van Buren. Other news of the day. Ads as well. Lite fading on the front page, some lite foxing, mostly on the front page, otherwise in nice... Read full description -
Item #219395PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Dec. 21, 1843.
* Submarine Telescope invention
* Used for boat inspection
Page 2 has an interesting report about The Sub-Marine Telescope which used a camphine lamp placed in a glass globe, and sunk in the water. This allowed a person on the deck of a boat to examine the hull, plus other details. Says... Read full description -
Item #219389NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 7, 1868.
* The whipping post - Flagellation
The back page has a detailed report: The Whipping Post Another Revolting Exhibition at New Castle, Del.--Two Men Pilloried and Three Flogged--Public Opinion in the State Regarding the Law. Other news of the day includes: "Georgia" "The Preisdent's Message" "The Union Pacific Railroad"... Read full description -
Item #219388ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE, Feb. 10, 1873
* Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil discoveries
On page 3 under Oil is a report: "The New Oildorado near Titusville--Great Excitement in Consequence--Flowing Wells Within Two Miles of Us". Other news of the day includes: "Floods" "Railroad Disaster"... Read full description -
Item #219387THE CHURCHMAN, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1839.
* Uncommon title
As the name implies, contains mostly religious-related news and content. Second leaf has a narrow piece missing in the outer margin, front page has an area of lite dirtiness and a bit of lite fold rubbing, archival mends to two minor fold tears, some lite foxing. -
Item #219382EVENING POST, April 1, 1833.
* Great Lakes Travel
* Michilimackinac, MichiganPg. 2 has a report about the New York Fur Company stating in part that: ...110 men proceeded by Lakes Ontario, Erie and Huron; 50 of whom are to remain at Michilimackinack, on the last lake mentioned. The remaining 60 to proceed by Lake Michigan to Green Bay... and more... Read full description -
Item #219380NEW-YORK EVENING POST, April 16, 1832.
* Early exploration of the Rocky Mountains* Col. Henry Leavenworth
Pg. 2 has various particulars offered by a member of an expedition authorized by Congress to explore the Rocky Mountains, and north from the Mexican line to the Bering Straits. Says the expedition headed by Col. Henry... Read full description -
Item #219375EVENING POST, N.Y., Nov. 16, 1833.
* Andrew Jackson
* Princeton university
An item on page 2 says: President Jackson has presented to Princeton College, for its museum, a collection of insects from South America, which is...very valuable, and as adding considerably to the interest of the entomological department. Other news of the day includes:... Read full description -
Item #219370THE GLOBE, Washington, April 7, 1840 On the front page under Chesapeake And Ohio Canal are two resolves passed by the president and directors of the C & O Canal Company, plus the Report Of The Chief Engineer of the company. Other news of the day throughout. 4 pages in good condition. -
Item #219361NEW YORK EVENING POST FOR THE COUNTRY, Nov. 26, 1832.
* Sir Walter Scott's Biography
* Scottish NovalistTaking much of pages 2 and 3 is: Some Account Of The Life And Works Of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Other news of the day includes: "Kentucky Election" "Georgia Convention" and more. An uncommon title. 4 pages in good condition. -
Item #219341THE WORLD, New York, October 9, 1925 This 32 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 9: "John Heydler Pays High Tribute to Mathewson" with subhead: "Says Big Six Typified All That Was Best in the National Game". Another headline on the same page reads: "Mrs Mathewson Rejects Military Escort for Body"... Read full description -
Item #219332SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 8, 1888
* The Screw Ferry Boat BergenThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Ferry Boat Bergen - Slotting Machine - Speed Indicator - movable Batteries - Pendulumbs & More. These... Read full description -
Item #219278LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, MA, September 8, 1972.
* Israeli - Palestinian Tension
This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Israeli retaliation awaited" with caption: "Middle East Tension Increasing". Also a related photo titled: "Israel mourns" Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes... Read full description -
Item #219264LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 14, 1921.
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle Murder Case
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, four column headline on the front page: "INDICTMENT OF MANSLAUGHTER PLACED AGAINST ARBUCKLE" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Browningat the margins with some... Read full description
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