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 way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. You will receive 10 differently dated American newspapers, spread over a minimum of 5 different titles, ranging from 1820 to 1899, in average condition with good reading. A wealth of varied issues for $5.00 each. The photo is representative of the…

(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 improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.

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 few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall, quite nice.

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. All are in great condition. Small folio size, 4 pages.

(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, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs.  A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a collection when condition is not particularly important. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If…

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 decorative mastheads of the era.  Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc.  All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single-issue price. The image shown is an example of the look and condition of a typical paper from this lot.  Actual issues vary within the date…

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 "American Female Guardian Society". Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1865 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 11 by 9 inches, 12 pages, occasional foxing.

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 contains 24 pages is in very nice, clean condition, 6 by 9 1/4 inches. Nice to have the "Charles Dickens" name in the title.
Disbound without wrappers.  The image is an example of the look of the issue you will receive but the actual date within 1862 will vary. 

(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 newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.

(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 are sure to be found within each issue.  Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.

(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 great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.
* Half-lots are available and multiple lots may be available. Be in touch if interested.

(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 will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly reduced price.
A nice lot for a dealer or someone wishing to begin a collection.  Many period ads and much news of the day. …

HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jan. 16, 1834  A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two other institutions having but a single issue.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minimal wear, very good condition.

THE TIMES, London, England, Nov. 20, 1888  "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respected "Times" newspaper from London are the most sought after, being the primary source for Jack the Ripper reports.
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LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1825  Page 2 has a report: "The Late President" concerning James Monroe.
The back page features 18 illustrated house for sale advertisements, with 3 more on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 19, 1892 The front page features four photos of "Renegade Republican Candidates for the Democratic Presidential Nomination" with text.
A half-page: "Some of the Principal Features of Omaha" has several illustrations. A full page: "The 'Run' for the New Oklahoma in the Cheyenne and Arapohoe Reservation - Striking Scenes and Incidents" has four scenes. A full page "The Grand Teton in Northwestern Wyoming, the Matterhorn of America" is very nice.  The…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 23, 1864  The front page has: "THE PRESIDENCY: Fremont and Cochrane" with 1 1/2 columns of coverage including both candidates' letters of withdraw.
Additionally, the front page column heads on the Civil War include: "FROM SHERIDAN" "More About the Victory" "Our Troops In Full Pursuit" "We Have Over 7,000 Prisoners" "The Rebels Make a Stand at Fisher's Hill" and more.
Had Fremont not withdrawn, Lincoln would likely not have been elected & would not have been…

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 21, 1862  Among the column heads on the Civil War throughout the issue: "From Gen. Fremont's Army" "From Port Royal" "The Recent Campaign in the Valley of Virginia" "Charles Sumner--Abraham Lincoln" "Color--North & South" "The Attack on Charleston" "The Late Rebel Foray" "Fremont's Pursuit of Jackson" & much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, margin wear, good condition.

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 25, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently, much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the interesting articles are: "Negro Insurrection" "Order & Drill in Camp Jackson" "President Jackson's Farewell Address to the People of the United States" is signed in type: Andrew Jackson and takes 1 1/2 pages; "War News!" "Organization & Parts of the Army" and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Jan. 25, 1815  Page 3 has a brief report headed: "New Orleans" with a prefacing note ending with: "...we are inclined to believe that New Orleans is safe." The report is from shortly before the Battle of New Orleans and gives an indication all is well and the military is prepared for what is to come.
Four pages, a stain to a lower portion of the right margin causing no loss of readability, otherwise a few minor stains, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1865  The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full page print: " 'Tween Decks After Action--News From Home".
Other prints include: "New Year's Day in Savannah--General Sherman's Reception at Mr. Green's" "Christmas-Day in Savannah--General Sherman's Christmas Dinner at Mr. Green's" "The Late Edward Everett" "Rear View of the Howlett House Battery as…

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 23, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "FARRAGUT" "Granger Within 500 Yards of Fort Morgan" "Land Operations Against Mobile" "The Union Prisoners In Georgia" "Affecting Narrative of the Sufferings of the Inmates" "Shocking Barbarity of Their Treatment" "Urgent Appeal to President Lincoln" "SHERMAN" "Movements of Wheeler's Rebel Forces--Capture of Trains by the Enemy..." "Sheridan" "Lee Reported Marching Up the Valley with a Large Force" and…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov.  23, 1872  The prime content is on the front page, three prints: "The Fire at Boston". Inside has a half page map: "Plan of Boston, Showing The Extent of the Fire." 
The Great Boston Fire of 1872 was Boston's largest fire and still one of the most costly fire-related property losses in American history.
Also within is a doublepage centerfold: "The Voyage to China...". Other prints include: "Waterspouts on the Mediterranean", "The New City Museum,…

SOUTHERN RIGHTS, Jacksonville, Florida, Oct. 4, 1862  A fascinating issue with a story similar to that of the iconic Vicksburg Daily Citizen issue of July 4, 1863, when the Union troops found the newspaper still in the press, changed the final paragraph to report the Union takeover, and printed the issue.
This newspaper's story is found in a listing by the American Antiquarian Society:
"Captain Valentine B. Chamberlain was in command of a company of the 7th Connecticut Volunteers who found the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895  This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations of golf shots, most of a comic theme.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Convention at Minneapolis", a nice full page of: "M. Louis Pasteur In His Laboratory" "a full page of: "The New York Terminal of…

THE COLUMBIAN (FOR THE COUNTRY), New York, Jan. 3, 1810  This was a semi-weekly edition of "The Columbian" meant for country subscribers. This edition began Dec. 16, 1809, six weeks after the beginning of "The Columbian".
Four pages, very nice condition.

This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated Nov. 24, 1837. Included is the amount of $100 in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak. An orange bank cancellation at the center.
An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, June 17, 1868  The front page has a notable report titled: "The Georgia Military Outrage". This reports on the assassination of G. W. Ashburn who was a Georgia politician assassinated by the Ku Klux Klan in Columbus, Georgia for his pro-African-American sentiments. He was the first murder victim of the Klan in Georgia. The report is extensive, taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, 3 old tape mends inside, otherwise very nice condition.

THE HOUSTON AGE, Texas, July 3, 1889  This is one of the earlier Houston newspapers we've offered. Typical news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends at the blank spine, wide margins, good condition.

NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 20, 1808  Half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, various foxing, good condition.

LA ESTRELLA DE OCCIDENTE, Sonora, Mexico, Dec. 31, 1875  Translates to: "The Star of the West", noting in the masthead (translated): "Official Newspaper of the Government of the Free and Sovereign State of Sonora".
Of interest is that it is printed on yellow "necessity paper" which is tissue paper thin.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 12 by 16 1/2 inches, totally in Spanish, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1860  The front page has nice reports on the coming Civil War, with column heads: "THE DISUNION CRISIS" "No Possibility of An Agreement" "The South Carolina Commissioners Not to be Recognized" "Proceedings of the South Carolina Secession Convention" "DISUNION AND SLAVERY" "The Real Issue in the Pending Sectional Controversy" "Claims of the South...The True Policy of the Slaveholding States" plus more. 
These topics carry over to inside pages as well.
Eight pages, a bit…

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 17, 1860  Page 2 has an editorial on the Pemberton Mills disaster, headed: "The Catastrophe at Lawrence". Almost the entire page 3 and part of page 3 are taken up with details of the tragedy, and includes a crude diagram of the buildings. There is also a related article on page 4.
On January 10 a section of the building suddenly collapsed, trapping several hundred workers underneath the rubble, in what has been called "the worst industrial accident in…

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849  Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates vary within 1849. Several reports are present which illustrate the news of the day from this significant period in…

NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866  A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.

(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.

FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833  An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.

THE 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 to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washington, D.C. at the time, and the name at the top: "Mr. Buchanan" was hand-penned by an employee at the…

(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's  A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive.  Actual issues vary, but will be in equal or better condition than those shown, and will be dated in the 1870's.  Good shape.

THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 18, 1845  One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same title in May, 1844. Two months later, it became the "Official Journal of the Hawaiian Government" and remained so until…

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 24, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Grant's Department" "Longstreet To Be Cut Off" "Gen. Burnside Still Holding Out at Knoxville" "Severe Fighting on the 19th & 20th" "Later From Port Royal "The Siege of Charleston" & more.
Eight pages, good condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 4, 1863  On the front page under "Victory of Kit Carson Over the Indians" is a report that reads, in full: "From Albuquerque papers of August, we learn that on the 28th of July Colonel Kit Carson, with part of the First New Mexico regiment, had a fight with the Navajoe Indians beyond Ft. Canby. The Indians were defeated, with the loss of thirteen killed and over twenty wounded, and many prisoners."
Other news of the day with much on the war. Some lite foxing, otherwise in…

THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, Sept. 8, 1887  Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. 
Four pages, large folio size, loose at the irregular spine, various small margin tears. Somewhat fragile & must be handled carefully. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
 

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 22, 1864  This issue has: "The War News" "Wilmington" "From Georgia" "The Situation At Atlanta" "From Grant's Army" "Another Proclamation From Lincoln" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a one column masthead (typical in Southern papers late in the war), nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1852  The front page has a small notice for: "Uncle Tom's Cabin As It Is, being narratives, scenes, and Incidents of the real 'Life Among the Lowly', by W. L. G. Smith...". 
Uncle Tom's Cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the U.S., and is said to have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. 
In the U. S., Uncle Tom's…

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, Dec. 28, 1879  Fully 2 1/2 columns on page 2 are taken up with a great account of Thomas Edison's latest invention: the light bulb. With heads: "THE NEW LIGHT" "The Undoubted Success of the Edison Lamp" "Some Adverse Opinions of A Rival Inventor"
The very lengthy text goes to great detail in explaining the possible value in this invention, balanced by the criticism of another academic, W.E. Sawyer.
A great report on Edison's electric light bulb, an…