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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1814
* Battle of Valparaiso
* Captain David Porter
* Battle of Chippawa
* War of 1812
The issue begins with: "General Hull's Defence, to the Citizens of the United States" concerning his decision to surrender Detroit to the British. He was sentenced to be shot but was reprieved by President Madison. This letter is signed in type: William Hull, and takes over 2 1/2 pages.
Also in this issue: "Capt. Porter & the Essex" which takes over 3 pages on his Battle…
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1779
* Battle of Stono Ferry, Charleston, South Carolina
* Battle of Chemung - New York - John Sullivan
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Nearly one-third of page 2 is a letter from an officer in the British army from Port Royal with his account of the Battle at Stono Ferry, a failed attempt by the Americans, under General…
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 1, 1862 The full front page shows: "The Town of Perryville, Kentucky, Scene of the Recent Battle" and "The Pirate 'Alabama'". Other prints inside include: "The Rebel Foray in Pennsylvania--General View of Chambersburg" and two other quarter page scenes at Chambersburg. Halfpg: "Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky...". The very nice doublepage centerfold shows: "Rebel Raid in to Pennsylvania--Stuart's Cavalry on their Way to the Potomac". There is another…
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 24, 1862
* Battle of Antietam, Sharpsburg, Maryland
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
A terrific and rare issue, as the front page has a nice account of the Battle of Antietam (referred to as Sharpsburg by the Confederates). Simply great to have reports on this "bloodiest day of fighting" of the entire war--and a victory claimed by both sides (although essentially a draw)--appear on the front page of the newspaper from the Confederate…
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 1863
* Historic Battle of Gettysburg
* From the Confederate perspective
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
Although the front page has much reporting on the Civil War, certainly the most significant content in this issue is the rather lengthy & detailed reporting on the first two days of the Battle of Gettysburg found on the back page.
The reports are headed: "Latest…
STORY & HUMPHREYS'S PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill
* Revolutionary War
* Very rare publication
Certainly one of the more scarce titles from during the Revolutionary War. This is the volume 1 number 27 issue of a newspaper that existed only from April 7 to December 22, 1775, publishing a total of just 38 issues. Brigham notes that only two American institutions have this date.
The interesting engraving in the masthead…
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 7, 1863
* Fantastic Battle of Gettysburg Coverage
* Rare Confederate title from rebel capital
The front page has various war items including: "The Army of the Pamunkey--The Attack on the South Anna Bridge". There is also a great front page letter datelined "Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1863" which is prefaced with: "..manifesting the spirit that inspires the bold, intelligent youths who make up the bulk of the Confederate army." and the…
WESTERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 1861
* 1st Battle of Bull Run - Manassas, Virginia
* 1st major land battle of the American Civil War
The front page begins with a lengthy editorial report on the Battle of Bull Run, the first notable battle of the Civil War. Also on the front page: "Civil War vs. Rebellion".
Reports inside include: "The Battle of Cheat River' "Iron-Clad Ships" "The War For the Union" "Current Events" and other items.
Eight pages, good…
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Eyewitness account
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly the prime front page content is the report headed: "The Invasion of Pennsylvania--The Battle Of Gettysburg--The Retreat To…
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, July 31, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Rebel General Joseph E. Johnston
* Battle of Seven Pines - Fair Oaks
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Page 2 begins with an interesting editorial complaining about government abuses in not insuring the delivery of daily newspapers to the soldiers in the field. An interesting item for…
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1942
* Life on board United States Navy carrier described
* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes
Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for this very publication. This issue contains the 2nd installment out of 15 he wrote regarding his experience onboard the USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
The front…
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Rebel account
The front page includes: "Charleston" "Yankee Agents In England" "The Courts" "City Intelligence" "Prisoners" "Sale of Negroes in Georgia" with a list of names, ages and prices--fascinating; "Another Attack On Charleston" "Our Army in the North" and other items.
But the prime content on the front page would be two reports, one headed: "From General Lee's Army" which has reports on his army's…
THE WAR, New York, Aug. 9, 1814
* Battle of Chippawa
* Niagara Campaign
* General Winfield Scott
* Battle of Lundy's Lane
Most of the front page is taken up with a great account headed: "Battle Of Chippawa" which includes a letter signed in type by: W. Scott, Gen. 1st Brigade. There is also a front page letter datelined "Queenston Heights, July 16, 1814" with much on the war.
Page 2 has: "British Official Account" and "British Force in & Destined for North America". Page 3 includes: "Capture of…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1942
* Battle of Midway naval & air engagement
* Attack on the United States Navy carrier described
* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes
The front page has a one column heading: "'EYES' OF NAVY TELL OF JOB AT MIDWAY" with subhead.
Page 3 has a great photo showing the USS Lexington about to be hit by a Japanese torpedo during the Battle of the Coral…
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY; OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Boston, Dec. 22, 1791
* St. Clair's Defeat - Northwest Territory
* Battle of the Wabash River
* Native American victory
This is one of the best issues we have seen on the historic Battle of the Wabash, This was a tragic event in America's early military history, in which the American Army with 1,400 soldiers were swiftly devastated by an American Indian alliance of 1,500 warriors from nine different tribes.
Pages 2 and 3 have a…
NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 12, 1775
* Battle of Bunker - Breed's Hill
* Charleston, Boston, Massachusetts
* General Thomas Gage account
Certainly a terrific issue as page 3 begins with a letter, signed in type by: Tho. Gage, in which he gives his account of the historic Battle of Bunker Hill, dated June 25 just 8 days after the battle.
In this letter Gage offers much detail, beginning: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on…
* Battle of Monmouth Court House, New Jersey
* General George Washington vs. Henry Clinton
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 serious attention of the House to the boundless expences of the
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 16, 1942
* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes
Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for this very publication. This issue contains the 4th installment out of 15 he wrote regarding his experience onboard the USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
The top of page 2 has a banner heading: "U.S. WARBIRDS SINK JAP CARRIER,…
NEW YORK HERALD, June 5, 1864
* Battle of Cold Harbor
* Ulysses S. Grant vs. Robert E. Lee
* Lopsided Confederate victory
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT" "Another Battle on Friday" "Assault on the Enemy's Works" "Demoralization of Lee's Army" "The Rebels Deserting in Large Bodies" "The Battle of Coal [sic] Harbor" "The Herald Dispatches" and much more.
This is fine coverage of the Battle of Cold Harbor, erroneously noted as "'Coal" Harbor.
Much war reporting on…
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1779
* Battle of Stony Point - New York
* American Revolutionary War night assault
* Generals George Washington & Anthony Wayne
This title has one of the more handsome mastheads of the era, with very ornate lettering and an engraving of a three-masted ship.
Page 2 has a lengthy letter in defense of Robert Morris against Thomas Paine. Also much on a meeting of freeholders at Boston, moderated by Sam Adams, with…
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 15, 1942
* Life on board United States Navy carrier described
* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes
Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for The Chicago Tribune.
The top of page 3 has a banner heading: "U. S. FLIERS BAG 15 SHIPS WITHOUT A LOSS" with lead-in: "Sunken Lexington's Aerial Field Day" and various…
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Sept. 22, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Battle of Harpers Ferry - West Virginia
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Various reports inside include: "The Locality of the Late Battle" "From J.T.S. at Montgomery" "Progress & Events of the War" "11,500 Prisoners Taken at Harper's Ferry!" "Further From the Maryland Fight: 3,000…
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, April 14, 1915
* Battle of Celeya (1st report)
* Pancho Villa defeated
* Mexican Revolution
The front page has a one column heading: "HEAVY BLOW DEALT VILLA IN A SORTIE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Celeya in which Pancho Villa was badly defeated.
Sixteen pages, loose along the spine, light staining, somemargin and fold wear, should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: The Battle of Celaya, which occurred near…
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, April 17, 1915
* Battle of Celeya
* Pancho Villa defeat
* Mexican Revolution
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TROOPS ARE RUSHED TO CHECK OBREGON", "All Available Villa Forces Hurried to Halt Victorious March of Carrazanza Chief" and more (see images)
reporting on the recent battle of Celeya in which Pancho Villa was badly defeated. See photos for complete text.
Other news of the day. Usual…
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Dec. 14, 1939
* Battle of the River Plate
* Pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee
* Argentina & Uruguay
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "BRITISH BATTER NAZI RAIDER; MANY KILLED IN SEA BATTLE" with subheads and two photos of the main warships involved. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.
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THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1861
* Pro Confederate title
* Battle of Ball's Bluff
This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1928
* Second Battle of Las Cruces
* American occupation of Nicaragua
* United States Marines Corps
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIVE MARINES ARE KILLED AND 23 WOUNDED IN BATTLE WITH NICARAGUAN REBELS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Second Battle of Las Cruces during the American occupation of Nicaragua.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, light toning at the margins,…
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, April 14, 1915
* Battle of Celeya (2nd report)
* Pancho Villa defeated
* Mexican Revolution
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MACHINE GUNS OF CARRANZA SWEEP YIELDING FOEMEN" "Three Hundred and Fifty Villa Captives, Men and Women, Slaughtered as They Surrender to Victors" "THEY BAYONET THE WOUNDED" and more. (see)
This is a 1st report on the battle of Celeya in which Pancho Villa was badly defeated. See…
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, May 7, 1863 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in the dateline.
Among the front page articles: "Letter from the Rappahannock - General Lee's Second Dispatch--Another Battle at Fredericksburg - The Enemy Repulsed & Driven Across the River" which is a letter to President Jefferson Davis signed in type: R. E. Lee.
Also: "Official From Vicksburg - The Yankee Cavalry Raid in Virginia..." "Our Victory…
Item from last month's catalog - #367 - released for June, 2026
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 18, 1944
* Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy ends
* World War II - WWII
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Nazis Driven From Cassino; French Capture Outpost In Hitler Line" with subheads. Reporting on the end of the Battle of Monte Cassino which lasted from January 17 to May 18, 1944 during World War II in Italy.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia…
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 5, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary War
* Terrific issue w/ many reports
Nice engraving in the masthead of a post boy on horseback.
The front page has a letter from an officer in General Gage's regiment heading for Boston, which details his reason for wanting to retire, noting: "...As I cannot, without reproach from my own…
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has some fine reporting on the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory in a battle against a larger Mexican army.
"Glorious But Dear-Bought Victory", then a letter from New Orleans with detail. Also: "Battle of Buena Vista--Four Thousand Mexicans Killed and only Seven Hundred Americans" "Mexican Account of the Battle" "Additional…
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 4, 1778
* Battle of Brandywine - Creek
* Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania
* American Revolutionary War
This was a strongly Tory (pro-British) newspaper that began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia, so much of the content within is with a pro-British bias.
Rare to find such Tory newspapers in America, and those from Philadelphia would not survive beyond the brief…
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 16, 1814
* Battle of Chippawa - Ontario, Canada
* General Winfield Scott victory
* Loss of the USS Essex - David Porter
The first several pages have much on American manufactures with various charts, including "Manufactures from Seed".
There is much content on the War of 1812 with most under the heading: "Events of the War" with smaller heads including: "Military" "Capture of Fort Erie--Battle of Chippewa" "General Orders" & more.
But the most…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1942
* Battle of the Coral Sea - U.S. victory ?
* Imperial Japanese verses United States Navy
* USS Lexington aircraft carrier sinking fame
* First ever naval battle with aircraft carriers
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "U. S. FLEET HUNTS BATTERED ENEMY" with subheads. (see images) More on page 3.
Complete 1st section only with all 46, rag edition in nice condition.
Background: On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942
* Battle of the Coral Sea is on
* Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
* USS Lexington & Yorktown fame
* Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with all 42 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
Background:On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the outcome of the…
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689
* The Battle of Newtownbutler
* County Fermanagh - Irleand
* Williamite vs. Jacobite troops
The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle of Newtownbutler in Ireland, which carries over to take half of page 2. This battle was part of the Williamite War in Ireland between the forces of William III and Mary II and those of King James II.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/4 by 12 inches, a minor indent at the bottom of the spine not…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1861 The front page has great coverage on the days just before the historic Battle of Bull Run, with first column heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" Advance of the Grand Army under Gen. McDowell" "The Rebels at Fairfax & Manassas to be Overwhelmed" "Full Details of the Battle of Cartrick's Ford" "Measures for the Suppression of Southern Piracy" and more. War coverage continues inside as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Background: This July 17, 1861 issue of The New…
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 3, 1862
* Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks
* Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., Virginia
The front page is dominated by a detailed Civil War map headed: "THE GREAT VICTORY IN FRONT OF RICHMOND Showing the Lines of the Rebel Forces & the disposition of the Grand Union Armies under Gen. McClellan".
Among the first column heads are: ON TO RICHMOND" "The Great Victory Before Richmond" "Advance Made Towards Richmond Since the Battle" "From General Banks'…
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 30, 1813
* Battle of Tallushatchee
* The St. Lawrence Campaign
Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
The front page begins with: "A Proclamation" by the governor of Vermont. The front page also has: "Victory Over The Creek Indians" which begins: "We have retaliated for the destruction of Fort Mims..." with more, signed in type by: Andrew Jackson, carrying over to page 2.
Inside has a detailed letter from John Coffee, prefaced by a…
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* The Little Belt Affair
* Census w/ "Slaves" column
The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.
Taking over half a page it begins: "This day we have just received information that the governor has had a battle with the Indians--30 men killed & about 100 wounded. The governor marched up…
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 8, 1898
* Battle of Sugar Point - Leech Lake - Minnesota
* Pillager Band of Chippewa Indians - Bugonaygeshig
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE INDIAN TROUBLES" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the…
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 20, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg aftermath
* General Ambrose E. Burnside
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are several on the recent battle of Fredericksburg: "From General Burnside's Army" "Rebels on the Plain Opposite Dispersed by Our Batteries" "The Investigating Committee at Work" "The Official Reports of Our Losses" "They Foot Up Less Ethan 9,400" "Rebel Loss at Fredericksburg" & more.
The Battle of Fredericksburg was a major defeat for…
Background: The Battle of Totopotomoy Creek was a
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 5, 1861
* Battle of Greenbrier River - West Virginia
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Defeat of Lee's Rebel Forces at Greenbrier by Gen. Reynolds" "Decisive Battle Near Lexington" "Evacuation of Lexington by the Rebels" "Gen. Sherman Appointed to the Department of Kentucky" "Lexington Evacuated by the Rebels" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
background: The Battle of Greenbrier River, also known as the Battle of Camp…
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, July 3, 1913
* Battle of Gettysburg photos, map and illustration
* Kemble illustration
The front page of this has a nice color illustration called "No More Shall The War Cry Sever" by Gerrit A. Beneker.
There is a full page illustration titled "The Cause!" by Kemble, a well known artist.
The double page center fold of this issue is titled "Gettysburg--The Field of the Greatest Battle on the American Continent". There is an…
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 19, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg aftermath
* General Ambrose E. Burnside
Among the front page column heads relating to the Battle of Fredericksburg: "From General Burnside's Army" "The Burial of the Dead Completed" "What Rebel Officers Say of the Battle" "A Force of 500,000 Could Not Carry the Heights" "The Rebels Took About 800 Prisoners" "List of Wounded in Doubleday's Division & Others" with more.
The Battle of Fredericksburg would be a major defeat for…
THE TRI-WEEKLY MERCURY, Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 23, 1862
* Rare from the Confederacy
* Battle of Antietam - Sharpsburg
Given the date, it is not surprising that the front page has an account of the Battle of Antietam, or as referred to by the Confederates: the Battle of Sharpsburg. And great to have this report in a Confederate newspaper.
Almost a full column is headed: "From Our Army In Maryland--The Battle of Sharpsburg & Fall of Harper's Ferry", with a subhead: "The…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The sea battle that changed the course of WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "ARMY FLIERS BLASTED TWO FLEETS OFF MIDWAY" with subheads. (see images) More reporting inside. Coverage on the recent victory at the Battle of Midway.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
Background: On June 11, 1942, just five days after the decisive…
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Feb. 9, 1815
* Battle of New Orleans is won by General Andrew Jackson
A wealth of great content on this historic Battle of New Orleans, a major victory for General Andrew Jackson. Curiously, this battle was actually fought after the treaty ending the War of 1812 was signed, not known in Louisiana at the time.
The front page has: "Of New Orleans", followed by: "Very Good News from New Orleans", then an: "Extract of a Private Letter, dated Camp near New…
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