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THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1851  

* Uncle Tom's Cabin novel in progress
* Harriet Beecher Stowe - pre-book release
* Rare Anti-slavery publication
* Pre-American Civil War era

Page 3 of this anti-slavery newspaper has a letter to the editor concerning this newspaper's serialization of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Keep in mind that this famous work was about halfway through its serialization at the time this letter was written.
It is headed: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and begins: "Uncle Tom's Cabin…

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852  

* Uncle Tom's Cabin 
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
* Book becomes mainstream 
* Anti-slavery publication 

The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in two handsome volumes..." with…

NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 21, 1852 

* 1st year of this famous publication
* Early Uncle Tom's Cabin mention

Rare to find this venerable newspaper from its first year of publication. This is the vol. 1 number 289 issue.
Page 2 has a report of a: "Frightful Accident" "Steamboat Collision on Lake Erie" "250 Lives Lost". But the more notable content is the page 2 "business notice" for: "Poor Uncle Tom--Subject from Uncle Tom's Cabin. Third edition of this popular Song..." with other…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Aug. 2, 1856

* Uncle Tom's Cabin reading
* Mrs. Mary E. Webb illustration

  Inside has a nice article: "Dramatic Reading by a Coloured Native of Philadelphia" accompanied by a print of her captioned: "Mrs. Mary E. Webb (A Coloured Native of Philadelphia) Reading 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' in the Hall of Stafford-House".
The facing page has a print of the construction of the clock tower of the Parliament building, now one of the iconic images for London.
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THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1852  Among the reports in this anti-slavery newspaper are: "Gen. Pierce and the Fugitive Slave Law". The back page has an ad for: "Little Eva, Uncle Tom's Guardian Angel. A song composed & dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Poetry by John G. Whittier..." with more.
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin", as the book was originally released as a 40 week…

NEW YORK OBSERVER, December 9, 1852

* re: Uncle Tom's Cabin
* Among the earliest of literary responses (same year)
* State of the Union Address - President Millard Fillmore

Pages 6 and 7 have the entire text of President Millard Fillmore's State of the Union Address, signed in block type, MILLARD FILLMORE. The text, in part, includes: "Besides affording to our own citizens a degree of prosperity of which on so large a scale I know of no other instance, our country is annually affording…

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 1852  This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book form, and it is common consensus that the book had much to do with popularizing sentiment which lead to the Civil War.
The back page has a small…

Late 19th century thoughts on Uncle Tom's Cabin...

WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, October 29, 1892  The second page of this issue has under the heading, "Death of Mrs. Harrison", a report on the death of the wife of the president - just days before he would also lose the election to Grover Cleveland (see image). Another report includes details of the Columbus Day celebration (being the 400th anniversary) and lengthy thoughts on Uncle Tom's Cabin. Additional news of the day with period advertisements throughout.
This is complete in…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 1852  The bottom of the back 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...". 
Also o the back page is an ad: "Wanted, a Colored Woman (a slave preferred), to cook, wash, and iron for a small family...".  And another: "Fifty Dollars Reward" which begins: "Ran away from the subscriber, near or about three weeks ago, my negro…

DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, July 12, 1853  The 3rd column on page 2 has 2 short paragraphs mentioning Billy Bowlegs (Billy Bolek), Chief Holata Micco of the Florida Seminoles. An article above it breaks down various characteristics of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. An ad on the adjoining page is for: "Panorama of Uncle Tom's Cabin". Yet another article provides details of the recent 4th of July celebration. These, along with multiple ads for trains, wigs, cabinets and more…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 1852  The front page has a very detailed ad: "$500 Reward" for 3 runaways.
The bottom of the back 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...". Also a: "Fifty Dollars Reward" which begins: "Ran away from the subscriber, near or about three weeks ago my negro Jenny..." with details.
Four pages, binding indents at the blank spine,…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, a 3 issue set: April 30, May 14, & June 25, 1853  The first publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, initially released in America, occurred in two volumes in March of 1852, with the London edition following on its heels in May.
The British response was astounding, and by the Fall of the year Stowe was a household name throughout London.
This set reports on her visit to London, her attendance at Stafford House, an award presentation…

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 3, 1851  

* American frontiersman Kit Carson
* Letter from Santa Fe, New Mexico

An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 8, 1853

* Nauvoo, Illinois - Mormons
* Washington monument

A short-live newspaper which preceded the first issue of "Harper's Weekly". This is the volume 1, number 2 issue. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication.
The front page shows: "The Late Collision on the Mississippi--Loss of the Steamer Western World". Prints inside include a nice half page of: "Nauvoo, from the Mississippi, Looking Down the River" with a related article: "The…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1852  The bottom of page 3 has two brief items: "From Utah" noting that "...Emigrants were arriving daily on their way to California..." and also: "Capture of Fugitive Slaves" regarding 14 slaves belonging to Mrs. Pendleton had been captured.
Page 3 also has a quite lengthy and detailed letter: "From the Far West" written from "...Fort Kearney on the Oregon route...". The letter is a warning to those heading west about the Indians they…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1852  Page 2 has an interesting article: "How Barnum Purchased The Museum".
The front page has a small notice for the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Four pages, some loss at the blank spine but not affecting any text, otherwise nice.

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1851

* Rare abolitionism publication

An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 27, 1851  

* Rare abolitionism publication

An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 27, 1892  The full front page is "Out in the Cold"; Inside the issue is a full page "How Jewelry is Made"; half page "The Armory for the Seventy-First Regiment N.G.S.N.Y"; full page "Rear view of the Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Broad Street, Philadelphia"; nice doublepage centerfold "Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, From Grand View Avenue"; an article "The Westminster Kennel Club" contains several small illustrations; full page "A Sunday Afternoon at the Boston…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 13, 1887  Great full ftpg: 'Packing Peaches for the New York Market' includes a Black man. Halfpg: 'In Search of Bait on the Newfoundland Coast'. Fullpg: 'A Bit of New Hampshire Coast' shows 10 scenes & is very displayable. Fullpg: '22nd Reg. on the March to Peekskill'. Very nice fullpg: 'Salt Water Day on the Coast of New Jersey'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.