Historic Newspapers: Search Results

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 3, 1790  Over a full column on page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress which is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
 Page 2 also has much reporting from Congress. 
Page 3 includes: "Dr. Franklin--Leaves, in his Will, to the President, a gold-headed Cane with the figure of Liberty on it..." and a note that: "M'Gillivray, the famous…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 23, 1796  Fully half of the front page, the two middle columns, are taken up with a lengthy treaty of peace and amity between the United States and Algeria, relating to the problems with the Algerian pirates capturing American ships.
At the top is: "Treaty with the Dey of Algiers" with the George Washington script signature, and at its conclusion is a document noting its ratification, also with a George Washington script signature.
A significant document in…

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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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…

(5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.  

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 28, 1969  One week after their review of Woodstock, they posted a number of "letters to the editor" which provide wonderful, first-hand glimpses into this famous, era-defining event.
Included images show a number of the letters in their entirety. See images for details.
Also included is a great, lengthy, feature article on Joan Baez: "Joan Baez: The Pop Idol Who Wouldn't," which includes a photo of her and continues on multiple inside…

(10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's.  All are in good condition.  A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.

DAILY PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17, 1884  A wonderfully decorative post-election issue, the likes of which we rarely see.
The front page is mostly consumed by 38 rooster engravings celebrating the election of Grover Cleveland, whose likeliness is at the center of the front page (along with his Vice President, Hendricks). The rooster was once the symbol of the Democratic Party.
Four pages, there are several archival mends to tears on the inside pages and a few to the front, with…

CLAY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 28, 1844  A scarce campaign newspaper published by the famed Horace Greeley. It existed for just 27 issues from May 4 until just before the election, Nov. 2, 1844.
Horace Greeley was a supporter of Henry Clay in the presidential election of 1844, although he lost to James K. Polk. This is issue #22. Logically the issue is filled with political content.
Before modern media the only way for the electorate to know anything about candidates was through newspapers, so…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1885  Nice full front page has two prints of: "The Dearborn Railroad Station in Chicago".
Among other prints within are a nice full page hunting scene: "Wild-Fowl Shooting from a Sculling Float"; a tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "All Saints Day in New Orleans--Decorating the Tombs in One of the City Cemeteries" a full page: "'Outlet of a Natural Gas Well Near Pittsburgh"; and a nearly halfpg: "Evening on the Delaware".
Sixteen pages, a…

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 9, 1666  An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper which began publication just the previous year in 1665. This is issue #68 published just 2 months before the Great Fire of London.
The front page contains not one but three mentions of ships arriving from Virginia, which is an early newspaper mention of the "New World".  And the bkpg. has reference to the Great Plague with an account for Norwich noting: "The Account of our…

THE MESSENGER, Montrose, Colorado, July 13, 1882  An exceedingly rare title from Southwestern Colorado, as not only did this newspaper only last 8 years, but only 7 issues are held by any American institution, none of this date. We purchased the few holdings of the only other institution which once had issues. This is the volume 1, number 8 issue.
The front page has 2 columns taken up with: "THE LOWER GUNNISON" "A New Region Springing into Existence--The Splendid Farming Lands of Uncompahgre…

UTAH POSTEN, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 1, 1885  Here is a quite unusual and scarce newspaper from Utah, printed entirely in the Swedish language. And this is the volume 1, number 14 issue of a newspaper that would exist for only 15 issues.
There was a large number of Scandinavian emigrants to Utah in the 1850's - 1880's, and while most were Mormon many were not, drawn to the employment opportunities in Utah mines, mills, and smelters. This title is quite rare, printed in the Danish language…

A letter from Loudon County, Virginia, dated March 1, 1858 in which the value of a person's estate is detailed. Included are: "200 acres of land in Prince William County, $5400...Household and kitchen furniture, $200...one negro man, aged about 52, $400..."
It is rare to find letters referencing slaves and their value.
Single sheet, 7 3/4 by 12 1/4 inches, repairs to two small holes are almost unnoticeable, good condition.

TUSTIN PRESS ADVOCATE, Tustin, California, Aug. 14, 1945  This is a small-size, broadside "Extra" (in red ink at the top) edition announcing the end of the War in the Pacific.
Nearly half of the front page son taken up with: "WAR" in large letters dropped out of a black box, beneath which is: "IS OVER !  TRUMAN TELLS OF TRUE END ! "
A single sheet issue, blank on the reverse, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, great condition.

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1797  Page 2 has a report from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" concerning the process for tallying votes for President & Vice President: "...that the two Houses shall assemble in the chamber of the House of Representatives on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock, that two persons shall be appointed tellers...to make a list of votes...that the result shall be declared by the President of the Senate who shall announce the…

THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE, Salem, Ohio, August. 24, 1850  The motto printed in the masthead reads: "No Union With Slaveholders", which sets the tone for the newspaper's theme. This is one of the less common anti-slavery newspapers we have encountered.
Among the articles: "Our Western Anti-Slavery Tour" "The Abolitionists Respected at the South" "Africa" "Southern Slavery, by an Eye-Witness" "An Incident of Slavery" "Cuba & the Slave Trade" "An Important Case" "Woman's Rights Convention" and…

NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1901  Although discoveries were made in various locations long before this date, this discovery--to be known as Spindletop--marked the emergence of the oil industry at a time when the automobile and other industries were experiencing rapid growth, coinciding with the need for this new product.
The discovery of oil in Beaumont, Texas, was the beginning of the oil industry in Texas. When the well struck on January 10, 1901 it would gusher uncontrollably for 8 days…

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1871  Page 3 has a very interesting article headed: "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" "Attempt to Get at the Truth as to the Origin of the Chicago Fire--Statement of Neighbors".
Keep in mind that this was just 7 weeks after the fire, and it is rare to find contemporary accounts giving some credence to the report that Mrs. O'Leary's cow started the fire by kicking over a lantern.
This report is an investigation by the Chicago Board of Police & Fire Commissioners, with several…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 2, 1783  Page 3 has a report that the United States has further defined the powers of Congress to negotiating with countries, and: "...for making peace and war, for recommending the quotas of taxes, appointing foreign ministers..." and more. Also that General Carleton has advertised in the New York Gazette for flour to be: "...delivered at Long Island, & after the evacuation of that place, to the refugees at Nova Scotia...to reward their loyalty with every…

THE COUNTY MAGAZINE, Salisbury, England, July, 1787  I believe this is the first issue of this title we have offered, this coming from our private collection. It existed under this title from 1786 thru 1790, this being the volume 1, number 19 issue.
A typical magazine of the era although twice as large, various literary items but it does include: "An Account of the Three Volcanos In the Moon" by William Herschel.
This is a contemporary report by this famed astronomer, presented before the Royal…

THE STARS AND STRIPES--EXTRA, Paris Edition, May 8, 1945   What could be better than having this historic report in the official "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead? 
This 8 page edition has a three line banner head: "VICTORY' "Nazis Reveal Surrender To Western Allies, Russia" with the word "VICTORY" being very large & bold. There are various related subheads & much more related content & photos on the inside pages.
Complete in 8…

CATSKILL PACKET & WESTERN MAIL, New York, March 14, 1795  Certainly one of the more elusive 18th century newspapers, existing under this title for less than 2 1/2 years. This is the first of this title we have offered in our 50+ years.
The front page & half of page 2 are taken up with reports from Congress when Washington was President.
Four pages, a 2 1/2 by 3 inch pieced was clipped from a back leaf lower corner, minor wear at the margins, good condition.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1849  The first column of the front page has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments. Also on the front page is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Confederate general.
Page 3 has a lengthy editorial on "President Taylor's Inaugural".
But the most interesting report is also one of the…

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 5, 1673  A very interesting issue as the bottom of the back page has an advertisement for the publishing of a pamphlet titled "Mr. Baxter Baptized in Blood..." with further details noting: "...containing a horrible murther [murder] committed by four Anabaptists upon the person of Mr. Josiah Baker near Boston in Neww England, the whole matter, having been enquired into, and examined at the Council Bord, is found altogether false and fictitious."
But it was not

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, June 17, 1862  If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do not.
This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspaper would not continue under Yankee control. As Wikipedia notes: "...On June 6,…

THE LEECH, Union College, Schenectady, New York, July, 1864  This short-lived title has an unusual masthead showing two men facing away from viewer. Much of the content is directed at L.P. Hickock, referred to at one point as "Old Hick," and the last page contains a review of Hickock's Rational Cosmology.
Only this single issue--volume 1, number 1--is known to have been printed. An item at the bottom of the last page would seem to confirm this: "Valedictory" "We now take leave of the public. If…

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 2, 1779  This issue has various items concerning the Silas Deane Affair, The Silas Deane Affair, a political scandal involving Silas Deane, a prominent diplomat and member of the Continental Congress, during the American Revolutionary War. The affair centered on accusations of financial impropriety and disloyalty leveled against Deane, ultimately leading to his recall from his post in Paris. There are several mentions of Ben…

This is one of the most desired, yet difficult to find, reference works for post-1820 American newspapers, essentially picking up where the Brigham work left off. This single volume is titled: "American Newspapers 1821 - 1936 - A Union List of Files Available In the United States and Canada" edited by Winifred Gregory, originally published in 1937 and reprinted in 1967.
This volume includes all known titles of American & Canadian newspapers from the noted time period, listed by state and…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 2, 1783  Page 3 has a report that the United States has further defined the powers of Congress to negotiating with countries, and: "...for making peace and war, for recommending the quotas of taxes, appointing foreign ministers..." and more. Also that General Carleton has advertised in the New York Gazette for flour to be: "...delivered at Long Island, & after the evacuation of that place, to the refugees at Nova Scotia...to reward their loyalty with every…

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1862  Page 5 contains one of the more moving articles on the horrors of war, brought home to the residents of New York through an exhibition of "Pictures of the Dead at Antietam" in Matthew Brady's Manhattan Gallery.
The article is headed: "'Brady's Photographs" and a website chronicles the exhibition comparing the brutality & reality of war, to the callousness of New York's residents who read the daily papers but did not relate to the horrors they reported.
The article…

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 16, 1790  Nearly half of the front page & a bit of page 2 contain: "The Charge of Chief Justice Jay to the Grand Juries of the Eastern Circuit".
Much of page 2 is taken up with reports from "Congress, House of Representatives".
Page 3 has a brief yet significant report from Congress noting: "...brought in a bill authorizing & empowering the President of the United States to purchase such a part of the tract of land at West Point as the public service…

ADVOCATE FAMILY GUARDIAN, New York, April 15, 1865  

* Printed the Day President Lincoln was Assassinated
* Slavery content

The front page has an article discussing slavery and how Christians should have risen to protest to be, "saved from participation in National guilt...".
Additionally, the front page has a poem which ironacally discusses the death of someone who will never be forgoten. What a beautiful, accidental tribute to the President who was about to be mourned and who did rise and stand…

THE BLAST, San Francisco, Feb . 12, 1916  This was a semi-monthly anarchist periodical existing from 1916 through 1917. The publication had roots in Emma Goldman's magazine "Mother Earth", an anarchist magazine established in New York City in 1906. 
The first issue was dated January 15, 1916, In an introductory editorial statement, The publisher noted that the provocatively named publication would be both destructive and constructive in intent: "Before a garden can bloom, the weeds must be…

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777  The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War".
This is one of the more historic issues of the Revolutionary War with a terrific amount of war reporting, not the least of which is a fine report on Burgoyne's Surrender at Saratoga.
Among the headings covering the war are: "Proceedings of the Army Under Gen. Howe" and "Proceedings of the…

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England.  A collection of four issues of this--the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper--each one hundred years apart. Issues are dated 1671, 1771, 1871 and 1971.
Interestingly, the format of this title did not change much over the years, save for the number of pages increasing with the years. The 4 issue collection comes in a custom-made 4 section, acid free folder with the title and years printed on the front.
No other title can be offered in such…