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DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1793

* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave & bitch advertisements

The front page is filled with advertisements. News of the day on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has a interesting ad for: "Bitch Lost; Fifteen Dollars Reward" which is for a runaway dog.
The bottom of the back page has a advertisement for: "Six Dollars Reward" for a runaway slave. (see)
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, tiny binding holes along the spine,…

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 5, 1829

* Rare title
* Runaway boy ad

Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (see photo), and the offer of a "1 mill" reward would seem to be an insult to his value. Four pages, nice condition.

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 12, 1829 

* Unusual runaway "apprentice" boy ad

Among the several illustrated ads is an interesting one offering a "1 Mill Reward" for a runaway "...boy named Henry Beebee..." with a description of him. The engraving shows a well-dressed guy on a stroll; one of the more interesting "runaway" prints I have seen (see photo), and the offer of a "1 mill" reward would seem to be an insult to his value. Four pages, nice condition.

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1746  The back page has an interesting notice offering a reward for the return of runaway seamen, issued by "Thomas Smith, Commander in Chief of all His Majesty's Ships..." noting in part: "Whereas it is become frequent with seamen belonging to His Majesty's ships & vessels to run away from them...I do hereby assure all persons...that on delivery of any seamen that they may find straggling from the ships...whereunto they belong...shall immediately…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, from Washington D.C., dated December 21, 1815.

* Pennsylvania Governor Simon Snyder

On pg. 2 under “Pennsylvania” is the “Governor’s Message”, signed in type: Simon Snyder. The back page has a reward ad for a runaway “Negro Man named David”.

Other news of the day includes: "Congress" "Banking Fraud" "From Great Britain" and more.

A few areas of minor foxing in the message, otherwise good. 4 pages.

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,…

NATIONAL INTELLINGENCER, Washington D.C., December 9, 1845  Page three contains a "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway from the subscriber. On the same page is the announcement of exhibition of Tom Thumb. Also within this issue are congressional reports, news of the day and a variety of advertisements.
This is complete in four pages with stray handwriting above the masthead. There is some lite dirtiness to the issue where this has been previously folded and some fold creases and mild…

HANOVER HERALD, Hanover, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1836. Page 3 features the Official Returns for President and Vice President for Pennsylvania along with the Electoral Election results.  The front page of the issue contains a $25.00 Reward for a runaway apprentice. This contains other news and advertisements of the day. This is complete in four pages with scattered lite foxing, otherwise in nice condition.

THE VIEW section only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 4, 1977

* The Runaways - Female rock band
* Joan Jett - Lita Ford - Cherie Currie

The front page of the this section has a heading: "Homegrown Punk - Rock Blossoming" with two related photos. (see images) Article continues on page 4 with another related photo.
Complete section IV only with 12 pages, nice condition.

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 21, 1796  The front page features 20 illustrated ship ads, as well as an ad: "FOR SALE, A likely , healthy NEGRO WENCH..." with details.
Page 3 has an ad for: "Negro Tom" describing: "A Black Man, about 5 feet 6 inches high...ran off from Fell's Point on Sunday..." then describing his clothing, etc. The back page has a: "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section but…

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 11, 1796  Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from Congress concerning debates on the controversial Jay Treaty with England.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For the term of 10 Years, A Likely healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 4 has other "reward" ads concerning slaves, with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section but causes no loss of readability, otherwise in very nice…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1890  The full front page is a nice winter-themed print: "Sleighing in Central Park During the Brief Winter Spell".
Prints inside include a half page: "A Runaway on the Brooklyn Side of the East River Bridge", plus a halfpg. of Aztecs by Frederic Remington which accompanies a fictional story. The doublepage centerfold is: "After The Opera" and there is another nice fullpg. Remington: "Trout Fishing Thru the Ice in the Canadian Wilderness", and a full page:…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 30, 1978

* John Wayne Gacy arrest
* Serial "killer clown" exposed
* Bodies discovered in crawl space

Here is nice issue on the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 18 (back page of the 1st section) has a heading: "27th Body Found in Home Near Chicago" with a 'hotline' notice for runaways to contact their families to let them know they are safe. 
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Backg…

DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER EXTRA, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1794

* 18th century runaway slave ad

A single sheet "Extra" edition. The front page taken up with ads with a runaway slave ad headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward" (see)
Complete as a single sheet issue, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

SAN LEANDRO REPORTER, Alameda County, California , October 9, 1880

* Rare Old West title

A very scarce and quite small newspaper of 4 pages.  A front page item: "A Runaway" is concerning a team of horses, and pg. 2 has: "Another Runaway" concerning a team of horses as well. The single sheet Supplement issue has all of the front page taken up with: "Affairs At the Hospital--The Facts of the Greatly Exaggerated Scandal".

Measures just 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, news agent's stamp in the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1839  Page 2 has: "Religious Belief of Witnesses", which tells of a court case in Boston in which the defendant argued that a potential witness should be disqualified since the required oath "to tell the truth... so help me God" with their hand on a Bible would be meaningless to them. It is interesting to note this tension was being argued in the 1830's. See images for details.
The back page has multiple ads offering rewards for the…

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Oct. 2, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has most of a column headed: "Important News from Deseret, Now Utah Territory--Indian Fight--The California Emigrants".
Among the many ads is one on the front page headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 6, 1836  

* Texas War for Independence
* Santa Anna to be tried & shot
* Creek War - Cherokees - Indians

The front page has a short report concerning the "outrages" due to the rescue of two runaway slaves.
Other articles inside include: "Lynching Among the Indians" "The Creek War" with reports from Fort Mitchell, Alabama; "The Cherokees" "From Florida" "Mexico & the United States" "Western Indians" and "Texas", the latter mentioning that the Mexicans had not…

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 1849 

* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper

The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, dark stain along the top, blank margin (see), generally very nice.

AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1811

* Uncommon publication
* 3 slavery notices

A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the ads are: "Runaway Negro" with details, and another: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which the highest price in cash will be paid."
Also: "150 Dollars Reward" for a runaway Negro man, James Ambly, with much…

DAILY REPUBLICAN, Lynchburg, Virginia, April 29, 1863 

* Rare Confederate publication

 A Confederate title we rarely have the opportunity to offer.
The front page begins with an editorial that dismisses the claim that the war will end any time soon. Also reports headed: "From the Northwest" "The Raid On McMinnville"; various reports: "From The North" "From Charleston" "From Chattanooga" "From Tennessee".
The back page has a lengthy article: "From Vicksburg" "The Yankee Gunboats Running…

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, July 5, 1797  

* Rare 18th century American publication

Curious that the title uses 5 different fonts. Page 3 has a report: "'Termination of the British Fleet Mutiny".
The back page is filled with ads including at least 3 reward ads for runaways, as well as: "To be Sold, the time of a stout, likely Negro Girl..." with particulars.
Four pages. This is from our private collection selected for inclusion because of its great…

PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 26, 1797  The front page includes a: "Two Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway indented servant girl, with details. Pages 2 and 3 have reports on the Napoleonic War including a letter signed in type: Buonaparte, which includes: "I shall send you immediately the ten standards which we have taken from the Pope in the different actions we have had with his troops...".
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen name of…

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, May 30, 1796  

* Bank of Baltimore, Maryland creation
* President George Washington letter

Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with; "An Act to Establish A Bank and Incorporate the Subscribers Thereto." which begins: "Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That a bank shall be established at Baltimore-town..." with all XXII sections.
Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed in type by the President; Go. Washington.
Page 4…

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Dec. 7, 1850 

* Rare Antebellum publication

Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
Among the articles: "Mississippi" which begins: "Gov. Quitman's message to the legislature of Mississippi is strongly in favor of secession and disunion..."; "Free Negroes at the South" "The Fugitive Slaves in Boston" "Deaths on the Prairies" its numbers of those who died in their trek across the Plains, including:…

DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 21, 1861 Among the front page reports are those headed: "Late Northern War News" "Attack on a Baltimore Ship by a Confederate Battery--Premature Reports of a Movement of General Banks' Division--The War in Missouri--A Skirmish in Western Virginia" plus a great wealth of subheads, this report taking half of the front page. Also on the ftpg. are: "The Ship Thomas Watson" "An Ex-congressman in Limbo" and more, including four "Runaway" ads.
Page 2 has:…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept.  14, 1816  Starting on the front page and continuing within is a great article describing  a banquet held in Paris to celebrate American Independence, which illustrates the great relationship held between both nations.
Another article within describes the mass migration of Negroes from in and around New Orleans to Appalachicola, Florida. Under "Law Question" is a great legal discussion regarding the condition (slave or free) of a child born to a free…

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 19, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Page 2 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reports on the death of President Zachary Taylor, with column heads: "Official Proceedings Of The Cabinet Consequent Upon Gen. Taylor's Death".
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this…

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 18, 1850 

* From the deep South
* Rare Antebellum publication

Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention…

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 20, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Merchants, planters, and…

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 4, 1796 

* Rare 18th century American title
* (2) slaves related advertisements
* Land for sale along the Potomac River

The full ftpg. is taken up with advertisements including 14 illustrated ship ads. The back page has 2 runaway slave ads. Also a land for sale for the Washington D.C. area. (see)
Four pages, nice condition.

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 17, 1796 

* President George Washington
* Patent signed in type
* Inventor Robert Dawson
* Improvement in bolting cloths

The back page has a document headed: "The United States of America...Letters Patent..." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. The document notes a patent has been given to: "...Robert Dawson...of Delaware...hath alleged that he hath invented a new and useful improvement in bolting…

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 24, 1864 

* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Abraham Lincoln
* General P. G. T. Beauregard

Not just a newspaper from the Confederate states, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has: "The War News--Affairs In the Valley & Around Gordonsville" which includes a dispatch signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, General (see photos). Also: "City Intelligence" "The New Year's Dinner to General Lee's Army" & other smaller items.…

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 19, 1864  

* From the capital of the Confederacy
* General William T. Sherman
* Sherman's March to the Sea
* Capture of Savannah close

Not just a newspaper from the Confederate, but from the capital of the Confederate states.
The front page has an editorial beginning: "The accounts from Nashville are the statements of the enemy, & must be received with much caution. It is probable that the real facts are somewhat coloured..." with much more.…

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 13, 1796 

* President George Washington
* Patent signed in type
* Inventor Robert Dawson
* Improvement in bolting cloths

Page 2 has a document headed: "The United States of America...Letters Patent..." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. The document notes a patent has been given to: "...Robert Dawson...of Delaware...hath alleged that he hath invented a new and useful improvement in bolting cloths...to…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836  Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, and stated to be furnished after a device of his. It consists of a cutting and stabbing knife, to the back which is fixed a pistol, the same handle serving…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836  Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave; "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston's orders, and stated to be furnished after a device of his. It consists of a cutting and stabbing knife, to the back which is fixed a pistol, the same handle serving…

ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, Florida, Nov. 8, 1944  

* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* 4th presidential election victory
* Unusual musical themed headline

Among the list of unusual newspaper headlines, this would rank near the top. See the photo for the "musical" announcement concerning the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt for an unprecedented fourth term: "OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING" printed in musical form.
At that time, the Rogers & Hammerstein production of "Oklahoma" was a runaway…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 21, 1955

* Detroit Red Wings - NHL Hockey
* Win regular season title 
* Bill Russell is NCAA tourney MVP

Page 14 has a two column heading: "Wings Take NHL Title With Easy 6-0 Runaway" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the Detroit Red Wings winning the 1954-55 regular season title.
Page 13 has a two column heading: "Russell Most Valuable NCAA Tourney Player" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear …

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 6, 1798

* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) runaway slave advertisements

The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 12 illustrated ship ads and 2 slave related ads. (see) Pages 2,3 & 4 have another slavery related ad.
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, damp staining at a few areas, generally nice.

AUGUSTA CHRONICLE & GEORGIA ADVERTISER, Feb. 4, 1826  

* Extremely rare publication
* Antebellum South

Rarely do we find antebellum newspapers from the Deep South, but here is one.
A great wealth of advertisements, many of which are illustrated including a back page "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. News of the day is found on page 2.
A rare opportunity for a very uncommon title from the South.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, much wear with some loss…

PENNSYLVANIA CORRESPONDENT, & FARMERS' ADVERTISER, Doylestown, May 26, 1806  

* Early 19th century Bucks County, Pennsylvania

This is the first of this title we have offered. 
The back page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is : "To Authorize the Secretary of War to issue land warrants; and for other Purposes" and the other; "Authorizing a Detachment from the Militia of the United States".
The back page also has a: "Six Cents Reward" for…

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 17, 1792  The front page features 21 illustrated ship ad making this a decorative issue. The ftpg. also has a small notice for the "Cincinnati of Pennsylvania" [The Society of Cincinnati] calling for a meeting of the standing committee.
The back page has an ad by Stephen Girard, for the sale of merchandise (including French Brandy).  This is the Stephen Girard of (eventual) banking fame, who is credited for having single-handedly saved…

PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 27, 1797 

* Rare 18th century American publication
* 3 runaway slave advertisements

This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue appeared on March 4, 1797 and the newspaper…

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 31, 1847  In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

STAR OF FLORIDA, Tallahassee, Middle Florida, Oct. 20, 1841

* Rare antebellum publication

We have had a few titles from Florida before the Civil War, but this is more rare than the others. Various news & ads of the day. The back page has an illustrated runaway slave ad.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852  Taking over 1 1/2 columns on page 2 is the very detailed: "Captain Stansbury's Expedition To The Great Salt Lake". This is a wonderful account of the journey, about which much can be found on the internet. The subheads include: "From the Literary World" "A Dutchman en Route" "A Happy Family on the Prairie" "Game Been & An Indian's Appetite" "Maine Coffins Outdone" and "A Party of Indian Women". 
Page 3 has: "An Important Slave Case…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 1, 1817  This issue has not one but two runaway slave advertisements with one on page 3 and the other on the back page.
News of the day and other ads. Four pages, some foxing, good condition.