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(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…

THE ROYAL GAZETTE, Hamilton, Bermuda, May 4, 1886  A nice opportunity for a 19th century issue from this tourist island. Included is a single sheet "Supplement' mostly taken up with: "Ceremony Laying the Foundation Stone of Trinity Church".
Six pages in total, never found nor trimmed, good condition.

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 13, 1802.  This title existed for 7 years, this being a volume 1 issue. 
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news with literature. Moreover, they were quite free in the matter of helping themselves to whatever crumbs might fall from other literary tables, and thus became…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1861  This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles are: "Southern News" "Davis's Message to the Confederate Congress" which takes almost a full page & is signed in type: Jefferson Davis; "President's Message" taking over a full page & signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. This is Lincoln's first state-of-the-union address to the nation.
Eight pages, water…

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.

Described…

MIDGET VILLAGE NEWS, Chicago, June, 1933  The masthead notes: "The World's Smallest Newspaper". This is the volume 1, number 1 issue.
This newspaper is not about a small village, but rather about a community of little people, created during the Expo Chicago in 1933. The Midget village, populated by Lilliputians, is a miniature-scale reproduction of the old Bavarian town of Dinkelspuhl, one of the few fortified towns in Europe. It was inhabited by115, had 45 buildings, its own municipal…

STARS & STRIPES, Southern Germany Edition, June 7, 1945   This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Russian Demand Holds Up Allied Control in Reich" "Reds Insist Britain, U.S. Quit Soviet Zone First" "Mindanao Caps Forced Back" and a photo headed: "Banzai Charge Ends in Death for Japs".
The back page has a photo and article of famed cartoonist Bill Mauldin.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, good…

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.

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 7, 1858  The first column of the front page has: "NATIONAL AFFAIRS" "The President's Message" "New Political Epoch in the United States" and more, signed in type: James Buchanan. This is followed by commentary regarding President James Buchanan's State of the Union Address.
The report takes the entire front page and continues on page 2. Additional reports from various Secretaries are also found within. 
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, some minor…

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 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1789  Among the articles are: "Calculus of the Ensuing Transit of Mercury" which includes an illustration; "Thoughts on Dueling" "Cruelty Towards Animals, Particularly Horses, Reprobated" and much more.
Near the back is news from: "America" with various items including laws for shipping, a report that the North Carolina constitution convention met to discuss the proposed document, and encouraged a Bill of Rights; a report from Kentucky, etc.
Enclosed…

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1860  

* Pre Civil War Southern tensions building
* Last State of the Union Address before outbreak

Many interesting articles within, including: "The Basis of Slavery" "Secession, Past and Present" "The Secession Movement--Charleston Correspondence--Outrages Upon New Yorkers in Savannah--State of Feelings in Virginia--The Truth in South Carolina" "Secession In The Senate--Shall we Have Peace or War?--A Southern Confederacy Announced" "Emigration from the Slave to…

THE WAR, New York, July 25, 1812   The entire front page is taken up with continued reports from "Congress" including discussion relating to the War of 1812.
Page 2 has an item beginning: "The royal printer at Montreal, on the reception of the news of war, called loudly upon his fellow subjects to arouse from their lethargy & prepare to defend the country. The present crisis (says he) is too alarming to be trifled with. All is at stake...".
Also: "The Conquest of Canada" plus a listing of:…

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.

THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29, 1822  A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early religious periodical from Western Penna. Gregory notes only two American institutions have any holdings. It apparently existed thru 1827.
The front page is taken up with the "Seneca Mission" with a report from the "Indian Council".
Sixteen pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.

THE ACORN, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, February, 1887  This small newspaper is part of the amateur press hobby that was popular in the latter decades of the 19th century. Printed on small presses by amateur printers, the content was typically whimsical and very localized. This is the volume 1, number 7 issue. Most such newspapers had a very short life.
Eight pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, great condition.

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 EMERALD, Boston, March 14, 1807  A small-size literary magazine, notable because it is just as issued: string bound and never-trimmed margins.
Twelve pages, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 3, 1864  
Inside has a full page with two prints of: "Election Day In New York" showing: "A Polling Place Among the 'Upper Ten' " and: "A Polling Place Among the 'Lower Twenty' " with a related article.
Also a page with 3 prints of : "Sketches From New York" including: "Entertainment in a Lager Beer Saloon" "A Lager Beer Brewery at Gutenberg, on the Hudson River" and: "A Garten Wirethschaft" with a related article. 
Twenty-four pages, great condition.

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. 

THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699  An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. 
Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.  The photos are representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary within…

BREWERY & SOFT DRINK WORKERS' JOURNAL, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1918  An interesting folio size newspaper for members of the: "International Union of United Brewery & Soft Drink Workers" from just a year before Prohibition. Two of the inside pages are in German. An interesting newspaper for display in a home bar, etc.
Four pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears, small binding slits at the spine margin, good condition. Should be handled with care.

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1909  This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achievements of the early 20th century - now well-over 100 years old. It would officially open in 1914.
Complete in 8 pages,…

VOSSA SENHORIA, Divinopolis, Brazil, 2003  A fascinating curiosity as this is the smallest newspaper in the world (as recognized by Guinness Book of Records). This monthly newspaper started in 1935 as a solution for creating a quality low-cost newspaper. Mostly in Portuguese, and containing 24 pages. Each issue is different so the issue you receive may differ from what is seen in the photo, but the format is the same. About the size of a postage stamp, it measures about 1 by 1 1/2 inches! …

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.
A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides (typical for the period), measuring 7 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches. Very nice, clean…

VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692  A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format as shown. Single sheet, measuring approximately 11"x7".

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.

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.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779  A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content in this issue.
At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news reports is almost entirely European in focus.
The plate of the Siege of Rhode Island called for is typically found in the…

THE NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, Dec. 29, 1881  A great title for a newspaper from this part of the country in the 19th century.
Many of the articles are literary-related, with various illustrated ads, however one interesting article: "Infant Outlaws" "Children Incarcerated in the San Francisco Industrial School & Forgotten--Inordinate Sentences".
Eight pages, minor binding holes at the blank spine, nice condition.

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 4, 1941  A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Germ of Counter-Revolution Already Sown In Moscow" "Retreating Russians Crimean Forces Split Into Two by German & Rumanian Units" "The Soviet Fleet of the Black Sea In a Dangerous Position" and more.
More war-related content inside.
Four pages, tiny binding…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 16, 1847  The back page has: "Letters From the Seat of War" the first datelined: "Camp at Agua Nueva, Mexico" concerning a recent victory, with credit to General Zachary Taylor. Then another letter beginning: "...I have seen the siege of Vera Cruz and was present at the surrender of 4,000 Mexican soldiers..." with details on the battle.
Four pages, very nice condition.

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 16, 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…

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 27, 1861  The front page has two maps titled: "THE REPORTED FIGHT AT PENSACOLA" and "THE NEW REBEL CAPITAL", being a detailed view of Nashville & vicinity.
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM THE GULF" "PROBABLE UNION VICTORY" "The Village Of Warrenton" "The Walls of Fort Pickens Reported Breached" "The New Capital of the Rebel Government" "Rebel Accounts from Port Royal" and more.
Eight pages, minor tears at margins, tape mend at the top…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Aug 20, 1898  The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War with reports headed: "THE THIRD U.S. VOLUNTEERS WILL MOVE IMMEDIATELY TO PORTO RICO" "General Wood Hesitated To Let the Regiment Land in Santiago, but Col. Ray Stood Up for His Georgans" "SPAIN PREPARING TO GIVE UP CUBA" "They Represent The Army" "Porto Rican Selections Nave Not Yet Been Made Up" "Morality Among the Natives in Santiago Is Truly Alarming" with more.
Complete in 12…

TAR PAPER, A Canadian military "camp" newspaper printed on-board the HMCS Uganda. As noted in the link, on February 5 1946, the Uganda sailed from Esquimalt for a South American cruise.  During that deployment she "rounded the Horn" west to east "under sail" and became the first ship of the Royal Canadian Navy to do so.  She returned to Esquimalt transiting from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the Panama Canal, arriving at Esquimalt on May, 17 1946, the date of this issue.
The full front…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1859  Among the first column heads on the front page are: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "The Preliminary Legal Proceedings in the Case of the Prisoners" "Old Brown's Harangue to the Court" "The Testimony of the Witnesses" "and more. The top of a middle column has: "The Insurgent Arrested at Carlisle".
Most of the front page is taken up with the John Brown Harper's Ferry content.
Eight pages, two interior leaves have a portion missing from the top obviously not affecting…

ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 11, 1853  Formatted much like Harper's Weekly, but published 4 years previous to that more famous title. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication, as noted on page 15.
The front page has a print of: "Barn Destroyed, with Cows, Near Albany, New York".  Other prints within include a nice: "View of Charleston, South Carolina" "Foundation of the New Custom House at Charleston" "Trinity College, Hartford, Conn." "The State House, or Independence Hall"…

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 6, 1783  The front page has items noting in part: "... received from Charleston, South Carolina...the inhabitants lived in the greatest friendship with each other...every thing remained quiet..." Also: "The American Congress deals with some financial issues. Then a letter from New York.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the back page, good condition.

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 25, 1820  Dominating the front page are 18 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe. 
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, moderate margin wear, minnow loss to a lower corner.

THE TIMES, London, England, 1797  Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788.
An opportunity for a very nice issue of this iconic title with a decorative red-ink tax stamp at the top.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

THE SPECTATOR, New York, Dec. 18, 1799  The entire front page is filled with various war-related reports from Europe, most relating to Napoleon Buonaparte's campaign. These reports carry over to page 2 where is found a lengthy: "Dispatch From Buonaparte" signed by him in type: Buonaparte. 
Four pages, irregular at the spine & reglued at portions, no loss to any content.

NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1865  The front page has reports on the closing moments of the Civil War, including: "TAYLOR'S SURRENDER" "Gen. Canby's Official Announcement of the Fact" "The Surrender Made on the 4th of May" "Terms the Same as Those  Granted to Gen. Lee" "No Rebel Forces Now in Arms East of the Mississippi" and more.
Also on the front page: "The Assassination" "The Conspirators" "Proclamation by the President--Rebel Pirates in Foreign Ports" signed in type: Andrew Johnson; "The Reward…

THE SHAKER, Shakers, Albany County, New York, November, 1872  This title is: "Published Monthly, by and Under the Direction of the Mt. Lebanon Bishopric" as noted in the masthead. It is for those in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced.
Much religious content as might be expected.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

DAILY DENVER TIMES, Colorado, Nov. 23, 1881  The Denver area, part of the Territory of Kansas, was sparsely settled until the late 1850s. In July, 1858, a small placer deposit yielded about 20 troy ounces of gold, the first significant gold discovery in the Rocky Mountain region.
News spread rapidly and by spring of 1859 teams of thousands of gold seekers arrived and the Pike's Peak Gold Rush was under way. In the following two years about 100,000 gold seekers flocked to the region.
The…

THE WORLD, New York, March 8, 1861  Page 4 has pre-war column heads: "State Of The Nation" "Seizure of Forts In Texas" "Captain Bill Refuses to Surrender" "The Inaugural Is Peace" "Appointments by the New Administration" & more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, various wear at the two folds & margins, some breaks at the fold juncture.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1814  This is from a critical period in the War of 1812, as the British had taken this city just over 3 months prior, burning the White House, Capitol, and many public buildings.
Most of this issue is taken up with war reports, with most of the front page consumed by: "The Investigation - Report" concerning the conduct of American offers in the war. Other items are headed: "The Enemy in the Rappahannock" "Reward of an Intruder" "Correspondence…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, July 14, 1818  Page 2 has a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Capture of Pensacola" which includes a detailed report signed by Adj. General Robert Butler, a "General Order" signed by: Andrew Jackson, and several of rrelated reports.
President Monroe, ordered Jackson to this area to defend the U.S. borders. But instead of defending the United States, Jackson invaded Spanish West Florida on May 24, 1818, and occupied Pensacola with his troops for fourteen days…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1861 The front page has some great column heads on the Civil War including some just preceding the historic Battle of Bull Run: "THE INSURRECTION" "Progress Of The Grande Army" "Details of the Movements of the National Troops" "Scenes at Fairfax Court-House" "Important Rumor from Pensacola" "Insurgents Landing at Sewell's Point" "Skirmishing in Missouri" "Movements of the Rebels" "The Advance on Fairfax' "A Secession Outbreak in Illinois" and more.
Eight pages, very…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1865  Among the one column heads on the follow-up events to the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT PROCLAMATIONS" "The Belligerent Rights of the Rebels at the End" "All Nations Warned Against Harboring Their Privateers" "Restoration of Law in the State of Virginia" "The Flight Of Jeff Davis" "His Capture Probable" "Important Session of the Anti-Slavery Society" "Speeches of Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison, Mrs. Harper, Geo. Thompson & Others".
Page 5 includes: "The Trial…

THE DAILY STATE REGISTER, Carson City, Nevada, Dec. 6, 1872  Situated just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue from its heyday during the mining era has various news, ads and notices on the front page, with much news on pages 2 and 3.
Carson City is named for the famed mountain man Kit Carson & is about 30 miles south of Reno. It originated as a stopover for California bound emigrants, but developed into a city with the Comstock Lode, a silver strike in the…

NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 21, 1858  The front page has a "Postscript" report on the famous boxing match between Morrissey and Heenan.
The column heads: "The Great Prize Fight" "The Combat of Morrissey and Heenan for the Championship" "Morrissey The Victor" with a half column report. An editorial on the notable boxing match is inside.
Also within is aa report: "The Return of an Intended Slaver" noting in part: "The bark Isle de Cuba...proceeded as far as St. Michaels when Capt. Dobson asked the crew…

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1865  The front page has: "Trial Of Capt. Wirz" "Thursday's Proceedings" "Continued Evidence of the Horrible Treatment of Our Prisoners".
Henry Wirz was a Confederate Army officer during the Civil War. He was the commandant of Andersonville Prison, a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp in Georgia where nearly 13,000 Union Army prisoners of war died as a result of inhumane conditions. After the war, Wirz was tried and executed for conspiracy and murder relating to his…

THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Nov. 22, 1814  This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
The front page includes: "A Proclamation" by the President for a day of thanksgiving & prayer, signed in type: James Madison. Also: "Fort Erie Evacuated and Blown Up", plus an Act of Congress also signed by the President: James Madison.
Inside has a variety of war-related articles including: "American Privateers" "Cruise of the David Porter" "Privateer Saratoga Arrived"…

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 27, 1864  Page 4 begins with an endorsement for "The Union Ticket" candidates: "For President...Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. Vice President...Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee", plus the candidates for state offices, and a list of the electors.
Various war-related reports include: "From Sheridan's Army" "From the Rebel States" "From Chattanooga" Hood Superseded by Beauregard..." and more.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 2, 1787  Two-thirds of page 7 is taken up with: "American News". It is most taken up with a report from Thomas Jefferson, at the time the ambassador to the court of France, relating to the trade in tobacco & rice, plus other matters.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.  Red tax stamp at the bottom of page 2. 

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 10, 1844  Page 6 has: "Obituary Solemnities - Commodore David Porter", one of the more notable names in U.S. naval history. Included is a graphic portrayal of the "Order Of The Procession" with considerable text on his life, taking nearly 2 pages.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition.

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1861  

* History about to be made
* Southern defiance continues

Among reports inside: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion" "From South Carolina" "The Convention--No Alliance With Free States...The Slave Trade to Be Revived" "Anarchy In Texas - High-Handed Doings of the Traitor Convention" "The Virginia Ultimatum" "Rhode Island to Join the Confederacy - New York to Be Crushed".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to a single sheet, some dirtiness and…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, a pair of consecutive issues dated Oct. 3 and 10, 1818  Inside has: "Naval Court" which takes two pages & is signed: J. Chauncey. Also: "Arbuthnot and Armbrister" & "Treasury Circular".
Taking 4 pages in the Oct. 3 issue is the: "Constitution of Illinois" which concludes in the first 3 pages of the Oct. 10 issue.
Also in the Oct. 10 issue is: "President Adams' Correspondence" "Wealth of Virginia" "Indian Lands" "Travelers In America" & a lengthy list of…

Monthly Supplement of THE PENNY MAGAZINE, London, Nov. 30, 1833  This entire issue is focused on: "The Commercial History Of A Penny Magazine--No. III", and more generally the history of printing since the 16th century. There are several related prints throughout.
Complete in 8 pages, disbound, 7 by 11 inches, good condition.

THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England  Nov. 11, 1704  A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #15. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Method of the Dissenters Towards Peace & Union".
A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 1/2 inches, various foxing, nice condition.
 

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 26, 1806  The back page is mostly taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One of the Acts concerns providing money for the support of the military, and another for erecting lighthouses in Massachusetts.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5, 1813  Much reporting on the War of 1812 with nearly 6 pages of accounts under the heading: "Events Of The War". Included are items from Mobile with a Proclamation signed in type by: James Wilkinson; a report with small heading: "Capture of York [Toronto], in Canada" with much detail. Other items include: "Blockade of the Chesapeake" "American Prizes" "Gen. Z. M. Pike", a report from Sackett's Harbor signed in type by: Z. M. Pike, and other items.
The back…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1812   The middle of the front page has a nice letter under: "Naval Chronicle" headed: "Official Letter from Capt. Jones of the Wasp sloop, to the Secretary of the Navy" which is official account of the naval battle which resulted in the capture of the British ship Frolic. The report is signed: Jas. Jones.
The top of page 2 has: "Our Country's Naval Glory" "capture of Another First Class English Frigate" which is a nice account of the capture of the…

MATSON LINE WIRELESS - THE SEA BAG, no date is noted but it would appear to be from the ending days of World War II. This was an "in- house" newspaper for the: "Matson Navigation Company - The Oceanic Steamship Company".
The front page headline: "United Nations Refuse Jap Offer" with essentially the entire four pages taken up with related reports on the ending events of the war.
Four pages, 9 by 12 inches, good condition

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1822  A page 2 report states that: "...the Great Dam across the Hudson, at Fort Edward, is completed, and filled...It is 30 feet high, and 900 feet long...It has been constructed to supply the Northern Canal with water. "
Then another report on the Erie Canal noting: "...that Stephen Van Rensselaer...engaged Professor A. Eaton, of Troy, to take a Geological and Agricultural Survey of the Great Canal...from Albany to Buffalo, a distance of 360 miles..." and…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Oct. 15, 1803  The top of page 2 has: Congress" which begins: "Is to meet at Washington on Monday next. The Louisiana treaty must immediately be taken up; as by one of its stipulations, the ratification must be on or before the first appropriations..." and much more.
Page 2 also has a curious & brief item: "Buonaparte has declared he will eat his Christmas dinner in London."
Four pages, some foxing, a bit irregular at the blank spine…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1811  Page 2 has over half a column headed: "British Account Of the Affair Between the President and Little Belt."
This notable naval event is known as the Little Belt Affair, a battle involving the U.S. frigate President and the British HMS Little Belt. The encounter took place off the North Carolina coast and was one of many incidents and events that led to the War of 1812.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, an archival repair near the spine, good…

THE VICTORY NOTE, "Published by the Government Loan Organization Second Federal Reserve District", New York, April 26, 1919  This is the volume 1, number 6 issue of a little paper focused on "victory loans" from just after the end of World War I.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 24, 1797  Page 3 has commentary concerning President Adams' recent address to Congress, followed by the response of the House to the President.
Page 3 also has an address by Napoleon to his soldiers, noting in part: "I am now satisfied with you---The army of Italy has hitherto conquered by their courage & their intrepidity, the warlike legions of the Emperor; their discipline & their humanity have triumphed over calumny and malevolence..."…

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1796  Included is a very interesting article titled: "Present State of Printing and Bookselling in America" which is great for our hobby as there is talk of newspaper printing as well, including; "...people of North America manufacture their own paper...The newspapers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are unequaled whether considered with respect to wit & humour, entertainment, or instruction. Every capital town on…

THE HERALD; A GAZTTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 7, 1795  Page 3 has a report from Augusta, Georgia, being a letter signed by Timothy Pickering concerning a treaty with the Creek Indians. This is followed by a report from the Knoxville which begins: "Notwithstanding the Creeks have solicited the mediation of the President...to restore peace between them and the Chickasaws...that no parties would go out to war against the Chickasaws..." with much more.
Four pages, nice condition.

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 27, 1796  Page 2 has a curious article headed: "Amorous Fracas!" beginning: "The boxing match which lately happened between two elderly maiden ladies of fashion in the vicinity of Merrion Square..." with the details.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.

NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, June 10, 1865  A decidedly racist newspaper which began well before the Civil War & lasted a few years after. As such, their reporting on war events provide a contrasting perspective beyond most other Northern newspapers.
Among the reports: "The Assassination Trial" "The Military Court in Washington" "Continuation of the Proceedings" "Executions For Treason" "General Sherman's Report" takes most of the page & has incredible detail; "The Restoration of the…

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 26, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 14, 1860  With Lincoln's election determined, much national focus is on the slavery issue and the secession of Southern states. 
Among the articles: "Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet" "The Slaver Cora--Escape Of The First Mate" "Why Not Compromise?" "What Is Asked of the North--Mr. Iverson's Speech" "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT - From South Carolina" "Feeling In Texas" "Secession In War" "The Science of Astronomy & the Ethics of Slavery" and more.
Eight pages, good condition.

THE SOUTHERN PHILATELIST, Charleston, South Carolina, March, 1890  A monthly magazine themed on stamp collecting. Has 24 pages plus the outer wrappers, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, still in nice condition. 

PHILADEPHIA DAILY NEWS, Aug. 9, 1974 The front page tells it all with the huge type proclaiming: "IT'S OVER" with the large photo of President Richard Nixon hugging his daughter, Julie Eisenhower. A significant front page on the resignation of Nixon from the presidency. Some of the interior leaves are missing so this is not a complete issue, but it is essentially the front page which gives this issue displayablility and historic value. Very nice condition, tabloid-size measuring about 12 by 15…

MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New York, Sept. 1, 1858  In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc."
This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead. Some masonic content but other items as well.
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.

(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY -- the first year: 1857 A lot of 5 issues but all in '2nd rate' condition. Very few illustrations from this initial year.

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Jan. 3, 1872  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2,300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.  All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of which are illustrated.
Four pages, 11 3/4 by 17 3/4 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, very nice condition.

PUNCHINELLO, New York, Aug. 6, 1870  This is number 19 issue of this famous title known for its satirical content directed at the various social and political issues of the day. Inspired by the English publication Punch, it existed only from April 2 to December 14, 1870.

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…

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 21, 1761  The front page has an interesting article complaining of the high prices to witness the coronation of George III, who would be coronated the following day. Included is some history on the prices to witness previous coronations.
Page 2 has a report from New York concerning allocating funds: "...for the service of the troops in our American colonies..." during the French & Indian War.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, red tax stamp, good…

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.

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.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 27, 1901  The front page has a small one column heading: "A Wild Oil Gusher Is Alarming Texas". The great Spindletop oil gusher was discovered earlier in the same year. 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.
Eight pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, a little light staining, generally…

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 10, 1941  A very curious newspaper, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The bottom half of the front page has two column heads on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "Heavy American Shipping Losses" "Two Battleships and Aircraft Carrier Sunk" with various details (see), being the Nazi report of the attack upon Pearl Harbor. The rest of the front page has various…

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…

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 15 1795  Page 3 has a report from "Pittsburgh" noting in part: "...accounts from General Wayne's head quarters any Greenville inform us that the Indians were coming in from all quarters to the Treaty...". This is followed by a report from Albany concerning the Indians.
The back page has: "More About the Treaty" being a list of 7 reason why the Senate will not consent to ratifying the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, very nice…

THE TATLER, London, June 15, 1710  This newspaper was founded in the year previous by Richard Steele who used the nom de plume "Isaac Bickerstaff, Esquire", the first such consistently adopted journalistic persona.
Steele's idea was to publish the news and gossip heard in London coffeehouses, hence the title, leaving the subject of politics to the newspapers. To assure complete coverage of local gossip, a reporter was placed in each of the city's popular coffeehouses: accounts of manners and…

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.

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 ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH -- STADIUM EXTRA, September 8, 1998  This "Stadium Extra Edition" reports Mark McGwire's breaking of Roger Maris' single season home run record. This issue is unique and quite difficult to find as it was only available at the stadium. Great to have this report in a St. Louis paper.
Complete in 20 pages, nice condition, some typical ink smudging (as is typical on most issues). Very displayable and historic - even if a bit tainted due to the controversy over…

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…

THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-12  One of the more famous of the early newspapers - founded by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring approximately 8 by 11 1/2 inches. 

THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England  1704-1705  A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.
Note: Upon request, we also have issues of "The Rehearsal".

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 10, 1759  Pages 6 and 7 contain nearly one-third of a page with reports headed: "America" with one report noting in part: "...General Court of the Massachusetts Bay have...made provision for the raising forthwith 5,000 men..." with more on this. Also: "A fresh misunderstanding has broke out between the Creek Indians and the Spaniards on the confines of South Carolina."
There is also a letter from Albany with nice reports on the French & Indian War noting in…