Historic Newspapers: Search Results

(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…

OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856  A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising.  One of the more decorative mastheads of the era.  Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc.  All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single-issue price. The image shown is an example of the look and condition of a typical paper from this lot.  Actual issues vary within the date…

(10) A lot of ten "OLD WEST" newspapers from California, dating in the 1870's through 1890's, and priced at a bargain due to edge tears, mends, wear, etc. which makes them somewhat 2nd-rate. The set will contain at least 5 different titles, and no two issues will have the same date. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a significantly reduced price.
A nice lot for a dealer or someone wishing to begin a collection.  Many period ads and much news of the day. …

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.

(7) The CIVIL WAR:  a lot of 7 issues all non-New York titles from during the Civil War and all have war reports.  A great set for a reseller or for someone looking to obtain authentic Civil War newspapers at a discounted price, and all are in average or better condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809  A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall, quite nice.

(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 issues, with at least 5 different titles, dating from the 1820's - 1890's, in average or better condition--not a damaged or 2nd-rate lot. No pulpish newspapers.  A great value. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this lot.
* Half-lots are available and multiple lots may be available. Be in touch if interested.

(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 second-rate American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have light staining, small edge tears, minor close-trimming and/or more than typical toning or wear. They will not have missing pages or cut-outs.  A great lot for a dealer, those doing research, or someone wishing to begin a collection when condition is not particularly important. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If…

(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York  A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.

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. 

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.

(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's  A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day.  Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue.  Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.

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.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 23, 1864  The front page has: "THE PRESIDENCY: Fremont and Cochrane" with 1 1/2 columns of coverage including both candidates' letters of withdraw.
Additionally, the front page column heads on the Civil War include: "FROM SHERIDAN" "More About the Victory" "Our Troops In Full Pursuit" "We Have Over 7,000 Prisoners" "The Rebels Make a Stand at Fisher's Hill" and more.
Had Fremont not withdrawn, Lincoln would likely not have been elected & would not have been…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov.  23, 1872  The prime content is on the front page, three prints: "The Fire at Boston". Inside has a half page map: "Plan of Boston, Showing The Extent of the Fire." 
The Great Boston Fire of 1872 was Boston's largest fire and still one of the most costly fire-related property losses in American history.
Also within is a doublepage centerfold: "The Voyage to China...". Other prints include: "Waterspouts on the Mediterranean", "The New City Museum,…

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…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895  This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations of golf shots, most of a comic theme.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Convention at Minneapolis", a nice full page of: "M. Louis Pasteur In His Laboratory" "a full page of: "The New York Terminal of…

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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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 DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, June 17, 1868  The front page has a notable report titled: "The Georgia Military Outrage". This reports on the assassination of G. W. Ashburn who was a Georgia politician assassinated by the Ku Klux Klan in Columbus, Georgia for his pro-African-American sentiments. He was the first murder victim of the Klan in Georgia. The report is extensive, taking over 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, 3 old tape mends inside, otherwise very nice condition.

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…

THE STANDARD, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, Sept. 8, 1887  Rarely do we find newspapers from this part of Texas, north east of Dallas and not far from the Arkansas border. Various news and ads of the day. 
Four pages, large folio size, loose at the irregular spine, various small margin tears. Somewhat fragile & must be handled carefully. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
 

(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1870's  A nice lot of ten issues from this fascinating period---the 'golden age' of American inventiveness---with much coverage of the latest inventions & improvements of the day, with illustrations. The images shown are only representative of the look, condition, and format of the issues you will receive.  Actual issues vary, but will be in equal or better condition than those shown, and will be dated in the 1870's.  Good shape.

(5) A lot of five newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.

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…

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, 1849  Although this issue does not have specific gold rush content, it is a great “period” item with 1849 in the dateline. The issue contains many ads related to California and westward expansion, including several that have small wood-cut prints. The images shown are representative of the condition and format of the issue you will receive, but actual dates vary within 1849. Several reports are present which illustrate the news of the day from this significant period in…

NEW YORK TIMES, 1865-1866  A lot of five issues of the New York Times from just after the Civil War, each with a report of a baseball game. These issues provide a mid-19th century perspective of America’s favorite pastime. Some browning, generally nice condition. The images shown are representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.

A lot of seven "Old West" newspapers, each with a different title from California dating in the 1870's through 1890's. A nice opportunity for a mini-set of different "Wild West" titles at a bargain price. A wealth of both news reports and ads of the day. Keep in mind, issues from this period can be fragile and must be handled with care.

FIGARO IN LONDON, London, 1833  An English comic newspaper of the early 19th century, founded in 1831 and running for almost 8 years. It was the forerunner for the much more popular "Punch" magazine. There is a nice comic illustration in the masthead. Four pages, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, nice condition. The photo shown is generic, but the issue you will receive will be very similar.

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., 1849  James Buchanan, who would be President of the United States from 1857-1861, earlier served several offices at the federal level, including Congressman from 1821-31; Senator from 1837-1845, Secretary of State from 1845-9, and then Ambassador to England, 1853-1856.
This newspaper was subscribed to by Buchanan while a Senator, obviously living in Washington, D.C. at the time, and the name at the top: "Mr. Buchanan" was hand-penned by an employee at the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1865  The front page prints include: "The Ocean Monitor 'Dictator' ", "Hon. William Dennison, Postmaster General" and "General H. W. Slocum". Inside has a full page print: " 'Tween Decks After Action--News From Home".
Other prints include: "New Year's Day in Savannah--General Sherman's Reception at Mr. Green's" "Christmas-Day in Savannah--General Sherman's Christmas Dinner at Mr. Green's" "The Late Edward Everett" "Rear View of the Howlett House Battery as…

THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 18, 1845  One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same title in May, 1844. Two months later, it became the "Official Journal of the Hawaiian Government" and remained so until…

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 24, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "General Grant's Department" "Longstreet To Be Cut Off" "Gen. Burnside Still Holding Out at Knoxville" "Severe Fighting on the 19th & 20th" "Later From Port Royal "The Siege of Charleston" & more.
Eight pages, good condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 4, 1863  On the front page under "Victory of Kit Carson Over the Indians" is a report that reads, in full: "From Albuquerque papers of August, we learn that on the 28th of July Colonel Kit Carson, with part of the First New Mexico regiment, had a fight with the Navajoe Indians beyond Ft. Canby. The Indians were defeated, with the loss of thirteen killed and over twenty wounded, and many prisoners."
Other news of the day with much on the war. Some lite foxing, otherwise in…

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 23, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "FARRAGUT" "Granger Within 500 Yards of Fort Morgan" "Land Operations Against Mobile" "The Union Prisoners In Georgia" "Affecting Narrative of the Sufferings of the Inmates" "Shocking Barbarity of Their Treatment" "Urgent Appeal to President Lincoln" "SHERMAN" "Movements of Wheeler's Rebel Forces--Capture of Trains by the Enemy..." "Sheridan" "Lee Reported Marching Up the Valley with a Large Force" and…

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 22, 1864  This issue has: "The War News" "Wilmington" "From Georgia" "The Situation At Atlanta" "From Grant's Army" "Another Proclamation From Lincoln" and more including the always interesting editorial with a decidedly Confederate bias.
Complete as a single sheet issue with a one column masthead (typical in Southern papers late in the war), nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1852  The front 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...". 
Uncle Tom's Cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It had a profound effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the U.S., and is said to have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War. 
In the U. S., Uncle Tom's…

(20) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of 20 damaged American newspapers dating from 1820 - 1899, containing at least 5 different titles within the lot. The issues may have staining, edge tears, close-trimming, heavy foxing & wear, missing pages, cut-outs, etc.  A great lot for a dealer, someone wishing to begin a collection when the condition is not a concern, or scrapbooking. Please note the shipping & handling for this lot. If purchasing folders, we recommend purchasing at least 5 folders for this…

THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Dec. 29, 1864  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From Virginia" "The Confederate Congress" "The War News" "Letter From Richmond" "Later From the North" "Description of the Fight In Tennessee" "The Yankees & Canada" " "The Latest from Nashville--Yankee Dispatches" "A Rebuke to Lincoln" and more.
The back page is mostly taken up with ads & notices but also has: "Siege Matters--538th Day" and a few other bits on the war.
Complete as a single…

(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's, Ballou's, and/or similar. Well over 25 prints from 1866-1899! Each will have only minor (typical) wear, foxing, and toning. Centerfold prints, if present, will only have minor binding holes. 
Multiple lots may be available. Inquire.

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 22, 1862  The predominant feature is the large front page Civil War map headed: "SCENE OF GEN. POPE'S MOVEMENTS IN VIRGINIA--Showing the Positions of Warrenton, Fredericksburg, Gordonsville, Richmond, & the line of the Virginia Central & other Railroad Connections."
Several front page column heads on the Civil War with one-third of the front page taken up with a listing of casualties, by name, headed: "The Late Battles Before Richmond" "Official List of…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 16, 1829  Page 3 has an article with a small head: "Gen. Houston" which has some speculation on why this former governor of Tennessee is leaving, ending with: "...They relate to domestic misfortunes. He has not only resigned the governor's chair of Tennessee--but abandoned the state, and for ever!"  Of course, in a few years he would earn some acclaim for his efforts in Texas.
An article: "The Creek Indians" includes: "...directed to remove his agency west…

THE BROADSIDE, October 2, 1878  This was a short-lived political campaign newspaper published in Boston, during the 1878 congressional and state election season. The paper was strongly associated with the Greenback and anti-monopoly political movements that emerged in response to the economic hardships following the Panic of 1873. This issue carried the headline “The Nation's Money,” suggesting a focus on one of the era's most contentious issues: currency reform and the debate over paper…

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…

THE NONCONFORMIST, London, January 22, 1851  This is the first of this title we have offered. It contains a wide variety of news, including several reports headed "America". Printed in the masthead: "The Dissidence of Dissent And The Protestantism of the Protestant Religion."
This is the very first of this title we have encountered.
Complete in 20 pages, 9 1/4 by 14 inches, great condition.

THE TOMAHAWK, "Saturday Journal of Satire", London, England, April 10, 1869  Info on the "NCSE" website notes: "This title first appeared May 11, 1867, being a weekly paper by Arthur W. Beckett, and lasting only through 1870. The title ‘Tomahawk’ was borrowed from William Makepeace Thackeray, the novelist, satirist, illustrator and editor whose spirit so influenced the men behind Tomahawk; his 1852 novel "Men’s Lives" describes a journal editor who is known in particular for his savage…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 8, 1861  Pages 2 and 3 contain much text headed: "The Civil War In America" with subheads including; "Operations on Land" "Naval Operations" "The Confederate States" "The Northern States" "The Federal Government" "The Border Slave States" and more.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton. 
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1857  Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "Important From Utah" which has the largest news on the Utah War, the U.S. troops against the Mormons of Utah. A few bits include: "...reports of the hostile disposition of the Mormons towards the United States forces which have been dispatched to their Territory..." and: "...that the Mormons had burnt three government trains (75 wagons) near Green River..." and much, much more.
This is…

THE POST, Lancaster & Philadelphia, Nov. 8, 1884  A nice and rather dramatic issue on the election of Grover Cleveland as President, with a huge portrait of him on the front page captioned; "OUR NEXT PRESIDENT "The Kind of a 'Sheriff' Who Will Turn The Rascals Out" with related front page heads on the election results.
The back page has an equally large portrait or: "OUR NEXT VICE PRESIDENT" "Counted Out Once--This Time Fraud Will Not Be Triumphant" with related heads on the election…

SCOTTISH AMERICAN JOURNAL, New York, April 16, 1863   As the title would suggest this newspaper focuses on Scottish-themed reports for the Scottish residents in the New York vicinity. A weekly newspaper with various news items and ads including a full page of news from Scotland, plus some items on the Civil War.
The masthead includes an engraving of thistle.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE OCEAN WAVE, U.S. Flagship San Francisco, Honolulu, H.I., July 19, 1892  As noted on page 2 his newspaper was: "Published & Printed on board the U.s. Cruiser 'San Francisco, Flagship of the Pacific Station", its home port being Honolulu. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.
There is front page text on the celebration of the 4th of July, the ink used for printing this issue being blue. 
This cruiser was launched in 1889 and was involved in the Spanish-American War and WWI, being…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 10, 1864  
Inside has a full page with two prints of: "Peyton Falls, Allegheny County, Virginia" and: "In A Brazilian Forest: Waiting For A Shot".
Near the back is most of a page taken up with a print of: "The Town and Port of Nassau, New Providence, Bahama Islands" with a related article. 
Twenty-four pages, great condition.

NEW YORK ENQUIRER FOR THE COUNTRY, Aug. 25, 1826  This newspaper was published by Mordecai Manuel Noah who is credited with being the first Jew born in the United States to reach national prominence. With his last name of Noah he thought it appropriate to have an engraving of Noah's ark in the masthead. 
One of his earlier positions was a post with the State Dept. as Consul to the Kingdom of Tunis where he rescued American citizens kept as slaves by Moroccan masters. Allegedly, Noah was removed…

THE DEMOCRATIC STANDARD, Eureka, Humboldt County, California, July 10, 1880  A quite scarce title from Northern California filled with various news and advertisements of the day, several of the ads being illustrated.
The content is nothing notable, but the layout certainly is. All of pages 2 and 3 are printed upside down. As such, quite collectable. 
Never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, news agent's stamp in the masthead, very nice condition.

THE WAR, New York, March 8, 1814  The entire front page is taken up with various "Documents" explaining the causes of the failure of the Americans on the Northern Frontier and which accompanied the report of the Secretary of War. Included are 6 letters signed in type: H. Dearborn.
Much reporting on the War of 1812 continues on page 2, and page 2 is mostly taken up with: "Rodgers' Cruise" being his letter to the Secretary of the Navy, signed: John Rodgers. Also within: Military Movements"…

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 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…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 7, 1898  The front page has various reports on the Spanish-American War as well as a notable maritime tregedy, the latter featuring a nice print captioned: "The French Steamer La Bourgogne, Which Was Suik with Over 600 Passengers in a Collision with the Cromartyshire..."
Front page war reports are headed: "DOES THE LULL AT PRESENT MEAN THE COMING OF PEACE? "Military & Naval Operations Seem To Be at a Standstill for the President" "Rumors of Peace…

THE SCHOOL FRIEND, Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug 1, 1847  The top of the front page notes this is: "Devoted to Educational Purposes", published monthly.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one, larger sheet, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, very good condition.

THE LIBERATOR, Boston, May 10, 1861  This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
Among the articles: "What Of The Slaves?" "Treason & Disunion Avowed" "Fugitive Slaves" "The Relation of the Anti-Slavery Cause to the War" "Letter On The War" "The Results of the Conflict" "The Contented Slaves" "Colored Men & The War" with more.
Four…

GUNNISON DAILY REVIEW, Colorado, May 30, 1882  An uncommon title from this boom mining town in the southwestern quadrant of Colorado, tucked in a valley amidst the Rocky Mountains.
Gunnison boomed in the late 1870's and early 1880's and was once the home of Wyatt Earp and "Texas Jack". Today there are some 5500 residents of Gunnison.
This is a typically Western newspapers with local news, including mining-related reports, and a wealth of Western-style advertisements. 
Four pages, rejoined at the…

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…

THE DAILY OREGONIAN, Portland, Aug. 31, 1874  This is the oldest continuously published newspaper on the West Coast, having begun in 1850. Typical news and ads of the day.
Four pages, archival mends across the central fold, generally in good condition.

NEW YORK EVENING POST, June 1, 1802  This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, 18 of which are illustrated ship ads. Various news items of the day from Jefferson's administration.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, some margin tears, an archival mend at the spine.

UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, March 16, 1832  This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also, curiously, superseded by the same title as well.
Its most striking feature is the very large & deep masthead, taking close to half of the front page, and which…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, April 22, 1863  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: "The Civil War In America" takes nearly a full page; "The Threatened Military Despotism" "War News of the Week" "A Talk with Rebels Under a Flag of Truce--Secesh Anxious for the Health of Sam Medary and The Crisis" "Despotism in Missouri" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

Described as "The…

DAILY JOURNAL, Pioche, Nevada, May 27, 1875  The first settlement of the area was in 1864 with the opening of a silver mine, but it was abandoned when Indians launched a series of raids and massacres. It was resettled in 1868 and François Pioche bought the town in 1869. By the early 1870s, it had grown to become one of the most important silver-mining towns in Nevada.
Because of the remoteness which allowed Indian raids to occur, the town had a reputation for being one of the roughest towns in…

THE WORLD, New York, March 12, 1861  The back page has a brief article with a crude design of: "The Southern Flag" with a few details. 
Page 4 has pre-war column heads: "State Of The Nation" "Fort Sumter To Be Evacuated" "A Permanent Constitution Adopted by the Southern Confederacy" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, various wear at the two folds & margins, a small hole in the dateline.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 26, 1831  An inside page has a nice report on the ceremonies of the laying of the cornerstone of the city of Ararat. This was the project of Mordecai M. Noah, who is acknowledged to be the first American born Jew to rise to national prominence. His city of Ararat was to be a Jewish homeland in America, and was situated on Grand Island in the Niagara River. This report takes about three-quarters of a page.
Just above this report is one headed: "Domestic…

SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 8, 1803  The front page begins with two Acts of the Mass. legislature: "An Act to cede to the United States the jurisdiction of a tract of land on White-head Island in Penobscot Bay, for a lighthouse." The other is: "An Act to cede to the United States the Jurisdiction of a tract of Land on Martha's Vineyard, and the building erected thereon by this Commonwealth as an Hospital" both signed by the governor: Caleb Strong.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1807  Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Chesapeake Affair" which is a report, as noted near the beginning: "...the Secretary of the Navy laid before the committee of the House of Representatives on Aggressions, a detailed statement of the circumstances attending the outrage committed on the Chesapeake...".
 The Chesapeake–Leopard affair was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 22, 1807, between the British HMS Leopard

NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1865  Nearly two columns of the front page are taken up with: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Review of the Testimony by Special Judge-Advocate Bingham" "The Law of Evidences as to Conspiracies" "Parties Need Not by Present to be Implicated" "The Trial Concluded At Last" and more.
Items within include: "The Homeward March" on the soldiers returning from the fields of battle; "Out-Door Sports - Base Ball", a lengthy report including the box score.
Eight pages, very nice…

THE DAILY STATE REGISTER, Carson City, Nevada, Dec. 5, 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, Nov. 15, 1858  The front page is entirely taken up with many reports headed: "OUR INDIAN WARS" with various subheads as seen in the photos.
Page two has: "Arrival of Another Captured Slaver at Charleston" which tells of the capture of the slave ship 'Brothers". Another related article providing additional details is found on page 4.
Page 2 also has: "Our California Correspondence - A Visit to Fraser River - The Gold Diggings and the Yield of the Precious Metal." Also within: "An…

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 9, 1865  Over two columns of the front page are taken up with reports on the trial of Capt. Wirz, the commander of the Andersonville prison camp in South Carolina charged with the horrible conditions he allowed and the abusive treatment of the Yankee prisoners.
Heads include: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Documentary Evidence Introduced" "Andersonville Correspondence of the Rebel War Office" "Cumulative Evidence of Rebel Barbarity" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins,…

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.

NEW YORK HERALD, April 27, 1861  Among the front page column heads on the beginning weeks of the Civil War: "THE WAR" "Highly Important from the Confederate States" "Fort Pickens Reinforced" "General Bragg Despairs of its Capture" "Jeff. Davis Preparing to Attack Washington" "Reported Stampede of Negroes in Maryland" and much more, taking over half of the first column.
Eight pages, nice condion.

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 21, 1860  About 1 1/2 columns on the front page are taken up with a lengthy: "Speech By Horace Greeley" headed: "The Old Whigs And Mr. Lincoln", given at a recent mass meeting in Union Square.
The speech has some very interesting comments concerning Abraham Lincoln, just a few including: "...I propose then to say a few words in behalf of our old Whig friend Lincoln of those days & against some of the assaults made on him to-day...Now gentlemen, I defy any man to…

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1862  Among the Civil War reports throughout are: "War News--Dept. of Virginia" "The War In The South--Brilliant Success of Negro Troops..." "From Gen. Burnside's Army" "Army of the Ohio" "The Battle of Corinth" "Terms of Peace" "The Anglo-Rebel Navy" and more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, irregular at the blank spine from disbinding.

THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, May 25, 1858  Page 2 ha a brief yet notable report headed: "Brigham Young has Abdicated" noting: "...brings the intelligence of the arrival of Col. Kane & Gilbert...Gilbert states that Brigham Young has abdicated and Gov. Cumming was, at last dates, thirty miles from Salt Lake City, accompanied by a deputation of 50 Mormons sent to meet him."
Also of curious interest is a back page article: "The New State of Ontonagon", noting near the beginning: "...inclined to…

WINDSOR FEDERAL GAZETTE, Vermont, Feb. 21, 1804  Page 2 hasa report: "LOUISIANA" noting: "The bill giving effect to the Laws of the United States in Louisiana, which had come from the Senate...was taken up in committee of the whole. After a lengthy debate the amendment...for constituting Natchez as a port of entry was concurred in...".
Page 3 has two brief reports concerning Louisiana.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few small binding holes affect a few words in the latter report but not…

BOSTON GAZETTE, May 13, 1813  Page 2 has: "Capture of Little York, U.C. and Death of Gen. Pike", a notable event in the War of 1812.
 Pike was assigned to lead a campaign north from Sackets Harbor into Canada. The goal was to capture the British capital city of York on Lake Ontario. Pike led the easy capture of the city after landing his 1,600 regulars across the lake against a much smaller combined British force. 
Though the garrison was easily captured, retreating British soldiers set fire to…

THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Nov. 13, 1812  A very nice War of 1812 issue, as there much reporting. The front page has "Militia" followed by several items. Also: "Scene of the Late Battle" which concerns Lewistown (Fort Niagara).
Page 2 has a letter signed in type: James Monroe, and also: "Impressment of Seamen" "The Message & Documents" and page 3 has: "Journal of News" with various war-related reports, also: "The Navy" "Impressments" "Everlasting War with England" & other items.
  Nearly half…

WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879  As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue contains numerous articles related to woman's suffrage.
The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of the one you will receive, but actual dates vary within 1879.
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(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles.  They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital.  All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition.  The issues shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive but actual titles and dates vary.
Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple…

Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, from the 1820-1840 period. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 6 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Nice condition.

(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY Civil War lot of five issues which we consider "2nd rate". Not what we sell as damaged, but not good enough to be listed as "good" with minor problems and small disfigurements (possible foxing, staining, close-trimming, separation at the spine, non-archival tape mends, etc.), yet more than half off the regular price. Over 25 Civil War era prints - great for research, classroom use, or gifting - especially if minor condition problems are not a concern.
The images shown are…

DAILY EVENING TRAVELLER, Boston, April 21, 1865  From just 6 days after the death of Lincoln, there is much content relating to the event, the funeral, and follow-up investigations, as well as the closing moments of the Civil War.
Photos show much content, however a few column heads include: "Eulogy Before the Citizens of Lowell by Hon. Geo. S Boutwell" on the life of Abraham Lincoln; "From California - Great Excitement on Account of the Death of the President..." "Capture of Another of the…

THE WAR, New York, Aug. 1, 1812  The entire front page is taken up with continued reports from "Congress" including discussion relating to the War of 1812, continuing on pages 2 & 3 where are included are: "Naturalization Law" "List of Acts Passed at the First session of the 12th Congress" and "Instructions For the Private Armed Vessels of the United States, signed in type: James Monroe, Secretary of State.
Much more on the war inside including: "U.S. Frigate Constitution "Our Frontiers"…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1840  Page 3 has: "The Amistad" which is essentially a letter headed "The Amistad Africans" which begins: "We have no doubt the interference of the British government in the matter of the Amistad Africans was well enough intended, though we fear it will do more hurt than good..." with more.
This famous slave ship and the revolt of its occupants was not only a notable legal case at the time, but in 1997 was made into feature length movie by Stephen…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 11, 1834  Perhaps the most historic content is the 4+ pages dedicated to the: "Ursuline Convent at Charlestown", Massachusetts, which was burned by a hateful mob of Protestants.
Additionally, page 2 has an interesting article on the Boston Tea Party and a discovery of a tea chest, headed: "A Tea Story". Also inside: "Abolition of Slavery" "Interview With Ex-President Adams" and over half a page on: "Rocky Mountain Correspondence" which is an early report…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 14, 1876  One of the better newspapers to be found on the famous Custer Massacre battle at Little Big Horn, as this was one of the only newspapers we have encountered which contained a map on the front page of the vicinity, making this a very graphic & displayable newspaper.
The map is at the top of the front page and is headed: "Scene Of the Little Big Horn Massacre" beneath which is a key noting the various locations of the points in the map. Various Indian teepees are…

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1806  Page 2 has a somewhat brief yet very noteworthy report concerning Lewis & Clark and their exploration party. 
It is an "Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at St. Charles to his friend in Washington..." and reads: "I have the pleasure to inform you of the arrival of captains Lewis and Clark. They were the first white people that ever visited that country. By the best accounts they could get, there are about ninety or one hundred thousand inhabitants (Indians) on…

KE KUMU HAWAII, Honolulu, Oahu, [Hawaii], Sept. 12, 1838
The very first newspaper in Hawaii was essentially a student newspaper, titled “Ka Lama Hawaii” (The Hawaiian Luminary), done by Protestant missionaries at their school at Lahainaluna on the island of Maui.
But it was just a few months later when the second newspaper in Hawaii–and considered the first “regular” newspaper on the islands–was published. “Ke Kumu Hawaii” began publication on Nov. 12, 1834 (some references cite an October…

SEYMOUR WEEKLY CRESSET, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, June 9, 1887  A very rare newspaper which is believed to have existed for ten years, from 1879 to 1889, however records are not clear. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Bancroft Library had any holding of this title, and those were deaccessioned many years ago. This is one of the deaccessioned issues. No institutions still have any holdings of this newspaper.
Eight pages, a minor ink stain to the front page,…