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THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Jan. 1, 1861
 
*  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem
*  1st printing of “Paul Revere’s Ride”

Beginning on page 27 is the first printing of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem: "Paul Revere's Ride", which told of Paul Revere's (and others) midnight ride to warn the Minutemen in Lexington and Concord that the British troops were coming. The poem became an instant classic, and for over a century was one of the most memorized pieces of literature in America. Almost…

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 21, 1822  

* Paul Revere's son

The front page has an illustrated ad for "Joseph W. Revere..."Factory and ship Bells..." with a bit more.
Joseph was the 3rd Paul Revere's 8 children, taking over the bell foundry business from his father in 1811.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

Background: The publication of this February 1822 advertisement captures a pivotal moment of transition in early American industrial history, symbolizing the shift from…

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 10, 1800  

* 1st president Paul Revere
* "Board of Health" notice

Although we've had other newspapers with notices from Paul Revere as President of the Health Office, this is perhaps the most detailed.
Found on page 4 is a notice headed: "Health Office" with various details, signed in type by its President: Paul Revere.
Four pages, small loss at a top corner of the back leaf, otherwise in nice condition.

background: The July 10, 1800,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 29, 1867  Half of the ftpg. is a print of: "Religion In Intolerant Rome--Priestly Absolution From Sin at St.Peter's" with a related article.
Perhaps the best print is the very nice full page captioned: "The New Game of Martelle--The Queen of the Lawn" which looks very much croquet (see). Thee is also a one-third pg. print: "Arapahoe Indians Smoking" and a print of over half a page: "The Indian War--General Custer's Scouts" with a related article. Also a full page:…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1800  

* Paul Revere
* Board of Health

The top of page 4 has a detailed report from  the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: P. Revere.  Beneath this are two reward ads for deserters, one from the brig Atalanta, and the other a deserter from Fort Independence.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Background: In the June 26, 1800 report by the Boston Board of Health, scavengers played a crucial role in the…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 9, 1796  

* President George Washington
* Paul Revere's Masonic Lodge

Page 2 has an Act of Congress concerning a loan on the domestic debt which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams. Also on page 2 is a: "Tribute Of Respect" to: "...the Great WASHINGTON."
Page 3 has a Masonic notice for the "Grand Lodge" which is signed in type by the Grand Master: Paul Revere.
Four pages, nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 22 and 25, 1796 

* President George Washington
* Paul Revere's church bells

A two issue set with over half of the front page of the 22nd taken up with lengthy & detailed text of: "An ACT to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with the Indian Tribes & to Preserve Peace on the Frontiers." The Act carries over to take more than a full column on the front page of the 25th where it is signed in script type: Go. Washington.
The front page of the 25th also has an…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795 

* President George Washington
* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere

A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.
Also on the front page is a letter from the President concerning a report by the Secretary of War on the protection of the frontier, signed by him in block type: G.…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 1850 

* California gold rush producing

The back page has more than half a column taken up with: "Paul "Revere" which has much on his life (see photos). Also: "California" which is a letter from San Francisco, June 1, 1850 which includes: "...beg...your attention to a regulation...prohibiting the importation of convicts..." with more, and also: "...The export of gold continues to increase, being now upwards of 2 millions per month...A…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1923

*Interesting Prohibition Headlines

The 2nd page has fascinating Prohibition coverage including: “CITY WANTS WHISKY FOR HOSPITAL USE”,“MODERN PAUL REVERE WARNS OF LIQUOR RAID” and “RUM-RUNNING ON THE SOUND”. 
Other single-column headlines include: “LAUDS NEGRO EDUCATION”, "Harding Foresees Beneficent Results to Race and Nation”, “'Human fly' FALLS 10 STORIES TO DEATH”, and “Harry F. Young, Scaling Martinique Hotel for a Movie Film, Misses His Grip”.
…

PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775

* The Battles of Lexington and Concord
* Start of American Revolutionary War

This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious collectors seek for their Revolutionary War collection: an American newspaper with a terrific report on the famous battles at Lexington and Concord.
This page 3 report, datelined from Salem, April 25, begins: "Last Wednesday the troops of his Britanic Majesty commenced hostilities upon the people of this…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1883  The full front page is a print captioned: "The New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge--New York Entrance" with an inset of J. A. Roebling, the architect.
One inside page has two prints on the Brooklyn Bridge: "Archway Under Approach, New York Side" and "Cable Anchorage, Brooklyn Side, as it Appeared Before Completion", plus there is a full page print of: "The New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge--The Approach on the New York Side" and another full page…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1869  The front full page illustration is of "The Memory of Seventy-Six." Inside is a full page illustration by Thomas Nast entitled "All hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad." A quarterpage illustration "Liberty Bell" also has an accompany article. A halfpage illustration of "British Troops Firing on the Citizens of Boston, February, 1775." which is a fac-simile of an old engraving by Paul Revere. A fullpage illustration is of "Fireworks in the…

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 6, 1781  

* American Revolutionary War
* Post Surrender of Cornwallis
* Loyalist James Rivington

The masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" while standing beneath a banner inscribed "Appeal To Heaven" and surrounded by ornate embellishments.
The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "The Revolution…

THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Dec. 8, 1777  

* Battles of Saratoga - Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne surrenders

The patriotic engraving in the masthead was done by none other than Paul Revere, showing the caged dove of peace being set free over the skyline of Boston by the symbol of liberty. 
Certainly the most notable content would be the letter from General Burgoyne to Sir William Howe--found in its entirety on the front page--dated at Albany, Oct. 20, 1777. In his…

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 25, 1781  

* Rare Revolutionary War title from America

A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words 'Appeal To Heaven" above him.
Most of the front page is taken up with a letter: "To the Inhabitants of…

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 24, 1778  The entire front page and part of the back page are taken up with a lengthy & very detailed account of the trial of General Burgoyne concerning his surrender of the post at Saratoga.
The report begins: "That this house will now resolve into a committee of the whole house to consider of the state & condition of the army which surrendered themselves on convention at Saratoga, in America; and also by what means that army…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 23, 1897  Full front page illus. of "A Tip for the Tiger - His Share If He Wins." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Street Mall of Boston Common Since the Opening of the New Subway." Full pg. illus. of "Sham Battle and Review of the first Brigade, National Guard of New York, at Van Cortlandt Park, October 9." Two full pgs. of illus. of "Historic Churches of America." Full pg. illus. of "Art in St. Louis."
Other news and advertisements of the day are…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1909  There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Hurry Up! Prosperity Express Almost Due!' " by W. A. Rogers.

This issue has a photo of "The First Session of President Taft's Cabinet" and an illustration of "Elinor Macartney Lane. There is also an article with photos of "The New Radium Discovery" and a photo of "Beauty and the Beast" which is of Miss Lillian Lorraine. Also included in this issue is a…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1862  The full front page shows: "Shipping Artillery at Alexandria, Virginia". Prints inside include: "City of Norfolk, Virginia" "Transports Embarking Troops at Alexandria" "Federal Troops at Hampton, Virginia"; a full page: "General Map of the Seat of War in Virginia, Showing the Road to Richmond" "Balloon View of the Vicinity of New Orleans, Looking Toward the Gulf of Mexico" "Map Showing the Position of Fort Pulaski & Approaches to Savannah, Georgia".
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 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1909  Full front page photo: "An American Victor At Rheims", shows Glenn H. Curtiss, the "American aeroplanist", in a suit standing next to a plane. 

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1883  Great full ftpg: 'Decoration Day'. Great halfpg: 'War Dance Of Gen. Crook's Apache Scouts' & a great fullpg: 'The Great Bridge--Pres. Arthur crossing the Suspended Highway' which is the Brooklyn Bridge, plus another fullpg. on the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge. Great fullpg: 'The Parade On Riverside Drive' shows hundreds riding bicycles.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.