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First of this title we have offered?
Item #684561
August 13, 1874
SAN RAFAEL HERALD, California, Aug. 13, 1874 An uncommon title from this city in the North Bay area of San Francisco Bay. This is the volume 1, number 3 issue.
A typical newspaper of the day with a wealth of local news and a wealth of advertisements as well. Page 2 has a brief item: "Brigham Young has been sending his emissaries among the Shoshones of White Pine with a view of converti... See More
Early woman's suffrage newspaper...
Item #688971
July 12, 1879
THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, July 12, 1879 Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Women Voters in Woburn" "Women as Blacksmiths" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.
Samuel Johnson is found guilty of sedition and rebellion...
Item #689370
June 24, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 24, 1686 The back page has a report from Westminster noting: "This day Samuel Johnson was brought to tryal at the King's Bench-Bar upon an information of High Misdemeanor, for writing and publishing two scandalous and seditious libels, to excite and stir up His Majesties subjects to sedition and rebellion, and upon a full evidence was found guilty o... See More
Corvallis, Oregon...
Item #695579
March 06, 1885
THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, Oregon, March 6, 1885 An uncommon title from this Western Oregon city. Among the articles: "A Bright Outlook for the Pacific Coast" "The Boundary Line Between British Columbia and Alaska" "In The Little Rockies" "Excitement In Rochester" "Jumping On Moving Trains" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very ni... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #695947
March 20, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era b
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Washington on peace & security...
Item #698240
July 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.
Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratulations on the happy prospect of peace... See More
From the seat of government while the "federal city" was under construction...
Item #698266
May 01, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 1, 1794 Various news reports from when Philadelphia was the temporary seat of the federal government while the District of Columbia was under construction.
In addition to news reports of the day are ads for: "An Essay on Slavery" "Treasury Department" "Stock Brokers Office" and more.
Four pages, wide never-trimme... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #698272
January 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 17, 1863 Not only a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States. The front page has: "Late Northern News" and a report from Charleston, and: "The Blockading Ashore--Surrender of Officers & Men--No Tidings of the Fleet" and also much reporting from the "Virginia Legislature".
The back... See More
Lord Lovat and the Duke of Cumberland: notables in the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #698438
December 11, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 11, 1746 This was one of the more notable titles for the 18th century, and from the era of the Jacobite Rebellion with a few items relating to it.
Page 2 has a report noting: "The Duke of Cumberland has been received with the utmost joy at the Hague, so as to give hopes of soon hearing the States General declaring war against France...as will o... See More
New York elevated railroad...
Item #698446
September 07, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1878 The full front page is a print of: "The New York Elevated Railroad - View in Franklin Square."
Inside prints include a half page: "A Skirmish with an Unwelcome Intruder"; half page: "Locusts in South India - Driving Them From the Fields"; full page: "The Highlands of the Hudson, From Anthony's Nose, Look... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #698455
August 28, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 28, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
Millerism in Canada...
Item #703148
April 05, 1861
THE WILMINGTON DAILY HERALD, North Carolina, April 5, 1861 Page 2 has an article: "Millerism Cropping Out In Canada" with bits noting: "..the excitement in reference to the second coming of Jesus Christ...new prophets of the Miller school are springing up, who seem to have discovered that the Saviour's second appearance on earth will positively take place in 1868..." ... See More
Dramatic issue on the Kennedy assassination...
Item #683871
November 22, 1963
VICKSBURG EVENING POST, Mississippi, Nov. 22, 1963 One of the more dramatic front pages on the Kennedy assassination, particularly with an oddly worded headline: "KENNEDY DIES AFTER BLAST FROM SNIPER" with various related reports on the front page.
Present are the outer leaves only, pages 1, 2, 15 & 16, very nice condition.
"Scopes Trial" - Crisis?
Item #698267
July 17, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1925 The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "SCOPES CASE CRISIS TODAY" which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2.
The back page has the photo captioned: "Two Bryans Hold Center Of Stage At Dayton" being a photo of William Jennings Bryan and his son.
Complete in 32 pages, average... See More
The first train robbery in America...
Item #698275
January 08, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1866 The front page has an article headed: "Robbery of Adams' Express" "Half A Million Stolen" "Robbery", the details provided in a Boston dateline.
What is notable is that most internet sources note that the Reno brothers train robbery of October, 1866 was the very first train robbery in the United States, however &quo... See More
Printed on the day Lincoln died... Scenes in Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #698445
April 15, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1865 This was the day Lincoln died after having been shot at Ford's Theater the evening prior.
The front page shows: 'Major-General Edward R. S. Canby" and "Lieutenant-General Grant's Headwaters at City Point, Virginia". Other prints inside include: "The Rebel General Wade Hampton's Mansion in Columbia, South Carol... See More
Treaty of Utrecht: Portugal and Spain...
Item #673439
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE: OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, April, 1715 A quite uncommon periodical title with the content being just as the title suggests--news & political reports from all corners of Europe including England. The back several pages are reports from England & Scotland.Included is one of the several treaties of Utrecht which ended the Wa... See More
The current situation with the gold in California...
Item #686924
January 24, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1849 Page 3 has half a column headed: "From California" which is a letter depicting: "...a vivid and life-like picture of the state of things in California at the time of his writing." which is datelined from Monterey, Nov. 1, 1848.
Near the beginning is: "It would be impossible for persons at a distance t... See More
Existed for less than six months... Lexington & Concord retold...
Item #695006
October 25, 1808
AMERICAN PATRIOT, Concord, New Hampshire, Oct. 25, 1808 A scarce title that existed for less than six months. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
The front page has a very nice & detailed retelling of the battle of Lexington & Concord. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Just a very handsome issue for display...
Item #695806
December 28, 1815
NEWE GAZETTE VAN BRUGGE, Belgium, Dec. 28, 1815 Sometimes it's nice just to be handsome to be collectible. This issue is not particularly early for a European title, nor am I aware of any historic content. But the masthead is deep, it includes a coat-of-arms engraving, and has beautifully ornate lettering in the title, not to mention two tax stamps in the masthead. And it was never bound... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #698239
March 29, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 29, 1794 Page 3 has a report from Congress which includes a Resolve: "That effectual measures ought to be adopted to collect the present military establishment of the United States & that provision ought to be made that the same may be kept full." with other related Resolves.
The back page has a "W... See More
Article written by Robert H. Goddard, when he was 24 years old...
Item #698246
June 29, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 29, 1907 Inside has a nearly half-page article titled: "The Use Of The Gyroscope In The Balancing And Steering Of Aeroplanes, by Robert H. Goddard."
The article is accompanied by 3 illustrations.
This is very early for this famous rocket pioneer, known as "the father of rockets".
Sixteen pages, irregular at the spine ... See More
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #698431
December 31, 1887
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Dec. 31, 1887 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Content includes: "TEXAS FIRES" "Several Buildings Destroyed at Mexia..." &... See More
Early 1900's Harper's Weekly (illustrated)... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #694721
(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate & damaged Harper's Weekly illustrated newspapers from the early 1900's. Well over 50 prints - each over 100 years old! All will be dated from 1900-1919 and will be a blend of 2nd rate and partially damaged issues which may include any combination of missing or damaged pages, staining, and/or loose spines. If ordering folders, pl... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #698434
March 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, March, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box... See More
General Warren's monument... The Bible lands...
Item #698448
June 20, 1857
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1857 The full front page features: "Prince Frederic William of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England" which also has an inside accompanying article.
"Travel Notes in Bible Lands" features nearly half page illustration of: 'Bethlehem' and a smaller print of: 'Grotto of Christ's Birth' & 'Church of th... See More
Capture of a slave ship...
Item #683827
August 30, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 30, 1858 The top of page 3 includes: "Capture of a Slaver by the U.S. Brig Dolphin" with details including in part: "The U.S. brig Dolphin...been on a cruise on the coast of Cuba...during the day fell in with & captured the brig Putnam with 348 negroes from the coast of Africa...The Putnam's crew are on board in conf... See More
Date fixed for King George II's coronation...
Item #685207
August 12, 1727
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Aug. 12, 1727 A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Amongst the various reports are items on criminals and their crimes. Also a brief item: "The Coronation of his Majesty King George the IId is fix'd fir the 10th of October."
A wealth of advertisements as well, consuming most of pages 3 and 4.
Four pages, never-tri... See More
Notable headline from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Item #697536
February 22, 1945
MANILA DAILY MAIL, P.I. [Philippine Islands], April 19, 1945 A very rare title that began earlier in the month, this being the volume 1, number 5 issue.
The liberation of the Philippines began on October 20, 1944 when MacArthur famously waded ashore. The U.S. First Calvary arrived at Manila on February 3, 1945. Major inroads by the Allies were made by mid-June with the Philippines being off... See More
Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...
Item #698242
May 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when the most conciliating measures ... See More
Latest inventions of the day... 1870's...
Item #649217
(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 ... See More
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
The War of 1812... A mini-lot at a reduced price...
Item #649218
(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.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Early baseball from just after the Civil War...
Item #649236
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.... See More
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Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
A nice set for a science enthusiast...
Item #649312
(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
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Death of tabloid star Anna Nicole Smith...
Item #702980
February 09, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26... See More
Large Civil War map of Virginia: Battle of Spotsylvania...
Item #698342
May 16, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1864 Over half of the front page is taken up with a large & detailed Civil War map headed: "GEN. GRANT'S ADVANCE TO RICHMOND." Among the first column heads on the war are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Gen. Lee's Retreat Confirmed" "Our Cavalry Operations" "Lee's Road to Richmond Destroyed" "Sheridan Take... See More
Prints from the California Gold Rush...
Item #698467
January 29, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 29, 1853 An inside page has: "Photographs From California" which includes three prints, captioned: "Industry Bar" "Sicard, On the Yuba" and "Gold Washing on the Yuba" with related text on the California Gold Rush.
It is rare to find periodicals with illustrations of the on-going California Gold Rush.
Complet... See More
Retaliation for the Custer Massacre...
Item #684544
July 10, 1876
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, July 10, 1876 Among the many page 2 reports is: "1,000 Men, with Horses, Equipments, etc. to Fight the Sioux--A General Outbreak Expected" with the report mentioning in part: "...in regard to the large disaster to the troops in the Indian country, resulting in the massacre of Custer and his command..." with more.
Four... See More
A curious lifeboat, an elevator stop, and a novel dry dock...
Item #684625
October 06, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 6, 1883 The front page has a print of: "Clark & Standfield's Improved Depositing Dry Dock" with an accompanying article.
Articles with prints inside include: "Whitely's Safety Stop For Elevators" showing the core-section of an elevator; "Hamilton's Life Boat" which looks more like an elevated submarine.
Sixte... See More
Jackson's state-of-the-union address & the Indian Removal Act... The "Trail of Tears"...
Item #698326
December 15, 1830
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Massachusetts, Dec. 15, 1830 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Present State of the Indian Question" which is the controversial "Trail of Tears".
Inside has the: "President's Message" being Jackson's state-of-the-union address. Actually about half of it due to the extreme length. Signed in type: Andrew Jackso... See More
Large Civil War map of Virginia: Battle of Spotsylvania...
Item #698341
May 16, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1864 Over half of the front page is taken up with a large & detailed Civil War map headed: "GEN. GRANT'S ADVANCE TO RICHMOND."
Among the first column heads on the war are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Gen. Lee's Retreat Confirmed" "Our Cavalry Operations" "Lee's Road to Richmond Destroyed" "Sheridan Tak... See More
Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #698345
March 24, 1875
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, March 24, 1875 From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, some ink stains, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin teras, good condition.
This town was founded during the California Gold Rush...
Item #698355
December 02, 1878
THE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, Downieville, California, Dec. 21, 1878 Downieville is a very small town at 3,000 ft. elevation in Northwestern California. It was founded in late 1849 during the California gold rush & was first known as "The Forks" for its location at the confluence of the Downie River and the North Fork of the Yuba River. It was soon renamed after Major William Downie,... See More
Ben Franklin on learning to swim...
Item #698460
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
Complete in 48 pages, 5... See More
Concerning the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #698474
October 07, 1783
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 7, 1783 The top of the front page has: "By The King, A PROCLAMATION" concerning the treaty of peace which ended the Revolutionary War.
This document is actually concerning the treaty which was also concluded with France & Spain at the same time, and wherein England ceded Florida to Spain. See the photos for the full text of the "Pro... See More
Newspaper from San Francisco Bay: a volume one issue...
Item #684493
June 01, 1881
THE WEST END NEWS, Alameda, California, June 1, 1881 Alameda is essentially an island in San Francisco Bay, adjacent to Oakland. This is the volume 1, number 10 issue containing various news items and a wealth of ads. This title would soon change its name to: "The Alemeda Weekly News".
Four pages, several archival mends near the spine, lightly toned, generally good but a bit... See More
A trip to the Lycoming Valley in Pennsylvania, with a coal mine experience...
Item #703147
June 05, 1874
THE EVENING POST, Semi-Weekly, New York, June 5, 1874 The front page has nearly a full column taken up with: "THE LYCOMING VALLEY" "Ralston and Mount McIntire" "A List To A Coal Mine".
The text describes a train trip from New York City to the mentioned region in Pennsylvania.
Four pages, large folio size, minor foxing, nice condition. Folder size noted is for ... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #693455
July 29, 1848
THE UNION, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 2 and 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes concerning establishing territorial governments in Oregon. Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Lincoln when he was serving just two years as a Representative from Illinois.
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'Bleeding Kansas' and the Osawattamie Massacre
Item #696517
May 19, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 6, 1856 Scattered throughout the issue are various reports on the growing tensions within Kansas over the slavery issue. Shall Kansas be a free or slave state?
One great letter datelines from Osawattamie begins: "The plot thickens and the tragedy is real. Men daily are killed or obliged to submit to the most servile treatment. Threats are the order of the day, an... See More
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