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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
From the seat of government while the "federal city" was under construction...
Item #698238
May 08, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 8, 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" plus reports headed: "LaFayette" "Proclamation"... See More
Map of Guadeloupe...
Item #698234
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition. This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled: "Articles of Capitulation bet... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Little Belt Affair...
Item #698233
November 30, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811 The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.
Taking over half a page it begins: "This day we have just received information that the governor has had a battle with the Indians--30 men killed & about 1... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Little Belt Affair...
Item #698232
November 30, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811 The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.
Taking over half a page it begins: "This day we have just received information that the governor has had a battle with the Indians--30 men killed & about 1... See More
1791 Creating the District of Columbia...
Item #698230
February 01, 1791
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1791 Over 3 1/2 pages are taken up with a: "Description of Cape Cod & the Country of Barnstable", continued in a future issue. Also: "Picture of Jamaica" which curiously begins: "Jamaica is the dunghill of the universe; the refuse of the whole creation...a shapeless pile of rubbish...", then it gets worse, taking... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #698096
March 20, 1875
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: &qu... See More
Early and rare from Florida...
Item #698095
July 01, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, July 1, 1848
* Rare antebellum publication
* Pre Civil War South
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The ftpg. has literary & other items including: "Biographical Sketch of General W... See More
Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...
Item #698094
August 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847
* Leaning Tower of Pisa fell ?
* Campanile bell tower hoax
Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of page 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads. Also on page 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a page 2 article: "Fall of the Leaning Tow... See More
Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...
Item #698090
May 31, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862
* Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
* Confederate states map
Most of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp" "Retreat... See More
The Civil War around Fredericksburg...
Item #698088
April 22, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 22, 1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
The front page has: "From Suffolk" "From Fredericksburg--The Object of Lincoln's Visit to the Army--The West Refuses to Furnish Another Man" "The Situation at Suffolk--From the Army About Fredericksburg..." "Speech of a Virginia Traitor--Carlile Before the New York Hust... See More
From the Confederacy...
Item #698086
December 28, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 28, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Christmas holidays in the South
The front page includes: "City Intelligence" "Major Edgar Burroughs" "From the Rapid Ann" "The Army of Tennessee" "A Dash Upon Cleveland, Tennessee" "a letter from Salem, Virginia" which concerns Roanoke C... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...
Item #698085
November 27, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* Revolutionary War ending
* Historic item - 1st report
This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.
Although the fo... See More
First issue of a rare title which lasted just 3 issues...
Item #698082
April 25, 1863
ALBANY ARMY LETTER, New York, April 10-25, 1863
* Extremely rare publication
* American Civil War era
This was the volume 1 number 1 issue of an exceedingly rare title which lasted for just 3 issues, the others dated May 15 and May 28.
Content includes various local news, information on the progress of war, engagements of various regiments, a report of the presentation of battle fla... See More
Rare Confederate title from Mississippi on the Battle of Perryville...
Item #698080
November 10, 1862
DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN, Jackson, Nov. 10, 1862
* Very rare Confederate publication
* Battle of Perryville, Kentucky
Certainly one of the more rare Confederate titles we have offered. This is a volume one issue.
Among the articles: "Major Frank M. Gailor" "Northern Elections" "Maryland, My Maryland" which has a letter signed in type by: George B.McClellan; &... See More
Broadside newspaper on naval battles...
Item #698078
May 17, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, May 17, 1779
* Action of 13 May 1779
* Sir James Wallace
* Saint-Malo coast
* Naval battle of frigates
This is an uncommon broadside newspaper, single sheet and printed on one side only. The focus of this issue is on naval victories off the Brittany coast of France. Measures 7 3/4 by 12 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Establishing the coins of the United States...
Item #698076
August 31, 1786
THE NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, Aug. 31, 1786 (year in Roman numerals)
* Early United States Congress
* Gold and Silver for coins
* General George Washington
One page has "American Intelligence" which praises the attributes of Alexandria, and another page notes: "...Our Academy flourishes: about 100 scholars, twenty of which are educated on ... See More
Letter signed by G. Washington... England's frivolous advantages...
Item #698074
September 23, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 23, 1777
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
* General George Washington
The front page has a few news items from the war in America, including: "...from Philadelphia we have an account that the Provincials have strongly secured the environs of that city...that the taking of Phila. is as impossible this year to... See More
Latest war news in a rare newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #698073
August 26, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 26, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer of distinction to the honorable Major-General Gates..." which begins: "I... See More
Very early from the "Perfectionists", the early Oneida Community...
Item #698011
August 31, 1849
THE SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE, Oneida Reserve, Aug. 31, 1849 This was the first periodical of what would become the famed Oneida Community. It was first published in Putney, Vermont, moving to the Oneida Reserve, New York, in 1848.
This community, called "Perfectionists", was founded by John Humphrey Noyes. He established a "Bible family" in which all should be perfectly e... See More
Terrific engraving of a trumpeting news boy...
Item #698009
December 13, 1836
DEREIZENDE NIEUWS-BODE ["The Traveling News Messenger"] Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Dec. 13, 1837
* Uncommon publication
* Nice masthead engraving
A curious little newspaper in Dutch, perhaps most notable for the quite large, nice engraving on the front page of a man on horseback "trumpeting" the news, hence the title.
Four pages, 6 by 8 inches, great condition..... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #698008
July 19, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 19, 1828
* Rare campaign periodical
* General Andrew Jackson
This is the volume 1, number 19 issue. This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.
It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy ... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #698004
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 17, 1758, Jan. 1, 1760, Jan. 25, 1763, Jan. 4, 1766, and Jn. 2, 1770. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good conditio... See More
Ross Perot drops out of the race...
Item #698001
July 16, 1992
DAILY NEWS - Convention EXTRA, New York, July 16, 1992 The front page announces: "PEROT QUITS" "Texas Billionaire Says He Can't Win" with much coverage inside.
This was during the Democratic Convention, where Bill Clinton would ultimately be the candidate for the general election.
Sixty pages, tabloid-size, great condition.
Created to promote the New York World's Fair...
Item #697993
January 01, 1939
WORLD'S FAIR WORLD, New York, 1939 Not a bonafide newspaper but rather a short-lived promotional newsletter to promote the 1939 New York World's Fair. This is the volume 1, number 5 issue.
Four pages, printed entirely in blue ink, 12 by 15 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Nice full page print of South Street seaport, New York City...
Item #697972
April 20, 1878
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 20, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "An International Conference About Money" which shows Uncle Sam.
Pages within include a full page: "Private Theatricals at Blackville--I Hang Upon De Honey Ob Doze Laps!", a print of "The Liberian Ship Azor", a print of: "House at San Stefano in ... See More
"International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics"....
Item #697971
July 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1874
* Early baseball team print
* Old West scene
Although this issue includes many very nice & displayable prints, by far the most desirable would be the great full page captioned: "International Base-Ball -- The Philadelphia Athletics" which shows individual, full-figure illustrations of the baseball players in uniform, most with... See More
Buchanan's state-of-the-union address... Latest from the "Mormon country"...
Item #697950
December 28, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 28, 1859 Page 3 has most of a column headed: "From The Mormon Country" datelined at "Great Salt Lake City" which provides a rather inclusive update on the events in Utah in recent months. Also on page 3: "The Purchase of Mount Vernon" by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, with the details.
Over an entire page, spread on very ... See More
Second voyage of the HMS Dolphin: first Europeans on Tahiti...
Item #697946
May 30, 1768
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), May 30, 1768
* Commodore John Byron
* HMS Dolphin 2nd World voyage
* Commander Samuel Wallis
Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering.
Pages 2 and 3 have a great account of the second voyage of the HMS Dolphin, taken fro... See More
Eight New York newspapers from the Civil War...
Item #697930
March 23, 1861
A lot of eight issues, all The World from New York City, all dated from 1861. Each contains Civil War reports, each is folded into quarters and has wear at folds and/or foxing causing them to be a bit "2nd rate" in condition.
Discussing the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #697926
May 17, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 17, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
Page 2 & a portion of page 3 are taken up with discussion from Congress on the controversial Jay Treaty & carrying it into effect.
The back page has a "Forty Dollars Reward" for a runaway mulatto man, and another runaway ad as well. The back page also feature... See More
From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...
Item #697919
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Jan. 25, 1681 * Rare publication
* Woman publisher
A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, particularly with the over 340 year-old date clearly visible in the dateline.
The most intriguing aspect of... See More
St. Paul from before the Civil War...
Item #697918
October 01, 1858
SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minnesota, Oct. 1, 1858
* Rare pre Civil War title
* Ramsey County
A wide variety of news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements from before the Civil War. Uncommon from this Northern city.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.... See More
From Washington's administration... Sale of land in the Northwest...
Item #697917
February 01, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 1, 1797
* During George Washington's administration
* Northwest Territory land for sale report
A very nice newspaper from the closing weeks of George Washington's administration. John Adams would be inaugurated on March 4.
The back page has over a full column taken up with a detailed report concerning the sale of: "... See More
1865 Abraham Lincoln's inauguration...
Item #697916
March 18, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 2nd inauguration illustrations
* Shortly before assassination
The entire front page is taken up with a very nice engraving captioned: "President Lincoln Taking the Oath At His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865" showing just that. A great display issue as such.
An inside page has an article: "... See More
Two very significant events: Hull surrenders Detroit... The Constitution over the Guerriere...
Item #697913
September 04, 1812
THE YANKEE, Boston, Sept. 4, 1812
* USS Constitution vs. HMS Guerriere
* War of 1812 - U.S. Navy victory
* Siege of Detroit - surrender
* Battle of Fort Detroit
* General William Hull
Inside has nice content on the War of 1812, most notably: "Surrender of Gen. Hull's Army to The British" which takes most of a column with the various reports. This was the surrender of... See More
Jesse Owens continues to win at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #697911
August 05, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1936
* Jesse Owens shines in track & field
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
* In front of Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
The front page of the sports section (page 19) has a nice headline: "OWENS WINS 2D OLYMPIC TITLE; SETS TWO RECORDS" with subhead: "U. S. Captures 3 More Events; Increases Lead". This same page has 2 photos ... See More
The atom is split: beginning of the atomic age...
Item #697909
May 02, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 2, 1932
* John Cockcroft & Ernest Walton
* 1st splitting of the atom - atomic nucleus
The bottom of the front page has a very historic report which notes the very beginning of the "atomic age" with a two-column heading: "British Scientists Shatter Atom in Secret Experiment". See the internet which mentions Cockcroft and Walton... See More
Difficulty in capturing Santa Anna...
Item #697908
October 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 1847
* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
* Mexican-Amercian War
Inside has some great content on the Mexican War including nearly a full column letter: "Dispatches From Major Downing" on the situation from near the end of the war. It includes a letter from him to President Polk which begins: "I've done my best, acc... See More
New York Yankees win the World Series....
Item #697907
October 07, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 7, 1941
* New York Yankees are 1941 World Series champions
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
* Year of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak record
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "YANKEES WIN EIGHTH WORLD TITLE SINCE 1927" with subheads, box scores and 3 related photos.
Complete with all 34 page... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #697906
July 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795
* John - Jay's Treaty
* George Washington
A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,
concluding in the issue... See More
Jefferson Davis' speech in Columbia...
Item #697904
October 07, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 1864
* Rare Confederate publication
* Origin of the American Civil War
* Jefferson Davis speech
* Columbia, South Carolina
Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "President Davis in Columbia" "The President's Speech in Columbia" which is quite lengthy; "The Successes of Forrest" "Highl... See More
Much on events in the South: General Greene & others...
Item #697888
March 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 13, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Battle of Cowpens - SC
* Events in the South
Most of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the: "Account of the Examination& Commitment of John Trumbull, for High Treason", some of the "rebel governor" of Conne... See More
The Maryland "Jew Bill" is finally passed...
Item #697877
March 19, 1825
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 19, 1825
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law - passes
The prime content in this issue is the page 2 report from "Maryland" noting three acts that have passed the legislature, the first & most significant being the Jew Bill, which for many years had been attempted before finally being approved in 1825.
The text of the bill includes: "... See More
World War II camp newspaper from The Philippines...
Item #697546
November 28, 1945
CEBU, presumably published at or near the city of Cebu, Philippine Islands, Nov. 6, 1944 The dateline notes: "An Army Daily" with the back page noting: "Vol. 1, no. 143. Published by Information-Education Sec. Hq., Base G. Sgt. Dale Kramer, Editor".
This was one of the various "camp" newspapers from WWII printed on small sheets by a mimeograph machine. As of th... 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
An amateur press newspaper...
Item #697188
December 15, 1877
THE BETHEL CADET, Bethel Military Academy, Virginia, Dec. 15, 1877 This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
This is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time. Interesting that it was printed at a military academy.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 12 inches, nice condition.
A temperance newspaper for youth...
Item #697186
April 01, 1895
THE YOUTH'S TEMPERANCE BANNER, "The National Temperance Society", New York, April 1, 1895 An interesting little newspaper meant for children, and focusing on the temperance movement (abstinence from alcohol) A very decorative masthead with several illustrations.
Four pages, never-bound, 11 by 16 inches, nice condition.
Portrait of the "demon" warden of Andersonville prison camp...
Item #697185
September 14, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 14, 1865 The front page features a print headed: "Werze, The Andersonville Demon", being the infamous Henry Wirz, the warden of the Andersonville prison camp who supervised the horrible treatment of Yankee prisoners. He would be found guilty & was executed, one of only two people convicted for war crimes during the American Civil War.
Quite rar... See More
Charles Carroll & the Declaration of Independence...
Item #697003
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has: "Charles Carroll" which gives details of the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through J... See More
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