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A VARIETY OF NEWSPAPERS...
CAT159-5
A popular way to assemble a variety of titles at a low price. We will give you ten different American newspapers ranging from 1820 to 1899 (no pulp issues) in average condition with good reading. A wealth of varied issues for under to $2.50 each! Good set for a great price.
$24.95
CAT159-101
THE POST-BOY, London, Jan. 8, 1725 A report on the reverse begins: "Letters from Barbadoes of the 26th of Oct. advise, that a Pyrate Sloop, commanded by one Lyme, had burnt a Sloop belonging to that Island, at Santa Lucia..." & a bit more. Also a report about a severe drought at Antigua that was relieved by some "very great Rains". A singlesheet with two engravings in the masthead.
$63.00
Pirates...
CAT159-104
THE POST-BOY, London, Aug. 9, 1726 A ftpg. report under "London" says that a ship arrived a Bristol from Jamaica with word that "...the crew of the Elizabeth Snow, which sail'd from that Island...in Company with the Pompey of London, had murder'd the Captain and Mate, and turned Pyrates... See More
$89.00
THREE FRONT PAGE PIRATE REPORTS & ... creating Walpole, Mass.
CAT159-112
THE POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1724 The front page of this singlesheet has three pirate reports, the first from "Rhode Island" which says: "Captain Jeremiah Clark arrived here this Morning from South Carolina, in about 8 days...who informs us, that he met at Sea with Capt. Richard Durs... See More
$325.00
American Party candidates endorsed... party newspaper...
CAT159-113
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN, Washington, D.C., 1856 Page 2 has an endorsement for the Fillmore-Donelson ticket, the American Party or "Know-Nothing" candidates. Below the endorsement is a "Circular" announcing that "...satisfactory arrangements for the...maintenance of the AMERICAN ORGAN as an... See More
$27.00
CAT159-114
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 11, 1865 Ftpg: "From Richmond" "Sherman's Army Played'" "They Are Marching On to Destruction" "The Reb's Dislike Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural". Also has a "Proclamation Regarding Deserters", signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
$28.00
CAT159-115
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 5, 1864 Ftpg: "Gen. Kilpatrick Within Our Lines" "He Did Not Enter Richmond" "Railroads & Mills Destroyed" "A Great Panic in the Rebel Capital". Also a 7 1/4 by 6 1/2 inch map: "The Great Cavalry Raids" "Route Taken by Kilpatrick in his Grand Dash on Richmond" "Scene of Custer's Adroit Diversion..." Some Lite foxing.
$39.00
CAT159-118
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 23, 1864 Ftpg: "Gen. Grant's Army" "Hunter's Attack on Lynchburg" "Rebel Report Of The Repulse" "Our Troops Cross Nooday & Nose Creeks" "Gen. Sheridan's Great Raid". Some Lite foxing.
$21.00
CAT159-119
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 3, 1863 Ftpg: "Meade's Movement Completed" "Our Army North of the Rapidan" & "Rebel Reports on Meade's Movements" "Gens. Stuart & Jones Wounded" & more. Also a 7 1/2 by 6 3/4 inch map: "Theatre Of War In Virginia." Shows route where troops crossed the Rapidan & subsequent positions. Lite fold rubbing, some lite foxing.
$37.00
Lincoln calls for 500,000 more volunteers...
CAT159-121
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 19, 1864 Ftpg: "The President's Proclamation" "A Call for 500,000 Volunteers" & "The New Call For Volunteers" "Determination to Suppress the Rebellion" "Let the People of the North Arise!!". The "Proclamation By President Lincoln" is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Bit of lite rubbing in the upper half, archival mend in the upper margin.
$34.00
CAT159-122
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 31, 1864 Ftpg: The Rebellion In Illinois" "300 Rebels In Arms" "Citizens & Soldiers Are Shot Down" "Union Troops Sent To The Rescue" & "The Rebel Riot In Illinois" "Secessionists Intrenched!" "Troops Marching Against Them". Some lite foxing.
$18.00
CAT159-123
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 22, 1862 Ftpg: "Latest News From The South" "The Fight At Cedar Run" "Dash Into Front Royal" "Official Despatch Of Jackson" "The Capture of Bayou Sara" "McClellan Evacuating Harrison's Landing". Dispatch about the battle at Cedar Run is signed in type: T. J. ... See More
$28.00
CAT159-124
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 16, 1863 Ftpg: "The Escape Of Lee" "Lee Reported to Have Been Wounded by a Citizen of Williamsport" & "Mob Rule In New York!" "Murder Robbery & Incendiarism!" "Negroes Killed & Burned" "Colored Women & Children Barely Escape With Their Lives" & on the bkpg. ... See More
$36.00
CAT159-125
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 21, 1862 Ftpg: "Grant And Meade" "A Battle On Thursday" "200 Sleeping Rebels Captured" & "Sherman's Army!!" "Confirmation of Sherman's Victory" "Johnston Retreats To Atlanta" & "Kautz's Great Raid". Some lite foxing.
$23.00
CAT159-126
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 2, 1863 Ftpg: "Advance of Gen. Hooker's Army" "Progress Of The Union Armies" "Particulars Of Crossing The Rappahannock" & more, plus a 5 3/4 by 6 3/4 inch map: "The Advance Of Gen. Hooker's Army" which shows Fredericksburg & the surrounding area. Lite staining in the lower quarter, bit of lite rubbing in the map.
$37.00
Piece missing in upper left corner. $27
CAT159-130
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 26, 1864 Ftpg: "Army Of The Potomac" "Grant's Great Flank Move" "Important Position Occupied by Our Troops" "Hancock South of Bowling Green" "The Mattapony Bridge Held by Hancock" "More Victories In Virginia" "Frightful Slaughter" & more. Some lite foxing.
$19.00
FROM "CONFEDERATE" NEW ORLEANS...
CAT159-131
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 12, 1861 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and too... See More
$260.00
Spottsylvania... with a map...
CAT159-132
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 14, 1864 Ftpg. has: "VICTORY!" followed by an engraving of the American flag, plus: "Latest From The Front" "Gen. Lee In Full Retreat" "Thursdays' Great Battle" "Splendid Union Victory" & more. Also a 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch map: "The Great Virginia Campaign" "Map... See More
$49.00
CAT159-133
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 23, 1863 Ftpg: "Rumors from Richmond" "Lee To Command In Georgia" "Reinforcements for Longstreet" "Gen. Ullman Reported Captured" "Death of Gen. Michael Corcoran".
$21.00
Lincoln accepts the nomination...
CAT159-134
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 29, 1864 Ftpg: "Latest War News" "Gen. Grant's Army" "Splendid Raid by Wilson's Cavalry" "Sherman Makes Two Assaults" & more, plus the text of "President's Lincoln's Letter Of Acceptance" in which he says, in part: "The nomination is gratefully accepted...", signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Small piece missing at the spine, some lite foxing.
$53.00
CAT159-135
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 29, 1864 Ftpg. "The War In The Southwest" "Bishop Polk Reinforcing Johnston" "Gen. Longstreet's Cavalry in Georgia" "Capture Of Ft. DeBussy" & more plus: "The Invasion Of Kentucky" "Official Account Of The Fight At Paducah". Area of lite rubbing in the upper half, some lite foxing.
$21.00
CAT159-136
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 30, 1864 Ftpg: "On To Richmond!!" "Grant Within Four Hours's March of the City" "Splendid Strategy Of The Lieut.-General" "Gen. Lee Again Baffled & Bewildered" & more. Bit of residue in the left margin, some foxing in the upper half.
$19.00
"Rebel" invasion... with a large map...
CAT159-138
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 18, 1863 Ftpg: "The Rebel Invasion" "The Excitement at Harrisburg Subsiding" "The Rebels Evacuated" "Harper's Ferry Evacuated" "Maryland Heights Strongly Fortified" "Col. Montgomery, with his Colored Troops, Makes a Raid into Georgia" & more. Also a large map... See More
$115.00
CAT159-139
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 23, 1863 "The Latest War News" "The Invasion of Pennsylvania" "The Rebels Reported Advancing On Harrisburg, In Large Force" "The City Troop' in a Skirmish" "General Franklin in Harrisburg". Bit of lite rubbing ,some lite foxing in the text, lite foxing in the margins.
$68.00
CAT159-141
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 26, 1863 Ftpg: "Latest War News!" "The Invasion of Pennsylvania" "The Rebels in Sight of Carlisle!" "Gen. Jenkins' Rebel Force at McConnellsburg" "The Rebel Regiments Reported on South Mountain" "They Have Artillery & Cavalry". Some edge wear, lite foxing.
$69.00
"Dashing" exploit by Gen.Custer... massacre of "colored" troops...
CAT159-142
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 4, 1864 Ftpg: "Army Of The Potomac" "The Infantry Back In Camp" "Gen. Custer's Dashing Exploit" "Kilpatrick Still in the Enemy's Country" "The Rebel Capital His Destination" & more. One report mentions troops captured by "General Custer" and another reads, i... See More
$63.00
CAT159-147
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 25, 1864 "Gen. Grant's Army" "Wilson's Cavalry on a Raid" "Gen. Lee Anticipates A Movement" "An Attempt to Turn Our Right Flank" "The Second Corps Engages Hill" "Rebels Make Several Charges" "They Are Handsomely Repulsed". Some lite rubbing & foxing.
$19.00
Battle of the Wilderness...
CAT159-149
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 10, 1864 Ftpg: "The Advance On Richmond" "Gen. Grant Completely Victorious" "Lee's Army In Full Retreat" "The Great Battle Of Friday" "The Enemy At First Successful" "Grand Rally of the Union Troops" "Lee Driven Back 12 Miles" "Brig. Gen. Wadsworth Killed" "Longstreet Severely Wounded". Bit of lite rubbing, some lite foxing.
$34.00
CAT159-150
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 21, 1864 Ftpg: "Important From Richmond" "Peaceable Interview With The Rebel Chief" "Jeff Davis Highly Respects' His Northern Visitors" "Battles In Mississippi" "Gen. Andrew J. Smith Victorious" "Generals Lee, Forrest & Walker Badly Whipped". Small hole & a printing crease in the text, archival mend to a tear in the text.
$20.00
CAT159-151
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 4, 1863 Ftpg: "Important From Gen. Burnside" "Longstreet Assaults Knoxville" "He Is Repulsed With A Heavy Loss" "The Death of John C. Breckinridge" "Gen. Meade's Campaign" "Results of the Retreat". Some rubbing & lite foxing
$22.00
"CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA"...
CAT159-153
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, Charleston, S.C., Feb. 21, 1862 Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States Of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers. Notable content in this issue includes, on the front page under "A Proclamation Of President Davis", a "Proclamation By The... See More
$165.00
Spottsylvania... reference to Grant's famous quote...
CAT159-154
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 13, 1864 Ftpg: "Grant & Lee" "The Last Great Battle" "Lee Asks for a Cessation of Hostilities to Bury His Dead" "Awful Carnage!!" & more, plus "The Contest In Virginia" "Terrible Fighting On Tuesday" "A Battle Near Spottsylvania C.H." "A Desperate & Bloody Str... See More
$36.00
FEDERAL "EDIFICE" COMPLETE !
CAT159-158
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Dec. 26, 1789 A page 3 report from "Boston" dated "December 16" concerns the ratification of the Constitution by all of the states, except Rhode Island. The report reads in full: "The Twelve States of America, convened in Federal Convention, which pro... See More
$340.00
CAT159-161
EVENING POST, July 13, 1847 Pg. 2 has a report about a cricket match involving 22 of the best players from the St. George, New York, Brooklyn, & Philadelphia clubs. Says that the players were divided into two teams of 11 and that the match was played on the grounds of the St. George club at the Red House, plus mention that game would resume the next morning.
$21.00
BLACK HAWK WAR...
CAT159-169
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, May 30, 1832 A pg. 2 letter from "Chicacoa" dated May 18 that appeared in the Detroit Journal says that there was an engagement between the "...hostile Sacs and Foxes and that the militia sent out to meet them had been defeated..." More details in a second report, with mention that: "...No cause or alarm exists among the inhabitants of this Territory....".
$21.00
Battle of Stillman's Run...
CAT159-170
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, June 2, 1832 Pg. 2 has a report from a St. Louis paper about the "Indian War in Illinois" that states, in part: "On the 14th...near Dixon's Ferry, on Rock River, a small party of Indians displayed a white flag, and was approached by a company of Militia...the Ind... See More
$29.00
BLACK HAWK WAR...
CAT159-172
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Aug. 4, 1832 A pg. 2 report says: "The Indian war is for the present time at an end...When General Atkinson reached lake Cush-ko-nong...he found the country clear, and his long sought enemy vanquished. The Indians it is supposed have made way for the Chippewa country, and will endeavor to cross the Mississippi, but far beyond any white settlements..." and a bit more.
$23.00
EARLY FLORIDA...
CAT159-175
THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 13, 1849 An early and uncommon title from the Sunshine State, this is the volume I, number 2 issue, from just four years after Florida achieved statehood. Has political business on the front page, various news and content on pgs. 2 & 3, i... See More
$125.00
Unusual title...
CAT159-185
BROTHER JONATHAN, N.Y., Aug. 17, 1839 This is one of the smaller "elephant folio" or broadsheet-style newspapers which were in vogue at the time, having a large, deep masthead with a central engraving, and a page size which exceeded the typical newspapers of the day. Basically literary ... See More
$43.00
Address to George Washington... his reply...
CAT159-198
CONCORD HERALD, Concord, N.H., Nov. 1, 1792 Pg. 2 has an address from the Senate to the President, signed in type: John Landon, President pro tempore, and a reply signed in type: Geo. Washington. Pg. 2 also has an "Address of M. de la Fayette, to the army lately commanded by him", signed in type: La Fayette. Some rubbing on the ftpg.
$110.00
THE MORMON TEMPLE AT KIRTLAND...
CAT159-199
THE UNITED STATES GAZETTE, Phila., May 7, 1836 On page 2 under "The Mormons" is a report that reads: "A gentleman living in Loraine County, Ohio, writes that a more extraordinary sect has not sprung up since the days of Mohamet. In the town of Kirtland they have erected a stone temple a... See More
$145.00
Early Minnesota...
CAT159-200
SAINT PAUL DAILY MINNESOTIAN, Minn., 1858 A full-size, 4 page issue with various news & ads of the day. Some tears at the margins, otherwise rather nice. One of the earlier Minnesota newspapers we have offered.
$34.00
CONGRESS MEETS IN PHILADELPHIA ... first time ... new seat of government...
CAT159-203
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Phila., Dec. 9, 1790 On page 3 under "Congress" is a report about the first session of Congress to meet at Philadelphia stating, in part: "Monday last being the day appointed for the meeting of the national legislature, in this city, now the seat of govern... See More
$145.00
CAT159-205
EVENING POST, N.Y., May 31, 1847 Pg. 2 has a report stating: "During the last ten days the arrival of whalers at the several ports in the United States, including 49 ships and barks, and 1 brig--bringing 18,250 bbls. Sperm Oil, and 82,210 bbls. of Whale Oil; together with about 765,000 lbs. Whalebone..." plus the value of these "importations". Some foxing.
$21.00
Free persons "of color" permitted to stay in Virginia...
CAT159-208
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Jan. 6, 1826 A pg. 2 report says the Virginia House of Delegates passed a resolution "...permitting free persons of color, of general good conduct and character, and such as have wives and children, to remain in the State--The law was formerly that none, bu... See More
$34.00
CAT159-209
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 29, 1817 The ftpg. has three "Acts" each signed in type: James Madison. The bkpg. has a "Report On colonizing the free people of color of the United States" presented in the House of Reps. which includes a resolve to abolish the "traffic in slaves". Stray notation above the masthead, minor stain on the ftpg., some foxing.
$23.00
CAT159-210
UNITED STATES GAZETTE, Phila., Sept. 30, 1835 On the ftpg. under "Colleges" is a list of various colleges in New England, New York & New Jersey, and the number of graduates at the recent commencements of each institution, the top three being Union (88), Yale (73) & Harvard (53).
$15.00
CAT159-211
THE SPECTATOR, N.Y., May 17, 1800 Beginning on the ftpg. and concluding on pg. 2 are nine "Acts", each signed in type: TH: Jefferson & John Adams. Each leaf has some wear to edge of the outer margin.
$25.00
FRONT PAGE ACT ... signed in type by Washington & others
CAT159-212
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Phila., Jan. 1, 1791 On the ftpg. under an engraving of the Seal of the United States is an "Act" signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. Subscriber's name written above the masthead, minor staining in the outer margin, bit of foxing in the act.
$130.00
FRONT PAGE ACT ... signed in type by Washington & others
CAT159-213
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Phila., Feb. 16, 1791 On the ftpg. under an engraving of the Seal of the United States is an "Act" signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. Subscriber's name written above the masthead, minor staining in the outer margin, some lite foxing.
$120.00