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Suggestions for Novices
We invite you to explore the hobby of collecting rare newspapers. To this end, the following items have been priced at $16 or less and make great "entry level" items for novices.
A print of Lord Chief Justice Mansfield...
120700
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE July, 1768. This is the plate only, not the magdazine. See the photo.
$14.00
Print of the Monument of Harbord Herrice....
120702
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from 1797. See photo. This is the plate only, not the magazine.
$13.00
150179
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Sept. 23, 1801 A singlesheet being all ads. Edge curling & tears. Foxing spots
$16.00
150467
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 15, 1801 Pg. 2 has: "Surrender of
Alexandria, &c., Official." A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says: "A motion
made in the House of Representatives of Kentucky, to appoint a Chaplin
[sic], was rejected!" In good, untrimmed condition.
$15.00
*"By Oliver Oldschool, Esq."
*Literary content and political editorials and comments
*Published in Philadelphia
"By Oliver Oldschool, Esq." Contains literary content, but some political editorials and comments as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, and ... See More $13.00
150351
REPUBLICAN WATCHTOWER, New York, Apr. 21, 1802 "An Act" on page 3 about the collection of taxes concludes on page 4 where it is signed The: Jefferson. A few tears at the spine. Foxing spots, o/w good.
$16.00
1802 Lion Advertisment
153385
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 1, 1802 The ftpg. has a notice about the "King Of Beasts" which includes a nice woodcut of a lion (see inset). Gives details about where to see a local display this "beautiful African Lion", plus mention that he was caught "in the woods of Goree, in Africa". Lite rubbing in unrelated text.
$16.00
Cast Iron Kitchen Furniture...
151278
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, 1804 The bkpg. has an ad for: "Patent Cast Iron Kitchen Furniture Warehouse." Includes details about the business and small woodcuts of six types of cast iron cookware. Some ftpg. wear, traces of foxing, otherwise good.
$15.00
150678
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 2, 1804 Page 2 has a lengthy poem: "To The
Patrons Of The New-York Evening Post" being the Carrier's Address. Small
hole at the fold juncture and heavy foxing in the upper half of the front
page, otherwise generally good.
$15.00
Rare Title 1805 Philadelphia....
215137
EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE, Phila., Jan. 26, 1805.
* 1805 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Uncommon Title
The sixth page has an interesting article: Preservation Of Cider. Other literary topics. "Quarto-size, 8 pages, third leaf has a small hole in the lower margin, otherwise in good condition.
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$15.00
* 1805 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Uncommon Title
The sixth page has an interesting article: Preservation Of Cider. Other literary topics. "Quarto-size, 8 pages, third leaf has a small hole in the lower margin, otherwise in good condition.
151172
THE BALANCE, Hudson, N.Y., 1807 Has the text of a political speech, and
various news reports. Quarto-size with 4 pgs., in vey good condition.
$13.00
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807....
221831
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, & WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Sept. 16, 1807.
* USS Chesapeake
* HMS Leopard
* Sailors removed
Page 3 has various depositions and documents proving the nativity of the three seamen taken from the Chesapeake. More of the same on the back page. Red-inked institution stamp in the upper right corner of the front page and page 3, areas of lite foxing
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$16.00
* USS Chesapeake
* HMS Leopard
* Sailors removed
Page 3 has various depositions and documents proving the nativity of the three seamen taken from the Chesapeake. More of the same on the back page. Red-inked institution stamp in the upper right corner of the front page and page 3, areas of lite foxing
Boston Advertisement Extra
216173
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRA, Boston, May 25, 1809.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
$13.00
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
150263
THE COLUMBIAN (For The Country), N.Y., Feb. 24, 1810 Ftpg. has a short introductory note signed by: James Madison. Small hole in masthead.
$15.00
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150675
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, July 3, 1811 A four page extra containing the "Hon. Robert's Smith's Address To the People of the United States" being his explanation that led to his resignation as Secretary of State. Sources say that he was actually dismissed by President Madison. Measures 15 by 10 inches, untrimmed and in good condition.
$12.00
150375
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 26, 1811 The ftpg.
has: "Affair Of The Little Belt" being the correspondence between James
Monroe and Mr. Morier, followed by those between Monroe and Foster. All
letters are signed in type by their respective authors. Subscriber's name
written above the masthead, light fold rubbing and some foxing.
$14.00
150515
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, Dec. 4, 1811 The ftpg. has a report that includes figures for 'Receipts And Expenditures' and the 'Public Debt'. The report is signed in type: Albert Gallatin. 'Affair Of The Little Belt' begins on the ftpg. and ends on pg. 2 re. court testimony. Generally good.
$14.00
The War of 1812...
207496
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, dated during the War of 1812.
The issue you will receive is similar to the issues shown in the image
- slight wear, minor staining and foxing, etc.. The issue will
be dated from during the War of 1812, and will have war related news
and news of the day. A great issue to own at an incredible price.
$7.00
150206
SALEM GAZETTE, Mass., Jan. 14, 1814 "French Bulletins" on pg. 2 is a short report that concludes with: "...Buonaparte Has Been Defeated" . Good.
$14.00
Goodwin and Dodd... Watchmaking...
151592
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, February, 1816 A bkpg. business ad for "Goodwin and Dodd" offers "A large assortment of English and French Watches" plus tools for clock and watchmaking. Includes small woodcuts of pocket-watches & a larger one of an anniversary clock. Traces of foxing.
$16.00
1816 Boston Gazette
152774
BOSTON GAZETTE, EXTRA, April 15, 1816 An untrimmed singlesheet with ads and notices. Dampstaining through the middle, otherwise good.
$12.00
1817 Paris France....
221712
JOURNAL DES DEBATS, Paris, France, January 16, (1817).
* Uncommon Paris France
* Early 19th century original
Has news and content concerning Politiques Et Litteraires. Note: There is no year in the masthead, but the ftpg. does have an item dated 4 septembre 1816. Fold rubbing and some minor wear on the front page, small piece missing in the upper margin, some foxing. Measures 13 1/2 by 8
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$10.00
* Uncommon Paris France
* Early 19th century original
Has news and content concerning Politiques Et Litteraires. Note: There is no year in the masthead, but the ftpg. does have an item dated 4 septembre 1816. Fold rubbing and some minor wear on the front page, small piece missing in the upper margin, some foxing. Measures 13 1/2 by 8
1817 Newspaper from Baltimore, Maryland
152906
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER from Baltimore, Maryland and dated: 1817 This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) not only from the United States but from around the world. Nice condition.
$12.00
150599
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Jan. 5, 1818 The ftpg. has a lengthy poem
being the "New-Years' Address To The Patrons Of The Connecticut Mirror." In
good condition.
$15.00
150605
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 28, 1818 "Notice To Surgeons" on pg. 3
is an ad for a business that sells surgical instruments. The ad includes a
woodcut of an ominous-looking saw, apparently used for surgery. Light wear
and rubbing, some traces of foxing.
$15.00
