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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.
544750
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
$15.00
544752
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
$15.00
544753
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
$12.00
544754
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
$12.00
544755
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
$12.00
544758
"ANDREW BRADFORD, COLONIAL JOURNALIST - A Dissertation in English presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy", by Anna Janney DeArmond (1949) 272 pgs., paperback
$12.00
544764
"IT HAPPENS EVERY THURSDAY" by Jane S. McIlvaine. This is a "history" of creating & publishing the Downingtown, Pa., "Archive" weekly newspaper. (1953) 232 pgs. with dust jacket
$12.00
544766
"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990) 192 pgs. with dust jacket
$12.00
544767
"SAUCE FOR THE GANDER - The Amazing Story of a Fabulous Newspaper", by Frank Mallen. This is a history of the New York "Graphic" newspaper. (1954) with dust jacket
$12.00
544769
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
$15.00
545535
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
$15.00
545595
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
$15.00
A print of Lord Chief Justice Mansfield...
120700
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1768. This is the plate only, not the magazine. 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
*"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
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
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
William Hogarth print...
538374
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Night".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comic stri
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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
Huge eagle in the masthead...
551610
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1810 See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. But unfortunately there is a wear hole in the right wing of the eagle, and other rubbing wear causing this to be a "2nd rate" issue. Never bound nor trimmed, complete in 4 pgs.
$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
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
Willie Blount...
541424
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington DC, Virginia, October 10, 1815 * Early Tennessee...
* Governor William Blount...
On the back page under "Tennessee" is the "Governor's Message", signed in type: Willie Blount. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day includes: "Maryland Elections" "Sporting Intelligence" and more. ... See More $15.00
Bonaparte's Letter...
152908
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated October 28, 1815This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) from not only the United States but around the world. This also contains an article "Bonaparte's letter - Observations on the allusion made by Bonaparte to Themistocles". Nice condi... See More $15.00
Vermont statistics...
152907
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 27, 1816This 16 page newspaper measures just 10 x 6 inches and is in nice condition. This issue contains news of the day (mostly political) from not only the United States but around the world. This issue also contains Vermont statistics. Nice condition. $12.00
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
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
Case of Judge Bland...
152906
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated February 1, 1817This 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. This issue also contains the article on "The Case of Judge Bland". 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
