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The following items are a sample of those from the Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspaper's Private Collection. They are not available for sale, and they cannot be added to your cart nor can additional images be shown. They are posted for educational purposes only.
Sale broadside from 1851...
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SALE BROADSIDE from Muncy, Pennsylvania, headed: "ORPHANS' COURT SALE ! " with various details of the sale of a: "...House And A Frame Stable..." with various details, dated at the bottom October 8, 1851. Some loss to the upper left corner partially affecting the first letter, loss to the blank bottom right corner, otherwise in very nice condition. Measures 11 3/4 by 18 3/4 inc... See More
$58.00
First newspaper in Hawaii...
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Unusual 19th Century Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
Private Collection!
SANDWICH ISLAND GAZETTE & JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, Honolulu, Oahu, July 8, 1837 This was the very first newspaper published in Hawaii, known as the Sandwich Islands at that time. This is the volume 1, number 50 issue.... See More $0.00
First newspaper in Utah...
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554974
Unusual 19th Century Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
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DESERET NEWS, G.S.L. (Great Salt Lake), Deseret, August 17, 1850 The Deseret News was the very first newspaper published in what is now Utah, then known as the "state of Deseret", and this is just the tenth ... See More $0.00
First newspaper in North Dakota...
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554967
Unusual 19th Century Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
Private Collection!
FRONTIER SCOUT, Fort Rice, D.T. (Dakota Territory), Sept. 7, 1865 This was the first newspaper published in what is now North Dakota, having first started in Fort Union but after just four issues was removed to Fort R... See More $0.00
The rare plate is still present... George Washington...
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554670
A Rare Plate of George Washington
from the archives of the
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
Private Collection!
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787 An issue from our private collection, rare in that it still contains the full page plate of "General Washington". Typically plates of historical s... See More $0.00
Very unusual title...
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554659
Unusual 18th Century Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
Private Collection!
THE HISTORY OF CRADLE-CONVULSIONS..., London, September, 1701 A fascinating & very rare monthly (although it only lasted for this one issue!) newspaper themed on analyzing the deaths of children from 1600-1700.
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Rare pair of issues from the Private Collection...
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Sports Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
Private Collection!
PUBLIX OPINION, New York, September 22, 1927 An interesting pair of newspapers done in advance of the Gene Tunney - Jack Dempsey fight, ready to "hit the streets" regardless of who won. The text reads generically en... See More $0.00
1600's Era Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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A PERFECT DIURNALL OF THE PASSAGES IN PARLIAMENT, London, December 26,
1642 One of the earlier "newsbooks", or predecessors of today's
newspapers, this rare issue has a wood engraving in the masthead
showing the member of Parliament. Such wood engravings in mastheads of
the day are exceedingly unusual.
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Triumphs & Tragedies Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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110200
PALESTINE DAILY HERALD, Texas, May 23, 1934 See the photo for the great
banner headline on the death of the famed outlaw duo Bonnie &
Clyde. Most issues found on their death are one or two column reports,
making banner headlines such as this extremely uncommon. And great to
have in a Texas newspaper, as they were killed near the Texas/Louisiana
border.
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Civil War Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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110300
THE RED RIVER ROVER, "Printed on board Steamer Des Moines", March 21,
1864 A most fascinating and possibly unique little newspaper printed on
lined, blue ledger paper. This is the first issue (and possibly the
last) as the front page contains the "Saluatory" which explains how
this paper came into being:
"We present to-day this little sheet to
the citizens of Red River country and the sol... See More
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Wild West Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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110500
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Missouri, April 4, 1882 One of the very best
issues on the death of Jesse James, as Kansas City is about 50 miles
from St. Joseph, where Jesse was shot by Robert Ford. As would be
expected the front page has a lengthy article on this timely, local
report.
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Revolutionary War Era Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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110600
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 23, 1777
This historic issue contains a great front page report signed in type
by G. WASHINGTON concerning his crossing of the Delaware River and his
actions at Trenton. Great to have this report on the front page of a
period newspaper.
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Politics in America Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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110700
THE CLAY BUGLE, Rochester, N.Y., October 12, 1844 An early, and very
rare "campaign newspaper", created specifically to support the campaign
of Henry Clay for President of the United States. In the days before
other forms of media, newspapers were the only way for the citizenry to
learn of the platforms of those running for public office. They were,
but nature, short-lived newspapers. This is... See More
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World War II Era Issue
from the archives of theTimothy Hughes' Rare Newspaper
Private Collection!
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110800
NEW ORLEANS ITEM--EXTRA, La., August 14, 1945. See the photo for the
huge headline, taking the entire top half of the front page, announcing
"PEACE!" with the subhead: "Japs Accept Allied Terms". A terrific and
unusual display issue.
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