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Likely the most desired masthead from the 18th century... Paul Revere's segmented snake engraving - "Join or Die"
Item #719725
October 27, 1774
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774 It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the context of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead.
In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune
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The Olive Branch Petition: a last-gasp attempt to prevent all-out war...
Item #687282
August 19, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 19, 1775 Certainly the most notable content in this issue is found taking over half of page 2, being the very historic Olive Branch Petition.
This was one of the more historic documents of the war, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775, in a final attempt to avoid a war between the American Colonies and England. The petition affir... See More
One of the great rarities in American magazines...
Item #702283
May 01, 1745
THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1745 This is a very rare title, actually the first successful magazine in American history done in the traditional magazine format (Christian History preceded this by several years but was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening).
This magazine existed for about 3 years. Two previous attempts at a magazine in the colonies only lasted a few issues,... See More
The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...
Item #709909
May 29, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825 A pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".
May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew Bill was under consideration. The text of Brackenridge's speech is headed: "Relig... See More
Handsome, colonial New York newspaper from 1743
Item #702364
December 23, 1745
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 23, 1745 As those who follow our offerings know, it is rare that we have the opportunity to offer American newspapers from the 1740's. Here is a very handsome issue from 1745 featuring a nicely engraved, well-inked coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.
The entire front page and over half of page 2 are taken with a report from the commander-in-chief o... See More
Rare Paul Revere engraving... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Quebec...
Item #723820
February 09, 1776
THE ESSEX JOURNAL & NEW HAMPSHIRE PACKET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Feb. 9, 1776
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
There were but a few masthead engravings of the 18th century which were created by Paul Revere. The "Massachusetts Spy" is perhaps the most famous, plus there is the engraving in the "Boston Gaz... See More
Terrific issue on the death George Washington...
Item #703673
January 01, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, January 1, 1800 This is one of the better issues to be had on the death & funeral of George Washington.
All columns and margins on pages 1, 2 & 3 have wide, black mourning rules. Page 4 has mourning rules at the top and bottom. The front page begins with a report headed with an engraving of a funeral urn above which is... See More
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address...
Item #705939
November 20, 1863
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Providence, Rhode Island, Nov. 20, 1863 At the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg Edward Everett was the featured speaker, and all of pages 4, 5 & a portion of page 6 are taken up with his very lengthy speech.
Lincoln's talk was not the focus of the ceremony, but history would prove his speech would be perhaps the most famous by any President of the Unite... See More
The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...
Item #721090
April 24, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770 This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Rev... See More
The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...
Item #701190
November 02, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803 The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senators who voted against the treaty and those who voted in favor of the treaty.
Th... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #707410
January 23, 1857
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857 The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened.
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the City and Vicinity--The Laws to Be Codified--Central Park Commission... See More
The Treasury Department is created... Where will the federal capital be located? Knox is Secretary at War...
Item #703753
September 16, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 16, 1789 Certainly the most notable report is that found on the back page, where is printed in full: "An ACT to Establish the Treasury Department" taking nearly a full column, signed at its conclusion by the President: George Washington.
A very notable report on the creation of this significant department of the federal government. Ter... See More
Much on the Battle of Gettysburg from a soldier involved...
Item #707409
July 17, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 17, 1863 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
The front page has various war-related content, including items headed: "The News" and a lengthier report: "Spies In The South" and other related items, but certainly the prime front page content is the report headed: "The ... See More
Historic "Proclamation" by Massachusett-Bay...
Item #704404
February 27, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1776 Wonderful to find a newspapers not just dated 1776, but from Philadelphia.
The front page begins with a Resolve of Confess noting: "That no vessel loaded for Great Britain, Ireland, or the British West Indies, be permitted to sail until the farther order o this Congress..." with a bit more.
The balance of the front page--... See More
Benedict Arnold on the Battle of Quebec... Ethan Allen in irons...
Item #709894
February 22, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, (Cambridge), Feb. 22, 1776 The top of the first column begins with a report from Cork that: "...there has been commotions amongst the soldiers who are to embark for America; that a great numbers of them have deserted & that several of the officers who are absent have sent letters to acquaint their officers that they shall not join their regime... See More
The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"... General P.G.T. Beauregard...
Item #701578
June 20, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, June 20, 1863 A very rare publication from the Confederacy which seldom comes to the collector market. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page is entirely taken up with a large portrait of: "Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard" with a nice biography of him found on page 4.
Also on ... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #704306
August 03, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Aug. 3, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same title... See More
Printed by Benjamin Franklin, but without the imprint...
Item #703480
October 04, 1753
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1753 A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.
This issue is from before the French &... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #722573
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It no... See More
Much on the war, including reference to the Arnold/Andre treason...
Item #701123
March 13, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 13, 1781 Inside pages have various reports on the Revolutionary War, a few bits including: "General Arnold's letter to Lord George Germaine...says, that Congress would not be able to stand their ground half an hour if his lordship would publicly...declare to America the terms that would be given to all the coloni... See More
Excellent account of the Sullivan Expedition...
Item #703290
October 13, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 13, 1779 The entire front page and part of the back page are taken up with a very fine & detailed account of the Sullivan Expedition. The report is signed in type by John Sullivan, who commanded the expedition.
This was a U.S. military campaign of the Revolutionary War, lasting from June to October 1779 against the
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From when Norfolk, Virginia, was held by Union forces...
Item #701586
May 10, 1862
THE NEW REGIME, Norfolk, Virginia, March 27, 1864 A Union occupation newspaper, as the Union forces occupied the city on May 10, 1862. It remained under martial law through the remainder of the Civil War.
This is the volume 1, number 28 issue. Page 2 includes: "War Intelligence" "Reorganization of the Army of the Potomac" which includes a lengthy document signed in type ... See More
Charles Sumner's famous 'Crimes Against Kansas' speech on the Senate floor...
Item #700061
May 21, 1856
(2-issue set) NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 20 and 21, 1856 On May 19 and 20, 1856, Senator Charles Sumner of Mass. delivered a powerful speech to the Senate in which he condemned Southerners and politicians who advocated the expansion of slavery into new territories, especially Kansas. It has become famous in history as the "Crimes Against Kansas" speech.
These two issues contain the maj... See More
Celebrating peace with England...
Item #703320
June 02, 1783
INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, June 2, 1783 One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.
Page 2 has a d
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The Wright Brothers: a very displayable issue...
Item #702435
June 12, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 12, 1909 If there was a publication that graphically portrayed the earliest years of flight — including the Wright brothers — this would be it. As any collector knows, newspapers of the first decade of the 20th century had exceedingly few graphics.
This front page features large photos of Orville and Wilbur Wright along
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This front page features large photos of Orville and Wilbur Wright along
The famous Winslow Homer print "Waiting for a Bite"...
Item #713389
August 22, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1874 Certainly the most notable print in this issue is the very nice full page by Winslow Homer titled: "Waiting for a Bite." It is in great condition.
Other prints in this issue are a full ftpg. illus. "The Little Vagrant." Inside is a 1/2 pg. map of "The Gold Regions of the Black Hills, Explored by General Custer's Exp... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...
Item #701458
May 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790 On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings in each state...", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson, plus a second Act conce... See More
Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702410
March 17, 1801
NEWBURYPORT HERALD & COUNTRY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1801 Page 2 contains Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, headed and beginning: "City of Washington, March 4 - PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. This Day at XII o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution in the Senate Chamber, in the presence of th... See More
Washington's letter resigning as commander-in-chief...
Item #715752
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1783 A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congress concerning the mutinous soldiers in Washington's army, along with Washing... See More
First rabbi to lead prayer in Congress...
Item #713893
February 03, 1860
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1860 Page 7 has proceedings of the first session of the Thirty Sixth Congress and included is a brief but very historic account about the first time the proceedings were opened with a prayer by a rabbi.
With a dateline of February 1 the account reads in part: "The proceedings were opened with a prayer by Rabbi RAPHAEL. It abounded with fervently expresse... See More
Robert E. Lee's portrait on the front page...
Item #707905
July 02, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1864 (at a slightly reduced price) Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice front page illustration of: "The Rebel General Robert Edmund Lee" with a short biography on him as well.
Other prints include a fullpg. of 5 scenes in Georgia including Resaca, Woodlands, Kingston & Adairsville. Another page shows: "Fighting... See More
Rare "Steamer Bulletin" means for Eastern consumption...
Item #701718
July 01, 1861
STEAMER BULLETIN--FOR THE ATLANTIC STATES AND EUROPE, San Francisco, California, July 1, 1861 "Steamer editions" are rarely found today. They were special editions meant for East Coast consumption--in this case Europe as well.
This is an edition of the San Francisco Bulletin. As noted on page 4, the Daily Bulletin published every evening except Sunday. The "Steamer Bulletin, Double... See More
Protestants versus the Catholics...
Item #699456
November 15, 1681
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Nov. 15, 1681 This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating title published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government. The front page has: "An Act for the Better Observation of the Lords Day, Commonly called Sunday, hath this Clause..." with more.
News is entirely from England & Scotland, with... See More
Details on Jack the Ripper & Mary Jane Kelly, by an eye-witness...
Item #707418
November 14, 1888
THE TIMES, London, England, Nov. 14, 1888 "Jack the Ripper" reports were common in the latter half of 1888, capturing the interest of people on both sides of the Atlantic as evidenced by the reports in many newspapers in the United States. It was the international "sensation" of the era, and a case which was never conclusively solved. Not surprisingly, issues of the respe... See More
On the death, funeral and memorials for George Washington...
Item #708193
January 13, 1800
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Boston, Jan. 13, 1800 The front page has wide, black mourning rules, and the borders and all columns on pages 2, 3 & 4 also have wide, black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Related content is on pages 2, 3 and 4, with: "Public Testimonials, of Respect In Commemoration of the Virtues & Character of GE... See More
Very significant issue on the Haymarket Riot...
Item #707399
November 12, 1887
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Nov. 12, 1887 A terrific issue as the front page has the prints of each of the four men who were executed for their involvement in the Haymarket Riot, an event which followed a labor demonstration the previous year. There is much on the web concerning it.
The top of the first column has heads: "JUSTICE" "Four Anarchists Hanged" "The Law Upheld&q... See More
One of the best Kennedy assassination newspapers to be had...
Item #649296
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two-line, bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a sma
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The two-line, bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a sma
America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More
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British capture Washington, D.C: one of the very best of accounts...
Item #707290
September 28, 1814
THE STAR, London, England, Sept. 28, 1814 Taking fully half of the front page is the very historic reporty of the capture of Washington, D.C., by the British during the War of 1812.
Taken from the 'London Gazette Extraordinary', the is signed: Rob. Ross, Major-Gen. and begins: "My Lord--I have the honour to communicate to your Lordship, that on the night of the 24th instant, a... See More
News of the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith...
Item #708095
July 20, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1844 Page 5 contains a brief yet significant report reading in its entirety: "The Mormon National (Presidential) Convention, which met at Baltimore on the 13th inst. assembled in a gloomy spirit, the delegates having just received intelligence of the murder of the man they all contemplated to have named as their candidate for the presid... See More
A Memphis newspaper from Jackson...
Item #683048
February 20, 1863
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Jackson, Mississippi, February 20, 1863 This newspaper had fascinating history as it was chased around the South. Note that this "Memphis" newspaper was published in Jackson, Mississippi. See the information below concerning its history.
The front page has: "The Battle of Fredericksburg" with terrific detail, taking nearly 3 columns with many su... See More
Signature of General Philip Schuyler...
Item #706757
October 29, 1796
Letter written by Philip Schuyler to his lawyer dated October 29, 1796 for the creation of an agreement between "...Philip Schuyler of Albany, and Isaac Green of Saratoga County...", for the payment of $250 from the latter to the former.
Schuyler's signature is at the conclusion. Schuyler was a general in the Revolutionary War, and at this time Schuyler was in the New York Senate, h... See More
From Lawrence, Kansas, from the "Bleeding Kansas" period...
Item #701714
July 25, 1857
THE KANSAS HERALD OF FREEDOM, Lawerence, July 25, 1857 This is actually a Kansas Territory newspaper, as it did not join the Union until January, 1861.
This is the first of this title we have located in our 50+ years.
This issue is from the midst of the "Bleeding Kansas" period. This was a series of violent civil confrontations in Kansas Territory between 1854 and 1859. It emerge... See More
An early newspaper mention of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #709878
December 22, 1843
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22 1843 The top of page 2 has a report headed: "Advice From Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen constitute the Electoral ticket: Electors at Large--ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Sangamon County: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more detail. Also mentioned is:... See More
Very significant Franklin letter written to this newspaper: the Hutchinson Letters Affair...
Item #701455
December 25, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 25, 1773 The back page contains an extremely significant letter signed in type by B. Franklin, as the agent in London for the Mass. legislature.
This letter was a critical piece in the "Hutchinson Letters Affair", an incident that increased tensions between the colonists and England before the Revolution. In general, a series of letters wri... See More
Siege of Havana, Cuba, with a foldout map...
Item #709847
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1762 The prime content would certainly be the account of the battle of Havana, Cuba, headed: "Account of the Taking of the Havannah" which is nearly a full page account.This is followed by the: "Articles of Capitulation agreed upon between Sir George Pocock...and the Earl of Albermarle, & the Marquis of Real Transporte...for the... See More
Is England about to give up the cause?
Item #703347
April 04, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1782 Page 2 has continued reports from the House of Commons including relations with the American colonies. one bit notes: "...That it is the opinion of this house, that all our efforts to reduce America to obedience by force have been ineffectual, and have only tended to weaken this country & exhaust its resources...". And elsewhere: ... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
(5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
Sentence & execution of King Louis XVI...
Item #685536
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1793 Certainly the most notable content is near the back under: "Monthly Gazette" which includes reports on the end of the trial of Louis XVI as well as his execution.Some of the text includes: "...I declare in the name of the Convention that the punishment which it announces against Louis Capet is death." and further on: "... See More
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273
(5) THE POST-BOY, London, 1710's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly or heavily inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. Note: A maximum of 4 sets are available. Our inventory of 2nd-rate Post-Boys for this era is limited.... See More
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