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Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...
574947
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Judaica item on the King's Edict
A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very nice map headed: "
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$98.00
A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very nice map headed: "
Famous anti-slavery newspaper... John Brown...
574823
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 6, 1860*Ornate masthead
*Anti-Slavery Title
*edited by William Lloyd Garrison
See the photo below for the terrific masthead of this famous anti-slavery newspaper. The ornate engraving in the masthead features three scenes: a slave auction, an image of Jesus breaking the bonds of the oppressors, and a family about to depa... See More $110.00
Racing at Saratoga... Will of an Ex-Slave... Anti-Slavery Agitation...
573397
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 9, 1865 The front page reports "Sports of the Turf - The Second Day of the Saratoga Meeting - The Coveted Bauble Won by the Horse Kentucky" which also includes a summary of the race. Page 3 has: "Death of an Ex-Slave at the Almshouse - His Will" which includes the will of Denison where he leaves all his worldly belongings to the person... See More
$46.00
President Lincoln visiting the Army...
573308
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 10, 1862
* Employment of Negro Troops?
* President Lincoln visiting the Army
* General George McClellan
* Capture of the Gunboat Teaser
* Employment of Negro Troops?
* President Lincoln visiting the Army
* General George McClellan
* Capture of the Gunboat Teaser
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout
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$30.00
Maine Boundary... Henry Clay... USS Constitution...
572998
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 16, 1839 Within the issue is an article "Maine Boundary" which is the "Official papers on the Maine Border Subject' which is over three pages in length. This deals with the disputed territory between Maine and New Brunswick. The front page features "Mr. Clay's Speech on Abolition Petitions" in which he made a corre... See More
$32.00
The Seven Days' Battle....
572938
RICHMOND WHIG, Virginia, July 3, 1862 One of the less common newspapers from the capital of the Confederacy. Some good war-related reporting on the front page, including an editorial headed: 'Progress of the Combat" including: "The battle field Tuesday...14 or 15 miles south of Richmond...The forces became engaged pretty early in the afternoon...our side it was conducted main... See More
$125.00
Asheboro, North Carolina newspaper...
572892
SOUTHERN CITIZEN, Asheboro, North Carolina, March 17,1838 The first newspaper in all of Randolph county was this one, having begun on Dec. 31, 1836 and ending around 1844. In 34 years of dealing in rare newspapers this is the first time this title has come into our inventory.Like most newspapers of the day it carries a wide range of content, from news of the day to literary items to variou... See More $68.00
Slaves after the Civil War : a pair of issues...
572855
THE NEW YORK HERALD, a pair of issues dated May 8 and June 21, 1865 The front pages of both issues have a stack of headlines relating to the South after the end of the Civil War, some of which include: "Reconstruction in North Carolina" "Fear Among the People of the Negroes After the Withdrawal of the National Forces" "Interesting Details of Joe Johnston's Surrender&... See More
$48.00
Very early from Texas...
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STATE GAZETTE, "Seat of Government" Austin, Texas, Oct. 25, 1856 We rarely are able to offer newspapers from Texas from before the Civil War. This is one.This issue has much on politics, with pages 2 and 3 including: "The State Elections" "Speech of Hon. John C. Breckinridge at Tippecanoe, Ind." "Squatter Sovereignty" "Democracy Triumphant"... See More $80.00
Kind comments for the Mormons...
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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1842 This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period.&qu... See More
$43.00
Prints of South Carolina's proposed flag...
572538
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 2, 1861 Page 3 has three nice illustrations of: "The Banner State of the South"--The Troubles of South Carolina to Gert an Ensign" which includes text on the trouble of the state to create a state flag, with illustrations of three designs (see). Pg. 3 also has some nice heads on war preparations at Charleston & Fort Sumter. The ftpg. has: "Am... See More
$43.00
George Washington... estate auction...
Jefferson... Callender...
572470
FARMER"S MUSEUM, or LITERARY GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, dated August 3, 1802 A page 2 report that some of the paintings owned by George Washington will be offered at a sale at Mount Vernon. Page two also contains extracts of Callender's "Prospect Before Us". Additional coverage has a message from "A Poor Man" re: Jefferson's poor handling of t... See More
$55.00
Jefferson and Callender...
572467
FARMER"S MUSEUM, or LITERARY GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, dated September 14, 1802 Nearly two columns of page 4 is dedicated to Jefferson and Callender # 5 (see images). The issue is complete in 4 pages, and has staining (as shown).Other content includes: "Another Duel", "navy Officers", a note regarding the purchase of the "Biography of Wash... See More $35.00
Character of Lincoln... Slave sale... P.T. Barnum...
572315
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1864 Page 5 has: "Character of President Lincoln--Remarks by Hon. A Wakeman" which takes nearly a full column (see for beginning). Page 2 has: "Negro Sales" from Augusta, giving particulars as to ages and prices (see). There is also a great amount of reporting on the Civil War, both on the front page & inside pages. The front page also inc... See More
$37.00
George Washington & his slave "Billy"... Washington returns home as a private citizen...
572286
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, March 15, 1797 Pages 2 and 3 contain a letter signed in type by: Go. Washington, concerning a series of forged letters with his signature implying that his personal man servant, Billy, had been captured at Fort Lee in 1776. Washington refutes this ever happened (see). Rarely have we found period newspapers with any reference to any of Washin... See More $127.00
Death of a First Lady...
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LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, (Long Island), May 25, 1852 A rather uncommon title from this Long Island town. The bottom of pg. 2 has a report: "Death of Mrs. Adams" which begins: "Mrs. John Quincy Adams died in Washington on the 15th..." with a bit more (see). Also on pg. 2 is: "Escape of an Alleged Slave" (see). Four pages, very nice condition ... See More
$38.00
Fenian Movement... Wirz Trial... Negro Troops...
572125
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, September 29, 1865 The frontpage of this issue contact coverage on "The Fenians" "Meeting of the Magistrates of Cork County - Priest Denouncing Fenianism" "...We understand that this society, which has been so extensively developed all over the country, became the subject of remark last Sunday from the pulpits of the several Catholic chape... See More
$34.00
Baseball... Letter from Mr. Lincoln...
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, dated September 26, 1865 Page 5 of the issue contains the "The Field - Base Ball" in which The Active of New York played Union of Morrisania and the final score was 32-10 with 13 runs scored in the 2nd inning. The front page also contains an article "Mr. Lincoln On Negro Suffrage" "He Favors Universal Suffrage" "A Lette... See More $38.00
Illuminati... Dartmouth commencement...
College of New Jersey (Princeton) rebuilding...
571934
NEW-ENGLAND MERCURY AND PALLADIUM, Boston, Sept. 3, 1802 A pg. 2 item says: We are happy to learn that the College of New Jersey (Princeton) is rapidly rebuilding. All the beams and joists in the house are laid, the roof is on in part....it is expected...it will be ready...in November. Other news of the day: "Commencement of Dartmouth College" "Damage By Lightning", interesting... See More
$60.00
Frankfort and Bristol Turnpike... Gilbert Stuart advertisement...
571866
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1803 Taking all the front page and concluding on page 4 is an act for making an artificial road, regarding the Frankfort and Bristol Turnpike. Page 3 contains an advertisement for the famous artist Gilbert Stuart, and page 4 for "Female Education" regarding Trenton Boarding School. There is also an advertisem... See More
$32.00
Fort Laramie Treaty... Fugitive Slave Law... Lynching Law...
571379
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, October 30, 1851 On the third page is a heading "The Treaty with the Prairie Indians" in which "The Treaty was concluded and signed by the Commissioners and Indians on the 17th September. It guaranties to the latter the payment of $50,000 annually, in money or goods, for fifty years, upon their faithful compliance during that time with t... See More
$90.00
Equestrianism for Ladies...
Harper's Ferry... past, present, and future...
571240
MOORE'S RURAL NEW-YORKER, Rochester, NY, May 25, 1861 In addition to the front page print, "Equestrianism for Ladies - Correct and Incorrect Positions", are several inside Civil War related reports and an illustrated ad for "Flags! Flags! Flags!" (see images). One headed, "Harper's Ferry", provides details regarding its past (John Brown raid), its present ... See More
$40.00
Lord Nelson... Negro insurrection...
571111
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, September 6, 1805 The second page of this issue contains a report under "Boston" "Combined Fleet and Lord Nelson" "We have at length received advices, which may be relied upon, the the combined fleet has positively returned to Europe. it was seen in the Bay of Biscay, and was probably bound to Brest. They were however in pursuit ... See More
$32.00
Boston mob...Abiding a fugitive slave...
571109
THE UNION, Washington D.C., February 25, 1851 The backpage of this issue contains a small mention "Boston Mob - The examination of Charles G. Davis is now going on at Boston, for aiding and abetting in the rescue of the fugitive-slave Shadrack - the same charge on which Elizor Wright has been held in $2,000 bail." Above this article is another article is "Events in Bosto... See More
$28.00
Smuggling of Slaves...
571106
NATIONAL INTELLINGENCER, Washington D.C., May 25, 1843 The front page of the issue contains quite lengthy article entitled "Smuggling of Slaves" begins with "That American citizens - merchants residing in these United Sates and in our Atlantic cities - are extensively engaged in the capture of black people on the African coast; that vessels for this trade are built, equipped, and ma... See More
$38.00
Capital Punishment... Erie Railroad...
571034
FLAKE'S DAILY BULLETIN, Galveston, Texas, April 3, 1868 An uncommon to find Texas newspapers from shortly after the Civil War. Page four contains an article "Capital Punishment in Texas" which is a referencing a scheduled execution of Sam Johnson, a negro man for the murder of his fellow, but part of the article is questioning "...it is wrong to begin with a freedman...&... See More
$30.00
Colors for the 55th of Massachusettes...
Colored troops... contrast...
570562
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, June 12, 1863 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
* Contrasting views of the colored troops
* Colors being made for the 55th Massachusetts Colored Regiment
Page 2 has a nice report on... See More $130.00
Runaway ad...
570389
Unknown title, Louisville, Kentucky, April 20, 1841 (print only) PLEASE NOTE: The exact title of the issue is unknown. This is a matted advertisement for a Reward slave called Bill Cole. The city and dateline of the issue is incorporated along in the matting.
The overall print size is approximately 2.5 x 3 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 8.5 x 9 inc... See More $18.00
Re. sinking of the RMS Lusitania...
570272
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 11, 1915 * re. Sinking of the RMS Cunard Lusitania
* United States tensions with Germany grows
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "No War for United States, But Germany to Be Shown Injustice Done to Mankind By the Lusitania Horror" with subheads and related pictorial. (see)
Other news o... See More $49.00
Duck Hill MS negro lynchings...
570241
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 14, 1937. * Roosevelt Towns & Bootjack McDaniels negro lynchings
* Duck Hill MS Mississippi
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 52) that include:
* LYNCHERS TORTURE, BURN TWO NEGROES
* Mississippi Mob Takes Two Prisoners From Officers Outside of Court House
and more.
Tells of the lynching of Negroes Rooseve... See More $52.00
Jack Johnson wins heavyweight title.... 1st negro...
570204
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 26, 1908 This 16 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 3: "NEW CHAMPION OF THE WORLD" "JACK JOHNSON DEFEATS BURNS" "Awarded Decision on Points at Sydney After Police Had Interfered in the 14th Round--A Terrific Battle".Tells of the historic boxing match which made Jack Johnso... See More $180.00
Ernest Thomas lynching...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 27, 1949* Ernest Thomas, Perry, Florida lynching
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (Pg. 48): "POSSE KILLS NEGRO FLORIDA FUGITIVE" and "He Was Hunted in Groveland Rape Case--Alabama Will Reopen Terror Inquiry". Tells of the lynching of negro Ernest Thomas in Perry, Florida.
Other news of the day througho... See More $48.00
Pittsboro MS negro lynching...
570107
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1935. * Bodie Bates negro lynching
* Pittsboro MS Mississippi
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 38):
* MISSISSIPPI NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MOB
* Body is Found Hanging Under a Bridge After Calhoun County Jail is Forced
Tells of the lynching of Bodie Bates in Pittsboro, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throughout. Lig... See More $45.00
Crockett, Texas negro lynching...
569904
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 3, 1932* Dave Tillis negro lynching
* Crockett, Texas
This 70+ page newspaper has a very small and discrete one column headline: "Negro Is Lynched in Texas". Tells of the lynching of Negro Dave Tillis in Crockett, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
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Mack Parker lynching...
569721
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 26, 1959 This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FATE OF NEGRO SEIZED AT MISS. SAID UNKNOWN" "Believed Slain, However; 10 Masked Lynchers Sought by Posse". Tells of the lynching of negro Mack Parker in Poplarville, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, ot... See More $48.00
Willie Vinson lynching...
569594
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1942. * Willie Vinson, Texarkana TX lynching
* Great World War II coverage
This 30 page newspaper has a very small and discrete report on page 17 under:
* LYNCHIN RECORD BETTER
Tells of the lynching of negro Willie Vinson in Texarkana, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II.
Light browning, otherwise in good condition... See More $48.00
Willie Vinson lynching...
569593
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1943* Beaumont, Texas racial riots
* Marianna, Florida negro lynching
* Great World War II coverage
This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on the back page (page 42):
* Texas City Under Martial Law As Races Clash in Beaumont Riots
* Negro's Attack on Woman Starts Violence in Which White Man Is Killed and Work at Shipyard Halted
Also a... See More $37.00
Charlie Lang and Ernest Green double-lynching...
569592
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 13, 1942 This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25: "2 Negro Boys Lynched" "Victims, 14, Accused of Attacking Girl, Hanged in Mississippi".Tells of the lynching of two negro boys in Shubuta, Mississippi which is near Meridian.
Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Light browning, oth... See More $52.00
Pre-Civil War newspaper from New Orleans...
569420
THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 14, 1851* Rare from the pre civil war deep South
* 3 slave ads, 2 being illustrated
Rarely do we have the opportunity to offer newspapers from New Orleans from before the 1880's. Here is a nice pre-Civil War issue, complete in 4 pages with a nice engraving in the masthead of a scene along the Mississippi River.
In addition to various n... See More $38.00
Pre-Civil War newspaper from New Orleans...
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THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 15, 1851* Rare from the pre civil war deep South
* 2 illustrated slave ads
Rarely do we have the opportunity to offer newspapers from New Orleans from before the 1880's. Here is a nice pre-Civil War issue, complete in 4 pages with a nice engraving in the masthead of a scene along the Mississippi River.
In addition to various news repo... See More $38.00
Willard Brown 1st black AL HR....
569380
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 14, 1947 This 48 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 30: "BROWNS DOWN TIGERS AFTER 7-1 SETBACK" with box scores. (see)Tells of negro player Willard Brown becoming the first black player to hit a home run in the American League. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise ... See More $42.00
Martin Luther King, Jr. march in Albany, Georgia...
569194
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 13, 1961 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "267 NEGROES ARE ARRESTED IN GA. PROTEST" "Marching, Singing Demonstrators Support 11 On Trial in Albany". Tells of the civil rights march in Albany Georgia which involved Martin Luther King Jr that ended up in the arrest of 700.Other... See More $48.00
John Brown ... raid at Harper's Ferry...
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NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, New York, November 30, 1859Page 5 of this issue has several headings: "From Charlestown", "A Visit To The Prisoners", "A Caricaturist Rebuked", "Brown Preparing His Public Letter", "He Will Make No Speech", "No One To Visit Brown", "A Guard Of 2,500 Soldiers", "Northern Reporters Driven Away" and ... See More $50.00
John Brown ... raid at Harper's Ferry...
568816
NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 29, 1859* Harper's Ferry, Virginia
* John Brown to be executed
The front page of this issue has headings: "The Harper's Ferry Trouble", "Arrangements for the Execution of John Brown on Friday", "Any Attempt at Rescue to be Crushed Out at Once", "Imposing Military Display" and "The Public Feeling in Virginia an... See More $40.00
Much on the African-American soldiers...
568708
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, April 3, 1863 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).This issue has content concerning the Massachusetts 54th Regiment. The 54th Massachusetts saw extensive federal service in the Union Army dur... See More $129.00
Much on the African-American soldiers...
568707
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, April 3, 1863 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).This issue has content concerning the Massachusetts 54th Regiment. The 54th Massachusetts saw extensive federal service in the Union Army dur... See More $115.00
Death report of the 54th Regiment...
568622
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, December 4, 1863 * Deaths in the Massachusetts 54th : "colored" soldiers
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
This issue includes content on the Massachusetts 54th Regiment. T... See More $125.00
Col. Robert Shaw Monument...
Slaves becoming soldiers...
568621
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, November 20, 1863 * Slave owners paid for enlisting their slaves for the military
* Equal pay for "colored" soldiers
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
Page two has a notic... See More $165.00
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment... Miss Anna Dickinson...
568619
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, October 2, 1863 * Concerning "colored" soldiers in the Civil War
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
This issue includes content on the Massachusetts 54th Regiment. The 54th... See More $130.00
Death of members of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment...
568618
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, September 25, 1863 * Recruiting "colored" soldiers for the Civil War
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
Page three features "Death of Members of Mass 54th." notes ... See More $125.00