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Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #698441
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Destructi... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #698440
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Destructi... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #698439
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 21, 1853 Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly", the latter two becoming immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.Among the prints are: "Destructi... See More
Lord Lovat and the Duke of Cumberland: notables in the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #698438
December 11, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 11, 1746 This was one of the more notable titles for the 18th century, and from the era of the Jacobite Rebellion with a few items relating to it.
Page 2 has a report noting: "The Duke of Cumberland has been received with the utmost joy at the Hague, so as to give hopes of soon hearing the States General declaring war against France...as will o... See More
Newspaper for those on board a floating university...
Item #698437
April 02, 1927
THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 2, 1927 Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University." An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world.
Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
German language newspaper from 1833 Harrisburg...
Item #698436
October 24, 1833
HARRISBURGER MORGENROTHE, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1833 A quite scarce newspaper for the German-speaking community in the Harrisburg area, printed entirely in the German language. Gregory's "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that only the Pennsylvania State Library has a reasonable run of this title, two other institutions having but a single issue.
Four pages... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #698435
August 31, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Aug. 31, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads are: "$100 Reward" for a runaway mulatto woman, with a small print of her. Also a front page ad: "$20 Reward for a runaway with a print; "Negro Clothing" with much detail. There are also 24 illustrate... See More
Uncommon woman suffrage paper from Syracuse...
Item #698434
March 01, 1879
THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, March, 1879 A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #698433
February 18, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
A wealth of advertisements including: "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway, with details. Page 2 continues with: "Debate on Mr. Madison's Resolutions...".
The front page has a notice from the: ... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #698432
January 23, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1793 A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. The back has no fewer than three runaway reward ads, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item #698431
December 31, 1887
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Dec. 31, 1887 Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
Content includes: "TEXAS FIRES" "Several Buildings Destroyed at Mexia..." &... See More
Village Voice reports on the "Festival For Peace" - Janis Joplin's last public performance...
Item #698429
August 13, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970 A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of the festival, and an article/review which begins on page 40, under "RIFFS" has "DANGER: MUSIC FOR PEACE", and includes a photo of Janis Joplin. The article continues on the opposing p... See More
Fours issues from 1758...
Item #698427
September 23, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, London, 1758 This is a lot of four issues of this title, all from 1758, and all with some loss to the upper right corner, foxing, magic wear, o other disfigurements causing them to be in "2nd rate" condition, discounted as such.
Each is four pages, 10 1/2 by 17 inches.
Much on the exchange of prisoners in prison ships... British have evacuated the South...
Item #698404
July 17, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 17, 1781 The front page has several letters from British Lt. Col. Balfour, most dealing with discussion for an exchange of prisoners with General Greene.
This discussion carries over to page 2 where is found a letter datelined: "Torbay prison ship, Charlestown harbour, May 19, 1781" concerning men on the prison shi... See More
Jailed for support of the Americans... No independence for America...
Item #698402
April 09, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 9, 1782 Page 2 includes: "The enemy in New York are busy in prosecuting their canal...They are also erecting a line of works on Long Island...His Excellency GENERAL WASHINGTON and his Lady arrived last Monday at Head Quarters, New-Burg, in good health."
Page 3 has a report of a London printer going to jail for his... See More
Illustrated ship ads and slave-related ads...
Item #698401
May 17, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 19, 1796 The front page is entirely taken up with advertisements including 17 illustrated ship ads. The back page has no fewer than 4 slave-related ads, including: "For Sale, A Healthy Negro Girl..." and: "For Sale, A Negro Woman..." all with details.
Four pages, very nice condition.
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #698364
June 04, 1864
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, June 4, 1864 W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy. The circuit-riding Methodist parson turned to the press to spread his harsh anti-Presbyterian, anti-Calvinist rhetoric, and to spread his ferve... See More
Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #698363
May 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851 This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated News' whi... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #698362
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
This town was founded during the California Gold Rush...
Item #698355
December 02, 1878
THE MOUNTAIN MESSENGER, Downieville, California, Dec. 21, 1878 Downieville is a very small town at 3,000 ft. elevation in Northwestern California. It was founded in late 1849 during the California gold rush & was first known as "The Forks" for its location at the confluence of the Downie River and the North Fork of the Yuba River. It was soon renamed after Major William Downie,... See More
Capture of the first train robbers in America...
Item #698354
January 11, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1866 The front page has a stack of column heads which include: "Arrest of the Express Robbers" "$250,000 of the Money Recovered". The actual report takes a paragraph and has a subhead: "Captured". The text is a bit blurred from the ink but is readable.
What is notable is that most internet sources note that the Reno brothe... See More
Sherman returns... On the Lincoln assassination...
Item #698353
May 09, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1865 All columns on all pages area black-bordered due to the Lincoln assassination. The front page has: "SHERMAN" "His Army Homeward Bound" "The Quickest March on Record" "Scenes Along the Route" "Enthusiasm of the Colored People" and "Events Subsequent To The Surrender".
Page 5 has: "The Assassination... See More
A boom & bust mining town in Colorado...
Item #698352
September 11, 1885
WHITE PINE CONE, White Pine, Gunnison County, Colorado, Sept. 11, 1885 An interesting newspaper from a fascinating town which went through two boom & bust periods.
White Pine began in 1880 as a fledgling mining camp just west of the Continental Divide, boomed in the mid-1880's then went bust by 1893. But in 1930 thru 1944 corporate mining resurrected in White Pine, only to go bust ... See More
Yorktown siege.... New Orleans falls...
Item #698350
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 2, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Action of April 26 Near Yorktown" which is more of a diagram of the battle.
Among the front page one column heads are: "Fall Of Fort Macon" "The Surrender of New Orleans" "Graceful but Patriotic Letter from Flag-Officer Farragut", "The Siege Of Yorktown... See More
Yorktown siege.... New Orleans falls...
Item #698349
May 02, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 2, 1862 The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Action of April 26 Near Yorktown" which is more of a diagram of the battle.
Among the front page one column heads are: "Fall Of Fort Macon" "The Surrender of New Orleans" "Graceful but Patriotic Letter from Flag-Officer Farragut", "The Siege Of Yorktown... See More
Great headline on the Spanish-American War...
Item #698348
May 13, 1898
BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 13, 1898 A terrific & very displayable ftpg. with the huge headline: "ADMIRAL SAMPSON'S Official Report OF PORTO RICO BOMBARDMENT" with related subheads.
Page 2 has a nice print of: "Admiral Sampson".
Ten pages, very nice condition.
The North says the war is hopeless...
Item #698347
January 27, 1863
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 27, 1863 The front page includes: "From Fredericksburg" "The Courts" "Virginia Legislature" "Additional From the North--The Situation at Fredericksburg--The Peace Movement in the New Jersey Legislature--The Administration Denounced--The War Declared Hopeless & the Conquest of the South Impossible--The Desire of the N... See More
Babe Ruth signs New York Yankees contract...
Item #698346
March 06, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 6, 1922 The top of page 6 has column heads: "RUTH TO CASH IN $75,000 AND A SWAT BONUS" "Contract Makes Him Best Paid Athlete in World".
Also, the same page has a column: "Billy Evans Says" which discusses the Babe Ruth contract and his home run hitting record.
Complete in ten page, light toning and minor wear at the ... See More
Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #698345
March 24, 1875
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, March 24, 1875 From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, some ink stains, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin teras, good condition.
Gold Rush items in a South Carolina newspaper...
Item #698344
February 21, 1849
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, Columbia, South Carolina, Feb. 21, 1849 Not only a rather rare antebellum title, but page 2 has California Gold Rush content with a letter headed: "California" which questions the consequences of the "gold excitement" and people & goods heading west. Another brief article: "California Gold Stories" is a bit tongue-in-cheek.
Four pages, ... See More
Nebraska becomes the 37th state of the Union...
Item #698343
March 02, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1867 Page 5 has: "NEBRASKA" "The Thirty-Seventh State" "Proclamation by the President Declaring Nebraska a State" with the complete text of the proclamation, signed in type: Andrew Johnson.
An early report, as it become a state just the day before.
Eight pages, good condition.
Large Civil War map of Virginia: Battle of Spotsylvania...
Item #698342
May 16, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1864 Over half of the front page is taken up with a large & detailed Civil War map headed: "GEN. GRANT'S ADVANCE TO RICHMOND." Among the first column heads on the war are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Gen. Lee's Retreat Confirmed" "Our Cavalry Operations" "Lee's Road to Richmond Destroyed" "Sheridan Take... See More
Large Civil War map of Virginia: Battle of Spotsylvania...
Item #698341
May 16, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1864 Over half of the front page is taken up with a large & detailed Civil War map headed: "GEN. GRANT'S ADVANCE TO RICHMOND."
Among the first column heads on the war are: "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Gen. Lee's Retreat Confirmed" "Our Cavalry Operations" "Lee's Road to Richmond Destroyed" "Sheridan Tak... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #698340
March 11, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 11, 1863 Among the front page items are: "Disaffection in the Yankee Army" "The Recent Terrible Railroad Accident in the South" "The Mineral Wealth of the South" "Capture of the Indianola From an Eye Witness" "Affairs in New Orleans" and other items.
The back page includes a lengthy editorial that begins: &... See More
Confederate reports on the Seven Days' Battles...
Item #698338
July 05, 1862
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 5, 1862 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "List of Casualties in the Recent Battle Before Richmond" "On to Richmond--What a Paroled Prisoner Said" "The Capture of the Battery at Eilyson's Mills" "Retaliation for Northern Outrages".
Inside has much on the war including: "The Battles Bel... See More
Map shows the Cumberland River...
Item #698337
January 09, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 9, 1862 The front page features a Civil War map headed: "The Rebel General Zollicoffer's Position On the Cumberland River.", plus several columns have war-related heads including: "Great Activity at the Headquarters of the Army" "Gen. Sherman's Report of Gen. Stevens' Operations on the Coosaw River" "Important From Western ... See More
Three Civil War maps...
Item #698336
May 06, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 6, 1862 The front page is dominated by a large Civil War map headed: "The Seat Of War In Eastern Virginia".
There are also first column heads on the Civil War including: "From General McClellan's Army" "THE REBELS OVERTAKEN" "The Rebels Driven Through Williamsburg" "Savage Hand-to-Hand Fighting" "Shocking Barba... See More
Fascinating slave case...
Item #698335
April 09, 1856
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 9, 1856 Page 5 has: "An Interesting Slave Case" concerning: "...a young colored woman & her children claimed as slaves..." and what follows are the details of a very fascinating case.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
The editor is arrested for conspiracy...
Item #698334
May 25, 1864
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 25, 1864 A significant issue as page 4 has a notice: "To Our Subscribers" which comments on the arrest of Samuel Medary, this newspaper's editor & publisher, noting in part: "...about our being arrested on last Friday by Deputies U.S. Marshals Sands and Wheeler for conspiracy...". Further on is the news report: "We learn that G... See More
Large Civil War map of the Mississippi Valley...
Item #698333
March 08, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, March 8, 1863 The front page features a large map headed: "THE GREAT UNION RIVER..." showing the Mississippi and tributaries from Moon Lake to the Gulf of Mexico.
Among the front page column heads on the war: "Important Military & Naval Movements on the Mississippi" "Tremendous Efforts of the Unionists to Open Navigation to the Gulf" "... See More
Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...
Item #698332
September 20, 1862
THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Sept. 20, 1862 If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the &qu... See More
Ulysses S. Grant clarifies his infamous "Jew Order"....
Item #698331
November 30, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 30, 1868 Page 2 has a very significant Judaica item headed: "Gen. Grant's Jew Order" "Why It Was Issued--A Statement of the Circumstances of the Case."
This relates to Ulysses S. Grant's General Order #11 from during the Civil War, known as the infamous "Jew Order". Grant's controversial order is considered to be the m
... See More
This relates to Ulysses S. Grant's General Order #11 from during the Civil War, known as the infamous "Jew Order". Grant's controversial order is considered to be the m
Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana...
Item #698330
April 30, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1862 Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE CAPTURE OF NEW ORLEANS" "Desperate Naval Engagement on the Mississippi River" "THE UNION LOSS VERY HEAVY" "Evacuation of the City by the Rebel Forces" "Our Troops in Quiet Possession of New Orleans" "YORKTOWN" "Operations in Front of the R... See More
Quakers want immunity from military duty...
Item #698329
November 23, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1791 Congressional business reported on page 3 includes mention that a memorial was presented: "...from a committee of the counties of Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Allegheny, remonstrating against the excise law....". Also that a memorial was presented: "...from the Quakers of the Eastern part of N. Car
... See More
Amelia Earhart gets her commercial pilot license...
Item #698328
March 29, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1929 Page 16 has one column heads: " Permit For Miss Earhart" "She is Fourth Woman to Aviation Transport License".
Complete in 48 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Note: While the major historic events in Amelia Earhart's life can be read about through multiple venues (books, newspapers, magazines, etc.), many of the more obscure ... See More
California gold...
Item #698327
July 11, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.,July 11, 1849 Page 3 has a relatively short article: "California Gold" noting in part: "...that the amount of the precious metal from the 'diggings' already deposited at the Mint for coinage is within a small fraction of two millions of dollars...". and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Jackson's state-of-the-union address & the Indian Removal Act... The "Trail of Tears"...
Item #698326
December 15, 1830
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Massachusetts, Dec. 15, 1830 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Present State of the Indian Question" which is the controversial "Trail of Tears".
Inside has the: "President's Message" being Jackson's state-of-the-union address. Actually about half of it due to the extreme length. Signed in type: Andrew Jackso... See More
A newspaper focused on not promoting woman suffrage...
Item #698315
April 12, 1919
THE WOMAN PATRIOT, Washington D.C, April 12, 1919 Unlike other focused newspapers of this era, this newspaper was against woman suffrage. Printed in the masthead is: "For Home and National Defense Against Woman Suffrage, Feminism and Socialism". And the content is as you would expect from such a newspaper.
Eight pages, 10 3/4 bye 16 inches, minor rubbing, good condition. This is a... See More
No better newspaper for the report of her death...
Item #698313
March 01, 1905
THE DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, March 1, 1905 This is the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in northern California, and the content which consumes most of the front page--although tragic--could not be better in any other newspaper.
The banner headline announces: "MRS. STANFORD DIES SUDDENLY IN HAWAII" "End Came Unexpectedly to... See More
A fiery & fatal end to the Branch Davidian compound...
Item #698310
April 19, 1993
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD--Special Report, April 19, 1993 The bold banner headline: "A FIERY END" reports the siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco and the devastating fire which ended the stand-off with the FBI resulting in the death of 76 people. Great to have this report in a Waco newspaper.
Complete with all 4 sections and 24 pages, great condition.
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