The Daily Chicago Times: July 10, 1859

Chicago: Sheahan & Price, 1859 July 10 (Vol. 6, No. 54). Folio. (4pp). Fair only. Moderately age toned and darkened throughout, with numerous small edge tears and some original folds weak; binding traces. Despite fair only condition, this example is handleable and easily readable -- and "The Daily Chicago Times" is seen far less often than Chicago's more popular "Press and Tribune." A good atmosphere piece, with much political coverage, numerous boilerplate advertisements, etc. .

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Book number: 17274

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National Intelligencer: February 3, 1816 (Vol. XVII, No. 2397)

Paperback. Washington, DC: Gales & Seaton, 3 February 1816 (Vol. XVII, No. 2397). Folio (12½" X 19¼"). Self-cover. 4pp. Good plus. Quite legible and handleable, though printed on a tannish-greyish stock; occasional irregular age toning, especially heavy on the final (4th) page. Good topical political content from the influential tri-weekly, founded in 1800 by Samuel H. Smith (and running until 1866). Second and much of third page occupied by "Debate on the Treaty," namely speechifying by Messrs. Randolph and Pickering. Signed at upper left corner of front page in blue fountain pen by a noted Illinois Civil War collector: "Owner / W.K. Bracken / Bloomington, / Ill. .

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Book number: 27171

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The Press and Tribune: November 19, 1859

Chicago: Press & Tribune, December 16, 1859 (Volume XIII, Number 143). Folio. 4pp. Very good. Moderate overall age toning, bit of spotting, but overall attractive and very handleable. Much detailed political news of the day; fourth page reports "Preparations for the Execution of the Harper's Ferry Prisoners." Good atmosphere content, numerous boilerplate advertisements, etc. .

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Book number: 16862

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The Watchman: December 1, 1885 (Vol. XI, No. 23)

Chicago: Young Men's Christian Association, 1 December 1885. Folio. ii, pp. 264-276, ii. Very good. Light even age toning, with very few of the edge tears that plague these publications. Tight, clean and attractive issue of this semi-monthly, featuring contributions from Dwight L. Moody and other popular clerics of the day and numerous brief religious and inspirational news items. Interestingly, this copy retains the usually-absent OUTER wrapper (preceding the regular masthead page), which consists almost entirely of small advertisements. Uncommon to find in such nice, handleable condition. Moody served as president of the Chicago branch of the YMCA from 1865 to 1868 and remained closely involved with the organization thereafter; the year after this issue he assisted the national YMCA in creating the Student Volunteer movement, an important development for American Protestant missionaries. .

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Book number: 31047

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(WAR OF 1812)

The Weekly Messenger: October 21, 1814 (No. 1, Vol. 4)

Boston, James Cutler, 1814. Paperback. Folio (13¼" X 19½"). Self-cover. 4pp. Good plus. Mildly and evenly age toned, with mild edgewear; separated at fold. Overall clean and attractive, though, easily legible and quite handleable. A nice copy of the October 21st, 1814 issue (No. 1, Vol. 4) of this weekly, which was founded in 1811 and in 1814 changed ownership when Nathan Hale acquired it and changed the name to the "Boston Weekly Messenger," also changing the size and format. This issue is filled with notable War of 1812 news, the front page including two lengthy communications signed in type by U.S. commissioners JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, HENRY CLAY, ALBERT GALLATIN, J.A. BAYARD and JONATHAN RUSSELL, reporting on their attempts to negotiate a peace treaty at Ghent. There's also (page 2) an "Official Account of the Repulse of the British at Mobile" and (page 4) a "Biographical Sketch of Lieut. John G. Cowall, Late of the U.S. Navy." A fine period piece. .

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Book number: 27603

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Wisconsin State Journal: Volume XVI, Number 9 (September 24, 1868)

Madison: Wisconsin State Journal, 1868 September 24 (Volume XVI, Number 9). Folio. 4pp. Very good. Slight binding traces along fold, else white and clean and strong. Handsome, bright issue of Wisconsin's official state paper, with one of the front page columns devoted to "A Visit to Galena -- Gen. Grant at His Home." Grant was clearly full steam into his first presidential bid: the second page featuring a list of "Republican Nominations," headed in large type "For President -- Gen. U.S. GRANT." Other political tidbits include the formation of "Grant Clubs" at various locales, "Mrs. Lincoln and her son Tad passed through Pittsburgh, on Monday, for Ohio," etc. Interesting atmosphere content and the expected boilerplate advertisements for patent medicines. .

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Book number: 16663

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ARONSON, James (editor)

National Guardian: The Progressive Newsweekly -- March 28, 1963 (Vol. 15, No. 25)

New York: Weekly Guardian Associates, 1963 March 28 (Vol. 15, No. 25). Folio (11½" X 15"). 12pp. Very good. Normal moderate age toning, and minor bit of wear along single horizontal fold (as issued). Nice typical example of this radical leftist weekly, founded in 1948 by Aronson and continuing until 1992. This particular copy came from the library of famed protest poet and fine press printer JOHN BEECHER (1904-80), who pencils "Review -- Marked Copy -- Pg. 10" large and bold near the top edge of the front wrapper. On this page appears "A roundup of recent poetry" featuring Beecher's portrait and a favorable review of his latest poetry collection (and probably his best known), "Report to the Stockholders and Other Poems. .

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Book number: 29921

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ARONSON, James (editor)

National Guardian: The Progressive Newsweekly -- November 29, 1962 (Vol. 15, No. 8)

New York: Weekly Guardian Associates, 1962 November 29 (Vol. 15, No. 8). Folio (11½" X 15"). 12pp. Very good. Mild normal age toning, with faint wear along single horizontal fold (as issued). Nice typical example of this radical leftist weekly, founded in 1948 by Aronson and continuing until 1992. This particular copy came from the library of famed protest poet and fine press printer JOHN BEECHER (1904-80), who pencils "(Ad: RTTS & OP) MR" and pens "Marked Copy -- See Pg. 8" in red large and bold near the top edge of the front wrapper. On this page appears a box ad for Beecher's latest poetry collection (and probably his best known), "Report to the Stockholders and Other Poems," which he brackets in red ink. .

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Book number: 29922

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(LINCOLN ASSASSINATION)

Daily Illinois State Register: May 8, 1865

Springfield: Daily Illinois State Register, May 8, 1865 (Vol. 17, No. 104). Large folio. (4pp). Good plus. Mild age toning and sporatic foxing. Overall an attractive, very displayable copy largely free of edge tears. Extensive coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins, rumors about Jefferson Davis's possible implication, General Joseph Johnston's farewell order, other Civil War "wrap up" matters, etc. Numerous interesting boilerplate advertisements. .

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Book number: 24433

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(LINCOLN ASSASSINATION)

Illinois State Journal: April 25, 1865

Springfield: Baker & Phillips, April 25, 1865 (Vol. XVII, No. 268). Large folio. (4pp). Black mourning borders. Very good. Minor soiling and minor wear along some original folds, but no binding traces and remarkably few edge tears. Lincoln's body had just left Philadelphia en route to Springfield via a special funeral train when this issue appeared. Some other headlines: "Mosby Surrenders Conditionally on Johnston's Terms," "Lee's Paroled Soldiers Tearing up the Railroads," "Fall of Montgomery Confirmed," "Condition of Secretary Seward and Son." An attractive copy. .

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Book number: 24427

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(LINCOLN ASSASSINATION)

Illinois State Journal: April 26, 1865

Springfield: Baker & Phillips, April 26, 1865 (Vol. XVII, No. 269). Large folio. (4pp). Black mourning borders. Very good. Minor soiling and minor wear along some original folds, but no binding traces and remarkably few edge tears. Further news on the route of Lincoln's body en route to Springfield via a special funeral train, plus more surrender details, etc. An attractive copy. .

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Book number: 24428

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(LINCOLN ASSASSINATION)

The New-York Times: April 21, 1865

New York, The New York Times, 1865. Folio. 8pp. Black mourning borders. Very good. Slight age toning; inoffensive binding traces at left edge; small paper loss at bottom edge of last page. Lincoln had been dead one week when this issue (Vol. XIV, No. 4235) covering the search for the conspirators appeared. A handsome copy. .

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Book number: 24425

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(LINCOLN ASSASSINATION)

New-York Daily Tribune: April 21, 1865 (Vol. XXV, No. 7501)

New York: New-York Daily Tribune, 21 April 1865 (Vol. XXV, No. 7501). Folio. 8pp. Very good. Quite mild age toning and bit of wear and light soiling along original folds; minor edge curling and very small edge tears. Black mourning borders. Lincoln assassination coverage dominates the front page news of this daily, with the leftmost of the six columns featuring a bold (for that day) headline: "OUR LOSS. / A Day of Fasting and Prayer. / The president's Assassin. / Further Rewards Offered," and so on. Despite mild wear, quite attractive and displayable. .

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Book number: 24455

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(ANTI-SLAVERY -- KANSAS TERRITORY). BROWN, George W. (editor)

The Kansas Herald of Freedom: December 20, 1856 (Number 22 -- Volume 2)

Lawrence, KS: G.W. Brown & Co. 20 December 1856 (Vol. 2, No. 22). Large folio (19" X 25"). Self-cover. Good plus. Mild sporadic age toning and occasional inoffensive foxing, with minor edgewear and slight soiling. Overall an attractive example of one of Kansas' first free-state newspapers, founded by the noted abolitionist GEORGE W. BROWN (1820-1915) in January 1855. He was associated with the New England Emigrant Aid Society, which is considered the town's founder. Brown was arrested by an irate pro-slavery mob led by the infamous sheriff, Samuel J. Jones, on May 21, 1856 and his offices trashed and burned. He spent four months in jail on high treason charges, later dismissed, and continued publishing his newspaper until December 17, 1859. This interesting issue is filled with countless newsworthy tidbits concerning the free-state versus slave-state issue and other anti-slavery matters. The leftmost column of the first page makes reference to the May 21, 1856 destruction of the "Herald of Freedom" offices, too: "We are pleased to observe that our friend, Henry M. Kimball, who was engaged in the Herald of Freedom office, at the time of its destruction, in May last, has become associated.. in the publication of the Carlinsville, Ill. Free Democrat.." And best of all, a classified ad on the fourth page, under the headline "Still Alive!", comes from Lawrence pioneer CHARLES STEARNS, a William Lloyd Garrison supporter from Massachusetts and former Underground Railroad conductor who arrived in what was to become Lawrence on May 26, 1854, and built that city's first structure, a crude log cabin. It reads: "The old mud shantee came very near being destroyed on the memorable 21st of May, but it wasn't. I am still alive, and have a few goods, and a very little money left. Should be happy to see all my old, and a few new friends at the old shantee, next to where the 'Fort' was, but alas! is not. In a few weeks I expect to move into a comfortable Stone Store, that is, if I am not arrested for 'horse stealing' before. When I get there, shall be very happy to see all Lawrence, and the surrounding country. -- Shant have much to sell, but shall be glad to see all, gentlemen and ladies, and talk politics, religion, & c..." The notorious "sack of Lawrence" on May 21 destroyed a hotel (the "Fort" referred to) and several other businesses along with the "Herald of Freedom," and Stearns' shop was no doubt one of them. (Whether the "mud shantee" is this first building at 620 Massachusetts Avenue remains to be determined -- or perhaps Stearns had a separate building for his store.) A superb issue of this scarce newspaper, with excellent references to the attempt to destroy it. .

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Book number: 27166

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(CHICAGO)

The Press and Tribune: July 16, 1860

Chicago: Press & Tribune, July 16, 1860 (Volume XIV, Number 12). Folio. 4pp. Good plus. Minor age toning, bit of dampstaining, but overall clean and attractive; 9½" X 2½" paper loss from lower edge of last leaf, affecting only boilerplate ads. Lengthy political coverage, text of Charles Sumner speech on Republicanism, etc. Good atmosphere content, numerous boilerplate advertisements, etc. .

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Book number: 24430

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