Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia Inquirer 1861., 1861. Slight wear at a few folds, else in very good condition. 23" x 16" 8 large pages Printed on a single, very large broadsheet, with the issue for May 6 integral. Both issues are full of Civil War news. Illustrated by Colton map on front page. original issue edition. Binding is broadsheet. (more information)

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Philadelphia Univ of Pennsylvania Press 1950., 1950. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. 8.75" x 5.5" printed dj pp: xiv, 114 Examines editorial scurrility, subscription worries, circulation, advertisements, and women publishers up to 1820. Illustrated by 3pp illustrations. First Edition. Binding is original cloth. (more information)

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Mt. Washington, NH Henry M. Burt 1877., 1877. 1st Edition. Unopened and in fine condition throughout. 13" x 10" 8pp The first attempt to print a newspaper on the summit of a mountain, making this Volume I, Number 1, the first of its kind. Contains news of famous visitors to Mount Washington and where they are staying, sights and places of interest in the White Mountains (West Side, East Side, North Conway, Around the Notch, Summit), local news items, and many local advertisments for excursions and lodging (with woodcut views of hotels), etc. Illustrated by 9 views of mountain hotels. First Edition. Binding is tabloid. (more information)

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Lancaser, PA: Lancaster County Hist Soc, 1951. First Edition. Original wraps. Fine. 24pp; photo-portrait of Forney (1817-1881), who edited the "Lancaster Intelligencer" for 51 years. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Washington: Blair & Reeves, 1841. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. Newspaper, 16pp. Compiles political and other news gathered from various newspapers in the northern and southern states. Articles in this issue include: "The Land Distribution Bill"; "Slavery and Abolition"; "General Harrison's Opinions"; actions of Clay and Calhoun in the Senate; Edward Everett's letter re slavery, abolition, Garrison, and immediate emancipation; &c. 12" x 10". (more information)

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Philadelphia, PA John H. Frick 1844., 1844. Hardcover. Piece torn from top, no text loss, else in good condition. 24" x 17.5" 4 pages This newspaper was an instrument of the Democrat Party. On the front page: foreign news; a letter from James Buchanan advising Democrats to support Francis Shunk for governor of New York; details of Polk's and Clay's opinions on the tariff. Page two: editorial opinion that Polk is the only Democrat fit to replace Tyler as candidate for president; a whaler departing New Bedford can carry family letters to other whaling vessels in the Pacific; haunted house story; Philadelphian drowns at Niagara Falls. Page three: three-column letter from John Tyler giving his reasons for withdrawing as a presidential candidate; election results from various states. Page four: a train from Boston to New York achieved the speed of 27.5 miles per hour; big fire in Gardiner, Maine; more Democrat Party news; etc. Illustrated by decorative masthead. original issue edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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London Stationers' Hall 1957., 1957. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Printed paper covers and contents in very good condition. 8.5" x 5.5" 19pp Outlines the Company's history and personnel, including Samuel Richardson and the executed plotter, Stephen Collidge. Illustrated by color frontis, 7pp photos. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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Newport, R.I.: Orin F. Jackson, 1847. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Some scattered foxing. 4 pages; few woodcuts in text. Complete issue. Notices, ads, and a serial story ("The "Palatine: The Phantom-ship of Block Island) occupy page one. On page two, we learn that a Newport Town Meeting addressed the topic of relief for the suffering of Ireland and Scotland, while Gen. Tom Thumb recently earned $75,000 in England. The naval committee of Congress made available the U.S. frigate Macedonian to transport contributions for the relief of Ireland, while a 445-pound 20-year-old woman with a 72-inch bust is on exhibit in England, and a Rev. J. Doblin of Hull, England launched an Anti-Stay and Corset Society to protect females from the effects of tight lacing. A multitude of classified ads and notices for goods, services, and curatives occupy pages three and four. 14" x 11". (more information)

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Newport, R.I.: Orin F. Jackson, 1847. First Edition. Self-wraps. Good. Small breaks at folds as usual. 4 pages; few woodcuts in text. Complete issue. Notices and advertisements and a serial story by Dr. Montgomery Bird occupy the front page. Page two news: Irish potato famine and call for Rhode Island to send provisions to Ireland; Daniel Webster addresses the Senate re War with Mexico, offering resolutions on Texas; discussion on admitting Wisconsin as a state. Page three contains a wide variety of classified ads and notices, while page four is devoted to ads for curatives and patent medicines. 14" x 11". (more information)

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Newport, R.I.: Orin F. Jackson, 1847. First Edition. Self-wraps. Good. Some faint staining and edge wear. 4 pages; few woodcuts in text. Complete issue. Notices, ads, and a serial story ("The Palatine: The Phantom-ship of Block Island") occupy page one. Page two news: Newport Town Hall relief meeting aimed at easing famine in Ireland and Scotland; 7,000 US troops are within 10 miles of Tampico, Mexico; ship arrivals; list of undelivered letters; etc. Page three and four display a variety of notices and classified ads for goods and services, including curatives and patent medicines. 14" x 11". (more information)

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Newport, R.I.: Orin F. Jackson, 1847. First Edition. Self-wraps. Good. Some foxing and edge wear. 4 pages; few woodcuts in text. Complete issue. Notices, ads, and a serial story ("The Palatine: The Phantom-ship of Block Island") occupy page one. Page two contains a Supreme Court notice, news from the 29th Congress, news of US troops in Mexico, and intelligence that Yucatan rebels have seceded from Mexico. Pages three and four are devoted to notices and classified ads for goods and services, many of a medical nature. 14" x 11". (more information)

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Newport, RI: Orin F. Jackson, 1847. First Edition. Self-wraps. Good. Slight discoloring with age. 4 pages; few woodcuts in text. Complete issue. Notices, ads, and a serial story ("The Palatine: The Phantom-ship of Block Island") occupy page one. Page two contains a Supreme Court notice, news from the 29th Congress, news of US troops in Mexico, and a translation of a letter from Santa Anna. Pages three and four are devoted to notices and classified ads for goods and services, many of a medical nature. 14" x 11". (more information)

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NYC The Sun 1931., 1931. Usual age toning, else near very good condition. 11.25" x 8.25" (4)pp Contains ship departures, "An Irish Captain," news briefs, Police Office news, Port of New York arrivals, classifieds, etc. Illustrated by masthead cartouche. facsimile edn. Binding is leaflet. (more information)

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Chambersburg, PA Board of Missions 1836., 1836. Wear at original folds with slight loss, else in good condition. 23.5" x 18" 4 large pages A scarce pre-fire imprint: Chambersburg was burned by the Confederate Army in 1864 and few printed paper items survived. original issue edition. Binding is broadsheet. (more information)

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York, PA: York Gazette, 1894. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. T. Dart Walker. (4)pp. On the back is a view taken from a Walker painting of "The Liberty Bell at the World's Fair." The front page contains the title and a calendar for the year 1894. The two middle pages comprise the carriers' address, titled "The `York Gazette' Carrier Boys Go Everywhere." At the end, as usual, is "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" 11" x 7". (more information)

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