412. The Town and Country Magazine of Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction and Entertainment. Vol. XIII, London, 1781. 8vo. Fascinating volume filled with news of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION including the surrender of Cornwallis, arguments against continuing the war, lengthy articles on the manner of making war among the Indians of America. Folding map A Plan of the Town of St. Helier in the Island of Jersey, repaired with small section of loss. Many fine engravings. Cloth, quarter leather with gold embossed spine and marbling at edges. (A) $300-350

413. The Observator, London, Apr. 22, 1682. Written in the form of a dialogue between a Whig and a Tory, with logic and reason weighted on the side of the latter. Front page - The Solemn Protestration of Miles Prance, in reference to the Murder of Sir Edmond Godfrey, and concerning the publisher, Roger L’Estrange. Single sheet, printed both sides. (A) $50

414. The London Gazette, Sept. 15 - 19, 1692. Front page filled with two Proclamations by the King and Queen. One for the "better Discovery of Seditious Libellers (sic)"; the other "for the Discovery and Apprehending of Highway Men and Robbers." Offsetting. (B) $ 75

415. The London Gazette, Aug. 10 - 14, 1693. Front page Proclamation by the King and Queen "For the preventing of the Stealth and Imbezilment (sic) of Their Majesties Stores of Wars" is a detailed discussion on special marks to be applied to all sort of merchandise. (A) $ 70

416. The British Apollo, Or, Curious Amusements for the Ingenious..., London, Nov. 24-26, 1708. In Question and Answer. Some poetry. Back page news of the War of the Spanish Succession - Fighting in present-day Belgium. Curious adverts. 4pp. Light staining in margins, paper sound. (B) $ 30

417. The Tattler, London, May 16-18, 1710. Addison and Steele’s famous coffee house paper. Interesting back page advs., such as Wines for Sale at Lloyd’s Coffee-house (Forerunner of Lloyd’s of London) - Adv. offers a Two Guinea Reward for a Lost White Spaniel Bitch - Adv. for the Famous Cholick Water that cures Stomach problems. Foxed. (B) $ 40

418. The Spectator, London, May 10, 1712. Another of Addison and Steele’s coffee house papers. Quaint back page advs. - By Her Majesty’s Company of Comedians, At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane - Another for the Queen’s Theatre in the Hay-Market - Auction Sale of Paintings by Raphael, Vandyke, etc. Toned near edge not affecting text. (A) $ 40

419. The Guardian, London, May 9, 1713. Started by Richard Steele with the help of Joseph Addison and other friends--Pope being one of the contributors. Curious back page advs. for books just published such as Dryden’s Fables, Milton’s Paradise Regained, the Fourth Edition of Cato, a Tragedy by Mr. Addison. Single sheet, printed both sides. Overall light toning with some light foxing. (B) $ 35

420. The London Gazette, August 21- 24, 1714. The world’s oldest continuously printed paper. Single sheet with 2 paragraphs on front related to the death of Queen Anne and ascension of King George I. Full issue with much news from around the world, adverts, etc. (A) $ 60

421. Votes of the House of Commons, London, Mar. 10, 1715. Several Resolves of Parliament including one on front page pertaining to His Majesty’s Mints, another on the continuance of duties on Malt, Rum, Cyder, and Sherry through June of next year. Single sheet, printed both sides. Fine condition. (A) $ 40

422. The True Briton, London, Nov. 1, 1723. Started by the young Duke of Wharton, a reckless supporter of the Pretender, as part of a journalistic crusade against the Government. Partial back page Half Penny Tax Stamp printed in red (only the very top missing). Front page Letter-Block. Single sheet, printed both sides. Mint. (A+) $ 40

423. The London Chronicle or Universal Evening Post, March 20 - 23, 1762. Much reporting of Major Gen. Monckton’s actions including the full "Articles of Capitulation of the Citadel of Fort Royal, in the Island of Martinico." Occasional scattered foxing. (B) $ 35

424. The London Chronicle or Universal Evening Post, March 11 - 13, 1762. Report from Charlestown, South Carolina on the departure of Lieut. Colonel Grant’s troops from the harbour. The convoy, under his ships Dover and Zephir, had been wind-bound for some weeks with the 40th regiment and four companies of the Royal (Gen. St. Clair’s Second) battalion. (A) $ 35

425. The Independent Chronicle…, Boston, Jan. 26, 1795; and Columbian Centinel, Boston, Nov. 11, 1797; and The Connecticut Courant, Hartford, Aug. 12, 1799. Too much to list, so here are the highlights: first is an early National paper: Proceedings of the Massachusetts Legislature and of the Federal Legislature - Peace in Europe, wood block of African lion in advert. The second: French Affairs - Declaration against the Emperor - much more related to France. Third: Passage of the Rhine by the Austrians - Defeat of McDonald’s Army. Inside news of the U.S. frigate General Green and of Capt. Christopher Perry, father of Matthew Perry. Toned with scattered foxing. Together, three papers. (B) $ 50

426. Portsmouth Oracle, New Hampshire, Oct. 11, 1806; Columbian Centinel, Boston, June 13, 1807; and Essex Register, Salem, MA, June 21, 1809. Three issues pertaining to Aaron Burr. First with a story on his efforts to sever the Western states from the Union. The second is on The Trial of Co. Burr in Richmond, Va. and the calling of the Grand Jury. The last pertains to Burr and Miranda in an enterprise against the Spanish colonies in South America. First with short edge tears, all toned and some scattered foxing. Lot of 3 papers. (B) $ 35

427. Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser, Mar. 15, 1808; National Intelligencer, Wash. D.C., June 13, 1829; National Intelligencer, Sept. 8, 1855. Three issues containing numerous SLAVE ADVERTISEMENTS such as…For Sale: Two likely, healthy young Women, slaves for life - $600 Reward for four runaway Negro Men. Light foxing, creases on first. Lot of three. (B) $ 45

428. National Intelligencer, Oct. 27, 1809; Richmond Enquirer, Virginia, Jan. 21, 1823; Daily National Intelligencer, Feb. 2, 1838. Three issues containing numerous slave advertisements such as Negroes for Sale - $100 Reward for a runaway Negro - etc. Second is foxed, others are A. Set of three. (A) $ 45

429. Niles’ Weekly Register, Balto., Oct. 15, 1814; Columbian Centinel, Boston, Nov. 19, 1814; New York Herald, July 12, 1815. Three issues with great news of the Navy’s involvement in the War of 1812. First is on Macom’s Victory - Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain. Second on Events of the War on Lake Superior - On the Niagara - Brilliant Cruise of the Wasp - War in the Cheaspeake - Destruction of the British brig of war Avon by the U.S. sloop Wasp. Third has a letter from Com. Decatur on capture of the U.S. frigate President, but the British squadron - Minutes of the Action Between the British Ship Endymion and the U.S. Frigate President. Scattered foxing to last issue. Lot of three. (B) $ 60

430. Maine Farmer and Journal of the Useful Arts, Winthrop, June 24, 1836; New York Spectator, Mar. 13, 1844; Boston Cultivator, Sept. 13, 1845. Three TEXAS issues. The first with news of Santa Anna being landed from the Texan schooner Independence and conveyed by land to Velesco - news of Gen. Houston at New Orleans, suffering from his wounds. Second reports on the Texan Senate paying compliments to Pres. Houston - Commodore Moore to be tried by a Court Marshall, and talk of Annexation. Third on Military movements in Corpus Christi - Provision for Slaves in the Texas Convention - Capt. Hays pursues the Mexicans near Castroville. Last is foxed. Three issues. (B) $ 45

431. New York Daily Tribune, Aug. 6, 1847 and Aug. 15, 1863; Boston Cultivator, Apr. 11, 1857. Three issues concerning the INDIANS. First with a long letter from Special Texas Indian Agent Neighbours from Torrey’s Trading House on the favorable condition of the Indians. Second contains short ftpg. headlines on the Sioux Indian War in Minnesota with Three Battles Fought by Gen. Sibley. Third with reports from Fort Dodge, Iowa on Indian Murders. Three issues. First and third lightly foxed. (A) $ 35

432. New York Daily Tribune, Jan. 7, 1847; National Intelligencer, Wash. D.C., Apr. 21, 1849; New York Daily Tribune, Dec. 17, 1851. Three issues with NEW MEXICO TERRITORY content. First with ftpg. Report from Santa Fe on military movements, skirmish with the Navajoes - Latest from Albuquerque - Gen. Kearney - Etc. Second with report from Santa Fe on Maj. Beale’s excursion to the Taos and Guajatoya Mnts. Third with Latest from Santa Fe - Gold Mines - Etc. First with a few spots, others very good. (A) $ 35

433. The Illustrated London News, June 19, 1847; Ballou’s Pictorial, Boston, Mar. 8, 1856; Harper’s Bazaar, N.Y., Aug. 31, 1873. First with full pg. On The Queen’s State to Her Majesty’s Theatre - Two pgs. On the Visit of the Grand Duke Constantine to Woolwich, both with fine engravings. Much more. Second with ftpg Various Railroad Depots in Boston includes eight engraved views of stations and engines - many other engravings in Boston and New Bedford. Third filled with Women’s Fashions of the day. Lot of three issues. Some scattered foxing, still very good. (B) $ 45

434. National Intelligencer, Wash. D.C., Oct. 13, 1849; Newburgh Excelsior, N.Y., Nov. 16, 1849; The Odd Fellow, Boston, Aug. 28, 1850. Three California GOLD RUSH issues. First with ftpg. news from The California Mines, reports on the gold country from The Sacramento, The Feather River, etc. Second contains the Latest from California with gold report - A lump weighing 39 lbs. taken out of the Mokelumne. Third - Discovery of rich placers - Abundance of Gold - The Troublesome Indians. Third is foxed, others very good. (A) $ 45

435. The New York Times, Aug. 15, 1859 and Aug.15, 1865 and Apr. 15, 1867. Three issues on EARLY BASEBALL. First contains on pg. 5 Gotham, of New York, vs. Eckford, of Greenpoint - Names of players and box scores. Second pack pg: The Grand Match at Brooklyn - The Atlantics the Victors - Another immense crowd of Spectators - A Fine Display of Batting - more. Third one contains a long back pg. article The Base Ball Season - Opening Day at Hoboken. Lot of three issues. (A) $ 50

436. The New York Times, Oct. 26, 1862; Oct. 11, 1863; Oct. 8, 1864. Three CIVIL WAR issues. First with ftpg. Another Battle at Pea Ridge, Ark. - Complete Rout of the Rebel Forces by Gens. Schofield and Blunt. Second with ftpg. Quantrell Again - The Capture of Gen. Blunt’s Escort - A Sharp Fight near Franklin, Tenn. Third on ftpg. The War in Georgia - Hood’s Operations in Sherman’s Rear. Much more. Three fine issues. (A) $ 45

437. The New York Herald, Oct. 1, 1862; New York Daily Tribune, Feb. 20, 1863; The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 27, 1864. Three CIVIL WAR issues. All noted articles are on front page. First contains The Great Battles in Maryland - Official Dispatch from Gen. McClellan - Evacuation of Cumberland Gap by Gen. Morgan. Second: The Exploit of the Queen of the West - Report from Admiral Porter - Expected Attach on Charleston and Savannah - Siege of Vicksburg. Third: Gen. Davidson’s Great Raid in Mississippi - The Porter-Butler Expedition. Much more. (A) $ 45

438. The True Latter Day Saints’ Herald, Plano, Ill., Sept. 1, 1867; The Latter-Day Saints’ Millennial Star, Liverpool, England, Dec., 1, 1879; The Saints’ Herald, Lamoni, Iowa, July 29, 1893. Three MORMON publications. All are 16pp. octavo sized papers. First with a ftpg. poem entitled "The Book of Mormon." Second is uncut and never bound. Continuation of the Views of the Latter-Day Saints on Marriage given by President Budge at a conference. Third calls itself the Official Weekly Publication of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Cover of third is toned. (A) $ 40

439. The Daily Evening Telegram, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 1, 1870; The Helena Daily Independent, Montana Terr., May 11, 1880; Oakland Daily Times, Calif., May 11, 1881. Three OLD WEST issues. First contains a ftpg. Article re: Adolph Sutro and the Comstock - Other news from all parts. Second is a Territorial paper with many illustrated adverts including woman and child being photographed for Train’s Gallery in Helena. Third filled with California news. Edge tears. Three fine western issues. (A) $ 40

440. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, Feb., 16, 1871; The Napa Register, Napa City, CA, Oct. 3, 1874; Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, Nov. 26, 1874. Three CALIFORNIA issues. First is a large, 10 column paper, packed full of news from California, the west and around the world. The second is from wine country and contains a poem by the famous poet Joaquin Miller. Third has much news including Indian Matters. Lot of three issues. Third fine, others good. (B) $ 40

441. The Bath Daily Times, Maine, Jan. 27, May 17, and June 5, 1873. Three issues on the MODOC INDIAN WAR. All with pg. 2 news from the Lava Beds in California. Third toned, others fine. (A) $ 35

442. News of the World, London, Oct. 3, 1943; Daily Herald, London, Nov. 9, 1944; The Bulletin, Glasgow, Apr. 14, 1945. Three WWII issues with bold headlines. First issue: Road to Rome is Open - Three Battle in Russia - War Map. Second: Berlin Plugs V2 to Hide Hitler Silence - Germany Told "Hits on London, Big Damage" - Photo of Roosevelt giving victory wave. Third: Collapse Near as ‘Ninth’ Races for German Capital - Allied Entry Into Berlin A "Matter of Days" - Photo of Field-Marshal Montgomery - War Map. Three issues absolutely filled with war news. (A) $ 45