Newspaper Albany NY Argus Legislature of New York State , More! 1840

Description: Authentic Vintage Pre Civil-War Era Newspaper "Helping To Bring History Alive One Newspaper At A Time"! 1840 AN AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL & OLD AMERICAN NEWSPAPER Albany Argus, Albany, New York Friday, February 14, 1840 SOME BACKGROUND (Albany NY) :By 1810 Albany, with 10,763 people, was the 10th largest city in the nation. The city continues to prosper and grow, adding new buildings, institutions, and people. In 1813 The Albany Academy is incorporated, the Albany Argus newspaper is established, two more banks apply for charters, and the grand opening of the Green Street theatre (first professional theater in Albany). The next year sees the opening of the Albany Academy for Girls. The city in 1815 annexes the village of Colonie, today the it is the neighborhood of Arbor Hill. In 1816 a petition is started to get the Legislature to construct a canal from Albany to Lake Erie. After 17 years Mayor Van Rensselaer is removed from office for political reasons, and Colonel Elisha Jenkins becomes mayor of the city in 1816. The 1840 census shows the breakdown of the population of Albany as 15,729 white males, 17,021 white females, 378 black males, and 499 black females. DESCRIPTION: This Original early 19th Century American Newspaper from Albany New York has local,regional & world news with advertising,legal notices,bank note values & more! No Illustrations. See images above for a sampling of the news items & ads. Much more room for discovery here! PLEASE NOTE: Articles can vary significantly in this newspaper from just a few sentences to multiple paragraphs of lengthy text.If length of a specific article is important to you please email us for more specific details! CONDITION: Newspaper is in Very Good condition. Some very light stains & foxxing. Expect a few minor edge cuts or tiny tears.(A Few small Tears with archival repair) Spine Hinge separating. This disbound newspaper Printed on a RAG paper is in Nice Very Easy To Handle Condition . We Grade Conservatively! This 173 Year Old diversified Semi-Weekly (printed twice per week) Will Hold Your Attention! Much,much more room for discovery here! Larger size, about 18" x24:. BID WITH FULL CONFIDENCE. Ships with professional attention in archival quality sleeve! International Customers Please Email Us First For Shipping Fees Quote Before Bidding (Shipping fees quoted are for Domestic U.S. Shipping Only!) See Full Sales Terms By Clicking On Our About "ME" Icon above! We Regularly Sell Worldwide To Museums, Authors, Movie Prop Houses, Academicians & Better Collections WE WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS AUTHENTIC Certificate Of Authenticity Add $3.00 to Purchase Price for Attractive Certificate Of Authenticity On Parchment With Embossed Foil Seal Issued By: Ken & Judy's Collectible Paper-Serving Collectors & Historians Since 1979! Shipped with Free Archival Quality Bag and Cardboard Flat! Visit Our eBay Store To see Our Many Other Vintage Newspapers,Publications,Consignments & Advertising!!! Click here to see may more historic newspapers in my eBay Store.

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