1814 The Stranger Vol. I No. 25 – Albany NY For Sale

Rare original issue of The Stranger, Volume I, Number 25, dated Saturday, May 21, 1814.

This remarkable American publication is more than 210 years old, offering an authentic glimpse into early 19th-century literature, culture, and everyday life.

The issue contains period essays and literary material, including “Character of Madame du Deffand,” poetry, and a fascinating Meteorological Journal ending May 18, 1814, recording temperatures, barometric readings, wind, and weather observations from the period.

The final page shown is page 384 and includes a notice to subscribers concerning the completion of the first volume. At the bottom, the publication states that it was printed for John Cook by E. and E. Hosford in Albany.

The piece displays natural age-related toning, foxing, staining, edge wear, and other imperfections expected from an original publication more than two centuries old. The text remains clearly readable.

A fantastic collectible for enthusiasts of early American history, War of 1812-era material, antique literature, meteorological history, rare ephemera, and early 19th-century publications.

Please carefully review all photographs for exact condition and contents. Sold exactly as pictured.