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The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.
Two front page Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #648603
July 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1796
* President George Washington
* 2 Acts of Congress signed
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "...making further appropriations for the year 1796.", each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. Quite displayable.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
News from America: trouble is brewing...
Item #648584
March 28, 1775
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING ADVERTISER, London, March 28, 1775
* Prelude to the Revolutionary War
* Rare 18th century British title
The front page has a continued report headed: "Taxation No Tyranny; an Answer to the Resolutions and Addressed of the American Congress. By Dr. Johnson." Page 2 has over a full column headed: "The Following is an Authentic Copy of t... See More
Much on the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #648583
January 2, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1799 Page 2 has a letter addressed to: "Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States" concerning being an elector for President, signed: "A Plain American". Pg. 2 also has much on the Napoleonic Wars, with: "Official Account of the Amputation of Another Limb of the French Monster" "From Gibraltar" "Buon... See More
Proclamation to apprehend the Young Pretender...
Item #648582
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1745 Over 13 pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Over a page is taken up with: "Mr. Yate's Defence of his Theory" conc
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Over a page is taken up with: "Mr. Yate's Defence of his Theory" conc
Judaica content from the Revolutionary War...
Item #648549
May 22, 1781
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 22, 1781 Page 2 has interesting Judaica content, including: "...but first, & more particularly, this last species of persecution fell upon the Jews: that unhappy class of men after being stripped of all their property, after being made to pass through a weigh-house...where, under a strong guard of soldiers they were strictly searched to the ... See More
1779 Revolutionary War pamphlet...
Item #648548
January 1, 1779
A quite rare four page pamphlet without a title but the heading at the top of the first column is: "Governor Johnstone's Speech, with the Answer and Reply" which has much concerning the Revolutionary War in America, but with talk of events in Europe as well. A few bits include: "...On the first movement of our troops Washington must have crossed the Susquehannah & left all t... See More
Create three republics, not one...
Item #648499
April 16, 1787
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 16, 1787 Keeping in mind that the Constitutional Convention would convene in May, page 2 has a fascinating letter headed: "A Thought For the Delegates to the Convention to be held at Philadelphia" which offers an interesting proposal: "Instead of attempting to amend the present articles of confederation...or instead of attempting one ge... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #648494
September 4, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1769
* Rare Colonial title
A notable title from the colonial period, that has an ornate royal coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Content includes a lengthy ftpg. letter addressed "To the Printer" that is signed in type: Atticus.
Pages 2 & 3 has news and other content from "London", ... See More
Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #648488
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "publi
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Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #648485
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "publi
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George Washington letter on the front page...
Item #648441
November 16, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 16, 1793
* President George Washington
The front page has an address from the people of Fairfax County (N.Y.) supporting the President's policy of neutrality, and his polite reply, signed in type: G. Washington. A page 3 report says: "The President...has arrived at Germantown, about four miles from Philadelphia; where he has tak
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* President George Washington
The front page has an address from the people of Fairfax County (N.Y.) supporting the President's policy of neutrality, and his polite reply, signed in type: G. Washington. A page 3 report says: "The President...has arrived at Germantown, about four miles from Philadelphia; where he has tak
Address to the President with his response...
Item #648437
May 16, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 16, 1798
* President John Adams
Pages 2 & 3 have an address to the President from the: "Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." with his response to them signed in type: John Adams. Much other news of the day.
Four pages, some archival mends inside & rubbing at folds with a small hole at a fold juncture.... See More
An American magazine from the 18th century...
Item #648387
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, March, 1790 Among the articles within are: "Singular Instance of the Religious zeal of the Hindoos..." "Remarks on Treading out Wheat" which includes not just one by 4 illustrations (see); a curious one in light of today's economy: "Remarks on the Commerce of America with China" "An Oration on Capital Punishments"... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #648341
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 (at a reduced price) This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in ... See More
Phillis Wheatley, famous "negro" slave turned poet...
Item #648275
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May 1773 * Phillis Wheatley
* Famous "Negro" servant turned poet
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the great article: "Some Account of Phillis, a Learned Negro Girl" which is a letter to the publisher stating: "Proposals have just been published for printing by subscription, some poems written by Phillis, a ... See More
Great display issue...
Item #648046
February 6, 1720
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, February 6, 1720
* Great masthead engraving
* Early 18th century original
This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be seen, and this issue has a particularly nicely-inked impression, making it an ideal issue for display. Various news items from Europe with most of pg. 3 taken up with news tidbits from... See More
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #648009
July 17, 1708
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, July 17, 1708
* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is: "...one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known, works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical. It had a tiny original pr... See More
Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism...
Reports from South Carolina, St. Augustine, and Georgia... slavery...
Item #647979
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1739 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. One of the reports is from Switzerland & notes: "...people who went from this country to inhabit the British colonies of Carolina and Georgia are returning from thence, the climate not agreeing with them.
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Martha's Vineyard...
Item #647977
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1736 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Among... See More
American affairs...
Item #647976
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1784 Among the articles are: "Causes of the Increase of Villainy" "Doubts Started Relative to the Gunpowder Plot" "Complete List of Stamps Alphabetically Digested" which takes over 4 pages; "Summary of Proceedings in the Fourth Session of the Present Parliament" which takes 14 pages; and even more.Near t... See More
The will and funeral of Samuel Johnson...
Item #647780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1784 Among the articles are: "Abstract of the Will of the late Justice Russell" which includes a full page plate of him (see photos). Also: "A Biographical Sketch of Dr. Samuel Johnson" which takes 12 pages; and "Antiquities in London Described", "Dr. Johnson's Will & the Ceremonial of his funer... See More
From shortly after Cornwallis surrendered...
Item #647491
January 17, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 17, 1782
* Closing events in the Revolutionary War
Page 2 has a curious & interesting: "List of Lies Political, in the Ministerial Prints during the Course of the last week" which includes: "Great Britain has nothing to fear from her enemies" "The French fleet in America is not in a condition to be of any service&qu... See More
One of the less common American titles...
Item #647484
August 27, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Aug. 27, 1795
* Uncommon title
Various reports include: "The English Navy" "The Daughter of Louis XVI" "The Creek Indians" "The Medusa Frigate" "France National Convention" and more. The ftpg. has the: "French Account of the Late Naval Action off Belisle".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
With the "Supplement" issue as well...
Item #647482
June 29, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 29, 1793 Pg. 2 has a brief mention of federal troops on the march to Pittsburgh. The bkpg. has reports concerning actions with the Indians in the Southeast (see).
Included is the single sheet "Supplement" as well which contains many reward ads. The ftpg. features 13 illustrated ship ads.
Life of a wife murderer...
Item #647479
January 22, 1787
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 22, 1787
* Year of the United States Constitution
Pg. 2 begins with: "A Sketch of the Life & Confession of Isaac Coombs", recently executed at Salem for the murder of his wife. A fascinating story. Page 3 has a report of the terrible fire in Richmond.
The ftpg. is filled with ads including 7 illustrated s... See More
Land disputes between Pennsylvania & Connecticut...
Item #647477
June 9, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 9, 1787 Much of page 3 is taken up with reports & documents concerning people of Connecticut claiming land ownership in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. This also involved people in the Easton area, Northampton County (see for portions).
Four pages, loss to an upper corner of the back leaf causes loss only to part of a poem &am... See More
Much reporting from Congress...
Item #647391
December 29, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 29, 1792
* Runaway slave ad
Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with discussion in Congress on: "A Bill to Establish a Uniform System of Bankruptcy Throughout the United States". Inside haves have more reporting from "Congress of the United States" as well as notable reports from Europe as well.
Among the ma... See More
Statistics from the first census... Battle of Camperdown a British victory...
Item #647390
December 20, 1797
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Dec. 20, 1797
* Battle of Camperdown - Holland
* British North Sea Fleet victory
* Admiral Adam Duncan - Navy
Page 3 has some interesting information gleaned from the nation's first census (see). Pg. 3 also has considerable reporting on the Battle of Camperdown, a major naval action fought on October 11 between the British North Sea Fleet under Admiral Ad... See More
George Washington and Paul Revere...
Item #647373
May 25, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 25, 1796
* President George Washington
* Paul Revere - bell foundry
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice Pres: John Adams. One Act is for providing a loan to the city of Washington.
The top of the back page has an ad for "Church Bells" by Paul ... See More
Script signature of George Washington on the front page...
Item #647370
July 9, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1796
* President George Washington
Over half of the front page is taken up with the full text from Congress of: "An ACT to Ascertain & For the Military Establishment of the United States" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. This was one of very few newspapers which used script type when printing documents or lett... See More
Colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #647369
February 29, 1768
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 29, 1768
* Rare Colonial title
Inside has a report from London noting in part: "Mr. Grenville's enmity against the Colonies still continues as violent as ever...he tired even his friends with a tedious harangue against America..." with more (see). Various other news reports of the day and a great we... See More
Ben Franklin's son... Non-importation...
Item #647366
December 18, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 18, 1769
* Benjamin Franklin's son - William
* Non-importation agreement
An item from Providence includes: "At a meeting of the merchants & traders of this town...convened in consequence of a letter from the committee of merchants at Boston recommending our extending the non-importation agreemen... See More
Beautiful masthead...Act to bring burglars to justice...
Item #647265
February 4, 1784
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 4, 1784
* Rare Colonial America title
* Great masthead engraving
The ftpg. has an Act of the Penna. General Assembly: "A Supplement to the Act entitled 'An Act to Encourage the Speedy Apprehending & Bringing to Justice, divers Robbers, Burglars and Felons." Perhaps the finest feature of this issue... See More
Warning by Paul Revere concerning filth in the streets....
Item #647261
May 13, 1799
SUPPLEMENT TO J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, May 13, 1799
* Rare Paul Revere notice
A single sheet supplement issue with most of the front page taken up with a huge chart of "Prices Current at Boston" which is interesting to peruse. The balance of the issue is taken up with advertisements, the most intriguing of which is on the back page: "Take Notice - Whereas a quan... See More
Death of two signers of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #647251
May 18, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 18, 1791
* Francis Hopkinson & Benjamin Harrison V deaths
* Declaration of Independence signers - Founding Fathers
Listed under "Died" on pg. 3 is: "...In Virginia; Hon. Benjamin Harrison, Esq. formerly Govenour of that State..." and "...At Philadelphia, Hon. Francis Hopkinson, Esq. District Judge of the United States, for t... See More
The Battle of the Wabash...
Item #647250
December 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1791
* St. Clair's Defeat - Northwest Territory
* Battle of the Wabash River
* Native American victory
Page 2 has a significant report which includes: "The Western Expedition--and its issue--occupy all our thoughts...The Indians charged our troops, tomahawk in hand, and must have suffered considerably from the bayonets of our troops--thou... See More
1795 George Washington....
Item #647249
April 8, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 8, 1795
* President George Washington
Half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "An Act to Alter & Amend the Act titled 'An Act Laying Certain Duties Upon Snuff and Refined Sugar' " which carries over to pg. 2 where it is signed in script type: Go. Washington. Page 3 has a report of the Mass. "State Election" showing Samuel Ad... See More
The will and funeral of Samuel Johnson...
Item #647237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1784 Among the articles are: "Abstract of the Will of the late Justice Russell" which includes a full page plate of him (see photos). Also: "A Biographical Sketch of Dr. Samuel Johnson" which takes 12 pages; and "Antiquities in London Described", "Dr. Johnson's Will & the Ceremonial of his funeral... See More
Captain James Cook in the South Pacific... Early balloon flights...
Item #647236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1784 Among the items in this issue is a continued article of over 4 1/2 pages on: "Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" which is a tremendous amount of detail on his journey through the South Pacific from August 12 thru early November, 1777.There is also an article on an early balloon flight by Blanchard with a dateli... See More
An "Extraordinary" issue from 1735...
Item #647209
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, being the "Extraordinary" edition which followed the July, 1735 issue--rarely found. See the photo for the title/index page which includes a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. Most of this issue is taken up with: "Several Poems upon Life, Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell...", plus content on "Proceedings and Debates in the First Se... See More
Concern for the Loyalists remaining in America at the end of the war...
Item #647205
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1782 Near the beginning are 7 pages of "Summary of Proceedings in the Second Session of the Present Parliament". Near the back is a full page headed: "American News" which has a document headed: "Copy of an Address to the King's Commissioners for Restoring Peace, Presented by a Committee Chosen by ... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #647204
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a geat foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is: ... See More
Nice account of the Battle of the Wabash...
Item #647203
February 1, 1792
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1792 Among the articles are: "Hardy's Translation of the Epistle to the Hebrews" "Publications Relative to the Relief of Roman Catholicks" "Insurrection of the Negroes in St. Domingo" which takes nearly 4 pages; "Probable Consequences of the Revolution in France" "Proceedings of the National As... See More
Concern for the Loyalists remaining in America at the end of the war...
Item #647201
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1782 Near the beginning are 7 pages of "Summary of Proceedings in the Second Session of the Present Parliament". Near the back is a full page headed: "American News" which has a document headed: "Copy of an Address to the King's Commissioners for Restoring Peace, Presented by a Committee Chosen by ... See More
Sir Francis Drake... Numismatic interest...
Item #647199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1740
Most of a page is taken up with two charts headed: "Monies and Coins of Asia and Africa" with subheads: "Accounts Are Kept" and "Coins their Value" (see photos) with a related article on the facing page.
A notable set of articles has "Life of Sir Francis Drake Continued--He Begins his
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Most of a page is taken up with two charts headed: "Monies and Coins of Asia and Africa" with subheads: "Accounts Are Kept" and "Coins their Value" (see photos) with a related article on the facing page.
A notable set of articles has "Life of Sir Francis Drake Continued--He Begins his
A Free Thinker's Religion... On Conjugal Love...
Item #647194
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1732 The issue begins with 26 pages of "A View of the Weekly Disputes & Essays in this Month". This section has various reports from the many newspapers in England including the London Journal, The Craftsman, Applebee's Journal, Universal Spectator, Fog's Journal, the Free Briton, the Weekly Register, and more. These newspa... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #647193
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a geat foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is: ... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #647156
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
Franklin is returning to America after five years in Paris...
Item #647135
August 7, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Aug. 7, 1783 The ftpg. includes a report: "That able & ingenious veteran Dr. Franklin is preparing to leave Paris (where he has resided five years with great credit to himself, & profit to his country) to return to America...". Also reports concerning articles for peace & negotiations with some Caribbean Islands as it relates to the ... See More
Early report from America... Boston...
Item #647107
October 8, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 8, 1767
* Colonial era original
* Early report from America
An inside page has: "America -- Boston, New England" (see images).
The back page has: "Translation of a Letter from M. De Voltaire to the Russian Ambassador at Paris". The back page also has a report from Corsica.
The balance of the issue is taken up with various r... See More
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