Newspapers from the 1700s
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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.
Disputed boundary between East and West Florida...
Item #660385
June 13, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 13, 1797 Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed in type by the President: John Adams. The focus is on the disputed boundary line between the colonies of East and West Florida and the territory of the United States.
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controvers... See More
Very rare & early British title... Published by Richard Steele...
Item #660371
July 25, 1715
THE ENGLISHMAN, London, July 25, 1715 This is one of the more rare British titles from the early part of the 18th century, published by the famed Richard Steele and being a continuation of his newspaper "The Guardian". It ran for just 95 issues. One writer noted it: "...targeted (and to some degree, created) the rising London middle class, both men and women, offering readers ... See More
Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...
Item #660360
July 16, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, July 16, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
This is one of our favorite early newspapers as it is single sheet, small folio size, and has two great engravings in the masthead making it very nice for display (see images). The front page has various reports from throughout Europe while most of the back page is taken up with ads.
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Review of a book on the Revolutionary War... Map of Toulon
Item #660328
September 1, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Required treaties leading to a formal end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #660298
October 1, 1783
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, (England), October, 1783 This issue contains much great content on the work towards creating a formal treaty ending the Revolutionary War.
It contains 3 treaties with other European nations involved in the war, requirements before a formal treaty could be concluded between England and America. It has the treaties between England and Holland, England and France, and Engl... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #660278
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back of this issue (starting on page 463) is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty. The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at ... See More
Reflecting upon British & American relations early in the war...
Item #660236
May 1, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1782
* American Revolutionary War relations
Under the book review section is: "A View of the History of Great Britain During the Administration of Lord North..." which includes much reflection on the situation in America from 1774 through 1777. Plus there is another review of the book: "Considerations on the American War Under the Follo... See More
Early report of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown...
Item #660210
November 1, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1781 Certainly the most notable content is found near the back under the "Postscript", so noted as it contains recently-received news inserted in the issue just before being printed. It is dated November 27.
The report reads in part: "We are extremely sorry to inform our reads...dispatches...dated the 29th of October, informing that on ... See More
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660208
September 1, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Capture of St. Eustatius in the Caribbean...
Item #660207
March 1, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1781
* Islands of the Caribbean
* Revolutionary War era
The back 3 pages have various correspondence concerning the capture of St. Eustatius, when the British seized the Dutch-owned island in the Caribbean.
One of the two plates called for is present.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition.
Formatted very much like the Gentleman... See More
The war as fought in the Caribbean...
Item #660190
March 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1780 Near the back is: "American Intelligence" which contains various reports & letters concerning naval events in the Caribbean relating to the Revolutionary War.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition. Lacking the plates called for.
Formatted very much like the Gentleman's Magazine but a much more scarce title. Th... See More
Huddy-Asgill Affair: Washington directed to set Capt. Asgill free...
Item #660152
December 10, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Dec. 10, 1782 A very handsome issue with ornate lettering in the masthead makes is nice for display.
The prime content is the page 2 reporting on the Huddy-Asgill Affair. Website have full details, but in brief Capt. Huddy, an American officer, was hanged by the British in reprisal for the killing of a Loyalist. Washington ... See More
Much on the discussions on how to negotiate a peace between England and America...
Item #660151
October 8, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Oct. 8, 1782
* Making peace with England ?
* Revolutionary War ending
A very handsome issue with ornate lettering in the masthead makes is nice for display.
Most of pages 1 and 2 and half of page 4 are taken up with reports from the House of Commons, with much of the discussion focused on the situation in American and how... See More
Much on Burgoyne's actions, including his defeat at Saratoga...
Item #660068
November 1, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 1, 1777 A great wealth of American content in this issue. The front page has a report beginning: "A state of contention between Great Britain & America is indeed deeply to be deplored & strikes every considerate mind with horror..." with much more.
Also war reports with bits including: "The situation Gen. Washington has taken is ... See More
Ceremonies of the Indians in America...
Item #660028
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1779 Several pages are taken up with reports from parliament with a few bits relating to the Revolutionary War. Plus an article headed: "Relation of the Mysterious Ceremonies used at the Introduction of an Indian into one of their Friendly Societies. From Carver's Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America."
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Revolutionary War events in Georgia...
Item #660027
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1779 Near the back under: "American Affairs" is fine & lengthy reporting on events in Georgia, including the battles at Savannah and Briar Creek. Most accounts are detailed in a letter from General Prevost to Lord G. Germain signed in type: A. Prevost. The report takes 1 1/2 pages.Both plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, ... See More
Revolutionary War in the Caribbean...
Item #660026
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1779 There are some news reports near the back of the issue including various intelligence on naval events in the Caribbean (see photos for portions) relating to the RevolutionaryBoth plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, full title/contents page with a great engraving of the skyline of London, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Ben Franklin on learning to swim...
Item #660024
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
Complete in 48 pages, 5... See More
Captain Cook in the South Pacific... A few bits on the war...
Item #660006
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1777 News reports near the back have just a few items on the Revolutionary War, including: "...As to news I cannot inform you of any except that our grand army is retiring from the Jerseys...". And then "...last advices received from Gen. Howe...he was then in motion with the main body of the army in the Jerseys to attack Philadelphi
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Two Proclamations by General Howe... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #660005
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1777 "American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the war's end to those who enlist for two years.
Near the back
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Near the back
Washington crosses the Delaware... Franklin vs. Howe...
Item #660004
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1777 The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of an enterprize, which I had formed against a detachment of the enemy lying
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Four signed letters from Washington, one from Benedict Arnold, and so much more...
Item #659995
September 16, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 16, 1777 A great issue for American content as the entirety of page 2 is taken up with: "Authentic Intelligence from America".
Most of the content can be seen in the photos as too much to detail here, but a few comments regarding events at Lake George; mention that: "...300 Tories belonging to General Delancy's brigade at Fort Indep... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #659981
December 31, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, December 31, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.
Much on the hated Massachusetts Government Act, one of the Intolerable Acts...
Item #659976
March 1, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1775 Terrific American content including: "An Abstract of the Bill for the Better Regulating the Government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America" which takes nearly 2 pages. This is followed by the: "Lords Protest Against the Above Bill" which is nearly 3 pages.
This was the "Massachusetts Government Act", o... See More
American independence acknowledged by France...
Item #659945
July 29, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 29, 1777 The ftpg. has mention from New York: "...that our grand army is retiring from the Jerseys...".
Page 2 begins with: "American Commerce Claimed, and American Independence Acknowledged." being a letter from Versailles in both French and English.
Page 3 has a few items from the war (see photos), as does the back page.
Four pa... See More
Gage arrives, Bostonians refuse to trade...
Item #659918
June 1, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1774 Articles include: "Some Observations on the Characters of the English in General, and the Lower People in Particular" "Thoughts on the Reformation" and so much more. Among "Review of New Publications" is: The Chains of Slavery" and; "A Speech Intended to have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charter of t... See More
Family tree of the Oliver Cromwell family, with a huge chart...
Item #659917
May 1, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1774 A feature is an article: "Historical Account & Genealogical Descent of the Cromwell Family" which includes a large foldout chart showing the Oliver Cromwell family tree, measuring 16 1/4 by 20 1/4 inches. Several folds and a minor & discrete archival mend.
Other articles include: "Causes of Depopulation" & "Short D... See More
Engraving of the skyline of London... News from Boston...
Item #659824
August 1, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is the "Monthly Chronologer" which includes over a full page of reports headed "America" with items from Boston, including 2 messages fro... See More
With the full page plate of the "Perpetual Pocket Table..."
Item #659818
May 1, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Included is an interesting and very intricately engraved full page plate of: "A Perpetual Pocket Table Showing the Time of Every Place - Age of Moon...Time of High Water... See More
Handsome engraving of the skyline of London...
Item #659817
April 1, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Typical reports of the day, with the title/contents page showing: "Debates of a Political Club" "Vindication of the Common People o England Against the... See More
Trade with America...
Item #659814
January 1, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1771 Included are nearly 3 pages on: "The Present State of the British Trade with Europe, Africa, and America" with much detail.
An interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
The plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 5... See More
Detailed article on America, with mention of trade and taxes...
Item #659756
October 1, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1765 Over two pages are taken up with a fine and quite detailed article on America, its geography, economy, and relations with England. It begins: "The British empire on the continent of America is well known to be extremely extensive, and is, by our late conquests, and the cessions that have been made to us, become entirely compact..." ... See More
Great article on the kindness of Native Americans...
Item #659755
October 1, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Inside has over a full page taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia" on "Indian Generosity and Humanity", an uncommonly nice, complim... See More
Killing of Cherokees results in Resolve by the Virginia legislature...
Item #659754
September 1, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is a report with a Charleston dateline with news from North Carolina including: "...a party of Cherokee Indians...were on their way through the Weste... See More
Effect on non-importation in America, a result of the Sugar Act...
Item #659753
July 1, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Inside has a nearly half page letter from New York which relates the results of the non-importation merchants are abiding to in consequence of the Sugar Act: "The late ... See More
Indian troubles in South Carolina... A new coffee discovered...
Item #659751
June 1, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is a report from Newport, Rhode Island, concerning whaling, and another item from Maryland on the discovery of: "...a new sort of coffee, equally go... See More
Details on the capture of General Lee...
Item #659676
February 13, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 13, 1777 Page 3 has reports from America including: "...dispatches from Rhode Island...said to be very satisfactory & that General Lee was taken prisoner..." and what follows are the details on how he was captured. Then: "...that she had prisoner on board Gen. Lee, who was taken by Col. Harcourt in a house in Phila.; that he delivered... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #659640
January 1, 1756
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1756
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for reviving & continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors with respect to the Imprisonment of their persons...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches, very... See More
Displayable plate... BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven...
Item #659534
From the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1771 The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is the print only, not the complete magazine, which would very nice framed. See photo for details.
Anti-Jacobite Creed... The importance of Nova Scotia...
Item #659531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 2 (see). Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words (see); "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in ... See More
North Carolina General Assembly is dissolved...
Item #659525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1770 Among the articles are: "Difficulty of Explaining the Scripture" "Origin of Rhyming" "Reasons Against a New War" 'History & Antiquity of Berkley Castle" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. There is a brief mention of ... See More
Great on the Battle of Long Island... Bravery of Benedict Arnold...
Item #659477
November 28, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 28, 1776 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with fine detail on the historic Battle of Long Island, in which British forces inflicted a crushing defeat on Washington's army.
Other fine content concerning the situation in America. A few bits include: "...that Gen. Howe...proceeded up the North River and...made good his landing without the los... See More
New York is captured...
Item #659470
November 14, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 14, 1776 Page 3 begins with a letter concerning the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...New York is taken...that General Howe is in possession of the remains of that city and its island; that the position of the King's army was with its right towards Horens-Hook, on the East River...the rebel army in front occupying the ground with ext... See More
A woman set fire to New York? Franklin & Adams with a flag of truce...
Item #659469
November 12, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 12, 1776 The front page has a report mentioning: "...the following article of intelligence: That Doctor Franklyn [Franklin] and Mr. Adams were arrived with a flag of truce at General Howe's camp demanding an audience of his Majesty's Commissioner and Commander in Chief, as Ambassadors from the American Congress..." with more on this.
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Two front page Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #659441
June 24, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 24, 1790 Over one-quarter of the ftpg. is taken up with two Acts of Congress each signed in type by the President: George Washington, as well as by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. One of the acts is: "...for the Government of the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio".
Various news reports insid... See More
Indian troubles near Fort Hamilton...
Item #659391
May 6, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 6, 1795 Page 3 has 3 reports concerning affairs with Indians near Fort Hamilton (see). Various other news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a bit of light damp staining, good condition.
Early on the Shakers... Letter signed by George Washington...
Item #659371
January 27, 1796
THE HERALD, A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 27, 1796 The front page has reports from the: "Federal Legislature - House of Representatives" which carries over to pg. 2. Page 3 has an item beginning: "The Shakers in the neighbourhood of New Leganan Spring...are of late in a great fermentation which seems to indicate an approaching revolution among them...".
The b... See More
Item #659368
January 13, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 13, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from discussions in Congress.
Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Rhode Island & the Constitution....
Item #659306
July 3, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 3, 1790 Business from the House of Representatives begins on the front page and on page 2 is mention that: "...A Message was received from the President of the United States, with a copy of an Act of the Legislature of the State of Rhode Island, for ratifying certain articles of amendment to the Constitution of the United States...&qu
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Terrific account of the Bon Homme Richard vs. the Serapis: John Paul Jones' historic victory...
Item #659218
October 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 14, 1779 Certainly the prime and most historic content in this issue is the terrific page 1 and 2 report concerning the famous naval battle of the Bonhomme Richard vs. the Serapis "starring" John Paul Jones.
The report is primarily a lengthy & very detailed letter--taking over one-quarter of the front page & concluding on page 2--sign... See More
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