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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.
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #641379
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 * Revolutionary War
* Cornwallis' surrender
* Gen. Benedict Arnold
Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by ... See More
Two Ben Franklin letters... In support of the Jews...
Item #641360
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1768 * Benjamin Franklin letters
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Pre Revolutionary War
Inside has a letter which takes about a full page & is signed: A.B., which was written by Ben Franklin (see hyperlink for verification) with a reported title of "Subjects of Subjects" (see). and a few pages letter is another letter written... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #641355
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Significant & rare Judaica print... Burgoyne in Parliament to answer for Saratoga...
Item #641350
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1778 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the Jews Synagogue at Amsterdam, and of the Ceremony of sounding the Horn on New Year's Day" (see). This plate folds out to 8 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and is in great condition. It is mentioned o... See More
Philadelphia described... Discussion on the Jew Bill...
Item #640802
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1753 Pages 1 through 4 are taken up with a fascinating article titled: "A Compleat View of the Controversy concerning the late Act in favour of the Jews". The subheads include: "Reasons for the Jews Bill and Answers" and "Objections to the Jews Bill and Answers". There are 13 "Objections", each with an answ... See More
Payments to Loyalists... Death of Tippoo...
Item #640789
June 27, 1786
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 27, 1786 Inside has; "American Loyalists" which notes: "On the report of the bill for granting the sum of 55,000 pounds as a temporary relief to the American Loyalists...desired to know...whether it was intended to allow such Loyalists as were in England during the times of the troubles in America the same as those actually on the spot... See More
French & Indian War... Braddock at Fort DuQuesne...
Item #640776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1755 Over two pages are taken up with: "A Scheme Proposed for Driving the French out of the Continent of America in one Year's Time" which includes some interesting reporting on the on-going French & Indian War, including a list of 14 items which could be done to be successful (see). Bits include: "The seven ships built ... See More
George Washington at age 22...
Item #640773
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1754 * Very early George Washington (age 22)
Among the early reports on the French & Indian War, is a very rare mention of colonel George Washington when he was just 22 years old. The report is a continued one, headed: "Account of Our Affairs in America" and the text includes: "...On the other side the French have this sea... See More
Eskimoes in London...
Item #640740
January 1, 1773
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, January, 1773 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
Over 2 pages are taken up with: "Of the Ecclesiastical Establishment in America", signed: "A New England Man". Another page has a brief item noting; "An Esquimux [Eskimo] Indian captain, with his s... See More
Diagrams of three American forts... The French & Indian War...
Item #640678
(discounted price) THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1755 * Diagrams of three American forts
* The French & Indian War
A 4 page article headed: "An Account of the British Trade & Settlements in North America from the French of Mons. Dumont, one of the Commissioners on the Part of the King of France for settling the Limits of the English & French Colonies in N... See More
The doctrine of original sin... James Logan's legacy to Philadelphia...
Item #640673
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1766 Most of a column is taken up with: "American News".Articles within this issue include: "Logan's Legacy to the City of Philadelphia" being a library of books, "On the Doctrine of Original Sin", "A newly Discovered Power in Spiders" which includes an illustration, much on: "Considerations on... See More
A tornado described and illustrated...
Item #640634
August 1, 1799
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, August, 1799 Included is a very interesting letter taking nearly half a page which describes the "phenomenon" of what we consider a relative common cyclone, or tornado. But apparently at the time, in England, such events were almost unknown. Interesting reading as the eye-witness describes the tornado (see). Adjacent to it is a full page plate... See More
Plate of erupting Mount Vesuvius...
Item #640631
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1767 This issue features a terrific full page plate captioned: "Mount Vesuvius with its Eruptions in the Year 1767" which is accompanied by a detailed article as well (see).There is an article: "Resolutions of the Province of New York"
Among the articles within are: "Remarkable Trials in the Star Chamber" "... See More
Print of counterfeit coins... Oliver Cromwell...
Item #640629
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1741
* Engraving of counterfeit coins
* Much on Oliver Cromwell
Near the back is an article on counterfeit coins, including two engravings of a shilling and a guinea (see). Among other articles are: "A Slight Worse than an Injury" "Influence of Cromwell's Hypocrisy" "Bad Tendency of Modern Good Breeding&qu
... See More
* Engraving of counterfeit coins
* Much on Oliver Cromwell
Near the back is an article on counterfeit coins, including two engravings of a shilling and a guinea (see). Among other articles are: "A Slight Worse than an Injury" "Influence of Cromwell's Hypocrisy" "Bad Tendency of Modern Good Breeding&qu
Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed...
Item #640628
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, April, 1739 Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. See the hyperlink for much more on him. The report includes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling hi... See More
Comets, stars and astronomy interest...
Item #640626
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1742 One of the articles is concerning a comet,and it includes a nearly half page engraving of various celestial bodies including the comet discussed.
Other items in this issue include: "The Art of Deciphering" "Debate in Holland on Augmenting their Forces" "Observations on Scheme V for Registering Wool" a poem t
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Other items in this issue include: "The Art of Deciphering" "Debate in Holland on Augmenting their Forces" "Observations on Scheme V for Registering Wool" a poem t
Stomach cleansing brush...
Item #640625
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, 1750 This "Supplement" issue was created at the end of the year.
The first article is the continuation of the: "History of the Crusades" with related subheads including "Jerusalem Retaken--Crusade against the Pagans". Other articles include: "Lunar Observations", "Amendment Proposed
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The first article is the continuation of the: "History of the Crusades" with related subheads including "Jerusalem Retaken--Crusade against the Pagans". Other articles include: "Lunar Observations", "Amendment Proposed
A ploy by Vermont to nudge America to recognize her as a state...
Item #640582
June 25, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 25, 1782 All of page 4 is taken up with some great letters and documents concerning the Haldimand Affair (see the web for more), two of the documents signed by Ira Allen, a leading figure in the declaration of the Vermont Republic in 1777. He and his brother Ethan were involved in the Haldimand Affair suggesting Vermont might join the British. An alternate... See More
All is not going well with General Washington...
Item #640575
June 18, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 18, 1782 Page 4 has a letter from New York noting: "Washington has endeavoured to recruit his army but in vain, for there is no encouragement from the Congress for young men to enter & they get neither clothing nor pay. They look upon Washington with a jealous eye, they think him too closely connected with the French & therefore as his army is... See More
Ending hostilities in the Revolutionary War...
Item #640571
June 4, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 4, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Hostilities coming to an end ?
Page 3 has: "American News" which includes: "...Lt. Col. Lee, from the Southern Army...& informs that General Greene, with the main body of the army, continued in a position North of Pon Pon River within four miles of Jacksonburgh...that the British army remaine... See More
Much on the final campaigns of the Revolutionary War...
Item #640554
March 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1782 All of pages 4 & 5 are taken up with a detailed letter concerning the actions of Lord Earl Cornwallis in the Yorktown campaign as well as actions at & near Hillsborough, N.C. prior to that and mention of the Battle of Guilford Court House as well. Included with this report is: "A Proclamation" signed in type by: Cornwallis... See More
Reviewing the situation between England and America...
Item #640511
January 29, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Over two-thirds of the ftpg is taken up with a review of: "Essays on the History of Mankind in Rude & Cultivated Ages...", which quite succinctly details the situation between America & England in a few paragraphs. A few points include: "The discovery of Americ... See More
Good front page war content...
Item #640506
January 17, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 17, 1782 Two-thirds of the ftpg. has "American News" from before Cornwallis' surrender; including: "...from Wilmington, we are happy to find that the inhabitants in general of North Carolina are daily manifesting their attachment to his Majesty's government by joining in large bodies...assisting in the suppression of this wicked &... See More
On the necessity on continuing the war in America...
Item #640503
January 8, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 8, 1782
* Revolutionary War
* From The Enemy
Almost all of page 4 is taken up with: "Letter VII To the People of Great Britain" which begins: "I am called on...to answer a number of queries, respecting the propriety & necessity o carrying on the American war..." which sets the tone for this lengthy letter.
Eight pages... See More
Terrific & large foldout map of the "West Indies"...
Item #640499
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740
* Early and rare 18th century map
* West Indies & Southeast America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the WEST INDIES, Exhibiting not only all the Islands possessed by the English, French, Spaniards, & Dutch, but also all the Towns and Settleme
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* Early and rare 18th century map
* West Indies & Southeast America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the WEST INDIES, Exhibiting not only all the Islands possessed by the English, French, Spaniards, & Dutch, but also all the Towns and Settleme
Print of a Maryland slave... Woman soldier Hannah Snell...
Item #640496
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1750
* Rare engraving of a Maryland slave
* Woman soldier Hannah Snell
This issue features a full page plate of two Africans, one of whom, named Job, spent some time in Maryland as a slave, as noted in a brief article which includes: "...he was seized & carried to Joar where he was sold to Capt. Pyke, who...ca
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* Rare engraving of a Maryland slave
* Woman soldier Hannah Snell
This issue features a full page plate of two Africans, one of whom, named Job, spent some time in Maryland as a slave, as noted in a brief article which includes: "...he was seized & carried to Joar where he was sold to Capt. Pyke, who...ca
Off to Savannah, Georgia... Early on the game of chess...
Item #640477
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1733* Early article on playing the game of Chess
* Settlers off to the colony of Georgia
Near the back is a short bit reading: "Embarked on board the Savannah, 132 persons for the new Colony of Georgia."
There is also a very nice & early article on the game of chess, headed: "Of The Game of Chess" which begins: "... See More
A voyage around the world...
Item #640466
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1769 The first five pages of this issue are taken up with: "A Short Account of the Voyage of the Swallow Sloop Round the World" which includes much descriptive text (see for beginning). a note on a pamphlet titled: "The true constitutional Means for Putting an end to the disputes between Great Britain & the American Colonies"... See More
The Battle of Dettington...
Very early (1743) regarding cricket...
Item #640462
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1743
* Great & early article on the game of cricket
* Letters (2) regarding the Battle of Dettington
Within this issue is a very early and interesting article titled: "Of Publick Cricket Matches" concerning the sport of cricket, with much detail (see). The text includes: "Cricket is certainly a very i
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* Great & early article on the game of cricket
* Letters (2) regarding the Battle of Dettington
Within this issue is a very early and interesting article titled: "Of Publick Cricket Matches" concerning the sport of cricket, with much detail (see). The text includes: "Cricket is certainly a very i
Terrific 18th century ship illustration...
Item #640456
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1748 * Great ship illustration
Certainly the feature item in this issue is the terrific, full page illustration of: "A Ship Of War", with considerable detail, and with most of the facing page having the "Explanation to a Ship of War of the third Rate with Rigging, &c., at Anchor". The "Explanation" numerically id... See More
Incredibly historic!
Announcement that the Constitution has been created...
Item #640371
September 18, 1787
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, September 18, 1787
* First announcement that the Constitution of the United States has been finalized
* In regards to historic announcements in U.S. history, this is rivaled only by the announcement that the Declaration of Independence had been signed
A singularly historic newspaper and the first time this issue has been ... See More
Cook's voyage to the Hawaiian Islands with a related print...
Item #640326
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 * HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook death
* Third Voyage - Hawaiian Islands
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from April, 1779 when after visiting the Hawa... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #640312
October 22, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, October 22, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & Americ... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast with a related print..
Item #640305
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, February, 1785* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook
* Third Voyage - Bering Sea - Alaska
This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from after August, 1778 when he was exploring the ... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast, with the rare plate of natives from Prince William Sound...
Item #640292
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, (London), November, 1784 This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from May, 1778 when they were exploring the Northwest coast of North America in search of a Northwest Passage. As noted in "The Conte... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #640266
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day Texas, with all of Central America and all of the Cari... See More
The decision in the James Somersett slave case... News from America...
Item #640258
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1772 * Somersett's case
* Slaves - slavery
Certainly the most significant report in this issue is the court decision in the James Somersett court case, the slave purchased in Virginia then taken to England, escaped & eventually recaptured. This case ultimately determined that slavery was unsupported in England. This was a landmark sl... See More
New Jersey gets a new governor... Seventeen of the rebels convicted of high treason...
Item #640228
July 28, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 28, 1746 The ftpg. has a short bit: "His Majesty has been pleased to appoint Jonathan Belcher, Esq; to be Governor of Nova Caesarea, or New Jersey, in America, in the room of Lewis Morris, Esq., deceased." Following this is: "This day the Rebels lately convicted of High Treason, being in all 17, received sentence at the court house... See More
Early and detailed report of a tennis match...
Item #640209
April 30, 1767
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 30, 1767
* 18th century tennis
Inside has a very early report on the game of tennis, as such are difficult to find in 18th century newspapers. The report notes: "Yesterday the second grand match at tennis was played at the Tennis court, Whitehall, between Macon and Tomkyns, and finally ended; they were to play seven sets, three of which Macon won... See More
News from America...
Item #640203
March 26, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1767
* Early America
Inside has most of a column headed: "America" with datelines from Philadelphia and New York (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.... See More
News from America...
Item #640195
February 19, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 19, 1767
* Early America
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "The History of Greenland, Containing a Description of the Country & its Inhabitants...", continued in future issues. Page 2 has half column of news items headed "America", as well as: "An Extract from Obilby's Account of America" which is a... See More
Indian toubles in South Carolina...
Item #640186
January 10, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1767
* Early America report
* Pre-Revolutionary War
The back page has one paragraph with news from Charleston, South Carolina, noting: "...upwards of 40 Cherokee families having been cut off & their homes burnt by a sudden irruption of the Creeks and Choctaws..." and a bit more (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice con... See More
Indian troubles in the West... Ben Franklin's new invention...
Item #640184
July 27, 1786
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1786
* Wabash Confederacy - Indians
* Benjamin Franklin invention
Inside has over one-third of a column headed: "American News" which includes talk of Indian troubles in Virginia, and that: "...All the Indians on & about the Wabash are for war...Those on the Tenasee disturb our eastern & southern frontiers..." with mo... See More
Great map of the western hemisphere...
Item #640147
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 * Captain James Cook
* North America map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map which accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, Franc... See More
An advertisement concerning the "President's Household"...
Item #640022
May 30, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 30, 1789 Being from the nation's capital at the time, and from the very beginning of the new federal government (Washington was inaugurated April 30) it is not surprising this newspaper would have an ad on page 3 headed: "The President's Household" reading: "Whereas all servants and others, employed to procure provisions or supplies ... See More
From the nation's capital during its founding year...
Item #640018
February 11, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 11, 1789
* 18th century America
A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in less than 3 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are mostly filled with ads, with news reports on page 2, most of the page taken up with the conclusion of an article: "An Account of the Manners of th... See More
From the nation's capital during its founding year...
Item #640015
February 6, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 6, 1789
* 18th century America
A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in less than 3 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are filled with ads, with news reports on page 2 including discussion in the New York legislature on the manner for electing federal legislators.
Four page... See More
From the nation's capital during its founding year...
Item #640013
February 2, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 2, 1789 A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in less than 3 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are filled with ads, with news reports on page 2 including a fascinating article: "Extract from an Account of the Influence of the Military and Political events of the American Rev... See More
Battle of Springfield, New Jersey...
Item #639935
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780 Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington, datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette, followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette. Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut. general o... See More
A comet study in 1744...
Item #639932
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1744 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.
Among various other articles found in this issue as noted in the table of contents are: "Why Polit
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Among various other articles found in this issue as noted in the table of contents are: "Why Polit
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