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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.
Mention of New Spain and the West Indies...
Item #644588
November 18, 1718
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Nov. 18, 1718
* Rare title
The front page begins with a report noting: "...to get ready...a flotilla for Vera Cruz...whose lading was to be fruit...should not be done till the year 1719 by reason of the superabundance of goods yet remaining in New Spain...these vessels should bring back the returns of fruit & commodities still unsold in the West Ind... See More
A skirmish in the South...
Item #644553
June 6, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 6, 1782
* Charleston, South Carolina
* American Revolutionary War
Page 6 has a full column headed: "America - From the South Carolina Gazette" which has various reports from the South, including an item from Charleston: "...fell in with a patrol of Lee's horse near that village. A bridge separate the two parties & some shot we... See More
Government's role in the public welfare vs. debt...
Item #644502
May 14, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 14, 1768 Inside is an interesting article on the role of Government and Providence in relation to public welfare and government debt. It begins: "The political disease seems to be near a crisis...". Several hundred years later the topic continues to be at the forefront of public discourse. Also within this issue is a mention of "A Portugal... See More
Thoughts on Washington's military plans...
Item #644477
April 18, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 18, 1782 Pgs. 2 & 3 have a letter New York noting in part: "...the garrison, fearing an attack would be made on that city by Gen. Washington, were busily employed in fortifying the island & taking every preparation to resist the enemy...there being no commercial intercourse whatever between the garrison & the Americans. Gen. Washington... See More
Reuniting with England? The situation at Charleston...
Item #644468
March 5, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 5, 1782
* Revolutionary War
* From The Enemy
Page 2 has an interesting, and erroneous, report to a Quaker in Phila. which includes: "....I inform you that we have some hopes of soon being once more united to our mother country & become one people under our King...that the Congress, almost to a man, are heartily tired of the French allianc... See More
Washington could not have won without the French...
Item #644436
February 12, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1782 Page 5 has a report from a Pennsylvania newspaper with some talk of prison ships, and the destination of some of the British departing the colonies (see). The back page has a letter from New York reporting how: "...America is more internally weak at this moment than almost at any other period of the war. However paradoxical this may appear af... See More
Controversial case of Col. Isaac Haynes... British support of loyal subjects...
Item #644435
February 2, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1782
* re. Isaac Haynes execution
* Charleston, South Carolina
* American Revolutionary War
All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with details of a debate in the House of Lords on the Duke of Richmond's motion respecting the execution of Col. Haynes in America. This was a very notable event in the Revolutionary ... See More
Reflecting on the Revolutionary War... Cornwallis writes...
Item #644433
January 29, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with an essay which explores this history of England's relationship with the American colonies, and what led to war. One bit mentions: "...The Rubicon was already passed; and the Colonies had dared to commit their cause to the events of war. Per... See More
Case of Isaac Hayne... Events just prior to Cornwallis' surrender...
Item #644431
January 24, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 24, 1782
* re. Isaac Hayne's execution
* Closing events of Rev. War
The entire ftpg. is a terrific letter: "To the People of Great Britain" concerning the closing moments of the Revolutionary War, beginning: "You have already seen the flighty & wretched policy of our Southern General...I shall freely examine his subsequent con... See More
The fate of Col. Isaac Haynes... Much on the war...
Item #644429
January 19, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Pg. 2 has nice post-surrender reports including: "...that after the capitulation, drew lots which should come home because a number of them were to stay with their men. Those who were fortunate embarked at York Town for New York...that General Arnold is also coming to England...... See More
Good front page war content...
Item #644428
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
The capture of Quebec...
Item #644420
October 20, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 20, 1759
* Battle & capture of Quebec, Canada
* French and Indian War
* General James Wolfe
Page 6 has the: "Abridgment of the Placart Published by Gen. Wolfe...on His Arrival in the River St. Lawrence, 1759" containing in part: "The King justly exasperated against France, has set on foot a considerable armament by land and sea, ... See More
Comets... South Carolina...
Engraving of an Egyptian woman in traditional dress...
Item #644398
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1743
* Engraving of Egyptian woman in traditional dress...
* Lengthy article on comets...
* News from South Carolina
Within this issue is an interesting & unusual engraving showing the traditional garb of an Egyptian woman, with related text (see photos).
Over 3 pages are taken up with a detailed article: "
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* Engraving of Egyptian woman in traditional dress...
* Lengthy article on comets...
* News from South Carolina
Within this issue is an interesting & unusual engraving showing the traditional garb of an Egyptian woman, with related text (see photos).
Over 3 pages are taken up with a detailed article: "
Map of the Old World before the Great Flood... More Protestant Germans for Georgia...
Item #644397
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1736 Perhaps of greatest significance is: "The People before the Flood did not Understand Navigation", with the accompanying sensational full page plate titled: "A Map of the Old World as it Appeared Before God Destroy'd it With the Waters of the Flood" (see photos). This pate has a bit of (typical) spotting, bu... See More
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #644395
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 The first article is: "Lord North's Propositions for Peace with America" taking over 4 pages. There is also a very lengthy item: "Extracts from the Congress Accounts of the Northern Expedition" which takes over 6 pages with terrific reading & includes a letter signed: "Horatio Gates" (see photos).T... See More
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
Item #644394
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1754 Near the back of the issue is a half page poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity"which is dated from "Cooper River, S. Carolina, Sept. 20, 1753" (see). At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application of a rod of iron... See More
Letter from the Sugar Planters...
Item #644393
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1736* "Letter from the Sugar Planters" "Quakers Perverse Humour Shewn" and more...
* Nice 18th century British magazine...
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 ot... See More
Indian troubles in America...
Sea Pens (cnidarians belonging to the order Pennatulacea)...
Item #644388
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1764 Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" containing various news reports of the day, including a report reading in part: "Advices from the back settlements of Virginia and the colonies are...distressing, the Indians killing...the inhabitants more now than ever. On the frontiers of Augusta county 40 have been killed; in the Narr... See More
Eulogy of Dr. Halley... Three full page plates...
Item #644387
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1747
* Continuation of the Eulogy of Edmond Halley
Nearly five pages are taken up with the continuation of: "The Eulogy of Dr. Halley" (spelled elogy), being the famous Edmund Halley the astronomer and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. Part 1 is found in the October issue.
Two pages are taken up wi
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* Continuation of the Eulogy of Edmond Halley
Nearly five pages are taken up with the continuation of: "The Eulogy of Dr. Halley" (spelled elogy), being the famous Edmund Halley the astronomer and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. Part 1 is found in the October issue.
Two pages are taken up wi
Legitimizing the hated Stamp Act...
Item #644386
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 Certainly the most notable content is the report: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America, the respective duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the monies arising therefrom to be applied towards the necessary defense of the colonies." which was the British justificatio... See More
Early Georgia... Map of the English Channel...
Item #644382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1759 The first article is: "A Description of Havre de Grace" which takes over a full page and is accompanied by a nice foldout map showing part of the English Channel including the Isle of Wight off the coast of Southampton and also the coast of Normandy including Havre de Grace. There are two detailed insets, one showing the
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William Penn lays out the city of Philadelphia...
Item #644381
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1736* Early Philadelphia, Pennsylvania report
* William Penn lays out the city of Philadelphia
One of the nicer reports in this issue under: "Cardinal Richlieu's Advice to Lewis XIII" is considerable test concerning the American Colonies which has much on the layout and growth of Philadelphia which includes the text, &qu... See More
Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #644375
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1751 There are engravings of several fish and a two-headed snake and a half page engraving of two "Rice Birds" with a related article on the devastation they cause in South Carolina (see photos).
Among other articles noted in the table of contents are:
"Drunkenness & Gaming" "Account of the Burial of K. Charle
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Among other articles noted in the table of contents are:
"Drunkenness & Gaming" "Account of the Burial of K. Charle
With both full page plates...
Item #644374
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1763 Included is an article: "Description of the Pagoda" which is a full page plate of: "The Great Pagoda" (see photos). Other articles include: "Some Account of the Laws & Regulations in France, called the Police..." "Observations on the Law for Repairing Highways" and other items.Contains both of the f... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #644367
November 22, 1792
HOUGH'S CONCORD HERALD, New Hampshire, Nov. 22, 1792
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Most of page 3 is taken up with Washington's state of the union address for the year 1792 with a prefacing report which includes: "...The members of the house accordingly repaired to the senate chamber where at twelve o'clock the president of the United Stat... See More
Reporting from colonial America...
Item #644360
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1755 Always one of our favorite magazines if only because of the very nice engraving at the top of the title page, showing the skyline of London at the time. Within is a very nice foldout map of the county of Glamorgan (located in the southern portion of Wales), measuring 8 by 9 inches showing much detail, & includes a related article (see).Articles ... See More
Much on military action in Georgia & the Carolinas... Map of a battle in the Caribbean...
Item #644358
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1779 * Much on the revolutionary War
* Map of a battle in the Caribbean
The issue begins with 8 pages of "Summary of the Debates in Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that war was for the future to assume a new face;...& that the French & the Americans, as they were embarked in t... See More
The Battle of Dettington...
Very early (1743) regarding cricket...
Item #644357
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1743
* Great & early article on 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 innocent &
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* Great & early article on 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 innocent &
Revolutionary War in the Caribbean...
Item #644356
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1779 * Engraving of a Druid's Monument at Keswick
* Revolutionary War events in the Caribbean
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 Revolutionary War. There is also a very nice engraving, captioned: "Druid's ... See More
Rare map of Captain Cook's voyage...
Item #644351
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776 * Captain James Cook
* Discoveries map
This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this article is a rare full page map titled: "Part of the Tropical Discoveries of the Resolution Sloop, Captain Cook in 1774, Referre... See More
From the Revolutionary War... Handel and his Messiah...
Item #644302
November 30, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 30, 1776
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* Naval battle - New York Harbor
* Great year to have (1776)
Page 2 contains a brief report headed: "Extract of a Letter from a Midshipman on board of his Majesty's Frigate, the Emerald, of 34 Guns, dated New York, Sept. 30" which reports that an American privateer appeared off the ... See More
Chasing after the Americans...
Item #644301
November 28, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 28, 1776 A brief item notes a French ship went down in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: "...and the greatest part of her crew perished. She had on board a large quantity of gunpowder & arms for the Provincial army." (see).
The back page has a nice report concerning the battles in the New York vicinity, including: "...4000 men were sent over to Long ... See More
John Burgoyne.... Regarding the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #644298
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1779 The first five pages are a: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes various discussions concerning the Revolutionary War, including one interesting bit: "...told us the bulk of the people are our friends; that the Congress was chosen by a faction; that they held their seats by force; that their tyranny ... See More
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... Foldout map of Africa...
Item #644295
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More
Gifts to George Washington from Virginia...
Item #644294
May 1, 1785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1785 Among the articles within are: "Observations on a Tour Through the Island of Jersey" which is in the English Channel; "Anecdotes of Hogarth" "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Session of Parliament" "Original Letter form Dr. Johnston" & so much more.
Near the back is: "Intelligence..." with... See More
Interesting items in the new Constitution... Much detail on the French Revolution...
Item #644292
September 1, 1789
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1789 The front page has 4 letters signed in type by Isaac Newton from 1725-7. Other articles include: "Christianity in No Danger from the Attacks of Modern Jews" "Original Description of Lisbon Soon After the Earthquake" "Misrepresentation of the Carolina Grass Rectified" and much more. Near the back is much under... See More
Declarations by King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette...
Item #644291
July 1, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, July, 1791 Under "Proceedings of the National Assembly in France" is the "Declaration of the King" which notes: "...I am desirous of complying with the wishes of the National Assembly & I shall never decline publishing the motives of my conduct. The motives for my journey were the outrages & the threats offered to my fam... See More
On Washington military ranking... Ben Franklin on Captain Cook...
Item #644290
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1795 The first page makes reference to Capt. Cook and a letter from Ben Franklin: "...not to consider that great navigator as an enemy if he should happen to fall into their hands..." (see).
Further inside are 1 1/2 pages taken up with the issue of whether George Washington was ever a commissioned officer in the British military, a... See More
Washington's final state-of-the-union address...
Item #644286
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1797 Although there is a wide range of content within this issue, the most significant is President George Washington's last state-of-the-union address which is headed: "Gen. Washington's Farewell Address to the United States" [not really; see the 1796 Supplement for his Farewell Address] and prefaced with: "In our Supplem... See More
Fort Augusta in Jamaica...
Item #644282
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1763 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Life of the Celebrated Christina, Queen of Sweden" "Monstrous Credulity of Papists" "History of Canterbury & its Cathedral" "Inflammatory Fevers, Sore Throats, etc." & more. In the "Historical Chronicle" is a report beginning: ... See More
Rare 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...
Item #644260
April 28, 1750
THE RAMBLER, London, April 28, 1750 An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson". While working on the Dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodical ... See More
Rare 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...
Item #644255
November 13, 1750
THE RAMBLER, London, November 13, 1750 An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson". While working on the Dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodic... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... The Gunpowder Incident...
Item #644253
July 1, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 1, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* American Revolutionary War
* The gunpowder incident
The most significant content would be a fine account of the very historic Battle of Bunker Hill, being a letter datelined: "Watertown, June 22" and includes in part: "Before this reaches you, you will doubtless hear of the eng... See More
Uncommon British title...
Item #644243
December 25, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, December 25, 1792 A nice "typical" folio-size newspaper from the 18th century. There is a wealth of news of the day on the front page and inside pages with some ads scattered throughout as well.
Complete in four pages in very nice condition. Partial red tax stamp is on page three.
Premature report of the death of Ben Franklin...
Item #644208
March 4, 1788
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1788
* Benjamin Franklin
* False death report
Page 2 has a curious item: "Letters are said to have been received from Philadelphia which mention that the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin died there about the middle of January last in the 78th year of his age. Many historian will soon be engaged to delineate his character...one of the most extra... See More
A new card game...
Item #644160
July 30, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, July 30, 1795 Inside has an interesting article: "A New Game of Cards" called the 'Revolution', which is based on events of the French Revolution (see).
Four pages, very nice condition.
Convicts shipped off to America...
Item #644002
May 23, 1728
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, May 23, 1728
* Convicts to American plantations
The front page is a terrific item noting: "The government are about contracting with the proper undertakes for transporting the felons, convicts, being about 80 in number, to his Majesty's Plantations in America."." Although it was known that convicts were occasionally shipped off to the Ame... See More
Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest feminists...
Item #643998
April 21, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Winchester, England, April 21, 1795
* Mary Wollstonecraft
* Women's rights advocate
This newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one being the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. The back page has a brief item mentioned Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the earliest woman's rights ... See More
The Radcliffe Library (with print)...
Item #643958
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1749 Among the interesting items in this issue are: "A Surprisingly rational Speech of a Hen", "Medical Virtues of the Snake Root", "Ceremony of Opening the Radcliffe Library", "French at Tobago" and much more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news events
... See More
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news events
First printing of the first Census Act...
Item #643882
March 10, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790
* 1st printing of the First United States Census Act
* Historic report in early American government
This famous newspaper was the mouthpiece of the federal government so almost without exception the first utterances from Congress appeared in this newspaper before any other. The nation's capital was in New York City at this tim... See More
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