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Catalog 297+ is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of more than 300 new items, plus remnants from our previous catalog - a selection includes: a ‘Virginia Gazette’ from 1775, a ‘Tombstone Epitaph’ just before the gunfight, the "First Flight" of the Wright brothers, the very beginning of the Impressionist movement, a rare ‘Oxford Gazette’ (1665), a nice report: "Did Cook or Peary discover the North Pole?", and more.
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First issue of the first woman's magazine in America...
Item #667214
June 1, 1792
THE LADIES MAGAZINE, (Philadelphia), June, 1792 A rare publication which existed for just 12 issues from June, 1792 to May, 1793. This is the very first issue of the first woman's magazine in the United States.
It's full title is "The Ladies Magazine & Repository of Entertaining Knowledge" as noted on the title page, a copy of which is included to verify city of public... See More
Dunlap & Claypoole's...
Item #660480
November 30, 1792
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1792 The front page is filled with ads including 23 illustrated ship ads. A few more inside as well.
Various news of the day inside, plus more ads including at least two "Four Dollar Reward" ads, one for a runaway mulatto slave.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, great condition.
A damaged American lot from the 1700's...
Item #669581
18th CENTURY LOT - a group of 9 American newspapers comprised the the Massachusetts Spy of 1797 (4 issues) and the Independent Chronicle, 1795 (5 issues). All have damage.
Washington, Adams, Jefferson... Louis XVI is beheaded...
Item #668251
March 23, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 23, 1793 Over half of the front pages is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each one signed in block type by the President, Vice President, & Secretary of State: Go. Washington, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 begins with: "Interesting Intelligence" on the beheading of Louis XVI, the type larger than typical to highlight its significanc... See More
The Citizen Genet Affair...
Item #669128
May 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 29, 1793 The front page has the Address Of The Citizens Of Philadelphia, To EDMUND CHARLES GENET, Minister Plenipotentiary From The Republic of France, To The United States", with his Answer signed in type: Genet.
Genêt served as French minister to the United States from 1793 to 1794. His activities in that capacity embroiled the United States and France in a di... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667735
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Included with this issue is the full page plate called for, titled: "Maria of Moulines" with the first page containing a related article. The plate has a small piece from the left, blank margin, not close to the image.Articles include: "Accounts of Hatt... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #666489
February 8, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794
* Thomas Jefferson letters
* re. John Jay Treaty
The ftpg. has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing, irregular at the blank spine with a small piece missing, good condition.... See More
Washington signs an Act relating to the United States Mint...
Item #669213
March 19, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 19, 1794 The front page begins with: "An Act in Alternation of the Act Establishing a Mint and Regulating the Coins of the United States, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
A fine issue for any coin collector.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, good condition.
Washington's letter to Congress...
Item #660419
April 28, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 28, 1794 Page 2 contains a letter from the President to Congress concerning a letter from the British ambassador relating to land near Vincennes, signed in type: G. Washington.
Much reporting from Congress as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition.
Seeking bids for timber to build the founding frigates of the U.S. Navy...
Item #664956
May 9, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 9, 1794 Shortly before this date the federal government passed the historic Naval Act of 1794, authorizing the building of six frigates, the founding ships of what would become the U.S. Navy.
The front page has a detailed advertisement from the "Treasury Department which essentially is seeking bits for the building of these frigates. It n... See More
On building the first frigates for the United States Navy...
Item #669027
July 24, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 24, 1794 A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has a notable report from Boston: "American Frigates" in which it announces the building of the first frigates of the U.S. Navy: "...Gen. Jackson is for that to be built in this ports...one at Portsmouth, one in this ports, one at New York, the othe... See More
Henry Knox formally resigns as Secretary of War...
Item #660468
January 3, 1795
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 3, 1795 Page 3 has report noting: "On Wednesday General Henry Knox resigned the office of Secretary of the United States for the Department of War, after having filled that station under the old Congress & the present government, for a period of nearly ten years."
Then also on pg. 2 is: "Resignation of Gen. Knox&qu... See More
Sam Adams' state-of-the state address...
Item #669062
January 21, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 21, 1795 Page 3 has over a full column taken up with what appears to be the governor's state-of-the-state address to his legislature, headed: "Address" and signed in type: Samuel Adams. In it he includes reference to the Whiskey Rebellion in a "sister state".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, handsome mas... See More
A displayable title... Neat music shop advertisement...
Item #666808
March 19, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 19, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, among the illustrated advertisements on the back page is a nice one for: "Callender's Music Shop" showing a flutist, with various text as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Reports on the Indians...
Item #659397
April 22, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 22, 1795 Page 3 has a report from "Pittsburgh" prefaced with: "We are informed that a party of land-jobbers from the neighbourhood of Whelin [Wheeling?], have returned there & brought in with them an Indian Scalp. The circumstances as related to us are as follows:..." and the details do follow.
Also: "Extrac... See More
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
June 16, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...
Item #660398
June 29, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795 Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
Laying the cornerstone of the Boston State House...
Item #668105
July 4, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1795 Page 2 contains a nice editorial headed: "The Treaty" referring to the controversial Jay Treaty, which had recently been approved by the Senate. It begins: "The ratification of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between the United States and his Britannic Majesty...must be a source of pleasing sensations...to all sincere love... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666805
November 9, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 9, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages,... See More
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #668114
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795 The ftpg. has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty. One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington.
The ftpg. also has: "... See More
Washington responds to the Senate's address on his state-of-the-union speech...
Item #669085
December 23, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 23, 1795 Page 2 has the Address of the Senate to the President, focused on his recent state-of-the-union address. It is followed by: "To Which the President was Pleased to Make the Following Reply" which is signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, light damp stains, minor printing error to the ftpg. only, nice c... See More
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #668457
January 28, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 28, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, good condition.
Washington defends his Jay Treaty...
Item #668606
April 2, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 2, 1796 Page 3 has over a column taken up with a letter from the President to the House of Representatives concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington & dated March 30.
Included as well is the slightly smaller "Herald Extra" of the same date with much reporting from Congress.
Six pages ... See More
Letter from John Jay...
Item #668609
April 16, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York April 16, 1796 Page 2 has a lengthy letter concerning "the university" in New York, signed by its Chancellor and New York governor: John Jay.
Four pages, nice condition.
A hereditary presidency? Selling land in the Northwest territory...
Item #669557
November 2, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1796 The back page contains an article which begins: "John Adams has said...that as Mr. Washington had no children, the Presidency should be made hereditary in the family of Lund Washington [distant cousin of G. W.]...".
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
... See More
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
Two letters signed by George Washington...
Item #669558
November 16, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 16, 1796 Page 2 contains two letters, each signed in type by the President: G. Washington, one to the residents of Shepherdstown in response to their note on Washington's coming retirement.
Page 3 has a letter to the governor of New York, with his replay signed in type: John Jay, plus another letter signed by John Jay.
Four page... See More
Scarce title with a Washington letter...
Item #660446
December 13, 1796
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Dec. 13, 1796 A scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.
Page 3 has the response of the Senate to Washington's state-of-the union address, signed in type by the Vice President: John Adams. This is followed by the President's response signed: George Washington.
Four pages, n... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
Item #668739
December 20, 1796
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1796 A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress. Pate 3 ha... See More
Presidential votes...
Item #668184
December 26, 1796
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 26, 1796 Page 3 has a very brief report on the votes for President from Virginia, noting the count for Jefferson, Sam Adams, Clinton, Washington, John Adams, Pinckney, and Burr.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very handsome masthead, binding holes at the blank spine, nice condition.
Compliments to George Washington...
Item #669091
February 8, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 8, 1797 Pages 2 & 3 contains a statement of gratitude from the legislature of South Carolina to the merits of George Washington.
Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing and a bit close-trimmed at some margins, minor fold wear.
From the earliest months of its existence... Negro for sale...
Item #668557
March 16, 1797
PORCUPINES GAZETTE & UNITED STATES DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 16, 1797 All previous issues we have offered of this uncommon title were from 1798-9 with the porcupine in the masthead, but this issue is from the earliest months of its existence with a much different masthead.
Various news reports of the day, heavy with advertisements including one headed: "The Time Of A Ne... See More
Only lasted for six issues...
Item #670206
THE LITERARY MUSEUM OR MONTHLY MAGAZINE, West Chester, Pennsylvania, April, 1797 This was a short-lived magazine, existing only from January thru June, 1797.Among the articles is a very nice: "Description Of The Mississippi River" which takes over 4 pages. Also: "Some Account of the Snakes of North America, and of the Humming Bird" which takes 5 pages.
At the back are ... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1797...
Item #668476
April 7, 1797
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1797 A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
A typical folio newspaper of the day with various ... See More
Very handsome masthead features two seals...
Item #668249
October 19, 1797
UNITED STATES CHRONICLE, Providence, Rhode Island, Oct. 19, 1797 One of the more handsome mastheads of the 18th century. Various news tidbits include: "...that La Fayette is at liberty & that his son, who has resided with Gen. Washington, is about departing for Europe in consequence of receiving this pleasing intelligence."
Another item begins: "The story of the reb... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216
(5)AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
Washington nominated to be Commander-in-Chief...
Item #668908
July 5, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 5, 1798 Page 3 begins with a notable report: "How transporting the fact! the great, the good, the aged WASHINGTON, has said, 'I am ready again to go with my fellow citizens to the field of battle, in defence of the Liberty and Independence of my country'.
The president has accordingly nominated to the senate, George Washing... See More
Beauty of the frigate Constitution... Letters from President John Adams...
Item #668909
July 10, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 10, 1798 Page 2 has a letter to the militia of Morris County, New Jersey, signed by the President: John Adams.
Then an address from the legislature of New Hampshire to the President, with his reply signed; John Adams.
Page 2 also has: "Frigate Constitution" noting: "...the frigate constitution, captain Nicholson, come to... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #666775
October 16, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799 The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War.
F... See More
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Five American newspapers: 1802-1809...
Item #666742
June 14, 1805
Five very early 19th century American newspapers: Providence Gazette, April 18, 1807; Independent Chronicle, 2/4/1808; Columbian Centinel, Dec. 7, 1808; New England Palladium, Oct. 29, 1802; and Boston Gazette, April 30, 1804. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy. Average condition. The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the years noted.... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #649276
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
From Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #649289
BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1808-1809 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and condition of the issu... See More
Three Thomas Jefferson Acts of Congress...
Item #667301
February 15, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 15, 1808 The front page has over half a column taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase.
Four pages, good condition.
Oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States...
Item #649235
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, 1809-1810 A lot of eight issues of the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. Each with occasional foxing; otherwise nice. Great to have from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The image shows the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the specified time-frame.... See More
First issue published...
Item #667056
September 7, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1811 This was the first issue published: "Vol. 1 No. 1" as noted in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Editor To The Public" in which he details what the newspaper is to be about (see for portions). Page 10 has a chart of: "Total Expenses, Of the War for Independence with a Statement of All the Troops in the ... See More
See the handsome masthead... On the Little Belt Affair...
Item #670178
November 25, 1811
THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, Nov. 25, 1811 The dominant feature of this issue is the displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic eagle with an 11 inch banner.
Page 3 has a: "Message" to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, concerning: "...the aggression committed by a British ship of war on the U.S. frigate Chesapeake...". This wou... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #649218
(10) A lot of ten newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #666670
June 10, 1814
THE YANKEE, Boston, June 10, 1814 Although the ftpg. has a dispatch headed: "Abdication Of Bonaparte", pages 2 and 3 have reports on the War of 1812 including: "Capture of 300 of the Enemy on Lake Ontario" "Further Particulars of the Affair at Sandy Creek" "Indian Massacre" "Latest From Halifax" "Gun Boat Flotilla" "More Britis... See More
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