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601055

From the 1600's...

Handsome, 300+ year old newspaper...

Item #601055

January 1, 1686

THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1684-1686



A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 300+ year old date clearly visible in the dateline.



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600863

By the famed Isaiah Thomas...

Item #600863

December 7, 1796

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, December 7, 1796  Published  by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper. Inside pages have reports from Europe as well as Norfolk, Philadelphia, New Y... See More  

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600836

From the 18th century...

Benjamin Franklin leter... includes prints...

Item #600836

September 1, 1797

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1797



An inside page (pg 741) has a short letter by Benjamin Franklin, originally written by him in Paris in 1784 (see image). The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. The issue is in nice condition due to the use o... See More  

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600750

From Philadelphia during this critical year...

Item #600750

February 9, 1788

THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER OR CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, February 9, 1788 A great title for a newspaper from the year the new Constitution was heavily debated and considered by all factions of early Americans, and great being from Philadelphia as well--where the Declaration of Independence & Constitution were written.

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600736

Chess... mention of Ben Franklin... The slave trade...

Establishing a penal colony in Australia...

Item #600736

May 1, 1788

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788  



* Botany Bay, Australia... Penal Colony... convicts



Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from Botany Bay, they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on the 13th of October last and expected to sail again about the middle of Nov. and to pro... See More  

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600735

Rare and early title... Wall Street of it's day...

Item #600735

April 20, 1694

A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, England, April 20, 1694  An extremely uncommon title rarely offered. This is a comparatively large-size newspaper for this period, and focuses on economic items of the day including charts with various prices. Not a stretch to call it the "Wall St. Journal" of its day.

Untrimmed, foxing & minor tears at several folds ... See More  

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600712

Spectator newspaper famed ADDISON & STEELE .....

Item #600712

September 19, 1712

THE SPECTATOR, London, September 19, 1712



* Addison & Steele

* Uncommon title from the early 18th century




This is a single sheet newspaper, one of the more famous of the 18th century titles, and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition save for close cutting along the left margin. Done in editorial format, measures about 8.5 by 13 inches. This does have a small hole which does ... See More  

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600518

From the 1600's... A Woman Publisher!

Handsome, 300+ year old newspaper...

Item #600518

January 1, 1682

THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1682



A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 300+ year old date clearly visible in the dateline.




* 17th century original... an uncommon title

* Woman
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600284

Revolutionary War in the South... Ninety-Six SC....

Item #600284

August 1, 1781

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, August, 1781  The "Historical Chronicle" includes a short bit about: "Two gentlemen...charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the American agent Adams at Amsterdam & with supplying the Colonists with arms & ammunition...". This is followed by a letter from Lord Rawdon to Cornwallis from Monk's Corner begin... See More  

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600279

Geroge Washington... France notes Ben Franklin's death...

Item #600279

September 15, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 15, 1790  A pg. 3 report from Philadelphia says that: "...the President, during his...stay...received every mark of respect...and affection...the pulbick...could demonstrate. Mentions the elegant fete Champetre given to his amiable consort and family...on the banks of the Schuykill..." and that: "...the President [then] proceeded on his journey... See More  

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600275

The historic Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...

Item #600275

April 1, 1794

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1794



* Infamous Philadelphia, PA Yellow Fever epidemic



Within this issue is a lengthy discussion of one of the deadliest epidemics in U.S. history, one which eventually claimed just under 10% of the entire population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at the time the most populated city in the country).  The cause of the epidemic is att... See More  

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600267

Over 330 Years Old Very RARE 1679 ANTI CATHOLIC Protestant Newspaper

Item #600267

October 24, 1679

THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, October 24, 1679



* Rare title from the 17th century

* Early edition



An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed.

Measures 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, minor foxing, nice condition. There is also the single page addendum: THE POPISH COURANT in the back. 8 pages in all. Very rare pro Pr... See More  

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600266

Rare 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...

Item #600266

April 24, 1750

THE RAMBLER, London, April 24, 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  

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600261

Map of India and Pakistan... Wine industry in America...

Item #600261

March 1, 1767

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1767



* Foldout map of India, Pakistan, and more

* Early on the wine industry in America


* Greenland



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits.This was the first periodical to use the wo... See More  

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600250

French & Indian War...

Map of the St. Lawrence River includes Quebec...

Item #600250

November 1, 1759

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759  The most notable item in this issue is the very nice & detailed full page map of the St. Lawrence River and present-day city of Quebec, titled "An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorency." (see). The map is in nice condition although was once close-trimmed at the top but has been arch... See More  

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600216

Botany Bay... Rules for servants... Indian skirmishes in America...

Item #600216

December 1, 1786

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1786 Inside has nearly a full page relating to Botany Bay being established as a penal colony, headed: "The Botany Bay Business Defended" which is a critical response to the lengthy Botany Bay discussion in the previous issue (see Gentleman's Magazine for November, 1786). One bit mentions: "...they have now comfortable beds. Former... See More  

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600215

Terrific & early on Botany Bay...

Item #600215

November 1, 1786

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1786 

The first 2 1/2 pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report on the establishment of a penal colony in Botany Bay. It begins: "While the plan for settling a colony at Botany Bay is preparing to be carried into execution..." with much more, & including a description of the country as well as the natives (Aborigines... See More  

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600210

Slave revolt in Martinique...

The trial of George Barrington of Botany Bay fame...

Item #600210

December 10, 1789

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, December 10, 1789  The first and second columns on page 559 contains the report of George Barrington's trial at Old Bailey (see background below).



Page 555 also describes a slave revolt in Martinique which includes a letter from the former (?) slaves signed: "All The Negroes." The letter states: "We know that the King has made us free; we expect to ... See More  

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600209

The dreaded pirate Maurice Keating!

George Barrington... Botany Bay fame...

Item #600209

April 7, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, April 7, 1785  The third column on page 336 contains the report stating George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) was tried for larceny (see background below). Page 335 also contains a lengthy report on the "Dreaded Pirate Maurice Keating", which includes details of his life, capture, sentencing, and death. The issue also contains considerable news from J... See More  

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600208

Aeronauts John Jeffries and Jean Pierre Blanchard...

George Barrington... Botany Bay fame...

Item #600208

March 1, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 1, 1785 The third column on page 202 contains the report of George Barrington stealing a watch at the Pit-door of Drury Lane Theatre (see background below).



Page 202 also contains news regarding aeronauts John Jeffries and Jean Pierre Blanchard (balloonists).



Complete in 8 pages,nearly full red ink tax stamp, and is in nice condition.



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600206

Elias Boudinot, departing President of the United States Assembled...

The trial of George Barrington of Bottany Bay fame...

Item #600206

February 28, 1784

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 28, 1784 The first column on page 203 contains the report of George Barrington stealing from Sir Godfrey Webster (see background below).



Page 207 has the resignation speech of the Elias Boudinot, departing President of the United States Assembled, to Congress, along with Thomas Mifflin's response as the new President of the U.S. Assembled, taking nearly 1 1/2 ... See More  

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600200

George Barrington... Botany Bay fame... Captain Bligh mention...female orphans...

Item #600200

January 21, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, January 21, 1783  The second column on page 67 reports George Barrington being given ten (10) days to quit the kingdom. The back page also has a report containing Captain Bligh content. Also included on page 71 is an article in reference to an asylum for female orphans. (see images)

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600194

Washington re-elected...

Report from Botany Bay... Major Grose...1st Governor... Will of doomed King Louis XVI...

Item #600194

February 1, 1793

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793  



* Botany Bay report from the first Governor

* George Washington re-elected

* Will of King Louis XVI

* Blanchard & ballooning




There are several items of interest, one of which is several pages on the: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" with much text on what should be the fate of Louis ... See More  

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600182

New York considered for location of capital...

George Barrington... another arrest...

Item #600182

November 20, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 20, 1788 The third column on page 493 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being brought up in on a private manner.



Pages 1 and 2 also have various reports from America, including mention of New York being considered for the location of the new seat of government. Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.... See More  

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600181

The Bahamas...

George Barrington... of eventual Botany Bay fame...

Item #600181

September 20, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 20, 1788 The first & second columns on page 284 contain the report of George Barrington's argument, trial and verdict. George Barrington would eventually be exiled to Botany Bay.



Page 287 also contains a report regarding plantations in the Bahamas. News of the day and period advertising are throughout.



Complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition.



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600180

George Keate... Pelew Islands (Palau)...

George Barrington report...

Item #600180

September 13, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 13, 1788 The second column on page 259 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) would not be tried at the Old Bailey but would be in Court of King's Bench next term -- proceeded against him on the outlawry.



Pages 1 and 2 provide a detailed description of the Pelew Islands (current day Palau), by George Keate and S.A. (compiled fr... See More  

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600179

The improvement of wine...

George Barrington... exiled from town...

Item #600179

July 26, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 26, 1788 The second column on page 96 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being removed from town by a writ of Habeas Corpus due to his stealing - he stands outlawed. Page 94 has an article regarding the "improvement of wine." Other news of the day and period advertising are found throughout.



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600178

George Barrington... identified for robbery...

Item #600178

July 17, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 17, 1788 The third column on page 61 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being identified for robbery. The issue also contains other news of the day and period advertising throughout.

Complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition.



Background (source - Wikipedia): George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804), an Irish-born... See More  

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600177

George Barringington... arrested for pickpocketing...

Item #600177

July 3, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 3, 1788 The third column on page 14 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being arrested on attempted pickpocketing. There is also an article pertaining to laws in regard to slave trade.



Page 15 has several columns regarding the slave trade... including discussion on laws designed to help improve their conditions during transport.



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600170

The manumission of slaves... Marquis La Fayette...

Item #600170

November 15, 1788

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 15, 1788 Page 3 has nearly two columns with various reports from American regarding American Indians (see images). Page 3 also has a brief article from New York from "The Society for promoting the *manumission of slaves, and protecting such of them as have been or may be liberated", which mentions the presence of Marquis La Fayette, along with others.

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600130

Botany Bay is a garden... The guillotine described...

Item #600130

February 2, 1793

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1793  The front page includes an: "Extract of a Letter...from Major Grose, the Deputy Governor of New South Wales, dated Sydney, April 2, 1792" in which he begins by extolling the greatest of the area, despite what he had previously heard. He notes: "I landed with my family at this place the 14th of February...I find there is neither the s... See More  

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600129

Discussion of the convict issue at Botany Bay...

Item #600129

February 10, 1791

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 10, 1791  page 6 has a lengthy article under the heading "Botany Bay" concerning the issue of sending convicts there. Portions include: "...relative to the settlement of Botany Bay...the delayed disposal of convicts was extremely dangerous to the police...by an unavoidable association of offenders to promote crimes...that the number of of... See More  

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600128

The 'wretched' plight of the convicts in Botany Bay...

Item #600128

February 22, 1791

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 22, 1791  Page 6 has a report with a subhead: "Botany Bay" which discusses the news of the bad situation of the inhabitants at Botany Bay due to the loss of supplies. It mentions in part: "...the colony was in a melancholy and wretched states...that the settlement was under the apprehension of famine, that they were as much cut off from c... See More  

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600127

Exemplary convicts in Botany Bay...

Item #600127

February 24, 1791

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 24, 1791  An interesting page 2 report notes in part: "...dispatches from Botany Bay we learn that Richard Pugh and Elizabeth Morgan, two convicts sent...with the first fleet & who were married before they embarked, have behaved in so exemplary a manner that they are esteemed among the most useful & industrious of the convicts..." with a b... See More  

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600126

Two issue set on Botany Bay... Convict George Basrrington...

Item #600126

March 10, 1791

(2 issues) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10 and March 12, 1791  This is a two issue set, each containing on the front page a letter as noted, the March 12 issue having the conclusion.



March 10 issue: Most of the front page is taken up with: "Botany Bay" "Extract of a Letter from Governor Phillip to the Right Hon. Lord Sydney, dated Sydney Cove, Feb. 13, 1790" whi... See More  

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600124

Botany Bay... The slave trade in England...

Item #600124

May 28, 1791

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 28, 1791  Page 4 has a report concerning Botany Bay, beginning: "Letters have been received in town from Botany Bay which contain the most favourable accounts from that colony..." and some comments on previous problems with provisions (see). A red tax stamp affects a portion of this report - thus the discounted price for this issue.

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600072

Philadelphia described... with map!

Discussion on the Jew Bill...

Item #600072

August 1, 1753

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  

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599521

On the Non-Importation Agreement...

Item #599521

November 10, 1770

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 10, 1770 



* Non-Importation Agreement



Page 2 ha a letter  received at Boston from the Bay of  Fundy in Nova Scotia (see). Inside has reports "From the Pennsylvania Gazette" relating to the Non-Importation Agreement, which has a list of 5 questions concerning  it. Other information as well (see).

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inche... See More  

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599507

Jamaica Anthelmia...

Item #599507

December 1, 1751

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1751  Over two pages are taken up with: "An Account of the Incas or Emperors of Peru..." with a related plate of them in the November issue.

Over a page is on: "Account of the Anthelmia..." plant from Jamaica, which is accompanied by a full page plate of it as well as other items (see photos).

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599506

The Crusades...

Item #599506

February 1, 1751

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1751



* The Crusades



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and
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599504

Map of Britany...

Item #599504

November 1, 1746

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746



* More on the Jacobite Rebellion

* Map of Britany



There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York" (see). Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbou
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599368

On the Salem witch trials... from the 1600's...

Item #599368

June 20, 1693

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, June 20,1693  The back page has an advertisement  for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WITCHES..." by Cotton Mather. This is the only periodical that I have ever seen with any reference to the famous witch trials at Salem, Massachusetts. A fascinating and very uncommon item.

A quarto-size single sheet in unusually nice ... See More  

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598969

Rare 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...

Item #598969

October 30, 1750

THE RAMBLER, London, October 30, 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 periodica... See More  

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598790

Guilford Court House... Captain Cook's journal...

Item #598790

May 1, 1781

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781  Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another report is a review of the: "Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, on Discovery, performed in the Years 1777, 7, 8 &  9..." which takes over 3 pages. 

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598787

Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...

Item #598787

March 1, 1740

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740



* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama

* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection

* Judaica item on the King's Edict



A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.

One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
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598786

Life of Sir Francis Drake...

Item #598786

August 1, 1740

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1740



* Life of Sir Francis Drake

* James Oglethorpe and St. Augustine, Florida



There is a lengthy & detailed 7 1/2 page article titled: "The Life of Sir Francis Drake" (see for portions), which is continued in the September issue.

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598702

Map of the world... Second battle of Quebec...

Item #598702

June 1, 1760

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1760 



* Second battle of Quebec

* Map of the world from the perspective of the North Pole




A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to us... See More  

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598677

Washington on his the surrender at Yorktown happened...

Item #598677

September 8, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 8, 1790  The entire front page & part of pg. 2 are taken up with a portion of an Act of Congress for the collection of duties, continued in a future issue. This is followed by a fascinating letter datelined Mount Vernon, July 31, 1788 & signed in type by: G. Washington. This nearly column-long letter is his thoughtful response to an inquiry as to just... See More  

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598676

Three Proclamations by the King of England...

Item #598676

January 12, 1782

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 12, 1782  The front page is filled with three Proclamations, two for a "General Fast" and the other: "Concerning the Distribution of Prizes" which carries over to take most of page 2. Each is signed at its conclusion: "God Save the King".

Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the ftpg., a bit irregular at the blank spine, 7 1/2 b... See More  

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598667

Connecticut debates the Constitution...

Item #598667

January 18, 1788

PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia Jan. 18, 1788  Page 2 has a report: "State of Connecticut" concerning the beginning of its convention to debate the Constitution with the text taking close to two columns, noting near the beginning: "...a full discussion & thorough investigation of it; they resolved that the constitution proposed by the late federal c... See More  

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