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Pilgrim-era last will & testament of a man from Rowley, Massachusetts...
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* Pilgrim-era last will & testament of Thomas Mighill of Rowley, MassachusettsThis is the earliest dated colonial America document we have encountered. Verification of it being from America is firmly documented by numerous references which are noted in the website: "The Mighill Family".
The following is from the family website which you can visit to verify:
"Thom... See More $1,350.00
Published by America's first newspaper man!
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THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, 1679 (only 2 remain within our inventory). Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published PUBLIC OCCURRENCES BOTH FOREIGN & DOMESTICK in Boston in 1690. It lasted for only one issue. Before emigrating to th... See More
$320.00
By America's first newspaper publisher!
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DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, 1679
A very early singlesheet newspaper published by Benjamin Harris (his
imprint appears on the bottom of the back page), the first newspaper
printer in the colonies. In 1690 he published DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE
BOTH FOREIGN & DOMESTICK in Boston. That newspaper lasted but a
single issue. Harris spent several years in jail... See More
$169.00
Boston Fire report in 1679...
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THE TRUE DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE, OR, NEWS
BOTH FROM CITY & COUNTRY, London, Dec. 2, 1679 An uncommon title
with front page news about the excitement generated by the early
morning visit by the Duke of Monmouth. Another report says that the
City Guards of London
"...have taken up a custom every morning before
they lodge their colours to salute [the] Mayor with two Volleys; and he
out of... See More
$277.00
1687 LONDON GAZETTE Newspaper 316 Years Old
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Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE dated September 19, 1687. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 316 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. Very rare to find these in the 17th Century. The first years of news... See More
$57.00
1689 LONDON GAZETTE Newspaper 314 Years Old !
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Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE dated January
9, 1689. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the
world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue
is 312 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe
also with some interesting advertisements as well. Very rare to find
these in the 17th Century. The first years of ne... See More
$52.00
Choice Item from the 1600's
On the Salem witch trials...
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, 1693 The bkpg. has an advertisement for the book
"A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WTICHES..."
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 unique and very uncommon item! A quarto-size singlesheet with a few
lite dampstains, otherwise i... See More
$225.00
Mention of Virginia and Maryland...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, Jan. 1, 1693 The inset shows the back page report
about the nomination of Colonel Francis Nicholson, the Lieutenant
Governor of Virginia and Maryland, to be the "... Governor in Chief of
the said Province of Maryland...". A very rare and early reference to
colonial business in America. Singlesheet, with lite foxing, otherwise
in very good condition.
$162.00
Choice Item from the 1600's
ON THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS !
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, February 21, 1693. This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. The back page has an advertisement for the book "the late TRYALS of Several WITCHES In New-England" by ... See More
$225.00
A 1692 ad for the book on the Salem witch trials...
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, January 3, 1692 Although there are several issues of this early newspaper which contains back page advertisements for the book on the Salem witch trials, this ad far exceeds them all with the much larger-than-normal type. The ad reads:"The Tryals of several WITCHES, lately Executed in New-England, with many remarkable Curiosities therein Occurring, By Cot... See More $325.00
EARLY COLONIAL HUSBANDRY...
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A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY & TRADE, London, dated
April 6, 1694 An extremely uncommon title rarely offered. This is a
comparatively large-size newspaper from England which 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. Measures 8 1/2 by
13 inches, untrimmed, foxing and minor tears at se... See More
$89.00
1698 LONDON GAZETTE
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Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE dated February 9, 1698. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 318 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. Very rare to find these in the 17th Century. The first years of newspa... See More
$49.00
1698 LONDON GAZETTE
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Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE dated December 5, 1698. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 305 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. Very rare to find these in the 17th Century. The first years of newspa... See More
$49.00
RARE 1699 LONDON GAZETTE Virginia
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, July 20, 1699. Singlesheet issue with very rare mention of Virginia especially in the 17th Century on the backside. Nice condition.
$63.00
Early America related act in 1710....
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THE POST BOY, London, Feb. 7, 1709-10.
* Jamaica West Indies
* America related act - sailors
A singlesheet, the bkpg. has a report from Jamaica stating: Since Admiral Wagner left us, not many Ships have been at Seas for want of Men; and we think, very few have been sent from England, since the passing of the American-Act which takes away the Power of impressing Sailers in the
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$72.00
* Jamaica West Indies
* America related act - sailors
A singlesheet, the bkpg. has a report from Jamaica stating: Since Admiral Wagner left us, not many Ships have been at Seas for want of Men; and we think, very few have been sent from England, since the passing of the American-Act which takes away the Power of impressing Sailers in the
Queen Anne in 1710....
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THE POST-BOY, London, May 16, 1710.
* Nice masthead engravings
* Queen fo England (Anne)
A singlesheet, the front page and back page have addresses that were presented to Her Majesty, each mentioning that certain individuals ...had the Honour to kiss her Majestys Hand. A back page report from Plymouth mentions the vessels that came in, including: ...a Ship for
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$60.00
* Nice masthead engravings
* Queen fo England (Anne)
A singlesheet, the front page and back page have addresses that were presented to Her Majesty, each mentioning that certain individuals ...had the Honour to kiss her Majestys Hand. A back page report from Plymouth mentions the vessels that came in, including: ...a Ship for
Frank Nicholson & Early South Carolina !
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LONDON GAZETTE, Oct. 4, 1720 A ftpg. report states: "Francis Nicholson ...being constituted by Commission under the Great Seal of Great Britain, His Majesty's Captain-General and Governour in Chief of the Province of South Carolina, this Day took the Oaths before their Excellencies the Lords Justices..." Partial ink tax stamp in the lower right column. Singlesheet.
$52.00
Nice front page report on Canada & Indian troubles...
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THE POST BOY, London, Aug. 25, 1722. A very nice issue as the front page contains over a full column report datelined from
"Boston in New-England" concerning trouble in Canada with some French and some Indians (see photo for the complete article). Close-trimmed at the top affects the top of the two nice engravings in the masthead, and the top line on pg. 2. Nice red-inked tax stamp on pg. 2.... See More
$49.00
Indian ceremonies reported in a 1723 newspaper...
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THE POST BOY, London, Nov. 16, 1723.
* Early - Traditional
* Indians Ceremony
* In America
* 1723 Original Report
This has always been one of my favorite titles with the two great engravings in the masthead (see photos), but this issue also has an interesting news report from America, which is rather early. The back page notes: "They wrote from Boston in New England...that th
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$62.00
* Early - Traditional
* Indians Ceremony
* In America
* 1723 Original Report
This has always been one of my favorite titles with the two great engravings in the masthead (see photos), but this issue also has an interesting news report from America, which is rather early. The back page notes: "They wrote from Boston in New England...that th
Nice Masthead in 1724.....
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THE POST-BOY, London, June 20, 1724.
* Early Boston Massachusetts mention
* Ornate masthead
* Uncommon title from the early 18th century
The front page of this singlesheet has a report from Boston about a trial concerning the publication and sale of a book entitled: A Short and Easy Method with the Deists, &c. Says the Chief Justice charged the jury to pre
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$65.00
* Early Boston Massachusetts mention
* Ornate masthead
* Uncommon title from the early 18th century
The front page of this singlesheet has a report from Boston about a trial concerning the publication and sale of a book entitled: A Short and Easy Method with the Deists, &c. Says the Chief Justice charged the jury to pre
Very RARE 1724 Newspaper NICE Masthead ESCAPED INDIANS
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THE POST BOY, London July 21, 1724. This rare singlesheet newspaper features a great masthead which would look great framed. This issue contains news of the day from around the world, mostly in Europe with a very rare report from the new world (America). In the 28 years of dealing in antique newspapers, I have only had the opportunity of getting this title once. Very rare and in nice condition. Me... See More
$57.00
Early front page report on Indian troubles in America...
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THE POST-BOY, London, Aug. 4, 1724 The ftpg. has news reports datelined: "Boston in New England, June 24" containing some political items as well as a report of a man who met up with some Indians, including: "...fired upon them & immediately came out in about 30 canoes & attack'd them very furiously. Capt. Winslow fought them with great courage & resolution &... See More
$63.00
Reports on Europe... Rest of World
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THE POST BOY, London September 8, 1724. This rare singlesheet newspaper features a great masthead which would look great framed. This issue contains news of the day from around the world, mostly in Europe with a very rare report from the new world (America). In the 28 years of dealing in antique newspapers, I have only had the opportunity of getting this title once. Very rare and in nice condition... See More
$58.00
Very early 1724 California
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THE POST-BOY, London, Dec. 17, 1724.
* Very Early & Rare California Mention
A front page report from Philadelphia says that two New-England Men arrived at Jamaica after being ...absent from their Country near fifteen Years. States that they were previously captured by Indians ...carryd to Canada, from whence they soon made Their escape with some others, and traveld over th
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$110.00
* Very Early & Rare California Mention
A front page report from Philadelphia says that two New-England Men arrived at Jamaica after being ...absent from their Country near fifteen Years. States that they were previously captured by Indians ...carryd to Canada, from whence they soon made Their escape with some others, and traveld over th
A Great 1727 London Mist's Journal !
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MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL newspaper from London, England, dated Nov. 4, 1727. A quite rare issue of this title containing a wide variety of news of the day including a page two report which briefly mentions that "....General Nicholson, Governor of South Carolina, is perfectly recovered of a Mortification in his legs, to thesatisfaction of those who have regard for so excellent an officer." Complete in... See More
$45.00
Handsome 1728 colonial Massachusetts document...
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A very handsome & displayable colonial document from Massachusetts dated 1728. This part-printed, part hand-written document includes a nice red wax seal in the upper left, and near the top is:"Bristol...We command you to attach the goods or estate of Ephraim Anduass (?)...Count of Bristol in the province of the Massachusetts Bay in new england..." with further details concerning spe... See More
$145.00
From the very first year of publication...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1731 This was the very first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, and also the very first general interest magazine in the world--and this is from the very first year of its existence. This title began in 1731 and ran through 1907. Among the 40 pages in this issue are articles: "Of the British Sugar Colonies in America&qu... See More
$32.00
New York & New Jersey have a new governor...
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THE COUNTRY JOURNAL OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Jan. 15, 1731-1732 (double-dated due to the use of two calendars at that time).
* Early 18th century original
* New York & New Jersey governors
Pg. 2 has a report which includes:
* "...his Excellency Col. Cosby, late Governor of the Leeward Islands, Kiss'd his Majesty's hand upon being appointed Captain General & Governor, & Chie
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$75.00
* Early 18th century original
* New York & New Jersey governors
Pg. 2 has a report which includes:
* "...his Excellency Col. Cosby, late Governor of the Leeward Islands, Kiss'd his Majesty's hand upon being appointed Captain General & Governor, & Chie
1732 Colony Of Georgia Established...
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THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR, THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Feb. 5, 1731-32
* Colony of Georgia Established
On pg. 2 under London is a brief but very historic report about the establishment of a colony in Georgia. A Charter is granted for the Relief of the Poor, by settling a new Colony in the uncultivated Parts of Carolina, now called Georgia. Issue is double-dated because two different calendars were in use
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$867.00
* Colony of Georgia Established
On pg. 2 under London is a brief but very historic report about the establishment of a colony in Georgia. A Charter is granted for the Relief of the Poor, by settling a new Colony in the uncultivated Parts of Carolina, now called Georgia. Issue is double-dated because two different calendars were in use
Trustees for the colony of Georgia & South Carolina...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1732.
* Early Georgia report
* 18th century original
Nice to have such an early issue of this very famous magazine, the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This was a very successful title which published from 1731 through 1907. This issue contains a wide variety of content including literary items,
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$65.00
* Early Georgia report
* 18th century original
Nice to have such an early issue of this very famous magazine, the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This was a very successful title which published from 1731 through 1907. This issue contains a wide variety of content including literary items,
Georgia In American Colonies...
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THE GENTLEMANS MAGAZINE, London, October, 1732. Inside, in the Monthly
Intelligencer section, is a report about the new Colony of Georgia
which states in part: The Ann Galley...is on the point of sailing...for
the new Colony of Georgia, with 35 Families....The men were learning
Military Discipline...to defend the Colony in case of an Attack from
the Indians. She has on board 10 Ton of Alderma... See More
$78.00
Savannah, Georgia Founded...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1733.
* Savannah Georgia Founded
* James Oglethorpe
* America Colonies (Sugar Bill)
Near the beginning of the issue is a very early & terrific letter from James Oglethorpe, headed: "Extract of Mr. Oglethorpe's Letter to the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia, dated from the Camp at Savannah, Feb. 10, 1732-3." in w
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$130.00
* Savannah Georgia Founded
* James Oglethorpe
* America Colonies (Sugar Bill)
Near the beginning of the issue is a very early & terrific letter from James Oglethorpe, headed: "Extract of Mr. Oglethorpe's Letter to the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia, dated from the Camp at Savannah, Feb. 10, 1732-3." in w
Terrific on the founding of Savannah...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1733
* Discovery of Savannah Georgia
* James Oglethorpe
Near the beginning of the issue is a very early & terrific letter from James Oglethorpe, headed: "Extract of Mr. Oglethorpe's Letter to the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia, dated from the Camp at Savannah, Feb. 10, 1732-3." in which he describes the area where he woul
1733 Whaling...
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GENTLEMANS MAGAZINE, London, July, 1733.
* Early Whaling
* Early Southeast America
In the Domestick Occurrences section is a report stating in part: Arrived in the River the resolution, with 3 large Whales, the Fins are compared to about 3 Tons. She was one of the S. Sea Greenland Ships. Her success is ascribed to an Instrument for shooting the Harpoons at the Whales....the succ
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$47.00
* Early Whaling
* Early Southeast America
In the Domestick Occurrences section is a report stating in part: Arrived in the River the resolution, with 3 large Whales, the Fins are compared to about 3 Tons. She was one of the S. Sea Greenland Ships. Her success is ascribed to an Instrument for shooting the Harpoons at the Whales....the succ
Early news from Virginia... Protecting their settlements in Georgia...
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THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Dec. 1, 1733.
* Georgia settlements
* Early Virginia
* Georgia settlements
* Early Virginia
Amongst the various news reports in this issue is an interesting pg. 2 report reading: "Letters from Virginia mention the great joy of that colony upon the defeat of the Excise Bill, which had put them under terrible apprehensions, notwithstanding the artifices made use of to persuade
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$82.00
Early settlements in Georgia & the Carolinas...
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THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Oct. 26, 1734.
* Early George & Carolina settlements
* Indians
* Early George & Carolina settlements
* Indians
Amongst the various news reports in this issue are a few items on page two concerning the very early settlers heading for Georgia & the Carolinas, the text reading: "We hear that the Indian Chiefs will embrark in a few days on board the Prince Frederick, Capt. Dunbar,
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$127.00
Early American content on the front page...
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THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, 1735 This newspaper contains a report from America on the front page, when America was still exploring its original 13 colonies. Singlesheet, nice condition & small folio-size. Early report.
$46.00
On settling Georgia...
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THE COUNTRY JOURNAL OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, March 22, 1734-5.
* Early colony of Georgia settling
Page 2 has an ad: "The successful Progress of the Colony of GEORGIA, & the great advantages likely to accrue from the pursuing that method of establishing regular colonies, hath engaged the Parliament to grant 26,000 pounds for this Year's Charges of supporting & increasing that C
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$65.00
* Early colony of Georgia settling
Page 2 has an ad: "The successful Progress of the Colony of GEORGIA, & the great advantages likely to accrue from the pursuing that method of establishing regular colonies, hath engaged the Parliament to grant 26,000 pounds for this Year's Charges of supporting & increasing that C
One of the earlest Pennsylvania newspapers...
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THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated Nov. 13, 1735.
* One of the earliest PA newspaper to be had
* Very rare
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. A great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben F
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$1,237.00
* One of the earliest PA newspaper to be had
* Very rare
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. A great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben F
Creating the colony of Georgia...
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THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, dated Dec. 23, 1735. Not only is this an exceedingly early newspaper from the colonies, but the front page contains a very historic report relating to the very founding of the colony of Georgia (see photo), which reads: "Yesterday the Sum of 200 l. was paid into the Bank of England on account of the Trustees for establishing the Colony of Georgia... See More $2,300.00
Mention of William Penn in talk of the layout of Philadelphia...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1736 Nice to have such an early issue of this very famous magazine, the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This was a very successful title which published from 1731 through 1907. This issue contains a wide variety of content including literary items, political affairs, news reports, various essays, an... See More
$58.00
Description of the layout of Philadelphia, in 1736...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1736 Nice to
have such an early issue of this very famous magazine, the very first
publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This was a very
successful title which published from 1731 through 1907. This issue
contains a wide variety of content including literary items, political
affairs, news reports, various essays, and oth... See More
$58.00
Report from Savannah, Georgia with Oglethorpe mention...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1736 Nice to have such an early issue of this very famous magazine, the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This was a very successful title which published from 1731 through 1907. This issue contains a wide variety of content including literary items, political affairs, news reports, various essays, and ... See More
$57.00
Blackbeard the pirate... Dick Turpin the highwayman...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1737 Certainly one of the more fascinating articles is one headed: "Notice of a Hidden Treasure" which tells of the supposed buried treasure of pirate Blackbeard, portions including: "...an account of Angria & some other pirates...tells us of the great havock those villains made in 1719 of the fine cargo's they met with, particularly... See More
$97.00
General James Oglethorpe in Savannah...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1739 Within this 40 page issue are two letters concerning the state of the colony in Georgia, one datelined: "Frederica in Georgia, Oct. 8, 1738" and the other "Savannah in Georgia, Oct. 22, 1738", telling of Oglethorpe's arrival at Savannah, the Indians' reception, and defenses against Spanish encroachments, and more (see photos... See More
$53.00
Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1739.
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "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 his right leg tremble, he stamped it
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$68.00
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "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 his right leg tremble, he stamped it
Map Of Veracruz & the castle of San Juan...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1740.
* Vera Cruz, Mexico - San Juan MAP
This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life having been published from 1731 through 1907. A feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain (s
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$78.00
* Vera Cruz, Mexico - San Juan MAP
This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life having been published from 1731 through 1907. A feature of this issue is the nice foldout map of Vera Cruz, Castle of San Juan, Port of New Spain (s
Veracruz and James Oglethorpe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1740 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 lasting until 1907.
Among the articles
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$39.00
Among the articles