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A very nice and quite early colonial document, totally handwritten, between: "...John Itardison of Portsmouth in New Hampshire in New England, mariner..." and: "...John Jones of Kittery in the County of York in New England, bricklayer..." concerning the sale of land for the sum of six hundred pounds. Much more legal language follows... See More $192.00
* 1st successful magazine in America
* Rare Colonial original
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accou... See More $140.00
* Very rare Colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of R... See More $140.00
This is unquestionably one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Frankli... See More $1,950.00
* Famous Benjamin Franklin issue
* Very rare & highly desirable
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of page 4 which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by ... See More $2,800.00
* Rare colonial issue
* 17th century original
Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed, "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier."
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertisements--wh... See More $200.00
* Colonial Pennsylvania PA
* Nice masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed: "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier." (see for the beginning)
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertis... See More $210.00
Various content with news of the ... See More $260.00
This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date.
An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a page 2 item:
* The late disputes... See More $185.00
538349
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1767.
* 1st child born in Philadelphia death
* Pre Revolutionary War original
* William Penn mention
Page 2 has an interesting report about the death of the first child born in Philadelphia, reading in part:
* At Kennet, in Chester County, the 5th instant, died JOHN KEY, in the 85th year of his Age, and the next ... See More $240.00
* Rare Colonial original
This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date.
The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week o... See More $185.00
* Concern for British duties
* The Mason-Dixon Line
Page 2 has a report from Boston being the results of a meeting of freeholders which includes: "...the strongest apprehensions that our invaluable rights and liberties, as men, and British subjects, are greatly affected by a late act of the British parliament, ... See More $179.00
The entire front page is taken up with: "A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" complaining about how the different br... See More $172.00
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania issue
* Post Benjamin Franklin issue
A nice colonial newspaper with a coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "Proposals For Enlarging the Plan of the American Society...for Promoting Useful Knowledge..." (see).
Page 2 has various news... See More $230.00
* Rare Colonial New England issue
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
A somewhat short-lived colonial newspaper by a publisher with Loyalist leanings. The entire front page is taken up with: "Description of the Anaconda, a monstrous species of Serpent...". Page 3 has: "A Letter from Mr. Voltaire..." signed... See More $158.00
* Pro-British ? American colonial newspaper
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colon... See More $170.00
Page 6 has a report from ... See More $315.00
* Traveling in the future?
* Piracy
* Colonial Pennsylvania original
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating article headed:
* Remarks which is supposed will be made in this kingdom, by two North American travellers in the year 1944.
Inside has a brief report of a trial for "...trying ... See More $147.00
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
From its latter years of publication when it was a folio size newspaper, larger than the more commonly found issues of 1767-8. Among the items on page 3 are a letter from Phila. with: "...I find some people here are evading the Resolution of your merchants. Large quantities of goods now are shipping for Maryland, ... See More $238.00
* Rare Colonial, Pennsylvania original reading
* South Carolina non-importation agreement
The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near... See More $168.00
* Very rare colonial issue
* Nice masthead engraving
The masthead features a very nice engraving of the New York coat-of-arms, which includes two Indians.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various messages from the South Carolina Assembly concerning the housing of British troops, one signed in type: Thomas Gage. Pages 2 &am... See More $176.00
The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is a plate print only which would very nice framed. See photo for details. $28.00
* Colonial Pennsylvania original
* Nice issue for display
This title had one of the more displayable and beautiful mastheads of any from 18th century America, featuring a relative large engraving of a sailing ship between very frilly, ornate lettering (see images). The front leaf is in very nic... See More $93.00
The prime feature of this issue would be the displayable masthead at the top of the front page, as it is a damaged issue. The back leaf is missing, and the single sheet... See More $64.00
* Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper
This newspaper features one of the more beautiful masthead to be had for the 18th century (see photos) with the ship engraving & very ornate lettering.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads, one being "To Be Sold, A likely young Negro Woman..." with details, and ... See More $147.00
* Colonial America original
* Pre revolutionary war
Page 2 has an interesting letter that discusses the support and opposition to the Leather Act stating in part that: "Some were...against it, averring that it answered no good purpose, but to the Officer, who receives his pence for stamping the Leather. Others in Su... See More $206.00
* Rare Colonial Boston, Massachusetts
* Slave ad
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with various political reports, plus a column of ads, one of which is headed: "Slaves" and reading: "Any persons who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country, of 25 years of age ... See More $167.00
* Rare 18th century colonial extra
* Pre revolutionary war original
This is a single sheet "extra" of this title, entirely taken up with ads and notices (see). 9 by 14 1/2 inches and in very nice condition. $90.00
* Curious little "newspaper"
* Pre revolutionary era from France
This is a very curious little newspaper, loosely translated to: "Manifest of Good Imported at the Port of Marseille".
Totally in French, four pages but printed on just page 1 and a portion of page 2, measure... See More $21.00
* Troubles in the American Colonies
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions - Rare title from the U.S.
A front page item is concerning the Six Nations of Indians (see photos).
Page 2 has a great item from the House of Lords concerning the troubles with the colonies, carrying over to pg. 3 as well.
The back p... See More $175.00
The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part:
* ...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the ... See More $270.00
* Governor of Connecticut
Pg. 3 has a report concerning the governor of Connecticut proclaiming a day of public fasting & prayer, in part reading: "....still holding the rod of correction over us by threatening the loss of our privileges and liberties--exhorting all ministers and people to mourn & beg pardon for their sins,... See More $180.00
One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...
566919
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 21, 1735 An extremely rare newspaper which began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspaper in all of the Middle Colonies, and only the fourth newspaper published in all of the American colonies.
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonia
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$2,235.00
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonia
Colonial document from 1736...
571061
* Rare Colonial America document from 1736A very nice and quite early colonial document, totally handwritten, between: "...John Itardison of Portsmouth in New Hampshire in New England, mariner..." and: "...John Jones of Kittery in the County of York in New England, bricklayer..." concerning the sale of land for the sum of six hundred pounds. Much more legal language follows... See More $192.00
Revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania... The Great Awakening...
575217
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, March 19, 1743 * 1st successful magazine in America
* Rare Colonial original
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accou... See More $140.00
The Great Awakening... Early colonial imprint...
577412
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, April 2, 1743 * Very rare Colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of R... See More $140.00
A very early newspaper printed by Benjamin Franklin...
586389
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 2, 1747-8 The reason for the double date is for the two calendars in use at the time. Under the Julian calendar the year would be 1747; under the Gregorian calendar (used today) the year would be 1748.This is unquestionably one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Frankli... See More $1,950.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin... ready to be displayed on the wall...
579368
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 6, 1749* Famous Benjamin Franklin issue
* Very rare & highly desirable
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of page 4 which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by ... See More $2,800.00
Ben Franklin's newspaper from 1750...
586666
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 21, 1750 This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin's imprint only appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette through 1765, and many issues of this period are found without the imprint as it often appeared on the advertising leaf, commonly thrown away b... See More
$525.00
Early, short-lived colonial newspaper...
569261
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, June 21, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing just 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates. As noted in a book published exclusively about this periodical, this was one of the most important publications of 18th cen... See More
$240.00
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
549048
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1767* Rare colonial issue
* 17th century original
Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed, "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier."
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertisements--wh... See More $200.00
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
576525
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 12, 1767 * Colonial Pennsylvania PA
* Nice masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed: "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier." (see for the beginning)
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertis... See More $210.00
Relations between England and America...
558645
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 19, 1767 The masthead features a nice engraving of a coat-of-arms, making this a displayable issue. A nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania just 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. And this is the newspaper once owned by Benjamin Franklin, his imprint appearing on the newspaper up through 1765.Various content with news of the ... See More $260.00
Once owned & printed by Ben Franklin...
562335
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1767 The masthead features a nice engraving of what was then Pennsylvania's coat-of-arms (see). This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date.
An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a page 2 item:
* The late disputes... See More $185.00
* 1st child born in Philadelphia death
* Pre Revolutionary War original
* William Penn mention
Page 2 has an interesting report about the death of the first child born in Philadelphia, reading in part:
* At Kennet, in Chester County, the 5th instant, died JOHN KEY, in the 85th year of his Age, and the next ... See More $240.00
Female jury...
1767 Colonial Pennsylvania...
550862
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1767
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin !
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date
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$235.00
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin !
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date
A very nice colonial Pennsylvania newspaper...
559422
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, October 29, 1767* Rare Colonial original
This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date.
The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week o... See More $185.00
Concern for British duties... The Mason Dixon Line...
566700
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, December 28, 1767 * Concern for British duties
* The Mason-Dixon Line
Page 2 has a report from Boston being the results of a meeting of freeholders which includes: "...the strongest apprehensions that our invaluable rights and liberties, as men, and British subjects, are greatly affected by a late act of the British parliament, ... See More $179.00
Boston in 1768....
585061
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Jan. 7, 1768 This "extraordinary" issue was printed between the newspapers regular printing schedule, typically done when news arrived which needed to be known before the next scheduled edition. Most of the news is from Europe, however the back page has a note: "...from Mobile, in West Florida, that the governor of New Orleans had a length c... See More
$120.00
Ben Franklin, and more...
585069
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Jan. 25, 1768 Page 2 has a report of the death of the Duke of York which includes a nice engraving of his coffin, showing the position of the pall bearers and others (see). More on the funeral further into the issue. Also: "They write from New York that a resolution has been taken to establish public companies of artizans who were to be endowed with certain p... See More
$190.00
Traveling to the upper Mississippi...
554396
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, February 22, 1768 Inside under "Boston" is a "Copy of a letter from Jonathan Carver at Michillmackinac, to his wife at Montague, Sept. 24, 1767." Carver begins his letter by stating that he spent the previous winter among the "...Naudoussee of the Plains, a roving nation of Indians near the river St. Piere, one of the western branches of the Mis... See More
$148.00
Once owned by Ben Franklin...
586871
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1768 Certainly one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial period, having been made famous--and very successful--by Ben Franklin, whose name appeared in the imprint up to just 3 years prior to this date.The entire front page is taken up with: "A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" complaining about how the different br... See More $172.00
Newspaper previously owned by Ben Franklin...
569338
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 17, 1768 * Rare Colonial Pennsylvania issue
* Post Benjamin Franklin issue
A nice colonial newspaper with a coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "Proposals For Enlarging the Plan of the American Society...for Promoting Useful Knowledge..." (see).
Page 2 has various news... See More $230.00
Discontent brews in the colonies... Taxation without representation...
569444
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 1768 An inside page item headed: "America" begins: "The last advices from the Creek country inform us that all the men in the upper towns able to bear arms were gone & going out against a body of the Chocktaws & Chickesaws..." with more (see photos). And a report from Charleston includes: "...that the governor at ... See More
$245.00
Great wealth of content on the troubling relatiionship with England...
585618
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 26, 1768 The entire front page is: "Lord Mansfield's Speech on Wilkes' Outlawry". John Wilkes was a member of Parliament supportive of the American cause. Page 2 contains a letter to the Mass. governor from a committee of 66 towns in the colony, mentioning in part: "...Your excellency cannot be insensible of their universal un... See More
$215.00
Much on the growing troubles with England...
571082
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, October 10, 1768 * Rare Colonial New England issue
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
A somewhat short-lived colonial newspaper by a publisher with Loyalist leanings. The entire front page is taken up with: "Description of the Anaconda, a monstrous species of Serpent...". Page 3 has: "A Letter from Mr. Voltaire..." signed... See More $158.00
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
571695
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, Dec. 26, 1768 * Pro-British ? American colonial newspaper
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colon... See More $170.00
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshened Acts are repealed...
549051
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty...". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". and takes over a full column.Page 6 has a report from ... See More $315.00
Imports, exports... Yankee Doodle...
583780
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 6, 1769 The front page has an interesting article about: "...George being now master of the ceremonies made the music play just as he pleased; and one night...he swore he would exhibit to the company a dance which had never been attempted but in North America. 'Twas in vain that his friends, observing the sta... See More
$190.00
America struggles with the British...
558775
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769 The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue. One portion includes: "...If the people are indeed in r... See More
$188.00
1769 A look into the future...
545232
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 12, 1769* Traveling in the future?
* Piracy
* Colonial Pennsylvania original
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating article headed:
* Remarks which is supposed will be made in this kingdom, by two North American travellers in the year 1944.
Inside has a brief report of a trial for "...trying ... See More $147.00
Resolves against the actions of England...
586343
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, July 6, 1769 * Pre Revolutionary War tensions
From its latter years of publication when it was a folio size newspaper, larger than the more commonly found issues of 1767-8. Among the items on page 3 are a letter from Phila. with: "...I find some people here are evading the Resolution of your merchants. Large quantities of goods now are shipping for Maryland, ... See More $238.00
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
571894
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 * Rare Colonial, Pennsylvania original reading
* South Carolina non-importation agreement
The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near... See More $168.00
From the colonial press of New York...
561414
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE AND WEEKLY MERCURY, October 2, 1769 * Very rare colonial issue
* Nice masthead engraving
The masthead features a very nice engraving of the New York coat-of-arms, which includes two Indians.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various messages from the South Carolina Assembly concerning the housing of British troops, one signed in type: Thomas Gage. Pages 2 &am... See More $176.00
Displayable plate...
208039
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, March, 1771The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is a plate print only which would very nice framed. See photo for details. $28.00
Complaining to the king about taxation without representation...
586870
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 14, 1771 A very large & ornate engraving in the masthead (see). Page 2 has a "Petition...to the King's most Excellent Majesty" from the House of Burgesses of Virginia, which includes their plea: "...submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes imposed on us wi... See More
$188.00
A colonial display issue, with a great front page...
579558
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 22, 1772 * Colonial Pennsylvania original
* Nice issue for display
This title had one of the more displayable and beautiful mastheads of any from 18th century America, featuring a relative large engraving of a sailing ship between very frilly, ornate lettering (see images). The front leaf is in very nic... See More $93.00
Very ornate masthead...
586640
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1772 Most of the front page is taken up with an article: "On The Effects of Adulation" and page 2 is taken up with reports from Europe.The prime feature of this issue would be the displayable masthead at the top of the front page, as it is a damaged issue. The back leaf is missing, and the single sheet... See More $64.00
VERY Rare 1772 COLONIAL AMERICA Boston MA
545234
MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, AND THE BOSTON POST-BOY AND ADVERTISER, Aug. 24, 1772 A ftpg. report from "Williamsburg" has details about a man struck and killed by lightening which also melted his shoe and knee buckles as well as two coins in his pocket. He and the others traveling with him also had their clothes scorched by the lightening. An extract of a letter from Norfolk says: "All th... See More
$294.00
Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper...
555137
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, October 5, 1772 * Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper
This newspaper features one of the more beautiful masthead to be had for the 18th century (see photos) with the ship engraving & very ornate lettering.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads, one being "To Be Sold, A likely young Negro Woman..." with details, and ... See More $147.00
Colonial Philadelphia, just a few years before the Revolutionary War...
549055
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1772* Colonial America original
* Pre revolutionary war
Page 2 has an interesting letter that discusses the support and opposition to the Leather Act stating in part that: "Some were...against it, averring that it answered no good purpose, but to the Officer, who receives his pence for stamping the Leather. Others in Su... See More $206.00
Colonial Boston with front page "Slaves" ad...
550244
THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 5, 1773* Rare Colonial Boston, Massachusetts
* Slave ad
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with various political reports, plus a column of ads, one of which is headed: "Slaves" and reading: "Any persons who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country, of 25 years of age ... See More $167.00
Ads... 18th Century... Colonial Extra...
553491
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 19, 1773 * Rare 18th century colonial extra
* Pre revolutionary war original
This is a single sheet "extra" of this title, entirely taken up with ads and notices (see). 9 by 14 1/2 inches and in very nice condition. $90.00
Colonial Boston...
549056
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, MA, August 26, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
... See More
$230.00
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
Curious little "newspaper"...
557130
MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, (France), November 3, 1773 * Curious little "newspaper"
* Pre revolutionary era from France
This is a very curious little newspaper, loosely translated to: "Manifest of Good Imported at the Port of Marseille".
Totally in French, four pages but printed on just page 1 and a portion of page 2, measure... See More $21.00
Troubles with the colonies...
558535
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, February 7, 1775 * Troubles in the American Colonies
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions - Rare title from the U.S.
A front page item is concerning the Six Nations of Indians (see photos).
Page 2 has a great item from the House of Lords concerning the troubles with the colonies, carrying over to pg. 3 as well.
The back p... See More $175.00
Will stand against tyranny & oppression...
549058
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1775 Dated exactly 2 months before the battle of Lexington & Concord and an early issue of this newspaper, being volume one, issue 12. The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part:
* ...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the ... See More $270.00
A Poem on the troubles in America...
218828
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775.
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
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$225.00
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
Governor of Connecticut...
218834
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 8, 1775.* Governor of Connecticut
Pg. 3 has a report concerning the governor of Connecticut proclaiming a day of public fasting & prayer, in part reading: "....still holding the rod of correction over us by threatening the loss of our privileges and liberties--exhorting all ministers and people to mourn & beg pardon for their sins,... See More $180.00
The Revolutionary War...
553983
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
... See More
$532.00
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
From the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23, 1775 Pages 2 & 3 have a nice report from the "Committee Chamber" beginning: "Whereas it has been reported that there is an intention formed by some if the inhabitants of this city of publicly exposing & punishing, before conviction, certain persons supposed to be unfriendly to the cause of libert... See More
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Mention of the Battle of Bunker Hill and Lexington & Concord...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, October, 10, 1775
* Bunker Hill
* Lexington & Concord
A page 2 report from Cambridge begins: "The miserable tools of tyranny in Boston appear to be now somewhat conscious of their infamy in burning Charlestown...one of them in Mrs. Draper's paper asserts that the Provincials, on the 17th of June, after firing out
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* Bunker Hill
* Lexington & Concord
A page 2 report from Cambridge begins: "The miserable tools of tyranny in Boston appear to be now somewhat conscious of their infamy in burning Charlestown...one of them in Mrs. Draper's paper asserts that the Provincials, on the 17th of June, after firing out
