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1735-11-13

<div>THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 * Very rare early 18th century America newspaper * One of the earliest to be had 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. This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well, as the masthead features two wood engravings which make this a very decorative issue and nice for display. This complete 4 page issue contains various items from Europe, plus reports headed "Boston" and "Philadelphia". Several ads are illustrated. Professionally rejoined at the spine, in great condition, measures 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.</div>

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 * Very rare early 18th century America newspaper * One of the earliest to be had 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. This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well, as the masthead features two wood engravings which make this a very decorative issue and nice for display. This complete 4 page issue contains various items from Europe, plus reports headed "Boston" and "Philadelphia". Several ads are illustrated. Professionally rejoined at the spine, in great condition, measures 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.

549042

7.98.2008

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2008-07-29T13:31:30-04:00

1735-12-23

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia,  December 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 in America, being a benefaction paid into the hands of James Oglethorpe, Esq., by a gentleman who desir'd his name to be conceal'd, to be apply'd for the benefit of the poor persecuted Protestant German Families who are already settled in, or now going over to the Colony of Georgia." Certainly a cornerstone newspaper for any collection on the history of Georgia. You get the complete four page newspaper which is in great condition, with some professional archival repairs at the spine (not close to the mentioned text), and which features two nice engravings in the masthead. A very nice issue for display, particularly with such historic content being on the front page.

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, December 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 in America, being a benefaction paid into the hands of James Oglethorpe, Esq., by a gentleman who desir'd his name to be conceal'd, to be apply'd for the benefit of the poor persecuted Protestant German Families who are already settled in, or now going over to the Colony of Georgia." Certainly a cornerstone newspaper for any collection on the history of Georgia. You get the complete four page newspaper which is in great condition, with some professional archival repairs at the spine (not close to the mentioned text), and which features two nice engravings in the masthead. A very nice issue for display, particularly with such historic content being on the front page.

549043

7.98.2008

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1747-05-12

THE YORK COURANT, York, England, May 12, 1747  * 18th century original A very rare title, and the very first we have had from before the American Revolution. The front page is taken up with various news reports from Europe. Page 2 has a lengthy account of the attack of Fort Sandberg as well as other military accounts. Page 3 has news & ads, as does page 4. Complete in 4 pages, folio-size measuring 10 1/2 by 14 3/4 inches, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice, clean condition.

THE YORK COURANT, York, England, May 12, 1747 * 18th century original A very rare title, and the very first we have had from before the American Revolution. The front page is taken up with various news reports from Europe. Page 2 has a lengthy account of the attack of Fort Sandberg as well as other military accounts. Page 3 has news & ads, as does page 4. Complete in 4 pages, folio-size measuring 10 1/2 by 14 3/4 inches, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice, clean condition.

553908

2.64.2009

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1753-12-10

THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, December 10, 1753 * Rare title * Colonial New York This is an uncommonly early issue from before the French & Indian War with a very decorative masthead (see photos) making it nice for display. Only rarely do we have the opportunity to offer pre-1760 American newspapers. The entire front page is taken up with: "An Historical Enquiry into the Rights of the English Subjects to the Logwood Trade in America", continued in a future issue. Page 2 has various reports from Europe, and pg. 3 includes a report from Antigua concerning an encounter with a pirate (see). Among the ads on page 3 is one for "Poor Richard's Almanack" (see) and 3 illustrated ship ads. complete in 4 pages, very handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, December 10, 1753 * Rare title * Colonial New York This is an uncommonly early issue from before the French & Indian War with a very decorative masthead (see photos) making it nice for display. Only rarely do we have the opportunity to offer pre-1760 American newspapers. The entire front page is taken up with: "An Historical Enquiry into the Rights of the English Subjects to the Logwood Trade in America", continued in a future issue. Page 2 has various reports from Europe, and pg. 3 includes a report from Antigua concerning an encounter with a pirate (see). Among the ads on page 3 is one for "Poor Richard's Almanack" (see) and 3 illustrated ship ads. complete in 4 pages, very handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

549700

8.58.2008

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1756-07-24

Last Will & Testament from the county of Cornwall, England. The top portion of the document notes the execution of the will, dated "...twenty fourth day of July...one thousand seven hundred and Fifty six..." with a large, covered red wax seal in the left margin (part of the sandwiched wax has since fallen away in between the sheets of paper). Attached at the back is the actual last will & testament, dated on the 2nd page: "...second day of January...one thousand seven hundred and fifty six 1756" There is wear with loss of paper near this portion of the document causing some loss (see photos). Both sheets of the will have an inked "four pence" tax stamp, while the small document has a "nine pence" tax stamp. 10 by 15 1/4 inches.

Last Will & Testament from the county of Cornwall, England. The top portion of the document notes the execution of the will, dated "...twenty fourth day of July...one thousand seven hundred and Fifty six..." with a large, covered red wax seal in the left margin (part of the sandwiched wax has since fallen away in between the sheets of paper). Attached at the back is the actual last will & testament, dated on the 2nd page: "...second day of January...one thousand seven hundred and fifty six 1756" There is wear with loss of paper near this portion of the document causing some loss (see photos). Both sheets of the will have an inked "four pence" tax stamp, while the small document has a "nine pence" tax stamp. 10 by 15 1/4 inches.

560997

8.82.2009

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1757-03-17

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1757 * Original Ben Franklin colonial newspaper * Famous title A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.  Over half of the front page has an article concerning relations with Indians. The balance of the front page has a report datelined from Charleston, South Carolina, with various news reports including problems with Indians. Pages 2 & 3 have various reports from Europe, Boston, and Philadelphia, plus ads as well. The back page is entirely taken up with ads including a nice illus. ad for "John Elliot, Cabinet Maker".  Four pages and in great condition with a handsome engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a displayable issue.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1757 * Original Ben Franklin colonial newspaper * Famous title A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. Over half of the front page has an article concerning relations with Indians. The balance of the front page has a report datelined from Charleston, South Carolina, with various news reports including problems with Indians. Pages 2 & 3 have various reports from Europe, Boston, and Philadelphia, plus ads as well. The back page is entirely taken up with ads including a nice illus. ad for "John Elliot, Cabinet Maker". Four pages and in great condition with a handsome engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a displayable issue. A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

539048

12.64.2007

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1757-06-16

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 1757  * The famous Benjamin Franklin newspaper  * Chance to buy at a minimal price  A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. On page 2 under "Williamsburg" is a report about a conference between an Agent of Indian Affairs and the leaders of the Catawba Indian nation. Includes a speech made by "King Heigler", the leader of the Catawbas, and the reply of the Indian Agent. Also has a report about a reward given for the scalps of two Indian boys. Page 3 has several notices for military deserters, plus ad offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Man, named Christmas...". Has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Trimmed a bit uneven at the top, some lite foxing. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned and printed by Benjamin Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. Note: A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 1757 * The famous Benjamin Franklin newspaper * Chance to buy at a minimal price A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. On page 2 under "Williamsburg" is a report about a conference between an Agent of Indian Affairs and the leaders of the Catawba Indian nation. Includes a speech made by "King Heigler", the leader of the Catawbas, and the reply of the Indian Agent. Also has a report about a reward given for the scalps of two Indian boys. Page 3 has several notices for military deserters, plus ad offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Man, named Christmas...". Has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Trimmed a bit uneven at the top, some lite foxing. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned and printed by Benjamin Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. Note: A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin.

554188

9.65.2008

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1757-06-23

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 23, 1757 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper * French & Indian War content A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The inside pages have some content concerning the on-going French & Indian War, with a pg. 3 item from Elizabethtown beginning: "Last Sunday morning three Indians, who were fed the day before by a person from Hyndshaw's Fort, fired upon three men...". Further on is: "Our accounts from Albany since our last are that on the 8th instant one other of Rogers's Rangers, who was taken in the Battle Rogers had last winter, came in there from the enemy..." with much more great content (see photos). Yet another report from Carlisle begins: "This minute an express from Fort Frederick arrived here with letters to Colonel Stanwix informing him of a large body of French & Indians bgeing seen by a party of the Cherokees..." with more (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads, two of which are illustrated.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 23, 1757 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper * French & Indian War content A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The inside pages have some content concerning the on-going French & Indian War, with a pg. 3 item from Elizabethtown beginning: "Last Sunday morning three Indians, who were fed the day before by a person from Hyndshaw's Fort, fired upon three men...". Further on is: "Our accounts from Albany since our last are that on the 8th instant one other of Rogers's Rangers, who was taken in the Battle Rogers had last winter, came in there from the enemy..." with much more great content (see photos). Yet another report from Carlisle begins: "This minute an express from Fort Frederick arrived here with letters to Colonel Stanwix informing him of a large body of French & Indians bgeing seen by a party of the Cherokees..." with more (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads, two of which are illustrated. A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

557308

4.23.2009

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2009-04-13T15:59:06-04:00

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1757-11-25

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, November 25, 1756  * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper  * Colonial Pennsylvania  * Surrender of Fort Oswego  A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The front page includes an address "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty..." which includes in part: "...In North America our Colonies have been ransacked for many months by the most barbarous nations, almost without defence tho' our publick papers daily published their distresses..." with more (see for portions). Page 2 includes a report from "Charles-Town, South Carolina" which begins: "We hear from Georgia that just before War was declared there a French vessel from Mississippi had put into Savannah & sailed again; but that Captain Braddock was sent after her..." with more on military events in that area (see). Page 2 also has a report headed: 'the following are the Articles of the Capitulation of Oswego Fort..." which includes the three Articles and signed in type: Montcalm. (see) Page 3 has some war-related reports as well, and also includes a detailed article for "Poor Richard's Almanack" (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. wikipedia notes: The Battle of Fort Oswego was one in a series of early French victories in the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War won in spite of New France's military vulnerability. On the week of 10 August 1756, a force of regulars and Canadian militia under General Montcalm captured and occupied the British fortifications at Fort Oswego, located in the modern-day city of Oswego, New York, near Syracuse. In addition to 1,700 prisoners, Montcalm's force seized the fort's 121 cannons. The fall of Fort Oswego effectively interrupted American shipping on Lake Ontario and removed the threat to nearby Fort Frontenac. The battle was notable for demonstrating that traditional European siege tactics were viable on the North American battlefield when applied properly in the right circumstances and terrain.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, November 25, 1756 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper * Colonial Pennsylvania * Surrender of Fort Oswego A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The front page includes an address "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty..." which includes in part: "...In North America our Colonies have been ransacked for many months by the most barbarous nations, almost without defence tho' our publick papers daily published their distresses..." with more (see for portions). Page 2 includes a report from "Charles-Town, South Carolina" which begins: "We hear from Georgia that just before War was declared there a French vessel from Mississippi had put into Savannah & sailed again; but that Captain Braddock was sent after her..." with more on military events in that area (see). Page 2 also has a report headed: 'the following are the Articles of the Capitulation of Oswego Fort..." which includes the three Articles and signed in type: Montcalm. (see) Page 3 has some war-related reports as well, and also includes a detailed article for "Poor Richard's Almanack" (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads. A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. wikipedia notes: The Battle of Fort Oswego was one in a series of early French victories in the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War won in spite of New France's military vulnerability. On the week of 10 August 1756, a force of regulars and Canadian militia under General Montcalm captured and occupied the British fortifications at Fort Oswego, located in the modern-day city of Oswego, New York, near Syracuse. In addition to 1,700 prisoners, Montcalm's force seized the fort's 121 cannons. The fall of Fort Oswego effectively interrupted American shipping on Lake Ontario and removed the threat to nearby Fort Frontenac. The battle was notable for demonstrating that traditional European siege tactics were viable on the North American battlefield when applied properly in the right circumstances and terrain.

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1758-09-01

THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE & MONTHLY CHRONICLE FOR THE BRITISH COLONIES, Philadelphia, September, 1758   The successes of pre-1783 magazines from the colonies were extremely limited. The very first magazine printed in America lasted but 3 issues in 1741, and the next but 6 issues. The subsequent 7 titles had among them just two which lasted beyond a year. This title was the third in America to be titled "The American Magazine" and it lasted for just 13 issues, this being the next-to-last published. The titlepg. features a large engraving of an Indian approached by two men, one an Englishman with a Bible & a roll of cloth, and the other a Frenchman with a tomahawk & a purse of money, obviously very political in nature giving the ongoing French & Indian War. It indicated what would be found within its pages, as it held a hatred for everything French. Some hint of its coming demise is found on the table of contents page, whic includes a note from the editor: "...thanks to the public for the greaet encouragement we have met with, which has conduced much to enable us to prosecute our undertaking with spirit & perseverance in the midst of all difficulties." Many pages are devoted to a: "Continuation of the Memoirs of the Last War between the English and French in North America." At the back is the "Monthly Chronicle" with news from Europe as well as over a page of: "Affairs in teh Colonies" which contains a great deal of reporting on the French & Indian War (see photos). Complete in 50 pages, the back leaf has some loss at the bottom afffecting some text (see), some margins a bit irregular not affecting text, scattered foxing. Measures 5 by 8 1/2 inches. An extremely rare & early colonial magazine, the first we have been able to offer in over ten years.

THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE & MONTHLY CHRONICLE FOR THE BRITISH COLONIES, Philadelphia, September, 1758 The successes of pre-1783 magazines from the colonies were extremely limited. The very first magazine printed in America lasted but 3 issues in 1741, and the next but 6 issues. The subsequent 7 titles had among them just two which lasted beyond a year. This title was the third in America to be titled "The American Magazine" and it lasted for just 13 issues, this being the next-to-last published. The titlepg. features a large engraving of an Indian approached by two men, one an Englishman with a Bible & a roll of cloth, and the other a Frenchman with a tomahawk & a purse of money, obviously very political in nature giving the ongoing French & Indian War. It indicated what would be found within its pages, as it held a hatred for everything French. Some hint of its coming demise is found on the table of contents page, whic includes a note from the editor: "...thanks to the public for the greaet encouragement we have met with, which has conduced much to enable us to prosecute our undertaking with spirit & perseverance in the midst of all difficulties." Many pages are devoted to a: "Continuation of the Memoirs of the Last War between the English and French in North America." At the back is the "Monthly Chronicle" with news from Europe as well as over a page of: "Affairs in teh Colonies" which contains a great deal of reporting on the French & Indian War (see photos). Complete in 50 pages, the back leaf has some loss at the bottom afffecting some text (see), some margins a bit irregular not affecting text, scattered foxing. Measures 5 by 8 1/2 inches. An extremely rare & early colonial magazine, the first we have been able to offer in over ten years.

555048

3.32.2009

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1760-01-03

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 3, 1760  Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a very lengthy: "Lists of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Philadelphia" providing great evidence of family names living in the vicinity as the names are listed along with the towns of residence (see for portions). Much of pg. 2 is taken up with an account of the French & Indian was up to the surrender of Quebec, continued in a future issue. All of pgs. 3 & 4 are taken up with advertisements, and at the bottom of page 4 is one of the most desired imprints to be had in any early newspaper collection: "Philadelphia: Printed by B. FRANKLIN Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New Printing Office near the Market." giving evidence of this newspaper having been printed by Ben Franklin. The condition of this issue has been compromised, as the leaves are loose at the spine, there is an old archival mend near the spine repairing an old tear but causing no loss of readability, a bit close-trimmed at the top of pgs. 2 & 3 causing minor loss, various wear at the margins with some chipping, and various foxing or light staining throughout. A very fine opportunity for a bona fide Ben Franklin newspaper at a reasonable price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 3, 1760 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a very lengthy: "Lists of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Philadelphia" providing great evidence of family names living in the vicinity as the names are listed along with the towns of residence (see for portions). Much of pg. 2 is taken up with an account of the French & Indian was up to the surrender of Quebec, continued in a future issue. All of pgs. 3 & 4 are taken up with advertisements, and at the bottom of page 4 is one of the most desired imprints to be had in any early newspaper collection: "Philadelphia: Printed by B. FRANKLIN Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New Printing Office near the Market." giving evidence of this newspaper having been printed by Ben Franklin. The condition of this issue has been compromised, as the leaves are loose at the spine, there is an old archival mend near the spine repairing an old tear but causing no loss of readability, a bit close-trimmed at the top of pgs. 2 & 3 causing minor loss, various wear at the margins with some chipping, and various foxing or light staining throughout. A very fine opportunity for a bona fide Ben Franklin newspaper at a reasonable price.

553667

2.12.2009

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1764-08-09

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 9, 1764 * * Rare Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper Certainly among the more desired newspapers of the 18th century are any which carry the desired imprint: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master...". This one does (see photos). The front page has an article: "A Well-Wisher to America" (see). Pg. 2 has various reports from Europe as well as items under the headings: "Boston" "Newport" "New York" and "Philadelphia". Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads, evidence of Ben Franklin's great success as a newspaper publisher. Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed. This issue has much wear at the folds, particularly the front page causing some loss of text. Pages 2 & 3 have several transparent (yet noticeable) archival mends at the folds, causing no loss of readability. The Franklin imprint at the bottom of the back page is in nice condition. A fine opportunity for a rare Franklin imprint at less than the more usual $1700+ price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 9, 1764 * * Rare Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper Certainly among the more desired newspapers of the 18th century are any which carry the desired imprint: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master...". This one does (see photos). The front page has an article: "A Well-Wisher to America" (see). Pg. 2 has various reports from Europe as well as items under the headings: "Boston" "Newport" "New York" and "Philadelphia". Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads, evidence of Ben Franklin's great success as a newspaper publisher. Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed. This issue has much wear at the folds, particularly the front page causing some loss of text. Pages 2 & 3 have several transparent (yet noticeable) archival mends at the folds, causing no loss of readability. The Franklin imprint at the bottom of the back page is in nice condition. A fine opportunity for a rare Franklin imprint at less than the more usual $1700+ price.

549703

8.58.2008

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Philadelphia newspaper with the Benjamin Franklin imprint... sup160a

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2008-09-24T14:51:55-04:00

1765-09-19

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 19, 1765 * Colonial Philadelphia PA original * Tax stamp era * 18th century original Over the half of the front page is taken up with a letter which begins: * In this time of public complaint, when the genius of America seems to droop her head under the weighty load imposed upon us by parliament... and much more, the letter concludes: "...We are not to enquire whether the parliament be intimidated with our demanding our just rights or not, but it is a duty we owe to ourselves and posterity to preserve entire, the liberty we have received from our ancesters....Have we not revealed...our distressed situation? yes, we have published it loud enough to make even the deaf hear." Signed in type: A True American. A page 2 report under "Boston" says: "We hear the friends of the stampman for New-Hampshire, in order to...prevent...any marks of publick disgrace to him, have engaged that he will resign that office upon his arrival there; otherwise they will leave him to the consequences of the popular resentment." Some rubbing in the front page letter, mend on the inside spine, a few areas of foxing, otherwise in very good, untrimmed condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 19, 1765 * Colonial Philadelphia PA original * Tax stamp era * 18th century original Over the half of the front page is taken up with a letter which begins: * In this time of public complaint, when the genius of America seems to droop her head under the weighty load imposed upon us by parliament... and much more, the letter concludes: "...We are not to enquire whether the parliament be intimidated with our demanding our just rights or not, but it is a duty we owe to ourselves and posterity to preserve entire, the liberty we have received from our ancesters....Have we not revealed...our distressed situation? yes, we have published it loud enough to make even the deaf hear." Signed in type: A True American. A page 2 report under "Boston" says: "We hear the friends of the stampman for New-Hampshire, in order to...prevent...any marks of publick disgrace to him, have engaged that he will resign that office upon his arrival there; otherwise they will leave him to the consequences of the popular resentment." Some rubbing in the front page letter, mend on the inside spine, a few areas of foxing, otherwise in very good, untrimmed condition.

550858

8.64.2008

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1766-08-07

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, August 7, 1766 * Published by Ben Franklin  * Colonial newspaper  The front page includes an address of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the British Parliament. Page 2 has reports from numerous cities in Europe, plus a brief note from Boston: "Thursday last was observed here as a Day of General Thanksgiving for the Repeal of the Stamp Act." (see). Page 3 has an interesting account of a trial of two men for the murder of Indian women (see). All of page 4 is taken up with ads, and this issue still has the single "supplementary" sheet attached, filled with various ads. Just 3 years previous the imprint included: "Printed by B. Franklin" when he was an owner of this newspaper. Complete in 6 pages, minimal spine wear, great condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, August 7, 1766 * Published by Ben Franklin * Colonial newspaper The front page includes an address of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the British Parliament. Page 2 has reports from numerous cities in Europe, plus a brief note from Boston: "Thursday last was observed here as a Day of General Thanksgiving for the Repeal of the Stamp Act." (see). Page 3 has an interesting account of a trial of two men for the murder of Indian women (see). All of page 4 is taken up with ads, and this issue still has the single "supplementary" sheet attached, filled with various ads. Just 3 years previous the imprint included: "Printed by B. Franklin" when he was an owner of this newspaper. Complete in 6 pages, minimal spine wear, great condition.

550192

9.7.2008

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1767-02-12

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--which are also intriguing. This newspaper features a nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a very displayable newspaper. Complete in 4 pages, tiny binding holes along the blank spine margin, generally in very nice condition.

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--which are also intriguing. This newspaper features a nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a very displayable newspaper. Complete in 4 pages, tiny binding holes along the blank spine margin, generally in very nice condition.

549048

7.99.2008

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1767-04-23

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Apr. 23, 1767  Pages 2 & 3 contain a letter from England which begins: "I am informed that the ministry do not intend to take into consideration the supplying the colonies with a paper currency unless strongly urged to it by the American merchants..." with much more, including such comments: "...address of the New York Assembly...made a great noise...throughout this Kingdom...insomuch that it is generally said they are in a state of rebellion, and are endeavouring to throw off their dependence...the Ministry are in a great & deep concern about it---most people are of opinion they will certainly enforce the execution of the Act of Parliament, & to that end will send over troops..." with more. Interesting reading on what is a prelude to the Revolutionary War. A wealth of ads, many quite detailed. This issue is in very nice, clean condition with just a few minor foxing spots. Uncommonly nice. Handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, very nice condition.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Apr. 23, 1767 Pages 2 & 3 contain a letter from England which begins: "I am informed that the ministry do not intend to take into consideration the supplying the colonies with a paper currency unless strongly urged to it by the American merchants..." with much more, including such comments: "...address of the New York Assembly...made a great noise...throughout this Kingdom...insomuch that it is generally said they are in a state of rebellion, and are endeavouring to throw off their dependence...the Ministry are in a great & deep concern about it---most people are of opinion they will certainly enforce the execution of the Act of Parliament, & to that end will send over troops..." with more. Interesting reading on what is a prelude to the Revolutionary War. A wealth of ads, many quite detailed. This issue is in very nice, clean condition with just a few minor foxing spots. Uncommonly nice. Handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, very nice condition.

213228

7.53.2006

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1767-05-07

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, 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 pg. 2 item: "The late disputes in New York have again roused the revengeful spirit of your enemies & have lost the colonies some, till now, very staunch friends, & who were most attached to their interests." A great number of ads in this newspapers which speaks to the success of this popular newspaper. Four pages and in excellent condition. A fine example of a famous colonial newspaper at a reasonable price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, 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 pg. 2 item: "The late disputes in New York have again roused the revengeful spirit of your enemies & have lost the colonies some, till now, very staunch friends, & who were most attached to their interests." A great number of ads in this newspapers which speaks to the success of this popular newspaper. Four pages and in excellent condition. A fine example of a famous colonial newspaper at a reasonable price.

562335

8.99.2009

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1767-07-16

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 Day was interred at the Burial Place belonging to the People called Quakers, in that Township....He was born in a Cave, long afterwards known by the Name Penny-Pot, near Race-street, and WILLIAM PENN, our first Proprietor, gave him a Lot of Ground, as a compliment on his being the first Child born in this City....His Constitution was very healthy till about 80....About 6 Years ago he walked on Foot from Kennet to Philadelphia in one Day, which is nearly 30 Miles... A bit more about the longevity of the people in the province of Pennsylvania.  The front page has a notice: To Be Sold, A LIKELY young NEGROE MAN... The back page has two reward ads offering Pistoles (gold coins) for runaway servants.  Other news of the day with other ads as well. 4 pages in very good condition.

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 Day was interred at the Burial Place belonging to the People called Quakers, in that Township....He was born in a Cave, long afterwards known by the Name Penny-Pot, near Race-street, and WILLIAM PENN, our first Proprietor, gave him a Lot of Ground, as a compliment on his being the first Child born in this City....His Constitution was very healthy till about 80....About 6 Years ago he walked on Foot from Kennet to Philadelphia in one Day, which is nearly 30 Miles... A bit more about the longevity of the people in the province of Pennsylvania. The front page has a notice: To Be Sold, A LIKELY young NEGROE MAN... The back page has two reward ads offering Pistoles (gold coins) for runaway servants. Other news of the day with other ads as well. 4 pages in very good condition.

538349

8.36.2007

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1767-08-13

<div>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 of this issue, or 1765.  This issue was published by David Hall and William Sellers, in Philadelphia, PA. Page two has news from New-York including several cases that were tried before the Supreme Court. One of the cases involved four women and one man all of whom were found guilty of grand larceny. The women were each burnt in the hand, while the man was remanded on another charge. More interesting is that this case had a female jury. The report reads: "Frances Malone, on an indictment for stealing...was tried, and found guilty, and having pleaded her belly, the court awarded a jury of matrons, to try whether the prisoner be quick with child, or not; who being returned, and impannelled, after examining the prisoner privately, found that the prisoner is with quick child, whereupon the court ordered that the prisoners sentence be respited till next term." (see photos) Interesting to read that a female jury was used in this case, although very appropriate considering the situation. There is much other news of the day from colonial America in this newspaper, including advertisements as well. Reading this newspaper gives an interesting perspective on life in the colonies some 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this issue hundreds of years ago. He or she was reading news as it was first reported. Holding this issue is literally holding history in your hands! How has such an issue survived through the years? This issue was kept by a library in a bound volume since the early 18th century along with other issues of the same year, used by patrons and safely stored. Eventually this issue was likely microfilmed by the library then made available to the general collecting public.  Fortunately, paper used back in the 1760's had a very high cotton & linen content so there is not the slightest bit of fragility nor age browning found on more recent newspapers. This issue can very easily be read & handled and turning the pages will not cause the slightest bit of harm. There is a small notation on pg. 3 and a few minor foxing spots, otherwise this newspaper is in very good condition.</div>

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 of this issue, or 1765. This issue was published by David Hall and William Sellers, in Philadelphia, PA. Page two has news from New-York including several cases that were tried before the Supreme Court. One of the cases involved four women and one man all of whom were found guilty of grand larceny. The women were each burnt in the hand, while the man was remanded on another charge. More interesting is that this case had a female jury. The report reads: "Frances Malone, on an indictment for stealing...was tried, and found guilty, and having pleaded her belly, the court awarded a jury of matrons, to try whether the prisoner be quick with child, or not; who being returned, and impannelled, after examining the prisoner privately, found that the prisoner is with quick child, whereupon the court ordered that the prisoners sentence be respited till next term." (see photos) Interesting to read that a female jury was used in this case, although very appropriate considering the situation. There is much other news of the day from colonial America in this newspaper, including advertisements as well. Reading this newspaper gives an interesting perspective on life in the colonies some 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this issue hundreds of years ago. He or she was reading news as it was first reported. Holding this issue is literally holding history in your hands! How has such an issue survived through the years? This issue was kept by a library in a bound volume since the early 18th century along with other issues of the same year, used by patrons and safely stored. Eventually this issue was likely microfilmed by the library then made available to the general collecting public. Fortunately, paper used back in the 1760's had a very high cotton & linen content so there is not the slightest bit of fragility nor age browning found on more recent newspapers. This issue can very easily be read & handled and turning the pages will not cause the slightest bit of harm. There is a small notation on pg. 3 and a few minor foxing spots, otherwise this newspaper is in very good condition.

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550862

7.16.2006

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1767-08-20

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1767 * Creating the hated Townshend Acts * Colonial Pennsylvania original This newspaper was published by Benjamin Franklin for many years, his famous imprint appearing in issues through 1765. The imprint of this issue reads: "Printed by David Hall and William Sellers...". Page 2 has various news reports from both Europe and the colonies, one item from Boston noting: "...That noting would be attempted by way of internal taxation of the colonies...". Page 3 reports from the House of Commons includes: "...a Bill for restraining & prohibiting the Governor...of the Province of New York from passing or assenting to any Act...until Provision shall have been made...for furnishing the King's Troops with all the Necessaries required by Law...". The real significance of this issue is what follows, being a lengthy list of Resolves for various taxes, datelined June 2, on American colonies including import duties on glass, lead, paints, paper & more (see photos) which when formally enacted just 27 days later would be known as the Townshend Acts. Four pages, handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, just a few minor stains, generally in very nice, clean condition. wikipedia notes: The Townshend Acts were a series of acts passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliament of Great Britain relating to the British colonies in North America. The acts are named for Charles Townshend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who proposed the program. Historians vary slightly in which acts they include under the heading "Townshend Acts", but five laws are frequently mentioned: the Revenue Act of 1767, the Indemnity Act, the Commissioners of Customs Act, the Vice Admiralty Court Act, and the New York Restraining Act. The purpose of the Townshend Acts was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay for governors and judges who would be independent of colonial control, to create a more effective means of enforcing compliance with trade regulations, to punish the province of New York for failing to comply with the 1765 Quartering Act, and to establish the precedent that the British Parliament had the right to tax the colonies. The Townshend Acts met with resistance in the colonies, prompting the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770. Ironically, on the same day as the massacre in Boston, Parliament began to consider a motion to partially repeal the Townshend duties. Most of the new taxes were repealed, but the tax on tea was retained. The British government continued in its attempt to tax the colonists without their consent, however, which led to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1767 * Creating the hated Townshend Acts * Colonial Pennsylvania original This newspaper was published by Benjamin Franklin for many years, his famous imprint appearing in issues through 1765. The imprint of this issue reads: "Printed by David Hall and William Sellers...". Page 2 has various news reports from both Europe and the colonies, one item from Boston noting: "...That noting would be attempted by way of internal taxation of the colonies...". Page 3 reports from the House of Commons includes: "...a Bill for restraining & prohibiting the Governor...of the Province of New York from passing or assenting to any Act...until Provision shall have been made...for furnishing the King's Troops with all the Necessaries required by Law...". The real significance of this issue is what follows, being a lengthy list of Resolves for various taxes, datelined June 2, on American colonies including import duties on glass, lead, paints, paper & more (see photos) which when formally enacted just 27 days later would be known as the Townshend Acts. Four pages, handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, just a few minor stains, generally in very nice, clean condition. wikipedia notes: The Townshend Acts were a series of acts passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliament of Great Britain relating to the British colonies in North America. The acts are named for Charles Townshend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who proposed the program. Historians vary slightly in which acts they include under the heading "Townshend Acts", but five laws are frequently mentioned: the Revenue Act of 1767, the Indemnity Act, the Commissioners of Customs Act, the Vice Admiralty Court Act, and the New York Restraining Act. The purpose of the Townshend Acts was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay for governors and judges who would be independent of colonial control, to create a more effective means of enforcing compliance with trade regulations, to punish the province of New York for failing to comply with the 1765 Quartering Act, and to establish the precedent that the British Parliament had the right to tax the colonies. The Townshend Acts met with resistance in the colonies, prompting the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770. Ironically, on the same day as the massacre in Boston, Parliament began to consider a motion to partially repeal the Townshend duties. Most of the new taxes were repealed, but the tax on tea was retained. The British government continued in its attempt to tax the colonists without their consent, however, which led to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

554270

4.18.2009

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1767-09-10

<div> THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Sept. 10, 1767  A pg. 2 report under "Charlestown" talks about a "gang of villains" from Virginia and North Carolina involved in horse rustling, mentioning that the gang has increased to about 200 and that they are "..more formidable...and more audacious, and cruel in their thefts and outrages." Says they have a strong operation and an effective chain of communication and that their recent activity was located "...in the Forks between Broad, Saluda, and Savannah-rivers." Another report begins: "...a number of the people called Crackers, who live above Augusta, in the province of Georgia, had gone, in a hostile manner, to the Indian town and settlement at Okonee, where...they plundered the village of everything...and they burnt every house in it." More about this activity with word that these people "...would be the first to run away..." if the Indians retaliated. In the next column are several acts passed that directly affected the British colonies and plantations in America, reading: "An act for granting certain duties in the British colonies & plantations in America; for allowing a drawback of the duties of customs upon the exportation from this kingdom of coffee & cocoa nuts, of the produce of the said colonies or plantations; for discontinuing the drawbacks payable on china & earthern ware exported to America; & for more effectually preventing the clandestine running of goods in the said colonies & plantations.". Part of a pg. 3 ad: "Likewise to be sold, a Negroe Woman, an excellent cook...and a Healthy Negroe boy." And another: "To Be Sold, A Healthy likely Negroe lad...". Has a majestic looking engraving in the masthead. In excellent condition & complete in 4 pgs. with a nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead..</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Sept. 10, 1767 A pg. 2 report under "Charlestown" talks about a "gang of villains" from Virginia and North Carolina involved in horse rustling, mentioning that the gang has increased to about 200 and that they are "..more formidable...and more audacious, and cruel in their thefts and outrages." Says they have a strong operation and an effective chain of communication and that their recent activity was located "...in the Forks between Broad, Saluda, and Savannah-rivers." Another report begins: "...a number of the people called Crackers, who live above Augusta, in the province of Georgia, had gone, in a hostile manner, to the Indian town and settlement at Okonee, where...they plundered the village of everything...and they burnt every house in it." More about this activity with word that these people "...would be the first to run away..." if the Indians retaliated. In the next column are several acts passed that directly affected the British colonies and plantations in America, reading: "An act for granting certain duties in the British colonies & plantations in America; for allowing a drawback of the duties of customs upon the exportation from this kingdom of coffee & cocoa nuts, of the produce of the said colonies or plantations; for discontinuing the drawbacks payable on china & earthern ware exported to America; & for more effectually preventing the clandestine running of goods in the said colonies & plantations.". Part of a pg. 3 ad: "Likewise to be sold, a Negroe Woman, an excellent cook...and a Healthy Negroe boy." And another: "To Be Sold, A Healthy likely Negroe lad...". Has a majestic looking engraving in the masthead. In excellent condition & complete in 4 pgs. with a nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead..

216116

11.55.2006

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1767-12-18

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND HISTORICAL CHRONICLE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, December 18, 1767 * Colonial New Hampshire Newspapers from colonial New Hampshire are exceedingly rare and therefore quite desirable among collectors. Here is such a title from the city of Portsmouth that has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Content includes a fascinating ftpg. narrative from the sole survivor of a sinking ship and then as a survivor of another ship described as a "castaway". Takes all of the ftpg., and concludes on pg. 2. A pg. 2 report talks about the "Cat Skin" business used to make muffs and tippets. A pg. 3 item under "Boston" says: "A considerable number of our respectable ladies have agreed...that they will not use any Foreign Teas from the 10th of Dec. Inst. to the 10th of December 1768." Stray writing above the masthead, some fold rubbing on the ftpg., small hole in the first leaf, some foxing.

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND HISTORICAL CHRONICLE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, December 18, 1767 * Colonial New Hampshire Newspapers from colonial New Hampshire are exceedingly rare and therefore quite desirable among collectors. Here is such a title from the city of Portsmouth that has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Content includes a fascinating ftpg. narrative from the sole survivor of a sinking ship and then as a survivor of another ship described as a "castaway". Takes all of the ftpg., and concludes on pg. 2. A pg. 2 report talks about the "Cat Skin" business used to make muffs and tippets. A pg. 3 item under "Boston" says: "A considerable number of our respectable ladies have agreed...that they will not use any Foreign Teas from the 10th of Dec. Inst. to the 10th of December 1768." Stray writing above the masthead, some fold rubbing on the ftpg., small hole in the first leaf, some foxing.

545012

2.55.2008

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1768-02-22

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, February 22, 1768  * Early Mississippi River travel  * Colonial era original  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 Mississippi, near 1400 miles west of Michillimackinac" A bit more about his experience with this nation of nomadic Indians, plus more general talk about his journey up the Mississippi which includes mention of Lake Pepin. He then discusses his travel mileage from the previous year, that took him "...round the west, north, and east parts of lake Superior, to Michillmakinac ...", about 4,800 miles since he departed from Boston. Carver continues, mentioning that he had "...seen places where the Spaniards came and carried away silver and gold formerly, 'till the Indians drove them away, undoubtedly there is...plenty of gold in many places of the Mississippi..." The letter concludes with details about a certain superstition among the Naudoussees that was witnessed by Carver, plus there is some discussion about their spiritual beliefs as well. A volume I issue (number 10). Quarto-size, 8 pages, some rubbing on the front page.8 pages.

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, February 22, 1768 * Early Mississippi River travel * Colonial era original 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 Mississippi, near 1400 miles west of Michillimackinac" A bit more about his experience with this nation of nomadic Indians, plus more general talk about his journey up the Mississippi which includes mention of Lake Pepin. He then discusses his travel mileage from the previous year, that took him "...round the west, north, and east parts of lake Superior, to Michillmakinac ...", about 4,800 miles since he departed from Boston. Carver continues, mentioning that he had "...seen places where the Spaniards came and carried away silver and gold formerly, 'till the Indians drove them away, undoubtedly there is...plenty of gold in many places of the Mississippi..." The letter concludes with details about a certain superstition among the Naudoussees that was witnessed by Carver, plus there is some discussion about their spiritual beliefs as well. A volume I issue (number 10). Quarto-size, 8 pages, some rubbing on the front page.8 pages.

554396

10.13.2008

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1768-11-10

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Nov. 10, 1768  Notable title once published by Benjamin Franklin, page 2 has an address from the "Subscribers and Members of His Majestys Council of the Province of Massachusetts to General Gage" which discusses their thoughts about state of the colony, mentioning in part: "In this Time of public Distress...when the Metropolis is possessed by Troops, and surrounded by Ships of War...it affords a general Satisfaction, that your Excellency has visited the Province....Your own Observation will give you the fullest Evidence that the Town and Province are in a peaceful State...thought there have been Disorders in...Boston, some of them did not merit Notice; and that such as did, have been magnified beyond the Truth....". In his reply, General Gage says: "Whatever may have been the...Causes of the Disturbances, and Riots....the Troops...will...Stay....and that the future Behaviour of the People, will...afford me a sufficient Foundation, to represent to his Majesty, the Propriety of withdrawing the most Part of the Troops." signed in type: Thomas Gage. Page 3 news from Fort Chartres mentions that Captain Gordon Forbes of the 34th regiment: "...collected a vast Quantity of Stone, with which he had built a dry Wall, to support the Bank of the Mississippi, for upwards of 200 yards in Front of the Fort." Some foxing spots in unrelated content, otherwise in very good condition.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Nov. 10, 1768 Notable title once published by Benjamin Franklin, page 2 has an address from the "Subscribers and Members of His Majestys Council of the Province of Massachusetts to General Gage" which discusses their thoughts about state of the colony, mentioning in part: "In this Time of public Distress...when the Metropolis is possessed by Troops, and surrounded by Ships of War...it affords a general Satisfaction, that your Excellency has visited the Province....Your own Observation will give you the fullest Evidence that the Town and Province are in a peaceful State...thought there have been Disorders in...Boston, some of them did not merit Notice; and that such as did, have been magnified beyond the Truth....". In his reply, General Gage says: "Whatever may have been the...Causes of the Disturbances, and Riots....the Troops...will...Stay....and that the future Behaviour of the People, will...afford me a sufficient Foundation, to represent to his Majesty, the Propriety of withdrawing the most Part of the Troops." signed in type: Thomas Gage. Page 3 news from Fort Chartres mentions that Captain Gordon Forbes of the 34th regiment: "...collected a vast Quantity of Stone, with which he had built a dry Wall, to support the Bank of the Mississippi, for upwards of 200 yards in Front of the Fort." Some foxing spots in unrelated content, otherwise in very good condition.

213312

7.28.2006

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1768-11-17

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1768  A famous colonial title once published by Benjamin Franklin, this issue contains a report on page 2 stating that two officials, a regiment captain and others unknown were charged with advising: "...several Negroe Slaves in the Town to beat, abuse and cut their Masters Throats, promising them as a Reward...to make them free... plus word that the Town Watch was appointed ...to see that good Order is observed in the Night, and that they take up all negroes, whom they shall find abroad at an unreasonable hour." An extract of a letter from North Carolina states in part: "In one of our Western Counties we have had a very dangerous Mob; a Number of armed Men, calling themselves Regulators, and refusing to pay any Debts or Taxes....The greatest Grievance complained by these deluded People, is the want of a Paper Currency, or some Medium, to answer the trade of the Country....". There is also a mention of a female evangelist: "Since our last Mrs. RACHEL WILSON, an eminent Preacher among Friends, who lately arrived here...from England...set out by Land for South Carolina. She preached several times in this Province and New-Jersey, to the great Satisfaction of Thousands of well-disposed People of all Denominations." Four pages in nice condition.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1768 A famous colonial title once published by Benjamin Franklin, this issue contains a report on page 2 stating that two officials, a regiment captain and others unknown were charged with advising: "...several Negroe Slaves in the Town to beat, abuse and cut their Masters Throats, promising them as a Reward...to make them free... plus word that the Town Watch was appointed ...to see that good Order is observed in the Night, and that they take up all negroes, whom they shall find abroad at an unreasonable hour." An extract of a letter from North Carolina states in part: "In one of our Western Counties we have had a very dangerous Mob; a Number of armed Men, calling themselves Regulators, and refusing to pay any Debts or Taxes....The greatest Grievance complained by these deluded People, is the want of a Paper Currency, or some Medium, to answer the trade of the Country....". There is also a mention of a female evangelist: "Since our last Mrs. RACHEL WILSON, an eminent Preacher among Friends, who lately arrived here...from England...set out by Land for South Carolina. She preached several times in this Province and New-Jersey, to the great Satisfaction of Thousands of well-disposed People of all Denominations." Four pages in nice condition.

213307

7.17.2006

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1768-12-26

<div> THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE & WEEKLY MERCURY, Dec. 26, 1768 *Reports from Boston,Philadelphia, and New York *Colonial New York... See the photos below for the nice coat-of-arms in the masthead which features two Indians. The entire front page is taken up with an installment of a series of articles titled: "A Whip For The American Whig". Page 3 has various reports from Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, and the back page is quite displayable as it features 16 larger-than-normal illustrated ship ads (see photos). Printed on thicker than normal newsprint, untrimmed margins, bit of light browning to the front page, generally in very nice condition. A fine opportunity for a colonial American newspaper from less than two years before the Boston Massacre.</div>

THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE & WEEKLY MERCURY, Dec. 26, 1768 *Reports from Boston,Philadelphia, and New York *Colonial New York... See the photos below for the nice coat-of-arms in the masthead which features two Indians. The entire front page is taken up with an installment of a series of articles titled: "A Whip For The American Whig". Page 3 has various reports from Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, and the back page is quite displayable as it features 16 larger-than-normal illustrated ship ads (see photos). Printed on thicker than normal newsprint, untrimmed margins, bit of light browning to the front page, generally in very nice condition. A fine opportunity for a colonial American newspaper from less than two years before the Boston Massacre.

212075

5.40.2006

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1769-01-09

<div>THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 9, 1769  From colonial New York, the front page has a lengthy extract from the Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General-Assembly of the Colony of New-York which concludes on pg. 2. Contains the various business conducted by the Assembly, along with the committee resolutions that were considered, plus a list of the acts that were passed. An ad on pg. 2 reads in part: "To be sold a Stout Negro Man...can work well at the Trade of a Mason... ". A message to the Freeholders and Freemen, of the City of New-York concerning the nomination of candidates states in part: "It affords Us the most sincere Pleasure to find that our Constituents think we manifested a proper Spirit in asserting and maintaining their just Rights and Liberties...". Pg. 3 has a notice: "By Permission of his Excellency the Governor. By the American Company, (Never Acted Here) At the Theatre in John Street...will be presented , a Tragedy, written by Shakespear, called King John", plus the names of the cast and their roles. Nice engraving in the masthead of a colonial soldier and an Indian holding a shield topped by a crown. Bit of very lite rubbing on the front page, first leaf has a very small hole in the lower right corner, front page has a foxing spot in the blank left margin, otherwise in very good, untrimmed condition.</div>

THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 9, 1769 From colonial New York, the front page has a lengthy extract from the Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General-Assembly of the Colony of New-York which concludes on pg. 2. Contains the various business conducted by the Assembly, along with the committee resolutions that were considered, plus a list of the acts that were passed. An ad on pg. 2 reads in part: "To be sold a Stout Negro Man...can work well at the Trade of a Mason... ". A message to the Freeholders and Freemen, of the City of New-York concerning the nomination of candidates states in part: "It affords Us the most sincere Pleasure to find that our Constituents think we manifested a proper Spirit in asserting and maintaining their just Rights and Liberties...". Pg. 3 has a notice: "By Permission of his Excellency the Governor. By the American Company, (Never Acted Here) At the Theatre in John Street...will be presented , a Tragedy, written by Shakespear, called King John", plus the names of the cast and their roles. Nice engraving in the masthead of a colonial soldier and an Indian holding a shield topped by a crown. Bit of very lite rubbing on the front page, first leaf has a very small hole in the lower right corner, front page has a foxing spot in the blank left margin, otherwise in very good, untrimmed condition.

211964

5.13.2006

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1769-01-30

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1769  * Petition to the King...  * Taxation...  Joseph Galloway...  The front page has an address: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, The Petition of the Representatives of the Freemen of the Province of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met..." The address stresses, in part: "...that Certain Duties and Taxes, for the sole purpose of raising a Revenue, have been imposed by Parliament on your Majesty's American Subjects, although they have no Representative or Voice in that most respectable and August Body...and that....This Right in the People of this Province, of being exempted from any Taxations, save those imposed by their own Representatives, has been recognized...ever since the Settlement thereof, without one precedent to the contrary until the passing of the late Stamp Act..." and more. Signed in type: Joseph Galloway, the Speaker of the Assembly. There is a second petition addressed to Parliament expressing similar concerns and disappointment about the imposition "...of new Duties on the People of America, for the purpose of raising a Revenue..." and more, also signed in type by Gallaway. Other news of the day throughout. Quarto-size, 8 pages, has a stain in the first Gallaway signature, a few scattered foxing spots, otherwise in good condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1769 * Petition to the King... * Taxation... Joseph Galloway... The front page has an address: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, The Petition of the Representatives of the Freemen of the Province of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met..." The address stresses, in part: "...that Certain Duties and Taxes, for the sole purpose of raising a Revenue, have been imposed by Parliament on your Majesty's American Subjects, although they have no Representative or Voice in that most respectable and August Body...and that....This Right in the People of this Province, of being exempted from any Taxations, save those imposed by their own Representatives, has been recognized...ever since the Settlement thereof, without one precedent to the contrary until the passing of the late Stamp Act..." and more. Signed in type: Joseph Galloway, the Speaker of the Assembly. There is a second petition addressed to Parliament expressing similar concerns and disappointment about the imposition "...of new Duties on the People of America, for the purpose of raising a Revenue..." and more, also signed in type by Gallaway. Other news of the day throughout. Quarto-size, 8 pages, has a stain in the first Gallaway signature, a few scattered foxing spots, otherwise in good condition.

544835

2.52.2008

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1769-04-17

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1769 * Colonial Pennsylvania original * 18th century America Inside has the lengthy conclusion of the "Case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses Of Parliament", which begins: "In order that taxation and representation may not be united, in America, the adversaries of America deny that they were united, in Britain." Another page has a textual sketch of the "Title of the Lands at Wyoming on [the] Susquehanna River, under the Claim or Title of the Colony of Connecticut". Under "Philadelphia" is word that a group of gentlemen met at Mr. Byrne's, to commemorate the birthday of "Paschal Paoli". Includes a lengthy list of the toasts given at the dinner, plus word that: "...in the Evening the Bells were set a ringing." Among the cases from the "Court of Oyer and Terminer" is one stating that: "A Woman was convicted of receiving ...Stolen Goods, and was sentenced to receive thirty-nine Lashes at the public Whipping Post, which was executed on Saturday last." There is also a brief mention of a famous female preacher of the eighteenth century, reading: "Saturday last Mrs. Rachel Wilson, an eminent Preacher among the Friends, returned here by Land from South-Carolina." On the next page is an ad: "To Be Sold, Two likely young healthy NEGRO MEN..." Has an ornate, coat of arms engraving in the masthead. Quarto-size, has 8 pages, a few foxing spots, Generally very good shape.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1769 * Colonial Pennsylvania original * 18th century America Inside has the lengthy conclusion of the "Case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses Of Parliament", which begins: "In order that taxation and representation may not be united, in America, the adversaries of America deny that they were united, in Britain." Another page has a textual sketch of the "Title of the Lands at Wyoming on [the] Susquehanna River, under the Claim or Title of the Colony of Connecticut". Under "Philadelphia" is word that a group of gentlemen met at Mr. Byrne's, to commemorate the birthday of "Paschal Paoli". Includes a lengthy list of the toasts given at the dinner, plus word that: "...in the Evening the Bells were set a ringing." Among the cases from the "Court of Oyer and Terminer" is one stating that: "A Woman was convicted of receiving ...Stolen Goods, and was sentenced to receive thirty-nine Lashes at the public Whipping Post, which was executed on Saturday last." There is also a brief mention of a famous female preacher of the eighteenth century, reading: "Saturday last Mrs. Rachel Wilson, an eminent Preacher among the Friends, returned here by Land from South-Carolina." On the next page is an ad: "To Be Sold, Two likely young healthy NEGRO MEN..." Has an ornate, coat of arms engraving in the masthead. Quarto-size, has 8 pages, a few foxing spots, Generally very good shape.

541676

11.61.2007

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1769-05-15

<div>THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR, THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, May 15, 1769. * Uncommon Colonial Periodical * New York, New York An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed commander in chief of his Majesty's forces in America... " An item dated May 8 states that: "Last Friday, the freeholders and other inhabitants of this town, legally warned, met at Faneuil-Hall, and...made the choice of the following gentlemen to represent them in the general assembly at the approaching session.----The number of voters being 508...Mr. Samuel Adams,--503 John Hancock, Esq;--505. And a bit more about their meeting. There is also mention that the inhabitants of Cambridge chose Thomas Gardner as a representative, plus a list of his instructions, one stating: You are to use your best endeavors, that our invaluable charter, liberties, privileges and immunities, dearly purchased by our ancestors, and all the Rights derived to them, from the invariable Laws of God and nature, be transmitted inviolable to the latest posterity." Other news of the day with some ads throughout this 4 page issue. Has an ornate engraving in the masthead of an Indian and a colonial holding a shield topped by a crown. Occasional foxing, otherwise in very good condition.</div>

THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR, THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, May 15, 1769. * Uncommon Colonial Periodical * New York, New York An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed commander in chief of his Majesty's forces in America... " An item dated May 8 states that: "Last Friday, the freeholders and other inhabitants of this town, legally warned, met at Faneuil-Hall, and...made the choice of the following gentlemen to represent them in the general assembly at the approaching session.----The number of voters being 508...Mr. Samuel Adams,--503 John Hancock, Esq;--505. And a bit more about their meeting. There is also mention that the inhabitants of Cambridge chose Thomas Gardner as a representative, plus a list of his instructions, one stating: You are to use your best endeavors, that our invaluable charter, liberties, privileges and immunities, dearly purchased by our ancestors, and all the Rights derived to them, from the invariable Laws of God and nature, be transmitted inviolable to the latest posterity." Other news of the day with some ads throughout this 4 page issue. Has an ornate engraving in the masthead of an Indian and a colonial holding a shield topped by a crown. Occasional foxing, otherwise in very good condition.

219962

4.28.2007

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1769-06-12

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 Piracies, Felonies, etc. committed on the High Seas...". Other various news of the day & ads. Very nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Complete in 8 pages, never trimmed, great condition.

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 Piracies, Felonies, etc. committed on the High Seas...". Other various news of the day & ads. Very nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Complete in 8 pages, never trimmed, great condition.

545232

4.r10.2008

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2008-04-25T12:02:38-04:00

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1772-08-24

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 the Ladies, and almost every Order of People here, are become Proselytes to Methodism; the Church is quite deserted....there were near three Thousand People to hear Mr. Pilmore on Sunday in the Fields. They flock to him from all Quarters..." Pg. 3 has facts from a British pamphlet: "The Case of the Dissenting Ministers; Addressed to the Lords Spiritual & Temporal". Also a list of escapees from the "gaol" in Salem. Small area of staining on the ftpg., lite rubbing on the ftpg., small area of lite foxing in the lower left corner of the ftpg. Untrimmed.

545234

4.r10.2008

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2008-04-25T12:03:59-04:00

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1772-10-28

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 Support of the Law, say, it is... agreeable to an Act of Parliament for the better manufacture of Leather, and therefore, must undoubtedly answer the good Purpose for which it was intended; that is, to make our Shoes last much longer..." The letter asks a variety of questions about the act, offering a simple solution that shoes made of poor leather be stamped 'BAD' and those made of stronger, better leather to be marked 'GOOD'. In short, the letter's author suggests that it is better to grade and mark the final product rather than set standards for the leather before it is used in the manufacture of goods. Most people, the letter says, were in agreement that the price and quality of shoes are a "public grievance". Other news of the day with advertisements. Nice masthead engraving as well. Area of foxing on the front page otherwise in nice condition.

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 Support of the Law, say, it is... agreeable to an Act of Parliament for the better manufacture of Leather, and therefore, must undoubtedly answer the good Purpose for which it was intended; that is, to make our Shoes last much longer..." The letter asks a variety of questions about the act, offering a simple solution that shoes made of poor leather be stamped 'BAD' and those made of stronger, better leather to be marked 'GOOD'. In short, the letter's author suggests that it is better to grade and mark the final product rather than set standards for the leather before it is used in the manufacture of goods. Most people, the letter says, were in agreement that the price and quality of shoes are a "public grievance". Other news of the day with advertisements. Nice masthead engraving as well. Area of foxing on the front page otherwise in nice condition.

549055

7.99.2008

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1773-02-24

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1773   A famous colonial newspaper from this troubling year in relations with England, less than two years after the Boston Massacre and less than ten months before the Boston Tea Party. This title was published by Benjamin Franklin prior to 1766. Half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Dissertation on the Laws of Excise No. II - By the Merchants's Lawyer..." (see for beginning). Pages 2& 3 have various news items not only from America but from Europe as well. The back page is entirely taken up with advertisements. Complete in four pages, archivally rejoined at the central folds where once separated, and where there is some minor loss (see). Wear at the margin with some margin tears, light rubbing throughout. A nice example of a colonial newspaper at a reasonable price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1773 A famous colonial newspaper from this troubling year in relations with England, less than two years after the Boston Massacre and less than ten months before the Boston Tea Party. This title was published by Benjamin Franklin prior to 1766. Half of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Dissertation on the Laws of Excise No. II - By the Merchants's Lawyer..." (see for beginning). Pages 2& 3 have various news items not only from America but from Europe as well. The back page is entirely taken up with advertisements. Complete in four pages, archivally rejoined at the central folds where once separated, and where there is some minor loss (see). Wear at the margin with some margin tears, light rubbing throughout. A nice example of a colonial newspaper at a reasonable price.

561330

8.33.2009

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2009-07-27T10:38:08-04:00

Colonial newspaper once published by Benjamin Franklin... cat167

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1773-07-05

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 or under, may be informed of a purchaser by applying to the printers." (see) Other news reports on pages 2 and 3 with half of page 3 taken up with ads. The entire back page is taken up with ads. Slightly close-trimmed at the top of page 4, minor mend to the bottom, blank margin of page 1, bit irregular at the spine.

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 or under, may be informed of a purchaser by applying to the printers." (see) Other news reports on pages 2 and 3 with half of page 3 taken up with ads. The entire back page is taken up with ads. Slightly close-trimmed at the top of page 4, minor mend to the bottom, blank margin of page 1, bit irregular at the spine.

550244

10.25.2008

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1773-07-22

THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 22, 1773  * Rare colonial America issue The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Cherry Valley...for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen Nations...". Page 3 has a lengthy report concerning the life & death of Thomas Hubbard (see for portions). Page 2 also has a list of recent graduates from Harvard University. Other news with advertisements. Nice masthead. Complete in 4 pages, slightly close-trimmed at the top of pages 2, 3, and 4, generally nice condition.

THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 22, 1773 * Rare colonial America issue The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Cherry Valley...for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen Nations...". Page 3 has a lengthy report concerning the life & death of Thomas Hubbard (see for portions). Page 2 also has a list of recent graduates from Harvard University. Other news with advertisements. Nice masthead. Complete in 4 pages, slightly close-trimmed at the top of pages 2, 3, and 4, generally nice condition.

541642

4.17.2008

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2009-10-02T11:47:30-04:00

Colonial Boston... sup161a

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1773-08-26

<div>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 photo). The entire front page and some of the back page are taken up with a lengthy report concerning church discipline, etc. Pages 3 and 4 are mostly taken up with ads. Scattered foxing, four pages, a bit close-trimmed at the top of pages 2 and 4, otherwise good. Coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.</div>

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 photo). The entire front page and some of the back page are taken up with a lengthy report concerning church discipline, etc. Pages 3 and 4 are mostly taken up with ads. Scattered foxing, four pages, a bit close-trimmed at the top of pages 2 and 4, otherwise good. Coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.

549056

7.99.2008

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1773-11-03

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, measures 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see photos).

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, measures 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see photos).

557130

4.1.2009

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1773-11-12

MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, from France, dated November 13, 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, measures 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see photos).

MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, from France, dated November 13, 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, measures 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see photos).

563680

10.g2.2009

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Curious little "newspaper"...

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2009-01-17T13:07:47-05:00

1773-11-13

MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, (France), November 24, 1773  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, measures 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see photos).

MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, (France), November 24, 1773 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, measures 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see photos).

554657

1.51.2009

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Curious little "newspaper"... sup161c cat164

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1774-10-31

THE BOSTON-EVENING POST, Massachusetts, October 31, 1774 * Benjamin Lincoln * Pre revolutionary war original On page 2 under "Provincial Congress" dated October 26, 1774, is a detailed resolve that begins: "Whereas in Consequence of the present unhappy Disputes between Great Britain and the Colonies, a formidable Body of Troops with warlike Preparations of Every sort, are...arrived at, and others destined for the Metropolis of this Province...", and more about the concern caused by the presence of the British troops, as well as the need to make preparations, signed in type: Benjamin Lincoln. There is a second resolve approving the Non-Importation & Non Consumption Agreements, also signed in type: Benjamin Lincoln. And a third resolve concerning payments to various officials, signed in type: Benjamin Lincoln. Under "Boston" is a report about the rescue of 21 survivors of two whaling ships that were supposed to have been lost on Nantucket Shoals, plus a few details about their survival experience. Another report says: "The General Assembly of Pennsylvania has met, and after choosing Edward Biddle, Esq., Speaker, they added John Dickinson, Esq; to the general Congress." Page 3 has an extract of a letter from Antigua that says: "The People here applaud your unanimity in sympathizing with, and relieving the distressed Bostonians, but they cannot stomach the extension of your non-exportation scheme to the West India Islands." From "New-Haven" is a resolve from the city Clerk, stating that: "Contributions from...the Towns in this Colony for supplying the Necessities, and alleviating the distresses of our Brethren at Boston, ought to be continued in such Manner as long as their Occasions may require." Has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Narrow hole affects a few words of the first resolve, archival mend to two fold tears, a few margin stains, area of concentrated staining in the middle of the issue. Untrimmed. wikipedia notes: Benjamin Lincoln (January 24, 1733 – May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. He served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is notable for overseeing the largest US surrender of the war at Siege of Charleston and for being the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown.

THE BOSTON-EVENING POST, Massachusetts, October 31, 1774 * Benjamin Lincoln * Pre revolutionary war original On page 2 under "Provincial Congress" dated October 26, 1774, is a detailed resolve that begins: "Whereas in Consequence of the present unhappy Disputes between Great Britain and the Colonies, a formidable Body of Troops with warlike Preparations of Every sort, are...arrived at, and others destined for the Metropolis of this Province...", and more about the concern caused by the presence of the British troops, as well as the need to make preparations, signed in type: Benjamin Lincoln. There is a second resolve approving the Non-Importation & Non Consumption Agreements, also signed in type: Benjamin Lincoln. And a third resolve concerning payments to various officials, signed in type: Benjamin Lincoln. Under "Boston" is a report about the rescue of 21 survivors of two whaling ships that were supposed to have been lost on Nantucket Shoals, plus a few details about their survival experience. Another report says: "The General Assembly of Pennsylvania has met, and after choosing Edward Biddle, Esq., Speaker, they added John Dickinson, Esq; to the general Congress." Page 3 has an extract of a letter from Antigua that says: "The People here applaud your unanimity in sympathizing with, and relieving the distressed Bostonians, but they cannot stomach the extension of your non-exportation scheme to the West India Islands." From "New-Haven" is a resolve from the city Clerk, stating that: "Contributions from...the Towns in this Colony for supplying the Necessities, and alleviating the distresses of our Brethren at Boston, ought to be continued in such Manner as long as their Occasions may require." Has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Narrow hole affects a few words of the first resolve, archival mend to two fold tears, a few margin stains, area of concentrated staining in the middle of the issue. Untrimmed. wikipedia notes: Benjamin Lincoln (January 24, 1733 – May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. He served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is notable for overseeing the largest US surrender of the war at Siege of Charleston and for being the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown.

557424

2.44.2009

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1774-12-14

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, December 14, 1774 * Pre revolutionary war tensions * John Hancock * Rare title A very rare title from this pre-Revolutionary War era. The front page has results of town meetings at Wallingford and Derby, Connecticut. They are followed by a report from the Boston Gazette which tells of the troubling relationship with England (see), a portion including: * ...I cannot indeed imagine a state of worse slavery than that in which the colonies would be, were they on this occasion to submit--to be not only subject to many hard restraints in acquiring their property, but to hold it...at the disertion of our rules; to have no constitution of government of their own, but to have their laws made & their government moddled by a legislature on the other side of the Atlantic..." with more. Page 2 has some content concerning General Gage and the occupation of Boston (see for portions). The back page has a document from the Provincial Congress concerning the Boston Port Bill, signed in type by: John Hancock, President (see). Other interesting tidbits relating to the coming Revolutionary War. Complete in four pages with a nice engraving of a postboy in the masthead. This issue is worn with some tears at edges and folds, some causing some loss of text. A few small archival mends to pages 2 & 3. Measures 8 1/4 by 13 inches.

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, December 14, 1774 * Pre revolutionary war tensions * John Hancock * Rare title A very rare title from this pre-Revolutionary War era. The front page has results of town meetings at Wallingford and Derby, Connecticut. They are followed by a report from the Boston Gazette which tells of the troubling relationship with England (see), a portion including: * ...I cannot indeed imagine a state of worse slavery than that in which the colonies would be, were they on this occasion to submit--to be not only subject to many hard restraints in acquiring their property, but to hold it...at the disertion of our rules; to have no constitution of government of their own, but to have their laws made & their government moddled by a legislature on the other side of the Atlantic..." with more. Page 2 has some content concerning General Gage and the occupation of Boston (see for portions). The back page has a document from the Provincial Congress concerning the Boston Port Bill, signed in type by: John Hancock, President (see). Other interesting tidbits relating to the coming Revolutionary War. Complete in four pages with a nice engraving of a postboy in the masthead. This issue is worn with some tears at edges and folds, some causing some loss of text. A few small archival mends to pages 2 & 3. Measures 8 1/4 by 13 inches.

550956

10.69.2008

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1775-01-02

MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE; AND THE BOSTON POST-BOY AND ADVERTISER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 2, 1775 * Eve of the Revolutionary War * Nice masthead engraving for display * Rare title Here is an issue from just a few months before the start of the Revolutionary War. The front page has a lengthy address "To the Inhabitants of the Province of Massachusetts Bay" that discusses the political climate in the province, including such statements as: * I saw the small seed of sedition, when it was implanted....I have watched the plant 'till it has become a great tree....I would now induce you to go to work immediately with axes and hatchets, and cut it down; for a two-fold reason, because it is a pest to society, and lest it be felled suddenly by a stronger arm and crush its thousands in the fall And much more, the address concludes on pg. 2, signed in type: Massachusettensis. Interestingly enough, there is also strong rebuttal to this address on page 2, that takes most of a column and concludes on pg 3 with: * Therefore, I firmly believe that the AMERICANS will maintain their FREEDOM, in spite of Tyranny , and continue to defeat the secret Machinations and open Force of their merciless Enemies, who are now, like infernal demons, plotting their Destruction The reply is signed in type: A Son of New England. Page 3 has a report about a meeting of the Freeholders of Boston" which includes some discussion about a reply from Peyton Randolph to a letter from General Gage. The report is signed in type by Samuel Adams, John Hancock & several other gentlemen. Masthead a royal coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Has the subscriber's name written above the masthead, bit of lite rubbing in the masthead, has an archival mend inside to a fold tear in part of the second letter and the meeting report, some lite foxing, otherwise nice.

MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE; AND THE BOSTON POST-BOY AND ADVERTISER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 2, 1775 * Eve of the Revolutionary War * Nice masthead engraving for display * Rare title Here is an issue from just a few months before the start of the Revolutionary War. The front page has a lengthy address "To the Inhabitants of the Province of Massachusetts Bay" that discusses the political climate in the province, including such statements as: * I saw the small seed of sedition, when it was implanted....I have watched the plant 'till it has become a great tree....I would now induce you to go to work immediately with axes and hatchets, and cut it down; for a two-fold reason, because it is a pest to society, and lest it be felled suddenly by a stronger arm and crush its thousands in the fall And much more, the address concludes on pg. 2, signed in type: Massachusettensis. Interestingly enough, there is also strong rebuttal to this address on page 2, that takes most of a column and concludes on pg 3 with: * Therefore, I firmly believe that the AMERICANS will maintain their FREEDOM, in spite of Tyranny , and continue to defeat the secret Machinations and open Force of their merciless Enemies, who are now, like infernal demons, plotting their Destruction The reply is signed in type: A Son of New England. Page 3 has a report about a meeting of the Freeholders of Boston" which includes some discussion about a reply from Peyton Randolph to a letter from General Gage. The report is signed in type by Samuel Adams, John Hancock & several other gentlemen. Masthead a royal coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Has the subscriber's name written above the masthead, bit of lite rubbing in the masthead, has an archival mend inside to a fold tear in part of the second letter and the meeting report, some lite foxing, otherwise nice.

554186

9.57.2008

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Adams and Hancock signature... Eve of the Revolutionary War...

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1775-01-31

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1775  This is issue number 4 of the famous title which would become the very first American newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence, in its July 6, 1776 issue. Pages 1 and 2 are taken up with proceedings of the Pennsylvania convention of January 23, which had a number of Resolves concerning relations with England, including: "...this Convention most heartily approve of the conduce & proceedings of the Continental Congress...for the preservation of the rights and liberties of the British colonies..." and: "That it is the most earnest wish & desire of this Convention to see harmony restored between Great Britain and the colonies..." and: "that the Committee of Correspondence for this city & liberties of Philadelphia be a standing Committee of Correspondence for the several counties..." and other items which relate to manufactures, etc. Starting on pg. 2 & taking over half of pg. 3 is a: "Plan of An American Manufactory". Complete in four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, measures 8 by 10 inches, very nice condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1775 This is issue number 4 of the famous title which would become the very first American newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence, in its July 6, 1776 issue. Pages 1 and 2 are taken up with proceedings of the Pennsylvania convention of January 23, which had a number of Resolves concerning relations with England, including: "...this Convention most heartily approve of the conduce & proceedings of the Continental Congress...for the preservation of the rights and liberties of the British colonies..." and: "That it is the most earnest wish & desire of this Convention to see harmony restored between Great Britain and the colonies..." and: "that the Committee of Correspondence for this city & liberties of Philadelphia be a standing Committee of Correspondence for the several counties..." and other items which relate to manufactures, etc. Starting on pg. 2 & taking over half of pg. 3 is a: "Plan of An American Manufactory". Complete in four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, measures 8 by 10 inches, very nice condition.

561808

8.n.2009

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2009-08-11T13:40:04-04:00

Supporting the Continental Congress... cat168

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1775-03-02

<div> THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 2, 1775. * Pre Revolutionary War tensions * John Hancock "prepare for war" All of the ftpg. & most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "From Brydone's tour through Sicily and Malta, Letter XXI" with a Palermo dateline. Pg. 3 has a nice item from the Provincial Congress in Cambridge dated Feb. 15 and signed in type by: John Hancock, President, which begins: "Whereas it appears to this Congress...that there is real cause to fear that the reasonable & just applications of this Continent to Great Britain, 'for peace, liberty and safety', will not meet a favourable reception...have reason to apprehend that the sudden destruction of this colony...is intended for refusing, with the other American colonies, tamely to submit to the most ignominious slavery..." with more on their need to prepare quickly for war, including mention of the need for minutemen (see photos). Pg. 2 contains an address by Governor John Penn to the Assembly, which begins: "At a time when the disputes between Great Britain & her colonies are drawing towards an alarming crisis..." with more (see photos). Complete in 4 pgs., some brown spotting to the front leaf but not causing any loss of readability, 8 by 10 inches, generally in very nice condition. </div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 2, 1775. * Pre Revolutionary War tensions * John Hancock "prepare for war" All of the ftpg. & most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "From Brydone's tour through Sicily and Malta, Letter XXI" with a Palermo dateline. Pg. 3 has a nice item from the Provincial Congress in Cambridge dated Feb. 15 and signed in type by: John Hancock, President, which begins: "Whereas it appears to this Congress...that there is real cause to fear that the reasonable & just applications of this Continent to Great Britain, 'for peace, liberty and safety', will not meet a favourable reception...have reason to apprehend that the sudden destruction of this colony...is intended for refusing, with the other American colonies, tamely to submit to the most ignominious slavery..." with more on their need to prepare quickly for war, including mention of the need for minutemen (see photos). Pg. 2 contains an address by Governor John Penn to the Assembly, which begins: "At a time when the disputes between Great Britain & her colonies are drawing towards an alarming crisis..." with more (see photos). Complete in 4 pgs., some brown spotting to the front leaf but not causing any loss of readability, 8 by 10 inches, generally in very nice condition.

219124

4.62.2007

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1775-03-18

<div> THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 18, 1775. * Relief Needed in America</div> <div> * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania </div> <div> </div> <div>The entire front page is taken up with a letter from General Lee in which he pleads for some relief on the troubling situation between England & America, the text including in part: "...it is the cause of Great Britain as well as of America; it is the cause of mankind. Were the principle of taxing America without their consent admitted, Great Britain would that instant be ruined...every good Englishman...must oppose her being taxed by the Parliament of Great Britain...I have besides a particular regard for America; I was long among them and I know them to be the most loyal, affectionate, zealous subjects of the whole empire. General Gage himself must acknowledge the truth of what I advance...when I see a minister violent & tryrannical, like North, mowing down whole communities merely to indulge his hereditary hatred of liberty...I think it the duty of every honest man...to exert his utmost to defeat the diabolical purpose..." with more. Pg. 3 includes an item from Boston which reads in part: "Our meek & tender lambs, the Tory Refugees who have fled to this town for protection, are incessantly inculcating & endeavouring to establish as a fixed principle in the minds of the officers of the army that the people of this province are a set of timid mortals who never can or will stand fire..." with more (see photos). This is followed by a piece from 1745 which speaks very highly of the people of New England (see). This is followed by another great report which includes: "Nothing can be more foolish than to depreciate the valor of the British troops, or of the Americans; both are from the same original stock & both have often demonstrated their heroism. Englishmen love liberty and have spirit to defend it; Americans are made of English blood, have the same love of liberty, and equal spirit to defend it..." with more (see photos). Other news of the day and several ads as well. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, very nice condition. </div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 18, 1775. * Relief Needed in America * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The entire front page is taken up with a letter from General Lee in which he pleads for some relief on the troubling situation between England & America, the text including in part: "...it is the cause of Great Britain as well as of America; it is the cause of mankind. Were the principle of taxing America without their consent admitted, Great Britain would that instant be ruined...every good Englishman...must oppose her being taxed by the Parliament of Great Britain...I have besides a particular regard for America; I was long among them and I know them to be the most loyal, affectionate, zealous subjects of the whole empire. General Gage himself must acknowledge the truth of what I advance...when I see a minister violent & tryrannical, like North, mowing down whole communities merely to indulge his hereditary hatred of liberty...I think it the duty of every honest man...to exert his utmost to defeat the diabolical purpose..." with more. Pg. 3 includes an item from Boston which reads in part: "Our meek & tender lambs, the Tory Refugees who have fled to this town for protection, are incessantly inculcating & endeavouring to establish as a fixed principle in the minds of the officers of the army that the people of this province are a set of timid mortals who never can or will stand fire..." with more (see photos). This is followed by a piece from 1745 which speaks very highly of the people of New England (see). This is followed by another great report which includes: "Nothing can be more foolish than to depreciate the valor of the British troops, or of the Americans; both are from the same original stock & both have often demonstrated their heroism. Englishmen love liberty and have spirit to defend it; Americans are made of English blood, have the same love of liberty, and equal spirit to defend it..." with more (see photos). Other news of the day and several ads as well. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, very nice condition.

218826

3.9.2007

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1775-03-30

<div> 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 begins: "When wicked men, with foul intent, On Britain's ruin strangely bent, Attack'd America, to accomplish this, their base design, They tax tea, coffee, sugar, wine & stamp the deeds of life..." with much more. Pg. 3 includes a letter from Paris to Newport, Rhode Island, which includes: "You are nearly of my opinion respecting the affair between Great Britain & her colonies...Assure yourself Great Britain is not much more quiet than you are--it is almost the general opinion here that a revolt will take place in England if the trade be interrupted between that kingdom & the colonies..." Additional news items and ads as well. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, scattered foxing, nice condition. </div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775. *Cato's LettersPages 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 begins: "When wicked men, with foul intent, On Britain's ruin strangely bent, Attack'd America, to accomplish this, their base design, They tax tea, coffee, sugar, wine & stamp the deeds of life..." with much more. Pg. 3 includes a letter from Paris to Newport, Rhode Island, which includes: "You are nearly of my opinion respecting the affair between Great Britain & her colonies...Assure yourself Great Britain is not much more quiet than you are--it is almost the general opinion here that a revolt will take place in England if the trade be interrupted between that kingdom & the colonies..." Additional news items and ads as well. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, scattered foxing, nice condition.

218828

4.52.2007

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1 A Poem on the troubles in America... palmdesert1

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1775-04-08

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, & that God would restore, preserve, and secure the liberties of all the British American colonies." This issue was published just eleven days before the battle of Lexington & Concord. Complete in 4 pgs., some staining to the ftpg., minor foxing, otherwise nice. Measures about 8 by 10 inches.

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, & that God would restore, preserve, and secure the liberties of all the British American colonies." This issue was published just eleven days before the battle of Lexington & Concord. Complete in 4 pgs., some staining to the ftpg., minor foxing, otherwise nice. Measures about 8 by 10 inches.

218834

4.52.2007

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1 Governor of Connecticut... palmdesert1

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1775-06-07

<div class="MsoNormal">THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 7, 1775. * The desired "Unite Or Die" masthead <h2>This item has already sold! </h2> <h3>It is shown for research/viewing purposes only. Please enjoy !!!</h3> If there was a graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.  The engraving shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a label of a colony (see photo) with the implied message that only by each of the separate colonies uniting under a single cause could the country--the snake--hope to strike back & be successful in defeating the British. This engraving is found in most history books, but very rarely is it found on a period newspaper and available on the open market.Here is a genuine issue of this <st1:city xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"><st1:place st="on">Philadelphia</st1:place></st1:city> newspaper which incorporated this engraving into its masthead for a short period during the beginning months of the Revolutionary War. A piece from the masthead was lost but has been expertly and archivally repaired with actual 18th century newsprint with the lost type replaced as well (for pg. 1 only), making this repair somewhat unnoticeable at a distance (see photos). The original loss did not touch the snake but rather a corner of the border and four of the letters in the title.Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with: "The Act of Parliament for restraining the Trade of all the Colonies except Nantucket, Nova-Scotia, St. Lawrence, <st1:city xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1">New-York</st1:city>, <st1:state xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1">North Carolina</st1:state> and <st1:country-region xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"><st1:place st="on">Georgia</st1:place></st1:country-region>." With the conclusion on pg. 4, affected by the loss of type due to the back leaf repair. Although the text within would seem to have a minor affect on the desirability of this issue, there is some nice content on page 3. Included is a Resolve from the Provincial Congress at <st1:state xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"><st1:place st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state> which includes: "...to furnish themselves with necessary arms & ammunition; to use all diligence to perfect themselves in the military art, and if necessary, to form themselves into companies for that purpose, until the further orders of this Congress." And this is followed by a very nice & detailed: "Circumstantial Account of the late <st1:city xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1">Battle</st1:city> at <st1:city xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1">Chelsea</st1:city>, <st1:placename xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1">Hog</st1:placename><st1:placetype xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1">sland</st1:placetype>, etc. in <st1:state xmlns:st1="http://unknownprefix/st1" st="on" st1="http://unknownprefix/st1"><st1:place st="on">Massachusetts"</st1:place></st1:state> (see photos).There is other war-related content on page 3 as well, as seen in the photos below.</div> Complete in four pages save for the loss & repair at the top of both leaves as shown in the photos. Some archival mends at the blank inside spine, two small red wax spots at the bottom of the front page, otherwise rather nice. An exceedingly rare opportunity for a most desirable, displayable, and uncommon item.

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 7, 1775. * The desired "Unite Or Die" masthead This item has already sold! It is shown for research/viewing purposes only. Please enjoy !!! If there was a graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a label of a colony (see photo) with the implied message that only by each of the separate colonies uniting under a single cause could the country--the snake--hope to strike back & be successful in defeating the British. This engraving is found in most history books, but very rarely is it found on a period newspaper and available on the open market.Here is a genuine issue of this Philadelphia newspaper which incorporated this engraving into its masthead for a short period during the beginning months of the Revolutionary War. A piece from the masthead was lost but has been expertly and archivally repaired with actual 18th century newsprint with the lost type replaced as well (for pg. 1 only), making this repair somewhat unnoticeable at a distance (see photos). The original loss did not touch the snake but rather a corner of the border and four of the letters in the title.Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with: "The Act of Parliament for restraining the Trade of all the Colonies except Nantucket, Nova-Scotia, St. Lawrence, New-York, North Carolina and Georgia." With the conclusion on pg. 4, affected by the loss of type due to the back leaf repair. Although the text within would seem to have a minor affect on the desirability of this issue, there is some nice content on page 3. Included is a Resolve from the Provincial Congress at New York which includes: "...to furnish themselves with necessary arms & ammunition; to use all diligence to perfect themselves in the military art, and if necessary, to form themselves into companies for that purpose, until the further orders of this Congress." And this is followed by a very nice & detailed: "Circumstantial Account of the late Battle at Chelsea, Hogsland, etc. in Massachusetts" (see photos).There is other war-related content on page 3 as well, as seen in the photos below. Complete in four pages save for the loss & repair at the top of both leaves as shown in the photos. Some archival mends at the blank inside spine, two small red wax spots at the bottom of the front page, otherwise rather nice. An exceedingly rare opportunity for a most desirable, displayable, and uncommon item.

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2007-11-10T10:12:15-05:00

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1775-06-20

<div>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 Massachusetts Bay. America...(has) already grappled with those two serpents sent for her destruction..." and "...the American alledge that what they now contend for is that reasonable portion of liberty with which they were chartered as their birthright..." and more. Pg. 3 has a report noting the troops of General Gage being in motion.  Pg. 3 also has a report from Congress: "To the Oppressed Inhabitants of Canada" which begins: "Alarmed by the designs of an arbitrary ministry to extirpate the rights & liberties of all America, a sense of common danger conspired with the dictates of humanity in urging us to call your attention...to this very important object..." with much more., including mention that "...the taking the fort & military stores at Ticonderoga & Crown Point & the armed vessels on the lake was dictated by the great law of self preservation; they were intended to annoy us..." with more.  A fine issue from near the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Four pages, many ads, very nice condition.</div>

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 Massachusetts Bay. America...(has) already grappled with those two serpents sent for her destruction..." and "...the American alledge that what they now contend for is that reasonable portion of liberty with which they were chartered as their birthright..." and more. Pg. 3 has a report noting the troops of General Gage being in motion. Pg. 3 also has a report from Congress: "To the Oppressed Inhabitants of Canada" which begins: "Alarmed by the designs of an arbitrary ministry to extirpate the rights & liberties of all America, a sense of common danger conspired with the dictates of humanity in urging us to call your attention...to this very important object..." with much more., including mention that "...the taking the fort & military stores at Ticonderoga & Crown Point & the armed vessels on the lake was dictated by the great law of self preservation; they were intended to annoy us..." with more. A fine issue from near the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Four pages, many ads, very nice condition.

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