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

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2009-11-03T11:23:44-05:00

1750-10-25

A single sheet document from the "Supreme Court...Province of New York at the city Hall of the City of New York...the twenty fifth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and fifty." This concerns a case between John Owen and Samuel Burling in: "...the matters in controversy...to be referred to the arbitration and official determination...any three of them shall..make report thereof to this court with all convenient speed." with signatures (see). Noted as "a true copy" of the period since obviously copy machines did not exist. Nice handwriting, measures 8 1/4 by 12 inches, mild wear at the edges, piece from upper left where seal was is removed, some notations on the reverse including the date filed being "17 January 1750" (using the old calendar).

A single sheet document from the "Supreme Court...Province of New York at the city Hall of the City of New York...the twenty fifth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and fifty." This concerns a case between John Owen and Samuel Burling in: "...the matters in controversy...to be referred to the arbitration and official determination...any three of them shall..make report thereof to this court with all convenient speed." with signatures (see). Noted as "a true copy" of the period since obviously copy machines did not exist. Nice handwriting, measures 8 1/4 by 12 inches, mild wear at the edges, piece from upper left where seal was is removed, some notations on the reverse including the date filed being "17 January 1750" (using the old calendar).

564622

12.39.2009

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2009-11-03T11:23:44-05:00

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1753-11-01

THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, November 1, 1753 * Very rare title * Colonial New York original This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates. As noted in a book published exclusively about this periodical, this was one of the most important publications of 18th century America. The Independent Reflector writers were young, well-educated lawyers who led an anti-government clique in New York determined to oppose any tendency of the administration to extend its power. The Reflector urged reforms of all sorts--in the practice of medicine, in methods of fire control, in the constabulary, and in the judiciary. But its greatest fight, which ultimately led to its suppression,was its battle to oppose the establishment of a college in New York controlled by the Church of England & supported by public funds. This four page issue is focused on the thought: "Of Human Nature, the Immortality of the Soul, and Whether it can exist without Thinking." Portions of the letter are seen in the photos. This is a fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 250 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. . American titles from the 1750's are rarely found making this perhaps the earliest American imprint in your collection. Measures about 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, blind embossed library stamp in a bottom corner of the front leaf (difficult to notice),  nice condition.

THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, November 1, 1753 * Very rare title * Colonial New York original This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates. As noted in a book published exclusively about this periodical, this was one of the most important publications of 18th century America. The Independent Reflector writers were young, well-educated lawyers who led an anti-government clique in New York determined to oppose any tendency of the administration to extend its power. The Reflector urged reforms of all sorts--in the practice of medicine, in methods of fire control, in the constabulary, and in the judiciary. But its greatest fight, which ultimately led to its suppression,was its battle to oppose the establishment of a college in New York controlled by the Church of England & supported by public funds. This four page issue is focused on the thought: "Of Human Nature, the Immortality of the Soul, and Whether it can exist without Thinking." Portions of the letter are seen in the photos. This is a fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 250 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. . American titles from the 1750's are rarely found making this perhaps the earliest American imprint in your collection. Measures about 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, blind embossed library stamp in a bottom corner of the front leaf (difficult to notice), nice condition.

554151

4.5.2009

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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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1756-05-31

THE NEW-YORK MERCURY, May 31, 1756  Newspapers from colonial America dated before the 1760's are becoming extremely rare. This is a very nice issue from the midst of the French & Indian War with pages 2 and 3 having some nice war-related content, most of which can be seen in the photos as it is too much to describe here. The front page has an item noting: "...the utmost indignation upon so unjust & daring an attempt as that of invading these kingdoms in revenge for the generous & steady conduct His Majesty has held in maintaining the just rights & possessions of His Crown & subjects in North America, against the unprovoked aggressions & hostilities originally commenced on the part of France...". The war-related content on pages 2 & 3 is more detailed, as can be seen in the photos. Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, and in nice condition. Not only a rare and early title from America, but with good French & Indian War content as well.

THE NEW-YORK MERCURY, May 31, 1756 Newspapers from colonial America dated before the 1760's are becoming extremely rare. This is a very nice issue from the midst of the French & Indian War with pages 2 and 3 having some nice war-related content, most of which can be seen in the photos as it is too much to describe here. The front page has an item noting: "...the utmost indignation upon so unjust & daring an attempt as that of invading these kingdoms in revenge for the generous & steady conduct His Majesty has held in maintaining the just rights & possessions of His Crown & subjects in North America, against the unprovoked aggressions & hostilities originally commenced on the part of France...". The war-related content on pages 2 & 3 is more detailed, as can be seen in the photos. Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, and in nice condition. Not only a rare and early title from America, but with good French & Indian War content as well.

565847

1.58.2010

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Rare & early from the colonies during the French & Indian War... cat172

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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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2009-08-27T15:22:31-04:00

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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.

555769

11.26.2008

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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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1762-06-17

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 17, 1762 * Rare Benjamin Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the bkpg. which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New-Printing-Office, near the Market." (see photos)  Franklin's imprint only appeared in the Penna. Gazette thru 1765, and many issues of this period are not found with the imprint as it often appeared on the advertising leaf, commonly thrown away. This is an issue complete with all four pages and with the Franklin imprint intact. Content includes a pg. 2 report under "St. John, in Antigua" that says: "Upwards of 400 Negroes sailed form hence last Friday, to serve in the Expedition to be commanded by the Earl of Albemarle..." & a bit more. From "Charles-Town, South Carolina" is a report stating that the Upper Creek Indians had made peace with the Spaniards, and that the Lower Creeks were about to do the same. From "Boston" is word that a child in Danvers was attacked by "an Adder" (a poisonous snake), plus a few details. Has all ads on the back page. Has three non-archival mends at the spine, archival mends to a few margins tears, some lite foxing, otherwise good. 4 pages.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 17, 1762 * Rare Benjamin Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the bkpg. which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New-Printing-Office, near the Market." (see photos) Franklin's imprint only appeared in the Penna. Gazette thru 1765, and many issues of this period are not found with the imprint as it often appeared on the advertising leaf, commonly thrown away. This is an issue complete with all four pages and with the Franklin imprint intact. Content includes a pg. 2 report under "St. John, in Antigua" that says: "Upwards of 400 Negroes sailed form hence last Friday, to serve in the Expedition to be commanded by the Earl of Albemarle..." & a bit more. From "Charles-Town, South Carolina" is a report stating that the Upper Creek Indians had made peace with the Spaniards, and that the Lower Creeks were about to do the same. From "Boston" is word that a child in Danvers was attacked by "an Adder" (a poisonous snake), plus a few details. Has all ads on the back page. Has three non-archival mends at the spine, archival mends to a few margins tears, some lite foxing, otherwise good. 4 pages.

560474

8.38.2009

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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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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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1767-07-16

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.

Female jury...

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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1767-10-29

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, October 29, 1767 * Rare Colonial original This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date. The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week or month, Three Negro Lads, they have been used to house work or to work on a wharff...". News reports continue on pages 2 & 3 including items from Boston, New York, New Castle, and Philadelphia. The latter report includes: "On Thursday last His Excellency General GAGE arrived here from New York..." with a bit more (see). The back page is completely taken up with ads, 3 of which are illustrated ship ads. Four pages, very nice engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms in the masthead, great condition. A great example of this famous colonial newspaper.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, October 29, 1767 * Rare Colonial original This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date. The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week or month, Three Negro Lads, they have been used to house work or to work on a wharff...". News reports continue on pages 2 & 3 including items from Boston, New York, New Castle, and Philadelphia. The latter report includes: "On Thursday last His Excellency General GAGE arrived here from New York..." with a bit more (see). The back page is completely taken up with ads, 3 of which are illustrated ship ads. Four pages, very nice engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms in the masthead, great condition. A great example of this famous colonial newspaper.

559422

7.46.2009

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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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1768-03-10

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 10, 1768  * Rare colonial title * Pre revolutionary war * Great masthead engraving A lengthy discourse containing such comments as: "To deny that the parliament of Great-Britain have any right to dispose of our acquired property, and at the same to assert their power to restrain our natural liberty, is really advancing such a paradox in policy, as I shall never attempt to reconcile." Takes all of the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: A Citizen. Page 2 news under Boston mentions: "...that the account of the manufactures now carrying on with so great a spirit in America, hath spread a universal alarm among all the ranks of people in Great-Britain. Another item says: Soon after the meeting of the P------t, Mr.----produced some American news papers which he said contained doctrines of a dangerous, and alarming tendency, and proposed that the printer should be sent for, and the author enquired after..". Page 3 has various news under "Philadelphia", and there is an attached broadside "Postscript" containing an extract of a ship journal which describes some of the hardships endured on a recent voyage, plus news under "Charles-Town" and a few ads. Has a very nice woodcut in the masthead. A four page issue plus the before mentioned broadside which is still attached, has some foxing in the margins, is rejoined inside at the spine with a type of masking tape, broadside has a few minor edge tears, one slightly affecting an ad.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 10, 1768 * Rare colonial title * Pre revolutionary war * Great masthead engraving A lengthy discourse containing such comments as: "To deny that the parliament of Great-Britain have any right to dispose of our acquired property, and at the same to assert their power to restrain our natural liberty, is really advancing such a paradox in policy, as I shall never attempt to reconcile." Takes all of the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: A Citizen. Page 2 news under Boston mentions: "...that the account of the manufactures now carrying on with so great a spirit in America, hath spread a universal alarm among all the ranks of people in Great-Britain. Another item says: Soon after the meeting of the P------t, Mr.----produced some American news papers which he said contained doctrines of a dangerous, and alarming tendency, and proposed that the printer should be sent for, and the author enquired after..". Page 3 has various news under "Philadelphia", and there is an attached broadside "Postscript" containing an extract of a ship journal which describes some of the hardships endured on a recent voyage, plus news under "Charles-Town" and a few ads. Has a very nice woodcut in the masthead. A four page issue plus the before mentioned broadside which is still attached, has some foxing in the margins, is rejoined inside at the spine with a type of masking tape, broadside has a few minor edge tears, one slightly affecting an ad.

208874

1.32.2006

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1768-09-26

<div>POSTSCRIPT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 26, 1768  * Colonial Pennsylvania original * Pre revolutionary war era The front page has a "Six Dollars Reward" for a runaway "convict servant man" with descriptive details and a nice engraving of him (see photos). The remainder of this 4 page issue is also taken up with a wide variety of ads, hence this being a "Postscript" issue. Included are two additional reward ads for runaway servants, an illustrated ad for a stray horse, and other interesting colonial ads as well. Measures about 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition. A nice opportunity for a colonial imprint at a low price.</div>

POSTSCRIPT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 26, 1768 * Colonial Pennsylvania original * Pre revolutionary war era The front page has a "Six Dollars Reward" for a runaway "convict servant man" with descriptive details and a nice engraving of him (see photos). The remainder of this 4 page issue is also taken up with a wide variety of ads, hence this being a "Postscript" issue. Included are two additional reward ads for runaway servants, an illustrated ad for a stray horse, and other interesting colonial ads as well. Measures about 9 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition. A nice opportunity for a colonial imprint at a low price.

212589

6.h9.2006

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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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2007-01-03T15:55:12-05:00

1 Colonial Philadelphia...

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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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1769-01-19

NEW YORK JOURNAL OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Jan. 19, 1769  A handsome coat-of-arms engraving is featured in the masthead. A ftpg. report from Boston notes: "...vessel from Salem...having a cask of sugar on board...supposed had not been properly cleared out, was seized by one of the Custom House officers, who brought a number of Soldiers! to assists...she was soon released. It is very extraordinary that soldiers should be called in upon such occasions...to conceive that the Quartering of Troops in this town is necessary...". Other various news and political discussions of the day, plus many ads as well. Four pages, folio size, partially loose at the spine, generally in very nice condition.

NEW YORK JOURNAL OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Jan. 19, 1769 A handsome coat-of-arms engraving is featured in the masthead. A ftpg. report from Boston notes: "...vessel from Salem...having a cask of sugar on board...supposed had not been properly cleared out, was seized by one of the Custom House officers, who brought a number of Soldiers! to assists...she was soon released. It is very extraordinary that soldiers should be called in upon such occasions...to conceive that the Quartering of Troops in this town is necessary...". Other various news and political discussions of the day, plus many ads as well. Four pages, folio size, partially loose at the spine, generally in very nice condition.

565139

11.80.2009

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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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1769-02-27

PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, February 27, 1769  The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty, translated from the Original Prosa-metro-bombast of Rusticus". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". It is quite lengthy and signed in type: Timothy Sobersides. On the fifth pg. is an ad: "To Be Sold, A Likely Negro woman, about 25 years of age..." On the sixth pg. is a report from "Charlestown [Charleston], South-Carolina" stating that, because of the revenue acts, several resolutions were passed by the province and that they will be strictly observed until the acts are repealed. In the same report it mentions that: "Last Thursday Mrs. Rachel Wilson, a celebrated preacher among the people called Quakers, arrived here by land...she preached to very crowded audiences of different persuasions." The back page has: "Meteorological Observations at Philadelphia". Complete in eight pages which measures about 9 by 12 inches, a few traces of foxing, mostly on the back page. Nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.

PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty, translated from the Original Prosa-metro-bombast of Rusticus". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". It is quite lengthy and signed in type: Timothy Sobersides. On the fifth pg. is an ad: "To Be Sold, A Likely Negro woman, about 25 years of age..." On the sixth pg. is a report from "Charlestown [Charleston], South-Carolina" stating that, because of the revenue acts, several resolutions were passed by the province and that they will be strictly observed until the acts are repealed. In the same report it mentions that: "Last Thursday Mrs. Rachel Wilson, a celebrated preacher among the people called Quakers, arrived here by land...she preached to very crowded audiences of different persuasions." The back page has: "Meteorological Observations at Philadelphia". Complete in eight pages which measures about 9 by 12 inches, a few traces of foxing, mostly on the back page. Nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.

549051

7.99.2008

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1 Hoping to repeal the Acts of Parliament... sup159n

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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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2008-01-15T06:19:38-05:00

Colonial Pennsylvania...

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1769-05-29

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769  * Pre Revolutionary War tensions with British  * Rare American title  The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue. One portion includes: "...If the people are indeed in rebellion--it is a necessary war; but if they neither make nor intend any opposition by force or arms--if they have continued, & do continue, to pay the duties--what is there for the troops to do?..." with more (see photos for portions). Near the back is an item from Boston beginning: "As the welfare, happiness & freedom of America entirely depends on the virtue & prudence of its inhabitants...not to buy themselves...that has imported goods from England contrary to the agreement..." with more, signed: From a Son of Liberty. Other news of the day & various ads. Eight pages, measures 9 3/4 by 12 1/4 inches, some water staining at the margins, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769 * Pre Revolutionary War tensions with British * Rare American title The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue. One portion includes: "...If the people are indeed in rebellion--it is a necessary war; but if they neither make nor intend any opposition by force or arms--if they have continued, & do continue, to pay the duties--what is there for the troops to do?..." with more (see photos for portions). Near the back is an item from Boston beginning: "As the welfare, happiness & freedom of America entirely depends on the virtue & prudence of its inhabitants...not to buy themselves...that has imported goods from England contrary to the agreement..." with more, signed: From a Son of Liberty. Other news of the day & various ads. Eight pages, measures 9 3/4 by 12 1/4 inches, some water staining at the margins, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

558775

6.c.2009

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2009-05-21T09:07:09-04:00

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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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1770-11-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1770  * The Boston Massacre  * British soldiers arraigned  A report on the second page datelined "Boston, New-England, September 6" says: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldeiers...who were indicted for the murder committed in Kingstreet, on...the 5th of March last were arraigned at the...Superior Court... and...pleaded Not Guilty; but their trial...is put off till 23d of October next." Also has a full page engraving & report about a visit to the "dropping Cover" near, Salins, Scotland. Octavo-size, 52 pages, full title/index page has an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead. Little irregular at the spine, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: The Boston Massacre refers to an incident involving the deaths of five civilians at the hands of British troops on March 5, 1770, the legal aftermath of which helped spark the rebellion in some of the British colonies in America, which culminated in the American Revolution. A tense situation because of a heavy British military presence in Boston boiled over to incite brawls between soldiers and civilians and eventually led to troops discharging their muskets after being attacked by a rioting crowd. Three civilians were killed at the scene of the shooting, and two died after the incident.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1770 * The Boston Massacre * British soldiers arraigned A report on the second page datelined "Boston, New-England, September 6" says: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldeiers...who were indicted for the murder committed in Kingstreet, on...the 5th of March last were arraigned at the...Superior Court... and...pleaded Not Guilty; but their trial...is put off till 23d of October next." Also has a full page engraving & report about a visit to the "dropping Cover" near, Salins, Scotland. Octavo-size, 52 pages, full title/index page has an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead. Little irregular at the spine, otherwise in nice condition. wikipedia notes: The Boston Massacre refers to an incident involving the deaths of five civilians at the hands of British troops on March 5, 1770, the legal aftermath of which helped spark the rebellion in some of the British colonies in America, which culminated in the American Revolution. A tense situation because of a heavy British military presence in Boston boiled over to incite brawls between soldiers and civilians and eventually led to troops discharging their muskets after being attacked by a rioting crowd. Three civilians were killed at the scene of the shooting, and two died after the incident.

560786

7.41.2009

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2009-12-11T14:47:40-05:00

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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

1 VERY Rare 1772 COLONIAL AMERICA Boston MA

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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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2009-07-28T14:22:16-04:00

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1773-02-24

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 24, 1773  * Rare Colonial issue * Pre Revolutionary War tensions * Post Benjamin Franklin 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, February 24, 1773 * Rare Colonial issue * Pre Revolutionary War tensions * Post Benjamin Franklin 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

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1773-05-31

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 31, 1773  I have always considered this to be one of the more ornate mastheads of the colonial era, however this issue is damaged. There are several cutouts affecting the front leaf, including a piece from the masthead. The back leaf is unaffected. Offered as a damaged issue.

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 31, 1773 I have always considered this to be one of the more ornate mastheads of the colonial era, however this issue is damaged. There are several cutouts affecting the front leaf, including a piece from the masthead. The back leaf is unaffected. Offered as a damaged issue.

565306

11.79.2009

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49.0

2009-11-21T07:08:58-05:00

Colonial Pennsylvania... cat171

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2008-09-05T11:19:39-04:00

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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1 Colonial Boston with front page "Slaves" ad... sup160b

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2008-01-14T06:39:05-05:00

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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2009-10-02T11:48:03-04:00

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2008-07-29T13:40:51-04:00

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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2008-07-29T13:40:51-04:00

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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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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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1 From Boston in 1774...

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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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2009-01-07T07:27:46-05:00

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

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1775-01-09

THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, dated January 9, 1775 * Revolutionary War about to start * Rare title - Colonial Boston The masthead of this title features an engraving of a heart surrounded by decorative embellishments. A pg. 3 report from "Boston" says, in part: * All the Provincial Assemblies that have met since the continental Congress, have full approved and adopted the Measures agreed upon & recommended by that august Body; and have taken all proper measures to carry the whole into full execution....In the other Colonies where the Assemblies have not yet met, they are all with vigor and unanimity, exerting themselves in the same important and glorious Cause... The back page has a rousing address, reading in part: "...I take this Method to admonish you of the imminent danger we are in --the thick Cloud that gather over our Heads, darkning as it rises and threatning every Moment to burst upon us.... O consider the dreadful destruction that awaits us should these Fellows succeed in their designs....Therefore I say rouse up: we must work in haste, and beat down to destruction the insidious Villains with those who protect them; or die in the Attempt. Rally your respective Companies; thunder in their Ears the Danger they are in..." and much more, signed in type: Dux Insanus Populi Amentis. Front page has stray writing in the upper left margin, lite foxing at the folds with a small hole at the juncture of two folds. Untrimmed and complete in four pages.

THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, dated January 9, 1775 * Revolutionary War about to start * Rare title - Colonial Boston The masthead of this title features an engraving of a heart surrounded by decorative embellishments. A pg. 3 report from "Boston" says, in part: * All the Provincial Assemblies that have met since the continental Congress, have full approved and adopted the Measures agreed upon & recommended by that august Body; and have taken all proper measures to carry the whole into full execution....In the other Colonies where the Assemblies have not yet met, they are all with vigor and unanimity, exerting themselves in the same important and glorious Cause... The back page has a rousing address, reading in part: "...I take this Method to admonish you of the imminent danger we are in --the thick Cloud that gather over our Heads, darkning as it rises and threatning every Moment to burst upon us.... O consider the dreadful destruction that awaits us should these Fellows succeed in their designs....Therefore I say rouse up: we must work in haste, and beat down to destruction the insidious Villains with those who protect them; or die in the Attempt. Rally your respective Companies; thunder in their Ears the Danger they are in..." and much more, signed in type: Dux Insanus Populi Amentis. Front page has stray writing in the upper left margin, lite foxing at the folds with a small hole at the juncture of two folds. Untrimmed and complete in four pages.

552200

8.66.2008

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1 Preparing for the Revolution...

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1775-01-31

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1775  * Continental Congress support * Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original 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 page 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, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1775 * Continental Congress support * Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original 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 page 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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1 Supporting the Continental Congress... cat168

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1775-02-18

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1775  Dated exactly 2 months before the battle of Lexington & Concord and an early issue of this newspaper, being volume one, issue 12. The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part: * ...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the inhabitants, that they have not in the least changed their opinions with respect to the important subject of (the) dispute between the Mother Country and the British Colonies in America & are as well disposed to make a virtuous stand against tyranny and oppression... with more. There is a response signed in type: Committee of Correspondence. Very nice condition. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1775 Dated exactly 2 months before the battle of Lexington & Concord and an early issue of this newspaper, being volume one, issue 12. The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part: * ...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the inhabitants, that they have not in the least changed their opinions with respect to the important subject of (the) dispute between the Mother Country and the British Colonies in America & are as well disposed to make a virtuous stand against tyranny and oppression... with more. There is a response signed in type: Committee of Correspondence. Very nice condition. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches.

549058

7.99.2008

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2008-07-29T13:42:13-04:00

1 Will stand against tyranny & oppression... sup159n

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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.

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