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Revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania... The Great Awakening...
Item #593646
April 9, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, April 9, 1743
* 1st successful magazine in America
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival ... See More
The Great Awakening... Early colonial imprint...
Item #593639
April 16, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, April 16, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America&... See More
The Great Awakening... Early colonial imprint...
Item #597571
December 1, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1, 1744 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & Americ... See More
A very early newspaper printed by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #586389
February 2, 1748
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 2, 1747-8 The reason for the double date is for the two calendars in use at the time. Under the Julian calendar the year would be 1747; under the Gregorian calendar (used today) the year would be 1748.
This is unquestionably one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Frankli... See More
18th century bookplates...
Item #596130
January 1, 1750
An interesting collection of six front boards from 18th century magazine volumes, each having a decorative and very ornate family coat-of-arms bookplate, with the name noted below (see). Most plates measures about 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and are in nice condition.
Nice decorative items. Can be removed from the boards if wanted.
Great map of North America, result of the French & Indian War...
Item #580647
December 2, 1762
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE For The Year 1762 This "Supplement" issue was printed at the end of the year, which has as its lead article a nice report titled: "General Observations on the Preliminaries of Peace, so far as they Relate to the Continent of North America...". which references the terrific map which comes with this issue. This article takes about... See More
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #549048
February 12, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1767
* Rare colonial issue
* 17th century original
Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed, "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier."
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertisements--wh... See More
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #576525
February 12, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 12, 1767 Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed: "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier." (see for the beginning)
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertisements--which are also intriguing.
This new... See More
Once owned & printed by Ben Franklin...
Item #562335
May 7, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 7, 1767 The masthead features a nice engraving of what was then Pennsylvania's coat-of-arms (see).
This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date.
An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a page 2 item: "The late disputes in New York ... See More
Item #538349
July 16, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 16, 1767 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, lon... See More
A very nice colonial Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #559422
October 29, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, October 29, 1767 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, t... See More
Concern for British duties... The Mason Dixon Line...
Item #566700
December 28, 1767
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, December 28, 1767
* Concern for British duties
* The Mason-Dixon Line
Page 2 has a report from Boston being the results of a meeting of freeholders which includes: "...the strongest apprehensions that our invaluable rights and liberties, as men, and British subjects, are greatly affected by a late act of the British parliament, ... See More
Ben Franklin, and more...
Item #585069
January 25, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, January 25, 1768
* Colonial America
* Benjamin Franklin
Page 2 has a report of the death of the Duke of York which includes a nice engraving of his coffin, showing the position of the pall bearers and others (see photos). More on the funeral further into the issue. Also: "They write from New York that a resolution has been taken to establis... See More
Traveling to the upper Mississippi...
Item #554396
February 22, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, February 22, 1768 Inside under "Boston" is a "Copy of a letter from Jonathan Carver at Michillmackinac, to his wife at Montague, Sept. 24, 1767." Carver begins his letter by stating that he spent the previous winter among the "...Naudoussee of the Plains, a roving nation of Indians near the river St. Piere, one of the western branches of the Mis... See More
The King's speech in 1768...
Item #578993
March 10, 1768
* King George III of England
"His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to Both Houses of PARLIAMENT On Thursday the Tenth Day of March, 1768." This is a four page pamphlet measuring 8 by 11 inches with wide margins and in great condition, printed on 3 of the 4 pages (page 2 is blank). Very decorative full title page with an engraving of the royal coat-of-arms.... See More
Colonial Boston...
Item #585315
March 14, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, March 14, 1768 Inside has a report from Providence that: "...this colony...have appointed a committee to draw up an address to his Majesty & write to the Ministry & our Agent relative to the peculiar hardships & distresses the colonies are not labouring under." Other various news of the day from both Europe and the colonies.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by ... See More
Newspaper previously owned by Ben Franklin...
Item #569338
March 17, 1768
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 17, 1768 A nice colonial newspaper with a coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "Proposals For Enlarging the Plan of the American Society...for Promoting Useful Knowledge..." (see).
Page 2 has various news items from Europe, and also includes: "A Proclamation" signed by the governor of Penn... See More
Would reject independence if offered... Regarding representation in Parliament...
Item #585318
April 4, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1768 Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter from the Speaker of the Mass. Assembly to one of the King's Secretaries of State, which includes: "...it seems to be conclusive that as those acts were made with the sole & express purpose of raising a revenue out of America, the subjects here are in those instances unfortunately ... See More
This was once the newspaper Ben Franklin published... Rumblings of trouble with England...
Item #597777
April 21, 1768
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 21, 1768 This was the newspaper made famous by Ben Franklin, as he was the published (and his name appeared in the imprint) through 1765. The masthead features a very detailed engraving of the then Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The top of the front page has a lengthy "revolutionary" letter which complains of the recent Acts of Parliament w... See More
The King is angry at the colonies for encouraging opposition...
Item #585590
July 18, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, July 18, 1768
* King George III
* American tensions
All of pages 1, 2 & 3 are taken up with a detailed report of the island of Corsica, the latter page including a biography of Pascal Paoli which carries over to take close to half of pg. 4.
Near the back under "America" are reports from Charleston and Annapolis, as well as "A Message from the ... See More
Relations between England and America...
Item #590040
August 15, 1768
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 15, 1768 One article begins: "As America has thrown off all kind of allegiance to Great Britain, i.e. denied the authority of King, Lords, and Commons, I have been revolving in my mind what kind of government is most likely to take place on this universal defection..." which then delves into history to consider s... See More
Colonies join in to support their rights in the struggle for liberty...
Item #592319
August 15, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 15, 1768 Inside has an interesting article on mineral water as a curative. The back page has a report concerning trouble with the Indians noting: "...that a chief of the savages of the Chipaway nation...was come to Detroit with several others, & that they were all to go forward by the way of Niagara to Sir William Johnson's...conjectur&#... See More
Discontent brews in the colonies... Taxation without representation...
Item #569444
August 22, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 1768 An inside page item headed: "America" begins: "The last advices from the Creek country inform us that all the men in the upper towns able to bear arms were gone & going out against a body of the Chocktaws & Chickesaws..." with more (see). And a report from Charleston includes: "...that the governor at home se... See More
Discontent brews in the colonies... Taxation without representation...
Item #585615
August 22, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
An inside page item headed: "America" begins: "The last advices from the Creek country inform us that all the men in the upper towns able to bear arms were gone & going out against a body of the Chocktaws & Chickesaws..." with more (see photos). And a report from Charleston i... See More
Tarred and feathered & banished from town...
Item #584921
September 12, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, September 12, 1768
* Tared and Feathered
* Banished from Salem
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War (see below). Much of the earlier pages are taken up with reports from Europe. Further to the back are American reports (see photos), with some reports from Michigan, and a note... See More
Great wealth of content on the troubling relationship with England...
Item #585618
September 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 26, 1768 The entire front page is: "Lord Mansfield's Speech on Wilkes' Outlawry". John Wilkes was a member of Parliament supportive of the American cause. Page 2 contains a letter to the Mass. governor from a committee of 66 towns in the colony, mentioning in part: "...Your excellency cannot be insensible of their universal un... See More
Much on the growing troubles with England...
Item #571082
October 10, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, October 10, 1768
* Colonial New England newspaper
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
A somewhat short-lived colonial newspaper by a publisher with Loyalist leanings. The entire front page is taken up with: "Description of the Anaconda, a monstrous species of Serpent...". Page 3 has: "A Letter from Mr. Voltaire..." signed b... See More
From colonial Boston...
Item #589955
November 14, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, November 14, 1768 Page 5 has much reporting from Charleston, portions including: "...the barracks in this town, then occupied by only about 50 or 60 men, were putting in a condition to receive at least a regiment...orders were received...to withdraw all the King's troops from the outposts & to embark with his whole command for New York...the ... See More
Predicting the coming Revolutionary War... The Regulators of North Carolina...
Item #589996
November 28, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 28, 1768 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "Letters relative to the present critical situation in America." and which includes: "...It makes one tremble to think that because the Americans cannot submit to what is absolutely unconstitutional, they must be bombarded, butchered, and their fine towns reduced to ashes!..." and "...we are a gre... See More
Boston is causing trouble...
Item #590005
December 19, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War New England tensions
* In a rare American title
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Most of the front page is taken up with a continuation of: "Voltaire On History".
An inside page has a report from a navy offi... See More
Boston is causing trouble...
Item #574614
December 19, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, Dec. 19, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War New England tensions
* In a rare American title
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Voltaire On History". An inside page has a report from a navy o... See More
Boston is causing trouble...
Item #590006
December 19, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Dec. 19, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War New England tensions
* In a rare American title
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Most of the front page is taken up with a continuation of: "Voltaire On History".
An inside page has a report from a navy offi... See More
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
Item #571695
December 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, Dec. 26, 1768
* Pro-British ? American colonial newspaper
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colon... See More
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
Item #579571
December 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, Dec. 26, 1768
* Rare pre-Revolutionary War title
* William Tryon - North Carolina
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of t... See More
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
Item #590008
December 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 26, 1768
* Rare Colonial Massachusetts
* Tory leanings
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colony of the Massachuset... See More
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshend Acts are repealed...
Item #549051
February 27, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty...". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". and takes over a full column.
Page 6 has a report from... See More
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshened Acts are repealed...
Item #583353
February 27, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, February 27, 1769
*Townshend Acts Non-Importation
* Sons of Liberty Poem
The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty...". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty ... See More
Representation on Parliament... Right to tax the colonies...
Item #583249
April 24, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 24, 1769
* Colonial PA
Page 2 has an article beginning; "The inhabitants of the New England governments really seem in earnest to promote industry by encouraging home manufactures; for this we are under the greatest advantages..." with much more. It touches on the manufacturing efforts in each of the N... See More
Pressing the King & Parliament for relief for the colonies...
Item #597789
April 24, 1769
NEW-YORK GAZETTE & THE WEEKLY MERCURY, April 24, 1769 The front page has an address from the New York General Assembly to the Parliament in England in which some of the growing troubles between American & England are discussed, mentioning near the end: "...Urged by such weighty & important reasons we presume...to lay before...the wisdom of Parliament...the distresses o... See More
America struggles with the British...
Item #558775
May 29, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769 The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue. One portion includes: "...If the people are indeed in r... See More
Massachusetts Assembly & the governor express their anger...
Item #590093
June 26, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1769
* Colonial
Page 2 has a letter from General Paoli dated at Corsica, March 20, 1769. Much of page 6 is some good content concerning non-importation, portions including: "...the parliament remain fixed in their resolution not to repeal the duty acts this session...They hope the people here will remain as... See More
Massassachusetts Assembly & the governor express their anger...
Item #590095
June 26, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1769
* Colonial
Page 2 has a letter from General Paoli dated at Corsica, March 20, 1769. Much of page 6 is some good content concerning non-importation, portions including: "...the parliament remain fixed in their resolution not to repeal the duty acts this session...They hope the people here will remain as... See More
From colonial Philadelphia...
Item #590129
July 10, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 10, 1769
* Colonial
Page 2 has a comparison to historical times when a mother country failed and its colonies rise, noting in part: "...The fall of the mother country & the rise of irs colony in the above instance ought to be a warning to us, but instead of it, we are treading in her steps...extremely difficult...for a mechanic to... See More
From colonial Philadelphia...
Item #590130
July 10, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 10, 1769 Page 2 has a comparison to historical times when a mother country failed and its colonies rise, noting in part: "...The fall of the mother country & the rise of irs colony in the above instance ought to be a warning to us, but instead of it, we are treading in her steps...extremely difficult...for a mechanic to live in this cou... See More
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #571894
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769
* Rare Colonial, Pennsylvania original reading
* South Carolina non-importation agreement
The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near... See More
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #590801
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the ... See More
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #590802
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the ... See More
From the colonial press of New York...
Item #561414
October 2, 1769
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE AND WEEKLY MERCURY, October 2, 1769
* Very rare colonial issue
* Nice masthead engraving
The masthead features a very nice engraving of the New York coat-of-arms, which includes two Indians.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various messages from the South Carolina Assembly concerning the housing of British troops, one signed in type: Thomas Gage. Pages 2 &am... See More
1769 Colonial Pennsylvania... Fort Pitt...
Item #590885
October 2, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Oct. 2, 1769
* Colonial
A report from Bedford, Pa., begins: "Every thing here is in confusion. The soldiers (who are on their march to Fort Pitt) came here..." with more (see). Other news of the day and a wealth of ads, a few of which are illustrated.
Complete in 8 pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
This newspaper ... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #590892
November 6, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1769 Nice coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this colonial issue displayable. Page 3 has a report which includes: "The Act of Parliament which permits the importation of pig and bar iron from America, duty free, directs that it shall have a mark of stamp upon it..." with more (see). Page 6 has a report concern... See More
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