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121028
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1730 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some quite fascinating.Also a partial red-inked tax stamp. An archival repair at the spine margin. Note that the photo is "generi... See More
$37.00
121035
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL, OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, 1734 A nice "typical" newspaper from England from the time when George Washington was just two years old! Various news and many ads, a few of which have small illustrations. Complete in 4 pages & measuring about 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches and in nice condition. The photo below is "generic" but the issue you recei... See More
$42.00
* 1st successful magazine in America
* Rare Colonial original
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accou... See More $140.00
* Very rare Colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of R... See More $140.00
This is unquestionably one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Frankli... See More $1,950.00
* Famous Benjamin Franklin issue
* Very rare & highly desirable
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of page 4 which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by ... See More $2,800.00
* Excerpt of a Benjamin Franklin letter re: lightning rods.
* Pelican print
* Jamaica Earthquakes
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first perio... See More $120.00
* A poem to Benjamin Franklin
* Mention of his lightning rod
Near the back of the issue is a poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" (see photos for full text).
At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application ... See More $66.00
* The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies
Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place... See More $68.00
* Early Mention of George Washington
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
... See More $220.00
* Pre Rev. War Carribbean map
* Early electricity experiments
* Similar to Benjamin Franklin Kite
The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). But of greater significance is the great foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLA... See More $340.00
* Early George Washington
* Music composer George F. Handel death
* Map of Toulon
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading:
* Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 yea... See More $135.00
* Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
* Pre Revolutionary War era
The front page has a "musically significant" report reading: "By the death of Mr. Handel, who died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor-Square, on Saturday last (and not before) a considerable pension rever... See More $190.00
* From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin
The front page contains an Act from the Penna. Assembly for a lottery for
* ...erecting a house of worship in the borough of Lancaster for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation...
Page 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia,... See More $175.00
Various content with news of the ... See More $260.00
This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date.
An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a page 2 item:
* The late disputes... See More $185.00
* Nice colonial newspaper
The entire front page is taken up with various advertisements, including four runaway "Reward" ads.
Page 2 has news from Madrid and London, as well as datelines from Charlestown (Charleston), South Carolina, Philadelphia and New York. The Charleston content includes mention of troubles with the Creek... See More $235.00
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
* Once owned by Benjamin Franklin
Just a few years previous to this date the newspaper was published by its then owner Benjamin Franklin, and his named appeared in the imprint at the bottom of page 4
Among the front page ads is one reading: "TO BE SOLD, A Likely Negroe We... See More $258.00
* Rare Colonial original
This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date.
The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week o... See More $185.00
The entire front page is taken up with: "A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" complaining about how the different br... See More $172.00
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania issue
* Post Benjamin Franklin issue
A nice colonial newspaper with a coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "Proposals For Enlarging the Plan of the American Society...for Promoting Useful Knowledge..." (see).
Page 2 has various news... See More $230.00
* Rare Colonial original
* Benjamin Franklin
This is the "supplement" issue of this short-lived colonial newspaper. The publisher had Loyalist leanings, causing the demise of the paper before the outbreak of war.
Page 2 has a report from Charleston noting: "Both house of assembly i Geor... See More $97.00
Inside is an interesting article on the role of Government and Providence in relation to public welfare and government debt. It begins, "The political disease seems to be near a crisis...". Several hundred years later the topic continues to be at the forefront of public discourse. Also within this issue is a mention of "A Portugal Me... See More $60.00
* Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate
* Pre revolutionary war original
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits.This was the first periodical to use... See More $255.00
* Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate
* Pre revolutionary war original
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits.This was the first periodical to use the word... See More $255.00
Page 6 has a report from ... See More $315.00
* Nice Colonial Pennsylvania issue
* Handsome masthead engraving
This was the newspaper which Benjamin Franklin owned for many years, turning it into an exceedingly successful--and profitable--enterprise. His name appeared in the imprint through 1765.
The front page mostly has items from London. Page 2 has more n... See More $215.00
A page 2 report from London notes: "... See More $195.00
* Very rare 18th century American title
* Colonial original reading
This was the newspaper which was printed & published by Benjamin Franklin for most of its life, in fact his name appeared in the imprint through 1765.
The front page includes a letter from a committee of merchants in Philadelphia to the same in London, in... See More $250.00
* John Hancock
* Samuel Adams
* Pre revolutionary war original from the enemy
Inside under "America" is a report stating the John Hancock, Samuel Adams & two others were elected by the "Freeholders" to represent them in the "General Court or Assembly".
Under "Ireland" is word that: "...Cap... See More $45.00
* Rare Paul Revere masthead engraving issue
* Pre revolutionary war era
The masthead of this issue was engraved by Paul Revere. The engraving features Columbia releasing a bird from a cage, with a view of Boston in the background. Content includes an extract of a letter from London on page 2 that says:
&qu... See More $530.00
* Benjamin Franklin appointed agent to United Kingdom
Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Compl... See More $39.00
* Samuel Adams chosen for clerk
* Pre Revolutionary War era
An inside page contains a report from a Boston letter concerning political events in that town, and which mentions "...the House then made choice of Mr. Samuel Adams for their clerk...". The article goes on to report other political happenings, taking an entire column. C... See More $40.00
One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...
566919
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 21, 1735 An extremely rare newspaper which began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspaper in all of the Middle Colonies, and only the fourth newspaper published in all of the American colonies.
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonia
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$2,235.00
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonia
Revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania... The Great Awakening...
575217
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, March 19, 1743 * 1st successful magazine in America
* Rare Colonial original
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accou... See More $140.00
The Great Awakening... Early colonial imprint...
577412
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, April 2, 1743 * Very rare Colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of R... See More $140.00
Speech of Polly Baker (an early Franklin)...
Much re: Genoa, Italy...
579991
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1747 Inside includes the well-known "Speech of Molly Baker" which is actually an early piece by Benjamin Franklin (see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Speech_of_Polly_Baker).
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and Execution of the late Lord Lovat & some Further Particulars of his Life"
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$175.00
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and Execution of the late Lord Lovat & some Further Particulars of his Life"
A very early newspaper printed by Benjamin Franklin...
586389
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 2, 1747-8 The reason for the double date is for the two calendars in use at the time. Under the Julian calendar the year would be 1747; under the Gregorian calendar (used today) the year would be 1748.This is unquestionably one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Frankli... See More $1,950.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin... ready to be displayed on the wall...
579368
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 6, 1749* Famous Benjamin Franklin issue
* Very rare & highly desirable
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of page 4 which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by ... See More $2,800.00
Extract of a Benjamin Franklin letter...
Article On Electricity... Pelican print...
579992
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1750* Excerpt of a Benjamin Franklin letter re: lightning rods.
* Pelican print
* Jamaica Earthquakes
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first perio... See More $120.00
Ben Franklin's newspaper from 1750...
586666
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 21, 1750 This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin's imprint only appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette through 1765, and many issues of this period are found without the imprint as it often appeared on the advertising leaf, commonly thrown away b... See More
$525.00
Footnote mentions Ben Franklin...
564031
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1750
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
There
... See More
$78.00
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
There
Benjamin Franklin Receives Reward...
205632
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: November, 1753 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. This issue includes a brief mention of Benjamin Franklin receiving a reward for his accomplishments in the field of elec... See More
$58.00
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
552880
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1754 * A poem to Benjamin Franklin
* Mention of his lightning rod
Near the back of the issue is a poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" (see photos for full text).
At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application ... See More $66.00
Early George Washington in 1754......
539338
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1754.
* Very early George Washington
* America Colonies
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three ti
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$200.00
* Very early George Washington
* America Colonies
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three ti
Albany Congress...
Benjamin Franklin's Plan for the Union...
567385
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1754* The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies
Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place... See More $68.00
Early mention of George Washington...
562525
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755* Early Mention of George Washington
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
... See More $220.00
Much like Ben Franklin's kite experiment... Map of the Caribbean...
569457
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 * Pre Rev. War Carribbean map
* Early electricity experiments
* Similar to Benjamin Franklin Kite
The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). But of greater significance is the great foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLA... See More $340.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Map of Toulon...
545432
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ map and shells plate)* Early George Washington
* Music composer George F. Handel death
* Map of Toulon
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading:
* Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 yea... See More $135.00
Death of Handel... Early mention of George Washington...
554268
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1759 * Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
* Pre Revolutionary War era
The front page has a "musically significant" report reading: "By the death of Mr. Handel, who died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor-Square, on Saturday last (and not before) a considerable pension rever... See More $190.00
From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin...
541844
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1767* From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin
The front page contains an Act from the Penna. Assembly for a lottery for
* ...erecting a house of worship in the borough of Lancaster for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation...
Page 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia,... See More $175.00
Relations between England and America...
558645
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 19, 1767 The masthead features a nice engraving of a coat-of-arms, making this a displayable issue. A nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania just 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. And this is the newspaper once owned by Benjamin Franklin, his imprint appearing on the newspaper up through 1765.Various content with news of the ... See More $260.00
Once owned & printed by Ben Franklin...
562335
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1767 The masthead features a nice engraving of what was then Pennsylvania's coat-of-arms (see). This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date.
An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a page 2 item:
* The late disputes... See More $185.00
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
557305
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 9, 1767* Nice colonial newspaper
The entire front page is taken up with various advertisements, including four runaway "Reward" ads.
Page 2 has news from Madrid and London, as well as datelines from Charlestown (Charleston), South Carolina, Philadelphia and New York. The Charleston content includes mention of troubles with the Creek... See More $235.00
Colonial Pennsylvania... Once published by Ben Franklin...
565634
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 23, 1767 * Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
* Once owned by Benjamin Franklin
Just a few years previous to this date the newspaper was published by its then owner Benjamin Franklin, and his named appeared in the imprint at the bottom of page 4
Among the front page ads is one reading: "TO BE SOLD, A Likely Negroe We... See More $258.00
Female jury...
1767 Colonial Pennsylvania...
550862
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1767
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin !
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date
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$235.00
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin !
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date
A very nice colonial Pennsylvania newspaper...
559422
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, October 29, 1767* Rare Colonial original
This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date.
The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week o... See More $185.00
Ben Franklin, and more...
585069
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Jan. 25, 1768 Page 2 has a report of the death of the Duke of York which includes a nice engraving of his coffin, showing the position of the pall bearers and others (see). More on the funeral further into the issue. Also: "They write from New York that a resolution has been taken to establish public companies of artizans who were to be endowed with certain p... See More
$190.00
Once owned by Ben Franklin...
586871
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1768 Certainly one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial period, having been made famous--and very successful--by Ben Franklin, whose name appeared in the imprint up to just 3 years prior to this date.The entire front page is taken up with: "A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" complaining about how the different br... See More $172.00
Newspaper previously owned by Ben Franklin...
569338
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 17, 1768 * Rare Colonial Pennsylvania issue
* Post Benjamin Franklin issue
A nice colonial newspaper with a coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "Proposals For Enlarging the Plan of the American Society...for Promoting Useful Knowledge..." (see).
Page 2 has various news... See More $230.00
From colonial Boston... Ben Franklin...
569415
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1768 * Rare Colonial original
* Benjamin Franklin
This is the "supplement" issue of this short-lived colonial newspaper. The publisher had Loyalist leanings, causing the demise of the paper before the outbreak of war.
Page 2 has a report from Charleston noting: "Both house of assembly i Geor... See More $97.00
Nice colonial America newspaper...
572898
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, May 9, 1768 This colonial newspaper is taken up with a variety of articles including: "An Account of the Family of Douglas "The Use of Turnips & Method of Laying them up in Winter" "Method of Curing Cattle that are Swelled or Hoved" and a "Letter from a Gentleman in Ireland to his Friend in London" (see) There are many advertisemen... See More
$138.00
Governemnt's role in the public welfare vs. debt...
579705
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 14, 1768Inside is an interesting article on the role of Government and Providence in relation to public welfare and government debt. It begins, "The political disease seems to be near a crisis...". Several hundred years later the topic continues to be at the forefront of public discourse. Also within this issue is a mention of "A Portugal Me... See More $60.00
1768 Colonial Boston original...
573465
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, June 6, 1768 The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Under reports from London is: "...Letters from Boston, New England, mention that the late public spirit for establishing new manufactures was greatly subsided, the adventurers having met with nothing but ... See More
$133.00
Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate...
549702
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768* Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate
* Pre revolutionary war original
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits.This was the first periodical to use... See More $255.00
Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate...
562363
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 * Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate
* Pre revolutionary war original
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits.This was the first periodical to use the word... See More $255.00
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshened Acts are repealed...
549051
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty...". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". and takes over a full column.Page 6 has a report from ... See More $315.00
Imports, exports... Yankee Doodle...
583780
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 6, 1769 The front page has an interesting article about: "...George being now master of the ceremonies made the music play just as he pleased; and one night...he swore he would exhibit to the company a dance which had never been attempted but in North America. 'Twas in vain that his friends, observing the sta... See More
$190.00
Handsome colonial Philadelphia newspaper...
566808
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 9, 1769 * Nice Colonial Pennsylvania issue
* Handsome masthead engraving
This was the newspaper which Benjamin Franklin owned for many years, turning it into an exceedingly successful--and profitable--enterprise. His name appeared in the imprint through 1765.
The front page mostly has items from London. Page 2 has more n... See More $215.00
Farmer's Letters from Mr. Dickinson...
566704
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, April 3, 1769 Inside has an extract of a letter from a "Gentleman in London to his friend" in Philadelphia which describes a meeting with Mr. Wilkes in the Kings Bench Prison, mentioning that Mr. Wilkes is "...an Enthusiast for American Liberty .... He inquired in a particular Manner after Mr. Dickinson: His Farmers Letters, he... See More
$235.00
Suspending some hated Acts of Parliament...
558536
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, May 8, 1769 An inside page has a letter which talks of concerns about relations with America. Included is a mention of the East India Company, a report from the Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex, with block signature of John Wilkes, and a lengthy report out of Philadelphia (see photos). A page 2 report from London notes: "... See More $195.00
America struggles with the British...
558775
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769 The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue. One portion includes: "...If the people are indeed in r... See More
$188.00
Formerly published by Benjamin Franklin...
564205
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, August 31, 1769 * Very rare 18th century American title
* Colonial original reading
This was the newspaper which was printed & published by Benjamin Franklin for most of its life, in fact his name appeared in the imprint through 1765.
The front page includes a letter from a committee of merchants in Philadelphia to the same in London, in... See More $250.00
John Hancock... Samuel Adams...
555220
LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, June 16, 1770* John Hancock
* Samuel Adams
* Pre revolutionary war original from the enemy
Inside under "America" is a report stating the John Hancock, Samuel Adams & two others were elected by the "Freeholders" to represent them in the "General Court or Assembly".
Under "Ireland" is word that: "...Cap... See More $45.00
Masthead by Paul Revere...
551458
THE BOSTON GAZETTE, AND COUNTRY JOURNAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1770* Rare Paul Revere masthead engraving issue
* Pre revolutionary war era
The masthead of this issue was engraved by Paul Revere. The engraving features Columbia releasing a bird from a cage, with a view of Boston in the background. Content includes an extract of a letter from London on page 2 that says:
&qu... See More $530.00
Samuel Adams and John Hancock mention...
Regulators in North Carolina... leading to pre-war bloodshed...
567722
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1771 This issue contains news from America "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at Savannah on the 23d past. On the 24th the new elected Commons House of Assembly unanimously re-chose the Hon. Noble Wimberly Jones, Esq; for their Speaker; but he being disapproved of by the Governor, they, the same day, unan... See More
$88.00
Colonial issue with nice content...
586504
THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, Oct. 29, 1771 A nice engraving in the masthead. The front page has: "A Proclamation" By the Governor" for a day of thanksgiving & praise, signed in type: T. Hutchinson. The front page also has much news from London, one item noting: "It is said, in regard to the colonies, that all due obedience to the Mother Country will be ins... See More
$225.00
Ben Franklin appointed agent...
573686
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 19, 1771 * Benjamin Franklin appointed agent to United Kingdom
Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Compl... See More $39.00
Sam Adams is selected...
574393
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1772 * Samuel Adams chosen for clerk
* Pre Revolutionary War era
An inside page contains a report from a Boston letter concerning political events in that town, and which mentions "...the House then made choice of Mr. Samuel Adams for their clerk...". The article goes on to report other political happenings, taking an entire column. C... See More $40.00
Seizure of John Hancock's ship & the troubles which followed...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 17, 1773 All of pages 1 and 2 and some of pg. 3 are taken up with the letters of then Massachusetts lieut. governor Thomas Hutchinson from 1768 relating to the non-payment of customs and the troubles which resulted including mention of John Hancock (his ship "Liberty" was seized for non-payment of duties) with a portion reading: "...In the... See More
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Much on the Hutchinson letters & the troubles in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 26, 1773 Over half a page is taken up with further discussion of the controversial letters of Mr. Hutchinson, governor of Massachusetts and a devout Loyalist, as his comments relate to the problems with collecting revenues and the seizure of John Hancock's ship "Liberty", portions including: "...they give an account of a riot at Boston upo... See More
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