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One of the earlest Pennsylvania newspapers...
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THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated Nov. 13, 1735.
* One of the earliest PA newspaper to be had
* Very rare
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. A great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben F
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$1,237.00
* One of the earliest PA newspaper to be had
* Very rare
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. A great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben F
Benjamin Franklin Lightning Rod Experiment In 1752...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: July, 1752 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. An article with small illustration of Benjamin Franklin's electricity experiment involving an lightning rod. This issue is i
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$235.00
Benjamin Franklin Receives Reward...
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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
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War!
$255.00
1755 George Washington In French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London dated July, 1755 (no map). Within this issue is an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report r... See More
$145.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1753 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. This is one of the ... See More
$400.00
George Washington...French & Indian War Content...
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THE NEW YORK GAZETTE OR WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 4, 1758.
* George Washington
* Rare Tax Stamp
* French & Indian War
The ftpg. features a very nice Address to the Lt. Governor & Commander in Chief of the colony of New York from the General Assembly concerning the French & Indian War, set in larger than normal type and taking two-thirds of the width of the page (see pho
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$955.00
* George Washington
* Rare Tax Stamp
* French & Indian War
The ftpg. features a very nice Address to the Lt. Governor & Commander in Chief of the colony of New York from the General Assembly concerning the French & Indian War, set in larger than normal type and taking two-thirds of the width of the page (see pho
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 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 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
$105.00
From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 12, 1767 The ftpg. 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...". Pg. 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Boston. The bkpg. is entirely taken... See More
$175.00
Respecting Indian lands...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 3, 1768 The ftpg. has "A Proclamation" and an Act, signed in type by: JOHN PENN, concerning respect for not settling in land not purchased from the Indians. This text takes over half of the front page. Nice coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead makes this colonial newspaper quite displayable. Various news & ads within the 4 pages. A bit irregular at t... See More
$167.00
Stamp Act mention...
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PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1768 Page 2 has a letter taking over a full column, with mention of the Stamp Act plus other tidbits relating to the troubled relations between England & America (see the photos). Page 2 has the list of resolves from New York concerning non-importation, until the Townshend Acts are repealed (quite historic). Also, the Resolve of the New York trades... See More
$267.00
1768 Colonial Philadelphia PA...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Nov. 10, 1768.
* Colonial Pennsylvania
* 1768 General Thomas Gage
* Pre Revolutionary War
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
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$232.00
* Colonial Pennsylvania
* 1768 General Thomas Gage
* Pre Revolutionary War
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
1768 Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1768.
* Colonial Pennsylvania '
* 1768 Philadelphia PA Original
* Slaves And Their Masters
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 a
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$237.00
* Colonial Pennsylvania '
* 1768 Philadelphia PA Original
* Slaves And Their Masters
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 a
Colonial New York, 1769...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR, THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, May 15, 1769.
* Uncommon Colonial Periodical
* New York, New York
An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed com
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$210.00
* Uncommon Colonial Periodical
* New York, New York
An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed com
Ben Franklin is the best friend America ever had...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE & WEEKLY MERCURY, Sept. 25, 1769 This is a nice colonial newspaper by the famed printer Hugh Gaine, printed some six months before the Boston Massacre. Most of the ftpg. content seems to have a religious theme. The inside pgs. have reports from Europe & the colonies, including a letter from Fort Pitt which begins: "I told you in my last we were alarmed at th... See More
$215.00
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770.
* Boston Massacre Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superi
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$55.00
* Boston Massacre Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superi
Boston Massacre defendants pleade "not guilty"... Two plates...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 (the last issue for this date within our inventory). The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Su
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Paul Revere Engraving
1774 Royal American Magazine
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THE ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, dated October, 1774. The title/index page features a nice engraving done by Paul Revere (see photo). Contains various content, however the back five leaves are missing causing this to be a disfigured issue. But the Revere engraving on the titlepage still makes this a displayable issue. Some period notations in the margins of the title page, some wear at the edges, scat... See More
$206.00
John Hancock sees a need to prepare for war...
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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, Preside
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$320.00
* 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, Preside
Much on political discussions in South Carolina...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., April 1, 1775.
* American Revolutionary War era
* Charleston, South Carolina tensions with England
Most of the front page is taken up with a report of the political discussions in "Charlestown" (Charleston, South Carolina), mentioning those who were elected in Provincial Congress. Among the various items at the meeting reported here is: "They rea
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$297.00
* American Revolutionary War era
* Charleston, South Carolina tensions with England
Most of the front page is taken up with a report of the political discussions in "Charlestown" (Charleston, South Carolina), mentioning those who were elected in Provincial Congress. Among the various items at the meeting reported here is: "They rea
Capture of Ticonderoga...
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DUNLAP'S PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 5, 1775 The entire ftpg. is taken up with ads, one of which is illustrated being a "Twenty Dollars Reward" for a stolen mare, with details (see). The ftpg. features a large & very ornately engraved masthead with a 3 masthead ship as the central focus, however a hole at the center of it does deter (see). Almo... See More
$455.00
Washington named Commander-In-Chief...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 16, 1775 Half a column on the ftpg. is taken up with a report headed: "America" with a Williamsburg, Virginia dateline, mostly being: "...joint address of the Hon. council & House of burgesses of Virginia..." which concern the raiding of the arsenal at Williamsburg by the colonists which was a hotly disputed incident at th... See More
$98.00
On the Olive Branch Petition... Setting the tone for war...
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EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 21, 1775 A nice issue from the early part of the Revolutionary War with a page 3 address of Congress to the King which relates to the Olive Branch Petition. It is prefaced with: "The Twelve United Colonies of America, by their delegates in Congess, have sent over another very long address to...Great Britain dated July 8th 1775, in which they com... See More
$97.00
Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1775 * John Hancock letter to Parliament
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the... See More $95.00
Provincal Congress Meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
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$476.00
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
Fife & drummer wanted... Unauthorized edition of Common Sense...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1776 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a detailed description on how to make saltpetre (potassium nitrate), one of the principal ingredients in the making of gunpowder. Pg. 3 contains several reports from Congress with a Jan. 17, 1776 dateline (see photos). The bkpg. contains a small ad reading: "A New Edition of COMMON SENSE is ... See More
$540.00
French are supportive of an independent America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 23, 1776 Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with reports of ships trading in the Caribbean & related news. Also on the ftpg. is:
"The French appear exceedingly friendly to the American cause which they would have promoted by a much larger supply of arms & ammunition than they have hitherto imported had they not b... See More
$640.00
From Philadelphia in 1776 with good war-related content...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 1, 1776.
* Great year to have
* Revolutionay War news
Almost among the most desirable of issues from the 18th century is one from Philadelphia in 1776. This city & year will be paired forever in our knowledge of American history. And better yet this is the newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin. The entire ftpg. is taken up with vari
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$715.00
* Great year to have
* Revolutionay War news
Almost among the most desirable of issues from the 18th century is one from Philadelphia in 1776. This city & year will be paired forever in our knowledge of American history. And better yet this is the newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin. The entire ftpg. is taken up with vari
Nice content on the Revolutionary War...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 26, 1778 The ftpg. has a desertion ad for a solder from Col. Wyllys' regiment (see). Half of the ftpg. is taken up with a "Speech of the Right Hon. the Earl of Abington in the House of Lords" with most of the comments concerning the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...that the American prisoners in this country (men who are made prison... See More
$395.00
John Hancock document...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 18, 1776 * John Hancock Document
* Meeting on the "4th of July..."
Nearly half of the front page has an address: "To the Privates of the Several Battalions of Military Associators in the Province of Pennsylvania" which tells of the organizing of the military, beginning: "The Honorable Congress having ... See More $800.00
Reading the Declaration of Independence...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, July 9, 1776.
* Declaration of Independence reading
* from July 1776 Philadelphia PA
This was the very first issue this title published after the issue of July 6 (was a tri-weekly) which contained the very first printing of the Declaration of Independence in any newspaper. This date precedes the of issue of the Pennsylvania Journal and the Pennsylvania Gazet
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$9,250.00
* Declaration of Independence reading
* from July 1776 Philadelphia PA
This was the very first issue this title published after the issue of July 6 (was a tri-weekly) which contained the very first printing of the Declaration of Independence in any newspaper. This date precedes the of issue of the Pennsylvania Journal and the Pennsylvania Gazet
The Declaration of Independence...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776.(This item has already sold. However, we seek to find new ones on a regular basis. If you have interest, please let us know so we can contact you if we obtain another.)
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find... See More $3,650.00
1776 Importance of Long Island...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 (does not include the map) Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to ... See More
$160.00
Battle of White Plains...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., Oct. 31, 1776.
* Battle of White Plains Nerw York NY
* Great year to have
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previ
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$749.00
* Battle of White Plains Nerw York NY
* Great year to have
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previ
Much nice Revolutionary War content...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 6, 1777 Among the many front page reports are items including: "...we learn that when the Howe's Proclamation was proffered to the American prisoners to sign (notwithstanding they were confined on board a guard ship & told that General Howe had got possession of Philadelphia) they, like true Americans, to a man, nobly disdained to d... See More
$385.00
General Gates issues an order concerning British deserters...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, PA March 20, 1777.* British Deseters
* Revolutionary War original from America
Most of the front page is "An Act to impower the Justices of Peace...to do & perform certain matters...".
Pg. 2 has a lengthy article concerning the value of a constitution, signed in type: Charles Willson Peale. Pg. 2 also has a nice lette... See More $424.00
John Hancock...Button Gwinnett...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 15, 1777.
* John Hancock
* Button Gwinnett
The front page has a detailed advertisement offering a reward for various men who "Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware..."
A pg. 2 report from "Charlestown" (Charleston) includes a rare mention of a Declaration signer with: "...The Hon. Burton Gwinnet [si
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$350.00
* John Hancock
* Button Gwinnett
The front page has a detailed advertisement offering a reward for various men who "Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware..."
A pg. 2 report from "Charlestown" (Charleston) includes a rare mention of a Declaration signer with: "...The Hon. Burton Gwinnet [si
Thomas Paine's "The American Crisis" series...
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THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, May 31, 1777.
* The Crisis by Thomas Paine
* Revolutionary War era Providence RI
In 1776 Thomas Paine, a soldier in Washington's army, began publishing a series of essays entitled "The American Crisis" in some effort to bolster the sagging spirits of the American soldiers in their cause against the British. The war was not going we
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$680.00
* The Crisis by Thomas Paine
* Revolutionary War era Providence RI
In 1776 Thomas Paine, a soldier in Washington's army, began publishing a series of essays entitled "The American Crisis" in some effort to bolster the sagging spirits of the American soldiers in their cause against the British. The war was not going we
The Revolutionary War to end soon? Ben Franklin negociating with the French...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1777.
* Mention of General Howe
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$64.00
* Mention of General Howe
* Ben Franklin
Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret expedition not
Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret expedition not
Jewish restrictions in Venice... Green Mountain Boys... Franklin's famous epitaph...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1777 An inside pg. has a report from Venice reading: "The Senate has just published an order by which the Jews are prohibited to farm any of the public taxes whatsoever; to sell meat or any kind of eatables; to carry on any manufactures; to have warehouses or any dwelling house out of the Ghetto, the place allotted to them in Venice." The same pg
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$115.00
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga.
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 * Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga
* Brandywine & Germantown
The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War" (see photos for the beginning).
This is unquestionably one of the more historic issues of the Revolution... See More $165.00
Lengthy list of military promotions by George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 10, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. If you want a newspaper from the middle of the Revolutionary War with a very strong military theme, this is the issue, as the entire ftpg. and a bit o... See More $375.00
George Washington Proclamation & much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 24, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Excellency, Sir William H... See More $485.00
General Burgoyne & Howe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1778 Inside has: "Lieut. Col.
St. Legers Account of the Expedition on the Mohawk River" which
includes an account of the British attack at "
Oriska" upon troops led by
Gen. Herkimer. Also in this report is an "Account of an Affair
which happened near Walloon-Creek, 16th August. 1777" submitted by
Lieut.-Col. Breyman, with some details about t... See More
$76.00
The treaty with France...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1778 Article: "Advices Received from America" includes a number of war reports including a lengthy letter from George Johnstone to General Reed concerning his thoughts on the war. Also a letter from him to Robert Morris which includes: "...I think that Washington & the President have a right to every favour that grateful nations can bestow if they could once mor... See More
$65.00