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* 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
* 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
* Still with the outer wrappers (but the wrong ones)
* Rare 18th century title (Pre Rev. War)
This issue still has the blue/green outer wrappers which are rarely found with magazines of the day, as typically most issues were bound into annual volumes and the wrappers removed & destroyed in the process. But what's curious is that these wra... See More $76.00
* American Colonies
* Military forts prints
Within these pgs. is a 4 page article headed: "An Account of the British Trade & Settlements in North America from the French of Mons. Dumont, one of the Commissioners on the Part of the King of France for settling the Limits of the English & French Colonies in N. America.... See More $80.00
* 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: This titlepage is of an Act of Parliament. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 9.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 12 x 16 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. $17.00
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing & D
* French & Indian War begins
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins:
* "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, first, to cut the English off from all communication of alliance or trade
Near the front is an interesting item on the "French King's Declaration of War", which is essentially their justification for going to war against England in what we now call the French & Indian War (see photos for portions).
Other content includes a: "...Letter written by Col. Napier to Gen. Braddock..." with much m... See More $97.00
* 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
* Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica content
A very nice War magazine from during the French & Indian War 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... See More $190.00
* Battle of Oswego
* Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Gozon, Marquis de Saint-Veran
Content includes: "The French Account of the Taking of Oswego" which has over a full page of text with some great, detailed reporting of the battle. Historically very significant with a few points reading, "...on the 14th a body of Canadeans and s... See More $87.00
* Forts Oswego and Ontario...
* French and Indian war with map...
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also inc... See More $185.00
* French & Indian War
* Oswego
* Rare America map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This
* Admiral John Byng death
* Royal Navy fame
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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 t... See More $42.00
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: August, 1757 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. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported. This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and
... See More $28.00* Saxony Germany & Cadiz Spain foldout maps
* French and Indian War era original
This early magazine is formatted almost identical to the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but is considerably more rare today.
Perhaps the prime features of this issue are the two nice maps. One is a foldout titled: "A Map of the Nort... See More $91.00
* 18th century maps
* Coast of France & India
* William Franklin
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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 $93.00
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* Great 1757 map
* Map of England and Wales
Here is a terrific and rather large map which has printed within the cartouche: "A New Map of ENGLAND and WALES By Thos. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prine of Wales."
The map measures about 15 by 17 1/2 inches when unfolded, is in very nice, ... See More $155.00
THE LONDON CHRONICLE OR, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST dated in 1758 This 8 page newspaper is over 250 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and in nice condition. Fine and very early newspaper which is less common than the London Gazette. Please note the image
... See More $24.00* 4 nice 18th century maps
* French and Indian War era
A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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 ... See More $225.00
* "New Continent" Map
* "Old Continent" Map
This "supplemental" issue was done at the end of the year.
The prime content would certainly be the two very nice foldout maps titled within their cartouches: "A Map of the New Continent According to its Greatest Diametrical length from the ... See More $189.00
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constant
* Great execution engraving
* Rare 18th century print
This issue features a rather unique fold-out engraving (see photos) showing an execution of certain conspirators, which occurred at Lisbon. The caption at the top of the engraving reads: "The manner of the Execution of the Conspirators at Lisbon, Jan. 13th, 1759. Engraved... See More $148.00
* 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
* George Frideric Handel death
* 18th century musician
Among the front page news from London is a brief but notable report about the death Handel. The report reads:
* Yesterday died George-Frederick Handel, Esq; the great musician
Nice to have to this report on the front page & great to have in a title from the country where he... See More $70.00
* 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
This issue contains the full page "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" as well as a plate entitled "Representation of a Bishop in the Act of Martyrdom, from an Ancient Carving on Wood".
Other articles are "Friendly Address to the Jews&q... See More $65.00
* Article on the weather in Georgia
Among the items found within this issue is an article titled
* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace
Among the items found within this issue is an arti
* Crown Point
* French & Indian War
An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day account of the siege at Fort St. Frederick from
A lot of 4 issues of The London Chronicle, all dated in the 1760's - all four with different dates. The issues contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the British Empire. The issues are complete, and are in good condition. It is common for issues from this period to have various foxing (see images), but the use of paper with high linen content (rag paper) m
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