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Indian ceremonies reported in a 1723 newspaper...
213291
THE POST BOY, London, November 16, 1723
* Very early American Indians report (uncommon)
* Rare title
This has always been one of my favorite titles with the two great engravings in the masthead (see photos), but this issue also has an interesting news report from America, which is rather early.
The back page notes: "They wrote from Boston in New England...that
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$62.00
* Very early American Indians report (uncommon)
* Rare title
This has always been one of my favorite titles with the two great engravings in the masthead (see photos), but this issue also has an interesting news report from America, which is rather early.
The back page notes: "They wrote from Boston in New England...that
Making deals with a pirate...
541178
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1733* From the third year of its existence
* Angria the pirate
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, ... See More $28.00
"In Praise of Dogs", a Poem...
540117
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1735 (last issue for this date within our archives).* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
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 tid... See More $48.00
Oglethorpe & John Wesley go to Georgia to preach to the Indians...
540123
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1735* Nice 18th century British magazine
* James Oglethorpe & Rev. John Wesley go to Georgia to bring Christianity to the Indians
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 th... See More $88.00
* Nice 18th century British magazine
* A will from Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard
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&qu... See More $29.00
Judaica content... Oglethorpe reports new towns created in Georgia...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1737* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Nice Judaica content
* Oglethorpe on creating the Georgia towns of Augusta, Frederica, Darien, & Ebenezer
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 ... See More $55.00
Judaica content... Oglethorpe reports new towns created in Georgia...
544825
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1737* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Nice Judaica content
* Oglethorpe on creating the Georgia towns of Augusta, Frederica, Darien, & Ebenezer
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 ... See More $48.00
The Musquito Indians in America...
550052
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1738
* Early 18th century British magazine
* The Musquito Indian tribe in America
* Dutch trading in the West Indies
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 unusua
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$25.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* The Musquito Indian tribe in America
* Dutch trading in the West Indies
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 unusua
The Swiss don't like the climate in the South...
551134
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1739
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Southern climate not to the liking of the Swiss
* Regarding Georgia & St. Augustine, Florida
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 tidb
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$28.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Southern climate not to the liking of the Swiss
* Regarding Georgia & St. Augustine, Florida
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 tidb
Handsome & very early colonial newspaper...
549700
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, December 10, 1753* Rare title
* Colonial New York
This is an uncommonly early issue from before the French & Indian War with a very decorative masthead (see photos) making it nice for display. Only rarely do we have the opportunity to offer pre-1760 American newspapers.
The entire front page is taken up with: "An Historical Enquiry ... See More $630.00
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, from London, England dated June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh (Williamsburg) to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, approx. 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War! The earliest mention of George Wa... See More
$230.00
Views through a microscope...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1754* Some reports from America
* Plate of views through a microscope
A very nice magazine from during the French and Indian War 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... See More $45.00
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1754 * George Washington featured in the French & Indian War, when he was 22 years old
* Very early for this future 1st president
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 ... See More $265.00
Albany Congress...
Benjamin Franklin's Plan for the Union...
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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... Map of the colonies from 1755...
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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.
Ther... See More $220.00
French and Indian War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1755* French & Indian War original
* Fort DuQuesne
* Crown Point - Lake Champlain & more
Within this issue is an article headed:
* A Scheme Proposed for Driving the French out of the Continent of America in one Year's Time
which has interesting reading, and a great deal of content on the plans for the French & Indian War, with m... See More $90.00
French & Indian War... Braddock at Fort DuQuesne...
563633
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1755 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.Over two pages are taken up with: "A ... See More $80.00
George Washington... Battle of Lake George...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1755* Early George Washington (23 yrs. old)
* French & Indian War original
* Battle of Lake George
This issue begins with a lengthy extract from
* View of the Incroachments of the French in America...
which chronicles events of the war, mentioning that in 1754 "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of... See More $110.00
Early mention of George Washington... French & Indian War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1755 * Very early George Washington mention
* French and Indian War
The first article in the issue is: "A Compendious View of the Encroachments of the French in America, & of the Importance of the American Colonies to Great Britain..." which takes over 3 pages, chronicling events of the war & mentioning t... See More $140.00
French & Indian War... Penna. Militia Act concerning the Quakers... With the plates...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1756
* 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
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$48.00
* 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
England declares war against France : French & Indian War begins...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756
* 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
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$140.00
* 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
Rare & early from the colonies during the French & Indian War...
565847
THE NEW-YORK MERCURY, May 31, 1756 Newspapers from colonial America dated before the 1760's are becoming extremely rare. This is a very nice issue from the midst of the French & Indian War with pages 2 and 3 having some nice war-related content, most of which can be seen in the photos as it is too much to describe here. The front page has an item noting: "...the utmost indignation... See More $448.00
Why France declared war against England: French & Indian War begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1756Near 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
Why France declared war against England: French & Indian War begins...
537852
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1756Near 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
Much like Ben Franklin's kite experiment...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 * Like Ben Franklin's electrical kite experiments
* Indian nations in America
* The French & Indian War
The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). Further inside the issue is a very detailed 2 1/2 pg. article on: "A Paper Kite E... See More $65.00
Oswego... And a great map of Europe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756* 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 was the ... See More $190.00
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Judaica item...
561087
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1756* 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
Oswego during the French and Indian War, with a map...
538212
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1757 * 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
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with a maps...
540090
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Feb., 1757.
* 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 tex
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$565.00
* 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 tex
Map of the world from the North Pole...
554503
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1757 * 18th century Map of the world from the North Pole
* Pre revolutionary war era
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 was the fi... See More $75.00
From colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 1757 * The famous Benjamin Franklin newspaper
* Chance to buy at a minimal price
A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not ... See More $380.00
Foldout map of Saxony... full page map of Cadiz, Spain...
563634
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1757 * 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
Ancient coins, the violin (or viola), the moon...
From during the French & Indian War...
568058
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1757 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 title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.... See More $36.00
From the period of the French & Indian War...
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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1758 As the title might suggest the emphasis was on advertisements with a tremendous number found within this complete, four page issue. This is a nice issue from during the period of the French & Indian War in America although I do not find any such content in this issue. There is various current news on the front page. Folio-size, partial red-inked tax stamp on ... See More
$45.00
The French & Indian War...
553974
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 10, 1758 * 18th century original
* French and Indian war
The back page has several items on the French & Indian War in America including a report from the New York Gazette which includes: "A Summary Narrative of the Conduct of the Oneida Indians previous to the Attack of the French & their Indians upon the North Side of the German Fl... See More $29.00
The French & Indian War... Action at Ticonderoga...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 12, 1758* Action at Ticonderoga
* French & Indian War
One of the inside pages has a report headed:
* "North America--New York, July 14" with a report from Albany noting that 3 deserters from the French came over to "...our people at the Lake & report that in the engagement on the 8th a French general, three colonels & ... See More $65.00
Events near Fort duQuesne in the French & Indian War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1758 An inside page has a nice account from the French & Indian War concerning the events of General Forbes near Fort DuQuesne, now the Pittsburgh area. Portions include: "...that Gen. Forbes, with the main of the army, was still at Ray's town, about 90 miles from Fort Du Quesne...Major Grant had posted his men, saw the enemy advancing towards... See More
$63.00
Events near Fort duQuesne in the French & IndianWar...
565609
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1758 An inside page has a nice account from the French & Indian War concerning the events of General Forbes near Fort DuQuesne, now the Pittsburgh area. Portions include: "...that Gen. Forbes, with the main of the army, was still at Ray's town, about 90 miles from Fort Du Quesne...Major Grant had posted his men, saw the enemy advancing towards... See More
$63.00
Events near Fort duQuesne in the French & IndianWar...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1758 An inside page has a nice account from the French & Indian War concerning the events of General Forbes near Fort DuQuesne, now the Pittsburgh area. Portions include: "...that Gen. Forbes, with the main of the army, was still at Ray's town, about 90 miles from Fort Du Quesne...Major Grant had posted his men, saw the enemy advancing towards... See More
$49.00
Early map of Germany... Early map of France...
565629
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1758 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 title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1... See More
$93.00
From during the French & Indian War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1759 A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well. Relatively nice condition with some light browning or dirtiness, small folio-size measuring about 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inche... See More
$31.00
Large, detailed map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759
* 18th century detailed map of Germany
A very nice French & Indian War era 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
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$93.00
* 18th century detailed map of Germany
A very nice French & Indian War era 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
Map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759.
* 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, constantly at pray
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$93.00
* 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, constantly at pray
Map of the Island of Martinique...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1759 * Island of Martinique map...
* Early American Indians... Pre revolutionary war era...
A very nice issue from during the French & Indian War with war-related content as well as other news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word... See More $87.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ 2 maps and shells plate)
* Death of composer George Frederick Handel
* George Washington in the French & Indian War
* Two early foldout maps
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
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
539106
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate)* Death of George Frederic Handel...
* Early George Washington... French & Indian War...
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... See More $120.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate)* Death of George Frederic Handel...
* Early George Washington... French & Indian War...
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 i... See More $140.00
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...
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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