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The Great Fire of London...
542095
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1666 One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant. Pa... See More $1,650.00
Very rare title in 1682....
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THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, Jan.
20, 1681-2 A rather rare title, the front page having
several reports from London including one that says: "Touching
the expected Ambassador from the King of Bantam, we are...told, That he
brings our King a great Present of Diamonds, and that his Errand is
reported to be, to desire of His Majesty the Freedom of sending some
Shi
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$209.00
Rare & early title...
120889
THE LONDON MERCURY, England, July 14, 1682 A very difficult title to
find, this issue is untrimmed and is in quite nice condition save for a
minor archival mend on pg. 2 and some minor edge tears. The bkpg. has a
report of the king arriving from Windsor. Other news reports from
throughout Europe, including military & political events.
Singlesheet, measures 8 by 12 1/2 inches.
$157.00
Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685.
* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* In a London England newspaper
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph preface reading: "This day b
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$1,249.00
* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* In a London England newspaper
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph preface reading: "This day b
Rare Title - 1689 British Newspaper
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THE LONDON INTELLIGENCE, Feb. 9, 1688/9.
* 1689 Rare Title
* Prince & Princess
* Orange
* King & Queen
* England
The back page has a brief albeit very historic report from London dated February 5, stating that: Yesterday, the Lords and Commons Unanimously Agreed to Proclaim the Prince, and Princess of Orange, King, and Queen of England, and to Present the Crown with some
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$471.00
* 1689 Rare Title
* Prince & Princess
* Orange
* King & Queen
* England
The back page has a brief albeit very historic report from London dated February 5, stating that: Yesterday, the Lords and Commons Unanimously Agreed to Proclaim the Prince, and Princess of Orange, King, and Queen of England, and to Present the Crown with some
1693 London Gazette; King & Queen Declaration to Soldiers
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LONDON GAZETTE, June 27, 1692 By the King and Queen, A DECLARATION, Requiring all Officers & Soldiers to Observe strict Discipline, & Payment of Quarters.
$52.00
1693 London Gazette; King & King Proclamation Re. Parliament
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LONDON GAZETTE, Sept. 4, 1693 "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION Declaring the Parliament shall be Prorogued until the Third Day of October next."
$52.00
1693 London Gazette; King & Queen Proclamation Early Seamen Shipping
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LONDON GAZETTE, Sept. 14, 1693 "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION Declaring Their Majesties Pleasure for continuing the Seamen belonging to their First, Second & Third Rate ships in Their Service during this Winter, & for Payment of their Wages before the Fleet shall set Sail for the next Summers Expedition."
$52.00
1693 London Gazette; King & Queen Proc. on Trade with France
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, Oct. 23, 1693 "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION, For Preventing the Exportation of Corn to France, and Enhaunsing of Prices thereof at Home, and for Setting the Poor on Work."
$52.00
Silver Shipped From The West Indies...
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LONDON GAZETTE, May 10, 1697 A ftpg. report from "Madrid" says: "The Indulto upon the Silver and other Merchandizes brought home in the last Fleet form the West-Indies, is not yet setled, and...the ships have not begun to unlade; the King demands 800000 Pieces of Eight, for the whole, and thePersons concerned offer 200000." Singlesheet, occassional foxing.
$62.00
Early Italy in 1714....
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THE POST-BOY, London, Jan. 21, 1713-14.
* Palermo, Italy
* Sicily
A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were two
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$75.00
* Palermo, Italy
* Sicily
A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were two
A Very Interesting Pre Rev. War Read !
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THE LONDON GAZETTE dated March 3, 1722. This SINGLESHEET issue is 282
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 is in great condition. Made of rag paper
which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early
newspaper.
"When in the autumn of 16
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A Fantastic 1722 Issue of the London Gazette !
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THE LONDON GAZETTE dated June 23, 1722. This SINGLESHEET issue is 282
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 is in great condition. Made of rag paper
which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early
newspaper.
"When in the autumn of
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A Very Early London Gazette . . . 282 Years Old !
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THE LONDON GAZETTE dated July 7, 1722. This SINGLESHEET issue is 282
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 is in great condition. Made of rag paper
which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early
newspaper.
"When in the autumn of 1
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A Vintage Pre Revolutionary War Newspaper
120996
THE LONDON GAZETTE dated November 24, 1722. This SINGLESHEET issue is
282 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 is in great condition. Made of
rag paper which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very
early newspaper.
"When in the autumn of
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A 281 Year Old London Newspaper !
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THE LONDON GAZETTE dated January
19, 1723. This SINGLESHEET issue is 281 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 is in great condition. Made of rag paper which was used
back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early newspaper.
"When in the autumn of ... See More $19.00
The Oldest Continually Published Newspaper in the World !
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THE LONDON GAZETTE dated April 2, 1723. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 281 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 is in great condition. Fine and very early newspaper... See More
$19.00
On the death of King George I...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 12, 1727.
* Death of King George
* Early 18th century original
Six of the eight pages of this issue are taken up with letters of condolence to the new King George II concerning the recent death of his father, King George I with two such letters on the front page beginning:
* "The sudden & unexpected Death of your Majesty's Royal Father, fille
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$76.00
* Death of King George
* Early 18th century original
Six of the eight pages of this issue are taken up with letters of condolence to the new King George II concerning the recent death of his father, King George I with two such letters on the front page beginning:
* "The sudden & unexpected Death of your Majesty's Royal Father, fille
Blackbeard the pirate... Dick Turpin the highwayman...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1737 Certainly one of the more fascinating articles is one headed: "Notice of a Hidden Treasure" which tells of the supposed buried treasure of pirate Blackbeard, portions including: "...an account of Angria & some other pirates...tells us of the great havock those villains made in 1719 of the fine cargo's they met with, particularly... See More
$97.00
The real life Dick Turpin... A front page account...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, June 28, 1737 This issue has a great & rare account of the infamous Dick Turpin. Turpin was a legendary English rogue and the most famous historical highwayman. In life Richard Turpin was a violent man who committed offenses such as deer stealing, burglary, highway robbery and probably murder before being executed in York. After his death, as "... See More $279.00
American Indies...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1738 * Early 18th century British magazine
* Early Masonic item
* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish
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 peri... See More $32.00
Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1739.
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
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$68.00
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
The Origin of Chess...
543994
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1742
* Creating Chess
* Engraving of a Comet
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 b
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$68.00
* Creating Chess
* Engraving of a Comet
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 b
The Northwest Passage to China thru Canada...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1742
* early 18th century British magazine
* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada
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.
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$38.00
* early 18th century British magazine
* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada
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.
England declares war against France : French & Indian War begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756.
* England declares War against France
* England declares War against France
* French & Indian War begins
* French conduct in America
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, fir
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$117.00
* French conduct in America
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, fir
Great Execution Engraving...
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LONDON MAGAZINE, Feb., 1759 This issue features a rather unique
engraving (shown below) 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 from an Original Drawing. Made on the Spot." The
small inset shows one of the conspirators "...as faste... See More
$132.00
Print of the King's Heart...
120669
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England dated November, 1762. The
front page of this issue has a nice wood engraving of St. John's Gate.
The issue contains a nice, detailed, and tinted, engraving of the heart
of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the
magazine describes it is: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart
of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon ope... See More
$44.00
Treaty Ends French Indian War...
120771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated March, 1763. (No Map) This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Br... See More
$148.00
Treaty ending the French & Indian War...
190402
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1763 (with map). This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, the St. Lawr... See More
$180.00
241 Years Old !
121209
THE LONDON GAZETTE dated June 18, 1763. This SINGLESHEET issue is 241
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 is in great condition. Made of rag paper
which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early
newspaper.
"When in the autumn of 1
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241 Years Old !
121203
THE LONDON GAZETTE dated July 9, 1763. This SINGLESHEET issue is 241
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 is in great condition. Made of rag paper
which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early
newspaper.
"When in the autumn of 1
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Sugar Act Tax... The Colonies America Trade...
120836
LONDON GAZETTE, April 7, 1764 A ftpg. report from Westminster says
that the ...King came to the House of Peers, and being in his Royal
Robes seated on the Throne with the usual Solemnity....The Commons
being come thither accordingly, His Majesty was please to give the
Royal Assent to, An Act for granting certain Duties in the British
Colonies, and Plantations in America; for continuing...and ... See More
$211.00
The hated Stamp Act begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1765* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America ... See More $113.00
Early on the interior of America...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1765
* taking possession of Fort Illinois
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the articles noted in the table of contents include:
"Life of Moliere, from Voltaire, never before Translated" "R
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$55.00
* taking possession of Fort Illinois
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the articles noted in the table of contents include:
"Life of Moliere, from Voltaire, never before Translated" "R
Legitimizing the Infamous Stamp Act...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765.
* America's Stamp Act Becomes Law
The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with:
* "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respective duti
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$90.00
* America's Stamp Act Becomes Law
The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with:
* "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respective duti
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
220378
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respectrive duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the mo... See More
$95.00
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
220379
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respectrive duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the mo... See More
$95.00
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
220380
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respectrive duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the mo... See More
$95.00
New York American Broadside Extra...
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SUPPLEMENT EXTRAORDINARY, TO THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE, & THE WEEKLY MERCURY, May 6, 1768 A broadside extra (printed on one side only) containing news from Warsaw and London, plus the text of a speech delivered by the King of England. Also has two American-related bills that were recently passed by Parliament, plus brief news from Philadelphia and New York, and three ads. Archival mend to two very ... See More
$151.00
General Assmebly of New York
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: April, 1769 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of the city of London and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Great reading. This issue contains very early, rare address from the New York General Assembly to the King of England on page... See More
$34.00
The Boston Massacre...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770* Much detail on the Boston Massacre in 2 reports
A very nice issue from just before the Revolutionary War with various 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.
Certainly the most... See More $350.00
A Pre Revolutionary War Lodon Paper !
121236
THE LONDON GAZETTE dated August 18, 1770. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 234 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 is in great condition. Fine and very early newspap... See More
$19.00
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
220381
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...
220382
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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Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas...
1771 Pre Revolutionary War Issue...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1771 (no map - inconsequential to the key content).* Pre-Revolutionary War magazine
* Much on Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas in the Endeavour
A very nice 18th century 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. Th... See More $89.00
General Gage is headed to America...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, June 10, 1773 The ftpg. has a report on the celebration of the 36th birthday of King George III. Also a ftpg. report expressing the concern of the governor, T. Hutchinson, that plans are afoot to subvert the Constitution (see photos). This same concern carries over to text on pg. 2. Pg. 2 has a bit referencing the embarkation of Gene... See More
$145.00