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* Very rare 17th century "pre-newspaper"
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."
This issue has news from Wes... See More $400.00
* Rare British newsbook
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."
Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More $355.00
* News from Scotland, Ireland, and England
* Newsbook format
* Very rare 17th century item
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More $379.00
* Rare title - newsbook
* 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as maj... See More $375.00
* Death of King Charles II
* King James II
The front page has a report from Edinburgh mentioning the arrival of:
* ...the most sorrowful news of the death of our late Gracious Sovereign..." and also on the front page is a document beginning: "For as much as it hath pleased the Almighty God to call CHARLES the Second...from ... See More $235.00
* Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II
* 17th century original
The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page report and letter from the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, expressing their loyalty to the new king (King James II) upon his ascension to the throne after the death of his brother, K... See More $195.00
Comple... See More $54.00
* Very rare 17th century title
The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (unusual). Much reporting on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English.
A quite rare titl... See More $160.00
* RARE 17th century original
A very rare newspaper from England, with the title outlining the content within. Historical reports as well, including a back page advertisement. The year is found in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.
This is a single sheet issue measuring about 6 3... See More $160.00
* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a we... See More $65.00
* Rare title from Britain
* 2 masthead engravings
A handsome single sheet newspaper which features two engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news & the other showing an angel doing the same.
The ftpg. has various news reports from Paris, Edinburgh, Deal, and London and a few ads. ... See More $45.00
Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engrav... See More $117.00
* Nice 18th century British magazine
* The early silk industry in Georgia
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&quo... See More $45.00
An inside page has the report, "Whereas a most wicked and unnatural Rebellion is raised in Scotland, in order to place a popish Pretender on the Throne of these Kingdoms...". Not less than 4 times "The Pretender" is referred to within separate addresses. Considerable details of the events leading up to... See More $220.00
Four pages, 8 by 9 1/... See More $42.00
Included is a lengthy article concerning the: "...Maps drawn for...History of New... See More $43.00
* Rare 18th century map - Canada
* The Jacobite Rebellion
A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Certainly the prime ... See More $335.00
* Song celebrates battle of Culloden victory
* early electricity experiments
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 wo... See More $48.00
* 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
* 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
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THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 13, 1765 Nearly half of the issue is taken up with a case of incest & murder. Inside has: "America" with a report from Philadelphia concerning trouble with Indians (see). Another page has most of a column containing an "Extract of a Letter from Virginia..."
Eight pages, red tax stamp on the back page, light dirtiness to the fr... See More $27.00
* Stamp Act protested
* Effigies hanged
An inside page has an excellent & detailed account of the protest against the Rhode Island tax distributor & two others, the text including: "...On Tuesday, about nine o'clock in the morning, the populace brought forth the effigies of three persons in a cart, each of them with a rope a... See More $86.00
* Sir Joshua Reynolds knighted
* 18th century English painter
Page 2 has a brief report noting: "Friday his Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Joshua Reynolds, Esq., President of the Royal Academy of Paining, etc. He is the first Limner who has had that honour conferred on him since the reign of Charles II.&qu... See More $50.00
Newsbook from 1659...
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MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, March 24, 1659 * Very rare 17th century "pre-newspaper"
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."
This issue has news from Wes... See More $400.00
Rare Newsbook from 1659...
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MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, April 28, 1659* Rare British newsbook
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."
Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More $355.00
Newsbook from 1659...
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MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 19, 1659 * News from Scotland, Ireland, and England
* Newsbook format
* Very rare 17th century item
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More $379.00
1659 newsbook...
549019
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, July 21, 1659
* Richard Cromwell
* Rare 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
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$375.00
* Richard Cromwell
* Rare 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
1659 Newsbook...
574632
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, Nov. 10, 1659.
* Uncommon Newsbook Format
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers), the full title including:
* "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead.
The fro
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$345.00
* Uncommon Newsbook Format
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers), the full title including:
* "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead.
The fro
Newsbook from 1659... Spanish nobility watch bull-baiting...
541471
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659* Rare title - newsbook
* 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as maj... See More $375.00
Early 1659 newsbook...
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MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, December 29, 1659
* Very rare from the 17th century
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
... See More
$340.00
* Very rare from the 17th century
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
Newsbook from 1662...
562248
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, May 22, 1662 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)
Although we have offered several
... See More
$390.00
Although we have offered several
Newsbook from 1662...
569954
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, October 9, 1662
* Rare 17th century newsbook
* Early British ephemera
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to
... See More
$390.00
* Rare 17th century newsbook
* Early British ephemera
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to
Newsbook from 1662...
566918
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Oct. 23, 1662 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)
Although we have offered several n
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$390.00
Although we have offered several n
Death of Charles II...
561261
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 19, 1684 * Death of King Charles II
* King James II
The front page has a report from Edinburgh mentioning the arrival of:
* ...the most sorrowful news of the death of our late Gracious Sovereign..." and also on the front page is a document beginning: "For as much as it hath pleased the Almighty God to call CHARLES the Second...from ... See More $235.00
Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 23, 1685 * Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II
* 17th century original
The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page report and letter from the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, expressing their loyalty to the new king (King James II) upon his ascension to the throne after the death of his brother, K... See More $195.00
England and Scotland...
587057
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 25, 1689 The front page has a report from Edinburgh from during the time of the removal of King James II from the throne and just weeks before the coronation of William & Mary. It begins: "This day the Convention meet. The Assembly was very full...The first thing they went to was the choosing a President..." with much more (see). Comple... See More $54.00
Rare title from the 1600's...
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A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, April 2, 1689 * Very rare 17th century title
The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (unusual). Much reporting on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English.
A quite rare titl... See More $160.00
A rare 17th century title...
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A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, from London, England, July 16 (1689).* RARE 17th century original
A very rare newspaper from England, with the title outlining the content within. Historical reports as well, including a back page advertisement. The year is found in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.
This is a single sheet issue measuring about 6 3... See More $160.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
207535
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny orig... See More
$61.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
548857
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708.* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a we... See More $65.00
Rare title from Britain...
561737
THE POST-BOY, London, England, June 30, 1724 * Rare title from Britain
* 2 masthead engravings
A handsome single sheet newspaper which features two engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news & the other showing an angel doing the same.
The ftpg. has various news reports from Paris, Edinburgh, Deal, and London and a few ads. ... See More $45.00
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
207487
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1726 See the photo below for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engrav... See More $117.00
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
577400
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, September 5, 1726 See the photo for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing two postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news. Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engra... See More
$92.00
Very early from Edinburgh...
207539
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1727 This will likely be one of the earliest dated Scottish newspapers you will come across. Complete in 4 pages with various news of the day from throughout Europe, the front page features an ornately engraved first letter (see photo). Some light dirtiness & rubbing to the front page with some edge wear. Measures about 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches. The photo ... See More
$49.00
CaptainTurpin turns pirate...
558146
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1735* Nice 18th century British magazine
* The early silk industry in Georgia
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&quo... See More $45.00
Much on comets... The nobility of Scotland...
550483
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1743
* list of the nobility of Scotland
* early 18th century British magazine
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
... See More
$28.00
* list of the nobility of Scotland
* early 18th century British magazine
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
From the Jacobite Rebellion...
204451
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1745 A fine, four page issue from during the midst of the Jacobite Rebellion. Nice to have a perspective of political and news reports from Scotland during this troubled period in British history. Very nice condition. The photo shown is generic. The actual date you receive will be slightly different but will be from 1745.
$26.00
From during the Jacobite Rebellion...
207537
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1745 This is one of the
more famous 18th century titles from Scotland, complete in four pages
and with various news of the day and ads as well. We have several
issues from the significant year of 1745 from during the Jacobite
Rebellion, and great to have a newspaper from Scotland at this time!
Some light soiling to the front page, otherwise in rath... See More
$50.00
Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
567084
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1745 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.
Ove
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$135.00
Ove
The Pretender...
Prelude to the Battle of Carlisle...
556963
THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, dated November 2, 1745An inside page has the report, "Whereas a most wicked and unnatural Rebellion is raised in Scotland, in order to place a popish Pretender on the Throne of these Kingdoms...". Not less than 4 times "The Pretender" is referred to within separate addresses. Considerable details of the events leading up to... See More $220.00
Much content on the Jacobite Rebellion...
557285
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1745
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
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
... See More
$75.00
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
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
The Jacobite Rebellion...
587149
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 3, 1745 From the era of the Jacobite Rebellion and from Scotland, the hotbed of activity at this time. Page 2 has: "The Pretender's Officers have been using divers insidious means to encrease their army but I don't hear they have met with any success..." with more military reports on the back page as well.Four pages, 8 by 9 1/... See More $42.00
Eastern Canada described... The Jacobite Rebellion...
121194
HE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Included is a lengthy article concerning the: "...Maps drawn for...History of New... See More $43.00
Terrific map of eastern Canada... The Jacobite Rebellion...
576489
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 * Rare 18th century map - Canada
* The Jacobite Rebellion
A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Certainly the prime ... See More $335.00
The Jacobite Rebellion... Falkirk...
570145
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1746 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.
... See More
$59.00
More on the Jacobite Rebellion...
555943
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1746
* Jacobite Rebellion
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
... See More
$55.00
* Jacobite Rebellion
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
Torture Device...
204106
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Feb., 1747 An inside page has an illustration of a torture device "...found...in Scotland, and brought to town by his royal highness the Duke; supposed to be made use by the rebels to extort confession." Report describes the device stating it was made of iron, weighed 16 lbs. and was four feet in length. Used an iron spike on a spring which was pointed at th... See More
$52.00
Early electricity experiments...
210939
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1747 (without map)* Song celebrates battle of Culloden victory
* early electricity experiments
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 wo... See More $48.00
Diagrams of three American forts...
581593
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1755 * 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
Terrific, large 1757 map of England and Wales...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, England, 1757 * 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
From during the French & Indian War...
208979
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
18th century Scotland...
559414
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1760's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition.
$74.00
With both the die number and plate number...
578814
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 11, 1761 As seen in the photo the front page includes a nice red-inked tax stamp (100%) which not only has the restrike die number but the plate number (80%) as well: "No. 2" or "No. 3" (it is difficult to determine which) in the lower right corner. This four page newspaper has considerable news from Europe throughout, with t... See More
$55.00
Empress Elizabeth of Russia dies...
209464
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1762. Page 2 contains a report of the death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, and: "...the accession of the present Emperor Peter the third to the throne of Russia and to present his new credentials as Envoy Extraordinary from that Prince..." with a bit more. You get the complete 4 page issue, lightly-inked red tax stamp on the front page, ... See More
$29.00
From the year of the Stamp Act...
204516
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, 1765 A rather uncommon title from
before the Revolutionary War and a nice opportunity for a British
newspaper from during the year of the Stamp Act in the colonies.
Contents include various news of the day with a wealth of ads as
well. Complete in 8 pages & measuring about 8 1/2 by 11
inches, never trimmed at the margin, some light rubbing a... See More
$27.00
Eight pages, red tax stamp on the back page, light dirtiness to the fr... See More $27.00
Protesting the Stamp Act... Effigies hanged...
569653
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, November 1, 1765 * Stamp Act protested
* Effigies hanged
An inside page has an excellent & detailed account of the protest against the Rhode Island tax distributor & two others, the text including: "...On Tuesday, about nine o'clock in the morning, the populace brought forth the effigies of three persons in a cart, each of them with a rope a... See More $86.00
Dealing with the colonies...
585062
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Jan. 11, 1768 Inside has a letter from 1764 which includes: "Some time ago being in company with a friend from North America, Dr. Franklin, as well known throughout Europe for his ingenious discoveries in natural philosophy as to his countrymen for his sagacity..." (see). Another item from London includes: "...that his Majesty would be graciously pl... See More
$188.00
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
Traveling to the upper Mississippi...
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THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, February 22, 1768 Inside under "Boston" is a "Copy of a letter from Jonathan Carver at Michillmackinac, to his wife at Montague, Sept. 24, 1767." Carver begins his letter by stating that he spent the previous winter among the "...Naudoussee of the Plains, a roving nation of Indians near the river St. Piere, one of the western branches of the Mis... See More
$148.00
Discontent brews in the colonies... Taxation without representation...
569444
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 1768 An inside page item headed: "America" begins: "The last advices from the Creek country inform us that all the men in the upper towns able to bear arms were gone & going out against a body of the Chocktaws & Chickesaws..." with more (see photos). And a report from Charleston includes: "...that the governor at ... See More
$245.00
Great wealth of content on the troubling relatiionship with England...
585618
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 26, 1768 The entire front page is: "Lord Mansfield's Speech on Wilkes' Outlawry". John Wilkes was a member of Parliament supportive of the American cause. Page 2 contains a letter to the Mass. governor from a committee of 66 towns in the colony, mentioning in part: "...Your excellency cannot be insensible of their universal un... See More
$215.00
Joshua Reynolds is knighted...
563196
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 1, 1769* Sir Joshua Reynolds knighted
* 18th century English painter
Page 2 has a brief report noting: "Friday his Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Joshua Reynolds, Esq., President of the Royal Academy of Paining, etc. He is the first Limner who has had that honour conferred on him since the reign of Charles II.&qu... See More $50.00
