Slavery & Abolition
Slavery & Abolition
A slave ship...
Item #582750
March 25, 1732
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, March 25, 1732
* 18th century slave trade
Page 2 has a report which concerning a slave ship, noting: "The Biddy Snow, of & from Bristol, John Roberts, Commander, in her way from Guiney with upwards of 120 Negroes, some Guiney wood, & elephant's teeth on board, call'd at St. Christopher's to sell her cargoe of Negroe... See More
Rare title... slave trade... early colonies...
Item #559754
January 28, 1738
THE OLD WHIG: OR, THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, January 26, 1737-8 A page 2 report says:
* On Saturday last came Advice for Antigua, by the way of Montserrat, of the Arrival there of the Dove, Capt. Wilson, from Angola, with upwards of 200 Negroes for Sale at that Island
Another report says that the colony of Carolina passed an act "...prohibiting and preventing the exportat... See More
Mention of importing iron from America... In 1738...
Item #549770
September 1, 1738
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1738
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Importation of iron from America
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 "mag
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* Early 18th century British magazine
* Importation of iron from America
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 "mag
Slave revolt in Jamaica...
Item #212387
May 1, 1739
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1739 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Conclusion of the Case of Martin Guerre" "Beasts Probably Spoke Before the Fall" "A Private Conversation of Mr. Whitefield" "Searching the British Ships not given up by Spain" "Sentiments of an American Savage Concerning Matrimony" (see
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Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...
Item #598787
March 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Judaica item on the King's Edict
A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
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A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
With both maps, of Chagre and St. Augustine...
Item #216784
July 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 One of the prime features of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo & Village & River of Chagre..." which is in present-day Panama (see photos). There is also a related article on this as well. This foldout map measures about 6 1/2 by 8 inches, is in excellent condition.
Al... See More
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama...
Item #541208
July 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A New Map or Chart of the Western or Atlantic Ocean, with part of Europe, Africa, and America: Shewing the Course of the Galleons, Flota etc. to and from the West Indies." This map shows the majority of the Atlantic Ocean as well as all of England, Spai
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Early map of the castle of San Lorenzo & village & river of Chagre, Panama...
Item #553190
July 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740
* Castle of San Lorenzo map
* River of Chagre, Panama
This 40 page magazine has the full title/index page with a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. One of the prime features of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo & Village & River of Chagre..." which is in present-day... See More
The slavery trade well before the Revolutionary War...
Item #596081
July 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 An article in this issue is titled: "Articles of Capitulation granted by Edward Vernon...in the West Indies to Don Juan Carlos...of the Castle of St. Lorenzo, at the Mouth of the River Chagre."
Among the articles noted in the Table of Contents are: "Destructive Effects of War" "Why we are at War with Iberia" &quo... See More
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
Item #591858
August 1, 1741
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* slave insurrection in New York
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is s
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* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* slave insurrection in New York
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is s
Map of Germany... French & Indian War...
Item #585531
August 1, 1760
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1760
* Battle of Quebec
* Map of the war in Germany
* French and Indian War
A feature of this issue is the "French Account of the Raising the Siege of Quebec" which takes over half a page (see for portions). There is also: "A Description of a Water Mill of a New Construction..." for grinding sugar cane in Jamaica, which in... See More
Map of America in 1763...
Item #579072
June 1, 1763
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June 1763
* 1763 map of the United States
* Slave insurrection 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 unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazi... See More
Boats in Upper Lakes destroyed by Indians...
Item #575625
January 12, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 12, 1765
* Great Lakes
* Slave
The ftpg. has several items under the heading: "America" including a note of boats in the Upper Lakes being destroyed by enemy Indians, etc. (see). The bkpg. has an item from Jamaica which begins: "A fellow here, a gold coast Negro, whom I bought two years since, & can already speak English, has made... See More
Establishing a mint in New York...
Item #589093
September 3, 1765
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 3, 1765 Inside has: "America" with reports from New York including: "...that a mint officer was going to be established in this place for coining silver, etc." and a report from Boston begins: "Funerals without mourning, or the giving of English gloves, is become so fashionable that there has been but one burial for many mont... See More
Colonial Pennsylvania... Once published by Ben Franklin...
Item #565634
July 23, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 23, 1767 Just a few years previous to this date the newspaper was published by its then owner Benjamin Franklin, and his named appeared in the imprint at the bottom of page 4.
Among the front page ads is one reading: "TO BE SOLD, A Likely Negroe Wench, about 43 Years of Age, can wash, iron, cook, and do any Kind of Housework. "
Page 2 ... See More
1767 Colonial Boston...
Item #591201
October 8, 1767
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON NEWS-LETTER, Oct. 8, 1767 The front page is taken up with reports from London, Charleston, Quebec, New York, and Newport. Page 2 has an almost full column report of survival on a capsized ship (see). Most of the balance of the issue is taken up with advertisements, including: "To be Given Away, A fine Negro male Child..." and another: "To... See More
A very nice colonial Pennsylvania newspaper...
Item #559422
October 29, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, October 29, 1767 This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date.
The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week or month, Three Negro Lads, t... See More
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshend Acts are repealed...
Item #549051
February 27, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty...". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". and takes over a full column.
Page 6 has a report from... See More
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshened Acts are repealed...
Item #583353
February 27, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, February 27, 1769
*Townshend Acts Non-Importation
* Sons of Liberty Poem
The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty...". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty ... See More
Suspending some hated Acts of Parliament...
Item #558536
May 8, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, May 8, 1769 An inside page has a letter which talks of concerns about relations with America. Included is a mention of the East India Company, a report from the Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex, with block signature of John Wilkes, and a lengthy report out of Philadelphia (see photos).
A page 2 report from London notes: "... See More
1769 Non-importation and other issues...
Item #591390
September 28, 1769
SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON NEWS-LETTER, Sept. 28, 1769 The front page has a letter to General Paoli followed by: "Paoli's Speech" . Also a small item noting: "It is said that the gentlemen agents for the American colonies who attended the Board of Trade yesterday, received some agreeable accounts relative to the conciliating measures now adopted r... See More
Defiance is the only way to get the laws repealed...
Item #584876
February 26, 1770
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1770 Page 2 has an item from New York noting: "The merchants of this city have received many letters...affirming that all the Acts we complain of will be repealed soon after the Parliament meets; others asserting the contrary; but it seems they all agree, the duty on Tea will not be taken off on any account.&q... See More
Handsome colonial Pennsylvania newspaper... Taxation & non-importation...
Item #584942
January 10, 1771
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 10, 1771
* Rare Colonial America title
* Great masthead engraving
One of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 18th century (see photos). The front page has a declaration noting that deserters from his Majesty's ships will be given pardon if they return to their posts (see photos). Pag... See More
A slave kills his master...
Item #574915
August 29, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 29, 1772
* Slave kills his master
Beginning on the front page & carrying over to take most of pg. 2 is a report from Boston concerning the Massachusetts Assembly making provisions for support of the governor, and the governor supporting the colony. Included are six "resolves" from the General Assembly concerning such arrangements (see).... See More
Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper...
Item #555137
October 5, 1772
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, October 5, 1772
* Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper
This newspaper features one of the more beautiful masthead to be had for the 18th century (see photos) with the ship engraving & very ornate lettering.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads, one being "To Be Sold, A likely young Negro Woman..." with details, and ... See More
The precedent-setting case of American slave James Somersett...
Item #593183
January 1, 1773
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1773 Certainly the most historically significant item in this issue is: "An Argument in the Case of James Somersett, a Negro, Lately Determined in the court...attempted to be Demonstrated the Present Unlawfulness of Domestic Slavery in England" which takes about a full page.
This case involves James Somersett, an American slave purcha... See More
Colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #552706
January 13, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 13, 1773
* Rare colonial Pennsylvania original
* Pre revolutionary war news
Very nice masthead which features an ornate coat-of-arms engraving. Almost the entire front page is taken up with a lengthy address signed: "Publicus" and headed: "To the Good People of Pennsylvania".
The front page also has ... See More
South Carolina and Georgia Creek Indians...
Item #584623
April 5, 1773
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1773
* Rare 18th century title
* South Carolina & Georgia Creek Indians
Page 2 has several reports under the heading "America" including datelines of Charleston and Savannah, the latter noting: "...some people...going to view the Okonee Lands were met by some Creek Indians, one of whom having carried off ... See More
Phillis Wheatley, famous "negro" slave turned poet...
Item #592729
May 1, 1773
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May 1773
* Phillis Wheatley
* Famous "negro" servant turned poet
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the great article: "Some account of Phillis, a learned Negro Girl" which is a letter to the publisher stating: "Proposals have just been published for printing by subscription, some poems written by Ph... See More
Rare colonial extra...
Item #553490
June 17, 1773
SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASSACHUSETTS-GAZETTE, Boston Massachusetts, June 17, 1773
* Rare colonial extra
* Pre revolutionary war New England
* Slave ad
An uncommon single sheet "Supplement" issue with various news of the day on the front page including: "Declaration of the People found on Board the Schooner Johannes" and an "Act from New York, & items from Phi... See More
Colonial Boston with front page "Slaves" ad...
Item #550244
July 5, 1773
THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 5, 1773
* Rare Colonial Boston, Massachusetts
* Slave ad
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with various political reports, plus a column of ads, one of which is headed: "Slaves" and reading: "Any persons who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country, of 25 years of age ... See More
A Phillis Wheatley poem and biography...
Item #586323
September 1, 1773
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1773 Near the back is a printing of a poem titled: "On Recollection" which was written by the famed black poetess Phillis Wheatley. This piece also includes a brief biography of her (see).
Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American poet and the first African-American woman whose writings helped create the genre of Afri... See More
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
Item #552729
September 14, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 14, 1775 An inside page has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see). And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived in town from Long Island & informs us that 13 men of war & transports were lying at anchor in Oyster -pod Bay, near Gardiner's I... See More
Instructions on who to recruit into service...
Item #573627
September 18, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, September 18, 1775
* General Horatio Gates
* Instructions on who to recruit into service
Almost half of the front page is taken up with a 1770 letter from Governor T. Hutchinson of Massachusetts relating, in part, to recent Acts of Parliament. Page 2 has over a column of news headed: "America" with reports datelined Newport, New London, New... See More
Provincial Congress meeting...
Item #549063
December 23, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775 Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress may recommend to them a
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Signed by John Hancock... Pennsylvania government...
Item #222173
October 10, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1776 The entire front page is an interesting dialogue concerning Pennsylvania creating a new form of government. This carries over to take most of pg. 2. Pg. 3 has various items from Congress, dated Oct. 3, 1776, including the borrowing of $5 million, signed in type by: John Hancock, President. (see). The entire back page is taken up with... See More
From 1776... evacuation of Quebec...
Item #541016
October 19, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1776 All of the front page is taken up with a satirical political debate headed: "Orator Puff and John, his Friend, over a bottle of Madeira".
Page 2 has an item from London noting: "The last dispatches from Gen. Howe contained pressing demands for regular supplies of provisions from England or Ireland." and another i... See More
From 1777...
Item #556883
April 10, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 10, 1777 The front page includes an ad for the sale of "...an indented Negro Man who has eighteen months to serve...".
Page 2 has a report with several items, including mention that: "...John Fothergill of London (of the Society of Friends) a gentleman not more distinguished for his skill in his profession that for his attach... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #542287
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 14, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The first column of the front page includes: "By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, General and Commander in Chief...PROCLAMATION" ... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #542929
February 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 14, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printing of: "Common Sense" (see).
Page 2 has numerous reports which... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #543643
April 1, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 1, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The front page includes an Act relating to detaining persons charged with, or suspected of, the crimes of high treason or piracy committe... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #543649
April 15, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 15, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including one for a man who deserted the ship "Nancy Transport" (see).
Page 2 includes reports... See More
Hiring privateers to take British ships... Rev. War...
Item #580691
July 30, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1778 Inside has a note that: "...the King of Spain has openly declared...to preserve a strict neutrality in the quarrel between Great Britain and the American Colonies..." and more (see). The same page has "In Congress", a document noting that: "...we have granted...license & authority to John Brown, mariner, commande... See More
Rights of Aubigny...
Item #580772
September 10, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 10, 1778 The back page has nearly a volume column taken up with: "The French King's Declaration Concerning the Abolition of the Rights of Aubigny: Agreed on between France and the United States of America", given at Versailles, July 26, 1778 (see). This Four article document, signed in type: Louis at its conclusion, would seem to be an agree... See More
From 1779 ... Ornate masthead...
Item #555536
May 8, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 8, 1779 The front page has an "Act" and "A Supplement to an Act", passed by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, each signed in type: John Bayard & John Morris.
Page 2 has three letters that appeared in London papers, each discussing in various ways the situation in America. The letters are respect... See More
Essay on free trade...
Item #549067
January 6, 1780
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1780 Famous title that has very ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship in the masthead.
Notable content includes, on the ftpg: "A Third ESSAY on FREE TRADE and FINANCES , humbly offered to the consideration of the Public. By a CITIZEN OF Philadelphia". It continues on pg. 2 and is to be concluded in a future... See More
Item #544446
July 25, 1780
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, AND THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 25, 1780 On the front page under "In Congress" is a resolution "...discharging or continuing the Loans that have been to these United States, on Loan Office Certificates...", signed in type: Charles Thomson.
A pg. 2 report from "Philadelphia" states, in part: "...we learn, that the Frenc... See More
Early exploration of parts of Alaska... The Revolutionary War: "the cause"...
Item #569608
August 5, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 5, 1780 Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America..." which includes some talk of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Strait (see). The article continues in a future issue.
Page 2 has some news concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...just arrived from Virginia by th... See More
Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War...
Item #569929
September 2, 1780
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, September 2, 1780 The front page has: "A Short Vindication of the Religious Society Called Quakers, against the aspersions of a nameless writer in the Pennsylvania Packet of the 12th instant", signed in type: John Drinker. Also: "Doctor Morgan's Appeal to the Free Citizens of the United States of America, on the... See More
Battle of Camden...
Item #545020
October 1, 1780
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1780 Inside has a lengthy & very detailed letter from Lord Cornwallis to Lord Germain on the battle of Camden, S.C., which begins: "It is with great pleasure that I communicate to your lordship an account of the...victory obtained on the 16th inst. by his Majesty's troops under my command over the rebels of the southern army, commanded ... See More
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