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* 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 $73.00
* 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 Pana... See More $115.00
* 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 "magazine" ... See More $590.00
* 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 $28.00
* From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin
The front page contains an Act from the Penna. Assembly for a lottery for
* ...erecting a house of worship in the borough of Lancaster for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation...
Page 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia,... See More $175.00
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
* Once owned by Benjamin Franklin
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 We... See More $258.00
* Rare Colonial original
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 o... See More $185.00
Page 6 has a report from ... See More $315.00
A page 2 report from London notes: "... See More $195.00
* 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 $33.00
* 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 $147.00
* 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 $252.00
* 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 $110.00
* 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 $167.00
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 photos below).
Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American poet and the first African-American woman whose writings helped create the genre... See More $375.00
* Early American Indians customs
The entire front page is taken up with: "Extracts of some Letters from Sir William Johnson to Arthur Lee...on the Customs, Manners and Language of the Northern Indians of America" which has some great content, photos showing just the beginning.
The back page has some mention of the Negro insurrection in ... See More $39.00
* 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 $57.00
* John Hancock
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 p... See More $660.00
* Evacuation of Quebec, Canada
* genuine Revolutionary War newspaper
* General William Howe
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 contain... See More $645.00
* Revolutionary war original from America
* Rare
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... See More $225.00
* Rare Tory title from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
* Revolutionary War era original...
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 fi... See More $375.00
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 photos).
Page 2 ha... See More $295.00
* Rare Tory revolutionary war original
* Rare title
* British masthead
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 t... See More $372.00
* Rare Tory Revolutionary War original issue from America
* General William Howe
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 ... See More $298.00
* Rare title from the revolutionary war
* Great masthead for display
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 Lo... See More $295.00
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 futur... See More $320.00
* Revolutionary War original
* Uncommon title from Connecticut
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 &qu... See More $260.00
Page 2 has some news concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...just arrived from Virginia by th... See More $42.00
* Rare title w/ nice masthead
* Slave advertisements
* John Dickinson - PA farmer
The front page has a notice offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Wench, named Phebe..."
On page 2 under "Philadelphia" is a extract of a letter from an individual near Fo... See More $185.00
* Post revolutionary war original
* Nice masthead
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including an: "Eight Dollars Reward" ad for "...a likely Negro Wench..." with details, and a "Ten Dollars Reward" for a runaway "...Negro Man named Adam...".
Page 2 h... See More $120.00
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* Rare and desired issue to be had
The prime feature of this issue is the very handsome & ornate masthead engraving, which was done by no other than the famous Paul Revere. A handsome display issue as such.
Various news items from this period between the end of the Revoluti... See More $390.00
* Southern slaves from Africa imported
* Susquehanna River
This is a volume I issue (number 46) of this uncommon title from Connecticut.
Page 2 has a report about the rescue of a young man stranded on an island near Bald Friar ferry after a sudden rise of the Susquehanna River.
On the back page u... See More $47.00
* Benjamin Franklin on water spouts
* Post Revolutionary War era
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 i... See More $49.00
Rare title... slave trade... early colonies...
559754
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 $73.00
Mention of importing iron from America... In 1738...
549770
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
... See More
$24.00
* 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...
212387
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1739 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.
Among
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$28.00
Among
Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...
574947
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 nice map headed: "
... See More
$98.00
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 nice map headed: "
The slavery trade well before the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1740 (no map included). This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life having been published from 1731 through 1907. Among the interesting articles in this issue is one on the Guinea slave trade. This issue contains a wide variety of ot... See More
$38.00
With both maps, of Chagre and St. Augustine...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 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 Panama (see photos). There is also a related article on this a... See More
$495.00
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama...
541208
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740
* Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama
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 t
... See More
$495.00
* Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama
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 t
Early map of the castle of San Lorenzo & village & river of Chagre, Panama...
553190
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 Pana... See More $115.00
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.
* 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, and other unusual tidbit
... See More
$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine...
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* 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, and other unusual tidbit
Map of America in 1763...
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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 "magazine" ... See More $590.00
Boats in Upper Lakes destroyed by Indians...
575625
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 $28.00
From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1767* From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin
The front page contains an Act from the Penna. Assembly for a lottery for
* ...erecting a house of worship in the borough of Lancaster for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation...
Page 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia,... See More $175.00
Colonial Pennsylvania... Once published by Ben Franklin...
565634
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 23, 1767 * Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
* Once owned by Benjamin Franklin
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 We... See More $258.00
A very nice colonial Pennsylvania newspaper...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, October 29, 1767* Rare Colonial original
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 o... See More $185.00
Agreeing to non-importation until Townshened Acts are repealed...
549051
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 $315.00
Suspending some hated Acts of Parliament...
558536
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 $195.00
Complaining to the king about taxation without representation...
586870
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 14, 1771 A very large & ornate engraving in the masthead (see). Page 2 has a "Petition...to the King's most Excellent Majesty" from the House of Burgesses of Virginia, which includes their plea: "...submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes imposed on us wi... See More
$188.00
A slave kills his master...
574915
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 $33.00
Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper...
555137
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 $147.00
Colonial Pennsylvania...
552706
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 $252.00
Rare colonial extra...
553490
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 $110.00
Colonial Boston with front page "Slaves" ad...
550244
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 $167.00
A Phillis Wheatley poem and biography...
586323
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1773Near 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 photos below).
Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American poet and the first African-American woman whose writings helped create the genre... See More $375.00
Customs of the American Indians...
567587
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 5, 1773* Early American Indians customs
The entire front page is taken up with: "Extracts of some Letters from Sir William Johnson to Arthur Lee...on the Customs, Manners and Language of the Northern Indians of America" which has some great content, photos showing just the beginning.
The back page has some mention of the Negro insurrection in ... See More $39.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
552729
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
$65.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
586669
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&#... See More
$65.00
Instructions on who to recruit into service...
573627
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 $57.00
Provincial Congress meeting...
549063
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* The Revolutionary War
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
... See More
$476.00
* The Revolutionary War
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
Signed by John Hancock... Pennsylvania government...
222173
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10, 1776 * John Hancock
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 p... See More $660.00
From 1776... evacuation of Quebec...
541016
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1776* Evacuation of Quebec, Canada
* genuine Revolutionary War newspaper
* General William Howe
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 contain... See More $645.00
From 1777...
556883
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1777* Revolutionary war original from America
* Rare
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... See More $225.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
542287
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1778 * Rare Tory title from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
* Revolutionary War era original...
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 fi... See More $375.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
542929
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1778This 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 photos).
Page 2 ha... See More $295.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
543643
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1, 1778 * Rare Tory revolutionary war original
* Rare title
* British masthead
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 t... See More $372.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
543649
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 15, 1778 * Rare Tory Revolutionary War original issue from America
* General William Howe
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 ... See More $298.00
Rights of Aubigny...
580772
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
$37.00
From 1779 ... ornate masthead...
555536
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 8, 1779 * Rare title from the revolutionary war
* Great masthead for display
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 Lo... See More $295.00
Essay on free trade...
549067
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 futur... See More $320.00
FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR...
544446
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, AND THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford CT, July 25, 1780.* Revolutionary War original
* Uncommon title from Connecticut
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 &qu... See More $260.00
Early exploration of parts of Alaska... The Revolutionary War: "the cause"...
569608
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 $42.00
Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 Ameri... See More
$355.00
Battle of Camden...
545020
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
$86.00
Slave insurrection... Captain Cook...
575354
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1781 The back page has a short item concerning Capt. Cook: "The Crocodile, a new frigate...the command of her given to Capt. King, who succeeded the late unfortunately Capt. Cook in the command of the Resolution, when on the voyage of discoveries." Another page has: "American News" with news from Charleston which begins: &quo... See More
$36.00
John Dickinson - PA farmer...
548504
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 7, 1782 * Rare title w/ nice masthead
* Slave advertisements
* John Dickinson - PA farmer
The front page has a notice offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Wench, named Phebe..."
On page 2 under "Philadelphia" is a extract of a letter from an individual near Fo... See More $185.00
Decorative masthead... Runaway reward ad...
553423
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, dated February 1, 1783 * Post revolutionary war original
* Nice masthead
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including an: "Eight Dollars Reward" ad for "...a likely Negro Wench..." with details, and a "Ten Dollars Reward" for a runaway "...Negro Man named Adam...".
Page 2 h... See More $120.00
Much content on ending the war in America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 9, 1783 One of the most displayable newspaper of the Revolutionary War era given the large & decorative engraving in the masthead (see). The front page is filled with advertisements, including a quite lengthy one: "Thirty Dollars Reward" for two runaway Negro lads, with details (see). The back page has ... See More
$268.00
Masthead engraving by Paul Revere...
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MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, November 4, 1784 * Paul Revere masthead engraving
* Rare and desired issue to be had
The prime feature of this issue is the very handsome & ornate masthead engraving, which was done by no other than the famous Paul Revere. A handsome display issue as such.
Various news items from this period between the end of the Revoluti... See More $390.00
Bald Friar ferry...
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NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE, & CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, December 28, 1786 (year in Roman numerals)* Southern slaves from Africa imported
* Susquehanna River
This is a volume I issue (number 46) of this uncommon title from Connecticut.
Page 2 has a report about the rescue of a young man stranded on an island near Bald Friar ferry after a sudden rise of the Susquehanna River.
On the back page u... See More $47.00
Ben Franklin as president of the "Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery..."
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1787 Near the back, and under the heading: "America", is a page mostly taken up with the creation of a new society "...instituted in Philadelphia consisting of some of the most respectable people in the province of Pennsylvania..." with the introduction of their constitution printed here & which includes: "...it havi... See More
$76.00
Ben Franklin and his water spouts...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1788 * Benjamin Franklin on water spouts
* Post Revolutionary War era
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 i... See More $49.00
