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1730-01-01

THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1730. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some quite fascinating.Also a partial red-inked tax stamp. An archivale repair at the spine margin. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 12"x9", four pages.

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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 15, 1730 (issue number 35). A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some which are quite fascinating. The issue also contains a full red-inked tax stamp. An archival repair at the spine margin is present (see image). The issue measures approximately 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches and is complete in 4 pages.  Well inked for easy reading.  In unusually good condition.

THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 15, 1730 (issue number 35). A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some which are quite fascinating. The issue also contains a full red-inked tax stamp. An archival repair at the spine margin is present (see image). The issue measures approximately 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches and is complete in 4 pages. Well inked for easy reading. In unusually good condition.

Issue number 35...

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1734-01-01

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL, OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, 1734  A nice "typical" newspaper from England from the time when George Washington was just two years old!  Various news and many ads, a few of which have small illustrations. Complete in 4 pages & measuring about 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches and in nice condition. The photo below  is "generic" but the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1733 or 1734.

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL, OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, 1734 A nice "typical" newspaper from England from the time when George Washington was just two years old! Various news and many ads, a few of which have small illustrations. Complete in 4 pages & measuring about 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches and in nice condition. The photo below is "generic" but the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1733 or 1734.

121035

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1735-11-13

<div>THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 * Very rare early 18th century America newspaper * One of the earliest to be had As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well, as the masthead features two wood engravings which make this a very decorative issue and nice for display. This complete 4 page issue contains various items from Europe, plus reports headed "Boston" and "Philadelphia". Several ads are illustrated. Professionally rejoined at the spine, in great condition, measures 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.</div>

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 * Very rare early 18th century America newspaper * One of the earliest to be had As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well, as the masthead features two wood engravings which make this a very decorative issue and nice for display. This complete 4 page issue contains various items from Europe, plus reports headed "Boston" and "Philadelphia". Several ads are illustrated. Professionally rejoined at the spine, in great condition, measures 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.

549042

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1752-07-01

<div>THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: July, 1752 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. An article with small illustration of Benjamin Franklin's electricity experiment involving an lightning rod. This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history. </div>

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: July, 1752 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. An article with small illustration of Benjamin Franklin's electricity experiment involving an lightning rod. This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time in history.

205623

9.45.2005

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1753-11-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: November, 1753 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. This issue includes a brief mention of Benjamin Franklin receiving a reward for his accomplishments in the field of electricity.

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9.47.2005

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1754-02-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1754  * A poem to Benjamin Franklin * Mention of his lightning rod Near the back of the issue is a poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" (see photos for full text). At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application of a rod of iron, or a wire, the effect of thunder and lightening is prevented." and the other reading: "The steeple and organ of St. Philip's church at Charles Town [Charleston] have been twice damaged by lightning." Also included with this issue is a foldout plate of a bridge, as well as a full page plate of "Edward Cave", the founder and publisher of this magazine, who had recently died. Complete in 44 pages, measures about 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1754 * A poem to Benjamin Franklin * Mention of his lightning rod Near the back of the issue is a poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" (see photos for full text). At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application of a rod of iron, or a wire, the effect of thunder and lightening is prevented." and the other reading: "The steeple and organ of St. Philip's church at Charles Town [Charleston] have been twice damaged by lightning." Also included with this issue is a foldout plate of a bridge, as well as a full page plate of "Edward Cave", the founder and publisher of this magazine, who had recently died. Complete in 44 pages, measures about 5 by 8 inches, very nice condition.

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1754-06-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, from London, England dated June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh (Williamsburg) to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, approx. 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War!  The earliest mention of George Washington (in a magazine/newspaper) we have ever encountered.  Please note the staining on the key content (see images).  The price reflects the condition of the issue.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, from London, England dated June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh (Williamsburg) to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, approx. 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War! The earliest mention of George Washington (in a magazine/newspaper) we have ever encountered. Please note the staining on the key content (see images). The price reflects the condition of the issue.

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1754-07-01

<div>THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1754.   * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, good condition. Note: Lacking map & plate called for.</div>

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1754. * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, good condition. Note: Lacking map & plate called for.

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<div>THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754   * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, nice condition. Note: Lacking map called for.</div>

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754 * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, nice condition. Note: Lacking map called for.

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<div>GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1754    * The Albany Congress * Union of America's Colonies Within this issue under the heading: "America" is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany: "...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place. Says commissioners from Philadelphia, Maryland and Virginia arrived the next and that:...at the...congress, the commissioners from ...several governments were unanimously of opinion, that an union of the colonies was absolutely necessary; and a plan of union was...drawn up by the...commissioners...to be laid before their respective constituents."  This plan for a union of all the American English colonies, better known as the Plan of The Union, was proposed by Benjamin Franklin, one of the delegates at the Congress. The union would consist of a president general and would include a grand council with legislative powers elected by the individual colonial assemblies. The plan was later rejected by the colonial assemblies. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, 44 pages, full title/index page, has an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead.</div> <div> Also included with this issue are two full page plates, unrelated to the mentioned reports.  Each issue has at least 2 plates, but the actual plates may vary. source: wikipedia: The Albany Congress was a meeting of representatives of seven of the <a title="British North America" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/British_North_America">British North American</a> colonies in 1754 (specifically, <a title="Connecticut" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Connecticut">Connecticut</a>, <a title="Maryland" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Maryland">Maryland</a>, <a title="Massachusetts" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Massachusetts">Massachusetts</a>, <a title="New Hampshire" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/New_Hampshire">New Hampshire</a>, <a title="New York" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/New_York">New York</a>, <a title="Pennsylvania" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Pennsylvania">Pennsylvania</a>, and <a title="Rhode Island" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Rhode_Island">Rhode Island</a>). Representatives met daily at <a title="Albany, New York" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Albany,_New_York">Albany, New York</a> from <a title="June 19" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/June_19">June 19</a> to <a title="July 11" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/July_11">July 11</a> to discuss better relations with the Indian tribes and common defensive measures against the French. They did conclude a treaty with the tribes represented, but the treaty failed to secure peace with all the <a title="Native Americans in the United States" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States">Native American</a> tribes during the <a title="French and Indian War" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/French_and_Indian_War">French and Indian War</a>. The Congress is notable for producing <a title="Benjamin Franklin" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin">Benjamin Franklin</a>'s Albany Plan of Union, an early attempt to form a union of the colonies. Part of the Plan was used in writing the <a title="Articles of Confederation" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/Articles_of_Confederation">Articles of Confederation</a>, which kept the States together from 1781 until the <a title="United States Constitution" href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/wiki/United_States_Constitution">Constitution</a>.</div>

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1754 * The Albany Congress * Union of America's Colonies Within this issue under the heading: "America" is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany: "...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place. Says commissioners from Philadelphia, Maryland and Virginia arrived the next and that:...at the...congress, the commissioners from ...several governments were unanimously of opinion, that an union of the colonies was absolutely necessary; and a plan of union was...drawn up by the...commissioners...to be laid before their respective constituents." This plan for a union of all the American English colonies, better known as the Plan of The Union, was proposed by Benjamin Franklin, one of the delegates at the Congress. The union would consist of a president general and would include a grand council with legislative powers elected by the individual colonial assemblies. The plan was later rejected by the colonial assemblies. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, 44 pages, full title/index page, has an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead. Also included with this issue are two full page plates, unrelated to the mentioned reports. Each issue has at least 2 plates, but the actual plates may vary. source: wikipedia: The Albany Congress was a meeting of representatives of seven of the British North American colonies in 1754 (specifically, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island). Representatives met daily at Albany, New York from June 19 to July 11 to discuss better relations with the Indian tribes and common defensive measures against the French. They did conclude a treaty with the tribes represented, but the treaty failed to secure peace with all the Native American tribes during the French and Indian War. The Congress is notable for producing Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, an early attempt to form a union of the colonies. Part of the Plan was used in writing the Articles of Confederation, which kept the States together from 1781 until the Constitution.

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1754   * The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place. Says commissioners from Philadelphia, Maryland and Virginia arrived the next and that:...at the...congress, the commissioners from ...several governments were unanimously of opinion, that an union of the colonies was absolutely necessary; and a plan of union was...drawn up by the...commissioners...to be laid before their respective constituents. This plan for a union of all the American English colonies, better known as the Plan of The Union, was proposed by Benjamin Franklin, one of the delegates at the Congress. The union would consist of a president general and would include a grand council with legislative powers elected by the individual colonial assemblies. The plan was later rejected by the colonial assemblies. Octavo-size, 44 pages, full title/index page, has an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead. source: wikipedia: The Albany Congress was a meeting of representatives of seven of the British North American colonies in 1754 (specifically, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island). Representatives met daily at Albany, New York from June 19 to July 11 to discuss better relations with the Indian tribes and common defensive measures against the French. They did conclude a treaty with the tribes represented, but the treaty failed to secure peace with all the Native American tribes during the French and Indian War. The Congress is notable for producing Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, an early attempt to form a union of the colonies. Part of the Plan was used in writing the Articles of Confederation, which kept the States together from 1781 until the Constitution.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1754 * The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place. Says commissioners from Philadelphia, Maryland and Virginia arrived the next and that:...at the...congress, the commissioners from ...several governments were unanimously of opinion, that an union of the colonies was absolutely necessary; and a plan of union was...drawn up by the...commissioners...to be laid before their respective constituents. This plan for a union of all the American English colonies, better known as the Plan of The Union, was proposed by Benjamin Franklin, one of the delegates at the Congress. The union would consist of a president general and would include a grand council with legislative powers elected by the individual colonial assemblies. The plan was later rejected by the colonial assemblies. Octavo-size, 44 pages, full title/index page, has an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead. source: wikipedia: The Albany Congress was a meeting of representatives of seven of the British North American colonies in 1754 (specifically, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island). Representatives met daily at Albany, New York from June 19 to July 11 to discuss better relations with the Indian tribes and common defensive measures against the French. They did conclude a treaty with the tribes represented, but the treaty failed to secure peace with all the Native American tribes during the French and Indian War. The Congress is notable for producing Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, an early attempt to form a union of the colonies. Part of the Plan was used in writing the Articles of Confederation, which kept the States together from 1781 until the Constitution.

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755 * Early Mention of George Washington A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. There are no less than two high points in this issue, the first being an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of  "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with colonel Washington recommend to your favour as they were disabled in the service of their country...".  This is very early & rather rare mention of George Washington, when he was just 23 years old. The very first article in this magazine: "Account of the British Settlements in N. America" which is continued from a previous issue related to this map & takes over 3 1/2 pgs. Another page has an article: "Observations on the Map of America in the Present Magazine" Among other items of interest in this magazine are: * A Message from his Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq., Governor of North Carolina, to the General Assembly held at Newburn... [New Bern]" * "A Particular Account of the Death of Mr.. Professor Richmann...who was Killed Whilst he was Making an Electrical Experiment" which also includes two illustrations (see) * "Journal of Public Transactions in America" * An article which begins: "In the instruction given by Somerset County in Virginia to the representatives in the assembly, is the following passage..." * Full back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1755" You get the complete 46 page issue measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches, with full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue is in excellent condition. This issue does not contain the map called for on the title page.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755 * Early Mention of George Washington A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. There are no less than two high points in this issue, the first being an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with colonel Washington recommend to your favour as they were disabled in the service of their country...". This is very early & rather rare mention of George Washington, when he was just 23 years old. The very first article in this magazine: "Account of the British Settlements in N. America" which is continued from a previous issue related to this map & takes over 3 1/2 pgs. Another page has an article: "Observations on the Map of America in the Present Magazine" Among other items of interest in this magazine are: * A Message from his Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq., Governor of North Carolina, to the General Assembly held at Newburn... [New Bern]" * "A Particular Account of the Death of Mr.. Professor Richmann...who was Killed Whilst he was Making an Electrical Experiment" which also includes two illustrations (see) * "Journal of Public Transactions in America" * An article which begins: "In the instruction given by Somerset County in Virginia to the representatives in the assembly, is the following passage..." * Full back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1755" You get the complete 46 page issue measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches, with full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue is in excellent condition. This issue does not contain the map called for on the title page.

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1755-08-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated August, 1755  Within this 40+ page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted this present with great joy & urged Mr. Franklin to use his interest to procure further assistance...". Could this be Ben Franklin? Further on is a report of the battle & includes: "...the general, who exerted himself as much as man could do after having five horses killed under him, was shot through the arm & the lungs, of which he died the fourth day..." with more (see photos). This issue also has a report on a number of vessels with Negroes being imported into Charlestown. Also an article on New York and its origin. A very historic issue with a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in great condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated August, 1755 Within this 40+ page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted this present with great joy & urged Mr. Franklin to use his interest to procure further assistance...". Could this be Ben Franklin? Further on is a report of the battle & includes: "...the general, who exerted himself as much as man could do after having five horses killed under him, was shot through the arm & the lungs, of which he died the fourth day..." with more (see photos). This issue also has a report on a number of vessels with Negroes being imported into Charlestown. Also an article on New York and its origin. A very historic issue with a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in great condition.

561845

3.38.2007

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1755-08-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1755  Within this 44 page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted this present with great joy & urged Mr. Franklin to use his interest to procure further assistance...". Could this be Ben Franklin? Further on is a report of the battle & includes: "...the general, who exerted himself as much as man could do after having five horses killed under him, was shot through the arm & the lungs, of which he died the fourth day..." with more (see photos). This issue also has a report on a number of vessels with Negroes being imported into Charlestown. Also an article on New York and its origin. A very historic issue with a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches and in great condition. Still contains the two full page plates called for (see).

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1755 Within this 44 page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted this present with great joy & urged Mr. Franklin to use his interest to procure further assistance...". Could this be Ben Franklin? Further on is a report of the battle & includes: "...the general, who exerted himself as much as man could do after having five horses killed under him, was shot through the arm & the lungs, of which he died the fourth day..." with more (see photos). This issue also has a report on a number of vessels with Negroes being imported into Charlestown. Also an article on New York and its origin. A very historic issue with a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches and in great condition. Still contains the two full page plates called for (see).

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1755-08-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1755 Within this 44 page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a French fort on Monongahela river..." with more, and further on is reference to "...received an unexpected supply of 500 pounds in provision & wine from Philadelphia which was sent him by the hands of Mr. Franklin. The general accepted this present with great joy & urged Mr. Franklin to use his interest to procure further assistance...". Could this be Ben Franklin? Further on is a report of the battle & includes: "...the general, who exerted himself as much as man could do after having five horses killed under him, was shot through the arm & the lungs, of which he died the fourth day..." with more (see photos). This issue also has a report on a number of vessels with Negroes being imported into Charlestown. Also an article on New York and its origin. A very historic issue with a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches and in great condition. Still contains the two full page plates called for (see).

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1755-10-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1755 * Early George Washington (23 yrs. old) * French & Indian War original * Battle of Lake George This issue begins with a lengthy extract from * View of the Incroachments of the French in America... which chronicles events of the war, mentioning that in 1754 "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of the Virginia forces who had then with him only 300 men, and obliged him to surrender upon article of capitulation...", being a very early mention of Washington and the surrender of Fort Necessity. He was 23 years old at the time. In the "Historical Chronicle" section is a report from "Charles Town in America" with much about the Indians. There is also a detailed letter about the British victory at Battle of Lake George, which mentions the capture of "baron de Dieskau", the French general, signed in type: W. Johnson, the British commanding officer. Much more war-related content in the "Journal of the War in America". Octavo-size, 44 pgs., has a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1755 * Early George Washington (23 yrs. old) * French & Indian War original * Battle of Lake George This issue begins with a lengthy extract from * View of the Incroachments of the French in America... which chronicles events of the war, mentioning that in 1754 "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of the Virginia forces who had then with him only 300 men, and obliged him to surrender upon article of capitulation...", being a very early mention of Washington and the surrender of Fort Necessity. He was 23 years old at the time. In the "Historical Chronicle" section is a report from "Charles Town in America" with much about the Indians. There is also a detailed letter about the British victory at Battle of Lake George, which mentions the capture of "baron de Dieskau", the French general, signed in type: W. Johnson, the British commanding officer. Much more war-related content in the "Journal of the War in America". Octavo-size, 44 pgs., has a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead.

544669

2.51.2008

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1757-03-17

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1757 * Original Ben Franklin colonial newspaper * Famous title A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.  Over half of the front page has an article concerning relations with Indians. The balance of the front page has a report datelined from Charleston, South Carolina, with various news reports including problems with Indians. Pages 2 & 3 have various reports from Europe, Boston, and Philadelphia, plus ads as well. The back page is entirely taken up with ads including a nice illus. ad for "John Elliot, Cabinet Maker".  Four pages and in great condition with a handsome engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a displayable issue.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1757 * Original Ben Franklin colonial newspaper * Famous title A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. Over half of the front page has an article concerning relations with Indians. The balance of the front page has a report datelined from Charleston, South Carolina, with various news reports including problems with Indians. Pages 2 & 3 have various reports from Europe, Boston, and Philadelphia, plus ads as well. The back page is entirely taken up with ads including a nice illus. ad for "John Elliot, Cabinet Maker". Four pages and in great condition with a handsome engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a displayable issue. A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

539048

12.64.2007

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1757-06-16

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 1757  * The famous Benjamin Franklin newspaper  * Chance to buy at a minimal price  A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. On page 2 under "Williamsburg" is a report about a conference between an Agent of Indian Affairs and the leaders of the Catawba Indian nation. Includes a speech made by "King Heigler", the leader of the Catawbas, and the reply of the Indian Agent. Also has a report about a reward given for the scalps of two Indian boys. Page 3 has several notices for military deserters, plus ad offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Man, named Christmas...". Has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Trimmed a bit uneven at the top, some lite foxing. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned and printed by Benjamin Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. Note: A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 1757 * The famous Benjamin Franklin newspaper * Chance to buy at a minimal price A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. On page 2 under "Williamsburg" is a report about a conference between an Agent of Indian Affairs and the leaders of the Catawba Indian nation. Includes a speech made by "King Heigler", the leader of the Catawbas, and the reply of the Indian Agent. Also has a report about a reward given for the scalps of two Indian boys. Page 3 has several notices for military deserters, plus ad offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Man, named Christmas...". Has an ornate engraving in the masthead. Trimmed a bit uneven at the top, some lite foxing. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned and printed by Benjamin Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. Note: A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin.

554188

9.65.2008

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1757-06-23

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 23, 1757 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper * French & Indian War content A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The inside pages have some content concerning the on-going French & Indian War, with a pg. 3 item from Elizabethtown beginning: "Last Sunday morning three Indians, who were fed the day before by a person from Hyndshaw's Fort, fired upon three men...". Further on is: "Our accounts from Albany since our last are that on the 8th instant one other of Rogers's Rangers, who was taken in the Battle Rogers had last winter, came in there from the enemy..." with much more great content (see photos). Yet another report from Carlisle begins: "This minute an express from Fort Frederick arrived here with letters to Colonel Stanwix informing him of a large body of French & Indians bgeing seen by a party of the Cherokees..." with more (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads, two of which are illustrated.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 23, 1757 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper * French & Indian War content A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The inside pages have some content concerning the on-going French & Indian War, with a pg. 3 item from Elizabethtown beginning: "Last Sunday morning three Indians, who were fed the day before by a person from Hyndshaw's Fort, fired upon three men...". Further on is: "Our accounts from Albany since our last are that on the 8th instant one other of Rogers's Rangers, who was taken in the Battle Rogers had last winter, came in there from the enemy..." with much more great content (see photos). Yet another report from Carlisle begins: "This minute an express from Fort Frederick arrived here with letters to Colonel Stanwix informing him of a large body of French & Indians bgeing seen by a party of the Cherokees..." with more (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads, two of which are illustrated. A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.

557308

4.23.2009

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1757-11-25

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, November 25, 1756  * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper  * Colonial Pennsylvania  * Surrender of Fort Oswego  A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The front page includes an address "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty..." which includes in part: "...In North America our Colonies have been ransacked for many months by the most barbarous nations, almost without defence tho' our publick papers daily published their distresses..." with more (see for portions). Page 2 includes a report from "Charles-Town, South Carolina" which begins: "We hear from Georgia that just before War was declared there a French vessel from Mississippi had put into Savannah & sailed again; but that Captain Braddock was sent after her..." with more on military events in that area (see). Page 2 also has a report headed: 'the following are the Articles of the Capitulation of Oswego Fort..." which includes the three Articles and signed in type: Montcalm. (see) Page 3 has some war-related reports as well, and also includes a detailed article for "Poor Richard's Almanack" (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. wikipedia notes: The Battle of Fort Oswego was one in a series of early French victories in the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War won in spite of New France's military vulnerability. On the week of 10 August 1756, a force of regulars and Canadian militia under General Montcalm captured and occupied the British fortifications at Fort Oswego, located in the modern-day city of Oswego, New York, near Syracuse. In addition to 1,700 prisoners, Montcalm's force seized the fort's 121 cannons. The fall of Fort Oswego effectively interrupted American shipping on Lake Ontario and removed the threat to nearby Fort Frontenac. The battle was notable for demonstrating that traditional European siege tactics were viable on the North American battlefield when applied properly in the right circumstances and terrain.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, November 25, 1756 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper * Colonial Pennsylvania * Surrender of Fort Oswego A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The front page includes an address "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty..." which includes in part: "...In North America our Colonies have been ransacked for many months by the most barbarous nations, almost without defence tho' our publick papers daily published their distresses..." with more (see for portions). Page 2 includes a report from "Charles-Town, South Carolina" which begins: "We hear from Georgia that just before War was declared there a French vessel from Mississippi had put into Savannah & sailed again; but that Captain Braddock was sent after her..." with more on military events in that area (see). Page 2 also has a report headed: 'the following are the Articles of the Capitulation of Oswego Fort..." which includes the three Articles and signed in type: Montcalm. (see) Page 3 has some war-related reports as well, and also includes a detailed article for "Poor Richard's Almanack" (see). The back page is entirely taken up with ads. A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. Four pages, nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead, nearly close-trimmed at the top of page 2 only (no loss), otherwise in very nice condition. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. wikipedia notes: The Battle of Fort Oswego was one in a series of early French victories in the North American theatre of the Seven Years' War won in spite of New France's military vulnerability. On the week of 10 August 1756, a force of regulars and Canadian militia under General Montcalm captured and occupied the British fortifications at Fort Oswego, located in the modern-day city of Oswego, New York, near Syracuse. In addition to 1,700 prisoners, Montcalm's force seized the fort's 121 cannons. The fall of Fort Oswego effectively interrupted American shipping on Lake Ontario and removed the threat to nearby Fort Frontenac. The battle was notable for demonstrating that traditional European siege tactics were viable on the North American battlefield when applied properly in the right circumstances and terrain.

555769

11.26.2008

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759  (w/ 2 maps and shells plate) * Death of composer George Frederick Handel * George Washington in the French & Indian War * Two early foldout maps Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report on a different page of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion."  Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes two foldout maps titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" and "A Map of the Seat of War on the Rhine & parts adjacent in Germany, 1759" (see photos).  Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., slight bit of foxing, very nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ 2 maps and shells plate) * Death of composer George Frederick Handel * George Washington in the French & Indian War * Two early foldout maps Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report on a different page of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes two foldout maps titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" and "A Map of the Seat of War on the Rhine & parts adjacent in Germany, 1759" (see photos). Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., slight bit of foxing, very nice condition.

539099

10.46.2007

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759  (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel...  * Early George Washington...  French & Indian War...  Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. Lacking the maps called for but includes a plate of sea shells. Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel... * Early George Washington... French & Indian War... Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. Lacking the maps called for but includes a plate of sea shells. Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.

539106

12.62.2007

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759  (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel...  * Early George Washington...  French & Indian War...  Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., great condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel... * Early George Washington... French & Indian War... Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., great condition.

541031

12.87.2007

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ map and shells plate) * Early George Washington * Music composer George F. Handel death * Map of Toulon Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: * Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early--and rare--mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon (France) with the Adjacent Country" which is in nice condition (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., some margin chipping to four leaves near the back & not affecting mentioned text (nor any text), generally in nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ map and shells plate) * Early George Washington * Music composer George F. Handel death * Map of Toulon Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: * Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early--and rare--mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon (France) with the Adjacent Country" which is in nice condition (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., some margin chipping to four leaves near the back & not affecting mentioned text (nor any text), generally in nice condition.

545432

5.20.2008

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1760-01-03

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 3, 1760  Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a very lengthy: "Lists of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Philadelphia" providing great evidence of family names living in the vicinity as the names are listed along with the towns of residence (see for portions). Much of pg. 2 is taken up with an account of the French & Indian was up to the surrender of Quebec, continued in a future issue. All of pgs. 3 & 4 are taken up with advertisements, and at the bottom of page 4 is one of the most desired imprints to be had in any early newspaper collection: "Philadelphia: Printed by B. FRANKLIN Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New Printing Office near the Market." giving evidence of this newspaper having been printed by Ben Franklin. The condition of this issue has been compromised, as the leaves are loose at the spine, there is an old archival mend near the spine repairing an old tear but causing no loss of readability, a bit close-trimmed at the top of pgs. 2 & 3 causing minor loss, various wear at the margins with some chipping, and various foxing or light staining throughout. A very fine opportunity for a bona fide Ben Franklin newspaper at a reasonable price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 3, 1760 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a very lengthy: "Lists of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Philadelphia" providing great evidence of family names living in the vicinity as the names are listed along with the towns of residence (see for portions). Much of pg. 2 is taken up with an account of the French & Indian was up to the surrender of Quebec, continued in a future issue. All of pgs. 3 & 4 are taken up with advertisements, and at the bottom of page 4 is one of the most desired imprints to be had in any early newspaper collection: "Philadelphia: Printed by B. FRANKLIN Post-Master, and D. HALL, at the New Printing Office near the Market." giving evidence of this newspaper having been printed by Ben Franklin. The condition of this issue has been compromised, as the leaves are loose at the spine, there is an old archival mend near the spine repairing an old tear but causing no loss of readability, a bit close-trimmed at the top of pgs. 2 & 3 causing minor loss, various wear at the margins with some chipping, and various foxing or light staining throughout. A very fine opportunity for a bona fide Ben Franklin newspaper at a reasonable price.

553667

2.12.2009

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1764-08-09

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 9, 1764 * * Rare Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper Certainly among the more desired newspapers of the 18th century are any which carry the desired imprint: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master...". This one does (see photos). The front page has an article: "A Well-Wisher to America" (see). Pg. 2 has various reports from Europe as well as items under the headings: "Boston" "Newport" "New York" and "Philadelphia". Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads, evidence of Ben Franklin's great success as a newspaper publisher. Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed. This issue has much wear at the folds, particularly the front page causing some loss of text. Pages 2 & 3 have several transparent (yet noticeable) archival mends at the folds, causing no loss of readability. The Franklin imprint at the bottom of the back page is in nice condition. A fine opportunity for a rare Franklin imprint at less than the more usual $1700+ price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 9, 1764 * * Rare Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper Certainly among the more desired newspapers of the 18th century are any which carry the desired imprint: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master...". This one does (see photos). The front page has an article: "A Well-Wisher to America" (see). Pg. 2 has various reports from Europe as well as items under the headings: "Boston" "Newport" "New York" and "Philadelphia". Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads, evidence of Ben Franklin's great success as a newspaper publisher. Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed. This issue has much wear at the folds, particularly the front page causing some loss of text. Pages 2 & 3 have several transparent (yet noticeable) archival mends at the folds, causing no loss of readability. The Franklin imprint at the bottom of the back page is in nice condition. A fine opportunity for a rare Franklin imprint at less than the more usual $1700+ price.

549703

8.58.2008

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1766-08-07

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, August 7, 1766 * Published by Ben Franklin  * Colonial newspaper  The front page includes an address of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the British Parliament. Page 2 has reports from numerous cities in Europe, plus a brief note from Boston: "Thursday last was observed here as a Day of General Thanksgiving for the Repeal of the Stamp Act." (see). Page 3 has an interesting account of a trial of two men for the murder of Indian women (see). All of page 4 is taken up with ads, and this issue still has the single "supplementary" sheet attached, filled with various ads. Just 3 years previous the imprint included: "Printed by B. Franklin" when he was an owner of this newspaper. Complete in 6 pages, minimal spine wear, great condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, August 7, 1766 * Published by Ben Franklin * Colonial newspaper The front page includes an address of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the British Parliament. Page 2 has reports from numerous cities in Europe, plus a brief note from Boston: "Thursday last was observed here as a Day of General Thanksgiving for the Repeal of the Stamp Act." (see). Page 3 has an interesting account of a trial of two men for the murder of Indian women (see). All of page 4 is taken up with ads, and this issue still has the single "supplementary" sheet attached, filled with various ads. Just 3 years previous the imprint included: "Printed by B. Franklin" when he was an owner of this newspaper. Complete in 6 pages, minimal spine wear, great condition.

550192

9.7.2008

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1767-03-12

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, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Boston. The back page is entirely taken up with ads, including one for a runaway negro girl, with details (see). This was the newspaper published by Ben Franklin, his name appearing on the imprint on issues up through 1765, just two years previous to this edition. Four pages, coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, and in excellent condition.

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, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Boston. The back page is entirely taken up with ads, including one for a runaway negro girl, with details (see). This was the newspaper published by Ben Franklin, his name appearing on the imprint on issues up through 1765, just two years previous to this edition. Four pages, coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, and in excellent condition.

541844

4.3.2008

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1767-05-07

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 7, 1767  The masthead features a nice engraving of what was then Pennsylvania's coat-of-arms (see). This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date. An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a pg. 2 item: "The late disputes in New York have again roused the revengeful spirit of your enemies & have lost the colonies some, till now, very staunch friends, & who were most attached to their interests." A great number of ads in this newspapers which speaks to the success of this popular newspaper. Four pages and in excellent condition. A fine example of a famous colonial newspaper at a reasonable price.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 7, 1767 The masthead features a nice engraving of what was then Pennsylvania's coat-of-arms (see). This newspaper was once owned & printed by Ben Franklin, but his name & involvement ended a few years earlier than this date. An interesting variety of news tidbits throughout including a pg. 2 item: "The late disputes in New York have again roused the revengeful spirit of your enemies & have lost the colonies some, till now, very staunch friends, & who were most attached to their interests." A great number of ads in this newspapers which speaks to the success of this popular newspaper. Four pages and in excellent condition. A fine example of a famous colonial newspaper at a reasonable price.

562335

8.99.2009

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1767-07-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1767 * Benjamin Franklin on the Stamp Act repeal * Protest against repealing the Stamp Act 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. Within this issue is an article: "Protest Against Repealing the American Stamp Act" which takes over two pages (photos show portions) and provides some fascinating insight into this heated topic. Also in this issue is: "The Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, Relative to the Repeal of the American Stamp Act in 1767" which is done in question & answer format, and takes over 4 pages (see for portions). Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with news reports of the day, almost entirely European. The back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1767". Included is the full page plate called for, which includes an image of an ancient coin. Complete in 52 pgs. with full title/index page. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in very nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1767 * Benjamin Franklin on the Stamp Act repeal * Protest against repealing the Stamp Act 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. Within this issue is an article: "Protest Against Repealing the American Stamp Act" which takes over two pages (photos show portions) and provides some fascinating insight into this heated topic. Also in this issue is: "The Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, Relative to the Repeal of the American Stamp Act in 1767" which is done in question & answer format, and takes over 4 pages (see for portions). Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with news reports of the day, almost entirely European. The back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1767". Included is the full page plate called for, which includes an image of an ancient coin. Complete in 52 pgs. with full title/index page. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in very nice condition.

554614

4.t.2009

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1767-07-09

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 9, 1767 * Nice colonial newspaper The entire front page is taken up with various advertisements, including four runaway "Reward" ads. Page 2 has news from Madrid and London, as well as datelines from Charlestown (Charleston), South Carolina, Philadelphia and New York. The Charleston content includes mention of troubles with the Creek, Choctaw and Cherokee Indians (see photos). The balance of the issue is mostly taken up with other advertisements, giving evidence to the great success of this newspaper which was owned by Ben Franklin just a few years previous. This newspaper features a nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a very displayable newspaper. Complete in 4 pages and in very nice, clean condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 9, 1767 * Nice colonial newspaper The entire front page is taken up with various advertisements, including four runaway "Reward" ads. Page 2 has news from Madrid and London, as well as datelines from Charlestown (Charleston), South Carolina, Philadelphia and New York. The Charleston content includes mention of troubles with the Creek, Choctaw and Cherokee Indians (see photos). The balance of the issue is mostly taken up with other advertisements, giving evidence to the great success of this newspaper which was owned by Ben Franklin just a few years previous. This newspaper features a nice engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead making this a very displayable newspaper. Complete in 4 pages and in very nice, clean condition.

557305

4.23.2009

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1767-08-13

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1767   * Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin ! This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date of this issue, or 1765.  This issue was published by David Hall and William Sellers, in Philadelphia, PA. Page two has news from New-York including several cases that were tried before the Supreme Court. One of the cases involved four women and one man all of whom were found guilty of grand larceny. The women were each burnt in the hand, while the man was remanded on another charge. More interesting is that this case had a female jury. The report reads: "Frances Malone, on an indictment for stealing...was tried, and found guilty, and having pleaded her belly, the court awarded a jury of matrons, to try whether the prisoner be quick with child, or not; who being returned, and impannelled, after examining the prisoner privately, found that the prisoner is with quick child, whereupon the court ordered that the prisoners sentence be respited till next term." (see photos) Interesting to read that a female jury was used in this case, although very appropriate considering the situation. There is much other news of the day from colonial America in this newspaper, including advertisements as well. Reading this newspaper gives an interesting perspective on life in the colonies some 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this issue hundreds of years ago. He or she was reading news as it was first reported. Holding this issue is literally holding history in your hands! How has such an issue survived through the years? This issue was kept by a library in a bound volume since the early 18th century along with other issues of the same year, used by patrons and safely stored. Eventually this issue was likely microfilmed by the library then made available to the general collecting public.  Fortunately, paper used back in the 1760's had a very high cotton & linen content so there is not the slightest bit of fragility nor age browning found on more recent newspapers. This issue can very easily be read & handled and turning the pages will not cause the slightest bit of harm. There is a small notation on pg. 3 and a few minor foxing spots, otherwise this newspaper is in very good condition.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1767 * Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin ! This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date of this issue, or 1765. This issue was published by David Hall and William Sellers, in Philadelphia, PA. Page two has news from New-York including several cases that were tried before the Supreme Court. One of the cases involved four women and one man all of whom were found guilty of grand larceny. The women were each burnt in the hand, while the man was remanded on another charge. More interesting is that this case had a female jury. The report reads: "Frances Malone, on an indictment for stealing...was tried, and found guilty, and having pleaded her belly, the court awarded a jury of matrons, to try whether the prisoner be quick with child, or not; who being returned, and impannelled, after examining the prisoner privately, found that the prisoner is with quick child, whereupon the court ordered that the prisoners sentence be respited till next term." (see photos) Interesting to read that a female jury was used in this case, although very appropriate considering the situation. There is much other news of the day from colonial America in this newspaper, including advertisements as well. Reading this newspaper gives an interesting perspective on life in the colonies some 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this issue hundreds of years ago. He or she was reading news as it was first reported. Holding this issue is literally holding history in your hands! How has such an issue survived through the years? This issue was kept by a library in a bound volume since the early 18th century along with other issues of the same year, used by patrons and safely stored. Eventually this issue was likely microfilmed by the library then made available to the general collecting public. Fortunately, paper used back in the 1760's had a very high cotton & linen content so there is not the slightest bit of fragility nor age browning found on more recent newspapers. This issue can very easily be read & handled and turning the pages will not cause the slightest bit of harm. There is a small notation on pg. 3 and a few minor foxing spots, otherwise this newspaper is in very good condition.

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550862

7.16.2006

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1767-08-20

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1767 * Creating the hated Townshend Acts * Colonial Pennsylvania original This newspaper was published by Benjamin Franklin for many years, his famous imprint appearing in issues through 1765. The imprint of this issue reads: "Printed by David Hall and William Sellers...". Page 2 has various news reports from both Europe and the colonies, one item from Boston noting: "...That noting would be attempted by way of internal taxation of the colonies...". Page 3 reports from the House of Commons includes: "...a Bill for restraining & prohibiting the Governor...of the Province of New York from passing or assenting to any Act...until Provision shall have been made...for furnishing the King's Troops with all the Necessaries required by Law...". The real significance of this issue is what follows, being a lengthy list of Resolves for various taxes, datelined June 2, on American colonies including import duties on glass, lead, paints, paper & more (see photos) which when formally enacted just 27 days later would be known as the Townshend Acts. Four pages, handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, just a few minor stains, generally in very nice, clean condition. wikipedia notes: The Townshend Acts were a series of acts passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliament of Great Britain relating to the British colonies in North America. The acts are named for Charles Townshend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who proposed the program. Historians vary slightly in which acts they include under the heading "Townshend Acts", but five laws are frequently mentioned: the Revenue Act of 1767, the Indemnity Act, the Commissioners of Customs Act, the Vice Admiralty Court Act, and the New York Restraining Act. The purpose of the Townshend Acts was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay for governors and judges who would be independent of colonial control, to create a more effective means of enforcing compliance with trade regulations, to punish the province of New York for failing to comply with the 1765 Quartering Act, and to establish the precedent that the British Parliament had the right to tax the colonies. The Townshend Acts met with resistance in the colonies, prompting the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770. Ironically, on the same day as the massacre in Boston, Parliament began to consider a motion to partially repeal the Townshend duties. Most of the new taxes were repealed, but the tax on tea was retained. The British government continued in its attempt to tax the colonists without their consent, however, which led to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1767 * Creating the hated Townshend Acts * Colonial Pennsylvania original This newspaper was published by Benjamin Franklin for many years, his famous imprint appearing in issues through 1765. The imprint of this issue reads: "Printed by David Hall and William Sellers...". Page 2 has various news reports from both Europe and the colonies, one item from Boston noting: "...That noting would be attempted by way of internal taxation of the colonies...". Page 3 reports from the House of Commons includes: "...a Bill for restraining & prohibiting the Governor...of the Province of New York from passing or assenting to any Act...until Provision shall have been made...for furnishing the King's Troops with all the Necessaries required by Law...". The real significance of this issue is what follows, being a lengthy list of Resolves for various taxes, datelined June 2, on American colonies including import duties on glass, lead, paints, paper & more (see photos) which when formally enacted just 27 days later would be known as the Townshend Acts. Four pages, handsome coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead, just a few minor stains, generally in very nice, clean condition. wikipedia notes: The Townshend Acts were a series of acts passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliament of Great Britain relating to the British colonies in North America. The acts are named for Charles Townshend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who proposed the program. Historians vary slightly in which acts they include under the heading "Townshend Acts", but five laws are frequently mentioned: the Revenue Act of 1767, the Indemnity Act, the Commissioners of Customs Act, the Vice Admiralty Court Act, and the New York Restraining Act. The purpose of the Townshend Acts was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay for governors and judges who would be independent of colonial control, to create a more effective means of enforcing compliance with trade regulations, to punish the province of New York for failing to comply with the 1765 Quartering Act, and to establish the precedent that the British Parliament had the right to tax the colonies. The Townshend Acts met with resistance in the colonies, prompting the occupation of Boston by British troops in 1768, which eventually resulted in the Boston Massacre of 1770. Ironically, on the same day as the massacre in Boston, Parliament began to consider a motion to partially repeal the Townshend duties. Most of the new taxes were repealed, but the tax on tea was retained. The British government continued in its attempt to tax the colonists without their consent, however, which led to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

554270

4.18.2009

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1768-07-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 * Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate * Pre revolutionary war original   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. Page 2 has "Interesting Advices from America" with a Boston report beginning: "Last Friday fe'nnight the officers of the customers made a seizure of a sloop belonging to John Hancock..." with more (see photos), followed by other reports of troubles in America. On an inside page is an article titled: "Suprizing Properties of Numbers placed in Dr. Franklin's Magic Square of Squares" which is a fascinating article describing Benjamin Franklin's amazing numerical puzzle. There is also a full page engraving of this "Magic Square of Squares" (see photos). More typically this plate is missing from the issue, but present here. Among various reports under the "Historical Chronicle" is an item noting: "Letters from Fort Pitt in America are full of joy on the success of the late congress held there for settling annually all difference with the Indian tribes in that quarter...the famous major Rogers has turned traitor to his country & is now in irons for a conspiracy in order to surprise several fortresses, to kill the commandants, plunder the garrisons,& desert to the enemy." (see). Among other articles in this issue are: *  "Observations on Insects Affecting Fruit Trees" *  "Hint for the Institution of Downing College" *  "The Gigantic Stature of the Patagonians Confirmed" *  "French Claims on Newfoundland" This is a complete issue, full title/index page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate, 46 pages, in very nice, clean condition, and measuring about 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches. This issue is lacking the other plate called for. Rarely are Ben Franklin related prints found in 18th century magazines.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 * Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate * Pre revolutionary war original 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. Page 2 has "Interesting Advices from America" with a Boston report beginning: "Last Friday fe'nnight the officers of the customers made a seizure of a sloop belonging to John Hancock..." with more (see photos), followed by other reports of troubles in America. On an inside page is an article titled: "Suprizing Properties of Numbers placed in Dr. Franklin's Magic Square of Squares" which is a fascinating article describing Benjamin Franklin's amazing numerical puzzle. There is also a full page engraving of this "Magic Square of Squares" (see photos). More typically this plate is missing from the issue, but present here. Among various reports under the "Historical Chronicle" is an item noting: "Letters from Fort Pitt in America are full of joy on the success of the late congress held there for settling annually all difference with the Indian tribes in that quarter...the famous major Rogers has turned traitor to his country & is now in irons for a conspiracy in order to surprise several fortresses, to kill the commandants, plunder the garrisons,& desert to the enemy." (see). Among other articles in this issue are: * "Observations on Insects Affecting Fruit Trees" * "Hint for the Institution of Downing College" * "The Gigantic Stature of the Patagonians Confirmed" * "French Claims on Newfoundland" This is a complete issue, full title/index page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate, 46 pages, in very nice, clean condition, and measuring about 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches. This issue is lacking the other plate called for. Rarely are Ben Franklin related prints found in 18th century magazines.

549702

8.58.2008

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1768-07-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768  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. Page 2 has "Interesting Advices from America" with a Boston report beginning: "Last Friday fe'nnight the officers of the customers made a seizure of a sloop belonging to John Hancock..." with more (see photos), followed by other reports of troubles in America. On an inside page is an article titled: "Suprizing Properties of Numbers placed in Dr. Franklin's Magic Square of Squares" which is a fascinating article describing Benjamin Franklin's amazing numerical puzzle. There is also a full page engraving of this "Magic Square of Squares" (see photos). More typically this plate is missing from the issue, but present here. Among various reports under the "Historical Chronicle" is an item noting: "Letters from Fort Pitt in America are full of joy on the success of the late congress held there for settling annually all difference with the Indian tribes in that quarter...the famous major Rogers has turned traitor to his country & is now in irons for a conspiracy in order to surprise several fortresses, to kill the commandants, plunder the garrisons,& desert to the enemy." (see). Among other articles in this issue are: *  "Observations on Insects Affecting Fruit Trees" *  "Hint for the Institution of Downing College" *  "The Gigantic Stature of the Patagonians Confirmed" *  "French Claims on Newfoundland" This is a complete issue, full title/index page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate, 46 pages, in very nice, clean condition, and measuring about 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches. This issue is lacking the other plate called for. Rarely are Ben Franklin related prints found in 18th century magazines.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 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. Page 2 has "Interesting Advices from America" with a Boston report beginning: "Last Friday fe'nnight the officers of the customers made a seizure of a sloop belonging to John Hancock..." with more (see photos), followed by other reports of troubles in America. On an inside page is an article titled: "Suprizing Properties of Numbers placed in Dr. Franklin's Magic Square of Squares" which is a fascinating article describing Benjamin Franklin's amazing numerical puzzle. There is also a full page engraving of this "Magic Square of Squares" (see photos). More typically this plate is missing from the issue, but present here. Among various reports under the "Historical Chronicle" is an item noting: "Letters from Fort Pitt in America are full of joy on the success of the late congress held there for settling annually all difference with the Indian tribes in that quarter...the famous major Rogers has turned traitor to his country & is now in irons for a conspiracy in order to surprise several fortresses, to kill the commandants, plunder the garrisons,& desert to the enemy." (see). Among other articles in this issue are: * "Observations on Insects Affecting Fruit Trees" * "Hint for the Institution of Downing College" * "The Gigantic Stature of the Patagonians Confirmed" * "French Claims on Newfoundland" This is a complete issue, full title/index page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate, 46 pages, in very nice, clean condition, and measuring about 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches. This issue is lacking the other plate called for. Rarely are Ben Franklin related prints found in 18th century magazines.

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9.4.2009

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1768-11-10

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Nov. 10, 1768  Notable title once published by Benjamin Franklin, page 2 has an address from the "Subscribers and Members of His Majestys Council of the Province of Massachusetts to General Gage" which discusses their thoughts about state of the colony, mentioning in part: "In this Time of public Distress...when the Metropolis is possessed by Troops, and surrounded by Ships of War...it affords a general Satisfaction, that your Excellency has visited the Province....Your own Observation will give you the fullest Evidence that the Town and Province are in a peaceful State...thought there have been Disorders in...Boston, some of them did not merit Notice; and that such as did, have been magnified beyond the Truth....". In his reply, General Gage says: "Whatever may have been the...Causes of the Disturbances, and Riots....the Troops...will...Stay....and that the future Behaviour of the People, will...afford me a sufficient Foundation, to represent to his Majesty, the Propriety of withdrawing the most Part of the Troops." signed in type: Thomas Gage. Page 3 news from Fort Chartres mentions that Captain Gordon Forbes of the 34th regiment: "...collected a vast Quantity of Stone, with which he had built a dry Wall, to support the Bank of the Mississippi, for upwards of 200 yards in Front of the Fort." Some foxing spots in unrelated content, otherwise in very good condition.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Nov. 10, 1768 Notable title once published by Benjamin Franklin, page 2 has an address from the "Subscribers and Members of His Majestys Council of the Province of Massachusetts to General Gage" which discusses their thoughts about state of the colony, mentioning in part: "In this Time of public Distress...when the Metropolis is possessed by Troops, and surrounded by Ships of War...it affords a general Satisfaction, that your Excellency has visited the Province....Your own Observation will give you the fullest Evidence that the Town and Province are in a peaceful State...thought there have been Disorders in...Boston, some of them did not merit Notice; and that such as did, have been magnified beyond the Truth....". In his reply, General Gage says: "Whatever may have been the...Causes of the Disturbances, and Riots....the Troops...will...Stay....and that the future Behaviour of the People, will...afford me a sufficient Foundation, to represent to his Majesty, the Propriety of withdrawing the most Part of the Troops." signed in type: Thomas Gage. Page 3 news from Fort Chartres mentions that Captain Gordon Forbes of the 34th regiment: "...collected a vast Quantity of Stone, with which he had built a dry Wall, to support the Bank of the Mississippi, for upwards of 200 yards in Front of the Fort." Some foxing spots in unrelated content, otherwise in very good condition.

213312

7.28.2006

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1768-11-17

<div>THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1768  A famous colonial title once published by Benjamin Franklin, this issue contains a report on page 2 stating that two officials, a regiment captain and others unknown were charged with advising: "...several Negroe Slaves in the Town to beat, abuse and cut their Masters Throats, promising them as a Reward...to make them free... plus word that the Town Watch was appointed ...to see that good Order is observed in the Night, and that they take up all negroes, whom they shall find abroad at an unreasonable hour." An extract of a letter from North Carolina states in part: "In one of our Western Counties we have had a very dangerous Mob; a Number of armed Men, calling themselves Regulators, and refusing to pay any Debts or Taxes....The greatest Grievance complained by these deluded People, is the want of a Paper Currency, or some Medium, to answer the trade of the Country....". There is also a mention of a female evangelist: "Since our last Mrs. RACHEL WILSON, an eminent Preacher among Friends, who lately arrived here...from England...set out by Land for South Carolina. She preached several times in this Province and New-Jersey, to the great Satisfaction of Thousands of well-disposed People of all Denominations." Four pages in nice condition.</div>

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1768 A famous colonial title once published by Benjamin Franklin, this issue contains a report on page 2 stating that two officials, a regiment captain and others unknown were charged with advising: "...several Negroe Slaves in the Town to beat, abuse and cut their Masters Throats, promising them as a Reward...to make them free... plus word that the Town Watch was appointed ...to see that good Order is observed in the Night, and that they take up all negroes, whom they shall find abroad at an unreasonable hour." An extract of a letter from North Carolina states in part: "In one of our Western Counties we have had a very dangerous Mob; a Number of armed Men, calling themselves Regulators, and refusing to pay any Debts or Taxes....The greatest Grievance complained by these deluded People, is the want of a Paper Currency, or some Medium, to answer the trade of the Country....". There is also a mention of a female evangelist: "Since our last Mrs. RACHEL WILSON, an eminent Preacher among Friends, who lately arrived here...from England...set out by Land for South Carolina. She preached several times in this Province and New-Jersey, to the great Satisfaction of Thousands of well-disposed People of all Denominations." Four pages in nice condition.

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7.17.2006

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1770-11-01

<div>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 Superior Court and Court of Assize, now sitting here, and severally pleaded Not Guilty; but their trial, we hear, is put off till the 23d of October next."  Almost all of the remainder of pg. 2 is taken up with other news reports from America, most from Boston, with some hints as to the troubles which are brewing between America & England (see photos). Included are reports from Philadelphia, Charleston and New York, the latter noting: "The General Assembly of Pennsylvania...have appointed Benjamin Franklin, Esq., sole agent for that Province at the court of Great Britain for the ensuing year." Included with this issue are two fullpg. plates (see photos), one of which has a great:  "The View of the Surprizing Natural Curiosity, near Stains, in Scotland" showing stalagmites and stalactites in a cave. Complete 50 pg. issue with full title/index pg., measures about 5 by 8 in., nice condition.</div>

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 Superior Court and Court of Assize, now sitting here, and severally pleaded Not Guilty; but their trial, we hear, is put off till the 23d of October next." Almost all of the remainder of pg. 2 is taken up with other news reports from America, most from Boston, with some hints as to the troubles which are brewing between America & England (see photos). Included are reports from Philadelphia, Charleston and New York, the latter noting: "The General Assembly of Pennsylvania...have appointed Benjamin Franklin, Esq., sole agent for that Province at the court of Great Britain for the ensuing year." Included with this issue are two fullpg. plates (see photos), one of which has a great: "The View of the Surprizing Natural Curiosity, near Stains, in Scotland" showing stalagmites and stalactites in a cave. Complete 50 pg. issue with full title/index pg., measures about 5 by 8 in., nice condition.

220381

6.41.2007

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1770-11-01

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 Superior Court and Court of Assize, now sitting here, and severally pleaded Not Guilty; but their trial, we hear, is put off till the 23d of October next."  Almost all of the remainder of pg. 2 is taken up with other news reports from America, most from Boston, with some hints as to the troubles which are brewing between America & England (see photos). Included are reports from Philadelphia, Charleston and New York, the latter noting: "The General Assembly of Pennsylvania...have appointed Benjamin Franklin, Esq., sole agent for that Province at the court of Great Britain for the ensuing year." Included with this issue are two fullpg. plates (see photos), one of which has a great:  "The View of the Surprizing Natural Curiosity, near Stains, in Scotland" showing stalagmites and stalactites in a cave. Complete 50 pg. issue with full title/index pg., measures about 5 by 8 in., various foxing throughout..

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 Superior Court and Court of Assize, now sitting here, and severally pleaded Not Guilty; but their trial, we hear, is put off till the 23d of October next." Almost all of the remainder of pg. 2 is taken up with other news reports from America, most from Boston, with some hints as to the troubles which are brewing between America & England (see photos). Included are reports from Philadelphia, Charleston and New York, the latter noting: "The General Assembly of Pennsylvania...have appointed Benjamin Franklin, Esq., sole agent for that Province at the court of Great Britain for the ensuing year." Included with this issue are two fullpg. plates (see photos), one of which has a great: "The View of the Surprizing Natural Curiosity, near Stains, in Scotland" showing stalagmites and stalactites in a cave. Complete 50 pg. issue with full title/index pg., measures about 5 by 8 in., various foxing throughout..

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6.41.2007

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1774-02-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1774  * Captain Cook discovery of Australia, New Zealand : naming of Botany Bay * Plate of a tattooed New Zealand native * Ben Franklin petition * Voltaire print A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. A report which begins: "Came on to be heard before the Privy Council, the merits of a petition presented some time ago by Dr. Franklin, Agent for the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England, setting forth that the people of that province had no longer any confidence in their Governor; that they consider him an enemy to the province..." and further on is: "...Dr. Franklin is displaced from the office of Deputy Post-Office Master General for the Colonies, and the petition...dismissed..." (see for full text). There is also a long and stirring letter from America arguing against the American Revenue act, the duty on tea (which resulted in the Boston Tea Party), the rights of Americans, etc. (see for portions) News from America reports that the Government House in New York had burnt down, and strangely enough a Supreme Court judges house also burnt down, both by "accident" (see). There is a lengthy and interesting article on Captain Cook's discovery of Australia which takes over 5 pages (see for portions). One significant portion reads: "...it having yielded little else, except fresh water and fish, they gave it the name of Botany Bay, and on the 6th of May they weighed anchors & departed..." (see). Included with this text is a full page plate titled: "The Head of a New Zealand Chief Curiously  Tataowed" (see) Included is a full page plate with a somewhat small print of M. de Voltaire with a related article: "Memoirs of the Life & Writings of M. de Voltaire" (see for portions). Complete in 48 pages, some tears at the blank spine margin of the first 3 leafs and binding residue at the spine, measures 5 by 8 inches, with full title/index page. All plates called for are present.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1774 * Captain Cook discovery of Australia, New Zealand : naming of Botany Bay * Plate of a tattooed New Zealand native * Ben Franklin petition * Voltaire print A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. A report which begins: "Came on to be heard before the Privy Council, the merits of a petition presented some time ago by Dr. Franklin, Agent for the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England, setting forth that the people of that province had no longer any confidence in their Governor; that they consider him an enemy to the province..." and further on is: "...Dr. Franklin is displaced from the office of Deputy Post-Office Master General for the Colonies, and the petition...dismissed..." (see for full text). There is also a long and stirring letter from America arguing against the American Revenue act, the duty on tea (which resulted in the Boston Tea Party), the rights of Americans, etc. (see for portions) News from America reports that the Government House in New York had burnt down, and strangely enough a Supreme Court judges house also burnt down, both by "accident" (see). There is a lengthy and interesting article on Captain Cook's discovery of Australia which takes over 5 pages (see for portions). One significant portion reads: "...it having yielded little else, except fresh water and fish, they gave it the name of Botany Bay, and on the 6th of May they weighed anchors & departed..." (see). Included with this text is a full page plate titled: "The Head of a New Zealand Chief Curiously Tataowed" (see) Included is a full page plate with a somewhat small print of M. de Voltaire with a related article: "Memoirs of the Life & Writings of M. de Voltaire" (see for portions). Complete in 48 pages, some tears at the blank spine margin of the first 3 leafs and binding residue at the spine, measures 5 by 8 inches, with full title/index page. All plates called for are present.

560601

8.k.2009

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2009-07-09T09:21:46-04:00

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1774-02-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1774  * Captain Cook discovery of Australia, New Zealand : naming of Botany Bay * Plate of a tattooed New Zealand native * Ben Franklin petition * Voltaire print A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. A report which begins: "Came on to be heard before the Privy Council, the merits of a petition presented some time ago by Dr. Franklin, Agent for the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England, setting forth that the people of that province had no longer any confidence in their Governor; that they consider him an enemy to the province..." and further on is: "...Dr. Franklin is displaced from the office of Deputy Post-Office Master General for the Colonies, and the petition...dismissed..." (see for full text). There is also a long and stirring letter from America arguing against the American Revenue act, the duty on tea (which resulted in the Boston Tea Party), the rights of Americans, etc. (see for portions) News from America reports that the Government House in New York had burnt down, and strangely enough a Supreme Court judges house also burnt down, both by "accident" (see). There is a lengthy and interesting article on Captain Cook's discovery of Australia which takes over 5 pages (see for portions). One significant portion reads: "...it having yielded little else, except fresh water and fish, they gave it the name of Botany Bay, and on the 6th of May they weighed anchors & departed..." (see). Included with this text is a full page plate titled: "The Head of a New Zealand Chief Curiously  Tataowed" (see) Included is a full page plate with a somewhat small print of M. de Voltaire with a related article: "Memoirs of the Life & Writings of M. de Voltaire" (see for portions). Complete in 48 pages, titlepg. is slightly close-trimmed at the top right (see), measures 4 3/4 by 8 inches, with full title/index page. All plates called for are present.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1774 * Captain Cook discovery of Australia, New Zealand : naming of Botany Bay * Plate of a tattooed New Zealand native * Ben Franklin petition * Voltaire print A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. A report which begins: "Came on to be heard before the Privy Council, the merits of a petition presented some time ago by Dr. Franklin, Agent for the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England, setting forth that the people of that province had no longer any confidence in their Governor; that they consider him an enemy to the province..." and further on is: "...Dr. Franklin is displaced from the office of Deputy Post-Office Master General for the Colonies, and the petition...dismissed..." (see for full text). There is also a long and stirring letter from America arguing against the American Revenue act, the duty on tea (which resulted in the Boston Tea Party), the rights of Americans, etc. (see for portions) News from America reports that the Government House in New York had burnt down, and strangely enough a Supreme Court judges house also burnt down, both by "accident" (see). There is a lengthy and interesting article on Captain Cook's discovery of Australia which takes over 5 pages (see for portions). One significant portion reads: "...it having yielded little else, except fresh water and fish, they gave it the name of Botany Bay, and on the 6th of May they weighed anchors & departed..." (see). Included with this text is a full page plate titled: "The Head of a New Zealand Chief Curiously Tataowed" (see) Included is a full page plate with a somewhat small print of M. de Voltaire with a related article: "Memoirs of the Life & Writings of M. de Voltaire" (see for portions). Complete in 48 pages, titlepg. is slightly close-trimmed at the top right (see), measures 4 3/4 by 8 inches, with full title/index page. All plates called for are present.

560610

9.4.2009

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1775-05-06

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 6, 1775 * Revolutionary War newspaper Over half of the front page is taken up with a very nice: "Message from the Governor to the Assembly" signed in type by John Penn, and beginning: "I have ordered the secretary to lay before you a resolution entered into by the British House of Commons, the 20th of February last, relative to the unhappy differences subsisting between our Mother Country and her American Colonies...". Included as well is the text of that very resolution from the House of Commons from February 20, 1775 (see photos). And also on the ftpg., concluding on pg. 2, is the lengthy reply of the Penna. Assembly to Governor Penn, which includes: "Having weighed & considered this plan...we are sincerely sorry that we cannot think the terms pointed out afford a just & reasonable ground for a final accommodation between Great Britain & the Colonies..." with more, & ending with: "Until Divine Providence shall cause...such a happy period to arrive can only deprecate, and, if it be possible, strive by prudence to avoid the calamities of a civil war, a dreadful misfortune, indeed! And not to be exceeded but by an utter subversion of the liberties of America." Page 3 includes a report noting: "...his Excellency Gen. Gage has published a manifesto forbidding the troops under his command to injure or insult such of the inhabitants of Boston as are peaceable on pain of death. That as many of the people of Boston as are to be inclined are to have liberty to leave the town this day & retire into the country with their effects, after depositing their arms in custody of the selectmen of the town...". A pg. 3 report with some nice news begins with a simple announcement: "Yesterday evening arrived here Capt. Osborne from London, in whom came passenger DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Agent for Massachusetts government and this province.", followed by more interesting items, including a short bit updating the public on the Gunpowder Incident at Williamsburg, reading: "We hear from Williamsburg, the locks were taken from off the guns in the magazine, that the Magdalen Schooner is in York river, under the protection of the Fowey man of war, and that Lord Dunmore has fortified himself in the palace." Complete in 4 pgs., some damp staining at the margins, generally in nice condition & measuring about 8 by 10 inches.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 6, 1775 * Revolutionary War newspaper Over half of the front page is taken up with a very nice: "Message from the Governor to the Assembly" signed in type by John Penn, and beginning: "I have ordered the secretary to lay before you a resolution entered into by the British House of Commons, the 20th of February last, relative to the unhappy differences subsisting between our Mother Country and her American Colonies...". Included as well is the text of that very resolution from the House of Commons from February 20, 1775 (see photos). And also on the ftpg., concluding on pg. 2, is the lengthy reply of the Penna. Assembly to Governor Penn, which includes: "Having weighed & considered this plan...we are sincerely sorry that we cannot think the terms pointed out afford a just & reasonable ground for a final accommodation between Great Britain & the Colonies..." with more, & ending with: "Until Divine Providence shall cause...such a happy period to arrive can only deprecate, and, if it be possible, strive by prudence to avoid the calamities of a civil war, a dreadful misfortune, indeed! And not to be exceeded but by an utter subversion of the liberties of America." Page 3 includes a report noting: "...his Excellency Gen. Gage has published a manifesto forbidding the troops under his command to injure or insult such of the inhabitants of Boston as are peaceable on pain of death. That as many of the people of Boston as are to be inclined are to have liberty to leave the town this day & retire into the country with their effects, after depositing their arms in custody of the selectmen of the town...". A pg. 3 report with some nice news begins with a simple announcement: "Yesterday evening arrived here Capt. Osborne from London, in whom came passenger DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Agent for Massachusetts government and this province.", followed by more interesting items, including a short bit updating the public on the Gunpowder Incident at Williamsburg, reading: "We hear from Williamsburg, the locks were taken from off the guns in the magazine, that the Magdalen Schooner is in York river, under the protection of the Fowey man of war, and that Lord Dunmore has fortified himself in the palace." Complete in 4 pgs., some damp staining at the margins, generally in nice condition & measuring about 8 by 10 inches.

218840

12.64.2007

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1775-05-13

THE CRISIS, London, May 13, 1775  * Very rare revolutionary war title  * Pro America from London, England  In my over 30 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. Photos below show the complete text of this issue, the format of which is a poem. Portions of the text include: "The worst of Traytors--you have sense to see, Fair Freedom's Charms, yet blast the Soul that's free. Early and late, incossant in your pains, For brave America you forge vile chains..." and: "This war against ourselves will soon be won, Odious America be soon undone. Remonstrances are vain, Bute won't relax, But sternly bids North lay another tax. The tax of Death, by bayonet and ball, But Famine is the hardest tax of all." and so much more. Typically this is a 6 page issue but this is a 8 page issue. Measures 7 by 11 1/4 inches, generally in very nice condition. This is not "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine.

THE CRISIS, London, May 13, 1775 * Very rare revolutionary war title * Pro America from London, England In my over 30 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. Photos below show the complete text of this issue, the format of which is a poem. Portions of the text include: "The worst of Traytors--you have sense to see, Fair Freedom's Charms, yet blast the Soul that's free. Early and late, incossant in your pains, For brave America you forge vile chains..." and: "This war against ourselves will soon be won, Odious America be soon undone. Remonstrances are vain, Bute won't relax, But sternly bids North lay another tax. The tax of Death, by bayonet and ball, But Famine is the hardest tax of all." and so much more. Typically this is a 6 page issue but this is a 8 page issue. Measures 7 by 11 1/4 inches, generally in very nice condition. This is not "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine.

553458

1.54.2009

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1775-05-20

THE CRISIS newspaper from London, dated May 20, 1775  In my 30+ years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. Note the interesting content in the photos, with the text essentially being a very lengthy poem, or "Casca's Epistle to Lord North", being fascinating reading. This issue is in very nice condition and measures about 7 by 11 inches. A very rare title, 6 pages, with some nice content as well. Note: this is not the "Crisis" pamphlet published by Thomas Paine.

THE CRISIS newspaper from London, dated May 20, 1775 In my 30+ years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. Note the interesting content in the photos, with the text essentially being a very lengthy poem, or "Casca's Epistle to Lord North", being fascinating reading. This issue is in very nice condition and measures about 7 by 11 inches. A very rare title, 6 pages, with some nice content as well. Note: this is not the "Crisis" pamphlet published by Thomas Paine.

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8.90.2009

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1775-07-21

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1775 * General George Washington * Battle of Roxbury * Indian Treaty The entire front page is taken up with text from Williamsburg and the House of Burgesses, including an address to the governor and with the governor's reply, carrying over to page 2. Page 2 also has some discussion concerning a treaty between Virginia & the Indians including a Resolve which begins: "That the said treaty be immediately entered upon and that George Washington, Thomas Walker, James Wood...or any three or more...hereby constituted & appointed commissioners...to meet the chiefs...of the said Ohio Indians as soon as the same can be done..." with more (see photos). Page 3 has a brief item from Phila. which notes: "His Excellency General Washington has appointed Joseph Reed, Esq., of this city, his Secretary; and the Hon. Major General Ward has appointed Samuel Osgood, Esq. his Aid-de-Camp." The book "1776" goes to some length to note how much Washington trusted & depended upon Joseph Reed. Pg. 3 contains a nice & detailed account of a skirmish between the Americans& British troops at Roxbury (see photos), the text taking nearly a full column. The back page is mostly taken up with ads, including a "To Be Sold" ad for a Negro man. Also a short item from the Committee of Safety calling for linen to be used as bandages for the military.  Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, light damp staining at the margins, generally nice.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1775 * General George Washington * Battle of Roxbury * Indian Treaty The entire front page is taken up with text from Williamsburg and the House of Burgesses, including an address to the governor and with the governor's reply, carrying over to page 2. Page 2 also has some discussion concerning a treaty between Virginia & the Indians including a Resolve which begins: "That the said treaty be immediately entered upon and that George Washington, Thomas Walker, James Wood...or any three or more...hereby constituted & appointed commissioners...to meet the chiefs...of the said Ohio Indians as soon as the same can be done..." with more (see photos). Page 3 has a brief item from Phila. which notes: "His Excellency General Washington has appointed Joseph Reed, Esq., of this city, his Secretary; and the Hon. Major General Ward has appointed Samuel Osgood, Esq. his Aid-de-Camp." The book "1776" goes to some length to note how much Washington trusted & depended upon Joseph Reed. Pg. 3 contains a nice & detailed account of a skirmish between the Americans& British troops at Roxbury (see photos), the text taking nearly a full column. The back page is mostly taken up with ads, including a "To Be Sold" ad for a Negro man. Also a short item from the Committee of Safety calling for linen to be used as bandages for the military. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, light damp staining at the margins, generally nice.

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1775-07-22

THE CRISIS, from London, England, dated July 22, 1775. * Rare anti British title from England * Revolutionary War era original * Pro America Independence In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. The full text of the entire issue is photographed below. All six pages are essentially a lengthy and cleverly written poem, portions of which include: "What can be had from Captives and from Chains; What large Revenues can your coffers boast, from ruin'd cities, and a wasted coast..." and "Of haughty Tyrants & their fawning crowd; Ah, blush, deluded Prince with conscious shame,;That George should merit that detested name." and also: "Your hopes of conquest on North Am'ricks Coast, Are blasted & your expectations lost, Your armys routed & your Generalsa driven Back to their Fleets, the sport of angry Heaven...." and more (see the photos0. Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches, in very nice condition. Complete in six pages. Note: this is not the famous "Crisis" by Thomas Paine.

THE CRISIS, from London, England, dated July 22, 1775. * Rare anti British title from England * Revolutionary War era original * Pro America Independence In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. The full text of the entire issue is photographed below. All six pages are essentially a lengthy and cleverly written poem, portions of which include: "What can be had from Captives and from Chains; What large Revenues can your coffers boast, from ruin'd cities, and a wasted coast..." and "Of haughty Tyrants & their fawning crowd; Ah, blush, deluded Prince with conscious shame,;That George should merit that detested name." and also: "Your hopes of conquest on North Am'ricks Coast, Are blasted & your expectations lost, Your armys routed & your Generalsa driven Back to their Fleets, the sport of angry Heaven...." and more (see the photos0. Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches, in very nice condition. Complete in six pages. Note: this is not the famous "Crisis" by Thomas Paine.

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5.40.2008

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1775-07-22

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775  * The Gunpowder Incident  * Revolutionary war original from the enemy  * Join or Die  Page 2 has a nice reference to the "gunpowder incident" (see the web for much detail) in Williamsburg with: "...We have been here in a state of confusion for some time owing to the Governor's removing the powder out of the magazine in the night on board of a sloop of war & the flame of the people again kindled by his Lordship's fixing guns in the windows & doors of the magazine, loaded with spring locks to fire on the hoisting of a window..." with more (see). Another page has a brief item datelined "Williamsburgh" noting: "....that 1300 barrels of gunpowder...are safely landed at Baltimore in Maryland & that there is no doubt but America will be well supplied therewith." The same page has a lengthy letter from "Cambridge, in New England" concerning an exchange of prisoners, involving Dr. Warren and General Putnam among others (see), followed by other reports on the Revolutionary War including reference to the Battle of Lexington and Concord (see photos) with mention that: "...the word with The Sons of Liberty (as the rebels stile themselves) is, join or die. The prisoners have been all exchanged...Nothing of consequence has happened at Boston since the 19th of April except a skirmish or two between the enemy & some parties of troops...The rebels still continue the blockade..." with more (see). The back page has an item concerning the war as well (see). Complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., very nice condition. wikipedia notes: On the night of April 20, royal marines loaded fifteen half barrels of powder into the governor's wagon and transported it to the eastern end of the Quarterpath Road to be loaded aboard an armed British ship in the James River. The act was discovered by townsfolk while underway, and they sounded an alarm. Local militia rallied to the scene, and riders spread word of the incident across the colony. Dunmore, who had only recently gained some popularity from victory in Dunmore's War against Shawnee Indians in the Ohio Country, feared for his personal safety. He warned the colony that if he were attacked he would “declare Freedom to the Slaves, and reduce the City of Williamsburg to Ashes.” He also told an alderman that he had “once fought for the Virginians” but “By God, I would let them see that I could fight against them.” As word of the incident spread, militia from Hanover, Albemarle, Orange, and, under the advice of George Washington, Fredericksburg, began to move on Williamsburg. These militias learned of the events in Lexington and Concord at about the same time they began to march. The Hanover militia, led by Patrick Henry, reached Williamsburg first, arrving outside of the city on May 3. That day Dunmore's family escaped to Porto Bello, Lord Dunmore's hunting lodge on the York River,[3] and from there to the H.M.S. Fowey, lying at anchor in the York River. The governor sent a request for reinforcements to Boston. The powder magazine in Williamsburg today For several days, a standoff ensued. Henry waited outside Williamsburg with between 150 and 500 militia while Dunmore, remaining in Williamsburg, threatened to destroy the town and have the Navy fire on Yorktown if there was an attack.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775 * The Gunpowder Incident * Revolutionary war original from the enemy * Join or Die Page 2 has a nice reference to the "gunpowder incident" (see the web for much detail) in Williamsburg with: "...We have been here in a state of confusion for some time owing to the Governor's removing the powder out of the magazine in the night on board of a sloop of war & the flame of the people again kindled by his Lordship's fixing guns in the windows & doors of the magazine, loaded with spring locks to fire on the hoisting of a window..." with more (see). Another page has a brief item datelined "Williamsburgh" noting: "....that 1300 barrels of gunpowder...are safely landed at Baltimore in Maryland & that there is no doubt but America will be well supplied therewith." The same page has a lengthy letter from "Cambridge, in New England" concerning an exchange of prisoners, involving Dr. Warren and General Putnam among others (see), followed by other reports on the Revolutionary War including reference to the Battle of Lexington and Concord (see photos) with mention that: "...the word with The Sons of Liberty (as the rebels stile themselves) is, join or die. The prisoners have been all exchanged...Nothing of consequence has happened at Boston since the 19th of April except a skirmish or two between the enemy & some parties of troops...The rebels still continue the blockade..." with more (see). The back page has an item concerning the war as well (see). Complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., very nice condition. wikipedia notes: On the night of April 20, royal marines loaded fifteen half barrels of powder into the governor's wagon and transported it to the eastern end of the Quarterpath Road to be loaded aboard an armed British ship in the James River. The act was discovered by townsfolk while underway, and they sounded an alarm. Local militia rallied to the scene, and riders spread word of the incident across the colony. Dunmore, who had only recently gained some popularity from victory in Dunmore's War against Shawnee Indians in the Ohio Country, feared for his personal safety. He warned the colony that if he were attacked he would “declare Freedom to the Slaves, and reduce the City of Williamsburg to Ashes.” He also told an alderman that he had “once fought for the Virginians” but “By God, I would let them see that I could fight against them.” As word of the incident spread, militia from Hanover, Albemarle, Orange, and, under the advice of George Washington, Fredericksburg, began to move on Williamsburg. These militias learned of the events in Lexington and Concord at about the same time they began to march. The Hanover militia, led by Patrick Henry, reached Williamsburg first, arrving outside of the city on May 3. That day Dunmore's family escaped to Porto Bello, Lord Dunmore's hunting lodge on the York River,[3] and from there to the H.M.S. Fowey, lying at anchor in the York River. The governor sent a request for reinforcements to Boston. The powder magazine in Williamsburg today For several days, a standoff ensued. Henry waited outside Williamsburg with between 150 and 500 militia while Dunmore, remaining in Williamsburg, threatened to destroy the town and have the Navy fire on Yorktown if there was an attack.

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12.20.2008

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1775-08-08

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775  * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy  * Revolutionary war at the beginning  Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our army began an entrenchment...below Bunker's-hill, about a mile...northward...of the town of Charlestown. The enemy appeared most alarmed on Saturday morning, when they discovered our operations, and immediately began a heavy cannonading from a battery on Corps-hill, Boston..." The report notes that the provincials continued their work until 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon "...when they discovered a very large body of the enemy crossing Charles River from Boston. They landed on a point of land about a mile eastward of our entrenchments, and immediately disposed their army for an attack..."  There is more about the British attack plan with the account continuing: "As the enemy approached, our men were not only exposed to the attack of a very numerous musketry, but the heavy fire of the battery on Corps-hill....our troops...sustained the enemy's attack with real bravery and resolution...and repulsed them several times; and after bearing as severe and heavy fire as perhaps was ever known...they were overpowered...retreating about sun-set..." and more. There is other war-related content in this issue, and, on another page is news from Philadelphia stating that: "Last Tuesday Thomas Jefferson , Esq. arrived here from Virginia to attend the Congress agreeable to his election, in the room of the Hon. Peyton Randolph." On the same page is an address from the Provincial Congress of New York to Gen. Washington supporting his appointment as head of the Continental Army: "...in the glorious struggle for American Liberty...", followed by his gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington. A second report has details about Washington's departure for the "...Provincial camp at Cambridge, near Boston." On the back page, under "London" is an extract of a letter that begins: "The Americans have published several accounts of the late engagement at Charles-Town on Bunker's-hill, wherein they, as usual, claim a victory...". Also of great significance in this report is the announcement that Washington was selected by Congress as commander-in-chief of the Continental army, reading: "A letter from New York dated July 3 says, 'The following is the staff lately appointed by the Continental congress: General and Commander in Chief of all the American Forces, George Washington, Esq., of Virginia..." with the other general appointments as well, including Ward, Lee, Schuyler, Putnam, and Gates (see). A doubly significant newspaper with two very historic reports on the Revolutionary War. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, complete in 8 pages, in very nice, clean condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy * Revolutionary war at the beginning Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our army began an entrenchment...below Bunker's-hill, about a mile...northward...of the town of Charlestown. The enemy appeared most alarmed on Saturday morning, when they discovered our operations, and immediately began a heavy cannonading from a battery on Corps-hill, Boston..." The report notes that the provincials continued their work until 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon "...when they discovered a very large body of the enemy crossing Charles River from Boston. They landed on a point of land about a mile eastward of our entrenchments, and immediately disposed their army for an attack..." There is more about the British attack plan with the account continuing: "As the enemy approached, our men were not only exposed to the attack of a very numerous musketry, but the heavy fire of the battery on Corps-hill....our troops...sustained the enemy's attack with real bravery and resolution...and repulsed them several times; and after bearing as severe and heavy fire as perhaps was ever known...they were overpowered...retreating about sun-set..." and more. There is other war-related content in this issue, and, on another page is news from Philadelphia stating that: "Last Tuesday Thomas Jefferson , Esq. arrived here from Virginia to attend the Congress agreeable to his election, in the room of the Hon. Peyton Randolph." On the same page is an address from the Provincial Congress of New York to Gen. Washington supporting his appointment as head of the Continental Army: "...in the glorious struggle for American Liberty...", followed by his gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington. A second report has details about Washington's departure for the "...Provincial camp at Cambridge, near Boston." On the back page, under "London" is an extract of a letter that begins: "The Americans have published several accounts of the late engagement at Charles-Town on Bunker's-hill, wherein they, as usual, claim a victory...". Also of great significance in this report is the announcement that Washington was selected by Congress as commander-in-chief of the Continental army, reading: "A letter from New York dated July 3 says, 'The following is the staff lately appointed by the Continental congress: General and Commander in Chief of all the American Forces, George Washington, Esq., of Virginia..." with the other general appointments as well, including Ward, Lee, Schuyler, Putnam, and Gates (see). A doubly significant newspaper with two very historic reports on the Revolutionary War. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, complete in 8 pages, in very nice, clean condition.

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12.21.2008

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1775-08-26

THE CRISIS, London, August 26, 1775  In my 33 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. The full text of the entire issue is photographed below. The format of this issue is interesting, all text being in poem form (see photos), portions of which include: "In verse or rose, I'll make no TYRANT vain, Nor praise the virtue of a Negro's Reign..." "Smiling he view Destruction raging round, And brave Bostonians biting Freedom's Ground..." "Rolls thro' the Piece sad Massachusetts's Flood, Her ruins smoaking, and her fields in blood. Driven to despair, see Bostoniian's Genius rise; to wipe the Fear from all her Children's eyes..." and "How long will Gage's flimsy Force endure! Ticonderoga and Crown Point are sure..." with much more. There are also 22 footnotes which clarify the references made in the poem (see). Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches, in very nice condition. Complete in six pages.  Note: this is not the Thomas Paine pamphlet.

THE CRISIS, London, August 26, 1775 In my 33 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war. The full text of the entire issue is photographed below. The format of this issue is interesting, all text being in poem form (see photos), portions of which include: "In verse or rose, I'll make no TYRANT vain, Nor praise the virtue of a Negro's Reign..." "Smiling he view Destruction raging round, And brave Bostonians biting Freedom's Ground..." "Rolls thro' the Piece sad Massachusetts's Flood, Her ruins smoaking, and her fields in blood. Driven to despair, see Bostoniian's Genius rise; to wipe the Fear from all her Children's eyes..." and "How long will Gage's flimsy Force endure! Ticonderoga and Crown Point are sure..." with much more. There are also 22 footnotes which clarify the references made in the poem (see). Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches, in very nice condition. Complete in six pages. Note: this is not the Thomas Paine pamphlet.

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7.15.2008

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