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The independence of America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, April 25, 1778A pg. 2 item notes: "We hear form New York that Gen. Lee is no longer kept in close confinement as was the case when first taken prisoner; he has now the whole island of New York to range in & makes one in all parties at Gen. Robinson's house. The ladies rally him for his slovenly stile of dressing himself that borders indeed too mu... See More $74.00
Washington's troops at Valley Forge in "huts"..
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 24, 1778 * Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* General George Washington
* American troops at Valley Forge
Inside on the fifth page is an "Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated Jan. 30" than includes a rare mention of Washington and his troops at Valley Forge. The letter reads, in part: "...Our army... See More $135.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1778This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printing of: "Common Sense" (see photos).
Page 2 ha... See More $295.00
Evacuation of Ticonderoga...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, September 25, 1777* Ticonderoga
* Revolutionary War original
* General George Washington
Inside has various reports, including one that says:
* ...Gen. Howe had appeared in the Delaware...and that Gen. Washington had sent a great part of his army over the Delaware...
There is also a letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe in which he proposes an... See More $133.00
The prisoner General Charles Lee...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, April 10, 1777 * General Charles Lee as a prisoner
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
An inside page has an item noting: "...letter from...New York...it appears that General Lee is confined in a place called the New Gaol...that very pressing overtures for his enlargement had been submitted to Gen. Howe...ever believed that the pris... See More $55.00
Letter from Benedict Arnold, on the death of General Montgomery...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 27, 1776 * Benedict Arnold Letter
* General Richard Montgomery death
* Revolutionary War original reading
Page 2 has a letter prefaced with: "The following are some particulars contained in a letter, said to be send from Colonel (now Brigadier General) Arnold, dated camp before Quebec, Jan. 6, 1776" begins: "Th... See More $87.00
Much on the Revolutionary War in this rare title...
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THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, April 25, 1776* Great year to have
* Rare title
* Revolutionary War era original
This is one of the less common newspapers from the Revolutionary War. The front page has a nice report on Harvard College conferring an honorary degree to George Washington (see photos), also presented in Latin as well.
The remainder of the front page&nbs... See More $610.00
A pro-American newspaper from London during the Revolutionary War...
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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 defen... See More $350.00
Colonial Boston...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, Boston, Massachusetts, August 19, 1773* Colonial Boston, Massachusetts original
The front page has a letter: "To the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London" which includes:
* ...the numerous violations of our liberties by a series of unprincipled Ministers...I assisted in forming the Society of the Bill of Rights for t... See More $179.00
Colonial Boston...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 22, 1773 * Rare colonial America issue
The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Cherry Valley...for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen Nations...".
Page 3 has a lengthy report concerning the life & death of Thomas Hubbard (see for portions).
Page 2 a... See More $165.00
Charleston, South Carolina... American Indians...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, December 5, 1771* Pre revolutionary war from the enemy
* American Indians
* Charleston, South Carolina
Inside under "America" is a report from "Charles-Town, South Carolina, Sept. 12" that begins:
* The 14th ult. Tiagadou-rhourah, a Chief of the Mohawk tribe of Indians, with four other Mohawks, six Cherokees, and 18 Catawbas, arri... See More $28.00
Battle of Alamance... with Canal map...
First bloodshed of the American fight for freedom...
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The Gentleman's Magazine, London, July, 1771 The key content in this issue is a page 2 report on what most historians describe as the 1st shedding of blood of the war for American Independence & Freedom. A report from Newburn, North Carolina, states in part, "His Excellency, the Governor, having reached Hillsborough with about 1,300 troops, found the Regulators were about 40 m... See More
$140.00
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 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.
The top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
The Boston Massacre...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770* Much detail on the Boston Massacre in 2 reports
A very nice issue from just before the Revolutionary War with various news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Certainly the most... See More $385.00
The Boston Massacre : two great reports...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1770 * The Boston Massacre - great reporting
* Historic
* Pre Revolutionary War original
A very nice issue from just before the Revolutionary War with various news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in... See More $385.00
The first-born of the city of Philadelphia...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 15, 1767 * The first-born of the city of Philadelphia
* American Indians (Cherokees)
An inside page has reports under the heading: "America" with datelines of Philadelphia (see), and the same page has a note that a letter from Charleston informs: "That a body of 34 Cherokee Indians...on their return home were attack... See More $41.00
Philosopher from India...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 8, 1767 * Philosopher from India
* Pre revolutionary war original from the enemy
An inside page has: "A Circumstantial Account of the Death of Calanus, an Indian Philosopher, who followed Alexander from his own Country into Persia" (see).
The balance of the issue is taken up with various reports from Europe from just... See More $25.00
* 1st child born in Philadelphia death
* Pre Revolutionary War original
* William Penn mention
Page 2 has an interesting report about the death of the first child born in Philadelphia, reading in part:
* At Kennet, in Chester County, the 5th instant, died JOHN KEY, in the 85th year of his Age, and the next ... See More $240.00
George III's speech to Parliament...
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This is a four page pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Wed. the 24th day of April, 1765" as noted in the full title page. London, England.In this address the king talks of his health and his successor to the throne (see photos).
Complete in 4 pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: George III (Georg... See More $68.00
George II's speech to Parliament...
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King George III speech to ParliamentThis is a four page pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Wed. the sixth day of June, 1765" as noted in the full title page. In this address the king talks of some accomplishments of Parliament with mention of the Colonies, with:
* ...many regulations which you have made for extending & promoti... See More $85.00
Full page engraving of the King's heart...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England dated November, 1762. The front page of this issue has a nice wood engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue contains a nice, detailed, and tinted, engraving of the heart of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the magazine describes it as: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon ope... See More
$60.00
Empress Elizabeth of Russia dies...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1762. Page 2 contains a report of the death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, and: "...the accession of the present Emperor Peter the third to the throne of Russia and to present his new credentials as Envoy Extraordinary from that Prince..." with a bit more. You get the complete 4 page issue, lightly-inked red tax stamp on the front page, ... See More
$29.00
New Jersey and Virginia... Sunk Ship...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 8, 1761 The second page of this issue contains "The humble Address of His Majesty's Council and the General Assembly of the province of New Jersey" which is sending condolences upon the death of the Royal Grandfather. Also on the same page is an address of the Lieutenant Governor, council and Burgesses of Virginia sending the same. Page t... See More
$24.00
History of the London Brewery... Map of Germany...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1760 * Map of portions of Germany
* The French & Indian War : American content
* Death of King George II
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period 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 p... See More $57.00
Death of Handel... Early mention of George Washington...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1759 * Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
* Pre Revolutionary War era
The front page has a "musically significant" report reading: "By the death of Mr. Handel, who died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor-Square, on Saturday last (and not before) a considerable pension rever... See More $190.00
Death of Handel...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, from London, dated April 14, 1759* George Frideric Handel death
* 18th century musician
Among the front page news from London is a brief but notable report about the death Handel. The report reads:
* Yesterday died George-Frederick Handel, Esq; the great musician
Nice to have to this report on the front page & great to have in a title from the country where he... See More $70.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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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... See More $120.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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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 i... See More $140.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Map of Toulon...
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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 yea... See More $135.00
Death of Braddock... And Ben Franklin helps in the war effort?
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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 F... See More
$94.00
Early mention of George Washington... Map of the colonies from 1755...
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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.
Ther... See More $220.00
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
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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 ... See More $66.00
Death of the Prince of Wales...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1751
* Death of the Prince of Wales
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 an
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$34.00
* Death of the Prince of Wales
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 an
The Crusades...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1751
* The Crusades
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 unt
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$32.00
* The Crusades
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 unt
Much content on the Jacobite Rebellion...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1745
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to
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$75.00
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to
H.M.S. Victory lost at sea...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1744
* H.M.S. Victory has been lost... 255 years later it is found!
* Mention in a genuine British Magazine : ship lost in the English Channel
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 t
... See More
$90.00
* H.M.S. Victory has been lost... 255 years later it is found!
* Mention in a genuine British Magazine : ship lost in the English Channel
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 t
H.M.S. Victory reported lost at sea...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1744
* H.M.S. Victory has been lost... 255 years later it is found!
* First report in a genuine British Magazine : lost in the English Channel
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 ti
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$110.00
* H.M.S. Victory has been lost... 255 years later it is found!
* First report in a genuine British Magazine : lost in the English Channel
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 ti
H.M.S. Victory lost at sea... Two issue set...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (two issue set), London, England, October and November, 1744
* H.M.S. Victory has been lost... over 250 years later it is found!
* Mention in a set of genuine British Magazines : ship lost in the English Channel
* Set includes both the 1st and 2nd reports
October issue:
Certainly the most notable report in the 1st issue is the report of the sinking of the British
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$210.00
* H.M.S. Victory has been lost... over 250 years later it is found!
* Mention in a set of genuine British Magazines : ship lost in the English Channel
* Set includes both the 1st and 2nd reports
October issue:
Certainly the most notable report in the 1st issue is the report of the sinking of the British
Death of Edmund Halley...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1742
* early 18th century British magazine
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley
* troubles in the Caribbean
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 perio
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$39.00
* early 18th century British magazine
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley
* troubles in the Caribbean
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 perio
Comet discoverer Edmund Halley dies...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1742
* early 18th century British magazine
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley
* troubles in the Caribbean
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 perio
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$39.00
* early 18th century British magazine
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley
* troubles in the Caribbean
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 perio
Death of Edmund Halley...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1742
* early 18th century British magazine
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley
* troubles in the Caribbean
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 perio
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$39.00
* early 18th century British magazine
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley
* troubles in the Caribbean
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 perio
Death of Edmund Halley...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1742
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley...
* troubles in the Caribbean... Early 18th century British magazine...
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual ti
... See More
$39.00
* Death of comet pioneer Edmund Halley...
* troubles in the Caribbean... Early 18th century British magazine...
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual ti
An "Extraordinary" issue with 18th century poems...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE EXTRAORDINARY, London, England, 1735. This is essentially a "Supplement" issue for the year 1735, which contains "Poems on Life, Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell" Disbound from a larger bound volume, approximately 40 pages, even browning, nice condition. An uncommon item measuring about 5 by 8 inches.
$68.00
An "Extraordinary" issue from 1735...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, being the "Extraordinary" edition which followed the July, 1735 issue, very rarely found. See the photo below for the very nice title/index page, which includes a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. Most of this issue is taken up with: "Several Poems upon Life, Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell...", plus some content also on "Proceedings and... See More
$45.00
Lamenting the death of King George I in Connecticut... Coronation of George II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 26, 1727 * King George death
* King George II coronation
Most of the first column is taken up with an address to the King by: "...your Majesty's English Colony of Connecticut in New-England in America." concerning the death of King George I and also mentioning the coronation of King George II. The letter begins:
* We, your Majesty's... See More $70.00
Salt to Pennsylvania...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated March 25, 1727 This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today. This issue is over 280 years old. Published three times a week, and each number, which cost two pence (halfpenny), contains eight pages. Included is domestic and foreign news, essays both original and reprinted (... See More $35.00
Pirates of the Caribbean...
Infamous pirates Lowe & Sprigs...
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MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, England, March 19, 1726 It is always of great interest to find period newspapers which report on pirates of the Caribbean, although such newspapers are few & far between. Here is a great issue.
Page 2 has two reports from Jamaica. Pg. 2 also has several mentions of pirates, including two of the more notable pirates of the Caribbean, Lowe (Low) and Sprigs (... See More $180.00
Woman sentenced to death... She pleaded her case to no avail...
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THE POST-BOY, London, July 6, 1725 * Rare 18th century title
* Early death sentence report
Front page news under "London" includes an interesting item that says:
* Late on Friday Night the Sessions ended at the Old Baily, when Elizabeth Roberts, alias Bostock, received Sentence of Death for the Murder of Richard Bostock, a Pastry-Cook, in Swithen's-Lane. She pleaded her Bell... See More $55.00
Early report on the death of "Peter the Great"...
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THE POST-BOY, London, England, Feb. 18, 1724* Peter The Great death
* Czar of Russia
* Early 1st report
The front page has a report reading: "It is currently reported on Tues. last that an express was arrived with advice that the Czarish Majesty was dead; but no account thereof being yet published by authority we must suspend our belief of such an important piece of news." But ... See More $322.00
Pirates, and Edmund Halley..
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THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, January 9, 1720* Early pirates report of plundering...
* Death of Astronomer Edmund Halley...
The masthead is extremely ornate and intricately engraved (see photos) making this a great issue for display. Plus the first letter is very ornate as well.
The bottom of page 3 has a brief report mentioning pirates, reading: "Our merchants ha... See More $175.00