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This is a scarce title when printed in Philadelphia...
Item #650258
April 25, 1799
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 25, 1799 A vol. 1 issue of this title which was short-lived in Philadelphia before removing to Washington, from which issues of this title are much more common.
Page 2 has: "Buonaparte" & much more on events in Europe. Page 3 has a report: "Insurrection" amongst many others.
Four pages, very nice condition.
John Adams and the XYZ Affair...
Item #653150
June 27, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 27, 1798 Pg. 2 has an address of Congregational ministers of Mass. to the President, with his reply signed in type: John Adams. Also an address of the Mass. Assembly to him concerning the XYZ Affair, with his response signed: John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216
AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
From Baltimore in 1795...
Item #650865
May 27, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY GAZETTE, May 27, 1795 The ftpg. is filled with ads, and page 2 has much from Europe. Page 3 has datelines from Philadelphia, New York, Salem, Portland, Lexington, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore.
Various "X" and numeric notations on ads as this was likely the editor's copy. Otherwise 4 pages, a few discrete archival mends inside, good cond... See More
Intent to publish a newspaper... The Whiskey Rebellion...
Item #652820
September 6, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 6, 1794 This issue has content relating to the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania. This was a tax protest by farmers who sold their grain in the form of whiskey. The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the new national government had the willingness and ability to suppress violent resistance to its laws.
On the front page taking most of the first two... See More
Two documents signed by the President, George Washington...
Item #652822
August 24, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 24, 1793 Page 2 has not one but two letters signed in italic type by Go. Washington (see), one in response to a letter from the Chairman of a meeting of citizens of New York, and the other to the inhabitants of the city of Hartford, Connecticut. Printings of Washington letters & documents in period newspapers are increasingly difficult to find tod... See More
One of the less common 18th century American titles...
Item #650589
November 13, 1792
THE MARYLAND JOURNAL & BALTIMORE ADVERTISER, Nov. 13, 1792 Various political & other reports of the day including over half a column of: "Proceedings of Congress". The bkpg. has no fewer than 8 runaway reward ads plus one headed: two Hundred Likely Virginia-born SLAVES for SALE" with details (see).
Four pages, a piece from the right margin of the ftpg. leaf affects a ... See More
Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
Item #646169
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.Content includes: "Reflexions on the State of the Union" and a nice article: "The M... See More
Item #652857
October 14, 1789
THE DIARY OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Oct. 14, 1789 Page 2 has a great letter stating the considerable economic growth of the United States in producing their own manufactured goods, etc. It begins: "A letter from Philadelphia speaks of the rapid advancement of the American in all those manufactures which heretofore were chiefly derived from Europe..." and going on to cite ... See More
Martha Washington arrives in New York...
Item #652848
May 28, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 28, 1789 Page 2 has reporting of: "Congressional Intelligence" from the early months of the new federal government. Also a report beginning: "Yesterday arrived in this City from Mount Vernon, Mrs. WASHINGTON, the amiable consort of the President of the U. States. Mrs. Washington from Philadelphia was accompanied by the Lady of Mr. Robert Mor... See More
Arrangements for the coming inauguration... Appointing the first chaplain of the Senate...
Item #652850
April 27, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, April 27, 1789 Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the earliest days of the federal congress (first sat on April 6). At the end of their work of April 25 was preparation for the inauguration of George Washington, just 3 days away from the date of this issue. Text includes: "...laid before the house a report agreed to by the committee of both houses appoi... See More
Washington supports the Alexandria Academy...
Item #650947
March 2, 1786
THE NEW HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, March 2, MDCCLXXXVI (1786) Inside has a report to Congress concerning "...the System of General Revenue recommended by Congress..." which takes close to two pages. The bkpg. has: "Amongst the respectable patrons of the Alexandria Academy, a new & promising institution, appears the name of the illustrious General Washing... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast with two related prints...
Item #640303
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, January, 1785 This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from after July, 1778 when he was exploring the far northwest coast of North America in search of a Northwest passage to the Atlantic, extending in... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #649227
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
Quakers plead to Congress to liberate all slaves held in bondage...
Item #651292
December 25, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 25, 1783 Page has nearly a full column headed: "American News" which has a letter from Philadelphia concerning the slave trade. The letter, from the Quakers and addressed to Congress, is prefaced with: "The people called Quakers, in America, having been long impressed with a sense of the iniquity of the Slave Trade, at length enjoined ... See More
Items from late in the war...
Item #653083
November 20, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Nov. 20, 1783 Page 2 begins with reports from Rivington's Royal Gazette in New York, mentioning the loss of a ship--likely with Loyalists--en route to Nova Scotia. Also a report from Virginia concerning the possession of Detroit plus mention: "...Notwithstanding this flattering prospect of peace...we are not a little alarmed at the rash & wic... See More
Loyalists evacuating America...
Item #649605
January 16, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1783 Page 2 has: "By authentic advices from Charlestown [Charleston]...we are informed that preparations were making with the utmost diligence for the evacuation of this valuable possession. Thousands of the inhabitants were packing up their goods & conveying their negroes to Jamaica...All hopes of a countermand having entirely vanished, the L... See More
Has total independence been granted to America?
Item #652832
December 19, 1782
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Dec. 19, 1782 Page 2 has some interesting reports from the House of Lords concerning the issue of independence for America, including: "...The nation...was at a loss how to reconcile what, on a former day, had been asserted with respect to the Independence of America...when compared with an assertion of one of his colleagues...there appeared an ambig... See More
Washington could not have won without the French...
Item #640528
February 12, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1782 Page 5 has a report from a Pennsylvania newspaper with some talk of prison ships, and the destination of some of the British departing the colonies (see). The back page has a letter from New York reporting how: "...America is more internally weak at this moment than almost at any other period of the war. However paradoxical this may appear af... See More
Washington could not have won without the French...
Item #644436
February 12, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1782 Page 5 has a report from a Pennsylvania newspaper with some talk of prison ships, and the destination of some of the British departing the colonies (see). The back page has a letter from New York reporting how: "...America is more internally weak at this moment than almost at any other period of the war. However paradoxical this may appear af... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #650864
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781 Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under "American Affairs". It is an "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton to...George Germain..." dated at New York, Nov. 13, 1781, which has: "In my last dispatch...my fears r... See More
General George Washington is in ill health?
Item #650404
January 6, 1780
THE MORNING CHRONICLE & LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Jan. 6, 1780 Page 2 has a few bits on the Revolutionary War including: "...arrived from New York says that General Washington has been, all last summer, in a bad state of health, & very often confined to his bed which the Provincials give out as the course of their inactivity the last campaign...received from Gen. Prevost he me... See More
Mentions the death of Captain James Cook in Hawaii...
Item #640328
January 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1780 The most notable content would be a report near the back concerning Captain James Cook's third voyage, beginning: "Capt. Clerke, of his majesty's sloop the Resolution...in the harbour of St. Peter and St. Paul Kamschatka...gives the melancholy account of the celebrated Capt. Cook, late commander of that sloop, with four of his private ... See More
John Paul Jones defeats the Serapis...
Item #652812
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1779 Inside has a very historical report headed in part: "...following letter from the brave Capt. Pearson of his Majesty's ship Serapis..." which contains an excellent account of the most famous naval battle of the Revolutionary War. The account about the engagement, which takes nearly two pages, is quite graphic stating in part: &
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News from America...
Item #656881
July 10, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 10, 1779 The second page has a dateline of Whitehall, July 10, 1779 and carries news the "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Henry Clinton Knight of the Bath, to Lord George Germain, dated Head Quarters, Phillipsburg, June 18, 1779..." with content on America. Other news and advertisements are within.
Complete in eight pages, some scattered... See More
Spain acknowledges America's independence...
Item #653082
March 4, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, March 4, 1779 Page 2 has a Paris report: "It is assured, that the marquis de la Fayette reports, that the affairs of the United States of America are in the best situation & that the most perfect accord reigns between the members of the congress and the military commanders. Dr. Franklin expresses the greatest joy at the news he has r... See More
Battle at Bordentown... Washington's sympathetic letter to Burgoyne...
Item #650193
June 1, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1778 Near the back are 1 1/2 pages headed: "American Affairs". Included is a letter signed by: W. Howe announcing his replacement, Sir Henry Clinton, has arrived, and Howe will soon be leaving for England. He also comments on recent military events under his leadership (see).
Also included is a nice account of the battle at Bordentow... See More
Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...
Item #640142
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777 Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begins: "The fortune of war having thrown Major-General Prescot in our hands, I beg leave to propos... See More
Chasing after the Americans...
Item #644301
November 28, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 28, 1776 A brief item notes a French ship went down in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: "...and the greatest part of her crew perished. She had on board a large quantity of gunpowder & arms for the Provincial army." (see).
The back page has a nice report concerning the battles in the New York vicinity, including: "...4000 men were sent over to Long ... See More
The Battle of Long Island... Ben Franklin & John Hancock...
Item #617247
September 7, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
One-third of the front page & nearly half of page 2 are taken up with An ORDINANCE for the Appointment of Justices of the Peace for the State of Pennsylvania" which... See More
Considering the Revolutionary War...
Item #643823
August 6, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1776 The entire front page is taken up with the "Retrospective View of Affairs in the Colonies" which has some interesting content relating to America, including near the beginning: "...the unhappy contest in which we are involved with our colonies...Those colonies, which were so long our strength & our glory, whose rapid growth &... See More
Early report on the battle of Lexington & Concord...
Item #642194
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1775 The first five pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, headed: "Governor Johnson's Speech on the Motion for an Address to His Majesty Respecting the Situation of Affairs in America..." continued from a previous issue. Terrific reading (see for portions).
Another fine article ta
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Another fine article ta
Maryland, New Jersey & New Hampshire endorse action of the Continental Congress...
Item #650041
April 1, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1775 Inside has 6 pages of debate concerning the creation of what would be the Administration of Justice Act, which was one of the "Intolerable" Acts so hated by the colonists. Terrific & very lengthy, detailed reporting, too much to show here.
This is followed by the: "House of Lords Protest" to this bill, taking over a full page... See More
Perhaps America is best being independent?
Item #653080
March 18, 1775
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING ADVERTISER, London, March 18, 1775 Page 3 has a speech of the Marquis of Rickingham relating to America & the controversies there. One mention: "...Whether the trade of Great Britain should ultimately sustain a shock & the whole body of North American merchants be reduced to suffer hardships...The vast increase & consequent importance of t... See More
Virginia newspaper: debating & creating the Intolerable Acts...
Item #654783
December 22, 1774
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, December 22, 1774 This newspaper was published by John Pinkney, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. Pinkney continued this title which just months prior was published by Virginia's first woman printer, Clementina Rind, noting in the masthead: ... See More
Emigrating from Ireland...
Item #638467
November 11, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov.11, 1773 An inside page item notes: "The noblemen & gentlemen of Ireland beginning now to feel the effects of emigration by woeful experience...proclaiming the number of manufacturers embarking with their families for some part of America...are very solicitous to obtain some law or regulation to prevent this alarming evil...".
Eight page... See More
News from America...
Item #640762
November 1, 1773
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, November, 1773 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
Inside has over 5 pages on the continued reporting of: "An Epitome of Capt. Wallis's Voyage" around the world. Also reports headed: "British North America" which includes news from the South Caroli... See More
Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #652813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1772 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Part of WEST FLORIDA" from Pensacola to the Mouth of Iberville River, with a View to shew the Proper Spot for a Settlement on the Mississippi." The map shows much detail (see) and includes a nice inset of a "Plan for a ... See More
Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #642098
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes impos... See More
Early newspaper from Ireland...
Item #650407
July 16, 1768
THE PUBLIC REGISTER: Or, FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Dublin, Ireland, July 16, 1768 An early newspaper from Ireland with various reports from throughout Europe. Four pages, handsome masthead, a bit of light damp staining, nice condition.
Reviewing the charters of Massachusetts and Maryland...
Item #601885
December 21, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 21, 1765 The front page has an: "Extract from the Massachusetts Bay Charter, granted by Williams & Mary" as well as an: "Extract from the Maryland charter, Granted by Charles I..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Latest news from America...
Item #645845
December 27, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 27, 1763 Page 5 has reports headed "America" with datelines from Boston and New York with the latest news in those parts, including mention of trouble with Indians (see).
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Siege of Havana, Cuba... Plate of a new prison...
Item #642788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1762 The prime content is the lengthy text concerning the taking of Havana, Cuba. The Battle of Havana was a military action in the spring & summer of 1762 which was part of the Seven Years' War, or the French & Indian War for that portion fought in the Americas, during which British forces besieged & captured the city of Havana wh... See More
Cherokees asking for peace...
Item #638422
November 11, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1760 Inside has a brief report headed; "America" with a Charleston dateline, noting: "Letter from Augusta...advise that about 4 days ago they were informed that the Cherokees were asking for a peace..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...
Item #642780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759 Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the later 1750's.
State of affairs in Pennsylvania... John Wesley letter...
Item #642765
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1756 Among the articles within is a "Letter from Mr. Wesley Confirming the Yorkshire Earthquake", signed by him in type: John Wesley, the noted evangelist and founder of Methodism.Also: "Of the Cultivation of Exotics" which concerns the red cedar & other trees in America. Another article taking over 3 pages is "A Dia... See More
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #653180
June 28, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, June 28, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
The imprint appears at the bottom of the back page, noting: "New York: Printed by J. Parker at the New Printing Office in B... See More
The Pantheon at Rome...
Item #656877
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1751 This issue features a foldout plate captioned: "The Inside of the Pantheon at Rome" which measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. A portion of this plate has been previously mended from on the front side. There is a related article titled: "Of the Plate of the Pantheon". There is a very nice full page plate titled: "A View o
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Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century.
Fishing rights in Canada and America...
Item #650343
March 18, 1749
THE WESTMINSTER JOURNAL OR NEW WEEKLY MISCELLANY, London, March 18, 1748-9 (1749 by our calendar). Basically British reporting however one-third of the front page is taken up with discussion concerning fishing rights in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and the vicinity. Also an item on the boundaries of Nova Scotia.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some damp staining, nice red tax stamp on the ftpg., ... See More
1747 Coats-of-arms...
Item #656869
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, 1747
* Prints of Noble coats-of-arms, and of Arthur Onslow
* Amsterdam described
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country". This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This "Supplement" issue wa
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* Prints of Noble coats-of-arms, and of Arthur Onslow
* Amsterdam described
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country". This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This "Supplement" issue wa
Foldout map of France... Canada content...
Item #652830
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...". This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the southern portion of England and just a
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Leaders of the Jacobite Rebellion declared guilty...
Item #640172
August 4, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1746 Half of page 2 has a very historic report on the ceremonies of the trial of the 3 ring leaders of the Jacobite Rebellion, noting in part: "...The Earl of Kilmarnock was arraigned by the Crown, and pleaded Guilty. The Earl of Cromarty likewise pleaded Guilty; and submitted themselves to his Majesty's Mercy. Then the Court, upon Lo... See More
James Oglethorpe fights the Spanish in Georgia, Florida...
Item #642717
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1740 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe, plus a report datelined "Hampton Road, Virginia, July 24, 1740" which takes a full column telling of military affairs at St. Augustine, with mention of General Oglethorpe & others. Included is: ... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #653154
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1735/6 The double year reflects the two calendars in use at the time. My today's calendar the year is 1736.
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 1736. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the... See More
Rare, early title...
Item #649222
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649232
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-1712 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #649223
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.Note: U... See More
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #649224
A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
A rare 17th century title...
Item #652833
June 25, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 2, (1689) The year is printed in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1 (see), as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.
A very rare newspaper from England dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs. Part of the front page related to an Act of Parliament for: "...Regu... See More
Deaths from the Great Plague...
Item #617442
December 27, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 27, 1666 The front page has a very brief Judaica item from Vienna: "The Jews have made their present to the Empress of a large silver bason, and in it a child of silver, or excellent workmanship, weighting 28 Mark." (see)
The bottom of the back page has the weekly report of deaths from the Plague, reading: "The Account of the weekly bill runs... See More
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