The Great Plague of 1666....
Item #656537
October 8, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 8, 1666 The effects of the dreaded Plague are revealed in a brief front page report from Norwich stating: "The Account of our Bill of Mortality for this last week runs thus, buried of all diseases 115, whereof the Plague 100."
Page 2 has a report noting: "Monsieur Buat on Saturday the ninth instant received sentence to be beheaded, and was acco
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Page 2 has a report noting: "Monsieur Buat on Saturday the ninth instant received sentence to be beheaded, and was acco
Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...
Item #656523
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 The very first article is: "Debates In Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, and includes in part: "...was in hope...that the lamentable fate of General Burgoyne & his army, as it was an evil of the first magnitude, might...have been productive of some good..." and a bit further on: "...T... See More
Ship from Virginia loaded with tobacco...
Item #656522
February 28, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1669 The front page begins with a report noting: "This last week went hence several vessels homewards bound, most of them from France, and one from Virginia, belonging to the New England bound for London laden with Tobacco...". Very early mention of an American colony in a newspaper.
A very early issue, this newspaper having begun in 1665 (and... See More
Alexander McGillivray & the Creeks Indians...
Item #656510
August 23, 1791
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 23, 1791 A front page report from Winchester includes: "...the report of McGillivry [Alexander McGillivray, Creek Indian Chief] having quitted the Creeks is on account of their hostile disposition towards the U.S. is void of foundation..." with a bit more on this.
Also a front page notice headed: "Louisiana"... See More
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #656375
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king. At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most graciou... See More
Handsome newspaper with nice red tax stamp...
Item #656260
June 12, 1784
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, June 12, 1784 Ornate lettering in the masthead. Various news from throughout England & Europe as well. Deep red tax stamp on the ftpg.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, nice condition.
The King & the French Revolution... A Masonic celebration...
Item #656253
June 25, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 25, 1791 Page 3 has a lengthy report of a Masonic celebration headed: "Festival of St. John" with much detail, including a list of 14 toasts, the first of which is: "Our brother George Washington--With the honours of Masonry."
Page 2 has a report from France: "The King of the French, and Mob!" concerning a near riot when it was ... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #656251
January 23, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 23, 1799 The front page has an article: "Stamp Act" which includes a letter to the House of Rep. signed in type by the President: John Adams. Inside has much on military events in Europe including: "Capture of Two Dutch Frigates".
Four pages, handsome masthead, small ftpg. hole at a fold juncture causes loss to 3 ... See More
John Paul Jones is applauded at the opera...
Item #656235
May 16, 1780
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 16, 1780 The front page has: "America" with news from the New York Gazette including: "...the present government of the Province of Connecticut have refused their consent to the requisition made by the Continental Congress...for raising & paying into the rebel treasury...The same disposition prevails in the province of Maryland...we are ... See More
If only...
Item #656232
February 16, 1782
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 16, 1782 Page 2 has a note that: "Upon Sir Henry Clinton's arrival a board of enquiry will sit upon his conduct. One great error laid to his charge is the not establishing posts on Hudson's River in order to command it, and cut the rebellious colonies asunder...that had New York been only a fortified post & Philadelphia made the head... See More
1767 scurvy at sea... Early Bermuda shipping...
Item #656212
December 22, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 22, 1767 Most of the front page is taken up with: "An Historical Account of a New Method of treating the Scurvy at Sea...".
The back page includes a small item noting: "...from Bermudas, that upwards of 60 vessels from different parts of North America & the West Indies have been driven into that island by stress of weather; many of ... See More
America will soon manufacture better products than found in England...
Item #656182
April 12, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 12, 1787 The back page has a brief & seemingly insignificant report: "By accounts from America...the manufacture of nail is brought to such perfection throughout the United States as to stop the importation of that article; and they are in great expectation of rivaling Great Britain in many other branches of manufacture." This statement says... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #656181
July 1, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
News of Cornwallis' surrender.. Cornwallis in peril....
Item #656050
February 28, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 28, 1782
* Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General George Washington
* Surrender at Yorktown
Certainly the most notable content in this issue are the items concerning the surrender of Cornwallis to General Washington at Yorktown, which includes a letter from Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton dated at Yorktown 4 days before his surrender which includes: ... See More
Concerning aliens in government...
Item #656044
January 16, 1799
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 16, 1799
* re. Aliens omitted for the presidency - Congress
* United States Constitution in the Carolinas
Page 3 has an interesting item that reports: "The Legislatures of North Carolina and South Carolina...have both rejected the amendment proposed by the Legislature of this State, to the Constitution of the United States, fo
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* re. Aliens omitted for the presidency - Congress
* United States Constitution in the Carolinas
Page 3 has an interesting item that reports: "The Legislatures of North Carolina and South Carolina...have both rejected the amendment proposed by the Legislature of this State, to the Constitution of the United States, fo
Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
Item #655997
July 2, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Europe, including England, and is also just two months before Great Fire of London.
Relating to the Plague, printed on the front page is a death report from the town of Norwich in England which notes: "The Account of o... See More
On the exchange of prisoners...
Item #655988
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779 Inside includes the: "Second Letter from Admiral Gambier to the American Congress" which is his plea for the release of: "...an innocent officer imprisoned for being the bearer of a sealed packet..." with much more. This if followed be a letter signed in type by: Francis Lightfoot Lee.Near the back under "American News&... See More
Colonies to work together to repeal the Acts of Parliament...
Item #655985
November 13, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 13, 1770 Page 2 has: "America" with news from Philadelphia noting: "...consequence of an agreement...by several importers of dry goods...a large body of inhabitants met this day at the State House at Philadelphia...came to the following resolutions...That the adopting the Maryland agreement...would...tend to keep up a harmony among the Colon... See More
Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #655983
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 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 New Settl... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #655970
January 30, 1753
THE SCOURGE, London, Jan. 30, 1753 A very curious and uncommon newspaper from England done in editorial format, popular with other titles at that time as well. It was published "By Oxymel Busby, Esq." as noted in the masthead. This newspaper lasted but 81 issues.
Single column format with 6 pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, some dirtiness to a portion of the ftpg. only, otherwise nic... See More
Death of the King of England...
Item #655963
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1760 Contains a lengthy article: "An Account of the Taking of Montreal & the subjecting all Canada to the Crown of Great Britain, from the Letters of Maj. Gen. Amherst...". This article takes over 3 pages. It is followed by another nice article: "Description of the Town of Mont Royal, commonly called Montreal..." and this is ... See More
Great on the Williamsburg Gunpowder Incident in a Williamsburg newspaper... John Hancock's house is attacked...
Item #655675
April 21, 1775
VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, April 21, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia.
Certainly the most notable content is a terrific report on the historic ... See More
The New England Restraining Act... Thanks to Patrick Henry for resolving the Gunpowder Incident...
Item #655644
May 19, 1775
VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, May 19, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia.
A great issue with the best content found in the four page "Supplement
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Lexington & Concord... New England Restraining Act... and even more...
Item #655639
May 20, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, May 20, 1775 This newspaper was published by Dixon & Hunter, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia.
And the content is terrific, as page 3 has a great account of the Battle
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Early newspaper from 1746 Amsterdam...
Item #655556
January 1, 1746
LES ETATS DE HOLLANDE [The States of Holland], Amsterdam, June 3, 1746
* Rare 18th century title
* Nice masthead
An interesting, little newspaper from this Dutch city, printed in French, featuring an engraving in the middle of the masthead. At the back is the: "Suite Des Nouvelles d' Amsterdam" which would seem to be a supplemental sheet. Measures 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1697...
Item #655553
April 22, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 22, 1697
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measur... See More
A Northwest Passage through North America...
Item #655503
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, 1744
* A Northwest Passage through North America
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 was done at the end of the year.
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* A Northwest Passage through North America
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 was done at the end of the year.
18th century Baltimore...
Item #655496
May 20, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 20, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* Slaves advertisements
The full ftpg. is taken up with ads including 22 illustrated ship ads. The bkpg. has several runaway slave ads. Page 2 has over a full column of reports from the "Congress of the United States".
Four pages, purple-tinted staining but causing no loss of r... See More
Only one issue held by any American institution...
Item #655494
January 21, 1682
THE TRUE PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, June 14, 1682
* Very rare title from the 17th century
A quite rare title with only 3 or 4 having come into our inventory in the last few decades. This is the last we have at the moment. This is Crane & Kaye #895, and although they list just 4 American institutions having any issues of this title, only one has this specific date we offer.
Various new... See More
Signed by George Washington & Henry Knox...
Item #655469
May 11, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 11, 1791
* President George Washington & more
Page 3 has a letter from the President to the Mayor & others in Petersburg, apparently in response to a complimentary letter sent to him, signed in type: G. Washington. Page 2 has a letter of endorsement signed in type: H. Knox.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Building the Montauk Point light house...
Item #655468
May 13, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 13, 1795
* Montauk Point Light
* Long Island lighthouse
* Construction to begin soon
The front page has a series of letters under: "American Vindicated" which include 3 letters signed by the Vice President: John Adams, and also a letter from the Mass. governor: Samuel Adams.
Most of a column of the back page is taken up with a document from the Tr... See More
Joseph Priestley... John Adams & George Washington signatures...
Item #655467
June 7, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 7, 1794 Page 2 has a message to Congress, signed in type: Go. Washington, and also a report noting in part: "...a gentleman immediately from New Orleans who descended the rivers Ohio and Mississippi...that a body of General Clark's party...collected at the mouth of Cumberland River...their intentions were...to proceed to Louisiana for the purpose of ... See More
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #655459
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 * President George Washington
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, wh... See More
Revolutionary War reports in a New Hampshire newspaper...
Item #655304
April 27, 1782
THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth, April 27, 1782
* Rare title during Revolutionary War
The front page includes an address: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the planters & merchants of England which includes: "...the unhappy disunion which happened between Great Britain and the colonies of North America had no sooner broken... See More
President John Adams responds to the Delaware House...
Item #655301
March 6, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 6, 1799
* President John Adams
* Napoleon Bonaparte killed ?
* Lord Nelson - re. Battle of the Nile
The front page begins with a notice: "To Delinquent Customers" signed by the famed publisher: Isaiah Thomas (see). Also on the ftpg. is an address from Congress to President John Adams, with his response carrying over... See More
From the formative months of the federal government...
Item #655268
March 26, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, March 26, 1789
* 18th century America
This issue is from the month before Washington's election and inauguration in this city. The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 3 has a report concerning: "...the following terms, conditions & regulations for licensing a certain number of ferry boats to ply between this city and Brooklyn on Nas... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #655261
April 19, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 19, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
Two columns on pages 1 & 2 are taken up with: "Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America in the Years 1766, 1767, and 17678. By J. Carver..." which has some interesting reading. One item notes: "...many obstructions would arise to my scheme from the want of good maps and ... See More
Handsome & early newspaper for display...
Item #655256
June 1, 1714
THE POST BOY, London, England, June 1, 1714
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The front of the issue has a dateline Petersburg in which they were experienced such a sudden thaw that earlier in the day, they crossed the Nerva by carriages but by evening they crossed by boat.
From Hague, "...the Court was under a great Consternation, because that Pr... See More
George Washington is elected President...
Item #655249
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789 * George Washington elected 1st president of U.S.
* Report from his Revolutionary War enemy (historic)
Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being elected the first President of the United States. The full text can be seen in... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #655237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 * Forts Oswego and Ontario
* French and Indian war with map
Inside has is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also includes a report headed &quo... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #655236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French sh... See More
British sailors tear down an American flag...
Item #655235
December 25, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Dec. 25, 1783
* American flag desecration
* Post Revolutionary War
Page 2 has an item noting: "...of a disagreeable fray having happened at New York by an American ship coming into the harbour with an affected display of the thirteen stripes, which so enraged the English Tars [sailors] that they boarded the American, tore down her colours, and... See More
Debating the dire situation in America...
Item #655233
June 19, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, June 19, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Over a full column on the back page has a "Protest" entered in the House of Lords concerning the dire situation in America. A few bits include: "...The formal surrender of all right to tax North America...the whole power of Great Britain under th... See More
Daniel Mendoza on his famous boxing match against Humphries...
Item #655103
January 19, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1788
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights
Page 3 has a full column which includes: "Mendoza's Letter in Vindication of his Behaviour at the late Contest Between Him and Humphries" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew fr... See More
Building lot for sale in the new federal capital...
Item #655091
August 18, 1791
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 18, 1791
* Washington D.C. land sale
* Early U.S. government
The front page has a nice ad concerning the sale of a "Number of Lots in the Federal City." Mentions that the President of the United States approved the "...Sites for the Public Buildings pursuant to the Act passed by Congress ...for establ... See More
Examining the American economy...
Item #655073
May 25, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 25, 1791 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "...Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the United States of America"
A page 2 report from Connecticut says that The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq. is elected to represent this State in the Senate of the U.S. A page 3 report states that Vice President John Adams was elected President of the
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A page 2 report from Connecticut says that The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq. is elected to represent this State in the Senate of the U.S. A page 3 report states that Vice President John Adams was elected President of the
John Adams...
Item #655061
May 23, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 23, 1798
* President John Adams
The front page has: "Message of the President to Congress" which is brief & signed in type: John Adams. This is followed by two other documents relating to France, carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 has: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" which includes mention th... See More
Report from a letter datelined at Monterey, California, 1786...
Item #655003
May 19, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19, 1787 Inside has a very rare, early account of a visit to California as part of a voyage to explore the Bering Sea (off Alaska) by Jean-François de Galaup de la Pérouse. It notes in part: "...following melancholy intelligence imparted by one of the companions of Mons. de la Peyrouse during the latter's voyage round the world; it is... See More
Trio of issues on suppressing the Jesuits...
Item #654965
September 21, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 21, 25 and 28, 1773
* Trio of issues on suppressing the Jesuits
* Pre Revolutionary War originals
This is a group of three consecutive issues with an entire page of the Sept. 21 and 25 issues taken up with a detailed article: "A Translation of the Bull for Effectual Suppression of the Order of the Jesuits", and the conclusion of it takin... See More
From the period of the French & Indian War...
Item #654953
January 30, 1758
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, January 30, 1758.
* Uncommon title
* 18th century original
* French & Indian War period
As the title might suggest the emphasis was on advertisements with a tremendous number found within this complete, four page issue. This is a nice issue from during the period of the French & Indian War in America although I do not find any such content in thi... See More
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