The Netherlands... with a map of Northern Europe...
Item #698019
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1744 An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be engineer with a salary of 15s a day, given him by Gen. James Oglethorpe who also conferred upon him many other favours having under pretence of sickness, left Georgia when the Spaniards came up to invade the same with a fleet and army of between 4 and 5,000 men, whi
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Secret societies... Free Masons... Illuminati... numismatics...
Item #698017
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue would be the nearly 9 pages dedicated to the review of a new publication" "Proofs of Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies; collected from good authorities", by John Robison, Profe... See More
Secret societies... Free Masons... Illuminati... numismatics...
Item #698016
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1798 The prominent feature of this issue would be the nearly 9 pages dedicated to the review of a new publication" "Proofs of Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe, carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies; collected from good authorities", by John Robison, Profe... See More
A title we rarely offer...
Item #698007
January 30, 1735
THE FREE BRITON, London, Jan. 30, 1735
* Rare publication... 18th century original...
We rarely find issues of this title which lasted for less than six years. The entire issue is taken up with: "Continuation of the Lord Bacon's Defence of the Lord Burleigh".
Complete as a single sheet issue, very decorative first letter on the front page and a partial red i... See More
Much on the Quasi-War... Celebrating Washington's (last) birthday...
Item #698003
February 21, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 21, 1799 The front page and bits inside concerning the Quasi-War with France. Page 3 has a nice concerning an event at the: "Federal Street Theatre, In Honor of the Birthday of General Washington...".
Four pages, nice condition.
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #697921
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bo... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #697906
July 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795
* John - Jay's Treaty
* George Washington
A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,
concluding in the issue... See More
Much on events in the South: General Greene & others...
Item #697888
March 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 13, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Battle of Cowpens - SC
* Events in the South
Most of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the: "Account of the Examination& Commitment of John Trumbull, for High Treason", some of the "rebel governor" of Conne... See More
Terrific & displayable issue with front page discussion from London on the futility of the war...
Item #697887
April 30, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 30, 1782
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
A terrific front page as it is entirely taken up with reports of discussions in the "House of Commons" mostly focused on the Revolutionary War and the futility of continuing it.
A few bits include: "That it is the opinion of the house that the war ... See More
Very lengthy letter by Ben Franklin... British generals say America cannot be conquered...
Item #697886
September 09, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 9, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
* Lengthy letter from Benjamin Franklin
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page and a bit of the back page are taken up with a very lengthy: &quo... See More
See the handsome masthead...
Item #697883
June 06, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 6, 1798
* Nice 18th century American publication
The front page is taken up with: "Dispatches from the Envoys to France", and page 2 includes reports from the "Columbian Federal Congress" among other items.
Four pages, small hole at fold juncture does not affect mentioned reports, good condition.... See More
Sinking of the ship Mermaid... G. Germaine loves to hear of massacred Americans...
Item #697881
June 15, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 15, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Page 2 has a report headed: "American News" which details the loss of the ship Mermaid near Egg Harbor, New Jersey. The ship was driven ashore and wrecked with the loss of more than 102 lives. She was on a voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to New York.
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Duties of man and citizen...
Item #697867
October 19, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 19, 1795 Page 2 has some content concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England. Also: "Observations on the Present Internal State of France" and: "Duties of a Man and a Citizen" contains 9 Articles. And then: "Decree for the Encouragement of Privateering" lists 8 items.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Death & funeral of the governor...
Item #697866
June 19, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
The front page has: "On Matrimony". Page 3 has a black-bordered report on the death & funeral of Mass. Governor Increase Sumner including the "Order Of Procession" and the position of "The Corpse" with the pallbearers, etc.
The back pa... See More
Great account of the siege of Fort Schuyler...
Item #697860
September 04, 1777
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 4, 1777
* Siege of Fort Stanwix - Schuyler
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has Revolutionary War content including an item reading: "We hear Sir William Howe has requested his Majesty, for very essential reasons, to allow him to exchange General Lee for some British officers; but that such a measure has been stro... See More
A two-issue set: George Washington and Paul Revere on the front page...
Item #697849
June 25, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 22 and 25, 1796
* President George Washington
* Paul Revere's church bells
A two issue set with over half of the front page of the 22nd taken up with lengthy & detailed text of: "An ACT to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with the Indian Tribes & to Preserve Peace on the Frontiers." The Act carries over to take more than a full co... See More
Publishing of Sir Isaac Newton's landmark work...
Item #697847
February 09, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, February 9, 1720 A nice single sheet newspaper with two decorative engravings in the masthead.
The front page includes a brief yet significant notice that: "This Day is publish'd, Sir Isaac Newton's Opticks; or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light", which remains a landmark work in the history of science.
Oth... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #697842
August 31, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 31, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
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... See More
News from the Caribbean...
Item #697819
May 29, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 29, 1759 Page 5 has most of a column headed: "America" with reports from the Caribbean with bits including: "...skirmish with the enemy...near Point St. Petre in which we lost four or five negroes..." and: "...Grand Terre, in the island of Guadeloupe, has surrendered to the English..." with a bit more on this.
Eight pages, 8 1... See More
Abundant produce in America... Marie Antoinette...
Item #697811
August 24, 1793
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 24, 1793
* 18th century American produce
* Marie Antoinette in prison
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "The American harvest...has proved so abundant that for 25 to 30 Winchester barrels have been computed the produce of many thousands single acres...that orders will be received for the exportation of 250,000 quarters of European or Indian ... See More
Early from Australia...
Item #697810
May 15, 1798
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1798
* Early New South Wales, Australia
Page 3 has early reports concerning Australia, including: "Major Gross, the Lt. Governor of New South Wales...forced for his ill state of health to leave that settlement..." The colony, when that ship left Port Jackson, was doing well... reason to expect that the inhabitants for the future will be... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #697762
May 07, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 1743
* Very rare 18th century magazine
* 1st successful magazine in America
This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of iss... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #697736
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 14, 1758, Jan. 2, 1759, Jan. 13, 1761, Jan. 25, 17673, and Jan. 1, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More
A handsome newspaper from 1768... Rapid growth in Charleston...
Item #697719
June 13, 1768
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), June 13, 1768 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Letters from Charles-Town, South Carolina, mention that the inhabitants of that place are so much increased of late, that 500 new houses have b... See More
Wealth of illustrated ship advertisements... Escaped mulatto slave...
Item #697712
December 20, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1794
* During George Washington's administration
Within the issue are some 22 illustrated ship ads. There are also at least two runaway ads including: "One Guinea Reward" for a runaway mulatto woman, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, indent to the back leaf margin does not affec... See More
Beheading of King Louis XVI...
Item #697691
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1793 * King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine
The best content is the report headed: "Particular Account of the Murder of Louis XVI" which gives considerable detail of the closing moments of his life, ending with: "...The Confessor fell upon his knees, and implored the King's blessing, who gave it him with an a... See More
Applying for pension benefits in 1793...
Item #697660
January 30, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1793
* American Revolutionary War victims
* Henry Knox document re. pension benefits
Page 2 has a document headed: "War Department" concerning pension benefits for those injured in the Revolutionary War. It is signed in type: H. Knox.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Letter from President John Adams concerning France...
Item #697652
June 28, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 28, 1798
* France relations
* John Adams letter
Page 2 begins with reports from Congress concerning Aliens, later to be solidified in the Aliens and Sedition Act.
Also a letter from the President concerning France, ending with: "...I will never send another Minister to France without assurances that he will be received, respected, and honored ... See More
Proclamation by General Anthony Wayne...
Item #697642
April 25, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 25, 1795
* Northwest Indian War
* Gen. Anthony Wayne
* Native Americans
* Proclamation for peace
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed in type by Anthony Wayne, for establishing a permanent peace with all the Indian tribes and nations northwest of the Ohio River.
Four pages, never-trimmed, two binding holes at the spine... See More
Congress requires quotas by state... John Hancock signs...
Item #697640
February 04, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 4, 1777 Page 3 has a nice report on the situation in America, a few bits noting: "...The Provincials in Massachusetts Bay are in high spirits in certain expectation of being joined in the spring by the French & Spaniards...They had heard of the designed attack on Rhode Island & knew that the Americans had abandoned it by orders...did not ex... See More
More on Prevost's defeat... A letter criticizing the war in America...
Item #697639
August 17, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 17, 1779 The bottom of page 3 has a report noting: "...brings...a confirmation of the defeat of Prevost and that that General would have met with the fate of Burgoyne had it not been for the boats he had on the river, in which he caused to be embarked the small number of troops that escaped the sword of the Americans."
The back page has a ful... See More
Discussions in Congress...
Item #697638
June 20, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 20, 1798 Page 2 has much on the proceedings of the federal Congress, with pg. 3 have reports from the "Proceedings of the Legislature of Massachusetts" which include mention: "A Resolve passed for loaning certain cannon to the United States for the use of the frigate Constitution."
Four pages, handsome masth... See More
British account of the Battle of Stono Ferry, and the Battle of Chemung, New York...
Item #697637
September 02, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Nearly one-third of page 2 is a letter from an officer in the British army from Port Royal with his account of the Battle at Stono Ferry, a failed attempt by the Americans, under General... See More
Responding to General Clinton's offer for a reconciliation...
Item #697636
April 03, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 3, 1781
* General Henry Clinton
* Peace with Americans ?
* Revolutionary War
Pages 1 and 2 contain an excellent response to the controversial "Declaration" of General Clinton in which he offers a proposal for peace to the Americans. A few bits include: "The first thing which is offered is a pardon to ... See More
Engraving of the skyline of London... News from Boston...
Item #697633
August 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is the "Monthly Chronologer" which includes over a full page of reports headed "America" with items from Boston, including 2 messages fro... See More
Battle of Dettingen: last time a British King led troops into battle...
Item #697602
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1743
* Battle of Dettingen
* King George II
* Last British monarch
* to lead army in battle
Much on the Battle of Dettington - the last time that a British monarch, George II, personally led his troops into battle (see images).
One of the article is titled: "Objections to Mr. Yate's Theory of Comets" which include
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* Battle of Dettingen
* King George II
* Last British monarch
* to lead army in battle
Much on the Battle of Dettington - the last time that a British monarch, George II, personally led his troops into battle (see images).
One of the article is titled: "Objections to Mr. Yate's Theory of Comets" which include
The battle near Minden...
Item #697520
August 25, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 25, 1759
* Battle of Minden - Seven Years' War
This was one of the more famous titles from Europe during the 18th century.
Entirely European content with a wealth of ads as well. The front page has a report concerning a recent battle near Minden, a major engagement during the Seven Years' War.
Four pages, a faint red tax st... See More
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #697460
August 16, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, August 16, 1753
* Rare Colonial New York original
* Short lived publication
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.
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very ... See More
Wanted to hire...
Item #697409
January 28, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 28, 1796
* Uncommon publication
Various news reports of the day including a back page ad: "Wanted to Purchase - For A Term of Years" with the text beginning: "A sober, steady black man and wife, of middle age. The man must have a little knowledge of farming..." with more.
Four pages, a few minor font page stains... See More
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #697403
January 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 23, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Great issue on the siege and fall of Charleston to the British....
Item #697397
June 01, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1780
* Fall of Charleston, South Carolina
* General Sir Henry Clinton
Inside has a full page: "Description of the Island of Skie or Skye, In Scotland". The mentioned map is lacking.
Near the back are 4 1/2 pages of reports headed: "American Affairs" which contain terrific detail on not only the British siege of Charleston, but ... See More
Two Proclamations by General Howe... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #697395
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1777
* General William Howe
* American Revolutionary War
"American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the w
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* General William Howe
* American Revolutionary War
"American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the w
Latest news on the war, in a rare newspaper...
Item #697393
July 01, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 1, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #16 issue.
The front page has a report about the precarious situation of the American currency. Also a lett... See More
Death of George Washington's mother...
Item #697392
September 09, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 9, 1789
* Mary Ball Washington death
* President's G.W.'s mother
Pages 2 & 3 contain reports from the: "Proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States", this being the founding year of the federal government.
Page 3 has an inconspicuous yet significant report: "Died--At Fredericksburg, Mrs. Washin... See More
An 18th century extra re: Jay Treaty...
Item #697390
April 06, 1796
HERALD EXTRA, (New York), April 6, 1796 A folio size single sheet almost entirely taken up with discussion in the "Federal Legislature, House of Representatives" concerning the controversial Jay Treaty. See images for details. Never-trimmed margins, great condition.
Ambassadors to resolve the crisis with France...
Item #697388
March 28, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 28, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The ftpg. has a full column article: "Slavery". Page 2 has much on the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" and pg. 3 has a document from President Adams which endorse Pinckney, Marshall & Gerry as representatives of the U.S. in attempting to resol... See More
Concerns about the pending Jay Treaty...
Item #697377
August 24, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 24, 1795
* John - Jay's Treaty concerns
* Letter to George Washington
Page 2 has a letter from the people of Wilmington, Delaware: "To George Washington, President of the United States" on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by another letter of similar concern "To Mr. Alexander Hamilton".
Four pag... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #697371
May 31, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 31, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue app... See More
The radical, pro-American John Wilkes is committed to the Tower of London...
Item #697319
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, May 9, 1768 * John Wilkes jailed - radical
* Pre Revolutionary War
(currently spelled Gloucester). Page 2 has an impassioned letter signed in type by the radical journalist & politician John Wilkes. It begins: "In support of the liberties of this country, against the arbitrary rule of ministers, I was before committed to the TOWER and am now se... See More
Front page Act signed by Sam Adams... Other thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #697252
July 20, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1795
* Samuel Adams
* Jay Treaty
Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Observations Against The TREATY." being the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small bindin... See More
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