Maryland's non-importation Resolution...
Item #619955
July 3, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 3, 1769 The front page includes an illustration relating to a new kind if water-powered mill (see). Page 3 has an interesting report of: "A bill for a charitable lottery for the relief of distressed Virgins in Great Britain" which begins: "Whereas, by the great & melancholy disuse of holy matrimony in th... See More
A colonial "extraordinary" issue...
Item #619828
July 28, 1768
BOSTON CHRONICLE--EXTRAORDINARY, July 28, (1768)
* Rare Colonial original
The "extraordinary" issue was published on a date between the regular publishing date to include information important enough to warrant its publication. Almost the entire four pages are taken up with reports from London. Close-trimmed at the bottom of pg. 1 only causes loss to the bottom line, otherwis... See More
Incas of Peru... Indian troubles in the South...
Item #619668
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1752 Among the various articles of interest in this issue are: "History of the Incas of Peru" "Description of a Machine for Raising Water" which a nearly half page illustration; "Diseases of the Virgin Islands & their Remedies" Method of Practice in...Surgery in the West Indies" "Monstrous Birth" wit... See More
South Carolina weather...
Item #619603
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, :London, March, 1753 Included in this issue is a description and print of a marine animal now known as a seahorse; "Dry Weather in Carolina" which has a dateline of "Charles-Town [Charleston], Aug. 1, 1752" (see); a nearly full page illustration of: "Saturn & His Symbols"; a nearly full page on the "Moon's Eclipse"... See More
Suspending some hated Acts of Parliament...
Item #619527
May 8, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, May 8, 1769
* Trouble is brewing between America and England
* Pre Revolutionary War
An inside page has a letter which talks of concerns about relations with America. Included is a mention of the East India Company, a report from the Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex, with block signature of John Wilkes, and a lengthy report ou... See More
Ships sailing from New England..
Item #619388
December 17, 1726
THE POST BOY, London, Dec. 17, 1726
* Early American shipping
* Nice masthead
The masthead head two handsome wood engravings, one showing a post-rider "trumpeting" the news. The front page has mention: "...sailed the Tatnam Galley & the Mary, both from Boston in New England for London, Orange for Jersey from New England..." and a bit more.
A single sheet issu... See More
Ben Franklin's donation...
Item #619198
October 25, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1788
* Benjamin Franklin makes donation
* Post Revolutionary War era
Page 3 has an item noting: "We learn that Dr. Franklin a few days ago presented the Hon. Vice President Redick with 50 pounds as a donation to the Academy lately erected in Washington...". Other news reports from Boston, New York & Peter... See More
Very early Andy Jackson...
Item #618313
November 25, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 25, 1797 Page 2 contains a brief & inconspicuous item which lists new senators: "Tennessee, Hon. Messrs. Andrew Jackson and Joseph Anderson...". This is likely the earliest mention of Andrew Jackson in a newspaper. He was 30 years old at the time. Other news of the day & many ads, including 9 illustrated ship ads on the bkpg. Four ... See More
"...ill temper remains in his colony..."
Item #618124
July 28, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1767 The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy report on: "...regulating the Turnpike Roads of this Kingdom." Over one-third of page 2 has reports headed: "America" including items from New York, Newport, Falmouth, Goshen, Connecticut; and Boston (see).
Another page has a report concerning Russian... See More
Colonial Boston... The Frederick Stump affair...
Item #618005
March 14, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, March 14, 1768
* Frederick Stump's Run Massacre
* Native Americans - Indians killed
* Middleburg, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Inside has a report from Providence that: "...this colony...have appointed a committee to draw up an address to his Majesty & write to the Ministry & our Agent relative to the peculiar hardships & distresses the colon... See More
From colonial Boston, with the "Supplement" issue... Ben Franklin...
Item #617965
May 9, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, with the "Supplement" issue, May 9, 1768
* Rare Colonial Boston
* Pre Revolutionary War
* Benjamin Franklin
This colonial newspaper is taken up with a variety of articles including: "An Account of the Family of Douglas" "The Use of Turnips & Method of Laying them up in Winter" "Method of Curing Cattle that are Swelled or Ho... See More
Much about the Indians...
Item #617962
April 18, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, April 18, 1768
* Rare Colonial Boston
* Pre Revolutionary War
* Native Americans - Indians
Inside has a column headed: "America" with reports from Charleston providing news from the Southern part of the colonies, and that: "...Brig. General Haldimand had withdrawn the garrison of Tombrige-Fort & intended to establish another more advantageous ... See More
Great wealth of war content in this Tory newspaper...
Item #617920
April 25, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 25, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This 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 front page has a brief item from Boston noting that at a meeting o... See More
Gates & Burgoyne negotiate for the surrender of Saratoga...
Item #617915
April 8, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, PA, April 8, 1778
* Surrender of general Burgoyne
* Battles of Saratoga - New York
This 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.
One-third of the front page is taken up with a letter with commentary conce... See More
On proposing peace with the Americans... Franklin's son on independence...
Item #617639
November 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1775
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
Page 2 has: "...Lord North's motion for a reconciliation with the Americans..." dated Feb. 20, 1775, which is followed by his explanation of it, in all taking most of a column. It includes: "The Tea-act also will be repealed if asked for."... See More
British plan for conquering America... British soldiers complain... A price on Washington's head...
Item #617631
November 11, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1775
* American Revolutionary War at the beginning
* Pennamite-Yankee War - Wyoming Valley
* General George Washington bounty
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy document concerning the Pennamite-Yankee War, an intermittent conflict between settlers from Connecticut, who claimed the land along the North Branch of the Susqu... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #617117
July 9, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 9, 1743 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 issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few... See More
On the loss of Philadelphia... can't hold out much longer...
Item #617096
January 7, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat... See More
Henry Knox, Secretary at War... Corsica is captured...
Item #616854
August 13, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 13, 1794
* Judiciary System
* Henry Knox
* Capture of Corsica
The entire first column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning the establishing of Judicial Courts. The 2nd column has an "Invalid Pensioners" report which is signed by H. Knox, Secretary at War. Page 2 has a nice article titled: "Ca
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* Judiciary System
* Henry Knox
* Capture of Corsica
The entire first column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning the establishing of Judicial Courts. The 2nd column has an "Invalid Pensioners" report which is signed by H. Knox, Secretary at War. Page 2 has a nice article titled: "Ca
Appropriations for the support of the military in 1799...
Item #616713
October 2, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799
* Military support act
* President John Adams
The front page has: "An ACT making appropriations for the support of the military establishment, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine...", signed in script type: John Adams (see). There is also: "An ACT vesting the power of retaliation, in certain cases, in the Pres... See More
Battle At Maulde... Battle of Condé...
Item #616705
July 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1793 Page 2 has: "British Official Account Of The Battle At Maulde" which is a lengthy letter from Col. James Murray to Secretary Dundas. This battle is better known as the Battle of Condé or St. Amand.
Four pages, never-trimmed margin, scattered foxing, very nice condition.
Thanks to the King for repealing the Stamp Act...
Item #616519
August 4, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL (now spelled Gloucester), England, Aug. 4, 1766
* Repeal of the Stamp Act
* America thanks King George III
Page 2 has 2 notices from Boston, one noting: "...House of Representatives have appointed a committee to prepare an humble address of thanks to our most gracious Sovereign for his royal assent to the repeal of the Stamp Act." and the other is simil... See More
Letter signed by John Jay...
Item #616074
November 1, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794
* John Jay letter
* Conflicts at sea
Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships (see). Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, light damp staining, generally good ... See More
Uncommon title... unique engraving in the masthead...
Item #615656
May 19, 1797
THE PHENIX; OR, WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, May 19, 1797
* Uncommon title with nice masthead
A very uncommon title that has an engraving in the masthead of the legendary phenix (or phoenix) consumed in fire and rising from the ashes.
Notable content on the front page includes: "French Executive Directory" "New Decree against the United States." On page 2 ... See More
Map of Maestricht... Troubles in Boston...
Item #615630
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1748 Among the items in this issue are a full page map headed: "Plan of the Late Fire in Cornhill" with a listing of the various tenants displaced by the fire; "Observations of a New Comet" with a related small print; "Description of the Imperial City of Aix La Chappelle"; "Account of the Fortress of Maestricht&q... See More
George Washington on aiding the enemy...
Item #615512
April 6, 1776
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, April 6, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* General George Washington
* Great year to have (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.
Half of the front page is a letter signed by: ... See More
The New England Restraining Act---extended...
Item #615391
September 2, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1775
* The New England Restraining Act
* Pre Revolutionary tension w/ England
* John Hancock gets married
Taking nearly one-third of the front page and most of page 2 is the extension of the very historic New England Restraining Act by Parliament. This was the King's response to the American colonies' decision to boycott Briti... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #614878
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746 There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York" (see photos). Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape Breton, Canada (see for portions). Th
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The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #614498
September 15, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Sept. 15, 1744
* Rare colonial periodical
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 issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this t... See More
Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...
Item #614222
October 24, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795
* President George Washington
* Brunswick County, Virginia
Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington (see).
Four pages, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.... See More
Ben Franklin to act as Agent to England...
Item #613982
December 5, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 5, 1767 Inside has a report headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, New York & Philadelphia, the latter noting in part that: "...Friday last Benjamin Franklin & Richard Jackson were appointed joint agents to transact the affairs of this province in Great Britain..." (see).
Eight pages, a bit of light foxing, generally nice. ... See More
Bostonians complain to Gage about troubles caused by England...
Item #613237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1768 Two pages headed: "Address of the Council at Boston to General Gage" in which they complain of troubles caused by England, noting in part: "...In this time of public distress, when the general court ...is in a state of dissolution, when the metropolis is possessed with troops & surrounded by ships of war, & when more... See More
Presque Isle to be settled...
Item #612811
March 30, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, March 30, 1795
* Early Presque Isle State Park
Inside has: "Description of the Great Falls of Connecticut River" and an item noting; "...the state of Pennsylvania contemplates to proceed with the settlement of Presque Isle, which was the last year suspended at the request of the president." Also: "Surrender of Amsterdam to the French&qu... See More
A letter of thanks from Boston...
Item #612766
June 8, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767 Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few years.
Red tax stamp on the front page, 4 pages, folio size, neve... See More
With the plate... Very early advocate of women's rights... Building the White House...
Item #611980
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, October, 1792 Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.The notable article in this issue is: "Extracts from the Rights of Woman" which is by the f... See More
Two Acts signed by President John Adams...
Item #611493
August 28, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1799
* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress
The front page has: "An Act giving eventual authority to the President of the United States to augment the army." plus another act, both signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has: "Operations Of Bonaparte" "Armies In Italy" and more. Fou
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* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress
The front page has: "An Act giving eventual authority to the President of the United States to augment the army." plus another act, both signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has: "Operations Of Bonaparte" "Armies In Italy" and more. Fou
Note from President Washington...
Item #611488
September 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795
* President George Washington
Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archival ... See More
From the formative months of the federal government...
Item #611111
February 5, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 5, 1789 This issue is from just before Washington's election and inauguration in this city, as well as the formation of the federal government. This was a very significant year in American history. The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has various news reports from Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, plus an ad headed: "For Sale, A Y... See More
Troops not wanted in Boston...
Item #611016
July 17, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 17, 1769 Page 2 has a full column letter form Dennys De Berdt to Thomas Cushing. Page 3 has the address of a House committee to the governor of Massachusetts, including: "...the business of the province is got into such an arrear...Who brought the province under this difficulty your excellency can be at no loss to det... See More
Colonies to work together to repeal the Acts of Parliament...
Item #610746
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 Coloni... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen, and so much more...
Item #609622
November 24, 1775
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* Revolutionary War
The front page has a bit noting: "...letter from General Burgoyne at Boston wherein he says that 20,000 men would be a feeble reinforcement to the army there, in their present situation." Page 2 has various tidbits relating to the war, a few including: "...that s... See More
A Tory newspaper printed in occupied Philadelphia...
Item #609457
January 7, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 7, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This 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. Rarely found today.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisem... See More
Much war content in a scarce American title...
Item #609444
May 15, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 15, 1776 This is certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War, and nice to have an issue dated within 7 weeks of the Declaration of Independence. The front page has a wide variety of news reports including some items on the Revolutionary War. Bits include: "...account that on the 31st of Dec. the provincials attempted t... See More
America's first successful newspaper...
Item #609443
April 17, 1740
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740 This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only preceded by "Public Occurrances Both Foreign and Domestick" which published just a single issue in 1690 before being suppressed & dest... See More
Revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania... The Great Awakening...
Item #608096
May 21, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1743 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 issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few... See More
Item #607452
December 5, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Dec. 5, 1795 Inside has various news of the day with items from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, Newburyport, Boston, New Hampshire & elsewhere. One brief item notes: "Henry Blackburn of Salem is sentenced to death for the murder of G. Wilkinson."
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the right margin of pg. 3, generally very nic... See More
18th century Boston...
Item #606887
February 13, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1793 Page 2 has: "Western Country" with a dateline from Pittsburgh concerning Indians (see); "Use of Oaths" and news items from Philadelphia, Spain, Boston, Martinique & elsewhere.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor foxing, very nice condition.
Boston...the nest from which all the evils have sprung...
Item #606676
November 7, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 7, 1768 A report from Charleston notes that: "About a dozen of the ringleaders of the late disturbance at Dr. Turnbull's settlement at the Mosquito Harbour in East Florida, we hear, have been secured...". This is followed by a lengthier report from Mecklenburg beginning: "Gov. Tryon has been here in person to command the militia intended against ... See More
Articles of Confederation are working... Traitor Arnold...
Item #606674
July 5, 1781
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 5, 1781 A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand an a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words 'Appeal To Heaven" above him (see).
Close... See More
Includes the plate of the Newbury Bridge...
Item #606662
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793 Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.One of the best aspects of this issue is that the full page plate is still present, being: "Newbury ... See More
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