One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670810
May 10, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 10, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, a little various ... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #670672
July 10, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 7 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670670
March 12, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 12, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some various li... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #670446
September 11, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 11, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 15 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670417
December 8, 1796
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 8, 1796
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
"The Slave" (anonymous), a poem from the slave state of Maryland...
Great description of America's first capitol building...
Item #670165
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, June, 1789 This is the 6th issue of this uncommon magazine by famed publisher Isaiah Thomas. When it comes to noteworthy content, it is hard to know where to begin.Starting from the back is the poem, "The Slave," (author anonymous) which is a thought-provoking anti-slavery poem printed in the slave-state of Maryland. Also interestin... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670155
August 13, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 13, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some various lig... See More
How to pronounce words... On Washington's letters...
Item #669404
December 21, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston Dec. 21, 1795 Certainly one of the less common American titles from the 18th century.
Page 1 has a short article: "Gen. Washington's Letters". Most of page 2 is taken up with a fascinating article: "Orthoepy". It's actually a word: the study of correct pronunciation. It begins: "In compliance with my premise I now send you the extract ... See More
Pay set for the President and Vice President...
Item #669111
March 30, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1793 Almost half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of Congress, the first of which is: "An Act Providing Compensation to the President and Vice President of the United States".. The pay for the President will be $25,000 per year: "...with the use of the furniture & other effects belonging to the United States..." and th... See More
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #668695
December 27, 1692
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Dec. 27, 1692 The back page has an advertisement--set in larger type than the rest of the issue so it stands out--for the book: "The TRYALS of several WITCHES lately Executed in New-England, with many Remarkable Curiosities therein Occurring, etc. Published by the Special Command of his EXCELLENCY the Governour of New-England. First Printed in Boston, and n... See More
Broadside "Extra" from Baltimore...
Item #668479
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE, EXTRA, Oct. 15, 1798 Although there were issues of this title in Phila., Boston & Baltimore, this is from Baltimore as the other two did not exist as of this date.
This is a broadside extra, a small single sheet printed on the front only. Such broadsides were typically printed to put urgent or important news into the hands of the reader as quickly as possible. The news ... See More
One of just two known newspapers with a contemporary account of the Salem witch trials...
Item #668366
December 31, 1692
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Dec. 31, 1692
* Rare Salem witch trials reporting
* Very early 17th century title
An exceedingly rare issue as it is one of only two known contemporary newspaper accounts of the Salem witch trials.
This newspaper published in question/answer format, and the front page begins with: "Quest 1. In the remarkable TRYALS of WITCHES published this Week by Mr. ... See More
Much talk on the Jay Treaty...
Item #668108
July 29, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 29, 1795 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "The Objections to the Treaty Refuted", referring to the controversial Jay Treaty. Page 2 has additional items concerning the Jay Treaty.
Four pages, small piece from the bottom margin affects one word on pages 1 & 2, otherwise nice condition.
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #668077
July 25, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 25, 1795 Over a full column of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Early American title from the French & Indian War...
Item #667759
May 13, 1762
THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER AND NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE, May 13, 1762
* Rare Colonial Massachusetts
* St. Augustine, Florida
This is a much later issue of America's first successful newspaper, founded in 1704.
The top of the ftpg. has a nice recruiting advertisements to enlist soldiers to fight in the on-going French & Indian War: "For Recruiting His Majesty's Regular Forc... See More
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
Item #667179
December 26, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 26, 1768
* Pro-British American publication
* Boston is causing trouble
The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colony o... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #666815
August 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 13, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, several il... See More
Sam Adams signs an Act of the Massachusetts legislature...
Item #666812
July 27, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 27, 1795 The back page has a full column: "Act" of the Massachusetts legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Very handsome & displayable masthead.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666806
November 12, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 12, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, over half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four ... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666804
November 5, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 5, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, most of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages,... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #666489
February 8, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794 The ftpg. has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing, irregular at the blank spine with a small piece missing, good condition.
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #666441
April 11, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 11, 1778 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 report from Paris which reads in part: * ...number of officers, furnished with letters of recommendation from Messrs. Franklin &a... See More
Stop by and visit the President...
Item #666386
April 3, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 3, 1799 Inside has: "Of Buonaparte and Egypt" "Invasion of Naples" as well as a report from the London Gazette which includes a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, from on board his ship 'Vanguard'. Page 3 has: "Another Victory" and a report from Boston: "The PRESIDENT of the United States wil... See More
Massachusetts' Bay... Hutchinson... Great map of Greece & vicinity...
Item #666348
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with: "Lieutenant Hutchinson's Speech to Both Houses of Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts' Bay". In it he deals with the taxation issue (see). This is followed by comments on the response from the Mass. Assem... See More
Slaves arrive in colonial Charleston...
Item #666264
August 26, 1773
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, Aug. 26, 1773
* African slavery trade
* Southern slaves arrive
* Colonial New England
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from (see). The entire fr
... See More
* African slavery trade
* Southern slaves arrive
* Colonial New England
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from (see). The entire fr
A colonial "extraordinary" issue...
Item #666219
July 28, 1768
BOSTON CHRONICLE--EXTRAORDINARY, July 28, (1768) 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, otherwise in nice condition.
H.M.S. Victory lost at sea...
Item #666212
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1744 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report referencing the sinking of the British ship H.M.S. Victory. A report dated February 5, 2009 from the "Best Syndication News" service brings this event into the 21st century with its breaking news reading: "The HMS Victory ship sunk in stormy seas back in 1744 but it... See More
Constitution's keel is laid...
Item #665935
May 20, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 20, 1795 A page 3 report under "Federal Frigate" reports the beginning of work on this famous addition to the U.S. Navy, stating in part: "...the keel of the United States frigate...was finished laying. It is 156 feet in length, and from the elegance of the workmanship, and the goodness of the timber of which it is composed...we anticipate she w... See More
Concerns for the Jay Treaty...
Item #665844
July 22, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 22, 1795 The front page has more than a column taken up with: "The Objections To the Treaty Refuted", being the controversial Jay Treaty.
Page 2 has a letter from Portsmouth: "To George Washington, President of the United States of America" on their concerns for the Jay Treaty.
Four pages, various foxing, minor loss to the top of pg. 2 d... See More
An "Extraordinary" issue containing this historic Jay Treaty...
Item #665781
July 8, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1795 A very significant issue as the single sheet "Extraordinary" which is attached contains the full text of the Jay Treaty.
Jay's Treaty between the United States and Great Britain that averted war, resolved issues remaining since the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War, and facilitated ten years of peaceful trade between the United S... See More
John Adams, George Washington... Warships headed to the West Indies...
Item #665682
December 22, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 22, 1798 Page 2 contains an address to the President from the Senate for actions concerning the troubling relationship with France, with the President's "Reply" signed in type: John Adams. Also a letter to the Prescient concerning the General Bankruptcy Bill, with his reply signed: John Adams.
Page 3 has a brief item: "Lieutenant General W... See More
Founding the site for the city of Cleveland, Ohio...
Item #665517
November 9, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 9, 1796 A rather inconspicuous page 2 report from Albany says: "We are informed that general Cleveland of Connecticut, arrived in this city last week from Lake Erie, attended by a company of surveyors...Gen. Cleveland informs, that the ...lands on the south side of the lake is of a superior quality...and happily intersected with rivers. There are good ha... See More
Tennessee to become a state in the Union...
Item #665495
April 20, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 20, 1796 An item on pg. 2 headed: "Tenesee [sic]" noting: "...relative to the territory south of the Ohio reported that that territory, now bearing the name of the State of Tenesee, was entitled to all the privileges enjoyed by the other States of the Union, and that it should be one of the sixteen states of America. Read twice & committed... See More
The United States monetary systems is up and running...
Item #665135
October 21, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 21, 1797
* President John Adams proclamation 7
* Notice of Commencement of Minting U.S. Coins
Page 2 has a very historic "Proclamation" signed in script type by the President in which he proclaims that now that the United States Mint is fully operating all foreign coins (Spanish milled dollars excepted): "...will cease to pass current as money... See More
The President's letter to Congress...
Item #665094
April 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 14, 1798 Page 2 has a letter to Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning our relations with France.
Four pages, nice condition.
On the Alien and Sedition Acts...
Item #665085
February 20, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 20, 1799 Pg. 2 has lengthy resolution passed by the House of Representatives that reads in part: "...The sedition and alien acts this House conceive, contain nothing terrifying, but to the flagitious and designing....That it is the opinion of this House, that ought not to concur in the design of the resolutions of Kentucky."
Page 2 also has a repor... See More
The Act creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #664965
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1791* First Bank of the United States creation
The issue begins with textual: "Sketches of the President Of the United States" which is nearly a 4 1/2 page biography of George Washington (the plate called for is lacking). Also inside is the conclusion of: "Description of Cape Cod & the County of Barnstable" which takes 2 1/2... See More
Thomas Jefferson when Secretary of State....
Item #664814
September 7, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1793
* Early Thomas Jefferson document
* United States Secretary of State
Page 2 has a "Circular" concerning "...the unjustifiable vexation and spoliation committed on our merchant vessels by the privateers of the powers at war..." and stating that due attention will be given to the matter, signed in type: TH: Jefferson. Uncommo... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #664718
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 The ftpg. has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams. A pg. 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France, with Thomas Jefferson intervening.
Four pages, good condition.
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #664712
July 6, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More
Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #664333
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
George Washington signs a military act...
Item #664223
April 22, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1795
* President George Washington
* U.S. Military act signed in script
Taking over half of the front page is: "An Act for Continuing & Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States..." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.... See More
News from America...
Item #664054
September 12, 1768
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Sept. 12, 1768 The ftpg. has an article concerning the Indians in the New Orleans vicinity. Page 2 has a report from Boston headed "America" concerning ships "...hovering round Castle William as if there was the greatest danger of its being attacked at a time of profound peace." and then other reports from Philadelphia and New York, the lat... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #663959
March 21, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 21, 1795
* President George Washington
* Acts of Congress
The front page begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature.
Four pages, an archival mend across the back page, a small piece from the back leaf margin, otherwise nice.... See More
Costs to complete the first 3 frigates of the U.S. Navy...
Item #663933
January 19, 1798
MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY, Boston, Jan. 19, 1798
* Original 3 of 6 frigates of the United States Navy
Page 2 has reports from the federal Congress which includes an item: "Resolved, that there be appropriated on account towards defraying the expence of finishing the frigates United States, Constitution and Constellation, the sum of ___dollars. Read a second time & committed for t... See More
The King & the French Revolution... A Masonic celebration...
Item #663791
June 25, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 25, 1791
* Louis XVI of France
* Masonic - Masons
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, an... See More
Ben Franklin's donation...
Item #663756
October 25, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1788 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 & Petersburg.
Four pages, very nice condition with 17 illus. ship ads on the ... See More
Great map of the western hemisphere...
Item #663336
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 * Captain James Cook
* North America map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map which accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France &am... See More
Report of a slave insurrection near Charleston...
Item #663044
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1793 * 18th century slave insurrection
* Charleston, South Carolina
Articles within include: "On the Dress of the Indians" "Various Traits of the Africans" & much more
Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus: "Domestick Occurrences" ... See More
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