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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1766

• Extremely rare edition of this 18th century publication
• "The Stamp Act" and the American Colonies

Earlier issues of this title were: "The Massachusetts Gazette And Boston News-Letter" with typical volume and issue numbering, along with the notation of Richard and Samuel Draper as publishers.
It is curious that this issue is numbered "0", that no publishers are listed, and the title is shortened. Here is clarification:
As noted in Brigham: "...With

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1766  One of the better items is a letter: "...from the Principal Merchants in London trading to the Colonies, to John Hancock, Esq., and the rest of the Merchants in Boston, on the Repeal of the Stamp Act" which has some great reading. This letter takes a full page.
Other articles within include: "An Account of a white Negroe Boy" "Remarkable Petition to Oliver Cromwell" "Behaviour of a Young Heretic executed at Abbeville" and more.
Three-quarters of

LONDON CHRONICLE, 1765  We will select an issue from this historic year of the Stamp Act.
This was one of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day, publishing through the Revolutionary War and well into the 19th century. Eight pages, nice condition, measuring about 8 by 11 inches.

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, 1765 A rather uncommon title from before the Revolutionary War and a nice opportunity for a British newspaper from during the year of the Stamp Act in the colonies. Contents include various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well.  Complete in 8 pages & measuring about 8 1/2  by 11 inches, never trimmed at the margin, some light rubbing at the folds, generally nice condition. The back page has a partial red-inked tax stamp. The photo below is generic

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, November, 1766 The front page of this issue features a decorative engraving of the 18th century London skyline. Among the 40+ pages are various news reports of the day including an item on  North America Trade and  the Stamp Act & more. (see photos). Great reading. Nice condition, bit close-trimmed at the right margin, & measures about 5 by 8 inches.

(10) THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each is 4-8 pages, may have slight imperfections, but in overall nice condition.

(10) THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each is 4-8 pages, may have slight imperfections, but in overall nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 3, 1766  Page 6 has: "A letter from New York says that the Scots, who are very numerous in all the American colonies, on receiving the celebrated speech of the great patriot for the repeal of the stamp act, in which he pays a compliment to their country, where he found a race of brave men...expressed the highest satisfaction."
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, rubbing to the front page causes two very small holes, partial red tax stamp on page 2, very nice

THE ST. JAMES CHRONICLE; OR, THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, England, 1767  Nice engraving in the masthead makes this a displayable issue. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, from not long before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be of this specific date but will be from 1767.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1767  Page 2 has a curious report: "...Last Thursday evening Mr. Richard Bache, of this City, merchant, was married to Miss Sally Franklin, the only daughter of the celebrated Doctor Franklin, a young lady of distinguished merit...The next day  all the shipping in the harbour displayed their colours on the happy occasion."
Various news reports of the day and many ads.
Four pages, an ornate coat-of-arms engraving in the

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1776

• Governor John Penn
• American Revolutionary War
• Great year to have (1776)

The front page has half a column taken up with 2 desertion reward ads, with much detail. Over a column is taken up with the verbatim cross-examination of Governor Penn of Pennsylvania, which carries over to take one-third of page 2. A few questions & answers include: "...Q. In what estimation was the Congress held? A. In the highest veneration imaginable by all ranks and

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 19, 1769  The back page has a letter from Philadelphia which includes: "It is with much pleasure I acquaint you the Act of Parliament imposing a duty on paper, glass, etc. imported from Great Britain into the American provinces operates in the most profitable manner for them...Our farmer wives, daughters & servants now employ that time in carding, spinning, etc. which, before the injudicious stamp act & the present obnoxious revenue act, was dedicated to

THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 16, 1734

• Rare 18th century publication

An uncommon title that existed from 1728 thru 1746. This is Crane & Kaye title #908.
The four pages contain various news from London & elsewhere, plus letters and some advertisements, the latter taking up the entire back page.
Four pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, some damp staining near the margins, good condition.

Background: The historical significance of this

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 10, 1760

• French and Indian War
• Governor Francis Fauquier
• Colonial America - colonies

Page 7 has over a full column headed: "America" "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq., Lieut. Gov. of Virginia, to the General Assembly of that Province".
In his address the governor gives reasons for disbinding the Va. regiment, noting in part: "...that Great Britain, notwithstanding the enormous debt under which she at present labour, is raising many millions for the

THE LONDON COURANT, England, Oct. 25, 1746

• Jacobite Rebellion era
• Nice masthead engravings

The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.
Various news from Europe with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, the margins appear to have been hand-trimmed close to the text but not affecting any letters, otherwise good condition.

Background: This issue of The London Courant dated October

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 30, 1765

• The Myth of the "River of the West"
• The Florida Land Rush - Infrastructure as Power

The front page has a report that the Indians know of a river heading west that would connect to the Pacific Ocean. Page 4 has over a column taken up with an article concerning the evangelizing of the Indians, mentioning Montreal, Niagara, Michilimacinach and the Iroquois, Shawnees, Ottawas, and Chippewas.
Page 6 has an item noting: "...who left East Florida...that

SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE FOR THE YEAR 1767, London. This is the "supplemental" issue published at the end of the year and having on the front page the table of contents and the title.
Within are articles including: "A Remarkable Lawsuit on a Case of Gaming" "Strictures Upon the Game Laws"  "Edicts in France Against Gaming" and an interesting article: "Remarks on the Boston Association" which includes: "...It would be to no purpose at present to renew a discussion of the merits of

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1774

• Boston Port Act of 1774 - Act
• Very rare illustration - print
• Pre Revolutionary War tensions

Over 20 pages within this issue are taken up with: "Debates Of A Political Society" which go into considerable detail discussing the ramifications of the historic Boston Port Bill. Also discussion of other concerns with the troubled relations with America. Eat the end of the "Debate" is: "An Abstract of the Boston Port Bill" providing the essence of the document

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "...Act for Opening & establishing certain ports in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica for the more free importation and exportation..." "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" 'An Improvement in Common Watches" which includes a print of the gears and workings of a watch (see), and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of the day and which includes: "Arrived in London, the

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1766  A very nice and detailed article is: "An Account of East Florida" (see), taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Laws Ill Executed with respect ot Vagabonds" "Miraculous Cure of a Consumption" "Charter Granted to the East India Company" ; much on: "Finances of this Kingdom" "Letters on the High Price of Provisions" "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 2, 1758; Aug. 14, 1759; Feb. 19, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 27, 1768. 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 condition.

Background: Pre-Revolutionary London Chronicle issues were printed on high-quality rag paper made