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Ben Franklin mention...
Item #654174
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1750 The most noteworthy feature is the article: "Curious Experiments in Electricity" takes a full page & includes a footnote reading: "In an account of some experiments made in America by Mr. B. Franklin now in the press) we find a yet more surprising hole made thro' a quire of paper.".
An unrelated but in
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Talk of Franklin's electricity experiments...
Item #654095
September 27, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 27, 1759 Pages 4 and 5 contains text from a work: "...On the Advancement of Science" which includes sections on medicine, experiments on animals, metaphysical experiments, etc. as well as a section: "Of Electricity". In this latter section are reports on Benjamin Franklin's experiments including: "...Among all the phenome... See More
Regarding Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares"...
Item #652752
July 1, 1768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 (offered at a significantly reduced price - see note regarding the magic square plate)
Perhaps the most notable content is the article on an inside page titled: "Surprising Properties of Numbers placed in Dr. Franklin's Magic Square of Squares," which is a fascinating article describing Benjamin Franklin's amazing numerical puzzle... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #652333
October 30, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1769 Nice coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this colonial issue displayable. Page 2 has a note: "...has been frequently reported that Paoli intended to settle in Switzerland, we can now assure the public...that that illustrious Chief is actually on his way to England. 'Tis imagined that General Paoli will be promot... See More
1769 non-importation and relations with England...
Item #652332
November 20, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1769 The front page has two notable reports from Rhode Island, one noting in part: "That they would not...until the act imposing duties upon glass, paper, etc. shall be repealed, give any orders for importing ...into this colony...any of the articles enumerated in an agreement entered into...on the 2nd day of ... See More
Early report of the death of Ben Franklin, from a hometown magazine...
Item #652295
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1790 * Benjamin Franklin death (1st report)
* Early report from his hometown
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.
Certainly the most not... See More
No new taxes for America...
Item #652051
November 27, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1769 Inside has an address by the governor of Virginia to the House of Burgesses concerning a boundary line between the colony and Cherokee Indian land. This is followed by another address noting: "...that his Majesty's present administration have at no time entertained a design to propose to parliament to... See More
Pithy observations by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #651617
September 4, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 4, 1759
* "Political Aphorisms...", by *Benjamin Franklin (?)
The first and a portion of the second column on page 7 has "Political Aphorisms concerning Population", signed "F", which has recently been attributed to Ben Franklin (see Swann Auctions for more information). Another London Chronicle from 10 days later, which ... See More
Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...
Item #651434
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 * Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America." The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and "Huds... See More
Obituary of Benjamin Franklin...
Item #651127
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1790 The most significant item is a report of the death of Benjamin Franklin listed near the back under the "Deaths" column. It begins: "At Philadelphia, aged 84 years and 3 months, Benjamin Franklin, esq. L.L.D. and F.R.S. He was born in 1706..." continuing on with more on his life & concluding with a letter concerning the deat... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #651050
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East", and more.The most significant co... See More
A letter from Ben Franklin...
Item #651044
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1789 of the "Gentleman's Magazine", London. This is the supplementary issue issued at the end of the year, with much of the content taken up with: "Parliamentary Proceedings of the Lords and Commons". Of special interest is a letter datelined from New York headed: "American Passport from Dr. Franklin for Captain Cook" which includes a... See More
Early fire engines...
Engraving of the Corsican chief Pascal Paoli... Article by Ben Franklin...
Item #650688
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1768* Ben Franklin letter regarding the poor
* Engraving of Pascal Paoli of Corsica
* Early fire engine
* Reports from America, including Indians
Taking nearly two pages is a letter: "Hardheartedness to the Poor Considered" which was written by Ben Franklin, although signed: "Medius" (see https://founders.archives.gov/docum... See More
Death of Captain James Cook...
Item #650496
February 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, February, 1780
* Captain James Cook death
* Third voyage - HMS Resolution
The most notable content would be a report near the back concerning Captain James Cooks third voyage, and with good detail on the death of Cook. One portion includes: "...The islanders became every day more bold...their inclination for theft which went so far as to steal ... See More
Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #650302
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning America. Another article is concerning Yankee Doodle, or more particularly is information on the presumed author of the famous tune (questionable) who had recently died. It notes: "Your ... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649969
November 30, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 30, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
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Letter from Ben Franklin supports his partner... War might not quite be over...
Item #649603
January 11, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 11, 1783 Page 2 has an interesting bit: "The latest account from Philadelphia mention that the idea of admitting the colony of Vermont as a fourteenth state had been revived, and was then agitating in Congress." Vermont would become the 14th state but not until 1791. This is followed by other news concerning completing the treaty of peace to end ... See More
Ben Franklin's famous kite experiment...
Item #649136
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752 Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention of Franklin's name on the title page (see photos).The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the reports about kite experiments, especially... See More
Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #649134
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "public squa
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The ladies of Charleston... Map of a portion of Russia... Ben Franklin on the state of America...
Item #649133
July 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1786 Two pages are taken up with: "The Internal State of America, being a True Description of the Interest & Policy of that Vast Continent, by His Excellency Dr. Benj. Franklin, President of the State of Pennsylvania."
Both plates called for are present, one being a nice foldout map titled: "Chart of the Course of the Don and th... See More
Spirit of opposition to England is high...
Item #648495
September 18, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1769 Inside has an item beginning: "When the celebrated Mr. Franklin traveled through part of Scotland some years ago, attended by a negro servant, the fellow, who estimated the value of land..." with a bit more. Another item notes: "...letters from General Gage, Commodore Hood & others...that both ... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #648494
September 4, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1769
* Rare Colonial title
A notable title from the colonial period, that has an ornate royal coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Content includes a lengthy ftpg. letter addressed "To the Printer" that is signed in type: Atticus.
Pages 2 & 3 has news and other content from "London", ... See More
Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #648485
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "publi
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Colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #647369
February 29, 1768
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 29, 1768
* Rare Colonial title
Inside has a report from London noting in part: "Mr. Grenville's enmity against the Colonies still continues as violent as ever...he tired even his friends with a tedious harangue against America..." with more (see). Various other news reports of the day and a great we... See More
Ben Franklin's son... Non-importation...
Item #647366
December 18, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 18, 1769
* Benjamin Franklin's son - William
* Non-importation agreement
An item from Providence includes: "At a meeting of the merchants & traders of this town...convened in consequence of a letter from the committee of merchants at Boston recommending our extending the non-importation agreemen... See More
Franklin is returning to America after five years in Paris...
Item #647135
August 7, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Aug. 7, 1783 The ftpg. includes a report: "That able & ingenious veteran Dr. Franklin is preparing to leave Paris (where he has resided five years with great credit to himself, & profit to his country) to return to America...". Also reports concerning articles for peace & negotiations with some Caribbean Islands as it relates to the ... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #647080
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Article on electricity with Ben Franklin mention... The American pelican with a print...
Item #647037
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1750 Perhaps the most notable item is: "A Curious Remark on Electricity, from a Gentleman in America, whose ingenious Letters on this Subject will soon be published in a separate Pamphlet...", which includes an extract of a letter by Benjamin Franklin (see hyperlink).Other articles include:"A Probable Cure for the Bite of a... See More
Funeral of Benjamin Franklin...
Item #647001
May 1, 1790
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 1, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin funeral
* Report from his hometown
A report on page 3 headed: "The Immortal Franklin" begins: "This great and good man, whose death we announced in the last Centinel, was aged 85 years--and was interred with every mark of the esteem and veneration of his fellow citizens. His last illness lasted 16 days... See More
Troops not wanted in Boston...
Item #646898
July 17, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 17, 1769 Page 2 has a full column letter from 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
On Ben Franklin, taxation, and the Hutchinson Letters Affair...
Item #646160
June 9, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1774 Page 5 has an item which reads: "...I beg leave, sir, to offer my sentiments on the supposed right to tax the Colonies, and on the measures that have been lately unfortunately adopted respecting America..." with more concerning taxation (see).
Another page has an item from New York which notes: "...Assembly of Georgia having rejecte... See More
Reasons for the disturbances in America...
Item #646041
August 21, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 21, 1769
The back page notes in part: "...The measures, which I had taken regarding the late unhappy disturbances in North America have been already laid before you. These disturbances owe their rise to the ministry, not to the Americans...The Americans are now groaning under all the horrors of a military government, and nothing but the terrors of s... See More
Representation on Parliament... Right to tax the colonies...
Item #646040
April 24, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 24, 1769 Page 2 has an article beginning; "The inhabitants of the New England governments really seem in earnest to promote industry by encouraging home manufactures; for this we are under the greatest advantages..." with much more. It touches on the manufacturing efforts in each of the New England colonies.... See More
Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...
Item #645602
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752 An inside page has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works. Each piece of the illustration is identified as well. A great and ear
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Premature report of the death of Ben Franklin....
Item #645503
March 4, 1788
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1788 Page 2 has a curious item: "Letters are said to have been received from Philadelphia which mention that the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin died there about the middle of January last in the 78th year of his age. Many historian will soon be engaged to delineate his character...one of the most extraordinary any age or country has produced..."... See More
Government's role in the public welfare vs. debt...
Item #644502
May 14, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 14, 1768 Inside is an interesting article on the role of Government and Providence in relation to public welfare and government debt. It begins: "The political disease seems to be near a crisis...". Several hundred years later the topic continues to be at the forefront of public discourse. Also within this issue is a mention of "A Portugal... See More
Thoughts on Washington's military plans...
Item #644477
April 18, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 18, 1782 Pgs. 2 & 3 have a letter New York noting in part: "...the garrison, fearing an attack would be made on that city by Gen. Washington, were busily employed in fortifying the island & taking every preparation to resist the enemy...there being no commercial intercourse whatever between the garrison & the Americans. Gen. Washington... See More
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
Item #644394
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1754 Near the back of the issue is a half page poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity"which is dated from "Cooper River, S. Carolina, Sept. 20, 1753" (see). At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application of a rod of iron... See More
On Washington military ranking... Ben Franklin on Captain Cook...
Item #644290
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1795 The first page makes reference to Capt. Cook and a letter from Ben Franklin: "...not to consider that great navigator as an enemy if he should happen to fall into their hands..." (see).
Further inside are 1 1/2 pages taken up with the issue of whether George Washington was ever a commissioned officer in the British military, a... See More
Premature report of the death of Ben Franklin...
Item #644208
March 4, 1788
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1788
* Benjamin Franklin
* False death report
Page 2 has a curious item: "Letters are said to have been received from Philadelphia which mention that the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin died there about the middle of January last in the 78th year of his age. Many historian will soon be engaged to delineate his character...one of the most extra... See More
Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...
Item #643506
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752 An inside page has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works. Each piece of the illustration is identified as well. A great and ear
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Death of General Putnam... On Franklin's will... Jews at Metz...
Item #643440
July 29, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 29, 1790
* General Israel Putnam death
* re. Benjamin Franklin's will
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
Pg. 2 has a brief item: "On the 29th of May last died, at Brooklyn in America, in the 73rd year of his age, Israel Putnam, Esq., Major General of the late continental army." Half of page 4 has news headed: "America" which in... See More
The Jay Treaty is ratified... Ben Franklin, Capt. Cook, & Congress...
Item #643240
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1795 * Jay Treaty ratification
* Captain James Cook
* Benjamin Franklin
Included are two correspondences concerning the conflicting information on whether Ben Franklin requested that Capt. Cook, in his naval adventures, not be taken by American naval forces during the Revolutionary War (see).
Near the back are a few bits of: "... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #643048
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 * Ben Franklin's book is reviewed (brief)
* Fort Stanwix report
* Captain Cook's ships observed?
Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin..." (see).
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "... See More
Newspaper with the famous Ben Franklin imprint, with good content as well...
Item #642537
January 3, 1765
PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, January 3, 1765
* Most famous of newspapers
* Benjamin Franklin (rare)
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by the partnership of Franklin & Hall as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the back page which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B... See More
George Washington, Ethan Allen, and more...
Item #642285
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1778 The first article is a "...Debate...on Enquiry into the State of the Nation..." continued from a previous issue and has much on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that with equal force General Washington could not stand before the British troops, who were at this day perhaps the bravest in the world...General Washington's... See More
Ben Franklin arrives in London...
Item #642250
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1764 Among the articles within are: "Maltwort Recommended to Cure the Scurvy" "The Folly of Useless Words Exposed" "Description of an Instrument used in Inoculation in France" "Description of Peak's Hole in Derbyshire" which is accompanied by a full page plate showing two views of it (see); "Life of ... See More
Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War: abridged version...
Item #641395
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1783 * The Treaty Of Peace (partial)
* John Adams and Ben Franklin (block) signatures
* Reports from New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston
Included is a portion of text headed: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783" the text being just... See More
Two Ben Franklin letters... In support of the Jews...
Item #641360
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1768 * Benjamin Franklin letters
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Pre Revolutionary War
Inside has a letter which takes about a full page & is signed: A.B., which was written by Ben Franklin (see hyperlink for verification) with a reported title of "Subjects of Subjects" (see). and a few pages letter is another letter written... See More
The doctrine of original sin... James Logan's legacy to Philadelphia...
Item #640673
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1766 Most of a column is taken up with: "American News".Articles within this issue include: "Logan's Legacy to the City of Philadelphia" being a library of books, "On the Doctrine of Original Sin", "A newly Discovered Power in Spiders" which includes an illustration, much on: "Considerations on... See More
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