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Death of two signers of the Declaration of Independence...
Item #647251
May 18, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 18, 1791 Listed under "Died" on pg. 3 is: "...In Virginia; Hon. Benjamin Harrison, Esq. formerly Govenour of that State..." and "...At Philadelphia, Hon. Francis Hopkinson, Esq. District Judge of the United States, for the State of Pennsylvania. The interests of science and patriotism will long deplore the loss of this valuable citizen... See More
Illustrated reward ads... Thoughts on Thomas Paine...
Item #646525
October 12, 1793
THE NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, Oct. 12, 1793 The top of the ftpg. has a "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway, with an illustration. The bkpg. also has such an ad (see). Most of pg. 2 is a letter concerning the situation with France with mention of Thomas Paine: "...You ask what I think of our friend Paine's conduct in behalf of Louis Capet? I will tell ... See More
A letter from Thomas Paine...
Item #645519
August 18, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 18, 1792
* Thomas Paine letter signed in type
* re. "Rights of Man" book
Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Paine" which has a letter from him to the chairman of the Society for Constitutional Information, signed in type: Thomas Paine.
Four pages, irregular at the bottom margin from the paper-making process (not damage), scattered ... See More
Letter to Washington re: his slaves... Thomas Paine letter...
Item #645196
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1797* Letter to Thomas Paine
* Letter to George Washington regarding his keeping of slaves
Among the many articles under "Review of New Publications" is: "A Letter to the Infamous Tom Paine, in Answer to His Letter to Gen. Washington, by Peter Porcupine." this is followed by: "Expostulatory Letter to George Washington... See More
Arundel Castle print... Free-Masonry vindication...
Thomas Paine expelled from the National Convention of France...
Item #638486
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1794
* 18th century vindication of Free-Masonry
* Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
* Great 18th century print of Arundel Castle
* Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
* Great 18th century print of Arundel Castle
The most noteworthy content is a lengthy article on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France" includes: "...Thomas Paine, with all the other foreigne... See More
Thomas Paine expelled from the National Convention of France...
Item #631738
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1794 Included are: "Vindication of the Principles of Free-Masonry" "Remarks on Free Thinking" amongst much more. Lengthy on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France" includes: "...Thomas Paine, with all the other foreigners, was expelled from the Convention by a Decree...". Also: "Gener... See More
A pro-American newspaper from London in 1775...
Item #631697
October 21, 1775
THE CRISIS, London, England, October 21, 1775
* Very rare title
In our over 40 years of dealing in rare newspapers We have rarely had the great fortune to encounter issues of this title. This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies... See More
Thomas Paine on the new French Constitution...
Item #630355
July 18, 1795
THE HULL ADVERTISER & EXCHANGE GAZETTE, England, July 18, 1795
* Rare title... 18th century original...
Page 2 has a report from the French "National Convention" which begins: "The following objections to the new Constitution were read from the memorial presented by Thomas Paine..." with more.
Four pages, bit irregular at the spine, good cond... See More
Thomas Paine writes to George Washington...
Item #629170
June 1, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, June, 1797 Includes an interesting article; "Inconsistencies in Thomas Paine's Writings Pointed Out" which is a letter taking over a full page, beginning: "I should not have troubled you with any remarks upon a letter, which made its appearance some months ago, addressed to George Washington, president of the United States of America,... See More
Early news from Australia... Thomas Paine...
Item #629150
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1792 One of the plates in this issue is a nice full page of: "Malling Abbey" with related text. Among the "Review of New Publications" is: "A Discourse Delivered...at the Funeral of the late Rev. Mr. John Wesley" followed by: "The Rights of Man, Part II; Combining Principle and Practice, by Thomas Paine"... See More
Chart with the population of the United States... Thomas Paine...
Item #629147
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1792 Included is a nice chart of the: "Population of the United States of America" which has numbers from 1784 and 1790 with columns for "white inhabitants" and "slaves" as well (see). A bit or related text as well (see). Most of a page is taken up with: "A Protest Against T. Paine's 'Rights of Man'...in Co... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #617658
March 9, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* 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.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules... 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
Responding to Paine's Common Sense... Alternative to independence...
Item #615511
April 13, 1776
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, April 13, 1776
* American Independence sought
* Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
* Great year to have (1776)
* Revolutionary War
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.
The top of the front page has an ad for th... 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
Treaties with the Indians...
Item #605515
March 5, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, March 5, 1795 Certainly one of the less common titles from the 18th century. Page 3 has a short bit headed: "The President". Also: "The United States" concerning a treaty with 2 Indian tribes. Another item begins: "Two Chiefs, of the six nations, are on a visit in this metropolis...".
Four pages, very nice condition. Published by Thomas ... See More
Intent to publish a newspaper... The Whiskey Rebellion...
Item #592950
September 6, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 6, 1794
* Josiah Harmar
This issue has content relating to the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania. This was a tax protest by farmers who sold their grain in the form of whiskey. The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the new national government had the willingness and ability to suppress violent resistance to its laws.
On the front page takin... See More
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