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716072

One of the earliest appearances...

Ben Franklin's historic/collectible essay: "The morals of Chess"...

Item #716072
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1787 



* Benjamin Franklin - Morals of Chess

* re. U.S. Constitution - George Washington




The most notable content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals Of Chess, By Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia", which takes nearly two pages. The article begins: "The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable q... See More  

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715671

Letter regarding the poor by Ben Franklin... Engraving of the Corsican chief Pascal Paoli...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1768  Taking nearly two pages (156-157) is a letter: "Hardheartedness to the Poor Considered" which was written by Ben Franklin specifically for this publication. As was typical of Franklin, it was signed using one of his many pseudonyms: "Medius". This was one of the most detailed letters Franklin had written devoted to the car... See More  

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710763

A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...

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February 12, 1756

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756 



* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication

* Early Colonel George Washington

* French and Indian War officer




A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at th... See More  

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710010

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

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May 15, 1735

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735 



* Among the earliest of American newspapers

* Very early & rare colonial publication




As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspa... See More  

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705464

A eulogy on the life of Ben Franklin...

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May 19, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 19, 1790  The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with lengthy & very detailed discussion on: "Congress - House of Representatives" on the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.

Page 2 has two-thirds of a column headed: "Notices Of Dr. Franklin" which reads like a eulogy on him, having died just the previous ... See More  

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705302

1856 - "Men and Times of the Revolution; Or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson"...

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January 01, 1839

Book: "Men and Times of the Revolution; Or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson", 1856



The full title is: "Men and times of the revolution; or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson, including journals of travels in Europe and America, from 1777 to 1842, with his correspondence with public men and reminiscences and incidents of the revolution.", by Elkanah Watson, edited by his son, Winslow C. Wa... See More  
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704881

The first successful magazine in the country...

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March 10, 1744

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), March 10, 1743,4  (year noted as such as it was 1743 or 1744 depending on which calendar was used).

This was the very first successful magazine in America, 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 short years.

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704880

The first successful magazine in the country...

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May 07, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 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 short y... See More  

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704673

A rare, patriotic, satirical ballad written by Benjamin Franklin... Great on the British evacuating Boston...

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March 30, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776  The front page begins with a wonderful letter beginning; "The Ministry have boasted much of their regular, their disciplined troops, which they fancied capable of beating all the irregulars in the world. One would wonder how men of any attention to what has passed, could deceive themselves into such an opinion when so many fact... See More  

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704390

Death of Ben Franklin...

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April 24, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 24, 1790  



* Benjamin Franklin death (1ST REPORT)



Our records indicate it has been over 12 years since we have been able to offer a newspaper with some report on the death or funeral of Ben Franklin. Such issues have been very elusive.

The back page has a very notable--and early--report headed datelined at "Philadelphia, April 20, 1790... See More  

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704194

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

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April 03, 1735

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, April 3, 1735  



* Among the earliest of American newspapers

* Very early & rare colonial publication




As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first news... See More  

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704117

Mention of Ben Franklin... Slave trade... Establishing a penal colony in Australia...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788 



* Early chess - Benjamin Franklin mention

* Penal Colony, Botany Bay, Australia



Two pages have considerable detail regarding the game of chess which includes a mention of Benjamin Franklin. Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from B... See More  

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704105

A Franklin newspaper with French & Indian War reports...

Item #704105

May 19, 1757

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 19, 1757  A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.

Page 3 has some French &a... See More  

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703549

Georgetown to be the nation's capital?

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THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1790  The issue begins with the continued: "History of the Life & Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D." which takes 6 pages & includes 4 letters signed by him in type from 1753 & 1754: B. Franklin.

Other articles include: "On the Invention of Porcelain in Europe" "Thoughts on Educatio... See More  

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703537

With the desired Ben Franklin imprint...

Item #703537

July 19, 1753

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 19, 1753



* Most famous of newspapers

* Benjamin Franklin (very rare)




In the imprint at the bottom of the back page is the much desired Benjamin Franklin imprint, noted as: "Printed By B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master, and D. HALL at the New Printing Office, near the Market". Franklin would later dissolve his involvement with this news... See More  

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703437

Unrest among the nations along the Mississippi River... Ben Franklin...

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November 04, 1791

THE WORLD, London, Nov. 4, 1791  Page 2 has a brief item: "Greater jealousies than ever subsist between the French, Spanish, and American Colonies on the banks of the Mississippi; each party complains of the encroachments of the other, although each has more ground than they can possibly occupy."

The top of page 3 has an: "Anecdote of Dr. Franklin".

Four pages, a few min... See More  

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703113

Ben Franklin's historic/collectible: "The Morals of Chess"...

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THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 



* Benjamin Franklin - morals of chess



By far the most significant content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals of Chess. By Dr. Franklin", which takes 2 1/2 pages. Note: This essay was first printed in the Columbian Magazine in the Dec. 1786 issue. Regardless, this contemporary printing is among the few publications whi... See More  

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702586

Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...

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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 concerns the tune Yankee Doodle, particularly details on the presumed author of the famous tune (questionable) who had recently died. It notes: "Your readers, &a... See More  

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702244

Nice, detailed letter from Dr. Benjamin Rush...

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April 23, 1787

THE MORNING CHRONICLE & LONDON ADVERTISER, England, April 23, 1787  



* Founding father Dr. Benjamin Rush letter

* Declaration of Independence signer




Page 2 features a full column that includes a letter from Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The letter was sent to Dr. Richard Price in the UK, a political reformer active in the cause of... See More  

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701539

Washington responds to Congress' reaction to his annual address... On the death of Ben Franklin...

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December 25, 1790

THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1790  



* President George Washington

* re. State of the Union Address

* United States Congress reaction

* re. death of Benjamin Franklin




The front page begins with the Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address, followed by his response signed in script type: George Washington. This is then followed by the House of Re... See More  

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701189

Ben Franklin appointed agent...

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December 19, 1771

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 



* Benjamin Franklin appointed agent

* Pennsylvania Assembly in London




Page 4 begins with a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court  of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."

Other news of the day, mostly European, plus a... See More  

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697976

Political observations by Benjamin Franklin...

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September 04, 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,... See More  

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697886

Very lengthy letter by Ben Franklin... British generals say America cannot be conquered...

Item #697886

September 09, 1779

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 9, 1779  



* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication

* Lengthy letter from Benjamin Franklin




A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.

The entire front page and a bit of the back page are taken up with a very lengthy: &quo... See More  

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697762

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #697762

May 07, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 1743  



* Very rare 18th century magazine

* 1st successful magazine in America




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 iss... See More  

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697098

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #697098

April 30, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston,  April 30, 1743  This was the very first successful magazine in America, 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 short years.

As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", th... See More  

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694986

Broadside "Extra" of the Pennsylvania Gazette...

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May 17, 1771

POSTSCRIPT EXTRAORDINARY to the PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE....Philadelphia, May 17, 1771  



* Very rare "extra" edition broadside

* Pre-Revolutionary War America




A very handsome broadside (printed on one side only) "Extra" edition of the famous newspapers, owned by Ben Franklin during the previous decade.

The reports are news items from London brought over in the ships L... See More  

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694917

Single sheet "Supplement" to the Pennsylvania Gazette...

Item #694917

August 03, 1769

SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, No. 2119  (Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1769)  



* Rare colonial publication



This "Supplement" issue came with the Aug. 3, 1769 (date not printed here) issue of the Gazette but has since been separated. As was typically the purpose of Supplement issues, this single sheet is entirely taken up with advertisements that could not fit in the reg... See More  

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694150

Very early from Maryland: the French & Indian War... Money owned to Ben Franklin...

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March 13, 1755

THE MARYLAND GAZETTE, Annapolis, March 13, 1755  



* Very rare & early American publication



A very scarce and early newspaper from the early period of the French & Indian War. Rarely are we able to offer Maryland newspapers from such an early year.

Page 2 has a report from Halifax, Nova Scotia, that: "...they are building two new batteries upon the beach...That the three gu... See More  

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690374

Closing events of the Revolutionary War...

Item #690374

April 29, 1783

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 29, 1783 



* American Revolutionary War - closing events



The front page has some reports concerning the negotiations for a treaty of peace to end the Revolutionary War. Also reports headed: "America" which carry over to page 2 concerning various events in America, one bit noting: "...In January last, Col. Willet, with about 600 men... See More  

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690181

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #690181

April 28, 1744

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 28, 1744  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 short ... See More  

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689565

Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...

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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 "Hud... See More  

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687574

Marriage of Ben Franklin's daughter... Colonists distressed by duties..

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January 19, 1768

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 19, 1768  Page 2 has a letter from Pittsburgh mentioning: "It is feared here that an Indian war will break out in the Spring...on an act of hostility committed by a party of Indians on their return to their settlements among the six nations, from an unsuccessful war in which they had been engaged with the Cherokees...they plundered & murdered ten of... See More  

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686595

President Washington's state-of-the-union address...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1790  



* President George Washington

* 2nd State of the Union Address




Certainly the most notable content is the 1 1/2 pages taken up with: "President Washington's Speech" which was his second state-of-the-union address, signed by him in type: George Washington

The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range... See More  

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686556

America is not about to compromise with England...

Item #686556
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778  



* No compromise w/ England

* American Revolutionary War 




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" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the ... See More  

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686477

Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779  Near the back is a brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".

Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warri
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685856

Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...

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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 brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".

Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...F
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685647

Washington's third state-of-the-union address... Ben Franklin...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1791 



* President George Washington

* State of the Union Address

* re. Benjamin Franklin's death




 The most notable content is the lengthy & historic state-of-the-union address of President Washington, which takes nearly 3 pages, headed: "Speech of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress" and is ... See More  

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685507

John Hancock... Completion of the Cape Henry lighthouse...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1792  The issue begins with: "An Account of the Pennsylvanian Hospital" which takes 2 pages. This was the famous Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia founded in part by Ben Franklin. It is considered the "Nation's First Hospital" about which much is written on the internet.

The article includes: "...the distress of t... See More  

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675444

Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790  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 "Hudson's Bay", "Lake Winiping (now Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba)... See More  

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674800

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #674800

March 31, 1744

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 31, 1744  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 short ... See More  

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674413

Ben Franklin to return home?

Item #674413

November 01, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 1, 1783  



* Benjamin Franklin



The back page has a short but very notable item: "A letter from Paris says that Dr. Franklin is sent for to America, in order to have his advice in making a code of laws for the better government of the United States; and that Mr. Laurens, jun. is to reside at Paris in quality of their Ambassador until some othe... See More  

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673423

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #673423

April 09, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston,  April 9, 1743  This was the very first successful magazine in America, 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 short years.

As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", thi... See More  

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670619

Two letters written by Ben Franklin... A slave petitions for freedom...

Item #670619
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, October, 1790  Articles include: "Remarks on Capital Punishment" "Sketch of the Nature & Causes of Diseases" "Short Account of Mr. McGillivray" who was the famous chief of the Creek Indians; "On the Architecture of America" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a Lady in France".

Most of a page is taken up with: ... See More  

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670618

Ben Franklin letters...

Item #670618
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, Sept., 1790 



* Benjamin Franklin letters

* Dangerous lightning deaths




A nice issue with a full title/contents page with an embellishment at the top.



Included within are two item by Ben Franklin: "Letter on the Death of Persons Struck with Lightning--by Dr. Franklin" and "Extracts of Letters form Dr. Franklin to Monsieur Dubourg, the ... See More  

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653754

The Great Awakening... Christian revival in New-Londonderry, PA...

Item #653754

May 21, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), 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 short ... See More  

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653341

Battle of Savannah... Captain Cook...

Item #653341
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1780 



* Siege of Savannah - Georgia

* Benjamin Lincoln letter

* Captain James Cook - South Seas




Near the back is a section headed: "Advices Received from America" which includes: "Gen. Lincoln's Letter to Congress on the defeat of the combined Army before Georgia" with a dateline of Charleston, Oct. 22, 1779. This... See More  

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649309

Nice Harper's Weekly group, just after the Civil War...

Item #649309
(5) HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, a lot of five issues from just after the Civil War. Dates are August 12, August 19, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 1865. A wealth of great prints including: 'New Westminster, Capital of British Columbia'. Halfpg: 'Trial of Mowing Machines' & 'The Richmond Election--the Polling at the 1st Market House'. Nice doublepage cente... See More  
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638619

On Ben Franklin's will... Northwest coast of America...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  August, 1790  Included is: "Remarks on the Slave Trade Occasioned by Bruce's Travels". Near the back is a brief bit  noting: "The common council at Paris paid to the illustrious Franklyn [Franklin]  tribute of homage, singular in its nature but due from a free & enlightened city to the memory of a man who gave libert... See More  

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617546

Final items regarding the Revolutionary War...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1782  The issue begins with 8 pages of "Proceedings In Parliament", the first 3 of which have much concerning America with mention of an exchange of prisoners, Mr. Laurens, Ben Franklin, Lord Cornwallis, General Burgoyne, and more.

Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with the latest news reports of the day, including men... See More  

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615582

America is not about to compromise with England...

Item #615582
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 c... See More  

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