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THE NEW YORK WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 23, 1745

• Very rare Colonial NYC publication
• 30 years prior to the Revolutionary War

As those who follow our offerings know, it is rare that we have the opportunity to offer American newspapers from the 1740's. Here is a very handsome issue from 1745 featuring a nicely engraved, well-inked coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. 
The entire front page and over half of page 2 are taken with a report from the commander-in-chief of the province of New Jersey to

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 CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 5, 1775

• Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
• Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
• George Washington named commander
• American Revolutionary War
• Terrific issue w/ many reports

Nice engraving in the masthead of a post boy on horseback.
The front page has a letter from an officer in General Gage's regiment heading for Boston, which details his reason for wanting to retire, noting: "...As I cannot, without reproach from my own conscience, consent to bear

A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708-09 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny original print run of just 400, making this a very rare item.
Defoe's Review played a significant role

THE POST-BOY, London, July 2, 1720

• Nice masthead engravings
• early 18th century original

One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports. 
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, in very nice, displayable condition.

THE POST-BOY, AND VERMONT & NEW-HAMPSHIRE FEDERAL COURIER, Windsor, Dec. 24, 1805

• Rare & early 19th century publication

This is just the second of this rare title we have offered, and the first of this variant title, existing for 15 months.
Content is typical of the period with various news events of the day with a few ads near the back.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

Background: The historic significance of this December 24, 1805 issue lies in its role as a vital pipeline

WINDSOR FEDERAL GAZETTE, Vermont, Feb. 21, 1804

• re. The Louisiana Purchase

Page 2 hasa report: "LOUISIANA" noting: "The bill giving effect to the Laws of the United States in Louisiana, which had come from the Senate...was taken up in committee of the whole. After a lengthy debate the amendment...for constituting Natchez as a port of entry was concurred in...".
Page 3 has two brief reports concerning Louisiana.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few small binding holes affect a few words in

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1910

The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Bully's Waterloo" by William L. Jacobs.

In this issue, there are photos of "Railroading at its Worst"; "The Song of the Sea"; "On of the Children of Destiny" and "The Play and its Players." The double page illustration is of "Uncle Sam: 'Don't Let Up, Little One, This Must be to a Finish!'" by Kemble and there are illustrations of "Recent Notable Examples in Mural Decorations" and "Toilers of