Historic Newspapers: American
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 17, 1776 This exceptional, content-rich issue was published just weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, capturing the frantic
… moreTHE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 29, 1776 This remarkably historic Revolutionary War issue contains a wealth of foundational content from the early months of 1876.
Page 2 carries
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1796 Fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress which is signed in script type: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams. This Act… more
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1796
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type:… more
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 include the historic annual state-of-the-union address of President George Washington… more
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… more
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, May 26, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected president
An exceedingly historic issue as this… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1791
* French Revolution
* Constitution of France
A very notable issue on the French Revolution as the front page begins with: "The French Constitution, Revised,… more
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, May 5, 1744
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 31, 1798
* Daniel Hewes's Umbrella Manufacturer advertisement
The back page has an advertisement for the: "Boston Umbrella Manufactury" by Daniel Hewes. (see… more
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787 One of the more intriguing articles is: "Letters Relative to the Treatment of Capt. Asgill, while Prisoner in the American Army, being a full… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798
* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Battle if the Nile (Napoleon/Nelson)
The front page has an address: "To John Adams,… more
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 18, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789
* President George Washington
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* A detailed eyewitness account
* In a American publication (rare)
Rarel… more
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 30, 1799 Page 2 has an item noting the France has assured the President that the American envoys will be received to negotiate issues with the… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790 Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed… more
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia publication
* Election of Patrick Henry
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a… more
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 24, 1783
"One Inflamed Enlightened Heart" patriotic masthead
A very nice feature of this issue is the masthead engraving
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1793
* Citizen Genet Affair
* Edmond Charles Genet
The front page contains nearly a full column headed: "Official Communications" which has two letters… more
* Extremely rare publication w/ Paul Revere
* Pre American Revolutionary War era
* "Join or Die" snake issue
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1797
* Rare 18th century publication
* President George Washington
A scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our (soon… more
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, July 24, 1776
* News of the Declaration of Independence spreads
* Battle of Sullivan's Island - General Charles Lee
* American Revolutionary War - great year to… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* American Revolutionary War
The front page includes a letter: "To the King" which references the American… more
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778
* The Articles of Confederation (historic)
* American Revolutionary War
This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Sept. 22, 1798
* General - President George Washington
Page 3 has under "Pennsylvania": "A meeting of the deluded citizens of Kentucky, at Lexington...to the… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 4, 1789 Mot of page 3 is taken up with reports on the: "Proceedings of Congress" with datlines of April 28, then April 29, under the… more
Lexington & Concord content...
The Conciliatory Resolution plus Congress' response to it... Item # 718011THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Sept. 7, 1775
* Lexington & Concord report
* John Hancock type signature
* The Conciliatory Resolution
A very historic issue as… more
A Benedict Arnold letter... Less than 60 days until the Declaration!
Only elven issues were published in Boston... Item # 717998THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, May 9, 1776
* Infamous traitor Benedict Arnold
* Pre Declaration if Independence
* American Revolutionary War
Although the title might sound rather common (similar… more
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 12, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte
* President George Washington
* Masonic - free… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1796 Page 2 has a report from the Virginia House of Delegates concerning Washington: "...that the plan contemplated for erecting an University at the Federal… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 17, 1789 This is just the 19th issue of this very famous newspaper which was the mouthpiece of the new federal government.
Over one-third of the front… more
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 6, 1785 The back page has a letter to Ben Franklin from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, congratulating him for his safe return to… more
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 24, 1796 Page 2 has a letter signed in type by: John Jay, and a report of the arrival of Major-General Anthony Wayne, with a list of 13 toasts.… more
THE NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, New York, June 6, 1792 Page 2 has: "Resolutions Of Irishmen" and pg. 3 has mention of General Anthony Wayne heading west, and that the President has… more
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 18, 1796
* President George Washington
The back page has an ad for: "Negro Tom" describing: "A Black Man, about 5 feet 6 inches… more
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year. Various news reports and… more
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title… more
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 15 1795 Page 3 has a report from "Pittsburgh" noting in part: "...accounts from General Wayne's head quarters any Greenville inform us that the… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 23, 1796 Fully half of the front page, the two middle columns, are taken up with a lengthy treaty of peace and amity between the United States and Algeria,… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 11, 1795 The front page has much centering controversies with Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has a letter concerning politics noting in… more
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Dec. 26, 1778 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the second half of the: "Treaty of Amity and Commerce Between the… more
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1797 Page 2 has a report from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" concerning the process for tallying votes for President &… more
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.
Page 2 has over a full… more
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 24, 1791 Most of the front page is taken up the continuation of: "A Brief Examination of Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the United States of… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1794 A page 3 item says: "Mr. Thomas Paine... has petitioned the National Convention of France for liberty to retire to the United States; but the prayer of his… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the… more
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 27, 1796 Page 2 has a curious article headed: "Amorous Fracas!" beginning: "The boxing match which lately happened between two elderly maiden… more
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