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1780 REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy LONDON England Old 1780 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393630910174

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUPPLEMENT TO THE TOWN & C0UNTRY MAGAZINE, 1780  * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century original * From The Enemy Over 4 pages are taken up with "Manner of Making War  Among the Indians of America" continued from an earlier issue. Among reports from proceedings in Parliament is: "...that the thanks of the House be given to Sir Henry Clinton...Commander in Chief of his Majesty's forces in America, and to Lieut. General Charles Earl Cornwallis, for the eminent & important services rendered by the to his majesty and the country, against the rebels in America; particularly in the reduction of Charlestown [Charleston] by the arms of  Sir Henry Clinton; and the glorious success gained by the army under Earl Cornwallis at th... See More  

President GEORGE WASHINGTON Last Act of Congress & John Adams 1797 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373753048540

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 24, 1797  * Last act of congress ? Page 3 has an Act of Congress, repealing in part the: "Act Concerning Duties on Spirits Distilled within the U.S..." with more, signed in type by the President: George Washington. This was likely his last document signed as president, March 3, as Adams was inaugurated March 4. Page 3 also has the full text of President Adams's "Speech" calling for the first special session of Congress in order to consider the worsening French-American crisis. It takes 2 1/2 columns and is signed in type: John Adams. Four pages, rubbing at a fold causes loss of 2 words in the Adams speech, bit of foxing, bit close-trimmed near the bottom  of page ... See More  

President GEORGE WASHINGTON Plans of Retirement to Private Life 1796 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373753048116

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 5, 1796  * President George Washington to retire ? Inside has a report beginning: "We learn, with the most sensible grief, that...old tried friend, Gen. WASHINGTON, the best, the most virtuous & the greatest man in the world, has evidenced his intention to resign, to retire to the calm & undisturbed walks of private life..." with more. Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.

AMERICAN Colonies GOVERNMENT to Fail ? Post Revolutionary War 1784 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393623923492

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784  * United States government to fail ? * Post-Revolutionary War events Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishment takes place...different bodies...of the different colonies, and jealousy of each other, make this matter much to be dreaded." Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 12 inches, nice condition.

Best KING GEORGE II of Great Britain DEATH - French and Indian War 1760 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373749942705

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1760  * George II of Great Britain death * French and Indian War Contains a lengthy article: "An Account of the Taking of Montreal & the subjecting all Canada to the Crown of Great Britain, from the Letters of Maj. Gen. Amherst...". This article takes over 3 pages. It is followed by another nice article: "Description of the Town of Mont Royal, commonly called Montreal..." and this is followed by: "Translation of a very Extraordinary Letter...Before the Arrival of our Troops at Montreal".  The corresponding map, "A Particular Map to Illustrated Gen. Amherst's Expedition to Montreal with a Plan of the Town & Draught of the Island", is not present. Among other articles in this issue... See More  

British Learn of SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN Lord Charles Cornwallis 1782 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373749941185

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 15, 1782  * Lord Charles Cornwallis * Surrender at Yorktown * British citizens say war is over Page 2 has a letter form General Heath from the Highlands, Dec. 25, 1781, which includes: "...Capt. Williams of the New York levies, who are doing duty on the lines of this post...made an excursion to Morissania, took & brought off one captain...without any loss on our side..." with a bit more. Also a report from New Jersey: "An embarkation of 2 or 3000 men is taking place at New York, said to be for South Carolina...A person is come from Jersey this morning & says General Leslie has killed & destroyed General Greene's whole army, the rebels make long faces, and sa... See More  

CAPTURE OF ST. LUCIA West Indies 1779 American Revolutionary War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393619207072

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, March 25, 1779  * Capture of St. Lucia, West Indies * Battle of Morne de la Vierge * American Revolutionary War Much of pages 2, 3 and 4 have a wealth of content concerning the capture of St. Lucia in the Caribbean, including the full text of the Articles of Capitulation and related correspondences. The capture of St Lucia was the result of a campaign in late December, 1778 by British land and naval forces to take over the island, which was a French colony. Britain's actions followed the capture of the British-controlled island of Dominica by French forces in a surprise invasion in September, 1778. During the Battle of St. Lucia, the British fleet defeated a French fleet sent to r... See More  

SAMUEL ADAMS Massachusetts Governor State Address 1796 Old Boston Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393619205049

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796  * Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor * 18th century American original The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams. Four pages, very nice condition.

Rare 18th Century CAPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania 1797 American Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393619204439

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 10, 1797  * 18th century American publication The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction. The front page is filled with advertisements including three illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress. Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, stains at the spine margin inside, nice condition.

Nice 18th Century AMERICAN Boston Massachusetts w/ Masthead 1795 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373749930448

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 6, 1795  * Nice masthead engraving - 18th century America * Illustrated farms for sale advertisements If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, several illustrated advertisements, period stray writing above the masthead, generally in very nice condition.

RARE & Early 18th Century 1719 London England Old Newspaper w/ Great Engraving

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393617160306

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, Oct. 31, 1719  * Great masthead engraving * Early 18th century original The most significant feature of this issue is the very ornate & displayable engraving in the masthead, which also contains the extension to the title: "...With Freshest Advices Foreign and Domestick." Various European news reports with the back leaf mostly filled with advertisements. Complete in 6 pages, 8 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.

Nice MASSACHUSETTS SPY Published by Isaiah Thomas 1794 Worcester MA Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393614380348

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 21, 1794 * Nice 18th century American publication A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page. Four pages, a little irregular at the margins, generally very nice.

British Troops ESCAPE NEW YORK Revolutionary War Ending Events 1783 UK Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393605472451

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783  * Loyalists escaping New York Included is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace..." between England and Spain, signed at Versailles on Sept. 3, 1783. This treaty takes nearly 2 pages & was part of the process of creating the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War in America. Also included under: "American Intelligence" is a letter from Sir Guy Carleton from New York City, concerning the evacuation of that place by the British. There is also an extract of proceedings of the New York Assembly at Peekskill, and a letter from Boston which is a congratulatory address to General George Washington. Both plates called for are present. Complete in 88 pages, full title/content... See More  

1667 Newspaper EARLY Rare 17th Century 354 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393592112448

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 18, 1667 * Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content. The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for framing & display with the 354 year old date prominent at the ... See More  

1784 GEORGE WASHINGTON Farewell Address & British Evacuate New York in Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373731750802

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1784  * re. George Washington's Farewell Address * British Troops evacuation of New York The ftpg. has a report from New York noting: "General Thomas Mifflin is chosen resident of Congress for the ensuing year, in the room of Elias Boudinot...His Excellency General Washington, by proclamation bearing the date the 4th instant, and in compliance with a resolve of Congress...has discharged all the troops in the service of the United States..." with more relating to this. Then, and still on the front page, is the: "...Letter and Address were Presented to his Excellency General Washington..." with a dateline of West Point, Nov. 15, 1782. This is the response of the military offic... See More  

LOYALISTS EVACUATE AMERICA Revolutionary Ending Events 1783 British Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373731749299

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1783  * Loyalists escaping America Page 2 has: "By authentic advices from Charlestown [Charleston]...we are informed that preparations were making with the utmost diligence for the evacuation of this valuable possession. Thousands of the inhabitants were packing up their goods & conveying their negroes to Jamaica...All hopes of a countermand having entirely vanished, the Loyalists were reduced to a situation too shocking for description..." and from New York: "...every thing was in the greatest confusion imaginable, the inhabitants being in daily expectation of receiving orders to evacuate the place...". Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.

JOHN PAUL JONES Revolutionary War Naval Commander & Pirate ? DEATH 1792 Magazine

eBay Auction Item # 393630750252

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1792  * John Paul Jones death - pirate ? * Revolutionary War naval commander * "Father of the American Navy" On the front page in the last column is an official letter from an American officer in Paris announcing the death of the famous naval officer, John Paul Jones. It is interesting to note that the letter states that the American minister ordered: "Jones' body ...to be interred in the most private manner, and at the least possible expence...". The letter then says that the commissary who was put in charge believed a public funeral was more appropriate and that he would pay the expences if the Americans failed to do so. Subsequently, a deputation of twelve members were order... See More  

Nice MASSACHUSETTS SPY w/ U.S. Military Recruiting Ad 1799 Worcester Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373728535001

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799  * From the year of George Washington's death Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government & Laws, in the station of Soldiers, an opportunity now presents." following which are the enticements for joining the military. Three bkpg. runaway rewards ads, two are "One Cent Reward" ads, another for a "...Negro Boy named Kit..." all with various details. Four pages, minor loss to the top of the blank spine, nice condition.

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK South Seas Pacific 1st Voyage HMS Endeavour 1771 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373728532454

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1771  * HMS Endeavour - Royal Navy * Captain James Cook * 1st voyage of South Pacific An inside page has an: "Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman on Board the Endeavour...", which includes in part: "We sailed in August, 1768 and after touching at several places, arrived at St. George's Land...great care was taken to cultivate a friendly correspondence with the natives..." with more, taking over a full column. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.

PRINCETON NJ New Jersey beomes Temporary UNITED STATES CAPITAL 1783 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373754083897

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783  * Princeton, New Jersey becomes Capital of U.S. Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to  being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disbanded soldiery, and who...were very alarming have become much less so...Anarchy and confusion seem to pervade the whole United States...The state of Virginia...intends deferring their decision on the subject of payment of debts and restitution of property till the signing of the Definitive Treaty... There are accounts...that several members of Congress,... See More  

Revolutionary War Era TRADE w/ American Colonies to Resume ? 1783 UK Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393625226519

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1783  * Post American Revolutionary War * Trade with the enemy to resume ? Page 6 has news from the House of Commons noting in part: "...Mr. Hussey wished that the Americans might be put on the footing of the most favoured nation, but still he thought that a duty ought to be laid on American oil; he believed that the bill would not give satisfaction to the Americans who would look upon it as a snare insidiously to entrap them..." and more. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, a bit of binding residue at the blank spine, very nice condition.

Rare 18th Century GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES Philadelphia PA 1794 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373752901091

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 1794  Given that Phila. was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government. Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margin, very nice condition.

President JOHN ADAMS Letter Response to Weston CT Connecticut 1798 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393576343495

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 29, 1798  * President John Adams letter Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams. Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing inside, good condition.

Early & Rare 18th Century TRUE BRITON Singlesheet 1723 London England Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373723622420

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE TRUE BRITON, London, Oct. 7, 1723  * Early 18th century A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead. Rather than present news reports, this newspaper is almost entirely editorial with much on politics. The back page includes "Advertisements" as well as more news item. Complete as a single sheet, full red tax stamp to the back page, very nice, clean condition, wide margins save for the spine margin.

GEORGE WASHINGTON Act of Congress & Alexander McGillivray Indians 1790 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373722477245

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE  & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 22, 1790  * President George Washington * Alexander McGillivray Inside has a report of "Duels", as well as an attack by Indians, and a letter from Savannah, Georgia, beginning: "McGillivrary, there is reason to fear, is still meditating mischief of some sort or another..." amongst the Creek Indians. Alexander McGillivray was a leader of the Creek Indians, being part Creek and part Scottish. The back page has a federal: "Act to Establish an Uniform Rule of Naturalization" signed in type by the President: George Washington, and also by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Four pages, handsome masthead, very nice condition.