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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy LONDON Evening Post England 1777 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373484627007

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 31, 1777  * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century original * From The Enemy Much of page 2 is taken up with reports on the debates in the House o Lords which includes various discussion on the situation in America. Page 3 has: "...that Lord Cornwallis, with 8000 men...are surrounded by the Americans...The Americans have also erected strong batteries along the shore of Rariton River...General Howe have been embarked from New York and are gone by the way of Chesapeak's Bay to make an attempt on Philadelphia in order yo draw off the American army from the Jerseys, to release Lord Cornwallis." The back page has reports on the war including a letter from Boston noting: "...from Philadel... See More  

SPANISH PIRATES Causing Troubles on the American Seas 1739 Original Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393172995854

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old magazine: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1739  Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Of the Nature of Fire, Continu'd" "Proposal for Amending the Ten Commandments" "Seventh & Eighth Commandments, how to be Understood" "Ninth and Tenth, how to be Taken" "The Case of the South Sea Company" "Reasons for a Disciplin'd Militia" "Swiss Maintain no Regular Forces" and more. Near the back is the: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. One of the reports includes some talk of the American colonies, including: "...Petitioners are unable to express that they perceive the trade to his Majesty's American Colonies still continues exposed to the insults of the Spaniards...cont... See More  

EARLY Rare 17th Century 344 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE 1677 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393172249184

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 20, 1677 * 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, and even includes several "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for f... See More  

Very Rare 17th Century PROTESTANT 339 Years Old 1682 London England Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393172247150

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England,  August 30, 1681  This single-sheet newspaper  published during the struggle between Catholics and Protestants in England. Not surprisingly much of the content relates to this. Measures 7 3/4 by 12 inches with some wide, untrimmed margins, very nice condition.

Rare REVOLUTIONARY WAR Tory Title 1776 Philadelphia PA Pennsylvania Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393172246340

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 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. The front page has an ad for the desertion of two soldiers from military service, with details. Page 2 begins with a report noting: "General Lee writes from Purrysburg...that he is going to break up East Florida. President Rutledge...writes that the South Carolinians had destroyed five Indian towns...". Also a list of: "Enemies to the American States, commonly called Tories, gone & going to Staten Island (t... See More  

President GEORGE WASHINGTON Act of Congress re. U.S. Military 1795 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393169672195

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 15, 1795  * President George Washington * Congressional act signed in script Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act...to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties in goods, wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington on the following page. This was one of just a few newspapers which used the "script" type signature. Complete in four pages, light foxing, nice condition.

Runaway SLAVE Black Negro Advertisement in Rare 1795 Philadelphia PA Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393165065407

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1795 * Rare 18th century American title * (1) Slavery advertisement Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements including one on page 3 for a runaway Negro slave. (see) Four pages, untrimmed, tiny binding slits along the spine, very nice condition.

TURN of the 18th Century 320 Yrs. Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE 1701 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393165050636

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 17, 1701 * Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had * At the turn of the 18th century 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, and even includes several "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size ... See More  

ETHAN ALLEN American Patriot CAPTURED Revolutionary War 1775 Scotland Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393153217548

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old magazine: THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE OR EDINBURGH AMUSEMENT, Scotland, Nov. 16, 1775  * Ethan Allen captured * Revolutionary War Inside has a letter to the King noting in part: "...with equal sorrow & surprise that we find ourselves called upon to express our abhorrence & detestation of those rebellious violences into which some of your majesty's subjects on the continent of America have been unhappily deluded..." with more. Under: "America" are several reports concerning the Revolutionary War, beginning: "The rebels have sent circular letters to some of the parishes...threatening them with military execution if  they do not send to their camp 50 men each...The Canadians appear now to be sensible of the danger they run in giving credi... See More  

(5) Rare & Early 18th Century 1707-1734 Newspapers w/ Nice Masthead Engravings

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373473599778

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE POST BOY, London  Here is an interesting set of five different issues dating from 1707, 1715, 1719, 1729 and 1734 * Rare & early 18th century issues (5) * Nice masthead engravings (different) As was often the case newspapers which existed over 30 years the masthead would often change, sometimes subtly. Here is a set with each masthead being slightly different, the earliest 2 with two engravings each, all differently slightly, and the last without any masthead engravings. Each issue is complete as a single sheet newspaper in nice condition. A great price for 5 different issues from the early 1700's.

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

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393153200939

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 23, 1795  * Nice masthead engraving * 18th century America * Illustrated 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, a little irregular along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

(10) 18th Century LONDON England Post Revolutionary War Era 1797-1799 Newspapers

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373473588537

Offered are 10 original, historic, & collectible old newspapers: THE SUN and THE TIMES were two of the more famous & successful of British newspapers in the late 18th century. The Times remains one of the iconic papers of the world, having begun in 1788 and is still printing today. It was the first newspaper to have "Times" in the title, since lending its name to innumerable newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic. Here is a lot of ten issues, five of each title from 1799 and 1797 respectively, each in very nice condition and having a partial or full red tax stamp.

Rare 18th Century GLOUCESTERSHIRE England w/ Nice Masthead & Stamp1766 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393153190341

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 3, 1766  Page 2 is mostly taken up with news reports headed: "America" with datelines from Martinique and New York, the latter having details concerning a trial. Four pages, handsome masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.

EARLY Rare 1669 Newspaper 17th Century 352 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373471203756

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 15, 1669 * 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, and even includes a few "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for fra... See More  

President GEORGE WASHINGTON Acts of Congress & Napoleon Bonaparte 1796 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393135475530

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 25, 1796  * President George Washington * Napoleon Bonaparte wo-thirds of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "Providing Relief to the Owners of Stills Within the United States...". Both are signed in type: Go. Washington. Page 3 has a lengthy letter signed in type by: Buonaparte. Also a report on the arrival of President Washington with his wife and others, with ceremony. Four pages, very nice condition.

Rare 17th Century THE ATHENIAN MERCURY w/ Philadelphia Quakers Ad 1693 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373463125993

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Nov. 14, 1693 * Rare 17th century publication * Philadelphia Quakers trial book ad This was a "gentleman's" newspaper very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics done in question/answer format. Published at a time when there were no newspapers printing in the American colonies. The back page has a nice ad for a book: "The JUDGMENT given forth by 28 Quakers on George Keith and his Friends, with Answers to the said Judgment, declaring those 28 Quakers to be No Christians: As also an Appeal (for which several were Imprisoned) by the said George Keith, etc. to the Yearly Meeting, 1692. With a full account of the said Yearly ... See More  

18th Century 1798 Baltimore MD Maryland Newspaper w/ John Adams Letter Response

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373463124890

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 4, 1798  Page 2 contains an address of the field officers from Baltimore County to the President, as we as an address of the grand jury of Dutchess County in New York, with the response signed in type by the President: John Adams. Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.

President GEORGE WASHINGTON State of the Union Annual Address 1795 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393135453724

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 16, 1795  * President George Washington * State of the Union Address Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of: "Mr. Hamilton's Explanation" which is signed by him in type: Alexander Hamilton. The controversy seems to relate to expenses for the President. Also on the ftpg. are: "Quarterly Statements of the Account for compensation of the President of the United States..." from 1789. Page 3 includes the historic annual state-of-the-union address of President George Washington to Congress which takes half of the page (not signed by him). The "Speech" as it is headed, is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United S... See More  

TENSIONS WITH FRANCE President John Adams Letter Signed in Type 1798 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393134725183

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 23, 1798  * President John Adams * Tensions w/ France The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction. Page 3 has an: "Address, to the President of the United States" from the politicians of Philadelphia, concerning the troubling relations with France at that time. This is followed by the: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams. The back page has a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying rations to the various military posts in the United States, as listed. And over half of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from "Congress". Four pages, wide never-trimmed... See More  

Admiral Lord HORATIO NELSON Letter re. Naval Navy Events 1795 Boston Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393134724523

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov 21, 1795  Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the famous: Horatio Nelson, concerning recent naval events. The back page begins with a poem titled: "Negro's Prayer". Four pages, some foxing, good condition.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy LONDON Chronicle England Old 1777 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373462337168

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1777  * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century original * From The Enemy A report from Paris begins: "Thursday last Dr. Franklin had an interview with Lord Stormont; the conversation lasted three hours..." and a bit further down is mention that "...an American privateer bound to Boston...had a packet of letters on board from Dr. Franklin for the Congress. These letters are said to contain assurances that the Court of France are no ways in a temper to break with Great Britain...". The back page has mention of trouble with Indians, and mention: "...that Gen. Carleton is within 45 miles of Ticonderoga. The garrison at that place is commanded by Gen. Wayne." Also: "...that Sir Willi... See More  

Rare 18th Century COLONIAL NEW YORK Short Lived Publication 1753 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130720630

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, May 17, 1753  * Rare Colonial New York original * Short lived publication This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates. A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 265 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. American titles from the 1750's are rarely found. Four pages, 6 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, nice condition.

TURN of the 18th Century 321 Yrs. Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE 1700 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373458230095

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 24, 1700 * Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had * At the turn of the 18th century 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, and even includes several "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size ... See More  

(2) President GEORGE WASHINGTON Acts of Congress Script Signed in 1795 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130543690

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1795  * President George Washington * 2 Acts of Congress signed The entire column 2 of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One is for "...authorizing the exportation of arms, cannon and military stores in certain cases." Four pages, minor archival mend to page 3, bit of foxing, good condition.

EARLY Rare 17th Century 349 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE 1672 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130538945

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 20, 1672 * Among the earliest of 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, and even includes several "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for framing & display ... See More