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Mad Anthony Wayne Proclamation Indians & King Louis XVI of France 1793 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374215892652

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 18, 1793  * Mad Anthony Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Trial of Louis XVI". Page 2 has: "A Proclamation, by his Excellency Anthony Wayne..." which concerns the prohibition of any attacks against Indians in the Lower Sandusky until results are known of a hoped for treaty. It is signed by him in type: Anthony Wayne. Four pages, nice condition.

Nice 18th Century American Boston Massachusetts w/ Masthead 1796 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394203441626

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 21, 1795 * Nice masthead engraving * 18th century America 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, nice condition.

1683 Newspaper Early Rare 17th Century 339 Years Old London Gazette England Rare

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394198852969

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1683 * 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  

Rare 17th Century London England Benjamin Harris Imprint 1679 Old UK Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394198848584

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE Or News Both From CITY and COUNTRY, London, England, Jan. 6, 1679  * Rare 17th century periodical A very early single sheet newspaper published by Benjamin Harris (his imprint appears on the bottom of the back page), the first newspaper printer in the colonies. Harris spent several years in jail in London for libelous printing, and upon release he emigrated to America to continue his printing trade. And it was in Boston in 1690 when he published "PUBLICK OCCURRENCES BOTH FORREIGN & DOMESTICK" . That newspaper lasted but a single issue and remains the "holy grail" of newspaper collectors, always hoping another issue will turn up. This is the newspaper Benjamin Harris published before heading fo... See More  

Revolutionary War Era Original Enemy London Evening Post England 1777 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374210435862

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 4, 1777  * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century original * From The Enemy Page 3 has a nice report on the situation in America, a few bits noting: "...The Provincials in Massachusetts Bay are in high spirits in certain expectation of being joined in the spring by the French & Spaniards...They had heard of the designed attack on Rhode Island & knew that the Americans had abandoned it by orders...did not expect any attack would be made on Providence...had heard of the taking of Fort Washington but that the King's troops had made no progress in the Jersies." and more. The back page has over a column of: "American News" including an item from Congress noting the quotas of battalion... See More  

John Adams & Thomas Jefferson Presidential Election Victory Win 1797 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374210435162

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 17, 1796  * John Adams presidential election * Thomas Jefferson as vice president The top of page 3 contains a very nice chart noting the: "Return of Votes For President and Vice-President" being electoral votes by state. Candidates include J. Adams, Pinckney, Jefferson, Burr, Sam Adams, P. Henry, Jay, Clinton, Washington, etc. Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Very Rare Colonial Virginia Gazette w/ Election of Patrick Henry 1775 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394197726162

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: 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 distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. The entire front page is a terrific letter: "To the Gentlemen of the Provincial Congress of Virginia" relating the treasonous action of the "...eleven polluted members of the Assembly of New York..." whose efforts are contrary to the patriotic zeal of the other colonies. This letter is a warning to Virginia to resist the work of New York--who's governor is in London with the King--and puni... See More  

Revolutionary War Era Original Enemy St. James's Chronicle London 1782 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394195061652

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Jan. 22, 1782   * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century * From The Enemy The year before the treaty ending the Revolutionary War was ratified. A wealth of news reports of the day but I do not find anything noteworthy concerning America. Each is complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, handsome engraving in the masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, light damp staining along the right margin, a few binding holes and a little wear along the left margin, generally good.

Benjamin Franklin & Water Spouts Doctrine Prints Plates 1788 Old Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374202890065

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1788  * Benjamin Franklin on water spouts * Post Revolutionary War era Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Dr. Lindsay on Dr. Franklin's Doctrine of Water-spouts" which comments on Ben Franklin's work. This article takes 2 1/2 pages and one of the plates includes prints of various water spouts. An article: "Edict in Favour of America, Issued at Paris" begins: "While the British court are endeavouring in some measure to discourage the American trade, the French are pursuing the quite contrary policy..." with more taking more than a full page. Among other items of interest in this magazine are: "Original Letter on the Salmon Fishery in the Tweed" "Summary of the Proceedin... See More  

Captain James Cook Third Ship Voyage Prince William Sound w/ Print 1784 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394190751971

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, (London), December, 1784. * HMS Resolution - Royal Navy * Captain James Cook * Third Voyage - Gulf of Alaska Included also is the "Supplement" issue. This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from May, 1778 when they were exploring the Northwest coast of North America. As noted in "The Content" at the top of the first page, subheads include: "Discovery of Cook's River--Possession Taken of the Country & River in his Majesty's Nae--Picturesque Appearance of a Volcano--Arrival at the Island of Oonalashka..." and a bit more (see), with the very detailed t... See More  

Edmond Halley English Astronomer Royal Comet Fame Death Eulogy 1747 UK Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394189489971

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1747  * Edmond Halley, of comet fame Nearly five pages are taken up with the continuation of: "The Eulogy of Dr. Halley" (spelled elogy), being the famous Edmund Halley, the astronomer, and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. Part 1 is found in the October issue. Two pages are consumed with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken" by the French & the Spanish. Many of the ships are those bound to or from the American colonies & the West Indies. There is an article: "A Journey to Caudebec Falls with a Map and Description of the Same" which is accompanied by a full page plate of the area & which also includes an illustration of: "...an engine for raising water...". An... See More  

Slaves Slavery Advertisements & Ships Rare 1796 Baltimore MD Maryland Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374201583439

This issue is being offered as a piece of history.  We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of the truths that "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" (Sir Winston Churchill), and "To educate a man is to unfit him to be a slave" (Frederick Douglass). Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 4, 1796  * Rare 18th century American title * (2) slaves related advertisements * Land for sale along the Potomac River The full ftpg. is taken up with advertisements including 14 illustrated ship ads. The back page has 2 runaway slave ads. Also a land for sale for the Washington D.C. area. (see) Four pages, nice condition.

Runaway Negro Slave & Dog Rewards Advertisements 1793 Philadelphia PA Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394189467428

This issue is being offered as a piece of history.  We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of the truths that "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" (Sir Winston Churchill), and "To educate a man is to unfit him to be a slave" (Frederick Douglass). Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1793 * Rare 18th century American title * Runaway slave & bitch advertisements The front page is filled with advertisements. News of the day on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has a interesting ad for: "Bitch Lost; Fifteen Dollars Reward" which is for a runaway dog. The bottom of the back page has a advertisement for: "Six Dollars Reward" for a runaway slave. (see) Four pages, nev... See More  

Rare 18th Century American Boston Massachusetts w/ Nice Masthead 1798 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394189454215

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 30, 1798 * Nice masthead engraving * 18th century America 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, a little light foxing, generally in very nice condition.

18th Century Pre Great Flood Waters Old World Africa Asia Europe 1736 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374201553072

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1736  "A Map of the Old World, as it Appeared before God Destroyed it with the Waters of the Flood." Perhaps of greatest significance is: "The People before the Flood did not Understand Navigation" with an accompanying & sensational full page plate titled: "A Map of the Old World as it Appeared  Before God Destroy'd it With the Waters of the Flood". This plate measures 8 by 5 inches and is in very nice condition. We believe this to be the very first map to appear in this long-running & revered magazine. Near the back is a short bit noting: "The trustees for the colony of Georgia gave instructions to Mr. Von Reck to fetch more Protestants from Germany to be provided for in ... See More  

Very Rare & Early American Colonies Colonial Boston New England 1739 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374198621274

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, August 23, 1739  * Among the earliest of American newspapers to be had Above the title is "New-England", likely to distinguish this newspaper from the city of Boston in England. This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only preceded by "Public Occurrances Both Foreign and Domestick" which published just a single issue in 1690 before being suppressed & destroyed by the Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay (the only surviving issue is in London). Not surprisingly the front page content is from London, with letters from Paris and Madrid. The back page has items datelined fr... See More  

Lord Horatio Nelson re. Battle of the Nile Praise & John Adams 1798 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394187034751

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 14, 1798  * "Baron" Lord Horatio Nelson * President John Adams Page 2 begins with an: "Address To the President of  the United States" from the state of Vermont concerning the troubling relationship with France, followed by his: "Answer" signed: John Adams. Page 2 also has some follow-up on the Battle of the Nile including a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, and a report that he had been granted: "...with the dignity of al baron of the kingdom of Great Britain...", his title being "baron Nelson of the Nile & of Burnham Thorp in the county of Norfolk". Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing, nice condition.

John Adams & Thomas Jefferson Presidential Inauguration 1797 American Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374192831238

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797 * John Adams inauguration * Thomas Jefferson A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.  Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of the House of Rep. too take the oath of office according to the directions of the Constitution. ON his entrance, as well as on the entrance of the late President, and of THOMAS JEFFERSON, the Vice President, loud & reiterated applause involuntarily burst from the audience..." with further details. Then the report continues with the full text of Adam... See More  

American Independence Spain Recognition Revolutionary War 1782 British Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394180284035

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 17, 1782 * American independence * Spain recognizes  The front page has a report: "No official accounts are yet received of the evacuation of Charles-Town, but, by the latest accounts...we are informed this event took place the 23rd of October, that the garrison was not molested in the embarkation, and that they took almost every article of value with them...Spain not only offered Porto-Rico for Gibraltar, but will also give the island of New Orleans and the Western Florida for that fortress. Mr. Laurens, who lately left England...has lately embarked from France for Philadelphia...Mr. Jay is recalled to his Embassy at Madrid & it is said the Spaniards have lately become more incli... See More  

1670 Newspaper Early Rare 17th Century 352 Years Old London Gazette England Rare

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394180262638

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 23, 1670 * 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 352 year old date prominent at the ... See More  

Early Rare 17th Century 347 Years old London Gazette England RARE 1675 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394177421572

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 3, 1675 * 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 fr... See More  

African Slaves Trade Slavery Negroes & Quakers in Pennsylvania 1789 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 374215874891

This issue is being offered as a piece of history.  We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of the truths that "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it" (Sir Winston Churchill), and "To educate a man is to unfit him to be a slave" (Frederick Douglass). Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, June 26, 1789   * African slaves trade - slavery - Negroes * Pennsylvania Quakers - Religious Society of Friends Over two-thirds of the back page is taken up with an interesting discussion of the slave trade, the early portion as it relates to the Quakers in Pennsylvania. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on page 3, great condition.

Freedom of Religion in America w/ John Checkley Trial Verdict 1724 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 394203414515

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE POST-BOY, London, Dec. 26, 1724   * Clergyman John Checkley trial * Religious freedom in America This early title typically has little if any American content, but this issue is an exception. The back page has: "By a letter from New-England we have advice that on the 10th of November last came on the trial of Mr. John Checkley before the Superior Judges, upon an appeal from a judgment given against him in the Inferior Court in July before. After a trial which lasted above six hours the jury brought in this verdict..." and what follows is a report which detailed the "guilty" verdict. This is a very notable event in the history of religious freedom in America.  Clergyman John Checkley was born in Boston. He publi... See More  

Rare 18th Century Capital of Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1797 American Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 394202457765

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 16, 1797  * Uncommon 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 several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796, in which the Charge of Speculation Against Alexander Hamilton, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is Fully Refuted. Written by Himself..." with more detail. Inside has reports from the federal Congress. Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice... See More  

Earliest of Newspapers to be Had Original Early Rare 1686 London England Gazette

eBay Auction Item # 394202372039

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1686 * 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