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GEORGE WASHINGTON Script Signature & PAUL REVERE Masonic Masons 1795 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392986290289

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 12, 1795  * President George Washington * Paul Revere - Masonic - Masons The front page has:  "Answer Of The President of the United States, to the Selectmen of Charlestown." The two paragraph reply discusses his assent to the treaty between the United States and Great-Britain, signed in script type: Geo. Washington.  Page 3 has an ad for the "Grand Lodge" of the local Masons which includes an engraving of the Masonic seal, and which also is signed in type by: Paul Revere, Grand Master. Four pages, nice condition.

HAITIAN REVOLUTION Negroes Slaves Insurrection vs. French Rule 1791 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392985018959

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1791  * Haitian Revolution begins * Insurrection of liberated slaves * Rebellion against French authority The ftpg. has over a full column taken up with: "Negro Insurrection--In Hispaniola" with much detail. Page 2 has a report on the imprisoned king & queen of France noting in part: "The King and Queen of France are not permitted to speak together without the presence of some National Guards, & they are both obliged to dress & undress before them...they look in the beds...to see if they are there and ask Madame or Sir, are you in this bed? And they repeat the question until their wretched prisoners answer, Yes." Four pages, very nice condition.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy LONDON Chronicle England Old 1777 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392985013502

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 6, 1777  * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century original * From The Enemy A page 3 item notes: "By the Appalachia, Ogilvie, arrived in the Downs from East Florida, advices are received that the inhabitants on the frontiers of Georgia and East Florida continue to distress each other & that some soldiers had been ordered there to protect the latter from the Georgians who had committed great depredations on them." Another page has some bits regarding America, including: "...a few American emissaries, particularly a Maryland gentleman...that pay great attention to the hardware branches, particularly that of the foundery, musket & musket locks, from which it is supposed their country is... See More  

Rare 18th Century AMERICAN Boston Massachusetts w/ Nice Masthead 1797 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373284477652

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 19, 1797  * 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, good condition.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy LONDON Chronicle England Old 1779 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392984997300

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 23, 1779  * Revolutionary War Era * 18th century * From The Enemy Most of the front page is taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from Major General Prevost to Lord George Germain, dated Savannah, Jan. 18, 1779" along with the list of captures at Fort Morris. This report is on the action at Fort Morris (Sunbury), Georgia in which General Augustine Prevost led a force of 2,000 British against a much smaller force of 200 Continentals led by Major Joseph Lane. After Prevost positioned his artillery Lane surrenders. Each side incurred only minor casualties. Also beginning on the front page and taking all of page 2 & most of pg. 3 is an extremely detailed account of the... See More  

NORTH CAROLINA REGULATORS Pre Revolutionary War Troubles 1771 British Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373276339838

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 20, 1771  * North Carolina Regulators * Pre Revolutionary War troubles Inside under: "America" is a report: "...from Newbern, North Carolina, and brought advice that a number of the Regulators, who were taken prisoners at the late battle with the Loyalists on the 16th of May, were tried and condemned and that four of them had already been executed...was offered a pardon by the governor, if he would acknowledge his error upon which condition he refused to accept it...if at liberty engage in the same cause again, and that had he a loaded pistol he would blow out his Excellency's brains." The back page has a list: "...of the killed and wounded among the Loyalists in the action between ... See More  

1667 Newspaper EARLY Rare 17th Century 353 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392979980300

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 20, 1667 * 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 framing & dis... See More  

Rare 18th Century CAPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania 1797 American Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373272100044

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 11, 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.

18th century 1760 ACT OF PARLIAMENT King George II Era London England Document

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373272057362

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old document: ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1760  * 18th century original document Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for enabling his Majesty to raise the sum of one million for the uses and purposes therein mentioned..." A decorative document given the displayable title page. Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.

EARLY Rare 1669 Newspaper 17th Century 351 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373270043407

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 5, 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 fram... See More  

BATTLE OF SAINT KITTS Frigate Bay West Indies REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1782 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392973013636

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 2, 1782  * Rare American Revolutionary War publication * Battle of Saint Kitts - British vs. French Navy Half of page 2 is taken up  with the treaty for the: "Capitulation of the Islands of St. Christopher's and Nevis, between Count de Grasse...and the Marquis  de Bouille...and Thomas Shirley...and Thomas Fraser, Brig. General, commander of  the troops of his Britannic Majesty". This was a notable naval battle of the Count de Grasse of France over the British commander Samuel Hood. A few other items relating to the war. Four pages, handsome lettering in the masthead, very small excise from near the top of the back leaf, very nice condition.

Historic FUNDING ACT OF 1790 & Cape Henry Lighthouse Virginia in Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392973013173

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 6, 1790   * United States Funding Act of 1790 * Cape Henry Lighthouse construction * re. Benjamin Franklin's death The back page has not one, but two documents from the "Treasury Department" concerning carrying into effect the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government would assume the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War. The back page also has a "Treasury Department" document on seeking bids to build what would become the historic Cape Henry Light House in Virginia. And a small item from the "War Department signed: H. Knox, on pensions to soldiers from the war. The front page has a brief item on the d... See More  

SAMUEL ADAMS LETTER Nice 18th Century Masthead Engraving 1795 Boston Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392973012583

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 25, 1795  * Nice 18th century masthead Page 2 has a letter to the Mass. legislature concerning French ships in Mass. ports, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

President GEORGE WASHINGTON Recognition from South Carolina 1797 U.S. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373259509612

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 8, 1797  * President George Washington * South Carolina recognition Pages 2 & 3 contains a statement of gratitude from the legislature of South Carolina to the merits of George Washington. Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing and a bit close-trimmed at some margins, minor fold wear.

HALDIMAND AFFAIR Vermont to Join w/ England ? Ethan Allen 1782 British Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373258555016

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 18, 1782  The bottom of the ftpg has a letter from Phila. which carries over to pg.2: "...your friends were in great hopes that peace was near at hand & that we should once more be united to our Mother Country but those glorious hopes are now vanished for the Congress have agreed on another treaty with the court of France & that they will not agree to make peace with England unless they have their own terms fully complied with..." Then a letter beginning: "General Clinton has lately had a visit .from Ethan Allen, the Chief of the Vermont association offering to become the allies of Great Britain under certain circumstances...he & his party...fell into the hands of the rebels who lodged them... See More  

LOYALISTS EVACUATE AMERICA Revolutionary Ending Events 1783 British Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373258550604

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 20, 1783  * Loyalists (British) escaping America Page 2 has a report from New York concerning the British evacuating: "...large quantity of shipping are preparing here...for the purpose of transporting his Majesty's garrison & effects for England...How soon the business may commence it is, however, impossible to say, as we do not hear that the negotiation with Congress goes on at all briskly. America has her old doubts & fears..." & more. Page 4 has reports from the House of Commons discussing terms of the treaty to end the war. A brief bit notes: "The Hessians in America, it is said, have refused, to a man, to return to Europe."  and also: "...a pressing invitation has been sent by... See More  

EARLY Rare 17th Century 343 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE 1677 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373258543354

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 13, 1677 * 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  

EARLY EXPLORERS Southern Hemisphere James Cook - John Bryon & More 1773 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373256332374

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1773  * Early explorers of the World * Captain James Cook & more Among the articles in this issue are: "Origin & Progress of Newspapers" which discussion some of the newsbooks & other newspapers of the mid-17th century; "Some Account of the Chinese Temple" which is accompanied by a full page print titled: "The House of Confucius in Kew Gardens". Also: "An Account of Voyages...for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere & successively performed by Commodore Byron, Capt. Willis, Capt. Carteret, and Capt. Cook in the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour..." which has much fine content taking over 4 pages. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest ... See More  

HALDIMAND AFFAIR Vermont Wanting Statehood w/ Ira Allen 1782 British Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392963710995

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 25, 1782  All of page 4 is taken up with some great letters and documents concerning the Haldimand Affair (see the web for more), two of the documents signed by Ira Allen, a leading figure in the declaration of the Vermont Republic in 1777. He and his brother Ethan were involved in the Haldimand Affair suggesting Vermont might join the British. An alternate explanation is that they used the Haldimand negotiations to both stave off a British invasion of Vermont from Canada and to prod the Continental Congress into recognizing Vermont as an entity separate from New York and New Hampshire and admitting it to the United States. Page 5 has a letter from New York beginning: "The Rebels have been... See More  

Early ICE CREAM Advertisement - President George Washington Era 1795 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373245199395

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 8, 1795  * President George Washington era * Very early ice cream advertisement In addition to various news reports found inside, the front page has the earliest "Ice Cream" advertisement we have seen in any newspaper. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

SIR GUY CARLETON & American Revolutionary War PEACE Negotiations ? 1782 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373245198106

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1782  * American Revolutionary War peace ? Near the back is an account noting in part: "Sir Guy Carleton, immediately on his arrival at New York, dispatched a messenger...to Congress with a copy of his commission & the powers vested in him by government for opening a treaty with America..." and ending with: "...that the former friendship subsisting between the two countries might be speedily restored on a permanent advantageous, and honourable footing to both." Both plates called for are lacking. Complete in 42 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition. Formatted very much like the Gentleman's Magazine but a much more scarce title. The title/contents page features a great e... See More  

re. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson VOTES 1796 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392961823805

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 26, 1796  * re. 1796 United States presidential election Page 3 has a very brief report on the votes for President from Virginia, noting the count for Jefferson, Sam Adams, Clinton, Washington, John Adams, Pinckney, and Burr. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very handsome masthead, binding holes at the blank spine, nice condition.

SLAVES Slavery Advertisements & SHIPS Rare 1798 Baltimore MD Maryland Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373241370859

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 25, 1798 * Rare 18th century American title * (2) Slaves advertisements The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. One more on the back page. (see) News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.

Rare TORY Pro British Revolutionary War Battle of the Kegs 1778 Phila. Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392985867405

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1778  * Revolutionary War Tory original * Rare Pro British issue from America * The Battle of the Kegs * British Fleet in Philadelphia This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. The front page is entirely taken up with ads & notices, the very first being: "By Order of his Excellency the Commander in Chief" to all deserters from the American army: "...who wish to go to Europe are to give in their names & places of abode...in order that a passage... See More  

JAMES BOWDOIN Funeral - George Read & William Patterson Elections 1790 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392985843481

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790  * Patriots George Read & William Patterson Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United States. Another column has a final tribute of "affection and respect" paid to the remains of the "Hon. JAMES BOWDOIN, Esq.", which includes the procession order, plus a few other details. Four  pages, never-trimmed margins, excellent condition.