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Virginia Gazette Very Rare Colonial Williamsburg VA Pre Rev. War 1775 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394406128559
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 3, 1775 * Very rare colonial Williamsburg * Pre Revolutionary War tensions 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. Most of the front page is taken up with a detailed account headed: "An Authetick Account of the Miserable fate of ten Men belonging to the Adventure, lately Returned from the South Seas, who were Surprised by the Savages in New Zealand, put to Death, and Eaten." This was on one of Captain Cook's voyages. Beginning on page 1 & carrying over to page 2 is an article: "The True Art of Government Co... See More
Rare New Haven CT Connecticut Pre Revolutionary War Tar & Feather 1774 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394399881080
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, Feb. 11, 1774 * Pre Revolutionary War * Tarring and Feathering The front page has a brief item: "We hear that the Hon. John Hancock, Esq., is appointed to deliver the ORATION in commemoration of the Bloody Tragedy on the 5th of March 1770." which was the Boston Massacre. Page 2 begins with a report of a man being tarred & feathered for an unwarranted seizure of a ship, with a notice: "...for bringing villains or greater consequence to a sense of guilt and infamy." signed in type by the "Chairman of the Committee for tarring & feathering." Page 3 begins with an item on the contested land in Penna. claimed by Connecticut. Other news items of the day. Four pages, wide, un... See More
1769 Yankee Doodle Song - Pre Revolutionary War Tensions Imports old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374432123338
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 6, 1769 * Early Yankee Doodle song mention * Importation - exportation tensions The front page has an interesting article about: "...George being now master of the ceremonies made the music play just as he pleased; and one night...he swore he would exhibit to the company a dance which had never been attempted but in North America. 'Twas in vain that his friends, observing the state of intoxication he was in, endeavoured to dissuade him...George Was obstinate...called aloud to the music to play up Yanky Doodle, but the fiddlers not playing fast enough..." with more. This is the earliest mention we have seen of Yankee Doodle in a newspaper. Insi... See More
Rare & Early Colonial Boston Massachusetts 1st Successful U.S. 1744 Old Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394396261977
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1743 * Rare colonial periodical This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years. As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", this 8 page magazine is almost entirely taken up with religious content from the "Great Awakening" period in American history. In great condition, measures 4 3/4 by 8 inch... See More
Rare Miniature Size Leipzig Saxony Germany NEUE ZEITUNGEN 1733 Tiny Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374418558465
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEUE ZEITUNGEN von GELCHRTEN SACHEN, Leipzig, Germany, 1733 * Rare miniature curiosity A very early and tiny newspaper from this largest city in the German province of Saxony. The title roughly translates: "News From Learned Things". At this time George Washington was just one year old. Eight pages, 4 by 6 1/2 inches, a few period notations at margins, great condition.
Dick Turpin English Highwayman Outlaw Execution Hanging & Georgia 1739 Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374356113963
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, April, 1739 * English Highwayman Dick Turpin * Execution (hanging) at York, England * Early Georgia - James Oglethorpe Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report includes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it down, and looking round about him with an unconcerned air, he spoke a few words to the topsman, then threw himself off, and expir'd in five minutes. He declared himself to be the notorious highwayman Turpin, and confess'd a great number o... See More
Historic Battle of Bunker Hill Charlestown Rare 1775 Revolutionary War Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394308851160
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: STORY & HUMPHREYS'S PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill * Revolutionary War * Very rare publication Certainly one of the more scarce titles from during the Revolutionary War. This is the volume 1 number 27 issue of a newspaper that existed only from April 7 to December 22, 1775, publishing a total of just 38 issues. Brigham notes that only two American institutions have this date. The interesting engraving in the masthead shows Britain and America represented by two figures, facing each other & in the act of shaking hands, beneath which is: "Affection and Interest Dictate the Union". Ultimately the printing house & all printing materials were destroyed b... See More
Extraordinary Paul Revere Join or Die Snake Woodcut Masthead 1774 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374279010589
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774 * Extremely rare publication w/ Paul Revere * "Join or Die" snake issue masthead It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the confect of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead. In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune is commonly used in history books--typically the photo with a smiling Harry Truman waving it--so too is this famous newspaper when images of a revolutionary theme are needed. What image could better portray within its masthead the revolutionary spirit? In our 46 years in this ... See More
Rare & Early Colonial Boston w/ Nice Masthead & Benjamin Franklin 1762 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374275568591
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 5, 1762 * Rare colonial publication * Benjamin Franklin A very handsome issue with an ornate coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead. Page 2 has a nice, early item on Ben Franklin with an Oxford dateline: "Yesterday Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Pennsylvania, eminent for his many extraordinary improvements in electrical experiments, was presented by the University to the honorary degree of Doctor in Civil Law..." and a bit more concerning his son being awarded. Another report mentions a ship: "...carried with him 2500 slaves and 150 free Negroes as bush cutters, rangers, etc, the whole bound to the Havannah...". Page 3 has an: "Extract from Mr. B. Franklin's Letter on Electricity." Fou... See More
Rare Taxation Without Representation Pre Revolutionary War 1768 Boston Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394252891533
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, July 25, 1768 * Taxation without representation * Pre American Revolutionary War The front page has: "The Nuns General Character & Way of Living from an Account of the Manners & Customs of Italy" which carries over to pages 2 & 3 as well. Further on under: "America" is a report from Charleston which begins: "It seems hardly probable that the disturbances in our back settlements will entirely subside...". Also inside: "Copy of the Petition of the Province of New Jersey to his Majesty" which includes in part: "...One of these rights & liberties vested in the people of this colony is the privilege of being exempt from any taxations but such as are imposed on them by themselves, or by their repre... See More
Rare 18th Century Colonial New York Short Lived Publication 1753 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374255648082
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, July 12, 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, a bit of foxing, nice condition.
Rare & Early 18th Century 1st Successful American 1744 Old Boston Mass. Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394231065267
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 14, 1744 * Very rare 18th century magazine * 1st successful magazine in America This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years. As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", this 8 page magazine is almost entirely taken up with religious content from the "Great Awakening" period in American history. Eight pages,... See More
BATTLES OFLEXINGTON & CONCORD Revolutionary War Begins 1775 AMERICAN Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393996969595
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 18-25, 1775 * Battle of Lexington & Concord * Eyewitnesses accounts (very rare) * Revolutionary War beginning I'm not sure one could want a more notable front page--all consuming--than the content found on page one of this issue. It is entirely taken up with eleven very detailed eye-witness accounts of the historic Battle of Lexington & Concord (the latter two carrying over to page 2). These accounts are headed: "Affidavits and Depositions Relative to the Commencement of the late Hostilities in the Province of Massachusetts Bay...". The accounts are simply terrific, but are too voluminous for us to describe so we provide photos of thei... See More
Rare & Early 18th Century 1st Successful AMERICAN 1743 Old Boston Mass. Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393230115080
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, March 10, 1743,4 (year noted as such as it was 1743 or 1744 depending on which calendar was used). * Very rare 18th century magazine * 1st successful magazine in America This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years. As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", this magazine is almost entirely taken up with religious content from the "Great Awakening" period in American history. Scattered foxing, nice condition, 8 pages, 4 3/4 by 8 inches a name p... See More
Rare COLONIAL Boston Massachusetts N.E. w/ St. Augustine Florida 1762 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392721929466
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BOSTON NEWS-LETTER AND NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE, May 13, 1762 * Rare Colonial Massachusetts * St. Augustine, Florida This is a much later issue of America's first successful newspaper, founded in 1704. The top of the ftpg. has a nice recruiting advertisements to enlist soldiers to fight in the on-going French & Indian War: "For Recruiting His Majesty's Regular Forces In AMERICA" All Able-bodied volunteers above the age of 18...who are willing to engage in His Majesty's service..." with further details on what will be paid. Page 3 begins with: "A Description of Augustin" being the Florida city of St. Augustine. Then a letter beginning: "As the Spaniards have thought proper to force us into a war with them, it beh... See More
Rare PORT DE MARSEILLE France Importation of Goods Miniature 1773 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392695403404
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, (France), December 25, 1773 * Curious little "newspaper" * Pre revolutionary era from France This is a very curious little newspaper, loosely translated to: "Manifest of Goods Imported at the Port of Marseille". Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see). Totally in the French language, four pages, 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, staining at the center.
Rare PORT DE MARSEILLE France Importation of Goods Miniature 1773 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372879570778
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, (France), December 18, 1773 * Curious little "newspaper" * Pre revolutionary era from France This is a very curious little newspaper, loosely translated to: "Manifest of Goods Imported at the Port of Marseille". Qualifies as a periodical as the issue carries a specific date. But there is no text, instead a listing of various goods with quantities (see). Totally in the French language, four pages, 4 1/2 by 7 inches, never bound nor trimmed, foxing at the center.
Rare & Early COLOGNE GERMANY Rhine River Colony 18th Century 1751 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372548367519
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ORDINARIA RELATIONIS DIARIE CONINUATIO, Colonie Agrippinea, March 19, 1751 In 50 A.D. Roman emperor Claudius planted a colony on the left bank of the Rhine River. At the request of his wife he named it "Colonia Agrippina", which later became Cologne, Germany. All four pages appear to be in Latin. Never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, 6 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches, a few period notations mostly in in the wide margins, very nice condition.