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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  

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  

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  

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 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 & 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  

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 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 & 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.