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The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.
Congress creates Continental Currency... From Lexington & Concord forward...
Item #701118
November 16, 1775
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 16, 1775
* Creation of Continental Currency
* American Revolutionary War funding
* re. Battles of Lexington & Concord
A very significant issue in the financial history of the United States, as the front page reports the first issuance of Continental Currency to support the Revolutionary War. Datelined: &q... See More
Map of the Hudson River region... Franklin on the exchange of prisoners...
Item #701099
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 * Rare Revolutionary War New York map
* Benjamin Franklin letter - Ethan Allen
Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long Island to Lake Ontario with consi... See More
Washington's famous Circular Letter from the end of the Revolutionary War, in which he tenders his resignation as Commander-in-Chief... Much more on the war's end...
Item #701081
August 01, 1783
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, August, 1783
* General George Washington
* Circular letter re. U.S. Army
* Revolutionary War ending
ing the Revolutionary War. It contains a wealth of reports concerning the concluding events of the war.
Pages 1 and 2 have: "Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States". Another page has a lengthy list... See More
The British capture Belle Ile from the French...
Item #700922
June 20, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 20, 1761
* Capture of Belle Île - Brittany, France
* British amphibious expedition victory
* Seven Years' War - Studhome Hodgson
Most of page 2 and part of page 3 are taken up with great coverage of the Capture of Belle Ile during the Seven Years' War.
This event was a British expedition to capture the French island o... See More
Work to end the Quasi-War with France... This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700900
February 23, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Feb. 23, 1799
* Rare 18th century publication
The masthead features an engraving similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. Page 3 has reports from Philadelphia concerning: "...state documents relating to the negotiation with France..." to end the Quasi-War. This report takes nearly a full column with considerable reporting.
This ti... See More
Military events in Canada...
Item #700899
October 30, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1746 The front page begins with a report datelined: "Louisbourgh" which is in Nova Scotia, Canada. It begins: "A party of the French Indians, undiscover'd, fell upon a detachment of soldiers that were at the island of St. John's..." with another report from there as well.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 10 inches, full red tax sta... See More
Ship taken off the coast of Virginia...
Item #700896
December 29, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 29, 1746
* Early America trade article
Page 3 has a brief item noting: "The Rose, Witts, from Virginia for London, is taken by a French man of war from Chebectou, near the Capes of Virginia, the captain and crew are carried into Port Louis, but the ship was not arrived when the letters came away." Also mention of other ships from... See More
How England is to deal with its Loyalists remaining in America...
Item #700884
February 18, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 18, 1783 Page 2 has reports from the "House of Commons" with one of the subheads being: "American Loyalists". This portion of the reporting deals with how to take care of them due to their loyalty to the crown during the war, etc.
Page 3 has an item beginning: "The garrison of Quebec consisted...of 5600; these are to be augmented to 8000 effectiv... See More
Holland to have the first ambassador to America from Europe...
Item #700872
July 15, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 15, 1783
* U.S. foreign minister Johannes Herman (Johan) van Berckel
Inside includes a report: "Mr. Van Berkel, envoy from the States of Holland to the U.S. of America...He goes direct for Philadelphia, accompanied by many distinguished personages...and the high stile...of this first ambassador from any European state (after the peace) to America, marks... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700870
September 05, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 5, 1783
* Post Revolutionary War America
Page 2 has some items relating to America including: "... duty obliges every importer of tobacco in Great Britain...It is surely bad policy to throw the Americans into new tracks..." and also: "...appears an act of the Commonwealth of Mass. whereby...that from & after the last day of... See More
Early from Australia...
Item #700860
February 02, 1793
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 2, 1793
* Early Australia w/ Arthur Philip
* The "Pitt" arrival to save starvation
Page 3 has a report noting: "Yesterday morning letters were received...from Governor Phillip at Jackson's Bank New South 'Wales [Australia]. The...mention the arrival of the Pitt with a seasonable supply of provisions and necess... See More
On the execution of King Louis XVI...
Item #700859
February 07, 1793
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 7, 1793
* King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine
Page 2 includes: "The intelligence of the execution of Louis XVI has been received here with astonishment and horror. It has occasioned a violent ferment in the army; and deletions begin to be very considerable in consequence of the King's death..." with more.
F... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700853
November 03, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 3, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion, which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, wit... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700843
February 22, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb.22, 1796 Page 7 has a letter from New York that mentions in part: "...The American Congress have resolved that foreign ship shall not import into the United States any other goods but such as are the growth and manufacture of the nation to which the ships belong." And also: "A serious difference is said to exist at this time between the ... See More
The uses of Indian Corn from America...
Item #700842
March 07, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 7, 1796 Pages 4 and 5 contain an article headed: "Indian Corn - Extract of a Letter Received from a Gentleman from America Recommending the use of Indian Corn". The article takes over a full column.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the back page, very nice condition.
Early on Australia...
Item #700841
March 28, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 28, 1796
* Early New South Wales, Australia
The back page has a report headed: "New South Wales" which is from Australia. Bits include: "...the natives in the immediate purlieus of the settlement were tolerably friendly...The different convicts, whose term of transportation has expired, have been relieved from any imposition of public ... See More
The Quasi-War with France... Nelson & Buonaparte in Egypt...
Item #700840
August 14, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 14, 1798 Page 4 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War with Nelson & Napoleon in Egypt. One bit notes: "...mentioning that Admiral Nelson and Buonaparte had met near Alexandria; that the fleets had engaged, and that Admiral Nelson had lost three ships & two frigates..." with much more.
Page 5 has most of a column headed: "Hos... See More
The X, Y, Z Affair...
Item #700839
September 07, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
Page 5 has content on the X, Y, Z Affair, beginning: "It appears, as well by the American negotiation with Messrs. X, T. and Z as by the negotiations in which h the virtuous and open-hearted Mr. Arthur O'Conner bore so distinguished a part...".
The X, Y, Z Affair was a co... See More
Suspected pirate ship at Savannah is burned by angry citizens...
Item #700837
October 30, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1798 Page 6 has a report noting in part: "...from Savannah informs, that the day previous to his sailing a Spanish brig came up the river & anchored opposite the town. Suspicion immediately arose of her being a privateer...their suspicion was realized...she had taken two American vessels...sent them into St. Augustine where they were cond... See More
The Quasi War with France... Praising the American Navy...
Item #700836
November 13, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1798 Page
5 has a report headed: "Capture Of A French Frigate By An American Frigate" which is on: "...the capture of a French frigate of 28 guns off Charlestown [Charleston] Bar, by the American frigate the Constellation of 48 guns, Capt. Cluxton [sic: Truxton]..." taken: "...without firing a shot. No country in the worl... See More
The Yellow Fever epidemic in America... Horatio Nelson...
Item #700835
November 30, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 30, 1798
* Yellow fever epidemic in Eastern U.S.
Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with several reports on the Yellow Fever epidemic in the states, particularly Philadelphia and New York.
Page 5 has a brief item concerning the Battle of the Nile: "Mallet Du Pan states the important consequence of Admiral Nelson's victory, ... See More
Parliament debates the Acts passed against America...
Item #700822
April 12, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, April 12, 1783 Page 3 has discussions in the House of Commons subhead: "America" concerning whether: "...to take into consideration a bill to repeal the prohibitory acts passed against America..." with much discussion on it.
Four pages, piece from a bottom, blank margin not close to any text, partial red tax stamp on page 3, good conditi... See More
Details on the British retaking the Bahama Islands...
Item #700816
July 31, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, July 31, 1783
* Revolutionary War ending events
The front page has a brief letter of introduction written by General Guy Carleton dated at New York: "I transmit...a copy of Col. Derveaux's letter conveying an account of the recapture of the Bahama Islands, together with a copy of the capitulation." signed in type: Guy Carleton.
The... See More
How to deal with those loyal to America, and those loyal to England at the war's end...
Item #700815
September 25, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Sept. 25, 1783
* Closing events in the Revolutionary War
* Post war Loyalists and patriots
The front page has a wonderful document headed: "America" with a Baltimore, Maryland dateline concerning those citizens supportive of America or England at the conclusion of the war.
A few bits note: "...Resolved unanimously, that...i... See More
Princeton to continue as the capital of the United States...
Item #700814
November 22, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Nov. 22, 1783
* Temporary U.S. capital at Princeton, New Jersey
The front page begins with a report headed: "America" from Charleston, concerning trade with France. Page 3 has a report: "...from America, of the 28th of September, advise, 'That it had been formally debated in Congress at Prince-Town [Princeton], whether the Del... See More
General St. Clair's defeat against the Indians...
Item #700812
February 16, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Feb. 16, 1792
* St. Clair's Defeat - Battle of the Wabash
* Native American forces vs. U.S. Army
The front page has a report mentioning Captain Bligh, of mutiny on the Bounty fame, concerning his travels in the South Pacific.
The back page has a letter from New York concerning General St. Clair at Fort Washington & Fort Jefferson. Also, a letter from Kentuc... See More
A gift to President Washington...
Item #700811
February 23, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, Feb. 23, 1792
* President George Washington
* "Wallace Oak Box" presentation
The back page has a report of a gift to President Washington from Scotland, mentioned in a letter from Philadelphia. It notes: "...was presented to the President of the United States a box, elegantly mounted with silver & made of the celebrated oak t... See More
The silk industry in South Carolina...
Item #700808
June 29, 1767
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, June 29, 1767
* Silk manufacturing in the Colonial South
Page 2 has reports headed: "America" one of which is from Charleston and the development of the silk business in South Carolina.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very wide margins, very nice condition.
... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700804
February 27, 1769
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Feb. 27, 1769
* Rare British publication
The front page--carrying over to page 2--with reports from the Caribbean, etc. Also reports taken from the Massachusetts Gazette.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, very nice condition.... See More
News from Charleston & Boston: naval concerns, hopes for a peace among the Indians...
Item #700801
December 09, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 9, 1771 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Boston. Bits include: "...a chief of the Mohawk Tribe of Indiana...arrived in town & have had several conferences with...Lieutenant Governor...to make a general peace between the Six Nations & all the tribes inhabiting from the Ohio to the Chicasahs...... See More
On the French & Indian War: French have to abandon Louisbourg...
Item #700798
November 23, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 23, 1759 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 containing a related item noting: "...In consequence of the taking of Louisbourg, upwards of 20,000 French people, who were settled in different sorts of trade & business in the country round about have been sent away & several small towns...have been demolished...".
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News from America...
Item #700795
June 13, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 13, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Kingston, Jamaica; Boston, and New York.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
French & Indian War reports from America...
Item #700794
December 26, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 26, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Annapolis Albany, Boston, and New York, all with reports concerning the French & Indian War.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Not held by any American institution... Money to support the colony of Georgia...
Item #700792
April 15, 1758
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, April 15, 1758 An early Irish newspaper with various news reports from throughout Europe with some ads & notices as well. The front page has a brief item from the House of Commons noting: "...Resolved, that a sum...for defraying the charges incurred by supporting and maintaining the settlement of his Majesty's Colony of Nova Scotia...Resol... See More
From 1787 York, England...
Item #700789
November 03, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 3, 1787
* Rare 18th century publication
A nice newspaper from the UK with mostly European reports and ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, full red tax stamp on the front page, small wear hole to the front leaf, minor rubbing.
AI notes: The York Chronicle was a prominent weekly newspaper published in York, England, first launched i... See More
From 1787 York, England...
Item #700787
November 23, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 23, 1787 A nice newspaper from the U.K. The back page has an: "American Anecdote" from the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a nice, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
background: The York Chronicle was an influential newspaper in York, England, founded in 1772 by Christopher Etherington as an alt... See More
On the retirement of George Washington from public office...
Item #700777
December 16, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Dec. 16, 1796
* President George Washington
* Retirement from public service
The front page includes 18 illustrated ship advertisements.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type: George Washington, in response to another letter about his retirement from public office. Washington makes some nice comments.
Page 2 has another lett... See More
On George Washington retiring from public life...
Item #700771
September 26, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
* re. President George Washington's retirement
The front page has 22 illustrated ship ads.
Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form...there is nothing w... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #700770
August 06, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 6, 1796
* President George Washington
Over half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, & repealing the former act for that purpose." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
The back page also has two reward ads for runaway slaves.
Four ... See More
Discussing the Jay Treaty... Slave ads...
Item #700764
June 11, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 11, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from Congress concerning debates on the controversial Jay Treaty with England. Also 20 illustrated ship ads.
The front page has an ad: "For Sale, For the term of 10 Years, A Likely healthy Negro Girl..." with details.
Page 4 has other "reward" ads concerning slaves, with de... See More
Huge map of the Mississippi River dated June 1, 1775...
Item #700671
January 01, 1783
COURSE of the RIVER MISSISSIPI [sic] from the Balise to Fort Chartres; Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1763 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment: Improved from the Surveys of that River made by the French".
London, Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in 'Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs, 11 June 1775"
A noted map dealer
London, Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in 'Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs, 11 June 1775"
A noted map dealer
Washington, Jefferson & Adams sign an Act of Congress...
Item #700646
September 07, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD & NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Sept. 7, 1790
* Treaty of New York
* Creek Nation - Indians
* President George Washington
* Southeast boundaries dispute
A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
* Treaty of New York
* Creek Nation - Indians
* President George Washington
* Southeast boundaries dispute
A rather scarce title, existing for just 4 years. Only 3 American institutions have this date in their collections.
The most significant content is the printing of President George Washingto
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George Washington "signature" on the front page...
Item #700624
April 19, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 19, 1797
* President George Washington
* Act of Congress script signature
The front page contains an Act of Congress, taking close to a full column of text, being: "An Act for Raising a Further sum of Money by additional Duties on certain Articles imported; & for other purposes." which is signed in script type: Go. Washington. This was ... See More
Four George Washington signatures on the front page...
Item #700623
April 26, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797
* President George Washington
* United States Congress acts
The front page features not one, but four documents each signed by the President: Go. Washington, three of them are signed in the very desirable script type. One of the Acts relates to fixing the military establishment of the United States.
Four pages, very light damp staining at ... See More
Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...
Item #700622
April 22, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797
* President George Washington's last day in office
* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type
The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More
"The Crisis" essay #9 by Thomas Paine...
Item #700604
June 13, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, June 13, 1780 "The Crisis" is a collection of 13 essays written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolutionary War. In 1776 Paine wrote Common Sense, an extremely popular and successful pamphlet arguing for Independence from England. The essays collected here constitute Paine's ongoing support for an independent and self-governing ... See More
The historic Boston Non-Importation Agreement...
Item #700584
May 15, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769
* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement
* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania publication
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Speech of Th-m-s P--wn--ll, Esq. in the House of "Commons, in Favour of America" which is an interesting defen... See More
Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms: consumes the entire front page...
Item #700583
July 29, 1775
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 29, 1775 In the world of American Revolutionary literature and manuscripts three bodies of work stand out: 1) Thomas Paine's Common Sense; 2) the Declaration of Independence; and 3) the earliest of the Revolutionary trinity: The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.
All of the front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up ... See More
Colonies are united against England... A pamphlet rebuking Paine's 'Common Sense'...
Item #700580
March 28, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 28, 1776 The front page begins has a letter from New York which includes a document to the Pa. General Assembly noting in part: "That they have the highest sense of the necessity of the UNION of the COLONIES at the present juncture, when the Parliament--Ministry--and King of Great Britain are united in using their utmost efforts to subd... See More
Ethan Allen a prisoner... Two letters from George Washington... N.Y. governor hopes for reconciliation...
Item #700574
April 04, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE: OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, April 4, 1776
* Ethan Allen as a prisoner
* General George Washington
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
A wealth of fine content in this issue from this desirable year.
Page 2 has a wonderful address from the Massachusetts Council offering praise and support to "His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Es... See More
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