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Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
Item #646170
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.Content includes: "Reflexions on the State of the Union" and a nice article: "The Morals Of Chess. By Dr. Fran... See More
Plan to create a nobility for the United States...
Item #709922
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, May, 1792 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.Content includes: "Account of the Rise of the Mississippi Scheme" "Account of the Des... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #709924
November 01, 1792
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, November, 1792 Certainly the most notable content is President Washington's state-of-the-union address, found in its entirety at the back of the issue.
Headed: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" it is prefaced with a paragraph reading in part: "...the national legislature assembled...at Philadelphia...the President of the United States.... See More
Washington & others declared French citizens...
Item #708966
November 21, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 21, 1792 A page 2 report states that: "The following persons have been declared FRENCH CITIZENS by the National Assembly of France...George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Paine, Dr. Priestly..." and several others.
Another item says: "Virginia has again instructed its Senators in Congress to use their influence to have the doors of that house opened...... See More
America's second Presidential election: Massachusetts casts its vote...
Item #701968
December 08, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 8, 1792 Page 3 has under "Federal Register" a report stating: "The Electors...of this Commonwealth, met at the Senate-Chamber...and gave their suffrages as follows: For President, George Washington--16 votes. For Vice President, John Adams, 16 votes. which is the whole number of votes this Commonwealth has a right to give...".
Four ... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #703603
July 05, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1794 Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "An Act Laying Certain Duties Upon Snuff and Refined Sugar" which is signed in script type at its conclusion by the President: Go. Washington.
This is followed by two Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, carrying over to page 2, each signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 2 also has a letter from Capt. Brant... See More
Sam Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #709996
July 15, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 15, 1795 Fully half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor, Samuel Adams.
The front page also has lengthy letter concerning the Jay Treaty signed in type by: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
Item #700203
December 11, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 11, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, nice condition.
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #701326
July 06, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1796 Taking half the front page & concluding on page 2 is the: "Act Laying Duties on Carriages for the Conveyance of Persons..." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The front page begins with a detailed ad for: "Josiah Flagg, Surgeon Dentist". Flagg was the first native-born dentist in the United States... See More
Washington offers a patent to an inventor...
Item #706703
July 15, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 15, 1796 Curiously, five different type fonts are used to print the title in the masthead.
The back page has a document headed: "The United States of America" being a patent of 14 years issued to Robert Dawson who: "...hath invented a new & useful improvement in bolting cloths, etc...", signed in type by the Pres... See More
Thomas Jefferson, a captured ship, sale of public land...
Item #701713
November 30, 1796
THER HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 30 1796 Page 3 has a letter concerning Thomas Jefferson. Also a report: "Capture of the Brig Mercury From this Fort" by a French privateer, which would lead to the Quasi-War with France.
The back page has 2 official notices by the Secretary of the Treasury concerning the sale of public lands: "...of the United States, in ... See More
Washington visits his Masonic lodge, with his reply to an address...
Item #703615
April 29, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 29, 1797 On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are three "Acts" of Congress, each signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Also, on the front page under "Masonic" is an address from Lodge, No. 22, of the Ancient York Masons at Alexandria to the President, delivered during a meeting attended by Washington, and signed... See More
President John Adams signs in script type...
Item #709989
July 08, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1797 The last column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in in type by the President, John Adams, one in script type & the other in block type. Page 2 begins with a third Act signed in script type by John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.
Honor bestowed upon President John Adams...
Item #709994
August 30, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 30, 1797 Page 2 has a "Tribute of Respect" from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences written: "To John Adams, L.L.D., President of the United States of America" concerning an honor given to him. This is followed by: "The President's Answer", signed in script type: John Adams.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank s... See More
Uniforms of the United States Navy described... The Constellation is launched...
Item #709925
September 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, September, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Near the back is is more than a full page taken up with: "Uniform For the Navy of the United States of America" which includes quite detailed descriptions for the various ranks as seen in the photo... See More
Rare 18th century title... Visiting Gilbert Stewart's famous portrait of George Washington...
Item #707249
February 14, 1798
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Feb. 14, 1798 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
... See More
Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #709983
March 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798 The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in script type by the governor: Increase Sumner.
Page 2 has an: Important Message" sig... See More
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #709984
March 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798 The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in script type by the governor: Increase Sumner.
Page 2 has an: "Important Message&quo... See More
John Adams' letter to the Masons...
Item #709047
June 30, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 30, 1798 Page 2 has an address of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Boston to the President, with his: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams. Also the President's letter to the people of Braintree, Mass., also signed: John Adams.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Bainbridge and the Quasi-War... Napoleon was assassinated?
Item #706092
February 28, 1799
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1799 The front page has 1 1/2 columns on a letter to: "The Secretary of the Navy" from William Bainbridge, concerning the controversy of him surrendering his ship to the French in the Quasi-War, which was a limited naval war against French privateers who were seizing U.S. shipping in the Caribbean.
The back page has "An Act" ... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700235
June 01, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, June 1, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, ful... See More
From the Napoleonic War era...
Item #699284
July 10, 1799
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, July 10, 1799 Much of the content is taken up with war-related events from this era during the Napoleonic War. One page has mention of Lord Nelson.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
On the death of George Washington...
Item #708872
February 26, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 26, 1800 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Biographical Sketch of Gen. George Washington" providing much detail on his early life. The article is continued in a future issue.
The last column of page 1 is mostly taken up with: "Capt. Dunham's Funeral Oration...On the Death of Gen. George Washington"... See More
Beautiful masthead...
Item #708656
March 22, 1800
TRUE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 22, 1800 Perhaps the finest attribute of this newspaper is the beautiful masthead. It is uncommonly deep with engraving at the center mounted by a heraldic eagle.
Page 3 has an advertisement: "WASHINGTON - This Day is Published....An Elegiac Poem On The Death of General Washington" with a bit more. The front page featur... See More
Health notice signed by Paul Revere...
Item #707907
July 10, 1800
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 10, 1800 Although we've had other newspapers with notices from Paul Revere as President of the Health Office, this is perhaps the most detailed.
Found on page 4 is a notice headed: "Health Office" with various details, signed in type by its President: Paul Revere.
Four pages, small loss at a top corner of the ... See More
Script signatures by President John Adams...
Item #709970
November 08, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1800 The front page contains four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable newspaper. One of the Acts is concerning the United States Mint and another is for Indians.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
The First Barbary War... Napoleon takes Egypt...
Item #708887
June 17, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 17, 1801 The front page has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Tripoli Against the United States" which reports on the First Barbary War.
Page 3 announces a victory by France in the Napoleonic War headed: "Latest from Egypt" and beginning: "We have the satisfaction & happiness to announce that accord... See More
Jefferson congratulated on being elected President...
Item #708888
July 01, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 1, 1801 Page 3 has an address by the legislature of Rhode Island to the President, congratulating him on being elected President of the United States. It is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, damp staining near the spine, archival strengthening to a portion of the spine, ... See More
Praise for Paul Revere & his copper manufactory...
Item #703949
October 30, 1801
THE MERCURY & NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 30, 1801 Page 2 has an interesting item praising the copper manufacturing business of Paul Revere. It notes in part: "Several sheets of sheet copper, produced at the manufactory of Col. Paul Revere and Son...At a very great expense those ingenious gentlemen have erected works, where copper for sheathing ships, cold rolled, is produce... See More
On Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #706965
February 19, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 19, 1802 This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, featuring 30 illustrated ship ads, making this a displayable issue. Page 3 has an article referencing Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address.
Four pages, nice condition.
Alexander Hamilton's famous newspaper... Slave insurrection in North Carolina...
Item #706985
July 17, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1802 This is the famous newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, still publishing today.
The front page is taken up with advertisements, 9 of which are illustrated ship ads. Various news items of the day from Jefferson's administration.
Four pages, nice condition.
Callender promotes a controversy regarding Jefferson not repaying a loan...
Item #708643
July 09, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, July 9, 1803 Pages 2 and 3 contain over a full column on the notable controversy exposed by the scandalmonger James Callender (due to his hatred of Thomas Jefferson), this being the charge against Jefferson that Gabriel Jones had been denied proper repayment for a loan of some years previous.
It is prefaced with a report: "More of Mr. Jones and Mr. Jefferson" beginning: ... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #724426
July 25, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain ... See More
The French have signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty...
Item #708145
July 25, 1803
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 25, 1803 Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President; Th. Jefferson, calling for a special session of Congress.
This is followed by a very historic report: "Louisiana--Official" which reports the news that the French have signed the Puchase treaty on April 30, conveying Louisiana to the United States. Further details as seen in the photos.
Page 3 ha... See More
Thomas Jefferson, a 'negro revolt', a fatal due...
Item #708214
January 29, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 29, 1806 The front page has a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, which introduces to the Senate a lengthy letter from General Trudeau of St. Domingo and complains about carrying on commerce with the island.
Page 3 has: "Negro Revolt" concerning the 7,000 slaves who revolted at a port of Spain. Also: "Fatal Duel" which tell... See More
President Thomas Jefferson signs 4 Acts of Congress... Supplies for military installations...
Item #708172
April 27, 1808
NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, April 27, 1808 The back page contains four Acts of Congress, one for changing the name of the district of Biddeford & Pepperborough to Saco, Mass. Another is for building additional gunboats. Each is signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has: "Impressed Seamen" with a list of those seamen who have been impressed. This ... See More
On the death & funeral of Governor James Sullivan...
Item #708097
December 17, 1808
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Dec. 17, 1808 All four pages are bordered in black mourning rules for the death of the governor, James Sullivan. The report takes most of a page 3 column and includes an engraving of the coffin, with part of the report in black borders.
Four pages, a piece from the right margin of the front leaf does not affect the mentioned content, slightly irreg... See More
Perhaps the earliest of comic newspapers...
Item #694367
August 09, 1809
THE TICKLER, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1809 The masthead features a very unusual engraving of a dog and an arm holding a switch, & notes: "by Toby Scratch'em".
This title was one of the earliest of the true comic papers. It kept up its flow of satire for six years, attacking local and national politicians and government. This is a volume 2 issue.
Four pages, very nice co... See More
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #698747
September 27, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, December 3, 1810 This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.
In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire, hence this newspaper being in two languages. A very rare and un... See More
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #707489
October 20, 1811
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 20, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently... See More
General Hull surrenders Michilimackinac and Detroit...
Item #672730
September 24, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 24, 1812 The front page has nearly a full column letter headed: "Surrender Of Mackinack - Extract of a Letter from Lt. Hanks...Late Commandant of Michillimackinac..." with great detail on the notable battle in which the post was surrendered to the British without a shot. Also on the front page: "Success Of The War".
Page 2 has: "Official - Disp... See More
A terrific letter to rouse the troops in conquering Niagara...
Item #709971
December 02, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 2, 1812 Page 2 has several reports with a Plattsburg, N.Y. dateline. Also a letter from S. T. Anderson with another from Commodore Chauncey datelines from Sacket's Harbor, taking two-thirds of a column & signed in type: Isaac Chauncey. This is a fine account of a naval encounter.
Also a nice & rousing letter headed: "General Smyth To the Soldiers of the... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #707968
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events of the War" takes 4 pages with much reporting on the ongoing War of 1812. A... See More
The United States & Russia... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #700381
June 01, 1813
THE WAR, New York, June 1, 1813 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: James Madison. The President announces the United States' acceptance of an offer by the Emperor Alexander of Russia to mediate a resolution to the conflict with Britain and his hopes that this negotiation will end the war quickly. Ma... See More
Nice full front page content...
Item #708210
September 03, 1813
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with the following articles: "Occasional Remarks On The Present Unjust War" "Geographical Description of the Lakes" "The War No Evil!" and: "Savage Warfare!"
Other War of 1812 items inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Andrew Jackson & the Creek Indian wars...
Item #703071
March 01, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 1, 1814 All of the front page & over half of pg. 2 are taken up with a very lengthy & detailed report headed: "SEVENTH VICTORY Over The CREEKS" which is a very detailed & descriptive letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This report is followed by "Correspondence Between the Secretary of War & Major-General Dearborn" from Sack
... See More
Ten issues from the War of 1812, with war-related reports...
Item #708793
March 22, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, 1814 Here is a lot of 10 issues from during the War of 1812, each having a bit of war-related content but nothing significant enough for us to offer individually. Generally in nice condition, perhaps a few minor issues at margins.
Repairing the destruction from the British invasion in Washington, D.C... Graphic on the 'Hartford Convention'...
Item #708865
November 25, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Nov. 25, 1814 This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
Content includes a letter from Jacob Brown on his work at the Niagara frontier, an editorial beginning: "In celebration of the anniversary of the evacuation of this city by the British, a military parade will take place..."; followed by: "Public Buildings ... See More
Macdonough: hero of Lake Champlain... Rumors of peace ending the War of 1812...
Item #716027
January 12, 1815
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Jan. 12, 1815 Page 3 has a report with a small heading: "The Hero of Lake Champlain" which is on Commodore Macdonough. All: "More Of The Constitution Frigate", and then: "Peace Rumor" which includes: "...A very important and pleasing rumor is now circulating...The report is, that Preliminaries of Peace have been signed at Ghent..." with m... See More
The situation at the Dartmoor Prison...
Item #716052
June 14, 1815
CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, June 14, 1815 Page 3 has a letter with an early report concerning the Dartmoor Massacre, noting in part: "...I enclose you an account of the distressing affair at Dartmoor Prison...When we quitted that prison...we left there 5200 American prisoners..." with more detail, all taking half a column.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
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