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Thomas Jefferson on creating a Navy...
Item #677358
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1787 Among the articles within are: "The Situation of the First & Present Settlers in America Contrasted" "Thoughts on emigration, Particularly to America..." Mr. Jefferson's Opinion Upon the Establishment of an American Naval Force" which begins: "The sea is the field on which we should meet an European en... See More
The Federal edifice: a famous engraving!
Item #703265
January 16, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, January 16, 1788 This is one of the more desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle, also from Boston.
Russell, the publisher, devised a cartoon showing each state as... See More
Washington's Farewell Orders... His resignation as Commander-in-chief... American Crisis... Letters from a Farmer... Fabius...
Item #676203
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), September, 1788 The issue begins 4 1/2 pages of a letter: "...From an European Traveler in America, to his Friend in London, written in the year 1785" which provides an interesting perspective of America at that time. It is continued in a future issue.
Of significance is the full text of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the ... See More
Captain Read and his historic journey to and from China...
Item #697812
December 06, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1788 Page 5 has a letter from New York concerning Captain Thomas Read's trip to China. Wikipedia notes: "... he sailed from the Delaware on June 7, 1787, and arrived at Canton on December 22 following, after sailing on a track that had never before been taken by any other vessel, and making the first "out-of-season" passage to C... See More
Ben Franklin on the proposed Constitution...
Item #668666
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1789 Pages 1, 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a fascinating: "...address to the inhabitants of the United States of America, by the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin, on the disaffection that has prevailed towards the new system of government introduced in that country...".This is an interesting letter of defense of the new Const... See More
Bunker Hill... Post-Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #675440
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790 Certainly the prime piece is the very nice, full page engraved plate captioned: "View of Bunker's Hill" which is accompanied by a brief article which includes: "...very accurate & pretty drawing of Bunker's Hill, within the encampments of the Generals Howe and Clinton, and Charles Town, as it appeared after being... See More
Early report of the death of Ben Franklin, from a hometown magazine...
Item #682844
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1790 Certainly the most notable report is the death of the revered Ben Franklin. At the back of the issue, in "The Gazette" section, is a report that: "On the 17th of April, departed this life, at Philadelphia, the venerable & celebrated Philosopher and Patriot, His Excellency Benjamin Franklin..." with some particulars... See More
Washington's Act of Congress consumes the entire front page... More inside...
Item #703612
August 07, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1790 The entire front page is taken up with the full text of: "An ACT for the Government & Regulation of Seamen in the Merchants Service" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is signed in script type by the President: George Washington.
This may be the only issue we've handled where an Act of Congress entirely consumes the fr... See More
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and more...
Item #703600
April 28, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 28, 1792 The front page has an Act of Congress concerning the creation of light houses, beacons, buoys & public piers, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by Th. Jefferson and John Adams. They are to be installed at Charleston, and in the Chesapeake at the north end of Willoughby's Spit, at the tail of the Horse ... See More
Lengthy Jefferson report... Marie Antoinette is sentenced and beheaded...
Item #703231
January 15, 1794
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 15, 1794 This is a quite scarce 18th century American title, this being the volume 2, number 13 issue. It existed only until 1799.
All of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report Of the Secretary of State on the Privileges and Restrictions on the Commerce of the United States in Foreign Countries" which... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #700358
March 13, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 13, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.
From during Washington's administration...
Item #707333
March 21, 1794
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 21, 1794 Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.
Decorative masthead...
Item #701174
April 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 13, 1795 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with a nice coat-of-arms engraving featuring an Indian with a box and arrow.
The back page is decorative as well, as it has 20 illustrated advertisements, 19 of which are for houses for sale.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Five Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #701544
April 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 18, 1795 The front page is dominated by not one, but five Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Two of the Acts relate to the recent Whiskey Rebellion troubles: "An Act to Provide some Present Relief...who have Suffered in Their Property by the Insurgents in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania" and the... See More
Only one issue is recorded in the United States...
Item #701721
October 14, 1795
KLINE'S CARLISLE WEEKLY GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14, 1795 This is a very scarce title from 18th century America, the first we have been able to offer in 20 or more years. Brigham's "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" notes that only the American Antiquarian Society has this issue.
Four pages, excellent condition.
Scarce, short-lived newspaper from Philadelphia...
Item #706002
January 21, 1796
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year. Various news reports and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #705918
March 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16 & 19, 1796 A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking much of the front page and part of page 2 in the issue of the 16th is part of Jay's Treaty through Article 12. Prefacing the Treaty is a "Proclamation&q... See More
Washington and General Anthony Wayne...
Item #703230
June 07, 1796
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 7, 1796 Near the bottom of the front page is a note to Congress concerning the taking possession of the posts at Detroit and Michilimachiac, signed in type by the President: G. Washington.
Page 3 has a note: "Letters from West Point mention that the troops are under marching orders to take possession of the posts at Otswego and Niagara...The ... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #704061
July 20, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 20, 1796 The front page features not one but three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One relates to building codes for new construction in Washington, D.C. and another is for: "...making Appropriations for the Support of the Military & Naval Establishments...".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Four George Washington signatures on the front page...
Item #701171
April 26, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797 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, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
George Washington on the front page...
Item #703616
May 10, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1797 The middle of the front page contains not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Such issues are scarce--particularly with more than one signature--yet increasingly desirable and very displayable as such.
Beginning on the front page & concluding on page 2 is a letter: "From Mr. Jefferson,... See More
One of the less common 18th century titles...
Item #705984
June 14, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 14, 1797 The entire front page is taken up with ads including a a detailed ad for a runaway slave ad under: "Fifty Dollars Reward".
Another can be found on the back page.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665591
March 23, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 23, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisements including ten illustrated ship ads. Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice ... See More
First 18th century issue of this title we have offered...
Item #694383
February 19, 1799
THE SENTINEL OF FREEDOM, Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 19, 1799 As any collector knows 18th century newspapers from New Jersey are very few & far between. Our records seem to indicate we've not previously offered an 18th century issue of this title before (and just one of the 19th century).
Very ornate embellishment in the masthead as well as ornate lettering.
Four pages, scattered foxi... See More
Recruitment ad for joining the U.S. military...
Item #705974
June 05, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799 Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government & Laws, in the station of Soldiers, an opportunity no... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700237
August 03, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 3, 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
A mutiny attempt on the frigate Congress?
Item #702803
April 28, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 28, 1800 Page 3 has an interesting report headed: "Mutiny - On Road the Congress Frigate" with the text beginning: "On the 4th inst. a most serious & alarming mutiny broke out on board the Congress frigate, of 36 runs, lying at Craney Island..." with more detail. It appears an all-out mutiny was averted. We can find nothing abo... See More
One of the more rare titles we have offered...
Item #694382
September 30, 1801
THE SUN OF LIBERTY, New Haven, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 1801 This is one of the more scarce titles we have offered in recent years. It had been printed in Norwalk for 52 issues, with the first issue in New Haven being #53. As noted in Brigham it was: "discontinued after a few numbers. The last issue located is that of Nov. 4, 1801, vol. 2 no. 11" or just 11 or 12 issues p... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #702763
January 29, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803 Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, two discrete archival mends inside not close to the mentioned content, nice condition.
The Louisiana Purchase on the front page...
Item #702427
November 02, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1803 The top of the front page has an historic notice headed: "Louisiana Treaty" announcing the ratification of the treaty by the Senate by which the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, referred to now as the Louisiana Purchase. It lists the names of the senators who voted against the treaty and those who voted in favor of the treaty.... See More
On the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #702805
January 07, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 7, 1804 To acknowledge a formal consummation of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, page 2 has a report from Washington that: "... received dispatches from New Orleans, whence it appears that on the 30th Nov. possession of LOUISIANA was publicly and solemnly delivered to France by the commissioners of Spain..".
This was th... See More
The First Barbary War...
Item #700659
September 20, 1805
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Sept. 20, 1805 Page 2 has content concerning the First Barbary War including: "Official" relating to a possible peace treaty with Tripoli. Plus a very lengthy letter signed in type by Captain Isaac Hull concerning the Barbary War. Also: "General Eaton and the Ex-Bashaw" of Tripoli.
Four pages, nice condition.
The First Barbary War...
Item #700658
February 12, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1806 The front pages content on the First Barbary War including the: "Convention" or treaty with Tripoli in hopes of resolving the problems between the two nations.
Four pages, very nice condition.
William Cowper poem: the abolition of the slave trade...
Item #705982
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3 has: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE" which is the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem "The Morning Dream" (shown here issue simply as "A Dream"). Nice to have the printing of Cowper's poem so soon after the enactment of the Slave Trade Act of 1807. It woul... See More
Jefferson and Aaron Burr...
Item #702739
August 05, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1807 The front page has a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Page 2 has a report noting: "The trial of Mr. Burr for High Treason...commenced on Monday last...".
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spine, good condition.
Jefferson's Proclamation concerning an insurrection...
Item #713234
May 09, 1808
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 9, 1808 Page 3 has: "By the President of the United States, A PROCLAMATION" concerning: "...sundry persons...confederating together on Lake Champlain...for the purposes of forming insurrections against the authority of the laws of the United States..." and more. Page 3 also has a report from Pittsburgh concerning: "...a man... See More
Pamphlet comparing the Washington & Jefferson administrations...
Item #702521
January 01, 1810
A pamphlet, with the full title page noting; "The NEW-ENGLAND PATRIOT: Being A Candid Comparison of the Principles and Conduct of the WASHINGTON and JEFFERSON Administrations. The Whole Founded Upon Indisputable Facts & Public Documents, to which reference is made in the Text And Notes": with the imprint noting: "Boston: Printed by Russell and Cutler, 1810".
Complete in ov... See More
This newspaper existed for just 13 issues...
Item #698813
March 20, 1810
THE FREDONIAN, Boston, March 20, 1810 This is the first of this title we have located, being the volume 1, number 5 issue. This title existed for just 13 issues, from February 20 thru May 15, 1810.
A typical newspaper of the day, 4 pages, nice condition.
News from the War of 1812...
Item #672742
October 15, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 15, 1812 Page 2 has a report: "Western News" which mentions in part: "...news relative to the war operations in the North West...two large boats...entered the mouth of Genesee River and cast out two vessels...Several other vessels have been captured on the lake and some depredations committed by the English boatmen on the frontier inhabitants..." and ... See More
Battle of Queenston Heights...
Item #700983
November 11, 1812
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN & COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown, (District of Columbia), Nov. 11, 1812 From the War of 1812 with the front page have a lengthy document signed y the President; James Monroe". This is followed by: "Reports of the Battle of Queenstown [Queenston Heights, Ontario]".
A few items on the war on pages 2 and 3.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, archival st... See More
Very rare War of 1812 newspaper: first we have offered...
Item #694381
August 13, 1813
WAR JOURNAL, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Aug. 13, 1813 This is the first of this title we have seen in our 50+ years. It only existed for 40 issues (this is # 23), from March 12 - Dec. 14, 1813.
As the title should suggest the focus of the newspaper was the ongoing War of 1812, but there is other content as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, slightly irregular at the blank spine from ... See More
Existed exclusively to report the War of 1812...
Item #695202
September 07, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Sept. 7, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
Among the front page reports are: "Desperate Action" which as a Charleston dateline; "Fort Madison Again Attacked" "The Contrast" and "The Attack on Sandusky".
Inside page items include a letter from Upper Sandusky signed in type by: Wm. H. Harrison; "... See More
With the famous quote: "We have met the enemy and they are ours..."
Item #698812
October 05, 1813
THE WAR, New York, October 5, 1813 This is a very interesting newspaper as it existed for one purpose: to report the news from the War of 1812. It began publication shortly after the war began, & ceased to publish once the war was over.
The front page is entirely taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Barbarities Of The Enemy" "Bad Treatment Of American Pr... See More
War in the Niagara vicinity... Calling for troops...
Item #703069
February 15, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 15, 1814 The front page is entirely taken up with "An Act" of Congress for "Provisions For Filling The Ranks of the Regular Army..." signed: James Madison, plus "An Act--Authorizing the President...to cause certain regiments...to be enlisted for five years or during the war." signed: James Madison, as well as a very lengthy account hea
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Great front page political ad...
Item #704079
March 30, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1814 The front page has a great political ad featuring an engraving of a ship headed: "The Good STRONG Ship Massachusetts".
The engraving is part of a campaign message to the "Men of Massachusetts" seeking support for Caleb Strong for Governor and William Phillips for Lieutenant Governor. The message begins: "You have the finest... See More
On Napoleon at Waterloo...
Item #699383
May 03, 1817
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, May 3, 1817 An uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 thru Dec. 7, 1820. As the photos show the format was very much like the more popular 'Niles Weekly Register' which began in 1811, but not remotely as successful.
Inside has much on the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, one portion headed: "Blunder of Waterloo".
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 ... See More
Landmark event in women's history: former slave woman petitions as an heir to her brother's estate...
Item #705927
October 22, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1817 In 1818 a woman named Pamela Sparhawk petitioned the Mass. General Court to be recognized as heir to her brother’s estate.
What makes this remarkable? Pamela Sparhawk was a formerly enslaved Black woman.
Pamela separated from her brother in childhood. After more than a decade of bondage in Boston and nearby Newton, she was determined to build... See More
Bandits are planning to invade Texas...
Item #702099
April 25, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1818 Page 2 has an article: "New Banditti" that reports: "...that banditti, composed of French and other Europeans, were forming a military nest at Galveston [Galveston]...and that they intended to invade from thence the Spanish province of Texas...".
pages, never bound nor trimmed, in great condition.
One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...
Item #705994
June 09, 1819
ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, June 9, 1819 This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer.
The front page has "Arrival of The President in Savannah" with much detail, taking over a full column. Also an address: "To the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Savannah" signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
Complete... See More
Building the Capitol... Slave ads in 1820....
Item #702100
April 14, 1820
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, April 14, 1820 Page 2 has: "AN ACT making further appropriations for continuing the work upon the centre building of the Capitol, and other public buildings." This and 3 other acts are each signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
The back page has: "100 Dollars Reward...for...my two negro slaves, Lewis and George..." w
... See More
The back page has: "100 Dollars Reward...for...my two negro slaves, Lewis and George..." w
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