Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Print of Malling Abbey...
Item #221088
Gentleman's Magazine, London, June 1792. (print only) This is a single-page engraving of: "Malling Abbey" originally inserted in the June, 1792 issue of this popular magazine. Measures is 5 by 7 1/4 inches and the overall matted size is 9 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches. The matt color is a medium shade of green/grey.
Sailing...
Item #542869
June 20, 1792
THE MORNING POST AND DAILY ADVERTISER, London, June 20, 1792 The front page of this issue features an article entitled: "Sailing Match", which discusses the particulars of an upcoming contest. "The Annual Silver Cup and Cover, given by the Proprietors of Vauxhall Gardens, will be sailed for on Wednesday next...".
This is a complete issue of four pages. A part... See More
Sailing...
Item #542868
June 23, 1792
THE MORNING POST AND DAILY ADVERTISER, London, June 23, 1792 The front page of this issue features an article entitled: "Sailing Match", which discusses the particulars of an upcoming contest. "The Annual Silver Cup and Cover, given by the Proprietors of Vauxhall Gardens, will be sailed for on Wednesday next...".
This is a complete issue in four pages and is ... See More
Short-lived 18th century Boston magazine...
Item #590718
THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, July 13, 1792 A 20 page magazine featuring a large engraving on the front page.Near the back is the "American Intelligence" with various news reports, including datelines of Quebec, Kingston, Jamaica; Philadelphia, Albany, New York, Boston, and Niagara, the latter having a descriptive article on Niagara Falls.
A scarce periodical which lasted but 39 ... See More
Concerning the state of the United States...
Item #703588
August 22, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 22, 1792 Over half of the front page is taken up with a continued series of articles headed: "Reflections on the State of the Union". Page 3 has a report concerning Lafayette, and the back page has an ad for a: "Six Dollars Reward" for a deserted soldier.
Four pages, very nice condition.
America in a flourishing state...
Item #629138
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1792 Inside has most of a column taken up with news headed: "America" which begins: "This country was never in so flourishing a state as at present; the increase of people, riches, and agriculture is almost incredible...The present war with the Indians has for while stopped emigration to the Western territories..." with m... See More
Nice 18th century American magazine...
Item #685497
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1792 First page has: "Description of the Upper Ferry on the River Schuylkill, near the city of Philadelphia", lacking the related plate.Also in this issue are: "History of the Smallpox" "A Hint to the Ladies" "Method of Imitating Certain Wines" "An Oration Delivered at Taunton, July 4, 1792 at the C... See More
Captured by Indians...
Item #601603
September 24, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 24, 1792 The front page features 19 illustrated ship advertisements. Page 3 has a curious article from Pittsburgh concerning a man captured by Indians near Grave Creek in Ohio County.
Four pages, very nice condition.
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #697921
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bo... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #709852
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #709853
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
Tortured by Indians...
Item #714377
October 08, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1792 The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has a report: "...that Colonel Harden...on a mission to the Indians respecting a treaty of peace...were immediately made prisoners & sentenced to be burnt as spies. Colonel Harden saw his companion expire under all the tortures which savage ingenuity could inve... See More
The Aurora Borealis...
Item #602162
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1792 Among the articles of interest are: "Continuation of Two Months Tour in Scotland", "Report on Pendulums", "Virtues of the Coffee Drink", "The regular Appearance and Departure of Swallows" "Query on the Aurora Borealis", and much more. Near the back are various news reports under: "Inte... See More
The Aurora Borealis...
Item #602163
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1792 Among the articles of interest are: "Continuation of Two Months Tour in Scotland", "Report on Pendulums", "Virtues of the Coffee Drink", "The regular Appearance and Departure of Swallows" "Query on the Aurora Borealis", and much more. Near the back are various news reports under: "Inte... See More
A supplement issue almost entirely filled with ads, two slave-related...
Item #700336
November 14, 1792
SUPPLEMENT TO DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1792 This is a single sheet that is almost entirely taken up with advertisements that would not have fit in the "regular" issue. One is for: "The Time of a Negro Woman For Sale..." & another: "Twenty Dollars Reward" for 2 runaway: "...young Negro lads..." with details.
Co... See More
A supplement issue almost entirely filled with ads...
Item #700337
November 15, 1792
SUPPLEMENT TO DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 15, 1792 This is a single sheet that is almost entirely taken up with advertisements that would not have fit in the "regular" issue.
Complete as a full size single sheet, wide, never-trimmed margins, irregular at the very top is a paper-making flow, not loss. Otherwise in nice condition.
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
Determining the northern boundary of North Carolina...
Item #624457
December 05, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 5, 1792 Page 3 has a report from "Congress of the United States" concerning discussion of: "The bill for determining the northern boundary of the territory ceded to the United States by North Carolina...". Much other news of the day and a wealth of ads, including a "Six Cents Reward" for a runaway appren... See More
World's oldest continuously published England language newspaper...
Item #120677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1793. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665. This issue is over 220 years old.Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great condition.
Item #208091
THE ORACLE, London, England, 1793 A folio-size issue of 4 pages filled with news of the day & a wide variety of ads, and incorporating an interesting & ornate engraving in the masthead. A portion of a tax stamp remains on the front page. Nice condition. The photo is generic & the date you receive will be slightlly different although from 1793.
Reward advertisements for runaway slave & bitch...
Item #689227
January 07, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1793
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave & bitch advertisements
The front page is filled with advertisements. News of the day on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has a interesting ad for: "Bitch Lost; Fifteen Dollars Reward" which is for a runaway dog.
The bottom of the back page has a advertisement for:... See More
Payments to wounded soldiers of the Revolutionary War...
Item #689125
January 31, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1793
* Henry Knox - War Department notice
* Revolutionary War wounded soldiers
The back page has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning payments to be made to: "...military invalids of the United States..." signed in type by the Secretary of War: H. Knox.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins,... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #700346
January 31, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1793
* 18th century America publication
A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. Page 3 has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning filing for pension benefits, signed in type by: H. Knox, Secretary of War.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice co... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #700347
February 01, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1793 A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. The front page has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning filing for pension benefits, signed in type by: H. Knox, Secretary of War.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
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
Published by the famed Isaiah Thomas...
Item #685560
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1793 * 18th century American magazine
* Publisher Isaiah Thomas
Articles within include: "Notices of Celebrated Females" "Sketch of Lady Jane Grey" "Indian Brutality - Contest Between A Mohawk & Chippeway" "A Short Account of Aotourou, a Native of Otaheitee [Tahiti]" "General Character of the ... See More
On the coronation of King Louis XVI...
Item #650591
April 13, 1793
MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY, Boston, April 13, 1793 Most of the ftpg is a recollection of the: "Ceremony of Consecrating & Crowning the Late King of France" in 1775, given that he was beheaded recently. The prefacing note begins: "The transition from the throne to the scaffold has been short..." with some details in the following issue.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 10 12 inches, a... See More
Nice Masonic content...
Item #667598
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793* Masonic - Freemasons
Among the articles is a description of a new bridge over the Merrimack River (plate is lacking). Other articles include: "Description of Cracow, in Poland" "Masonick - Social Influence of Free Masonry" & much more.
Near the back is: "Domestick Occurrences" with the latest news including su... See More
Taxing theatrical performances in Philadephia...
Item #629047
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1793 Included is a nice full page print of a: "View of Matlock" in England with a related article. Also a full page plate of a: "View Near Caplow Wood, 8 Miles from Hereford". Among the articles are: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" concerning the French Revolution, continued from a p... See More
Nothing new under the sun...
Item #645430
June 21, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 21, 1793 Page 2 has a curious & lengthy letter which begins: "The prevailing opinion in the minds of many, that so great a length of time has elapsed since the creation, that every discovery & improvement which the human intellects are capable of, has been made, and that 'there is no new thing under the sun', has... See More
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and a parachute jump...
Item #704077
June 26, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1793
* Jean-Pierre Blanchard
* Early parachute experiment
The front page features 16 nice illustrated ship ads. The top of page 3 features a letter signed in script type by J. Blanchard. Jean-Pierre Blanchard was an early pioneer in balloon flights. He gives in to a request from a woman to do another parachute experi... See More
Indian troubles... U.S. is neutral...
Item #669137
July 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1793 Page 2 has: "British Official Account Of The Battle At Maulde" which is a lengthy account. Also from Penna: "A letter from Fort St. Clair informs that every preparation for a campaign was making there: That several tracts of Indians had been seen round the fort...".
A report from Rhode Island notes: : "...The late Proclamati... See More
L'Enfant creates Washington, D.C...
Item #564633
August 10, 1793
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 10, 1793 Page 2 has a report noting: "The new city of Washington in America was planned by Mr. L'Enfant, the celebrated engineer. the situation is fine, and in a great degree central; the river Potomack washes three parts of it, and flows by the President's house, at which place it is 35 feet in depth; the length of the city is seven miles..." wi... See More
Naval battle between the Ambuscade and the Boston...
Item #704301
August 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 17, 1793
* HMS Boston vs. French frigate Ambuscade
* French Revolutionary Wars naval battle
* Off the coast of Sandy Hook - New Jersey
The front page has the Address presented to Citizen Genet upon his arrival at New York (he was the French Ambassador to the U.S. during the French Revolution), followed by his answer to the Republicans of N... See More
Admiral Hood & the siege of Toulon...
Item #629872
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1793 The prime content would be the various letters and articles concerning the Siege of Toulon, and Admiral Samuel Hood's taking of the city. Included are 3 letters signed in type: Hood.Included are both full page plates called for, one showing very early coins.
Complete in 96 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page with a... See More
Limiting those to be carried outside a stagecoach...
Item #629873
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1790 Among the articles: "An Abstract of an Act for Limiting the Number of Persons to be Carried on the Outside of Stage-Coaches & other Carriages" "A Paralytic Cured by Electricity" and much more.Included are the 3 full page plates called for (see).
Complete in 96 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page ... See More
Thomas Jefferson when Secretary of State....
Item #669151
September 07, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1793
* Early Thomas Jefferson document
* United States Secretary of State
Page 2 has a "Circular" concerning "...the unjustifiable vexation and spoliation committed on our merchant vessels by the privateers of the powers at war..." and stating that due attention will be given to the matter, signed in type: TH: Jefferson.
Uncomm... See More
Choosing a location for Congress...
Item #704253
November 23, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793
* United States Congress
* Choosing a site to build
A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More
Anthony Wayne and the Indians...
Item #669184
November 30, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 30, 1793
* Mad Anthony Wayne
* Battles with American Indians
Page 3 has: "Indian War" which has near the beginning: "..that Gen. Wayne's army had been attacked by the Indians & that, after a bloody engagement, the Indians were defeated with the loss of 600 killed and wounded--Gen. Wayne losing 500..." with more on the recent... See More
American news... Resuscitating a drowned person...
Item #629227
December 01, 1793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, December, 1793 Among the many articles is: "Means for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned" which takes a full page. Near the back are various news reports including items headed: "American Intelligence" which takes over half a page. Most of this content is political related, plus there is a report of the abatement of the Yello... See More
America to be at war...
Item #599287
February 11, 1794
DUNLAP AND CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1794 Page 3 has a letter headed "Carlisle" which begins: "At this present crisis there is every appearance of a war with the United States, it is hoped that wise and able General Washington will prevent the effusion of human blood & horrors of war..." with more (see).
18th century Philadelphia....
Item #594495
March 07, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 7, 1794 Page 3 has an: "Extract of a Letter from the Island of Bermuda" plus various other news of the day. A large number of ads including 5 illustrated ship ads on the front page.
Four pages, light foxing, very nice condition.
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #700355
March 08, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 8, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has: "Laws Of The Union" which notes: "An Act in Alteration of the Act Establishing a Mint & Regulating the Coins of the United States". The back page has 12 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, ... See More
During Washington's administration... Letter from George Rogers Clark...
Item #700357
March 12, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 12, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a: "Proposal" signed in type by the famed: G. R. Clark, "For raising volunteers for the reduction of the Spanish posts of the Mississippi, for opening the trade of the said River, and giving freedo... See More
Ad for the shortest woman in the world....
Item #217610
March 13, 1794
CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, March 13, 1794 The front page has a notice announcing an exhibition of Anna Fontaine, The Wonderful Italian Lady described as the: "...shortest women in the world....She is only 28 inches high, 42 years of age, born without hands, arms, or legs, except stumps from her shoulders... Says she can walk unassisted, has three children", plus
... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #705731
March 19, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 19, 1794
* 18th century America publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. The front page features 5 illustrated ship advertisements. Half of page 2 is taken up with reports from the "Federal Legislature". Among the back page ads is one for a... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #716171
March 24, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 24, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page has 3 runaway slave ads and three shipping ads. Other news of the day is found throughout,
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.
War with England? War with Florida?
Item #693185
April 12, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 12, 1794 Page 2 has a report from Georgia noting in part: "...information from the governor of East Florida that citizens of this state have accepted commissions, and are now actually recruiting men for the French republic, who are to be employed against a nation with whom the United States are at peace. Such proceedings will inevitably involve the Unio... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #704299
April 19, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 19, 1794
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
* During George Washington's administration
Given that Phila. was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federa... See More
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