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More on the American situation...
Item #659983
December 02, 1775
APPENDIX TO THE LONDON MAGAZINE, MDCCLXXV (1775), England. This is the supplemental issue of 30 pages done at the end of the year with a carryover of reports including "Debates Of A Political Society" which essentially is discussion in Parliament. This takes half of the issue and much of it relates to the situation in America and debates: "On the American Restraining Bill"... See More
Congress responds heatedly to the King declaring the colonies in rebellion...
Item #659955
January 01, 1776
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1776 Nine pages are taken up with: "Parliamentary History" from the previous month which includes considerable discussion of the Revolutionary War including mention of Bunker Hill, etc. A few excerpts are shown in the photos.
Of special note is a full printing of the heated response of Continental Congress to the King declaring the colonies t... See More
Great on the capture of New York...
Item #670632
November 01, 1776
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, November, 1776 Certainly a very uncommon title from the 18th century, formatted much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine" or the era.
A speech in Parliament mentions the hope that Americans would return to their allegiance to the King, but: "...that they have now openly renounced all allegiance to the Crown and all political connect... See More
Revolutionary War era lot... 2nd-rate and damaged...
Item #649259
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five 2nd-rate and slightly damaged issues of this famous newspaper, one each from any date in 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years of the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 2nd-rate and somewhat damaged issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #659540
January 07, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 7, 1777 The front page has a report beginning: "...from New York...that very strong lines of circumvallation are thrown up about Philadelphia...and that the river Delaware had been rendered impassable...and booms and chains placed at the Narrows...that General Washington had unexpectedly thrown himself into such a situation between that place and P... See More
Howe offers free land in the colonies for those who enlist...
Item #659895
June 07, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 7, 1777 The front page has some news from America concerning the war, bits including: "...General Howe...preparing to embark...to go up Chesapeak Bay...another detachment...and the 3000 Americans called Loyalists, or Tories, under the command of Governor Tryon, into the province of Connecticut to destroy some magazines...skirmish had happened in Je... See More
Military action near Newport, Rhode Island...
Item #662938
September 15, 1778
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 15, 1778 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with 3 dispatches from Lord Viscount Howe datelined from the ship Eagle at Sandy Hook with recent naval reports from America
The key content would be the inside report on the military action at Newport, Rhode Island, in the very lengthy report signed in type by British officer: Robert Pigot. Then a: "Letter from ... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #672471
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More
Latest news on the war in America...
Item #659093
March 11, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, March 11, 1779 Page 3 has some reports concerning the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived from New york we have received an account of General Clinton's having reinforced General Campbell with 3,00 troops..." and: "But advices received from Governor Tryon...that since the month of September there had been brought into that... See More
Battle of Stono Ferry, John Paul Jones & his celebrated naval victory, plus more on John Paul Jones...
Item #659189
October 02, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 2, 1779 Page 3 has a report datelines from Charleston prefaced with: "The following is the American account of the action at Stono Ferry, in South Carolina, on the 20th of June last.", with much fine detail.
This is followed by another report on the affairs in America, a few bits including: "...believe...that the fort at Rock Point &... See More
Battle of Stony Point...
Item #660108
November 01, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1779 Listed under "Review of New Publications" is: "A Letter from Lt. Gen. Burgoyne to his Constituents; Upon his Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries at War & Him, Relative to his Return to America" which takes 1 1/2 pages with much on the situation in America.
Near the back is much reporting unde... See More
Act concerning high treason & piracy in America...
Item #663449
December 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1779 The ftpg. has a report of several Acts of Parliament receiving the Royal Assent by the King, one to: "...empower His Majesty to secure & detain persons charged with, or suspected of, the crime of High Treason committed in any of His Majesty's Colonies or Plantations in America, or on the High Seas, or the crime of Piracy."
The bal... See More
Thanks given to Clinton & Cornwallis for their victories at Charleston and Camden...
Item #666954
December 02, 1780
SUPPLEMENT TO THE TOWN & C0UNTRY MAGAZINE, 1780 Over 4 pages are taken up with "Manner of Making War Among the Indians of America" continued from an earlier issue.
Among reports from proceedings in Parliament is: "...that the thanks of the House be given to Sir Henry Clinton...Commander in Chief of his Majesty's forces in America, and to Lieut. General Charles E... See More
Letter from Benedict Arnold... Mutiny among the New Jersey troops...
Item #658550
February 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 13, 1781 Page 2 begins with a letter from Richmond signed in type by: Benedict Arnold, concerning relations with the local people of Richmond noting that: "...I have not the least intention to injure the peaceable inhabitants in their persons or property; but that every thing supplied the troops by them shall be pu... See More
Reference to the surrender of Cornwallis...
Item #673653
February 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 26, 1782 Page 3 has a letter: "To the People of Great Britain" which begins: "When I resolved to address you on our failures in the American war, a general apathy prevailed in every quarter of the kingdom..." with much more, taking over one-third of a page.
Another page mentions: "...And as the loss of Lord Cornwallis's army w... See More
Fourteen British issues from the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #674290
April 05, 1782
A group lot of 14 newspapers, the Edinburgh Advertiser, Scotland, 1782 (4); and The London Chronicle, 1782-3 (10), all complete and in good condition but I find no Revolutionary War content worth noting. They measure 9 by 12 inches.
The 'Swamp Fox' enters into a treaty with the Loyalists...
Item #644621
August 13, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 13, 1782 Page 7 has the: "Articles of Treaty Between General Marion in Behalf of the State of South Carolina, and Major Ganey [for the Loyalists] & the Inhabitants Under his Command...17th of June, 1781". This was a truce which begins: "Major Ganey and his men under his command to lay down their arms as enemies to the State, & are no... See More
Thoughts on independence for America...
Item #673703
October 17, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 17, 1782 Half of page 7 is taken up with: "American News" with the first report prefaced with: "The following correspondence took place before Washington received from the British Commissioners the offer of Unconditional Independence:" and what follows is a letter from Major General Green to the President of Congress dated at Bacon'... See More
Loyalists evacuating America...
Item #673791
January 16, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1783 Page 2 has: "By authentic advices from Charlestown [Charleston]...we are informed that preparations were making with the utmost diligence for the evacuation of this valuable possession. Thousands of the inhabitants were packing up their goods & conveying their negroes to Jamaica...All hopes of a countermand having entirely vanished, the L... See More
Eleven nice British magazines...
Item #674299
February 04, 1783
Eleven early British magazines, all complete and all in good condition: The London Magazine 1765 (3), 1783 (2); 1785 (3); The European Magazine, 1800 (1); and 2 supplement issues dated 1781 and 1799. All about 5 by 8 inches, most lacking full title/contents pages.
Fleshing out the details in the treaty with America...
Item #675007
April 17, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 17, 1783 Page 2 has some reports from the House of Commons relating to the treaty with America, particularly the trade portion. The back page has some talk concerning relations with America as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
News of peace received in America...
Item #649673
May 17, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 17, 1783 Page 2 has various items concerning America including: "...the Congress of the United States of America, we hear, have refused to ratify the Provisional Treaty of Peace till after the British troops are withdrawn from New York..." and also: "...as soon as the regular official information was received of the peace being actually... See More
News of peace received in America...
Item #673992
May 17, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 17, 1783 Page 2 has various items concerning America including: "...the Congress of the United States of America, we hear, have refused to ratify the Provisional Treaty of Peace till after the British troops are withdrawn from New York..." and also: "...as soon as the regular official information was received of the peace being actually... See More
Capital moves to Princeton due to troubles with angry soldiers over lack of pay...
Item #674607
August 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783 Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disbanded soldiery, and who...were very alarming have become ... See More
Capital moves to Princeton due to troubles with angry soldiers over lack of pay...
Item #674608
August 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783 Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disbanded soldiery, and who...were very alarming have become ... See More
Capital moves to Princeton due to troubles with angry soldiers over lack of pay...
Item #650156
August 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783 Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disbanded soldiery, and who...were very alarming have become ... See More
British evacuate New York City...
Item #672361
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 Included is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace..." between England and Spain, signed at Versailles on Sept. 3, 1783. This treaty takes nearly 2 pages & was part of the process of creating the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War in America.Also included under: "American Intelligence" is a letter from Sir Guy Carl... See More
British evacuate New York City...
Item #667950
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 Included is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace..." between England and Spain, signed at Versailles on Sept. 3, 1783. This treaty takes nearly 2 pages & was part of the process of creating the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War in America.Also included under: "American Intelligence" is a letter from Sir Guy Carl... See More
British evacuate New York City...
Item #667827
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 Included is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace..." between England and Spain, signed at Versailles on Sept. 3, 1783. This treaty takes nearly 2 pages & was part of the process of creating the treaty which ended the Revolutionary War in America.Also included under: "American Intelligence" is a letter from Sir Guy Carl... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #649227
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
Officers respond to Washington's Farewell Address... British evacuate New York City....
Item #671570
January 02, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1784 The ftpg. has a report from New York noting: "General Thomas Mifflin is chosen resident of Congress for the ensuing year, in the room of Elias Boudinot...His Excellency General Washington, by proclamation bearing the date the 4th instant, and in compliance with a resolve of Congress...has discharged all the troops in the service of the Un... See More
Uncommon to find newspapers from York, England...
Item #675031
June 24, 1784
THE YORK CHRONICLE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, England, June 24, 1784 A British newspaper from shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War, Various news of the day with a wealth of ads. A full red tax stamp appears on the front page.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear, good condition.
Letter from Ben Franklin on the Shays' Rebellion...
Item #667636
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1787 Among the articles within are: "Considerations on Religion in General" "Plan for Establishing Schools in a New Country..." which takes over 3 1/2 pages; "Of Dreaming" "Comparative View of the Animals of America and those of Europe..." which is "Extracted from Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia&... See More
Prints of the coats-of-arms of Pennsylvania & New Jersey...
Item #667588
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1787 Wuite rare that this issue still contains both of the full page plates called for. One is: "Plan of a New Machine for Raising Water by Wind" which has an accompanying article.The other is quite significant showing the: "Armorial Bearing of the State of Pennsylvania" as well as the "Armorial Bearing of the State of New Jers... See More
Exploring the pyramids of Egypt, with a foldout plate...
Item #673362
January 01, 1788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788 Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Remarks on the Descriptions of the Pyramids of Egypt" which is very early on the exploration of the pyramids. King Tut's tomb was not breached until the 1920's. Included is a nice foldout plate with 5 views of it, which of which show interior chambers.
There is a "Letter to the T... See More
Five states work on ratifying the Constitution...
Item #673470
May 01, 1788
THE NEWPORT HERALD, Rhode Island, May 1, 1788 Certainly one of the less common titles of this era.
Pages 2 and 3 have some interesting reports concerning the work in the various states towards ratifying the new Constitution, including from the states of Virginia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Maryland, and South Carolina.
The back page has an ad for: "Isaac Greenwood, Dentist", ... See More
Visiting President Washington... How he was dressed for the inauguration...
Item #658428
May 09, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 9, 1789 A great issue on the earliest days of the new federal government including most of page 2 taken up with: "Debates of Congress" from the first several weeks. The entry for May 1 notes: "The speech of the President to the two Houses yesterday was read & referred to a committee of the whole. In committee of the whole, on m... See More
An advertisement concerning the "President's Household"...
Item #668786
May 19, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 19, 1789 Being from the nation's capital at the time, and from the very beginning of the new federal government (Washington was inaugurated April 30) it is not surprising this newspaper would have an ad on page 3 headed: "The President's Household" reading: "Whereas all servants and others, employed to procure provisions or supplies ... See More
Comments on Amendments to the Constitution...
Item #658459
July 04, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1789 A great issue as one-third of the front page is taken up with: "Remarks on the First Part of the Amendments to the Federal Constitution, Moved on the 8th inst., in the House of Representatives". Included are specific references to various amendments, such as: "The first article, pursuing the republican spirit with which the Conv... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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Bunker Hill... Post-Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #675140
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
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #659435
April 22, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 22, 1790 Inside has a report of "Duels", as well as an attack by Indians, and a letter from Savannah, Georgia, beginning: "McGillivrary, there is reason to fear, is still meditating mischief of some sort or another..." amongst the Creek Indians.
Alexander McGillivray was a leader of the Creek Indians, ... See More
French Revolution: The Rights of Man, and the beginning of a new Constitution...
Item #668100
December 07, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1791 A very notable issue on the French Revolution as the front page begins with: "The French Constitution, Revised, Amended and Finally Decreed by the National Assembly".
It begins with the historic "Declaration Of The Rights of a Man and a Citizen" which includes all 17 Articles (there were several iterations but the essence of each ... See More
Two front page George Washington script signatures...
Item #673466
June 23, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1792 Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress and a “Resolve”, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display. Over 2 front page columns are on: “Reflections On the State of the Union”.
Page 2 has a report from London on the: “Arrest of ... See More
Josiah Flagg, Jr... King Louis... Death of General Burgoyne...
Item #675309
September 22, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 22, 1792 Front page has: "Proclamation, By The King Of The Frenchmen, Upon The Dangers Of The Country", signed in type: Louis. Page 2 has a Proclamation signed in type: Louis. Listed among the deaths on pg. 3 is: "In London, Lieut.-Gen. Burgoyne". Page three has a nice ad by Josiah Flagg, junior, Surgeon Dentist. The ad includes man... See More
Washington re-elected... Report from Botany Bay...
Item #673368
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1793 There are several items of interest, one of which is several pages on the: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" with much text on what should be the fate of Louis XVI.This is followed by: "The Last Will and Testament of His Late Most Christian Majesty" which has near the beginning: "I... See More
Washington responds to the Baltimore Mechanical Society...
Item #669134
June 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793 Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.
Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.
Four pages, very nice condition.
A magazine from 1790's Boston...
Item #667743
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793 The front page has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a blockhead proves tedious to a company. A man of the world presently comprehends whether he ought to stay or go; and knows to a moment the time it is fit for him to leave those who wish him at a distance..."with much more. The balance o... See More
From when the capital of the United States was here...
Item #675222
January 24, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1794 A fine example of a newspaper from the city which was the capital of the United States at the time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The ftpg. is filled with ads including a $100 Reward" ad for a runaway, while news reports are on the inside pages. More ads on the back page.
Four pages with never-trimmed margins (de... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #665216
April 08, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 8, 1794 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 federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margin, very nice condition.
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