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Washington occupies New York City as the British evacuate...
Item #671776
January 16, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 16, 1784 Page 4 has a report noting in part: "...Admiral Digby...having quitted the American command. The troops which lately occupied New York, in consequence of the orders of Sir Guy Carleton evacuated that garrison on the 26th & 27th of November last, at which time General Washington, at the head of a detachment of the American army, took ... See More
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
Item #671777
February 13, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784 Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishment takes place...different bodies...of the different colonies, and jealousy o... See More
The election of Washington as the first President, and so much more...
Item #646966
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), April, 1789 A very significant issue, and one of a few magazines or newspapers with the text reporting the actions of Congress formally counting the votes for the first President of the United States. Near the back are several pages of the: "Proceedings of Congress", the first headed: "Brief Sketch of the Most Interesting of the Proceedings... See More
Making tobacco... Wilberforce on slavery...
Item #659062
August 05, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 5, 1789 The front page has: "Extracts From American Essays--On The Manufacture Of Tobacco." Page 2 has: "Extracts from the Instructions of some of the Bailiwicks in France relating to the Abolition of the Slave Trade".
A page 3 item says: "Mr. Wilberforce in an energetic pathetic and ingenious speech enforced his plan for... See More
Why the President needs a title...
Item #677119
November 21, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 21, 1789 The front page has an interesting item stating the reason for needing a formal title for the President of the United States so as not to be confused with presidents of other institutions.
Page 3 has a report concerning the arrival of the President in New York with comments on the conclusion of his trip through the eastern states.
Four pages... 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
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
An "Extraordinary" issue of this title...
Item #659436
April 23, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Boston, April 23, 1790 An uncommon single sheet "Extra" printing outside the regular cycle of this newspaper.
Half of the front page is taken up with detailed reports from the: "Congress of America" carrying over to page 2 as well.
Four pages, single sheet, very nice condition.
Henry Knox and Alexander Hamilton... Last issue in New York...
Item #659331
October 13, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 13, 1790 This issue might be more desirable for what's in the dateline rather than in the text, as this was the last issue of this famous newspaper to be published in New York City. When the nation's capital moved from New York to Philadelphia this newspaper moved as well as it was the "voice" of the government to all who r... See More
A rare printing of Hamilton's greatest work: "Report on Manufactures"...
Item #670502
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, January, 1792 (with historic Supplement II)* Report on the Subject of Manufactures (Report on Manufactures)
* The magnum opus of Alexander Hamilton
* First United States Treasury Secretary
The most significant content is found within the Appendix II which is included (but typically missing).
This Appendix has a wealth of "Public Pape... See More
Washington's concerns about apportioning numbers for Congress...
Item #677133
April 07, 1792
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1792 Page 3 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning his thoughts on apportioning representatives for the House according troy he first census. Hid notes his two objections. Signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.
Death & funeral of the famed John Paul Jones...
Item #675891
October 10, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1792 On the front page in the last column is an official letter from an American officer in Paris announcing the death of the famous naval officer, John Paul Jones.
It is interesting to note that the letter states that the American minister ordered: "Jones' body ...to be interred in the most private manner, and at the least possible expence...&q... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington & others...
Item #669113
April 06, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 6, 1793 The front page has a lengthy Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes" signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.
Inside has content on the French Revolution.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Item #669052
February 20, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 20, 1794 Pages 1 and 2 contain an Act of the Mass. legislature as well as a document, both signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has the latest report from Paris on the French Revolution, and page 3 has a report beginning: "A revolution is on foot in Louisiana. French inhabitants on the west side of the river Mississippi...ar... See More
Honors to Ben Franklin... No more slave trade...
Item #676828
March 01, 1794
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1794 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back two pages contains news items of the day.
Among the articles are: "A Humorous Description of Mortality, said to be written by the late Jonathan Swift...". Also a lengthy: "Extract from the Journal of the Society of 1789...the following Eulog... See More
Washington, Adams, & Jefferson on the front page...
Item #679342
November 22, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 22, 1794 The front page has an entire column taken up with an Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate the Claims to Invalid Pensions" signed at its conclusion by: Go. Washington, as well as John Adams and Th. Jefferson. There is an ink spot in this Act.
Four pages, a tear repair in the bottom half not close to the mentioned content, otherwise good.... See More
Address signed by Sam Adams...
Item #665059
January 26, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1795 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an: "Address" to the Mass. legislature by the govern, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Mention is also made of an "illumination" celebration in Boston in honor of George Washington.
The back page has an ad for a lottery: "For the Improvement of the Federal City" then u... See More
Handsome newspaper from the era...
Item #679560
March 31, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, March 31, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
June 16, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
President Washington unites all patriotic hearts...
Item #679034
November 04, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1795 Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting: "The President has returned here from Mount Vernon. The reception he every where meets shews he unites in him all patriotic hearts...".
Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665478
December 19, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795 Over half of the front page is taken up with the "President's Address" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" as it is headed, is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clo... See More
Washington plans to retire...
Item #669555
October 05, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 5, 1796 Inside has a report beginning: "We learn, with the most sensible grief, that...old tried friend, Gen. WASHINGTON, the best, the most virtuous & the greatest man in the world, has evidenced his intention to resign, to retire to the calm & undisturbed walks of private life..." with more.
Four pages, handsome m... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665553
February 10, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 10, 1797 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including three illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, stains at the spine m... See More
Washington's last Act of Congress?
Item #669096
May 24, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 24, 1797 age 3 has an Act of Congress, repealing in part the: "Act Concerning Duties on Spirits Distilled within the U.S..." with more, signed in type by the President: George Washington. This was likely his last document signed as president, March 3, as Adams was inaugurated March 4.
Page 3 also has the full text of Preside... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #679514
June 22, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 22, 1797 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue ap... See More
Arrival of a slave ship at Savannah...
Item #677328
September 23, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York Sept. 23, 1797 Page 3 has an interesting report from Savannah with a tongue-in-check heading: "The Land Of Liberty!! A Curiosity!!!", the report noting: "Just arrived from Cape Mount on the ...coast of Africa, the ship Agenoria, Edward Boss, master, with a prime cargo of assorted SLAVES. The sale of which will commence on M... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216
(5)AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665609
January 13, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 13, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796... See More
President John Adams responds...
Item #676377
July 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 14, 1798 The front page has an extract of the President's answer to the Address of the (Society of) Cincinnati of Pennsylvania, signed in type: John Adams. Also has his answer to an address from the Legislature of New Hampshire, signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.
John Adams' state-of-the-union address... Building the frigate Boston...
Item #679505
December 19, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1798 Over half of the front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with: "The President's Speech" signed in italic type: John Adams. This is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington and continues to this day.
In a brief preface is a report about those who witnessed the speech, beginning:... See More
The young U.S. Navy... The President's palace...
Item #676388
December 29, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 29, 1798 Page 2 has a chart headed: "American Navy" being a: "List of Vessels In Service" noting the number of guns of commander of each.
It begins with the "United States" "Constitution" and "Constellation" then 12 other vessels, followed by a list of ship that are "Building" and locations of each.... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
(5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
Launch of the U.S. brig President Adams...
Item #679233
August 07, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 7, 1799 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Robespierre--The Detested", the famous name from the French Revolution.
A page 2 item from Pittsburgh has: "A new brig, the property of the United States, called President Adams, was launched on Rouge River, six miles from Detroit...She carries 18 guns & is remarkably ha... See More
Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...
Item #672566
June 28, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 28, 1800 Page 3 has a report from the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: Paul Revere.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Jefferson's state-of-the-Union address to the Congress...
Item #667474
December 18, 1801
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 18, 1801 Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" being Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address.
Interesting that it was not delivered in person but rather was distributed in paper form to members of Congress, with the address prefaced by a letter from the President stating why he chose to do this.
The lengthy add... See More
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #649304
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A typical "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring mercury in the masthead. Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
The Treaty of Amiens is a temporary lull in the French Revolutionary Wars...
Item #666978
May 18, 1802
BALANCE &COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 18, 1802 Breaking news on page 7is headed: "PEACE! ! !" with the report reading: "We have received OFFICIAL INFORMATION that the DEFINITIVE TREATY WAS SIGNED AT AMIENS ON THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MARCH, by the Plenipotentiaries of England, France, Spain and the Batavian Republic".
This was the Treaty of Amiens which
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The Jefferson/Callender situation...
Item #675069
September 30, 1802
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 30, 1802 One of the more decorative mastheads of the early 19th century.
Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "Callender's Fine"...Of The Facts" concerning Thomas Jefferson pardoning the charges against James Callender, a one-time ally of Jefferson in attacks against John Adams.
The report notes in part: "..... See More
America's first ventriloquist... Honoring Commodore Truxton...
Item #675070
November 23, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Nov. 23, 1802 Inside has an interesting article headed: "Mr. Rannie" with nice text on: "The celebrated ventriloquist..." with much on him. A website notes that Mr. Rannie is generally considered to be the first ventriloquist in America.
The same page has a brief report: "Tribute To Valor" celebrating co... See More
Uncommon and decorative title...
Item #677301
January 15, 1803
THE WESTMINSTER JOURNAL & OLD BRITISH SPY, London, Jan. 15, 1803 I am not sure we've ever offered this title before. Two nice engravings in the masthead and a partial red tax stamp at the top.
Mostly British reports including an account of a mutiny.
Four pages, close-trimmed at the bottom affects some of the last lines at the bottom of the pages. Otherwise good condition.... See More
Very early Charleston...
Item #679563
January 15, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 15, 1803 A volume I issue (number 6) of this famous title from the South. The front page begins with the "Prospectus" of the newspaper, focusing on its intent, purpose, and style of the newspaper. Inside has an ad for slaves for sale, and one for a reward for a runaway slave.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, damp stain at ... See More
Full text of the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #674389
October 31, 1803
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, October 31, 1803 The complete text of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, with both conventions, is found on page 2. It is prefaced with an article headed: "Louisiana Treaty!" noting in part: "Yesterday...the Senate ratified the Louisiana Treaty, 24 votes in the affirmative and seven in the negative...We congratulate our fellow citizens on the pro... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #649289
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and condition of the is... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
(5) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy. Average condition. The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the years noted.... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #649276
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807...
Item #668138
November 23, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1807 Page 3 has content concerning the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair with the British, including a lengthy letter signed in type by: Stephen Decatur, Jr.
Four pages, nice condition.
Early from Richmond...
Item #679328
February 23, 1808
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 23, 1808 The top of the front page has a $100 Reward" ad for a runaway Black man, with further details.
Various news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Four pages some damp staining, generally good.
Oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States...
Item #649235
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, 1809-1810 A lot of eight issues of the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. Each with occasional foxing; otherwise nice. Great to have from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The image shows the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the specified time-frame.... See More
Early and uncommon title from Baltimore...
Item #676875
August 17, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Aug. 17, 1811 A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the front page ads is: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which the highest price in cash will be paid."
The back page has: "150 Dollars Rewa... See More
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #679237
November 01, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, Nov. 1, 1811 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. This issue was published during h... See More
The War of 1812...
Item #649218
(10) A lot of ten newspapers of a blend of various folio-size and non-folio-size newspapers (various titles), all containing news on The War of 1812. Average condition with mild wear and foxing; not damaged or 2nd rate. A great set of historic issues at a very reasonable price.
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