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Toasting the President's birthday... Reports from the West...
Item #668177
March 02, 1795
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 2, 1795 Page 2 has one-third of a column taken up with reports on the celebration of President Washington's birthday, including a list of 15 toasts to him.
Also on page 2 are reports from Fort Washington concerning Indians, and then reports from: "The Western Posts" on situations at Oswego, Niagara, Detroit, and Michilimackinac.
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Indians want peace...
Item #659398
April 08, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 8, 1795 Page 3 has a report beginning: "Dispatches from General Wayne...inform that the famous Shawnees Chief called Blue Jacket, with a number of Chiefs and Warriors belonging to the Shawanees and Delawares, arrived at Head-Quarters...bearing a flag and suing for peace..." with more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, various... See More
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
Sam Adams writes to his legislature...
Item #660397
June 25, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 25, 1795 Page 2 has a letter to the Mass. legislature concerning French ships in Mass. ports, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
Script signature of George Washington... Paul Revere mention...
Item #668112
September 12, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 12, 1795 The front page has: "Answer Of The President of the United States, to the Selectmen of Charlestown." The two paragraph reply discusses his assent to the treaty between the United States and Great-Britain, signed in script type: Geo. Washington.
Page 3 has an ad for the "Grand Lodge" of the local Masons which
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666802
October 26, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 26, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, most of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages... See More
Handsome masthead...
Item #669548
November 11, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 11, 1795 Page 2 has reports from: "France, National Convention" taking over half of the page. Page 3 has reports from "Kentucky" Virginia" "New York" "Norfolk" and elsewhere.
This is the newspaper by the famed printer Isaiah Thomas. Four pages, decorative masthead, good condition.
John Jay and General Anthony Wayne...
Item #668600
February 20, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 20, 1796 Beginning on page 1 & concluding on pg. 2 is a: "Letter from Governor Jay" which concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, signed by him in type: John Jay. Page 2 also has a report from the N.Y. Assembly which includes a Resolve signed by the governor: John Jay.
The back page has a letter from the city of York, Pa.,... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #670869
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
Very displayable... Four George Washington script signatures...
Item #671145
March 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796 The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams.
One of the Acts is: "...for allowing compensation to the members of the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States...&... See More
George Washington script signatures... Paul Revere...
Item #671157
May 04, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1796 The ftpg. contains two Acts of Congress with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One takes over a full column and is: "An Act for Establishing Trading Houses with the Indian Tribes" (see for the beginning).
Among the front page ads is one for: "Church Bells....By Paul Revere..." with further detail
Four pa... See More
Huge list of pensioners, signed in script type by President Washington...
Item #668126
May 14, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1796 Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress: "An ACT Authorizing & Directing the Secretary at War to Place Certain Persons therein named on the Pension List", with a huge list of names (great for genealogical purposes). It completes at the top of page 2 where it is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.&nb... See More
Washington letter to Congress...
Item #668128
June 04, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 4, 1796 Page 2 has: "A message...received from the President of the United States..." to Congress, beginning: "The measures now in operation for taking possession of the posts of Detroit and Machilimachinac..." with more, signed in type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, good condition.
Script signature of George Washington on the front page...
Item #665505
July 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1796 Over half of the front page is taken up with the full text from Congress of: "An ACT to Ascertain & For the Military Establishment of the United States" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. This was one of very few newspapers which used script type when printing documents or letters from President Washington, ... See More
Washington suspends building codes... Napoleon Buonaparte...
Item #668632
July 09, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 9, 1796 Page 2 has an interesting document headed: "By the President of the United States" concerning the suspension of two building codes in Washington, D.C. in an attempt to spur development, signed in type: Geo. Washington.
Pages 2 and 4 contain six letters each signed in type: Buonaparte on his latest military efforts.
Fou... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
Item #668735
November 18, 1796
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1796 A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Page 3 has a chart of election results for Preside... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670662
December 08, 1796
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 19, 1797 If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, good condition.
Presidential votes...
Item #668183
December 12, 1796
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 12, 1796 Page 3 has the report of the "Federal Elections, President, etc." for the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, noting the count for Adams, Pinckney, Jefferson, & Burr.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very handsome masthead, nice condition. Printed on rather thick-stock newsprint.
Presidential election report...
Item #660448
December 31, 1796
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Dec. 31, 1796 A quite rare title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 43 years. It published for exactly one year.
Page 3 has a report headed: "Election of the President, In Tennessee" showing the votes in that state.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a bit irregular at the spine, some foxing, good condition.
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665554
February 11, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 11, 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
John Adams' farewell address to his fellow senators...
Item #668775
February 17, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 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.
Page 3 has most of a column taken up with John Adams' farewell speech to his fellow Senators upon his leaving the post of President of Senate to assume the Presidency of the United States. A notable document.
Four p... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #660384
June 10, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 10, 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
John Hancock... Launching the ship Constitution as a theatrical piece...
Item #670186
November 02, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 2, 1797 The ftpg. contains a letter signed in type by: John Hancock. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with various news & political reports.
Page 3 has an ad for what appears to be a theatrical presentation titled "The Launch" of the ship Constitution, with various details. Four pages, a handsome masthead, lig... 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.
Concerning the XYZ Affair... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #668900
March 06, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 6, 1798 Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning XYZ Affair with France that would lead to the Quasi War. It includes several letters relating to the situation, one signed by the 3 American commissioners: Pinckney, Marshall, and Gerry.
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspape... See More
Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...
Item #665938
May 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 The ftpg. has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams. Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when the most conciliating measures which ... See More
18th century runaway slave ads...
Item #672207
May 22, 1798
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 22, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Slaves advertisements
Front page has two runway slave advertisements. See images for details.
News of the day with several other interesting ads. Four pages, untrimmed and very nice condition.... See More
Beauty of the frigate Constitution... Letters from President John Adams...
Item #668909
July 10, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 10, 1798
* USS Constitution - 1st year of service
* Captain Samuel Nicholson
Page 2 has a letter to the militia of Morris County, New Jersey, signed by the President: John Adams.
Then an address from the legislature of New Hampshire to the President, with his reply signed; John Adams.
Page 2 also has: "Frigate Constitution&... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
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.
Napoleon abandons his efforts in Egypt...
Item #670147
July 27, 1799
THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE OR NORWICH GAZETTE, England, July 27, 1799 The masthead features a nice engraving. Various news from throughout England plus the back page has: "Total Defeat Of Buonaparte" which notes in part: "...from Chezar Ghazi Achmed Pacha...General Buonaparte had entirely ceased since the beginning of May to fire upon the fortress..." with much more concerning... See More
Editorializing on Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #669384
April 02, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, April 2, 1801 The front page begins with a review of Jefferson's recent inaugural address, beginning: "While reading the speech of Mr. Jefferson, every American must feel an indignation that within the United States, there are men, so lost to every honorary principle as to calumniate a character so truly amiable and respectable..." with much more.
P... 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.
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670968
January 05, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Jan. 5, 1802 Starting on page 2 & taking all of page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number I" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in ... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666959
February 23, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 23, 1802 Half of page 3 is taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VIII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton. A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton... See More
DeWitt Clinton in a duel: great account...
Item #666989
August 10, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Aug. 10, 1802 Pages & 7 contain a detailed account of a duel involving DeWitt Clinton, famous politician and principal promoter of the Erie Canal.
The report begins: "A duel was fought, on Saturday se'nnight, on the New-Jersey shore, opposite New York, between the Hon. DEWITT CLINTON and JOHN SWARTWOUT..." &am... See More
DeWitt Clinton in a duel: great account...
Item #666990
August 10, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Aug. 10, 1802 Pages & 7 contain a detailed account of a duel involving DeWitt Clinton, famous politician and principal promoter of the Erie Canal.
The report begins: "A duel was fought, on Saturday se'nnight, on the New-Jersey shore, opposite New York, between the Hon. DEWITT CLINTON and JOHN SWARTWOUT..." &am... See More
Jefferson writes to Callender...
Item #667563
October 15, 1802
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 15, 1802 Page 2 contains a letter datelined from Monticello, Sept. 6, 1799, signed in type by: Th. Jefferson, sent to publisher James Callender, with whom he had a very contentious relationship.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Very early Charleston...
Item #670040
February 10, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 10, 1803 A volume I issue (number 28) of this famous title from the South. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, one appearing on page 3 headed: "Prime Negroes For Sale" with details.
Four pages, spotted foxing, nice condition.
Jefferson on navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #667461
August 13, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1803 Page 2 has a letter of reply from the President to the state of Ohio concerning issues relating to the navigation of the Mississippi River. It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Mention of a ship Hannah: "...seized...at Wilmington, N.C. for having received on board 7 negroes at Cape Francois and landed them at Savannah, Ga. for sale."... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #667486
October 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston Oct. 26, 1803 Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "MESSAGE" of Thomas Jefferson to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address signed by him in italic type: Th. Jefferson.
Not surprisingly, most of Jefferson's address is concerning the Louisiana Purchase, a timely event near the end of 1803. One bit includes:... 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.
From Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #649289
BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1808-1809 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 issu... See More
Much naval reporting in this early Richmond paper...
Item #669466
February 19, 1808
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 19, 1808 The front page has various reports from Europe on the Napoleonic War. Page 2 has several naval reports concerning American ships detained at Algiers, as well as: "Deserters" which relates to the attack on he ship Chesapeake by the frigate Leopard, then several correspondences from Rear Admiral Isaac Coffin concerning the sloop o... See More
Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667303
June 22, 1808
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1808 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports concerning the Embargo including: "President's Answer" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is followed by: "To His Excellency Thomas Jefferson" which carries over to page 2.
Four pages, handsome masthead, slightly irregular at the spine, nice condition.... See More
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
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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America is about to declare war...
Item #670877
June 03, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 3, 1812 Page 2 has a notable report headed: "War with England!" stating: "A letter has been received in town from a Senator of the United States, dated May 28th, which says, The Committee of the Senate on Foreign Affairs have agreed unanimously [Mr. Lloyd being absent] to recommend a Declaration of War against---England."
Three weeks lat... See More
Accomplishments of the frigate Chesapeake...
Item #664858
April 12, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 12, 1813 The ftpg. has 4 Acts of Congress, two of them relating to the War of 1812.
Other items on the war include: "Indisputable Evidence of British Barbarity" "Treasonable" "Gun-Boats" "Military Movements" "The Chesapeake Frigate" with a report of its naval accomplishments; "The Brave Crew of the C... See More
Latest reports on the War of 1812...
Item #626665
July 13, 1813
THE WAR, New York, July 13, 1813 The front page has: "Progress of the War In Virginia--Smithfield Attacked--British Monsters--Alarm--Alacrity of the Citizens--and Safety of the City". Inside contains: "The Chesapeake" "A Proclamation" signed: George Prevost (see); "Affair at Beaver Dams" "Capture of the British Tender Eagle" "North-Weste... See More
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P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
