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Pre-Stamp Act to just prior to the Revolutionary War...
Item #649252
THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each 8 pages & in nice condition.
Pirates are hanged in Martinique...
Item #667019
June 14, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1765 Page 6 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston and Savannah containing various news reports. One bit notes: "...from Martinico...he saw three pirates hanged there; eleven others were also condemned. They belonged to a pirate sloop of six carriage guns...".
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, go... See More
Boundary troubles with the Cherokee Indians...
Item #666937
July 17, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1766 An inside page has reports datelined from Charleston, Philadelphia and Annapolis, dealing with various unrelated items.
An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the limits between their lands & those
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An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the limits between their lands & those
News from NewYork City...
Item #670149
November 03, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 3, 1766 Page 2 is mostly taken up with news reports headed: "America" with datelines from Martinique and New York, the latter having details concerning a trial.
Four pages, handsome masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1767-68 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from the year the Stamp Act was repealed and just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various ne... See More
Early Florida mention...
Item #670139
September 12, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 12, 1767 Page 2 has a report noting that Halifax, Nova Scotia, has: "...upwards of 300 houses have been built in that place within the course of two years...".
Another page has a report taken from "The South Carolina Gazette", mostly taken up with of the Lt. Governor of West Florida which includes: "...What most other Colonie... See More
Creating the Mason-Dixon Line: map of America...
Item #667277
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1769 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice full page map of the Chesapeake region showing parts of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all of Delaware.The inset in the lower right corner reads: "A Map of that Part of America where a Degree of Latitude was Measured for the Royal Society: By Cha. Mason, & ... See More
Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #648488
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "public squa
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Ben Franklin appointed agent...
Item #667014
December 19, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
Focused on the interests of women...
Item #670212
THE LADY'S MAGAZINE, (London", May, 1772 Formatted very much like the famous "Gentleman's Magazine" but obviously filled with woman's concerns near the back are news reports from England, and other places in Europe.A full page allegorical plate is present: "The Unexpected Return".
Lacking the full title/contents page.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 ... See More
The precedent-setting case of American slave James Somersett...
Item #667833
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1773 Certainly the most historically significant item in this issue is: "An Argument in the Case of James Somersett, a Negro, Lately Determined in the court...attempted to be Demonstrated the Present Unlawfulness of Domestic Slavery in England" which takes about a full page.This case involves James Somersett, an American slave purcha... See More
The deception of Sarah Wilson: "sister" of Queen Charlotte of England...
Item #659889
June 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1773 The most intriguing article is that headed: "America" near the back of the issue. It is the story of Sarah Wilson, who passed herself off as the sister of Queen Charlotte, wife of George III. There is a website about her fascinating deception as well as a book about her life.
The full page plate of "William Lord Russell" is the on... See More
Inhabitants of New Zealand... Plate of Algernon Sidney...
Item #659890
July 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1773 Near the back is a nearly full column report headed: "America - New York". Also an article: "Interesting Anecdotes of the Life of Algernon Sydney, the English Patriot" as well as a full page plate of him. Sidney was an English politician who was accused of platting against the life of Charles II, for which he would be executed.
Ov... See More
The "2nd" Boston Tea Party...
Item #670470
May 01, 1774
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, May, 1774 Formatted much like the 'Gentleman's Magazine" but a much less common title.
The most notable report is the historic reporting of the "2nd Boston Tea Party" which mentions: "...a number of persons entered the brig Fortune, Capt. Gorham, who arrived from London on the preceding day, and stove 28 and a half chests ... See More
The petition of the American Congress to the King...
Item #667960
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1775
This issue has a nice variety of pre-Revolutionary War content including a "Genuine Copy of the Petition from the American General Congress to his Majesty". The explicit but deferentially-worded petition, which is quite detailed taking close to 3 pages, contains a list of grievances and more, and closes with: "We therefore most ea
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This issue has a nice variety of pre-Revolutionary War content including a "Genuine Copy of the Petition from the American General Congress to his Majesty". The explicit but deferentially-worded petition, which is quite detailed taking close to 3 pages, contains a list of grievances and more, and closes with: "We therefore most ea
Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...
Item #655592
July 14, 1775
VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Siege of Boston
* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonia... See More
The latest news from America on the Revolutionary War...
Item #670461
November 01, 1775
TOWN AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, November, 1775 Formatted very much like 'Gentleman's Magazine' but a much less common title.
There are various "Political Debates" on the military situation in America and what it might take to be victorious, portions shown in the photos. Included are "Debates on the Land Tax ill as it relates to funding for the war in America.
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Capture of Ethan Allen....
Item #663891
November 16, 1775
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE OR EDINBURGH AMUSEMENT, Scotland, Nov. 16, 1775 Inside has a letter to the King noting in part: "...with equal sorrow & surprise that we find ourselves called upon to express our abhorrence & detestation of those rebellious violences into which some of your majesty's subjects on the continent of America have been unhappily deluded..." with more.
Und... See More
Lengthy account of the siege upon Quebec...
Item #617710
October 19, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1776
* Battle of Quebec w/ Benedict Arnold
* American Revolutionary War
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Page 2 has a letter from "A soldier" mentioning: "As the public have, no doubt, rec... See More
Battle of White Plains... Franklin in France...
Item #659508
December 19, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 19, 1776 The front page has a report noting: "Dr. Benjamin Franklin is arrived at Paris. He left Philadelphia on the 31st of October & arrived at Nantz last Friday in one of the American armed ships of 18 guns...is said Dr. Franklin has carried to the French Court the ratification of a treaty, which Mr. Deane has been some time negociating betw... See More
Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #649259
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five issues of this famous newspaper, one each from 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years in and around the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 1st and somewhat 2nd-rate issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during this formative period in world history. Most are 4 pages, a... See More
Great accounts of the war in New Jersey & elsewhere... Washington named Lord Protector...
Item #659726
March 18, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING-POST, England, March 18, 1777 Pages 3 and 4 contains much news concerning the war in America including: "...We are in daily expectation of a visit from 7000 New England forces on their march to this place...that General Howe had drawn all the forces off Long Island to New York to protect that city. The King's army have evacuated all Jersey north of Amboy..." ... See More
Much on taxation... noting the 4th of July...
Item #666883
April 29, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 29, 1777 Page 3 has an item noting: "...reported so far as relate to government mention that after a large detachment of the King's troops on the island had been sent as a reinforcement to Gen. Howe's army in the Jerseys, the rebels had made several attempts to repossess themselves and drive away the King's forces...they retired without c... See More
Americans have Cornwallis surrounded...
Item #659884
May 31, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 31, 1777 Much of page 2 is taken up with reports on the debates in the House o Lords which includes various discussion on the situation in America. Page 3 has: "...that Lord Cornwallis, with 8000 men...are surrounded by the Americans...The Americans have also erected strong batteries along the shore of Rariton River...General Howe have been embarked... See More
Ben Franklin in Paris... Preparing for battle in New Jersey... Judaica...
Item #666898
June 14, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1777 A report from Paris begins: "Thursday last Dr. Franklin had an interview with Lord Stormont; the conversation lasted three hours..." and a bit further down is mention that "...an American privateer bound to Boston...had a packet of letters on board from Dr. Franklin for the Congress. These letters are said to contain assurances that... See More
Washington and Howe, and more...
Item #660019
October 02, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 2, 1777 Page 3 has a report from London beginning: "An officer in General Howe's army has written to his wife in Dublin a very melancholy account of the late expedition of the Howes...found themselves repulsed by General Washington's whole army. The conflict was sharp & after prodigies of valour on both sides the British troops were obl... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #660039
May 01, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1778 There is much on discussions in Parliament, one bit including: "...With regard to the American independency, if the Americans could be persuaded to give up the idea, he would be one of the first to vote for retaining them dependent on the sovereignty of Great Britain; but as he was confined they would not, he was anxious to keep them as alli... See More
Battle at Bordentown... Washington's sympathetic letter to Burgoyne...
Item #660040
June 01, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1778 Near the back are 1 1/2 pages headed: "American Affairs". Included is a letter signed by: W. Howe announcing his replacement, Sir Henry Clinton, has arrived, and Howe will soon be leaving for England. He also comments on recent military events under his leadership.
Also included is a nice account of the battle at Bordentown, New Jerse... See More
Broadside edition on the Battle of Ushant...
Item #671770
August 03, 1778
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, Aug. 3, 1778 A rare single sheet broadside edition (printed on the front side only), published outside the normal printing schedule due to an historic report.
This issue has the details of the Battle of Ushant, fought between French & British fleets 100 miles west of Ushant, a French island at the mouth of the English Channel off the north-west... See More
A middle-ground approach to the war in America...
Item #658972
February 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 6, 1779 The back page has a brief yet very interesting report: "The total abandonment of America has brought on some little struggles in the Cabinet within these few days. Some were so frugal & conscientious to talk of the expense and the impracticability of holding it. Others still asked for more money and more blood. A middle course is said t... See More
Revolutionary War in the Caribbean...
Item #670193
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1779 There are some news reports near the back of the issue including various intelligence on naval events in the Caribbean relating to the Revolutionary.Both plates called for are present, including a nice print of the Casterig Stone Circle in Keswick, England, with a related article. The other is a print of the "Princess Royal".
Complete in... See More
The siege of Pondicherry, India...
Item #663034
March 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, March 18, 1779 The entire issue is taken up with various reports concerning the Siege of Pondicherry, a military action in India which was part of the Anglo-French War. Included is: "Capitulation for Pondicherry" which includes all 26 Articles of the capitulation signed in type by Hector Munro and Edward Vernon at the "camp before Pon... See More
Latest news on the war, in a rare newspaper...
Item #658715
July 01, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 1, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #16 issue.
The front page has a report about the precarious situation of the American currency. Also ... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #671801
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warriors; t... See More
Death of Captain James Cook in Hawaii... Benjamin Franklin...
Item #667946
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Jan., 1780 This issue contains in the "Historical Chronicle" near the back the report as shown in the photos, a significant announcement of the death of Captain Cook, reading in part: "...gives the melancholy account of the celebrated Capt. Cooke, late commander of that sloop (Resolution), with four of his private mariners, having been kil... See More
An "Extra" issue on the Battle of Martinique...
Item #663734
May 25, 1780
THE LONDON GAZETTE--EXTRAORDINARY, England, May 25, 1780 "Extraordinary" issues were printed outside the normal printing schedule when notable news needed to get to the public as quickly as possible.
This extraordinary issue is entirely taken up with the report on the Battle of Martinique, including the letter from Sir George Rodney to Mr. Stephens, dated on board the Sandwich nea... See More
Much on the latest reports from the Revolutionary War...
Item #666950
September 01, 1780
THE TOWN & C0UNTRY MAGAZINE, London, September, 1780 A half column is taken up with an: "Extract from a Letter by a Female Indian in America, to the Ladies of New York" from 1754.
Inside has over 5 pages taken up with a continued & detailed account of the latest from Revolutionary War headed: "The Rise and Progress of the Present Unhappy War in America". Some fin... See More
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
Item #649287
FASCINATING DOCUMENT for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches.Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The photo is re... See More
Much on events in the South: General Greene & others...
Item #658553
March 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 13, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Events in the South
Most of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the: "Account of the Examination& Commitment of John Trumbull, for High Treason", some of the "rebel governor" of Connecticut who was ... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #667939
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold. This is his detailed report on the taking of New London... See More
Washington offers pardon to deserters from the army...
Item #658844
March 05, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 5, 1782
* Rare Revolutionary War publication
* General George Washington pardons
The feature of this issue is the: "PROCLAMATION" which appears near the top of page 2, signed in type by: George Washington. It mentions in part: "Whereas there is good reason to believe that there are many deserters from t... See More
Inquiring as to why Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown...
Item #671974
March 11, 1782
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 11, 1782 The top of page 2 has a report from the House of Lords concerning: "...summoned to go into an enquiry on the causes of the loss of Lord Cornwallis's army at York Town...the opinion of this committee that a principal cause of the loss of the army under the command of Earl Cornwallis at York Town arose from the want of a sufficie... See More
Very descriptive of St. Lucia...
Item #660235
April 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1782 Inside has over a full page article: "An Account of the Island of St. Lucia" which is very descriptive. The accompanying map called for is lacking. The other plate called for is lacking as well.
Complete in 56 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Formatted very much like the Gentleman's Magazine but a much more s... See More
The Captain Huddy and Captain Asgill affair...
Item #644609
July 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has a nice accounting of the controversial hanging of American patriot Capt. Huddy and the resulting Asgill Affair including: "...Capt. Lippencot (the executioner of Capt. Huddy) was under trial of a court martial...that he would be condemned & punished; for it has been proved that he deliberately... See More
Ben Franklin and John Jay in Paris...
Item #644612
July 23, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1782 Page 4 has letter No. III of: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War...", which begins: "The Americans were the first in opening the campaign in 1777. Their army was collected toward the end of May at the camp at Middlebrook..." with a great deal of fine content on the conduct of the Revolutionary War, taking all of pg. ... See More
Celebrating news of peace... Loyalists not happy...
Item #649646
April 05, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 5, 1783 Page 5 has a notable report: "...Capt. Humphries, from New York to London...sailed from New York...and the Captain says that on the morning of the said day, peace was proclaimed at New York and Valley Forge, in consequence of advices from Europe; that the preliminaries had been signed the 20th of January; he adds, that the murmurs & disco... See More
Trouble in dealing with the Loyalists...
Item #651233
November 06, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783
* Closing events of the Revolutionary War
The ftpg. has a letter from Philadelphia noting in part: "The arts of factious demagogues have hitherto prevented a calm consideration of those articles of the treaty that respect the Loyalists...certain obnoxious characters that it is imagined will not he permitted to return."
Page 7 has: "... 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
Ben Franklin is well at 85... Rare mention of John Witherspoon...
Item #671785
June 29, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 29, 1784 Page 4 has a brief item noting: "The celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin was on 'Change to-day, and looks remarkably well for one of the age of 85; he appeared to be in high spirits."
Page 3 mentions in part: "...arrived here [Edinburgh] the Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, late a member of the American Congress...several gentlemen gave... See More
First image of a balloon flight in any periodical? "Peter the Wild Boy"...
Item #668650
February 01, 1785
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1785 Perhaps the most notable content is the foldout plate with various images, the largest of which is a terrific engraving of: "The Flight of M. Blanchard and Dr. Jeffries from Dover Castle" to France, as noted at the bottom of the title/contents page.
This was the very first crossing of the English Channel by balloon, and co... See More
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