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Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
HMS Victory lost at sea...
Item #666212
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1744 * HMS Victory has been lost... 255 years later it is found!
Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report referencing the sinking of the British ship H.M.S. Victory. A report dated February 5, 2009 from the "Best Syndication News" service brings this event into the 21st century with its breaking news reading:... See More
King of England angered that the King of France considers him the "pretended" king...
Item #666141
September 22, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1701 Acknowledging the recent death of King James II (in Paris on Sept. 16), page 2 has report from "Loo" in England: "His Majesty being informed that the French King has, upon the death of the late King James, declared the pretended Prince of Wales King of England, Scotland, and Ireland; his Majesty has though fit to send ord... See More
Battle of Chelsea Creek... Washington challenges Amherst...
Item #666075
June 30, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), Jun. 30, 1775
* Rare colonial Virginia title
* Battle of Chelsea Creek - Massachusetts
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.
Most of the ftpg. is consumed with a report head... See More
The Gunpowder Incident: in a Williamsburg newspaper... And so much more!
Item #666074
April 28, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia title
* Gunpowder Incident - Affair
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.
This issue was printed 9 days after the battle of Lexington ... See More
Washington Proclamation on coinage...
Item #665952
February 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 10, 1796
* President George Washington
* Proclamation signed in script
* U.S. coinage - copper cent
At the top of the front page and taking almost half a column is "A Proclamation" for reducing the weight of the copper cent and half cent due to the increased price of copper. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washing... 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
Item #665936
October 03, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 3, 1795
* 18th century American title
Page 2 includes: "Naval Action in the Mediterranean" between the English & the French; also: "Republic of France - National Convention" "Annihilation of the Emigrants Lately landed in France" & other items.
Page 3 includes 7 illustrated ship ads, with 6 on the back page. Four pages, ... See More
A new governor in the Caribbean Islands...
Item #665932
May 22, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 22, 1699
* New governor in Leeward Islands
* Caribbean Sea
Page 2 has a report noting: "His Majesty has been pleased to constitute Christopher Codrington Esq., Captain-General and Governor in Chief of His Majesty's Leeward Caribee islands in America, in the room of his father Colonel Cadrington deceased...".
Single sheet, 7 1/4 by 11 1/... See More
Item #665864
April 29, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 29, 1794
* President George Washington letter
Page 2 has a report headed: "Proceedings of the Senate on Chief Justice Jay's appointment", which includes an introductory letter signed by him: Go. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Washington introduces a letter by the Secretary of State...
Item #665862
March 20, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 20, 1794
* George Washington & Edmund Randolph
Page 2 has a letter of introduction to the Congress signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. It introduces a letter from the Secretary of State concerning: "...the vexations and spoliations on our commerce since the commencement of the European war...". The much lengthier lette... See More
Sam Adams...
Item #665854
August 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 27, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has a full column taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has a full column taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War, one report beginning: "Gen. Buonaparte has ordered an army of 25,000 men to penetrate into the Ecclesias
... See More
A toast to Washington, and others...
Item #665852
August 06, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 6, 1796
* President George Washington celebrated
Page 2 has an interesting item: "Recent Instance of the Patriotism of Our Young Men" which is followed by various "Toasts", the first to: "George Washington, President of the United States--May his wisdom & integrity continue to preserve the happiness & liberties of Americ... See More
A letter from Horatio Nelson...
Item #665848
November 21, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov 21, 1795 Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the famous: Horatio Nelson, concerning recent naval events.
The back page begins with a poem titled: "Negro's Prayer".
Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
Concerns about the Jay Treaty...
Item #665845
August 01, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 1, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The Objections to the Treaty Refuted", referring to the controversial Jay Treaty. Page 2 has a document which also expresses concerns about the Jay Treaty, carrying over to page 3.
Four pages, scattered foxing, some creases to the back leaf... See More
King of England angered that the King of France considers him the "pretended" king...
Item #665778
September 22, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
Acknowledging the recent death of King James II (in Paris on Sept. 16), page 2 has report from "Loo" in England: "His Majesty being informed that the French King has, upon the death of the late King James, declared the pretended Prince of Wales King of E... See More
Death of King James II...
Item #665775
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701
* James II of England death
The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th in... See More
Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...
Item #665587
March 19, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the growi... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665558
April 04, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 4, 1798 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 eight illustrated ship ads. Also on the front page is a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying ration... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665554
February 11, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 11, 1797
* 18th century American publication
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 n... 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
* 18th century American publication
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 ne... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665539
December 05, 1796
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 5, 1796
* 18th century American publication
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 several illustrated ship ads. Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed m... See More
Signed by Samuel Adams...
Item #665520
November 26, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
* 18th century American original addresses
Page 2 has two messages addressed to the state senate concerning a resolution about presidential electors, each signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Other news of the day includes: "Embargo On Genoese Vessels" "Theatrical" and more. Several inte... See More
Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...
Item #665511
August 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796
* President George Washington
* Lengthy proclamation signed in script
A pair of issues: beginning on the ftpg. of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to pg. 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION" by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. It is ... See More
Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...
Item #665508
August 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796
* USS United States construction
* Samuel Adams act
The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada".
Also a brief yet notable report from Phila... See More
Script signature of George Washington on the front page...
Item #665505
July 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1796
* President George Washington
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... See More
.In response to Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665483
December 30, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 30, 1795 The ftpg. has: "Congressional Summary - Congress of the United States" with prefacing remarks noting: "...members of the House...waited on the President of the United States at his own house, where the Speaker delivered the following 'ADDRESS' In answer to The President's Speech to both Houses..." which was Washington&... See More
George Washington & John Adams...
Item #665481
December 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1795
* President George Washington
The ftpg. contains an address to the President concerning Washington's very recent state-of-the-union address, signed in type: John Adams, plus his response signed in script type: Go. Washington. Nice to have both Adams and Washington on the front page.
Four pages, scattered foxing, minor printing flaw at the ... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665478
December 19, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
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 h... See More
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #665475
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
The ftpg. has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty. One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", sig... See More
Washington on peace & security...
Item #665469
July 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795
* George Washington
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.
Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratulations on t... See More
See the ornate and huge masthead...
Item #665416
September 24, 1784
THE ESSEX JOURNAL & THE MASSACHUSETTS & NEW-HAMPSHIRE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1784
* Very rare publication w/ great masthead
This has to be one of the deepest mastheads of the era, with frilly script type in the top portion of it. A very graphic issue for display.
The content is quite typical from this era just after the Revolutionary War. There are many mends inside bot... See More
Trial and execution of the notorious pirate Captain Kidd...
Item #665373
May 12, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A part of very significant issues which are best kept together, dated May 12 and May 26, 1701. Sold individually for a combined total of $21,250, we offer a special price for the pair:
May 12, 1701 One of the best issues of all of this title we have offered, as page 2 contains a report on the trial & sentence of the pirate Captain Kidd.
Datelined May 10, ... See More
Thurman Munson killed... NY Yankees...
Item #665361
August 03, 1979
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, August 3, 1979
* Catcher Thurman Munson killed
* New York Yankees baseball
* Jet airplane crash disaster
The top of page 5 has a banner headline: "Yankee catcher Thurman Munson dies in plane crash"First report coverage on the airplane crash that killed New York Yankees' star catcher, Thurman Munson.
Complete with all 8 pages, a few binding ho... See More
George Washington writes concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #665307
November 12, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston. Nov. 12. 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has: "Indian Intelligence - Of the Creeks" which is most of a column with details on relations with them & other tribes. The report is datelined from Savannah.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, o... See More
Washington, the Constitution, Amendments, Hamilton's report...
Item #665279
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), October, 1789 One of the more successful magazines from 18th century America. Included is a lengthy: "...Report of the Secretary of the Treasury..." which takes 4 1/2 pages & signed in type by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury. Included also is: "Ingenious Toasts given at York, in Penna...in the Procession formed to Celebra... See More
Benefits to Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #665242
April 01, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 1, 1794
* American Revolutionary War victims
* Henry Knox document re. pension benefits
The back page has an notice headed: "War Department" concerning benefits to those of military service who died or were injured. It is signed by the Secretary of War: H. Knox.
The front page has reports from the "Congress of the Unite... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #665223
April 14, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 14, 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.
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #665221
April 10, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 10, 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.
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #665218
May 06, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1794
* Philadelphia as the nation's capital
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, ve... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #665212
January 02, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 2, 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.
London newspaper in great condition, with a full red tax stamp...
Item #665104
June 23, 1788
THE MORNING HERALD, London, June 23, 1788 As might be expected much Parliamentary news and other reports from the United Kingdom. But other items as well including: "War Between Russia & Sweden" "Plague" "Parisian Topics" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the ftpg., great condition.
The President's letter to Congress...
Item #665094
April 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 14, 1798 Page 2 has a letter to Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning our relations with France.
Four pages, nice condition.
License needed to be a peddler...
Item #665092
May 17, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddle.
The remainder of the ftpg. and most of the bkpg. is taken up with other reports from Europe plus there are several advertisements as well.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 3/4 by 11 inches, a few small ink stains on the ftpg., nice condition... See More
On the Alien and Sedition Acts...
Item #665085
February 20, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 20, 1799 Pg. 2 has lengthy resolution passed by the House of Representatives that reads in part: "...The sedition and alien acts this House conceive, contain nothing terrifying, but to the flagitious and designing....That it is the opinion of this House, that ought not to concur in the design of the resolutions of Kentucky."
Page 2 also has a repor... See More
Peace with the Indians...
Item #665070
February 28, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1795 This city was the capital of the United States at the time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has: "Important and Pleasing Intelligence" from Fort Washington, noting: "The Indians have by their deputies generally applied for a Treaty of Peace with the United States...that preliminary article... See More
Preaching the Gospel in the frontiers...
Item #665062
February 05, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 5, 1795
* Episcopal Church (United States)
This was the capital of the United States at the time. Pages 2 & 3 have an address: "To the Members of the Protestant episcopal Church in the United States of America" with: "An Act of the General Convention for supporting Missionaries to Preach the Gospel on the Frontiers of ... See More
The Virginia Governor dissolves the House of Burgesses...
Item #665006
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, July 10, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester) The front page under: "America" has very notable reports from Williamsburg, Virginia. It is prefaced with: "After his Excellency the Governor had dissolved the General Assembly, the late representatives of the people formed an association to consider off some measures to be taken for preserving the tr... See More
Complaining about the hated Acts of Parliment...
Item #664996
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 31, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has a report from Boston concerning the growing tensions between the colonies and England, noting: "...assembled at Faneuil Hall...convened to consult & advise the most effectual measures for promoting the peace & good order of his Majesty's subjects...under the present very dark & ... See More
The Act creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #664965
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1791* First Bank of the United States creation
The issue begins with textual: "Sketches of the President Of the United States" which is nearly a 4 1/2 page biography of George Washington (the plate called for is lacking). Also inside is the conclusion of: "Description of Cape Cod & the County of Barnstable" which takes 2 1/2... See More
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