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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
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #660214
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 1781 * Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under "American Affairs". It is an "E... See More
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660208
September 01, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Captain James Cook's third voyage, with his death report... The Revolutionary War...
Item #660196
July 01, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1780 The most notable content would be the rather lengthy: "A Summary Account of the Voyage, Undertaken by Oder of Government, in his Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Discovery, Compiled from Authentic Papers & Revised by an Officer Returned from the Voyage...". This narrative takes 5 1/2 pages & includes the report of the death of ... See More
Ben Franklin on learning to swim...
Item #660024
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
Complete in 48 pages, 5... See More
Both plates are present...
Item #660013
October 01, 1777
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1777 Perhaps the most interesting feature of this issue is the nice and intricately engraving print of the skyline of London on the title/contents page.
Among the articles noted are: "Historical Anecdotes" "The History of Nancy Pelham" "Detached Thoughts by a Young Lady" "Account of The Quaker, a New Musical Piece&quo... See More
Two Proclamations by General Howe... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #660005
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1777 "American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the war's end to those who enlist for two years.
Near the back
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Near the back
Letter signed by G. Washington... England's frivolous advantages...
Item #659998
September 23, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 23, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The front page has a few news items from the war in America, including: "...from Philadelphia we have an account that the Provincials have strongly secured the environs of that city...that the taking of Phila. is as impossible this year to our army as the taking of Pekin.... See More
The war is not turning out as well as promised by the British ministers...
Item #659960
August 16, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, August 16, 1777 The front page has an interesting & pessimistic view of England's involvement in the war, including: "...that the campaign which was to ensue would soon be over; that very little exertion of military force would be necessary to put an end to the entire subjugation of America & bringing the colonies to the feet of the Minister... See More
Gage arrives, Bostonians refuse to trade...
Item #659918
June 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1774 Articles include: "Some Observations on the Characters of the English in General, and the Lower People in Particular" "Thoughts on the Reformation" and so much more. Among "Review of New Publications" is: The Chains of Slavery" and; "A Speech Intended to have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charter of t... See More
David Garrick's house and gardens...
Item #659892
October 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1773 Near the back is a report form Charleston concerning concerns for a drought in the area.
A detailed article on: "Mr. Garrick's House and Gardens at Hampton" which is accompanied by a nicely engraved, full page plate of it. David Garrick was a famous actor, playwright and theater manager. There are a number of theaters named for him.
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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
Handsome engraving of the skyline of London...
Item #659888
April 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1773 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
The contents page shows a broad mix of articles including: "Debates of a Political Club" "The School of Love" "Origin of the Centaurs" &... See More
Engraving of the skyline of London... News from Boston...
Item #659824
August 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is the "Monthly Chronologer" which includes over a full page of reports headed "America" with items from Boston, including 2 messages fro... See More
Trade with America...
Item #659814
January 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1771 Included are nearly 3 pages on: "The Present State of the British Trade with Europe, Africa, and America" with much detail.
An interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
The plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 5... See More
Problems with the non-importation agreement...
Item #659774
September 01, 1770
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1770 Near the back are over two pages of reports from America, including an item from New York concerning non-importation and the concern that importers in New York are breaking the agreement. Also news items from Boston.
Then a letter from Charleston which also deals with the issue of non-importation.
An interesting feature is the full title/... See More
Detailed article on America, with mention of trade and taxes...
Item #659756
October 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1765 Over two pages are taken up with a fine and quite detailed article on America, its geography, economy, and relations with England. It begins: "The British empire on the continent of America is well known to be extremely extensive, and is, by our late conquests, and the cessions that have been made to us, become entirely compact..." ... See More
Great article on the kindness of Native Americans...
Item #659755
October 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Inside has over a full page taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia" on "Indian Generosity and Humanity", an uncommonly nice, complim... See More
Effect on non-importation in America, a result of the Sugar Act...
Item #659753
July 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Inside has a nearly half page letter from New York which relates the results of the non-importation merchants are abiding to in consequence of the Sugar Act: "The late ... See More
Indian troubles in South Carolina... A new coffee discovered...
Item #659751
June 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is a report from Newport, Rhode Island, concerning whaling, and another item from Maryland on the discovery of: "...a new sort of coffee, equally go... See More
Congress requires quotas by state... John Hancock signs...
Item #659662
February 04, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 4, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Page 3 has a nice report on the situation in America, a few bits noting: "...The Provincials in Massachusetts Bay are in high spirits in certain expectation of being joined in the spring by the French & Spaniards...They had heard of the designed attack on Rhode Is... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #659640
January 01, 1756
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1756
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for reviving & continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors with respect to the Imprisonment of their persons...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches, very... See More
An insurrection in Philadelphia... Washington in New Jersey...
Item #659559
January 09, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 9, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The back page has a letter beginning: "In order that the public may not be misled into a notion of the respectability of a body of persons calling themselves Loyalists, who are shortly to assemble in Great Queen Street & in the phrenzy of a drunken revel to celebr... See More
Britons critical of the war in America...
Item #659538
January 02, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 2, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Pages 3 and 4 have two lengthy, editorial-style letters reflecting on the Revolutionary War, most thoughts being critical of England's management of it.
The first begins: "The Americans, justly incensed at our unworthy & ungenerous treatment of them, have at len... See More
Displayable plate... BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven...
Item #659534
From the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1771 The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is the print only, not the complete magazine, which would very nice framed. See photo for details.
Anti-Jacobite Creed... The importance of Nova Scotia...
Item #659531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 2 (see). Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words (see); "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in ... See More
North Carolina General Assembly is dissolved...
Item #659525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1770 Among the articles are: "Difficulty of Explaining the Scripture" "Origin of Rhyming" "Reasons Against a New War" 'History & Antiquity of Berkley Castle" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. There is a brief mention of ... See More
Decorative front page with a John Hancock document...
Item #659457
July 22, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 22, 1790 Most of the first column is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: John Hancock, & headed with a nice coat-of-arms engraving.
Four pages, handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Three documents signed by John Hancock...
Item #659455
July 08, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 8, 1790
* John Hancock signed in type
Nearly three-quarters of the front page are taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor; John Hancock, and a Resolve of the legislature, also signed in type: John Hancock.
Plus, page 2 has another document from Mass. signed by: John Hancock. Also on pag... See More
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.
An "Extraordinary" issue of this title, with three Acts signed by John Hancock...
Item #659434
April 20, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Boston, April 20, 1790
* John Hancock acts signed
* Massachusetts governor
An uncommon single sheet "Extra" printing outside the regular cycle of this newspaper.
Half of the front side is taken up with 3 Acts of the Mass. Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
Half of the back is taken up with ads including fiv... See More
Four documents signed in type by John Hancock...
Item #659426
February 18, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 18, 1790
* John Hancock signed in type
Most of the front page is taken up with lengthy & detailed reports of: "Proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States".
Page 3 contains four "Resolves" from the Mass. Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
Four pages... See More
No use of Pennsylvania rivers for hostile purposes...
Item #659375
April 29, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 29, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
Page 3 has a document from Pennsylvania concerning: "...whenever a fleet, squadron or ship of any belligerent nation shall clearly & unequivocally use the rivers...of Pennsylvania as a station in order to carry on hostile expedition from thence...the President deems suc... See More
Proclamation by General Anthony Wayne...
Item #659374
April 25, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 25, 1795 Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed in type by Anthony Wayne, for establishing a permanent peace with all the Indian tribes and nations northwest of the Ohio River.
Four pages, never-trimmed, two binding holes at the spine, some damp staining.
Fortifications of ports & harbors of the United States...
Item #659373
February 03, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 3, 1796 Various news & ads of the day including an illustrated stagecoach ad. The front page begins with a: "Report from the Department of War Relative to the Fortification of the Ports and Harbours of the United States" with specifics on Salem, Marblehead, New London, New York, Philadelphia, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, A... See More
Washington reduces the size of the cent and half cent coins...
Item #659372
January 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Jan. 30, 1796
* President George Washington
* Coinage - coins - U.S. mint
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" concerning the: "...act establishing a mint & regulating the coins of the United States.." which relates to the reduction of the size of the copper coin due to the increased cost of copper. It is signed in type by the Pre... See More
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #659370
January 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 23, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Letters signed by John Jay...
Item #659369
January 16, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 16, 1796
* John Jay's Treaty - letters
Page 3 has several letters concerning John Jay including two signed in type by him as governor of the state of New York. Much other news of the day.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Item #659368
January 13, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 13, 1796 Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from discussions in Congress.
Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #659327
September 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790
* re. United States Funding Act of 1790
The back page has a "Proclamation" signed by the King of France: Louis.
The front page has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred duri... See More
This historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #659321
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
This w... See More
Buying the land at West Point for the Military Academy... Deciding on the seat of government...
Item #659305
June 30, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 30, 1790
* West Point Military Academy land bought
* Seat of Government decision
Part of page 1 & half of pg. 2 are taken up with a continuing discussion in the House of Representatives on "Mr. Gerry's motion on the assumption of the state debt..." from the Revolutionary War, a controversial discussion at the time.
... See More
* West Point Military Academy land bought
* Seat of Government decision
Part of page 1 & half of pg. 2 are taken up with a continuing discussion in the House of Representatives on "Mr. Gerry's motion on the assumption of the state debt..." from the Revolutionary War, a controversial discussion at the time.
Act of Congress signed by Jefferson & Washington...
Item #659293
June 26, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 26, 1790
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Act of Congress signed in type
One-third of the front page is taken up with early reports from Congress, carrying over to pg. 2.
The middle of page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning establishing federal judicial courts in Rhode Island, signed in ty... See More
On the charges against General Burgoyne... British brutality in New Jersey...
Item #659233
November 09, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 9, 1779 Over half of page 2 is taken u with correspondences between the British Secretary of War and General Burgoyne concerning the charges against the latter: "...that your not returning to America and joining the troops, prisoners under the convention of Saratoga, is considered as a neglect of duty and disobedience of orders...".
The back ... See More
Terrific account of the Bon Homme Richard vs. the Serapis: John Paul Jones' historic victory...
Item #659218
October 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 14, 1779 Certainly the prime and most historic content in this issue is the terrific page 1 and 2 report concerning the famous naval battle of the Bonhomme Richard vs. the Serapis "starring" John Paul Jones.
The report is primarily a lengthy & very detailed letter--taking over one-quarter of the front page & concluding on page 2--sign... See More
Latest news from the war, including mention of John Paul Jones...
Item #659190
October 05, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 5, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Page 2 begins with a letter from Sir Peter Parker concerning events in the Caribbean. Page 3 has mention that: "...were supposed to be King's ships and in search of Paul Jones's squadron...".
The back page includes: "The Americans have been driven t... See More
Very rare map of Plymouth Sound, England...
Item #659157
August 24, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 24, 1779
* Revolutionary War era
* Plymouth Sound, England map
The prime feature of this issue has to be the very rare map of Plymouth Sound in England headed: "The following is an exact View and Plan of the Harbour & Neighbouring High Lands near Plymouth, with the Situation of the Enemies Fleet as they bore on Tuesday the 17th Ins... See More
Military actions in the South...
Item #659143
August 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 14, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The back page has some: "American News" taken from the Boston Evening Post, including: "...that Congress have nearly accomplished the important measure for establishing the credit of our currency...that there is now no naval force at Rhode Island except two... See More
On the victory at Charleston plus so much more...
Item #659142
August 12, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 12, 1779 The ftpg. has a brief bit: "...A letter from New York...says that Gen. Prevost has been obliged to retreat from before Charles Town, but had got safe back to Fort Beaufort without the loss of any men...".
Pages 3 & 4 have much war reporting including: "...That Gen. Prevost had summoned the inhabitants of Charles Town to surr... See More
Clinton's captures up the Hudson... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #659124
July 13, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 13, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Half of page 2 is taken up with content relating to America including: "A Proclamation" by the king of England, beginning: "Whereas we have received intelligence that preparations are making by our enemies to invade this our kingdom...".
Also a letter from Gen... See More
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