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705297

Fear that the new government in America will fail...

Item #705297

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  

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705290

Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

Item #705290

December 08, 1777

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777  Certainly the most  significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have received the melancholy accounts that General Burgoyne and his army have been... See More  

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705257

Settling on the Mississippi... Judaica content...

Item #705257
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1772  Among the articles are: "A Proposal for Abolishing Tythes...and furnishing every Parish throughout the Kingdom with an able Minister" "On the Present Appearance of the Planet Jupiter", an interesting & lengthy article: "J. P.'s Plans for a Settlement on the Mississippi Objected to" is very descriptive an... See More  

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705256

Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...

Item #705256
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745  Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies. Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".

Among other articles are: "Speech on the R... See More  

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705255

Hebrew customs...

Item #705255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739  One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.

Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.

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705254

Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...

Item #705254

December 01, 1791

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791  Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment:  " At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. By his death the musical world will sustain an irreparable loss.

He died on December 5, m... See More  

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705253

Relations with England...

Item #705253
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1766  Among the items included are: "On the Alliance between Church and State and the American Bishops...". A great & lengthy article is: "On The Trade & Commerce of the British Colonies" which considers the taxation and trade issues, of significance given the Stamp Act which was in force at this time. There is much great readin... See More  

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705252

Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...

Item #705252

September 01, 1804

THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804   The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the Coroner’s Inquest, held on the late Gen. Hamilton, have brought in a verdict of ‘Willful murder against A’ Burr, esq. Vice President of the United States... It is also sta... See More  

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705250

Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...

Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761  An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More  

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705249

Nice plate of Windsor Palace...

Item #705249
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1765  A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.

One of the features is the very nice full page plate of: "A View of the Royal Palace at Windsor" so closely connected to the Royal Family today. It is acc... See More  

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705248

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705248
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705247

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705247
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705246

Rare title with the original outer wrappers...

Item #705246

August 01, 1797

THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1797  This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are in remarkably nice condition as more typically they are quite worn.

The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles are: "Fair Statement of Grievances in the Navy" "Narrative of the Proceedings of Sir Jervis's Fleet&quo... See More  

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705245

Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...

Item #705245
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781  Inside has commentary on a recent publication titled: "Monody on Major Andre" which notes in part: "This mournful & interesting Eulogium, consecrated to the memory of Major Andre, with the zeal of a religious enthusiast to his murdered Saint...acquaints us also with many particulars before unknown, of the genius & character... See More  

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705226

Indicted for involvement in the Rye House Plot...

Item #705226

January 18, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 18, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar)  The back page has a report from Westminster noting in part: "This day Henry Lord Delamere was brought to his tryal...upon an indictment of High reason for conspiring to raise a rebellion against His Majesty, of which he was acquitted by his peers. And it manifestly appearing upon the tryal; that Thomas Saxon, who ... See More  

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705165

A large & decorative masthead... How to avoid taxation...

Item #705165

December 30, 1722

THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 30, 1723  A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence being the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.

This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classified it as a pamphlet, and therefore no tax... See More  

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705156

A rare title which rarely comes into hands of collectors...

Item #705156

May 29, 1733

THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, Oct. 9, 1733  The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".

The focus is noted in the masthead: "A Letter From a Dissenter to the Craftsman, Occsion'd by His ... See More  

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705108

Battle of Buda (Budapest)... Buda about to fall!

Item #705108

September 06, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686



* Buda (modern day Budapest) about to fall!

* Quite historic w/ considerable details




Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite hard to find conte... See More  

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705104

New Spain, or Mexico, report...

Item #705104

May 07, 1666

LONDON GAZETTE, May 7, 1666  A front page report from "Seville" states: "The admiral and Vice-Admiral of Spain, are providing for their Voyage into New-Spain, but will not be ready till the beginning of July, though they hasten it as much as may be, being to carry Quicksilver for their Mines, which at present is a very great want in that Province." At this time Mexico was ... See More  

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705054

Judaica mention...

Item #705054

December 18, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679  The front page has a very  lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More  

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704974

Great map of the western hemisphere...

Item #704974
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & Cal... See More  

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704925

A rare title which seldom comes into hands of collectors...

Item #704925

May 29, 1733

THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, May 29, 1733  



* Very rare 18th century publication



The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".

The focus is noted in the masthead: "Sharps the Word,... See More  

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704887

Interesting title & newspaper...

Item #704887

October 13, 1787

OLLA PODRIDA, Oxford, England, Oct. 13, 1787  



* Rare publication



Although having a Spanish name (translates to "any miscellaneous collection or assortment") this newspaper is in English. The content is essentially a lengthy editorial on a topic.

Complete in six pages, 7 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More  

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704848

Pirates take a ship...

Item #704848

March 06, 1675

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 6, 1675  



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Pirates overrun British ship




This is the oldest, continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and still publishes today.

The back page has a report noting in part: "...9 or 10 seamen being English who quitted their own vessel, and went on bo... See More  

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704735

Officers respond to Washington's Farewell Address... British evacuate New York City....

Item #704735

January 02, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1784  



* General George Washington

* Farewell Address responses

* Loyalists escaping New York




The front page has a report from New York noting: "General Thomas Mifflin is chosen resident of Congress for the ensuing year, in the room of Elias Boudinot...His Excellency General Washington, by proclamation bearing the date the 4th instant, ... See More  

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704721

Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...

Item #704721
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752  



* Benjamin Franklin

* Electricity experiments

* Lightning rod




Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works.
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704612

Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...

Item #704612

January 06, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVRTISER, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1784



* General George Washington

* Farewell address - speech

* Continental Army officers

* Princeton, New Jersey




 Certainly the most notable & historic content is the full text printing of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rock... See More  

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704602

First lottery in America... Electricity experiments...

Item #704602
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1745  A feature of this issue is a terrific, three page graphic representation of the: "Situation of his Majesty's Fleet & the Combined fleets of France and Spain in the Mediterranean...when Adm. Mathews made the Signal to engage the enemy..." showing the various positions of the ships (see photos). This is highly unus
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704576

Napoleon's letter to the King of England...

Item #704576

January 11, 1800

FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Jan. 11, 1800 



* Rare 18th century publication

* Turn of the 19th century




The back page has a letter signed by Bonaparte, to the King of England, asking for a consolidation of efforts between the two nations. It is followed by the lengthy response in which England has no interesting inn cooperating with Napoleon's military aspirations in... See More  

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704521

The HMS Bounty prepares for its fateful trip... A slave ship burns...

Item #704521

August 28, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 28, 1787  



* Captain William Bligh prepares for voyage

* HMS Bounty - merchant ship - mutiny fame

* Fateful South Pacific Ocean expedition




The back page has an inconspicuous report noting "The ship which has been engaged by the Admiralty to make a voyage to the Society Islands for the bread-fruit which is to be transported to our West India settlement,... See More  

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704441

Early issue of this revered title...

Item #704441

January 01, 1797

THE TIMES, London, England, 1797  Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788.

An opportunity for a very nice issue of this iconic title with a decorative red-ink tax stamp at the top.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

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704440

London from 1799...

Item #704440

January 01, 1799

THE SUN, London, England, 1799  A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.

Four pages, good condition. 

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704435

The great Philadelphia State House print...

Item #704435
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1752



* Pennsylvania State House

* Philadelphia PA print

* Independence Hall




Despite the 48 pages of text within this issue the prime content is certainly the full page plate captioned: "A View of the State House in Philadelphia" which would later be known as Independence Hall.

This is a print of this famous building 24 years before it... See More  

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704430

It satirized the vices & follies of the fashionable...

Item #704430

February 01, 1753

THE WORLD, London, England, Feb. 1, 1753  



* 18th century original



This is an interesting, six page newspaper that only existed for four years. It's focus was satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day. 

Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, very light damp stain to an upper corner, nice condition.... See More  

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704248

First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...

Item #704248

October 27, 1707

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 27, 1707  



* First Parliament of Great Britain 



A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both Engl... See More  

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704177

The Great Fire of London...

Item #704177

September 24, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666 



* The Great London Fire period coverage

* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had




One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666.  Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspape... See More  

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704168

The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...

Item #704168

August 29, 1710

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1710  



* Establishment of post offices in American colonies

* Anne, Queen of Great Britain




The back page contains considerable detail on what is likely a very significant event in the creation of a formal postal system between England and the American colonies.

The report includes: "Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a month... See More  

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704117

Mention of Ben Franklin... Slave trade... Establishing a penal colony in Australia...

Item #704117
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788 



* Early chess - Benjamin Franklin mention

* Penal Colony, Botany Bay, Australia



Two pages have considerable detail regarding the game of chess which includes a mention of Benjamin Franklin. Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from B... See More  

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704040

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #704040

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 9, 1758, June 10, 1760, MArch 3, 1763, Feb. 20, 1768, and May 28, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More  

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704038

The King's Proclamation to encourage naval recruitment...

Item #704038

March 20, 1755

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, arch 20, 1755  Half of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, For continuing the encouragements to seamen who shall enter themselves on Board His Majesty's ships of war; for increasing the bounty to all such seamen..." with more.

Four pages, 10 by 12 3/4 inches, repair at the blank spine, nice condition.

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703990

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #703990

September 18, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 18, 1673



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measur... See More  

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703910

Charles II offers a pardon in the Popish Plot investigation...

Item #703910

November 03, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679 



* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?



This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing Catholics of plotting the assassination of King Charles II.

Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with a Royal Proclamation by the king pardon to those providing information in the Popish... See More  

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703647

The most influential speech in support of the Constitution...

Item #703647

November 22, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1787  As soon as the Constitution was presented to the public it was met with an onslaught of criticism that its defenders would need to counter. It initially fell to the Constitution's champions based in Pennsylvania, where the Constitutional Convention was held, to devise a response. None proved more influential than the speech delivered on Octobe... See More  

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703604

George Washington script signature... Henry Knox, Paul Revere, & Sam Adams...

Item #703604

January 17, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795  A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.

Also on the front page is a letter from the President concerning a report by the Secretary of War on the protection of the frontier... See More  

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703554

Burgoyne surrenders Saratoga to Horatio Gates...

Item #703554

December 11, 1777

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 11, 1777 



* Surrender of General John Burgoyne

* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* American Revolutionary War




A page 2 report begins: "The account of the capitulation of General Burgoyne's army was brought to Quebec by some deserters from the Provincials who had entered into the King's service, & whom Gen. Burgoyne, when he found he ... See More  

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703441

Much fine war-related content...

Item #703441

November 28, 1778

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Nov. 28, 1778  Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...that General Clinton being advised of a body of Washington's troops reining in the Jerseys, consisting of horse, called ably Washington's Regiment...body of infantry in pursuit of them...surprised and defeated them and took 107 prisoners, etc. The Sir Henry Clinton had wrote a ... See More  

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703440

Benedict Arnold, the British in Maryland, and so much more...

Item #703440

November 12, 1777

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 12, 1777  



* Revolutionary War

* From the enemy




Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the Revolutionary War under the heading: "American Intelligence". 

Some bits include a letter from Wilmington: "The enemy have landed about 2000 men & are within four miles of the head of the Elk..." with more on his. Then... See More  

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703437

Unrest among the nations along the Mississippi River... Ben Franklin...

Item #703437

November 04, 1791

THE WORLD, London, Nov. 4, 1791  Page 2 has a brief item: "Greater jealousies than ever subsist between the French, Spanish, and American Colonies on the banks of the Mississippi; each party complains of the encroachments of the other, although each has more ground than they can possibly occupy."

The top of page 3 has an: "Anecdote of Dr. Franklin".

Four pages, a few min... See More  

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703422

The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...

Item #703422

April 24, 1770

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770  This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Rev... See More  

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703376

The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…

Item #703376

May 30, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776  A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICA on several Interesting Subjects. October, Price 1s, 6d". There is a prefacing not reading: "This Tract was originally published at Philadelphia and is just reprinted and published here. The writer of th... See More  

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