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America's first war...
Item #689643
August 16, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
The back page has a report concerning King Philip's War, an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day New England and English colonists.
The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" ... See More
Washington proclaims an end to hostilities in the Revolutionary War...
Item #689607
June 09, 1783
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, June 9, 1783
* General George Washington letter
* Announcing the end of hostilities
* American Revolutionary War ending
Certainly the most significant content takes almost an entire column of page 3, which has George Washington's letter announcing a cessation of hostilities in the Revolutionary War.
It is prefaced with a note stat... See More
A book on the territories in America...
Item #689380
November 04, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 4, 1686
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
The back page has an advertisement for a book: "The Present State of His Majesties Isles and Territories in America..." with mention of the various colonies, islands, etc.
A single sheet newspaper, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, a stain at the bottom margins, nice condition.
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Edmond Andros off to America to be governor...
Item #689379
October 25, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 25, 1686
* Sir Edmund Andros sets sail
* Dominion of New England governor
The back page has a quite rare & notable mention of one of the more famous governors of colonial America, Edmond Andros.
The report, from Deale, England, mentions: "Yesterday sailed out of the Downes the Kings-Fisher, having on board Sir Edmond Andros, His Majesties Go... See More
Battle of Buda... King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...
Item #689374
August 19, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686 The front page has a report from Vienna noting: "Upon the advice of the march of the Grand Viper to relieve Buda, the council of war hath been several times assembled here in the Emperor's presence; and orders have been sent to all the Imperial troops, which were dispersed in small bodies to join the army before Buda..." with... See More
Samuel Johnson is found guilty of sedition and rebellion...
Item #689370
June 24, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 24, 1686
* Samuel Johnson found guilty of seditious libel - rebellion
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
The back page has a report from Westminster noting: "This day Samuel Johnson was brought to tryal at the King's Bench-Bar upon an information of High Misdemeanor, for writing and publishing two scandalous and se... See More
Sentenced for involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #689361
December 14, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 14, 1685
* Charles II of England & brother
* Assassination plot sentencing
The front page begins with a report from Jamaica noting impart: "We have now a second confirmation of the news from the South Seas, that the Privateers there are in great distress; their return home by land is cut off by the Indians deserting them, and their ves... See More
Executed for involvement in the Rye House Plot... West Indies clear of pirates...
Item #689360
November 02, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 2, 1685
* Charles II of England & brother
* Rye House assassination plot
* John Ayloffe execution - hanging
The back page has a report noting: "This day Richard Nelthorp and John Ayloff were executed, the first before Grays-Inn, and the latter before the Temple Gate."
The front page has a report from Madrid noting
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Historic Proclamation by the King formally ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #689194
February 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 15, 1783
* End of Revolutionary War
* King George III proclamation
* The cessation of hostilities
Certainly the prime--and very historic--content takes over one-third of the back page, headed: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by sea as land, Agreed Upon Between his Majesty's the most Christian King,... See More
Map of Barbados, Tobago & more...
Item #689189
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1749 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the great title page engraving of the skyline of London from the mid-18th century, with St. Paul's Cathedral dominating.Also of much interest is the half page map of the: "Islands of Tobago, Barbadoes, etc." with a related article. Also shown are St. Vincent, Granada, a portion of Trinidad &am... See More
Maps of Jamaica and Havana, Cuba...
Item #689163
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. Accompanying this map is a nice and detailed article on Jamaica which describes it geographically, gives a bit of history on how it was settled, and some text on its economy.... See More
Full page of American news...
Item #688730
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1767 The first article is: "An Authentick Narrative of the Many horrid Cruelties inflicted by Mrs. Elizabeth Brownrigg upon her Poor Apprentice Girls" which is a four page article. Brownrigg was quite the notorious person, about whom much can be found on the internet.Among other articles are: "A Description of a Deer of the Ca... See More
The situation with America... Report from Charleston...
Item #688361
August 04, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Report from Charleston, South Carolina
A brief item on pg. 2 notes: "...an express was received from South Carolina that General Prevost had made himself master of Charlestown [Charleston] the 11th ult, which he had carried by assault." See images for more details.
Over half of the f... See More
Very early 1767 tennis report...
Item #688318
April 14, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1767
* Very early - 18th century tennis
The front page has: "A Further Account of the Patagonian Indians".
Inside has a rare & very early tennis report: "Yesterday the great match at Tennis between Tomkyns and Maccon was determined in favour of the latter; many of the nobility were present, and considerable bets depending.&q... See More
Americans need to produce their own goods... Creeks vs. Choctaws...
Item #687575
January 21, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Jan. 21, 1768 The front page has over half a column of reports headed: "America", carrying over to page 2, with datelines from Providence and Boston. The first report is on a call for a meeting to promote industry & manufacture so as to not depend as much on foreign imports due to the taxes. Another item mentions: "...that the inhabitants have ha... See More
Marriage of Ben Franklin's daughter... Colonists distressed by duties..
Item #687574
January 19, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 19, 1768 Page 2 has a letter from Pittsburgh mentioning: "It is feared here that an Indian war will break out in the Spring...on an act of hostility committed by a party of Indians on their return to their settlements among the six nations, from an unsuccessful war in which they had been engaged with the Cherokees...they plundered & murdered ten of... See More
From before the outbreak of war in America...
Item #687403
October 01, 1769
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh, Scotland), October, 1769 A somewhat "generic" issue of this uncommon magazine title with a wide variety of articles from before the outbreak of war with the American colonies.
Near the back is a half page of reports from "British North America".
The front page has the "Contents" listed. Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches,... See More
Diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
Item #687399
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill diagram - print
* John Hancock & George Washington
A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles Town, Commonly called... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #687396
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1776 * Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find issues containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing... See More
Nice title from 1720...
Item #687304
July 19, 1720
THE ST. JAMES'S EVENING POST, London, July 19, 1720
* Rare 18th century publication
An uncommon title from such an early date. News reports from various corners of Europe including "London". Several advertisements, plus page 3 has a "Postscript" for recently-received news. The back page is entirely blank.
Four pages, 7 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches, a paper flaw in the ... See More
Early issue of this famous British newspaper...
Item #687087
May 16, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1758 Various European news reports with datelines from the Admiralty Office, London, Holland, Ireland, Falmouth, Portsmouth & elsewhere. The back page has a letter from Kingston, Jamaica.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
England discusses the issue of independence for America... War accounts...
Item #686694
May 12, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 12, 1780
* American Revolutionary War era newspaper
* Independence for America ?
Pages 2 and 3 have much discussion in the House of Commons concerning the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...introduced his motion for a reconciliation between Great Britain & her colonies. Peace, he said, was a desirable object to every man...The p... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...
Item #686561
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #686556
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 * No compromise w/ England
* American Revolutionary War
Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the ... See More
Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...
Item #686544
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 The very first article is: "Debates In Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, and includes in part: "...was in hope...that the lamentable fate of General Burgoyne & his army, as it was an evil of the first magnitude, might...have been productive of some good..." and a bit further on: "...T... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #686482
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 * Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue.
Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advice... See More
Reflecting on the highlights of the Revolutionary War... Map of a naval battle...
Item #686467
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1781 * Summary of the current Revolutionary War
* Battle of Porto Praya - naval encounter
A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, and from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other tidbits.
A... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #686426
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781* Revolutionary War
* Cornwallis' surrender
* Gen. Benedict Arnold
* Battle of Groton Heights
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 pa... See More
Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
Item #686410
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781
* Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
* Lengthy reporting
The first article is a "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which takes 6 pages and includes discussions on the Revolutionary War.
One first page item notes: "...That it was now no question about independency and allegiance: Great Britain could n
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* Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
* Lengthy reporting
The first article is a "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which takes 6 pages and includes discussions on the Revolutionary War.
One first page item notes: "...That it was now no question about independency and allegiance: Great Britain could n
On the exchange of prisoners...
Item #686349
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779 Inside includes the: "Second Letter from Admiral Gambier to the American Congress" which is his plea for the release of: "...an innocent officer imprisoned for being the bearer of a sealed packet..." with much more. This if followed be a letter signed in type by: Francis Lightfoot Lee.Near the back under "American News&... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament... 1759...
Item #685880
January 01, 1759
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for adding certain annuities...to the joint stock...and for carrying the several duties therein mentioned to the Sinking fund..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: King wants his ships back...
Item #685869
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 * Battles of Saratoga - New York
* General John Burgoyne defeat
* Captain John Paul Jones
The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America.
But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyn... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #685856
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 * Ben Franklin's book is reviewed (brief)
* Fort Stanwix report
* Captain Cook's ships observed?
Near the back is a brief review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...F... See More
From the Revolutionary War era... Map of the Canal from Dublin to the River Shannon...
Item #685853
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 * American Revolutionary War era original
A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content in this issue.
At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under t... See More
Surrender of Charleston... Battle of Waxhaws...
Item #685820
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1780 * Surrender of Charleston SC
* Waxhaw South Carolina massacre
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Inside has a letter from Gen. Clinton providing additional details about the situation in South Carolina following the surrender of "Charles-Town" [Charleston].
In his letter he describes the results of the various missions in ... See More
Surrender of Charleston... Battle of Waxhaws...
Item #685818
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1780 * Surrender of Charleston SC
* Waxhaw South Carolina massacre
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Inside has a letter from Gen. Clinton providing additional details about the situation in South Carolina following the surrender of "Charles-Town" [Charleston].
In his letter he describes the results of the various missions in this c... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #685805
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue.Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French s... See More
Ornate masthead in this Dublin newspaper...
Item #685711
May 05, 1791
THE DUBLIN CHRONICLE, Ireland, May 5, 1791 Ornate lettering int he masthead of this uncommon title. Filled with news items from Europe, and discussion in the "House of Commons" on the: "Quebec Bill".
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 inches, pgs. 3 & 4 close-trimmed at the bottom affects some words, otherwise good condition.
A rare 17th century title...
Item #685423
July 09, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 9, (1689)
* Very rare 18th century publication
The year is printed in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1, as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.
A very rare newspaper from England dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs.
A single sheet issue with untrimmed... See More
Protestants versus the Catholics...
Item #685421
January 03, 1682
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 3, 1681/2
* Rare 17th century publication
* Protestants versus the Catholics
This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government.
News is entirely from England & Scotland, with most of a column taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a ... See More
Protestants versus the Catholics...
Item #685420
February 17, 1682
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Feb. 17, 1681/2 This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government.
News is entirely from England, with over half of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, wide, never-trimmed margins, 8 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condi... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #685334
January 15, 1698
A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, Jan. 15, 1697/8
* Very rare 17th century publication
This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title. The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.
Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor t... See More
Death of Sir Isaac Newton...
Item #685204
March 25, 1727
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 25, 1727
* Death of Sir Issac Newton (very rare)
When it comes to notable deaths of the world, they don't get too much better than this.
Page 2 has a simple, yet powerful report noting simply: "Died, Sir Isaac Newton, the greatest Mathematician that the World ever knew."
Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astr... See More
Still with the original blue wrappers...
Item #684748
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1769 Rarely do we find such 18th century magazines in their original state--never bound, never trimmed, and with their original blue outer wrappers. Here is one.Inside the front wrapper is the title/contents have most are familiar with, featuring a very detailed engraving of the London skyline.
Near the back in the "Monthly Chronologer" wit... See More
Meeting with an Indian chief...
Item #684535
September 03, 1787
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 3, 1787 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia mentioning a meeting with an Indian chief Sconetoyack, and that: "...They will leave this place in a few days for New York to represent to Congress some grievances & to demand an observance of the treaty of Hopewell, on the Keown, which they say has been violated & infringed by the lawle... See More
Payments to Loyalists... Death of Tippoo...
Item #683375
June 27, 1786
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 27, 1786 Inside has: "American Loyalists" which notes: "On the report of the bill for granting the sum of 55,000 pounds as a temporary relief to the American Loyalists...desired to know...whether it was intended to allow such Loyalists as were in England during the times of the troubles in America the same as those actually on the spot... See More
News from the French & Indian War... American Indian drawings...
Item #683335
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1756 Near the back in the "Historical Chronicle" is: "American News" which has a letter from Albany, & among other reports mentions that: "...Col. Broadstreet, with about 300 boatmen, were attacked by about 400 Canadians...Col. Broadstreet behaved gallantly and kept possession of a small island..." and a report
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London life, at the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #683252
May 06, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, May 6, 1783 As might be expected the news reports are almost entirely European, just the end of the Revolutionary War. No war-related reports are within.
Four pages, good condition.
Parliament discusses the slave trade...
Item #682633
May 27, 1789
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, May 27, 1789 Beginning on page 2 and carrying over to page 2 is a report headed: "Slave Trade" from the House of Commons, taking over half a page in total.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
News from America...
Item #682412
March 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1787 Included near the back is nearly a full page of: "American News" beginning with mention that Virginia has created duties on imports, with details. From New York is mention that: "Congress have lately concluded a negociation with the Court of Lisbon in respect of trade..." with some details. A few other items as well.
Included... See More
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