Revolutionary War - British Newspapers
The following are Revolutionary War Era issues published in Great Britain. The "Most Recent" listings are shown first so as to enable those who check often to view newly listed items first; however, controls are available to list by date or price.Revolutionary War - British Newspapers
The following are Revolutionary War Era issues published in Great Britain. The "Most Recent" listings are shown first so as to enable those who check often to view newly listed items first; however, controls are available to list by date or price.
Movements of British troops in America...
Item #569062
July 14, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 14, 1781
* Movements of British troops in America
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
The back page has some news from America including : "...letters from Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton with an account of his Lordship having effected a junction with the troops under the command of Brigadier General Arnold, in consequence of wh... See More
Reference to John Paul Jones... Reference to Benedict Arnold's defection...
Item #567395
March 27, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 27, 1781 Page 2 has an item referencing the famous naval battle involving John Paul Jones, with: "...Displeasures of his B.M. in regard to what has been done for Paul Jones is equally groundless...". Another item on pg. 2 extending to pg. 3 includes: "...negociation intended to lay the plan of a treaty of commerce to be concluded between th... See More
America At War...
The Great War Collection (Eleven issues)...
Item #561531
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American ... See More
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Ben Franklin on learning to swim... Holt Castle print...
Item #217171
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.
This issue does feature... See More
From Canterbury during the Revolutionary War...
Item #208954
THE KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1780 This is one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads from the Revolutionary War era to be had. Note the ornate lettering and the engravings on either side of the masthead. The issue is complete in 4 pages, is folio size, has mostly ads on the front page with various news on the inside pages. There are some very minor references to the ... See More
Item #204196
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I 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 the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More
Dislayable newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #121043
THE LONDON COURANT AND WESTMINSTER CHRONICLE, London, 1780 Two engravings in the masthead make this a decorative newspaper. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. From the Revolutionary War era, but I don't notice any America-related content.Folio-size, 4 pages, red-inked tax stamp, irregular & partially loose at the spine, otherwise in rather nice condition. Note that the ph... See More
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