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Item #704575
November 09, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, 11The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Ca... See More
Recovering from the Great Plague... Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette...
Item #694908
December 07, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 7, 1665 This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Plus this is the #7 issue.
Because of the Plague and an attempt to avoid the contagion, the Royal Court removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began,... See More
Reports from South Carolina, St. Augustine, and Georgia... slavery...
Item #642712
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1739 Near the back is the: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. One of the reports is from Switzerland & notes: "...people who went from this country to inhabit the British colonies of Carolina and Georgia are returning from thence, the climate not agreeing with them."
This
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Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700852
October 20, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Oct. 20, 1746 The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, with the entire back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sh... See More
Similar to Ben Franklin's kite experiment...
Item #676547
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes. A related map is lacking.Inside has a very detailed, 2 1/2 page article on: "A Paper Kite Electrified by a Storm" by M. de Romas, being an experiment very much like Ben Franklin's a bit earlier.
Indeed, a footno... See More
A Pennsylvanian praising a medicine...
Item #699680
June 29, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 29, 1758 Page 2 has a letter from Rev. Mr. Thomas Barton of York, Pennsylvania, concerning the efficacy of a certain medicine.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches, great condition.
Printed by Ben Franklin, with the Franklin imprint...
Item #686747
October 28, 1762
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 1762 A fine opportunity for a bonafide Ben Franklin newspaper with the imprint at the bottom of the back page reading: "PHILADELPHIA: Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master, and D. HALL at the New Printing Office, near the Market." Page 2 has nearly a full column of news datelined from Charleston, plus reports from New York and Philadelp... See More
Reference to the Stamp Act...
Item #701127
March 23, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 23, 1767 Over 1 1/2 columns of the front page are taken up with: "Dr. Franklin's Pieces in Behalf of North America", signed in type: Homespun.
Also on the front page is a letter mentioning: "...I know not with what foundation that there is an intention of obliging the American to pay for all the St... See More
Handsome colonial issue from New York...
Item #703521
June 12, 1769
THE NEW YORK GAZETTE & THE WEEKLY MERCURY, June 12, 1769 Most of the front page is a lengthy essay: "A Whip for the American Whig", which is primarily of a religious nature but does make reference to the Stamp Act, the Sons of Liberty, etc.
Page 2 has several political items from this year before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, including reference to John Dickinson'... See More
The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...
Item #703367
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
An incomplete almanac, but from 1771...
Item #702542
January 01, 1771
"An Astronomical Diary Or An Almanack..." for the year 1771, printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames. This is a damaged almanac as it is missing one interior leaf (March-April). Plus all leaves are loos, with much wear at margins including a few small portions missing from the margins.
Causes & Necessities for Taking Up Arms... Edmund Burke's historic speech...
Item #677954
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1775 Taking 3 1/2 pages is "A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, now met in General Congress at Philadelphia, setting forth the Causes and Necessities of their taking up Arms", signed in type at the end: John Hancock & Charles Thomson, dated "Philadelphia, July 6, 1775".This famou... See More
Nice on creating a Continental Army, with mention of Washington & others...
Item #701113
October 28, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 1775 Most of page 2 is taken up with a report to the Earl of Dunmore from the Virginia Gazette containing some vitriolic comments.
Page 3 has a great item concerning the creation of a Continental army, reading in part: "...the Honorable Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Lynch & Benjamin Harrison, from Phila., a Committee from the Contin... See More
A very famous newspaper... Treatment of Ethan Allen in captivity...
Item #687313
May 18, 1776
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR, AMERICAN ORACLE OF LIBERTY, Worcester, May 18, 1776 This newspaper published by the famed Isaiah Thomas is undoubtedly one of the more significant & notable titles of the Revolutionary War era. It is worth noting that the famed printer Isaiah Thomas was the publisher, having begun this newspaper in 1770. An ardent patriotic, as the extended title to his... See More
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #678026
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Inside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being in an environment so heavily forested. This interesting article takes nearly two pages.Further on is: &quo... See More
General Howe at Elk River... Burgoyne at Saratoga and Fort Stanwix...
Item #701402
January 17, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 17, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
Page 2 begins with two letters from General Howe concerning his arrival at Elk River. In late July a 265-ship armada under General Howe's comma
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Page 2 begins with two letters from General Howe concerning his arrival at Elk River. In late July a 265-ship armada under General Howe's comma
George Washington, Ethan Allen, and more...
Item #685945
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1778 The first article is a "...Debate...on Enquiry into the State of the Nation..." continued from a previous issue and has much on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that with equal force General Washington could not stand before the British troops, who were at this day perhaps the bravest in the world...General Washington'... See More
John Burgoyne.... Regarding the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #678175
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1779 The first five pages are a: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes various discussions concerning the Revolutionary War.One interesting bit notes: "...told us the bulk of the people are our friends; that the Congress was chosen by a faction; that they held their seats by force; that their tyranny was... See More
The only American magazine that published during the heart of the Revolutionary War...
Item #702549
July 01, 1779
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, July, 1779 In the entirety of the Revolutionary War only two American magazines existed, they being this one and the "Pennsylvania Magazine" which published in Philadelphia as well, from January, 1775 thru July, 1776.
The "United States Magazine" was the only American magazine that published during the heart of the war and lasted... See More
Pennsylvania Assembly distresses their residents...
Item #685790
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1780 One report notes: "The assembly of Pennsylvania have fallen upon a new mode of distressing the friends of this country resident among them by obliging persons to take the oaths of allegiance or affirmation of fidelity to the state, & to take a certificate of the same, which certificate they are to produce or be liable to such fines ... See More
Five pages of reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #704541
September 01, 1780
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Sept. 1780 Among the articles within are five pages on the continued report: "The Rise and Progress of the Present Unhappy War in America" which has much reporting on the war in the South. Photos show portions.
Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches, scattered foxing throughout, generally good condition.
John Adams negotiates with the Dutch... Preparing for the final event at Yorktown...
Item #704578
October 09, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Oct. 9, 1781 The entire front page and a column on page 2 are taken up with: "A Memorial to their High Mightinesses, the States-General of the United Provinces of the Low Countries". It is signed in type by John Adams who was the American ambassador to the Netherlands, and being: "The subscriber has the honor to pro... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #686427
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781 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 the "Historical Chronicle". It begins with an editorial comment: "Gen. Washington's letter to the President of Congress on the surrender of the British army under Lord Cornwallis... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #702513
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It no... See More
Captain Lippencot was given up to General Washington...
Item #681162
September 03, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 3, 1782 Page 3 has a notable report on the Asgill Affair: "...who left New York...we are told that Capt. Lippencot, the principal accomplice in the murther of Capt. Huddy, had received his sentence at New York...that he had been condemned & was that day (the 14th of June) sent to the camp of General Washington."
And relating to this... See More
Terms of the Peace Treaty ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #687152
March 25, 1783
THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, March 24, 1783 This newspaper is famous for the patriotic engraving in the masthead--engraved by Paul Revere--which shows the liberty figure setting the "dove of peace" free from its restraining cage over the skyline of Boston. This Revere engraving was used for a limited number of years.
Over half of the front page is taken up with rep
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Ben Franklin asks to resign...
Item #673960
April 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, April 22, 1783 Page 3 has a brief item: "Dr. Franklin has written to Congress requesting permission to resign his public employment, 'the business being too weighty for his old shoulders'. Such was the Doctor's expression."
Page 7 is mostly taken up with: "American News" which talks of ships leaving the colonies, concerns of New Yorkers ... See More
Uncommon Dutch newspaper from 1787...
Item #701996
August 02, 1787
HOLLANDSCHE HISTORISCHE COURANT [Dutch Historical Gazette], Delft, The Netherlands, August 2, 1787 This is the first of this title we have encountered. A single sheet, never trimmed margins, some text is printed vertically, engraving in the masthead, good condition.
The HMS Bounty prepares for its fateful trip... A slave ship burns...
Item #704521
August 28, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 28, 1787 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, is now completely equipped at Deptford..." with a bit more.
This was the HMS Bounty, under the command of Lieut. Bligh, which depar... See More
The HMS Bounty prepares for its fateful trip... A slave ship burns...
Item #702866
August 28, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 28, 1787 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, is now completely equipped at Deptford..." with a bit more.
This was the HMS Bounty, under the command of Lieut. Bligh, which depar... See More
From York, England...
Item #700790
August 31, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 31, 1787 A nice newspaper from the UK with mostly European reports and ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, full red tax stamp on the front page, good condition.
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #685616
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More
James Madison regarding Amendments... Martha Washington...
Item #703701
May 27, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 27, 1789 From the very early period of the new federal government, as Washington was just inaugurated less than a month previous.
Page 3 has: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress" which begins: "This being the day assigned to take up the subject of Amendments--Mr. Madison observed, that various reasons induced him to propose a distant... See More
First inauguration of George Washington...
Item #700619
July 16, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789 Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspaper worldwide are extremely uncommon.
Here is a nice report of this significant event found on page 2, datelined: "Extract of a L... See More
House of Representatives' version of the Bill of Rights...
Item #703725
August 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789 This is a very significant issue, as page 2 contains an early version of the historic Bill of Rights.
As a brief history, the Constitution was signed in September 1787 and sent to the Congress. Eleven days later, it was submitted to the states for ratification. But as the people began to examine the document, they came to share the sen... See More
Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...
Item #701210
November 25, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789 It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".
This is an extremely noteworthy address as it is Franklin's strongest moral statement on the subject of slavery.
Fr... See More
A Proclamation signed by Washington and Jefferson...
Item #703810
April 10, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 10, 1790 Pages 1 and 2 have reports on discussions in Congress from this formative year.
Page 2 has "A Proclamation" stating that a "Convention" concerning the functions and privileges of Consuls was agreed upon between the United States and France. The text of the Convention follows, and concludes on page 3 with a statement ... See More
Washington responds to an address from the Virginia Assembly...
Item #704775
May 01, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 1, 1790 Page 2 has much reporting from "Congress--House of Representatives" on the proposition for assuming the state debts.
Pages 2 & 3 contain an address: "To George Washington, President of the United States" from the General Assembly of Virginia, which is followed by his lengthy response signed in type: G. Washington.
Four p... See More
George Washington, Ben Franklin, & Alexander Hamilton...
Item #704525
July 21, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 21, 1790 Page 2 has a nice Act of Congress headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle & signed in type by the president: George Washington, as well as by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has an item headed: "Portrait of the President" done by Mr. Trumbull. The back page has an article titled: "The Whistle--A True Story... See More
George Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #704526
December 11, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 11, 1790 Over half of the front page is taken up with Washington's second state-of-the-union address. It is headed: "SPEECH of the President Of The United States To Both Houses of Congress" and is signed by him in type at its conclusion: G. WASHINGTON.
Washington began this tradition the previous year (actually his 1789 spe... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams...
Item #704528
April 02, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 2, 1791 The front page has reporting on: "The Bank Bill under Consideration".
The back page has two Acts of Congress headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in block type by: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. The back page also has an ad by: "Manuel Noah, Broker..." a noted Jewish fina... See More
George Washington letter on the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #668882
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, May, 1791 Several pages are taken up with: "A Brief Examination of Lord Sheffield's Observation on the Commerce of the United States" with details on the manufacture of "Naval Stores" "Pot and Pearl Ashes" and also: "That it Musts Always be the Situation of the United States to Court Great Britain".Other article... See More
John Hancock becomes governor...
Item #704039
May 28, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1791 Page 2 has a report that: "...committee appointed to count the votes for Governour and Lt. Governour reported that His Excellency JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. was chosen Governour and His Honour SAMUEL ADAMS Esq. Lt. Governour...".
Pages 2 & 3 also have a "Speech" which is signed in type: JOHN HANCOCK.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins... See More
Article by Ben Franklin...
Item #678708
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1792 Although many years ago we had a nice inventory of 18th century American magazines, we find them to be very scarce today.Here is one of the more famous titles with content which includes: "Observations on Drunkenness" "Description of St. Peter's Church at Rome" "Character of the Swedish Nation" and an article... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1790's...
Item #699174
January 05, 1793
Lot of five different British newspapers from the 18th century: Edinburgh Evening Courant, 1793; Morning Post (London), 1794; Caledonian Mercury (Edinburgh), 1793; Lloyd's Evening Post (London), 1796; and Edinburgh Advertiser, 1796.
Each is complete in 4 pages, are typical "newsy" newspapers, some margin wear & doing, generally good condition.... See More
Signed by Washington & Jefferson...
Item #704502
May 08, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 8, 1793 The top of the first column has: "An Act for the Relief of Simeon Thayer" by the U.S. Congress, signed in type by the President: Go. WASHINGTON as well by the Secretary of State: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Citizen Genet Affair...
Item #701503
May 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 29, 1793 The front page has the Address Of The Citizens Of Philadelphia, To EDMUND CHARLES GENET, Minister Plenipotentiary From The Republic of France, To The United States", with his Answer signed in type: Genet.
Genêt served as French minister to the United States from 1793 to 1794. His activities in that capacity embroiled the United States and France i... See More
Very successful newspaper from the last half of the 18th century...
Item #699670
February 17, 1794
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. 17, 1794 One of the more successful newspapers from Scotland from the last half of the 18th century. The masthead has an engraving of the winged Mercury.
Various news reports from throughout Europe & a wealth of ads. The front page has a full red tax stamp.
Eight pages, good condition.
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #704506
April 24, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 24, 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, great condition.
Nice George Washington issue...
Item #704057
May 09, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 9, 1795 The front page features not one but three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the president: George Washington. One of the Acts is for trading with the Indians.
The front page also has a detailed ad: "30 Dollars Reward" for deserters from the military.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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