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Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
Item #686275
April 04, 1641
EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, March 7, 1635 with the date at the top in Roman numerals but then also dated at the bottom of the back page: "7 Mars, 1635". This "extraordinary" issue was done for a singular purpose, as defines most "extraordinaries" produced since then.
This issue published simultaneously along with the "Gazette" of Paris, the very first re... See More
English Civil War newsbook with much military reporting...
Item #692419
December 24, 1649
A PERFECT DIURNALL Of Some PASSAGES & PROCEEDINGS Of and in relation to the ARMIES In ENGLAND and IRELAND", London, December 24, 1649 Printed just beneath the title is: "Licensed by the Secretary of the Army Under His Excellency the Lord Fairfax."
Lord Fairfax was a general for Parliament during the English Civil War, fighting against Charles I, but he would be overshadow... See More
Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette... Death toll from the Great Plague...
Item #697267
December 28, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 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. This is the #13 issue.
Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 thru #23 we... See More
Report from the Great Plague of 1666...
Item #679603
May 31, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 31, 1666 A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging and also from the year of the Great London Fire.
The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting. The bottom of the back page has a death report which ties it specifically to this significant year: "The Account of this Weeks Bill ... See More
Rarely found as never bound nor trimmed...
Item #692459
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE: Or, the Historical and Political Monthly Mercury..., Edinburgh, Scotland, March, 1692 Note that this is the more uncommon "Edinburgh" edition rather than the London edition.This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title rea... See More
Pamphlet printed in 1707... Sermon by the Archbishop of York...
Item #696575
January 02, 1707
London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before the KING and QUEEN at White-Hall, March the 4th, Being The Second Sunday in LENT, 1693/4." with more, London, the seventh edition, 1707.
Complete in 16 numbered pages, 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
At the time he preached this sermon, Bishop John Sharp was the Archb... See More
Pennsylvania's governor... Avoiding the pirates...
Item #683528
May 10, 1726
THE POST BOY, London, May 10, 1726 Among the news reports are two on the front page mentioning: "Last week Patrick Gordon, the new Governor of Pennsylvania, sailed from the Downs for his Government of that Province...". And then a letter from Barbadoes mentions in part: "...and on the 5th of February following arrived at Antigua after cruising upon the Pyrates, but meeting non... See More
Pirate troubles in the Caribbean...
Item #674770
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1737 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Some regular Troops necessary in a free Government against Civil Insurrections" "Tumults, How Best Suppressed" "Arbitrary Power the Consequence of Popery and the Jacobite Scheme" and more.Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle"... See More
On the war in Nova Scotia... Frailness of Lord Lovat...
Item #657491
December 18, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 18, 1746 The ftpg. has a brief item concerning King George's War in Canada: "...a gentleman of New-England, who it's said, projected the scheme for taking of Cape Breton...", and then page 2 begins with two lists: "English Ships at Cape Breton" and "French Ships at Chiboctou" with a few comments. Both locations a... See More
Foldout map of France... Canada content...
Item #697215
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...".
This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the southern portion of England and just
... See More
This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the southern portion of England and just
French and Indian War...
Item #676553
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1755 Contains an interesting variety of articles from during the French & Indian War in America, among which are: "Scheme For a New Lottery" "Account of American Pine" "Description of a Flying Lizard"; "Description of the City of Lisbon" and much on the earthquake there; plus many other articles.Nea... See More
Nice reports from the French & Indian War...
Item #695152
March 15, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1757 Page 6 has almost half a column headed: "America" being a letter from an officer in Lord John Murray's regiment at Schenectady, New York.
It has some nice items from the French & Indian War, a few bits including: "...two days at New York when we were ordered to join the regiment at Albany...gone up to attack Crown Point, b... See More
Citizens are loyal to the King in the French & Indian War...
Item #693707
January 24, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 24, 1758 Over a full page is taken up with various reports headed: "America" including one datelined "Philadelphia" which includes: "...the people have never failed to demonstrated their attachment to his present Majesty; & on all occasions to shew a hearty zeal for the public service. They have given a very convincing proof of... See More
News that the French had surrendered at Fort Duquesne...
Item #694037
January 16, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 16, 1759 Page 5 has an item noting: "Great Britain has now got possession of Cape Breton, the key of North America...it is to be hoped that France will be for ever excluded from that country, and, if they do not very soon make peace, this dispute between Holland and Great Britain..." with more.
Page 6 has half a column headed: "America&q... See More
Safe to return to their homes...
Item #693593
January 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1760 The front page has half a column headed: "America" with New York and Boston datelines.
The reports relate to the ongoing French & Indian War, noting in part: "...Proclamation...by...Lieut. Governor...recommending it to the inhabitants to return to their settlements along Hudson's river, above Albany, as they may now abide th... See More
The British fight the Cherokee Indians...
Item #693504
August 30, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 30, 1760 The front page has a report noting: "By letters from Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina, we learn...Col. Montgomery...was surrounded in the middle of the Cherokee country by a vast body of Indians. The British troops fought gloriously & cleared the field with the loss of 140 men killed & wounded. The loss of the enemy must have... See More
Military reports from Charleston, and much more...
Item #696145
January 10, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1761 Two-thirds of page 5 are taken up with various reports headed: "America" with Charleston datelines. It begins: "General Monckton, commandeering-chief of his Majesty's forces in the southern parts of North America, as acquainted the governments of Virginia and Maryland that it is expected that Virginia will provide 200 men and Ma... See More
Cherokee Chiefs in London... Handel's monument in Westminster Abbey...
Item #695156
July 15, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 15, 1762 Page 2 has two interesting, yet brief, items: "The Cherokee Chiefs have been invited by the Lord Mayor to the Mansion house, and are soon to go there."
In 1762, a delegation of Cherokee leaders arrived in London for negotiations with King George III following the Anglo-Cherokee War, part of the French & Indian War.
Also: "Last... See More
Reflecting upon the Battle of Quebec...
Item #693365
February 03, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 3, 1763 Page 2 has a "...letter from an Officer at Quebec to his Friend in Holland" which begins: "Among the many glorious actions performed by the British arms so justly celebrated, I think one of the most considerable has been least mentioned, I mean the gallant behavior of the army at Quebec..." with the balance of the article refle... See More
Eight issues from the year after the Stamp Act repeal...
Item #696343
June 02, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England A lot of eight issues all dating from 1767, the year after the Stamp Act repeal, so much celebrated in the American colonies.
I find no related content, and each of the issues is either damaged or in 2nd rate condition due to wear, tears, etc. A great opportunity with a wealth of reading from this significant year.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #697369
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 12, 1758, Jan. 1, 1760, Jan. 22, 1763, Jan. 6, 1761, and Jan. 12, 1768. 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 condit... See More
German Protestants heading for Louisiana...
Item #696179
June 23, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1767 The middle of the back page has a brief item: "We hear that Mounteford Brown has obtained the grant of an extensive track of land in British Louisiana bordering on the Mississippi, a very fertile territory & intended to be settled with German emigrants & other protestant families from the continent."
Another item notes: "..... See More
The radical, pro-American John Wilkes is committed to the Tower of London...
Item #697319
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, May 9, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester). Page 2 has an impassioned letter signed in type by the radical journalist & politician John Wilkes. It begins: "In support of the liberties of this country, against the arbitrary rule of ministers, I was before committed to the TOWER and am now sentenced to this PRISON..." with much more.During the Re... See More
Men to set the boundary line between New York & New Jersey...
Item #692870
February 17, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1770 The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" concerning several men chosen as commissioners: "...for settling the boundary line between the Colonies of New York and New Jersey, met at Hartford..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Removing Rev. Whitefield's remains to Charleston...
Item #693212
January 10, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1771 Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline. It notes in part: "The Assembly of Georgia...voted a sum of money to defray the expenses of bringing the remains of Mr. Whitefield from New-England to be deposited at the Orphan house, agreeable to his desire...".
This was the famous Rev. George Whitfield, ... See More
Indian troubles...
Item #693704
February 25, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 25, 1772 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia which begins: "In my last I informed you of the great apprehensions we were under of an Indian rupture, and I am now sorry to have occasion to confirm that disagreeable intelligence..." with more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Inhabitants of New Zealand... Plate of Algernon Sidney...
Item #697207
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
Two accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and two of Washington being named commander-in-chief... Thanks to Patrick Henry...
Item #697280
July 07, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 7, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia, as any experienced collector is aware.
Simply a terrific issue, containing repor... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #677985
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 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 an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $50,000 or more in nice conditio... See More
Washington has out-generaled General Howe...
Item #697224
December 26, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 26, 1776 Page 3 begins with a report noting: "...the celebrated Dr. Franklin arrived from America at Quiberon...and represents the Americans to be in a very good situation, having lost nothing, that they intended to keep, and that they will have 80,000 men in the field next campaign. He gives out that he is only come to France to print some new wor... See More
Lies the British ministry is telling about the war in America...
Item #659855
May 06, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 6, 1777 Page 3 has a few items on the war including: "...the Americans are in great want of salt, cloaths, and flour. An embargo is laid on all the vessels at Boston...to cruise at the mouth of the St. Lawrence in order to intercept General Burgoyne...there was no report of General Washington being dead, nor even ill. That Ticonderoga was not taken.... See More
Terrific wealth of content... Washington on exchanging prisoners... France acknowledges America's independence...
Item #697223
July 26, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 26, 1777 The front page has some war reports including: "...that Sir William Howe takes the field with 13,000 rank and file only...he proposes to direct his course through the Jerseys to Philadelphia, but as Mr. Washington has occupied..." with more in this.
Page 3 has many items relating to the war, the photos show just small portions.
But ... See More
Naval battle between the Americans & British... Franklin the 'old fox'...
Item #697219
January 03, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 3, 1778 This was a Tory newspaper published when the British occupied Philadelphia. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.
Page 2 has a very detailed letter concerning a naval battle between American s... See More
Notable attempt at price controls during the War... Much fine war content...
Item #697211
July 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #18 issue.
The entire front page & most of the back page are taken up with what one scholar calls: "...one of the most remarkable debates of the Revolution... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: King wants his ships back...
Item #685875
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 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 Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded... See More
Early on Japan... Washington honored by the French...
Item #660198
September 01, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1780 A early article on Japan with: "Curious Account of the Inhabitants of the Empire of Japan, Their Government, Manners, & Customers..." which takes 3 1/2 pages.
Near the back is: "American Affairs" taking nearly a full page, mostly on naval events in the Caribbean, but it also includes a report from Hartford noting Wa... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #697208
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 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 "American Affairs". It is an "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton to...George Germain..." dated at New York, Nov. 13, 1781, which has: "In ... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #686313
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 n... See More
On the necessity of continuing the war in America...
Item #696479
January 08, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 8, 1782 Almost all of page 4 is taken up with: "Letter VII To the People of Great Britain" which begins: "I am called on...to answer a number of queries, respecting the propriety & necessity o carrying on the American war..." which sets the tone for this lengthy letter.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
News of Cornwallis' capture causes the Britons to say the war is over...
Item #697212
January 15, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 15, 1782 Page 2 has a letter form General Heath from the Highlands, Dec. 25, 1781, which includes: "...Capt. Williams of the New York levies, who are doing duty on the lines of this post...made an excursion to Morissania, took & brought off one captain...without any loss on our side..." with a bit more. Also a r... See More
John Hancock... Great masthead... British "seeks" a new commander...
Item #693170
January 21, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 21, 1782 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.
The fron... See More
Washington's anger over the murder of Captain Huddy...
Item #697218
May 21, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 21, 1782 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with "Debates in the House of Commons Upon the American War". An excellent report providing much insight into the discussions on the troubling situation in America and how to resolve it. Consensus shows a strong interest in ending the military involvement in America.
... See More
George Rogers Clark in the Revolutionary War...
Item #681109
June 15, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, June 15, 1782 The front page includes several reports concerning work towards a treaty with England, with a few bits including: "Sir Guy Carleton, immediately on his arrival at New York, dispatched a messenger to Congress with a copy of his commission & the powers vested in him by government for opening a treaty with America...Mr. Laurens is li... See More
Have peace terms been agreed to? Loyalists to fight on...
Item #673700
October 10, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1782 Page 5 has: "A letter received yesterday from Paris says...that peace is or near being concluded between England and the Americans, not to the advantage of the Court of France & what gives some ground to suppose the report true, is, that Dr. Franklin has just received some dispatches from America, the contents of which he has kept a secre... See More
The French evacuated Yorktown... Treaty particulars arrived in Paris...
Item #673946
April 03, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1783 The back page includes: "...an account that an American frigate had arrived at Nantes, on board which came...This gentleman, who is in the service of Congress, has brought over the outlines of the treaty which is to be definitive between America and Great Britain. He is lodged at Dr. Franklin's, which is more commonly known by the n... See More
Franklin's letter to de Fleury for the medal he earned...
Item #674649
November 11, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1783 Page 2 has a letter from France, signed in type by: B. Franklin, in which he congratulates Lt. Col. de Fleury of France for the medal he is being presented for: "...the memory of your fine action at the attack of Stoney Point...". More after the Franklin letter noting others the medal, including Washington & Gates & noting that d... See More
On the future prospects of the United States...
Item #684737
April 20, 1786
THE NEW HAVEN GAZETTE & THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, April 20, 1786 (year in Roman numerals) A notable newspaper from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and the creation of the American Constitution when the founding fathers were crafting a framework for a new federal government.
Page 8 is entirely taken up with: "Observations on the Present Situation and Future... See More
Three letters signed by George Washington...
Item #668867
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), August, 1789 Over 5 1/2 pages on: "Observations on the Utility of funding the Public Debts of the United States". Also: "Observations on Manufacturing Sugar from the Sap of the Maple Tree" and an address to the President from the state of New York with the: "President's Answer" signed in type: George Washington; and an ad... See More
Washington returns from his tour...
Item #685626
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, Nov., 1789 The issue begins with: "Description of the Bastile, in France" which takes 1 1/2 pages. Lacking the plate of it.Also in this issue: "Webster's Essay on Reforming the Present Mode of Spelling" continued from a previous issue; "An Oration in Praise of Ignorance" "Rules of the Philadelphia Dispensary" &... See More
Abolishing slavery... America is flourishing economically...
Item #640633
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1791 Taking nearly 2 pages is: "An Expository Address to the People of England on the Late Memorable Decision Against the Abolition of the Slave Trade". Among the news reports near the back are a few items headed: "America" beginning: "America has now to boast a flourishing trade & a wise and upright administrat... See More
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