Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...
Item #705072
July 26, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666
* Sabbatai Zevi letter to the Hebrew community of Smyrna
* Ottoman Jewish mystic and rabbi - Izmir, Turkey
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had - great plague era
Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his priso... See More
Judaica mention...
Item #705338
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
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
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
Lengthy Judaica item, plus the founding of Georgia...
Item #667378
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1731 There are several notable articles in this issue, including over a full page on: "...an Historical and Law-Treatise Against Jews and Judaism, published some years since."Another significant item is one of the earliest reports to be had on what would be the creation of the Georgia colony, headed: "A true Account of a new Co... 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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Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #669527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within 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 (see photos for portions). Another article ... See More
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.
Near the back is the:... See More
Hebrew customs discussed...
Item #676466
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 An article of note is: "Discourse on Hebrew Customs Concluded" - which is a continuation from the previous issue.
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in the
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Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in the
Tobacco... Judaica...
Northwest Passage through America...
Item #625448
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1744
* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco not a Poyson [sic
... See More
* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco not a Poyson [sic
Early submarine thoughts...
Item #657747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1747 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
... See More
British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...
Item #683350
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structu
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* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structu
British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...
Item #698972
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of
... See More
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Large map of Europe... Judaica item...
Item #694426
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 * Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica - Jewish content
The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART of EUROPE..." which shows all of Europe as well as Iceland, Russia, North Africa, a... See More
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #645683
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 * Early Major George Washington
* Jewish colony in the East Indies
The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the terr... See More
Map of Guadeloupe...
Item #698234
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition. This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled: "Articles of Capitulation bet... See More
Friendly address to the Jews... Capitulation of Guadalupe...
Item #676665
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of Capitulation between their Excellencies & the Inhabitants of Guadelupe, etc." and "Gazette Account of the Taking of Guadaloupe" which takes more than ... See More
Boston report... A Jew is baptized...
Item #638036
February 25, 1765
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Feb. 25, 1765 The front page begins with a report headed: "America - Boston (New England)" concerning the loss of a ship in a storm. A brief item begins: "They write from Prague that Nowel Naski, the most learned Jew in that city, has abjured Judaism & was baptized...".
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
With the "Supplement" issue as well. Fine content...
Item #687300
May 16, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1768
* Pro-British American publication
* Tensions build with England
* Tensions build with England
The entire front page and most of pg. 2 are taken up with a continued report titled: "An Account of Corsica; & the Memoirs of the famous Pascal Paoli the commander in chief of the Corsicans."
Page 2 contains a nice & somewhat detailed ad for the famous series of... See More
Foldout plate of a canal from Leeds to Liverpool..,.
Item #613236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1772 Among the articles in this issue is: "Critical Remarks on M. de Voltaire" which has much on his thoughts concerning Jews, noting near the beginning: "With an impartiality & understanding superior to those of vulgar critics, M. de V. has made a discovery of which they would never have dreamed; a discovery, which is entirel... See More
Judaica interest...
Item #613365
January 20, 1772
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Jan. 20, 1772 The front page includes some court reports including: "...The diamonds taken away from Sir Robert Ladbroke's house were found at a Jew receiver's...Four Jews, thieves & receivers together were concerned in the burglary at Sir Robert's, but they are out-numbered by the Christian villains..." and also: "...the... See More
Brief Judaica item...
Item #567600
October 30, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1773
* Judaica Jewish Jews
A brief pg. 2 item notes: "A great number of Jews who have lately been driven from the Prussian dominions, have settled at Gotenburg, where they are going to form a trading company under the auspice of his Swedish Majesty." (see photos).
Other news of the day, mostly from England. Complete in eigh... See More
On the Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington named commander-in-chief.. So much more....
Item #687295
July 05, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 5, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary War
* Terrific issue w/ many reports
Nice engraving in the masthead of a post boy on horseback.
The front page has a letter from an officer in General Gage's regiment heading for ... See More
Significant & rare Judaica print... Burgoyne in Parliament to answer for Saratoga...
Item #680658
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the Jews Synagogue at Amsterdam, and of the Ceremony of sounding the Horn on New Year's Day".This plate folds out to 8 1/4 by 8 3/4 inches, has minor foxing, and a library stamp in a ... See More
Putnam's account of the Battle of Horse Neck via George Washington...
Item #693762
April 22, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 22, 1779
* The Battle of Horse Neck
* Greenwich, Connecticut
* General Israel Putnam
* Gen. George Washington
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 issue is volume 1, number 6.
The front page begins with a letter conc... See More
Fate of Col. Hayne... The Asgill Affair... Keep fighting, or not
Item #687347
May 02, 1782
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
The front page begins with a lengthy report headed: "Office of Finance" signed by: Robert Morris.
Page 2 begins with a very fine & detailed letter from Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated Sept. 9, 1781, being an account of the Battle of Eutaw Springs, South ... See More
Reports from the closing months of the Revolutionary War...
Item #701131
April 09, 1783
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April 9, 1783
* American Revolutionary War
* Closing events - John Dickinson
Fully half of the front page is a lengthy letter: "To His Excellency John Dickinson, esq., President" of Pennsylvania, which relates to the paper currency of America. The balance of the front page is a letter: "To Robert Morris" that begins: "M... See More
Virginia's historic religious freedom act...
Item #657797
January 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1787 Included is the notable: "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, Passed in the Assembly of Virginia, in the beginning of the year 1786" which takes over a full page. The statute disestablished the Church of England in Virginia and guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths, including Catholics and Jews as well a... See More
Item #621920
January 18, 1787
MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 18, 1787 Page 2 has a brief Judaica item mentioning: "...lately took in an unguarded Israelite...most cursedly; and they are so charitably disposed as to be always ready to take in either Jew, Turk, Heathen, or Infidel." Much typical news reporting of the day.
Four pages, two small wear holes near the middle of first leaf, otherwis... See More
Jews permitted to live in Utrecht, however...
Item #616587
March 23, 1789
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 23, 1789
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* Utrecht, Netherlands
Page 2 has a paragraph noting: "At Utrecht the Jews have received permission to reside & trade, on condition that the chiefs of their different tribes give security to answer for all the robberies and other crimes they commit." (see). Also an article noting: &... See More
Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...
Item #698986
February 02, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More
Significant Washington letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport...
Item #704389
September 15, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 15, 1790
* President George Washington
* Letter to the Jewish congregation
* Newport, Rhode Island - Jews
* Historic Judaica item - Moses Seixas
The back page contains one of the more significant Judaica items found in an American newspaper.
It presents the full text of the: "Address Of The Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Isl... See More
Isaac Franks... Jewish...
Item #595060
December 24, 1790
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 24, 1790 The ftpg. is taken up with ads. Pages 2 & 3 are mostly taken up with reports from the House of Representatives carrying over to page 3, which also has: "A Proclamation" by the governor of Pennsylvania.
The back page is filled with ads including one for noted Jewish financier Isaac Franks (see). Four pa... See More
Alexander Hamilton... Isaac Franks... Knox's War Dept. report...
Item #686080
January 12, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1791 The bottom of page 3 has a letter from the "Treasury Department" signed in type by the Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton, to the Speaker of the House of Rep., concerning national financial matters.
Among the many front page ads is one for: "ISAAC FRANKS, Stock and Exchange Broker...Buys
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Among the many front page ads is one for: "ISAAC FRANKS, Stock and Exchange Broker...Buys
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...
Item #715112
March 12, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791
* United States Constitution amendment proposed
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704964
March 19, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 19, 1791
* (3) U.S. presidents sign act of Congress
On the back page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: "An Act Providing Compensations for the Officers of the Judicial Courts of the United States, and for Jurors and Witnesses, and for Other Purposes", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas... 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
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Two Acts of United States Congress
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 Jef... See More
Arrest of the King of France...
Item #693192
August 24, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 24, 1791 The top of page 2 has an article: "Flight & Seizure of the King of France" which begins: "I eagerly seize the opportunity of imparting to you the happy news that the King has been arrested in his flight. The arrest took place at Varennes..." with much more, taking two-thirds of a column.
A page 3 i... See More
Detailed Treasury report... Discussing the state of the country...
Item #686134
May 22, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 22, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a: "Treasury Department" report signed: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has much reporting on: "Proceedings of the Federal Congress" concerning the state of the Union, & p... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More
With original outer wrappers...
Item #601030
October 01, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, October, 1800 A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most notably desired because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rare as such. As would be expected, the content within is mostly religious in nature, including: "Thoughts on the Future of the Jewish Nation"... See More
Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...
Item #702680
April 04, 1804
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804 From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Government Of Louisiana" and another similarly titled.
Also a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson concerning Capt. Bainbridge and action at Tripoli. Also: "Execution of Two Jews" whic... See More
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #153038
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR, London, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, an Anglo-French publicist of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spend much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith returned to England in 1809 & was at first he arrested and imprisoned, but soon was... See More
Publisher with an interesting life... Beware of warring against England...
Item #698947
June 30, 1811
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, June 30, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subseq... See More
Interesting Judaica content...
Item #648712
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1813 An inside page has an article which begins: "The following List of Jews is supposed to preserve the names of the first settlers here of that nation...Though the re-admission of the Jews was a matter largely discussed in the time of the Protector, their return did not take place until after the Restoration. In 1663 a Minister of the Po... See More
Converting the Jews... Indiana joins the Union...
Item #713474
December 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 14, 1816
* Indiana Statehood
* Converting the Jews
One of the more notable items in this issue is the back page item with a small heading: "The Jews" with the text including:
"...about $500,000 have been assessed on the public in one form or other for the last five yeas & expended---with what result? The conversion... See More
The historic Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews... John Quincy Adam's Inaugural Address...
Item #709906
May 25, 1819
(priced at a discount) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER (a pair of issues), Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825
* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage
* Jewish religious rights
* Jews to hold public office (MD)
A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".
May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in th... See More
Print of Jewish hospital...
Item #648483
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England December, 1819 The prime feature of this issue would be the full page plate of the: "Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel". Accompanying it is a descriptive article which takes more than a full page (see for portions).Also included is the plate: "South View of Chesterfield Church, Derbyshire".
Complete in 94 pages... See More
Print of Jewish hospital...
Item #680798
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England December, 1819 * Early 19th century Jewish hospital engraving
The prime feature would be the full page plate of the: "Jew's Hospital, Mile End Road, Whitechapel". Accompanying it is a descriptive article which takes more than a full page.
The other plate called for is lacking.
Complete in 94 pages, full title/contents page f... See More
Mordecai Noah & his plans for a Jewish refuge in America...
Item #683319
January 29, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1820
* Mordecai Manuel Noah
* Jewish homeland on the Niagara River
Inside has over 2 pages taken up with: "The Slave Question" as it relates to the on-going Missouri Compromise debate.
Another page has: "The Jews" which concerns the famed Mordecai Noah, considered the first American-born Jew to rise to national prominence.... See More
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