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Six letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #684088
May 26, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1798 A nice issue for display as the front page contains not just one but six letters, each signed in type by the president: JOHN ADAMS. There are two more letters signed by Adams on page 2.
These letters are in response to letters sent to him by people or groups in Lancaster & Harrisburg, Penna., and also Burlington & Bridgetown, N.J., and others... See More
Listing of the United States Navy...
Item #683823
August 28, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 28, 1799 Page 3 has a chart listing: "United States Navy - Vessels In Service" as well as a list of "Vessels Building" listed by name, number of guns, and their commanders. Included are the United States, Constitution, Constellation among the frigates, plus others noted as "Ships" "Brigs" and &q... See More
Death & funeral of the governor: Increase Sumner...
Item #683820
June 12, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 12, 1799
* Increase Sumner death - funeral
* Massachusetts governor
The front page has a list of the: "Government of Massachusetts for the Year 1799" which begins with the governor, Increase Sumner. And then page 3 has over a full column on his death, headed: "Grievous Mortality" which begins: "The pai... See More
Nice on the Battle of the Nile...
Item #683814
November 14, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 14, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 2 has a report from "Knoxville" concerning a treaty with the Cherokees. Page 3 has: "Nelson Victorious, and Buonaparte Defeated" which is fine reporting on the Battle of the Nile, taking nearly 1 1/2 column.
Four page... See More
The Yellow Fever epidemic in 1798...
Item #683678
October 31, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Oct. 31, 1798
* Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic
An unusual issue being single sheet rather than the typical 4 pages due to the on-going Yellow Fever Epidemic which ravaged much of the Eastern United States at that time.
There are several front page reports concerning the epidemic including numbers of recent deaths from the fever.
Four pages, never-trimmed,... See More
An American magazine from 1795...
Item #683615
August 01, 1795
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More
An American magazine from 1795...
Item #683614
August 01, 1795
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More
Boston magazine from the 18th century...
Item #683613
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1795 Articles within include: "Account of Warren Hastings" "The Delights of Benevolence" "Description of a Highland Hut" "The Cacique of Ontario" "On Ascending Thunder" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with the latest news including a report that: "A Treaty of Peac... See More
Boston magazine from the 18th century...
Item #683608
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1793 Articles within include: "On the Inhabitants of Prince William's Sound" which takes nearly 3 pages; "Account of the Island of Magindanoa" [Maguindanao] which is near Indonesia; "The Female Warrior" & much more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the Fren... See More
Work towards putting the Jay Treaty into effect...
Item #683306
May 23, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 23, 1796 The front page is filled with ads including 22 illustrated ship ads. All of page 2 is taken up with discussion on carrying into effect the Jay Treaty with England.
Three slave related ads appear on page 3. The back page is full of ads as well including three more slave ads.
Four pages, purple-tinted staining does not affect rea... 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
President Washington makes some appointments...
Item #682847
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1790 Among the articles are: "On the Use of Cosmeticks" "American Natural History...Of the Birds" & much more.Near the back is a full page plate of music, as well as: "The Gazette" which has the latest news reports from Winchester, Va. New London, and Boston. Also a list of appointments by the President.
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On the Equality of Sexes... References to George Washington...
Item #682845
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1790* 18th century Woman's suffrage ?
* George Washington mention
The first page has: "Description of the Court House in Salem", lacking the plate called for.
Other articles include: "On the Equality of Sexes" "Preliminary of the Constitution of France" and much more.
At the back is: "The Gazette&qu... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #682825
April 03, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1795
* President George Washington
Close to half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT...." of Congress relating to duties on refined sugar, signed in type at its conclusion: Go. Washington, President.
Page 3 has a report on the capture of the ship Amsterdam, with details.
Four pages, very nice condition... See More
General Orders from Pittsburgh...
Item #682809
April 29, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY GAZETTE, Maryland, April 29, 1795 Quite rare to find an issue with this title, as it began Oct. 30, 1794 and continued until just Dec. 30, 1795 as such. It previously had life as another title, and existed under yet another title after the latter date, existing just over a year with this title.
Page 3 has from Pittsburgh: "General Order"... See More
Early issue of America's first successful newspaper...
Item #682697
August 23, 1739
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, August 23, 1739
* Among the earliest of American newspapers to be had
Above the title is "New-England", likely to distinguish this newspaper from the city of Boston in England.
This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only pre... See More
Adams's inauguration: the peaceful transfer of power...
Item #682538
March 13, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of th... See More
What will Sherman do?
Item #682532
January 05, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 5, 1865
* Final months of the American Civil War
* William T. Sherman - post march to the Sea
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SAVANNAH" "Present Condition of Affairs in the City" "What Will Gen. Sherman Do?" "Rebel Speculations as to his Future Movements" "THE SOUTHWEST" "campaign... See More
Grant, Sherman and Sheridan working together...
Item #682530
February 21, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 21, 1865
* Final weeks of the American Civil War
* Capture of Columbia, South Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Grant, Sherman and Sheridan Moving Together" "Lee Reinforcing Beauregard" "Charleston Evacuated & Admiral Dahlgren on his Way to the City" "Details of... See More
America must remain vigilant...
Item #681751
January 19, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1793 Page 3 has a great letter beginning: "The important struggle now is how America shall preserve her Liberty and Equality! For it is unbecoming her after she has contended with the power of Great Britain & conquered, that she must depend solely on the success of France for their continuance!...".
Four pages, nev... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #681728
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
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Madison proposes Amendments to the Constitution... Early edition of the Bill of Rights...
Item #681502
June 13, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 13, 1789
* Early edition of the "Bill of Rights"
* United States Constitution - Amendments
* President James Madison
An exceedingly significant issue which has, on page 3, a preliminary draft of the Bill of Rights described as "...the Amendments to the New Constitution, proposed by the Hon. Mr. Maddison [sic]...".... See More
Death of John Hancock in his hometown newspaper...
Item #681123
October 09, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 9, 1793
* John Hancock death (1st report)
* Declaration of Independence signer
* 1st Massachusetts Governor
* From his hometown (rare)
Curiously, the ftpg. includes "A Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving By His Excellency John Hancock, Governor..." carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed by him in type: John Hancock.
Contrast t... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #681106
April 14, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 14, 1744 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short ... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen...
Item #680937
October 21, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* Revolutionary War
The front page includes a letter: "To the King" which references the American situation & includes: "...Let then, royal Sire, the liberty of England and America be ever in your heart, then shall the people be free, and America shall yet be happy in the full enjoyment of ... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, in an American newspaper... Masthead modeled after one of Paul Revere's...
Item #680790
December 14, 1781
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, December 14, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
This issue contains one of the most historically significant letters from the Revolutionary War, being Cornwallis' official announcement of his surrender to Washington at the Battle of Yorktown.
The report consumes all of page 3, prefaced with: "... See More
An early set of 4 issues (1600's through early 1800's)...
Item #680107
(4) A set of four early newspapers (1600's - early 1800's)...A set of four early newspapers, one each from the 1600's, early 1700's, late 1700's, and early 1800's - sent each month for as long as you would like (see note below). The issues are guaranteed to be worth $100 or more, but could be valued at as much as $150/set. The 1600's and early 1700's issues will... See More
Signed by John Jay...
Item #677450
November 02, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 2, 1796 Page 3 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with the: "Governor's Speech" signed by him in type: John Jay.
The back page has five notices for the sale of land, most in the "West", two from the Northwest Territory.
Four pages, great condition.
A fight between elderly ladies...
Item #677415
August 27, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 27, 1796 Page 2 has a curious report: "Amorous Fracas!" The report from Ireland begins: "The boxing match which lately happened between two elderly maiden ladies of fashion...having made some noise....we are happy to lay the cats and the consequences before our readers..." which is what follows.
Four pages, a few stra... See More
The death of Major John Mills...
Item #677413
August 10, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 10, 1796 Page 2 has a report from Fort Washington of the death of Major John Mills, who during the Revolution fought at the siege of Boston, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Monmouth and the Northwest Indian War.
Much reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Thomas Jefferson's 'Notes On Virginia'...
Item #677257
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, August, 1787 Among the various articles within is: "Extract from Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia" which takes over two pages.Also an article under "Historical Scraps" which begins: "The negroes hold the fourth rank among the inhabitants of the Spanish colonies. The introduction of that unhappy part of the human species in... See More
A report on the Treasury...
Item #677131
August 25, 1788
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 25, 1788 All of page 2 is taken up with a report concerning the U.S. Treasury. Page 3 has some news of the day, but most of the issue is taken up with a wealth of advertisements including 11 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Problems with the Jay Treaty...
Item #676951
July 05, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1797 Most of the front page is "Important Documents" signed in type by: Timothy Pickering, concerning complaints arising from the treaty with England (Jay Treaty).
Other news of the day inside plus a great wealth of ads, several of which are illustrated.
Four pages, nice condition.
Working with the Indians...
Item #676841
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Working with the Indians...
Item #676840
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Working with the Indians...
Item #676839
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
A desire to break away from Massachusetts...
Item #676833
March 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
Among the news reports is mention that: "A convention of delegates from the 3 counties of York, Lincoln and Cumberland, in Maine, have published an address...on the subject of a separation from the state of Ma... See More
A desire to break away from Massachusetts...
Item #676832
March 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
Among the news reports is mention that: "A convention of delegates from the 3 counties of York, Lincoln and Cumberland, in Maine, have published an address...on the subject of a separation from the state of Ma... See More
Letters by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #676178
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, July, 1787, Second Edition (1789) Among the articles are: "Remarks & Facts Relative to the American Paper Money, By Dr. Franklin" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a Friend, on the Subject of the North East Storms" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a friend, Containing an Account of a Remarkable Whirlwind" "Letter from Dr. M. to... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #673423
April 09, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 9, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", thi... See More
Ben Franklin letters...
Item #670618
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, Sept., 1790 * Benjamin Franklin letters
* Dangerous lightning deaths
A nice issue with a full title/contents page with an embellishment at the top.
Included within are two item by Ben Franklin: "Letter on the Death of Persons Struck with Lightning--by Dr. Franklin" and "Extracts of Letters form Dr. Franklin to Monsieur Dubourg, the ... See More
An obscure 18th century religious title from New York...
Item #670393
THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, January & February, 1796 A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.Eighty pages, disbound without a full title/contents pages, 4 3/4 by 8 inches, minor foxing, nice condit... See More
An obscure 18th century religious title from New York...
Item #670392
THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, November & December, 1795 A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.Eighty pages, disbound without a full title/contents pages, 4 3/4 by 8 inches, minor foxing, nice condition. ... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #670038
December 31, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, December 31, 1743. This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America&qu... See More
Rare print of the sport of sculling...
Item #670030
September 13, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1862 The front page has a print: "Race Between War and Hamill, for the Championship of the American Waters" showing the sport of sculling. There are Civil War reports inside.
The bkpg. features a cartoon: "Turning the Tables; or, a Little Sauce For the Gander".
Eight pages, good condition.
Early print of Fort Point, San Francisco...
Item #670029
August 09, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 1862 The front page has a print: "Fort Point--One of the Fortifications Of the Harbor of San Francisco, Cal." with a bit of detail.
Some war-related content inside including: "How To Demoralize n Army" and "Conference of the Rebel Generals at Richmond--Their Plains for the Future and more.
The bkpg. features a cartoo... See More
Front page war print and a page 3 war map...
Item #670028
July 19, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, July 19, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page occasionally featured a Harper's Weekly-like Civil War print.
This issue features on the ftpg: "Hoisting the Stars & Stripes by the Union Troops on the Corona Female College, Corinth, Mississippi" with some detail. Page 3 features a Civil Wa... See More
Civil War related print on the front page...
Item #670026
August 02, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 2, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page occasionally featured a Harper's Weekly-like Civil War print.
This issue features on the ftpg: "Gen. Anger's Brigade Passing Through Manassas Gap, En Route to Reinforce Gen. Banks." with some detail. Some war reports inside. The bkpg. has a c... See More
Civil War related print on the front page...
Item #670025
August 16, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 16, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page occasionally featured a Harper's Weekly-like Civil War print.
This issue features on the ftpg: "Thirteen Inch Shell Mortar, as Used by the U.S. Government..." with some detail. Various war reporting inside including: "The President's Sp... See More
Civil War related print on the front page...
Item #670023
September 06, 1862
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 6, 1862 A desired yet rather scarce title from during the Civil War, as the front page typically featured a war-related print.
This issue features on the ftpg: "Westover, Near Harrison's Landing, Late Headquarters of Gen. Fitzjohn Porter". Much war reporting inside including: "Another Battle at Bull Run" and more. The ba... See More
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