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Vermont extends thanks to the President: Washington's response...
Item #660450
December 16, 1796
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Dec. 16, 1796 Page 2 has an address of the Vermont Legislature to the President, offering thanks for his public service. Following this is his response signed in type: Go. Washington.
A quite rare title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 43 years. It published for exactly one year.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice ... See More
Scarce title from Philadelphia...
Item #660447
December 14, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
A quite rare title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Scarce title with a Washington letter...
Item #660430
January 16, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* President George Washington letter
A scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.
The front page has a letter to George Washington offering congratulations for his public service (concluded in a future issue). Page 3 has a ... See More
Washington to Congress concerning Spain...
Item #660423
December 28, 1793
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 28, 1793 Page 2 contains various reports from Congress which includes a letter from the President to Congress on relations with Spain, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small piece from a bottom blank margin, great condition.
Washington's letter to Congress...
Item #660419
April 28, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 28, 1794
* President George Washington
Page 2 contains a letter from the President to Congress concerning a letter from the British ambassador relating to land near Vincennes, signed in type: G. Washington.
Much reporting from Congress as well.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition.... See More
Celebrating Washington's birthday...
Item #660416
May 23, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 23, 1794 Page 2 contains a letter written to Congress by the President concerning relations with England, signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 3 has a report noting the birthday of the President and includes the 15 toasts to his honor.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition.
President George Washington on the Embargo...
Item #660412
April 03, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 3, 1794
* President George Washington
* Message to Congress re. Embargo
Page 2 contains a message from the President to the Congress concerning the Embargo, signed in type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition.
Acts signed by President George Washington...
Item #660411
March 31, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 31, 1794
* U.S. presidents sign acts of Congress
Page 2 begins with two Acts of the U.S. Congress, each signed in type by the President: Go. Washington, and the Vice President: John Adams.
The back page has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning applying for pension for those injured from the Revolutionary War, signed i... See More
Front page Act signed by Sam Adams... Other thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #660404
July 20, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1795 Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Observations Against The TREATY." being the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine. There a... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #660402
July 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795
* Jay's Treaty - John
* George Washington
A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,
concluding in the issue of the... See More
Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...
Item #660398
June 29, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795
* Proclamation signed in type by Sam Adams
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Sam Adams writes to his legislature...
Item #660397
June 25, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 25, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Page 2 has a letter to the Mass. legislature concerning French ships in Mass. ports, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Acts by Sam Adams...
Item #660396
March 16, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 16, 1795 Page 2 begins with two Acts from the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
John Hancock document...
Item #660394
February 25, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 25, 1790 The entire front page is taken up with reports from the: "Congress of America", carrying over to page 2. Page 3 has a Resolve by the state of Massachusetts signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
Disputed boundary between East and West Florida...
Item #660385
June 13, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 13, 1797
* Rare 18th century publication
* President John Adams
* Early Florida boundary
Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed in type by the President: John Adams. The focus is on the disputed boundary line between the colonies of East and West Florida and the territory of the United States.
This was William Cobbett's important and c... See More
The Queen returns for Oxford, now that the Great Plague has eased...
Item #660377
February 19, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1665
* The Great Plague is Over ?
* Queen Henrietta Maria returns
The back page actually has reference to the Great Plague & the return of the Royal Court to London, with: "This afternoon Her Majesty arrived here in two dayes from Oxford, in a perfect health, to the great content and joy of this Court, having been met by His Majesty...&qu... See More
Very rare & early British title... Published by Richard Steele...
Item #660371
July 25, 1715
THE ENGLISHMAN, London, July 25, 1715 This is one of the more rare British titles from the early part of the 18th century, published by the famed Richard Steele and being a continuation of his newspaper "The Guardian". It ran for just 95 issues. One writer noted it: "...targeted (and to some degree, created) the rising London middle class, both men and women, offering readers ... See More
Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...
Item #660360
July 16, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, July 16, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
This is one of our favorite early newspapers as it is single sheet, small folio size, and has two great engravings in the masthead making it very nice for display (see images). The front page has various reports from throughout Europe while most of the back page is taken up with ads.
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Review of a book on the Revolutionary War... Map of Toulon
Item #660328
September 01, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Required treaties leading to a formal end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #660298
October 01, 1783
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, (England), October, 1783
* Workings on the formal Treaty of Peace
* American Revolutionary War ending
This issue contains much great content on the work towards creating a formal treaty ending the Revolutionary War.
It contains 3 treaties with other European nations involved in the war, requirements before a formal treaty could be concluded between England and Am... See More
On General Gage in America...
Item #660294
November 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1782 Inside has an article: "Account of the Arrival of General Gage in America in the Year 1774, With the Proceedings of the Americans in Consequence of the Boston Port Bill Until the Appointment of a Congress".
Included is one of the two plates called for, a foldout (has wrinkles).
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, one defective... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #660278
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back of this issue (starting on page 463) is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty. The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at ... See More
Sir Guy Carleton arrives in New York to begin negotiations with America to find a peace...
Item #660237
June 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1782
* American Revolutionary War peace ?
Near the back is an account noting in part: "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..." and ending with: "...that the former frien... See More
Reflecting upon British & American relations early in the war...
Item #660236
May 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1782
* American Revolutionary War relations
Under the book review section is: "A View of the History of Great Britain During the Administration of Lord North..." which includes much reflection on the situation in America from 1774 through 1777. Plus there is another review of the book: "Considerations on the American War Under the Follo... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #660214
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 1781 * Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
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 "E... See More
Early report of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown...
Item #660210
November 01, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Early Cornwallis' surrender rpt.
* General Benedict Arnold
Certainly the most notable content is found near the back under the "Postscript", so noted as it contains recently-received news inserted in the issue just before being printed. It is dated November 27.
The report reads in part: "W... See More
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660208
September 01, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
The siege of Charleston, and war events in New York...
Item #660194
May 01, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1780 A full page is taken up with a very nice textual "Description of South Carolina" which has much details. Included is text on Savannah as well, beginning: "Savannah, the capital of Georgia, is a new town, built not many years since by the Trustees of Georgia. It is situated on the banks...". Lacking the mentioned map called for.
Nea... See More
Huddy-Asgill Affair: Washington directed to set Capt. Asgill free...
Item #660152
December 10, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Dec. 10, 1782 A very handsome issue with ornate lettering in the masthead makes is nice for display.
The prime content is the page 2 reporting on the Huddy-Asgill Affair. Website have full details, but in brief Capt. Huddy, an American officer, was hanged by the British in reprisal for the killing of a Loyalist. Washington ... See More
Much on the discussions on how to negotiate a peace between England and America...
Item #660151
October 08, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Oct. 8, 1782
* Making peace with England ?
* Revolutionary War ending
A very handsome issue with ornate lettering in the masthead makes is nice for display.
Most of pages 1 and 2 and half of page 4 are taken up with reports from the House of Commons, with much of the discussion focused on the situation in American and how... See More
Washington cannot be dislodged...
Item #660094
August 01, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1779
* General George Washington
* American Revolutionary War
Near the back is a full page headed: "American Affairs" which includes a letter from Vice Admiral Peter Parker on events at Jamaica.
Also a report noting: "...The American fort commanded by General McDougal was so strong, being situated in a mountainous & almost inaccessib... See More
Burning of Portsmouth and Norfolk by the British...
Item #660092
June 01, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1779
* re. burning of Norfolk & Portsmouth by the British
Near the back are over 3 pages of reports headed: "American Affairs" which includes a letter from General Clinton to George Germain dated at New York which relates to a letter from General Mathew to General Henry Clinton dated at Portsmouth, Virginia & accompanied by a lette... See More
Naval events in the Revolutionary War... Reference to the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #660037
January 01, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1778 Over 2 pages are taken up with a: "Dialogue Between an Englishman and an American Descendant from English Ancestors" (see for portions).
Over 2 pages near the back has: "American Affairs" which includes a report from Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Howe on the state of the navy in American waters, written from on board his shi... See More
Ben Franklin on learning to swim...
Item #660024
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
Complete in 48 pages, 5... See More
Both plates are present...
Item #660013
October 01, 1777
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1777 Perhaps the most interesting feature of this issue is the nice and intricately engraving print of the skyline of London on the title/contents page.
Among the articles noted are: "Historical Anecdotes" "The History of Nancy Pelham" "Detached Thoughts by a Young Lady" "Account of The Quaker, a New Musical Piece&quo... See More
Two Proclamations by General Howe... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #660005
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1777 "American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the war's end to those who enlist for two years.
Near the back
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Near the back
Washington crosses the Delaware... Franklin vs. Howe...
Item #660004
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1777
* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
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* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
Four signed letters from Washington, one from Benedict Arnold, and so much more...
Item #659995
September 16, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 16, 1777 A great issue for American content as the entirety of page 2 is taken up with: "Authentic Intelligence from America".
Most of the content can be seen in the photos as too much to detail here, but a few comments regarding events at Lake George; mention that: "...300 Tories belonging to General Delancy's brigade at Fort Indep... See More
See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #659981
December 31, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, December 31, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.
Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.
Congress rejects the Conciliatory Plan... Much on America... John Hancock is married...
Item #659979
October 01, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England October, 1775 Over 2 pages area taken up with the document--signed in type by John Hancock--in which the Continental Congress rejects the conciliation plan of Lord North. The document is headed: "CONTINENTAL CONGRESS". See for portions.
This is followed by a number of letters from notables of the Revolutionary War including one from General Lee (at Bos... See More
Much on the hated Massachusetts Government Act, one of the Intolerable Acts...
Item #659976
March 01, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1775 Terrific American content including: "An Abstract of the Bill for the Better Regulating the Government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America" which takes nearly 2 pages. This is followed by the: "Lords Protest Against the Above Bill" which is nearly 3 pages.
This was the "Massachusetts Government Act", o... See More
American independence acknowledged by France...
Item #659945
July 29, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 29, 1777 The ftpg. has mention from New York: "...that our grand army is retiring from the Jerseys...".
Page 2 begins with: "American Commerce Claimed, and American Independence Acknowledged." being a letter from Versailles in both French and English.
Page 3 has a few items from the war (see photos), as does the back page.
Four pa... See More
On the Quebec Act, and taking America...
Item #659923
October 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1774
* Quebec Act - Intolerable Acts
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Within the issue is a letter: 'Observations on the Quebec Act" which was one of the hated Coercive Acts.
Over a full page is headed: "On The American Measures" which includes: "...Had the taxing of America, when first proposed, & the measures ... See More
The Boston Port Bill and the colonists' problem with England's power over the colonies...
Item #659920
July 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1774
* Boston Port Bill reaction
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Among the articles is: "The Speech of Moses Bon Saam, a Free Negro, to the Revolted Slaves in ...the West Indies" which takes nearly 1 1/2 pages.
In: "Review of New Publications" is: "Thoughts on the Act for Making More Effectual Provision for the Gover... See More
Gage arrives, Bostonians refuse to trade...
Item #659918
June 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1774 Articles include: "Some Observations on the Characters of the English in General, and the Lower People in Particular" "Thoughts on the Reformation" and so much more. Among "Review of New Publications" is: The Chains of Slavery" and; "A Speech Intended to have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charter of t... See More
Family tree of the Oliver Cromwell family, with a huge chart...
Item #659917
May 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1774 A feature is an article: "Historical Account & Genealogical Descent of the Cromwell Family" which includes a large foldout chart showing the Oliver Cromwell family tree, measuring 16 1/4 by 20 1/4 inches. Several folds and a minor & discrete archival mend.
Other articles include: "Causes of Depopulation" & "Short D... See More
Why England should quit the war in America...
Item #659903
June 28, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 28, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The ftpg. has some news items including: "...That Philadelphia is too strong to be attempted on any side. That Mr. Washington has removed from Morristown to Bound Brook...Mr. Washington is, by his new position, between 8 and 9 miles nearer to New York. That Lord Cornwallis is... See More
Philadelphia cannot be taken by the British...
Item #659900
June 19, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 19, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The front page has: "The news from America...is that there has been an action between the King's troops and the Provincials in the Jerseys...General Howe is advancing forward with 10,000 men...that should there be 20,000 they could not succeed against Philadelphia...so ma... See More
Engraving of the skyline of London... News from Boston...
Item #659824
August 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is the "Monthly Chronologer" which includes over a full page of reports headed "America" with items from Boston, including 2 messages fro... See More
Trade with America...
Item #659814
January 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1771 Included are nearly 3 pages on: "The Present State of the British Trade with Europe, Africa, and America" with much detail.
An interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
The plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 5... See More
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