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  • A letter from John Jay...
    Item #668941
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 22, 1798  Page 3 has the New York General Assembly's response to Governor John Jay's recent address, followed by his response signed: John Jay. John Jay was previously the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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  • Rewarding Washington in an Act of Congress...
    Item #668940
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 16, 1798  Page 2 begins with over a column taken up with two acts: "AN ACT for Vesting in George Washington, a Certain Interest in the companies established for Opening & Extending the Navigation of Potomack and James rivers." and the other for amending it.
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  • U.S. is building more frigates...
    Item #668936
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 3, 1798  Page 3 has the: "Answer to my Fellow Citizens of the County of Richmond, in Virginia" signed in type: John Adams.
    Also a brief report: "At Philadelphia a 44 gun ship is building; at Portsmouth, a 20; at Newburyport, a 22; at Boston (expected) a 32; at Warren, a 20; and... Read full description  
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  • Giving permission for the President to borrow money...
    Item #668931
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 26, 1798 

    * President John Adams

    Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "AN ACT To Enable the resident of the United States to Borrow money for the Public Service" signed at its conclusion: John Adams.
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  • George Washington on the front page...
    Item #668119
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1796 

    * President George Washington
    * re. the Jay Treaty


    The ftpg. features an address "To the President of the United States" concerning the Jay Treaty, with his response signed in script type: Go. Washington.
    Pg. 2 report from "The Mint" reports on the quantities of various coins... Read full description  
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  • America is prospering...
    Item #668097
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1791  The front page has the "Letter From Dr. Priestley, To M. Condorcet... at Paris." Page 2 has: "The United States" which begins: "Perhaps no country ever prospered so fast as the American States have done in the short time of two years..." with more on the rapid growth &... Read full description  
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  • A magazine from 1790's Boston...
    Item #667744
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793  The front page has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a blockhead proves tedious to a company. A man of the world presently comprehends whether he ought to stay or go; and knows too a moment the time it is fit for him to leave those who wish him at a... Read full description  
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  • A magazine from 1790's Boston...
    Item #667741
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793  The front page has a "Description of the Plate" which is a two page view of the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The plate is damaged as less than half off it is present.
    The front page also has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a... Read full description  
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  • The Hatteras Shoals...
    Item #667737
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793  (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and more.
    Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus:... Read full description  
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  • The Hatteras Shoals...
    Item #667735
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793  (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Included with this issue is the full page plate called for, titled: "Maria of Moulines" with the first page containing a related article. The plate has a small piece from the left, blank margin, not close to the image.
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  • The Hatteras Shoals...
    Item #667734
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793  (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and more.
    Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus:... Read full description  
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  • A Boston magazine from 1793...
    Item #667730
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793  Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).
    Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various Phenomena of the Ocean" "The Benefits of Adversity" "On the Excellence of Christianity" & much more.
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  • The Swedes in the United States...   Beware of counterfeit dollars...
    Item #667706
    THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1788  Articles include: "The Life of John Winthrop" "An Essay on Civil Liberty, by Hume" "A Tract on the Unreasonableness of the Laws of England in Regard to Wives" "An Historical Account of the First Settlement of the Swedes in... Read full description  
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  • Foldout plate included...   Shays' Rebellion...   Harrisburg the new capital...
    Item #667624
    THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March, 1787  The issue begins with: "A Letter from David Rittenhouse...Respecting the Generation of Clouds in the Atmosphere". Other items include: "Description of Chalybeate Springs near Saratoga" "Description of a New Solar Dial" which includes a fold-out plate of it in... Read full description  

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  • A Boston magazine from 1793...
    Item #667607
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793  Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).
    Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various Phenomena of the Ocean" "The Benefits of Adversity" "On the Excellence of Christianity" & much more.
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  • Nice Masonic content...
    Item #667598
    THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793

    * Masonic - Freemasons

    Among the articles is a description of a new bridge over the Merrimack River (plate is lacking). Other articles include: "Description of Cracow, in Poland" "Masonick - Social Influence of Free Masonry" & much more.
    Near the back is: "Domestick Occurrences"... Read full description  
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  • Early electricity machines...
    Item #667596
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1747  Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships Taken" which include several bound to or from North America and the West Indies. Also included are articles on some early electric machines including a illustration.
    Among other articles: "Regulation of the Window Tax" "Account of... Read full description  
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  • With the plate of the Juniata River...
    Item #667449
    THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, August, 1788  This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
    Among the various articles are: "A Description of the River Juniatta" "An Account of the Foundation of New Smyrna in Florida & a... Read full description  
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  • Sam Adams...   The Western military posts...
    Item #665853
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1796   The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
    Page 2 has an article; "The Western Posts Taken Possession of" which is a letter from Capt. James Bruff to the Sec. of War dated at Fort Oswego.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665585
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 15, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 2 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the... Read full description  
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665583
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 14, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The entire front page is taken up with the latest reports from Congress. Other news of the day inside.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665582
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 13, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has the... Read full description  
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665581
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 9, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 illustrated ship ads.
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  • From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665566
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 7, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    Pages 2 & 3 have much reporting from Congress. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed:... Read full description  
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  • Growing troubles with France...
    Item #665565
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 5, 1798 

    * 18th century American original 

    The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    Page 3 has a message from the President concerning the growing tensions with France, signed in type: John... Read full description  
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  • From the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665558
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 4, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The front page is filled with advertisements including eight illustrated ship ads. Also on the front page is a notice headed:... Read full description  
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  • From the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665557
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, July 6, 1797  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The front page is filled with advertisements including four illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
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  • From the temporary capital of the United States...
    Item #665548
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 28, 1797 

    * Uncommon 18th century American publication
    * During President John Adams administration


    The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
    The front page is filled with... Read full description  
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  • A pirate ship captured...
    Item #665528
    GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 8, 1797  Over half of page 2 is taken up with "An Act of the British Parliament..." for putting into effect the controversial Jay Treaty with the United States (concluded in a future issue).
    Page 3 has: "Glorious News" on the capture of a pirate ship which had... Read full description  
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  • Sam Adams signs an Act of the Mass. Legislature...
    Item #665509
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1796  The entire first column on the front page is an Act by the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type by the governor; Samuel Adams.
    Four pages, bit of light damp staining, good condition.
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  • 1796 Samuel Adams...
    Item #665507
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796 

    * Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts

    The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.

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  • Monroe is the ambassador to France...
    Item #662990
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
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  • Report of Cornwallis's surrender, and Cornwallis' letter in which he admits being in a critical state...
    Item #658843
    THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 26, 1782  

    * Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis
    * Revolutionary War - Yorktown, Virginia


    The most historic content is on page 3 which begins with a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain,... Read full description  
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  • Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
    Item #658578
    THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 15, 1781 

    * Rare American Revolutionary War publication

    The front page has a brief item: "The American spy, mentioned a few days since, is taken at Harwich and will be examined before the Privy-Council. Many papers were found upon his person, touching a treasonable... Read full description  
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  • The Great Awakening... Christian revival in New-Londonderry, PA...
    Item #653754
    THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 21, 1743  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... Read full description  
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  • The United States described...   Rare plate included...
    Item #652721
    THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1789  The issue begins with the continuation of: "Letters from a Pennsylvanian on his Travels Into the Eastern States..."  which is very descriptive & which takes nearly 5 pages. Also the continuation of the: "History of the American War", and... Read full description  
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  • Benjamin Rush's "Moral Temperance Thermometer"...State of Kentucky...  Constitution of Georgia...
    Item #652342
    THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1789  Among the articles are: "An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania" which takes 7 1/2 pages. Also a full page chart of the: "Moral and Physical Thermometer", created by Dr. Benjamin Rush.
    Near... Read full description  
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  • At a lesser price... from Boston...
    Item #649301
    (6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H... Read full description  

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    Item #649292
    (5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged.  Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.

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  • Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
    Item #649216
    (5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.  
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  • Duel between two military officers...
    Item #648621
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,  Jan. 30, 1799  Page 2 has a "Message" signed in type: John Adams, which introduces some documents concerning the situation in France. Also a report on: "A Duel" fought between Majors Cushing and Lewis, with details.
    Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, light foxing, good... Read full description  
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  • Much on the Napoleonic Wars...
    Item #648583
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1799  Page 2 has a letter addressed to: "Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States" concerning being an elector for President, signed: "A Plain American". Pg. 2 also has much on the Napoleonic Wars, with: "Official Account of the Amputation of Another Limb of the French... Read full description  
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  • A Proclamation from the infamous "Queen" Margaret Nicholson...
    Item #647064
    PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISE, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1787  The ftpg. has a fascinating: "Proclamation - By the Queen Margaret" who was actually the infamous Margaret Nicholson, who the previous year attempted to assassinate King George III some months prior. She was ultimately determined to be... Read full description  
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  • The President responds to Maryland...
    Item #646221
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 13, 1799 

    * 18th century American title

    The front page has an appeal: "To Delinquent Customers" signed in type by the famed publisher: Isaiah Thomas. Also: "A Proclamation" for a day of fasting, humiliation & prayer, by the governor. And also an... Read full description  
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  • Ben Franklin article on the morals of chess...
    Item #646170
    THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792  This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.
    Content includes: "Reflexions on the State of the... Read full description  

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  • Nothing new under the sun...
    Item #645430
    DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 21, 1793  Page 2 has a curious & lengthy letter which begins: "The prevailing opinion in the minds of many, that so great a length of time has elapsed since the creation, that every discovery & improvement which the human intellects are capable of, has been made, and that... Read full description  
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  • Results of the election for governor...   Naval news...
    Item #645101
    THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 2, 1798  Page 3 has results of the: "Election" for Governor, showing a majority for Livingstone over John Jay. Also: "An Act More Effectually to Protect the Commerce & Coasts of the United States".
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  • Federal election reports...
    Item #636120
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 9, 1796  The front page is taken up with various reports from Europe, with further reports on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has reports headed: "Federal Election".
    The back page has: "Anecdote of Gen. Buonaparte" and various ads, including one headed: "75 Dollars... Read full description  
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  • Spain declares war on Russia in 1799...
    Item #630994
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL AND MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, December 7, 1799 

    * Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia

    The front page has in column 2, "Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia," followed by considerable text. Additional supporting articles are found on... Read full description  
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  • Quakers purchase land... North River (Hudson)...
    Item #628012
    CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER,  New Haven, Feb. 21, 1799  A page 2 report from "Troy" says that a group of men, mostly Quakers, recently purchased: "...the principal part of the village of Lunenberg, on the North River, opposite the city of Hudson..." plus a few details about Lunenberg's ideal... Read full description  
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