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News from America...
Item #667029
September 01, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 1, 1772 Page 2 has 2 reports under "America" with Charleston and Philadelphia datelines. Also a letter from Boston which begins: "We carry as very hostile appearance in this part of America. We are preparing for an expedition but to what quarter of the world is uncertain..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice cond... See More
Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #667026
November 26, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 26, 1772
* Creek Nation
* Muscogee Indians
An inside page has a small item from Charleston headed "America" noting: "...from the country of the Creeks inform us that those Indians are at present very turbulent, they have killed a Trader named Inman, beat & otherwise maltreated several other traders in their towns, and threaten to ... See More
New governor of New York assumes his office...
Item #667017
August 22, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 22, 1771
* William Tyron assumes office
* 39th governor of New York
Page 2 has a report from New York under the heading: "America" on the arrival of Governor Tryon in New York for his formal installation as governor of New York. He had arrived, with his family, from North Carolina, where he had previously been governor.
Eight pages 8 by 1... See More
A report from America...
Item #667009
April 14, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1772 Page 6 has a short report headed: "America" with a Newport, Rhode Island dateline concerning the seizure of ships.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Spanish taking over New Orleans...
Item #666933
July 26, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 26, 1766
* Louisiana Rebellion - Creole revolt
* Spanish Occupation of New Orleans
Inside has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston, S.C. dateline. There are several news items, one of which notes: "...that the Spanish governor...was arrived at New Orleans in order to take possession of that place..." with more on the Fren... See More
Proclamation by General Howe...
Item #666884
May 01, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE,
* British General William Howe proclamation
Page 2 has a report from
Congress rallies the troops...
Item #666873
January 16, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1777
* Benjamin Frankin, Ethan Allen & more
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 2 has a items concerning an officer at Boston addressing General Howe upon his retreat from the heights of Boston. And a short note from Ticonderoga, followed by a report from New York noting: "...General Howe has wrote for more troops...Whateve... See More
Trading officials for America congratulate Queen Anne...
Item #666870
January 20, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 20, 1710 The front page has a report of the presentation to the Queen of the congratulations of the trading agents of New England for: "...the conquest of Port-Royal, now Annapolis..." with another from New Hampshire which is similar.
Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...
Item #666869
August 29, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1710 The back page contains considerable detail on what is likely a very significant event in the creation of a formal postal system between England and the American colonies.
The report includes: "Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a monthly correspondence be established between this kingdom and her dominions on the continent of ... See More
New governors in Jamaica, Barbados, and Maryland...
Item #666866
August 10, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 10, 1710 The back page has a notable report: "The Queen hath been pleased to appoint the Honourable Lord Archibald Hamilton to be Captain-General and Governor in Chief of the island of Jamaica...Robert Lowther Esq. to succeed Milford Crow, Esq., in the government of Barbadoes; and Colonel Corbet to succeed Colonel Seymour in the government of the ... See More
Virginia sends its congratulations on the union of England & Scotland...
Item #666863
July 29, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 29, 1708 Near the top of the front page is a report noting in part: "The humble address of the President and Council of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, in congratulation of the happy Union of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland..." presented to Queen Anne.
England and Scotland were formally combined into one Parliament creating Great Britain... See More
The Quakers of New York send thanks to the Queen of England for repealing the "cruel law"...
Item #666858
September 29, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 29, 1707 The front page begins with an: "...address of the people call'd Quakers in Long Island, and near Connecticut colony...presented to Her Majesty...".
The document notes in part: "We, the dutiful & loyal subjects of the Queen called Quakers, inhabiting in Long Island and places adjacent, and near Connecticut Colony think our se... See More
The siege of Lisle in the War of Spanish Succession...
Item #666833
September 27, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 27, 1708 Most of this issue, including the entire front page, is taken up with reports on the siege of Lisle, with headings including: "Journal From the Camp before Lisle" and "From the Camp before Lisle" and "From the Camp at Lannoy" and again: "From the Camp before Lisle".
The Siege of Lille was the most promin
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The Siege of Lille was the most promin
A British victory in the War of Spanish Succession... Encouraging trade with Newfoundland...
Item #666820
July 12, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England July 12, 1708
* Battle of Oudenarde
* War of Spanish Succession
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "By the Queen, A Proclamation" which concerns: "An Act to Encourage the Trade to Newfoundland..." with much detail.
But the more desirable content is a very detailed account of the Battle of Oudenarde. This was a battle in the War of the... See More
First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...
Item #666817
October 27, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 23-27, 1707
* First Parliament of Great Britain
A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both En... See More
Broadside-like presentation on the War of Spanish Succession...
Item #666816
October 16, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 16, 1707 The entire front page looks much like a military broadside, as it has a graphic representation of: "THE ORDER of BATTLE of the Imperial Army Commanded by his Electoral Highness of Hanover..." with more on the military leadership.
This was part of the War of Spanish Succession. The back page has some reports relating to the battles.
Singl... See More
A displayable title... Neat music shop advertisement...
Item #666809
March 26, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 26, 1795
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
* Music store advertisement
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, among the illustrated advertisements on the back page is a nice one for: "Callender's Music Shop" showing a flutist, with various te... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666806
November 12, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 12, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, over half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ulti... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666803
November 02, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 2, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, most of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666802
October 26, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 26, 1795 Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, most of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately signed by President Washington in August.
Four pages... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666801
October 15, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 15, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, over half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ulti... See More
All the "what ifs" of the war... Asking the King to end the war with America...
Item #666751
December 06, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1781
* Post Surrender of Cornwallis
* Should the British continue the war ?
* General Benedict Arnold
Being a week or more since the news of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown reached Parliament, this issue has a considerable amount of discussion from the: "House Of Commons", which includes various talk on the Revolutionary ... See More
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
Item #666708
December 01, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791
* Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart death (1st report)
* Musical composer - Classical music era original
Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment: "At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. ... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666698
January 01, 1728
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1728
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for granting an aid to his Majesty by a land tax to be raised in Great Britain, for the service of the year one thousand seven hundred and twenty nine."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Eighty-two ... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666696
January 01, 1760
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1760
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for enabling his Majesty to raise the sum of one million for the uses and purposes therein mentioned..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666686
January 01, 1758
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1758
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for allowing a further time for holding the first meetings of commissioners or trustees for putting in execution certain Acts made in the last session of Parliament."
A decorative document given the displayable titl... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666683
January 01, 1757
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1757
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for enlarging the times for the first meetings of commissioners or trustees for putting in execution certain Acts of this session of Parliament."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, ... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666680
January 01, 1750
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1750
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for impowering the commissioners of the Treasury to pay off the old and new unsubscribed South Sea Annuities...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condi... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666679
January 01, 1746
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1746
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for granting to His Majesty several rates and duties upon coaches...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Thirty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666678
January 01, 1737
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1737
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...to make perpetual...entitled, an Act to prevent the infamous practice of stock-jobbing...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666676
January 01, 1736
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1736
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for exhibiting a Bill in this present Parliament for naturalizing her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #666489
February 08, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794
* Thomas Jefferson letters
* re. John Jay Treaty
The ftpg. has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing, irregular at the blank spine with a small piece missing, good condition.... See More
Stop by and visit the President...
Item #666386
April 03, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 3, 1799 Inside has: "Of Buonaparte and Egypt" "Invasion of Naples" as well as a report from the London Gazette which includes a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, from on board his ship 'Vanguard'. Page 3 has: "Another Victory" and a report from Boston: "The PRESIDENT of the United States wil... See More
Thomas Jefferson's concern with impressment...
Item #666309
September 09, 1793
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 9, 1793
* Thomas Jefferson letter
* Military impressment
Page 3 has a: "Proclamation" from the French foreign minister concerning France's presence in America. Also a letter to the merchants of Hartford concerning impressment of American ships and men by foreign powers, signed in type: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Four p... See More
Arguing the problems with the Jay Treaty...
Item #666281
September 30, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 30, 1795
* Uncommon title
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has nearly a full column taken up with a petition to the House of Representatives on concerns with problems with the Jay Treaty with England.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Importation from America begins again...
Item #666267
December 27, 1783
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 27, 1783 Taking half of the front page & most of page 2 is a complete printing of a document noted in Schlesinger as happening on December 26, and which he describes as a British order in council to permit the importation of American manufactured goods to England on terms as favorable as those of pre-revolutionary days.
The first column has a brief note... See More
Slaves arrive in colonial Charleston...
Item #666264
August 26, 1773
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, Aug. 26, 1773
* African slavery trade
* Southern slaves arrive
* Colonial New England
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from (see). The entire fr
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* African slavery trade
* Southern slaves arrive
* Colonial New England
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from (see). The entire fr
Uncommon American title from the Revolutionary War...
Item #666263
January 19, 1780
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Jan. 19, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
* Rare single sheet issue
Most of the front page is taken up with a document concerning relations between Holland and England. The back page has a document from D. Diego Joseph Navarro, governor of Cuba., regarding declaring war against Great Britain (see). The back page also has an item from Congress conce... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #666255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 * Very early Southern America map w/ West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day... See More
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
HMS Victory lost at sea...
Item #666212
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1744 * HMS Victory has been lost... 255 years later it is found!
Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report referencing the sinking of the British ship H.M.S. Victory. A report dated February 5, 2009 from the "Best Syndication News" service brings this event into the 21st century with its breaking news reading:... See More
King of England angered that the King of France considers him the "pretended" king...
Item #666141
September 22, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1701 Acknowledging the recent death of King James II (in Paris on Sept. 16), page 2 has report from "Loo" in England: "His Majesty being informed that the French King has, upon the death of the late King James, declared the pretended Prince of Wales King of England, Scotland, and Ireland; his Majesty has though fit to send ord... See More
Battle of Chelsea Creek... Washington challenges Amherst...
Item #666075
June 30, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), Jun. 30, 1775
* Rare colonial Virginia title
* Battle of Chelsea Creek - Massachusetts
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.
Most of the ftpg. is consumed with a report head... See More
The Gunpowder Incident: in a Williamsburg newspaper... And so much more!
Item #666074
April 28, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia title
* Gunpowder Incident - Affair
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.
This issue was printed 9 days after the battle of Lexington ... See More
Election of Patrick Henry sets the stage for his famous speech... So much more...
Item #666070
March 17, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775
* Very rare Colonial Virginia publication
* Election of Patrick Henry
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.
The entire front page is a terrific letter: "To the ... See More
Washington Proclamation on coinage...
Item #665952
February 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 10, 1796
* President George Washington
* Proclamation signed in script
* U.S. coinage - copper cent
At the top of the front page and taking almost half a column is "A Proclamation" for reducing the weight of the copper cent and half cent due to the increased price of copper. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washing... See More
Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...
Item #665938
May 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 The ftpg. has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams. Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when the most conciliating measures which ... See More
Item #665936
October 03, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 3, 1795
* 18th century American title
Page 2 includes: "Naval Action in the Mediterranean" between the English & the French; also: "Republic of France - National Convention" "Annihilation of the Emigrants Lately landed in France" & other items.
Page 3 includes 7 illustrated ship ads, with 6 on the back page. Four pages, ... See More
Item #665864
April 29, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 29, 1794
* President George Washington letter
Page 2 has a report headed: "Proceedings of the Senate on Chief Justice Jay's appointment", which includes an introductory letter signed by him: Go. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Washington introduces a letter by the Secretary of State...
Item #665862
March 20, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 20, 1794
* George Washington & Edmund Randolph
Page 2 has a letter of introduction to the Congress signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. It introduces a letter from the Secretary of State concerning: "...the vexations and spoliations on our commerce since the commencement of the European war...". The much lengthier lette... See More
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