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News from America...
Item #700795
June 13, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 13, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Kingston, Jamaica; Boston, and New York.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
During Washington's administration...
Item #700358
March 13, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 13, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700237
August 03, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 3, 1799 The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, several illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, ful... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #699463
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Oct. 28, 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #13. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Observatory's Preparation for his Trial. The Argument of the Whiggs, That they must not be Disoblid'd because of the Money..." with more... See More
Early title from London...
Item #699442
November 04, 1741
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Nov. 4, 1741 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on pages 2 and 4. Most issues are single sheet, however this is a four page newspaper.
Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
French newspaper with Revolutionary War content...
Item #699436
April 04, 1777
NOUVELLES EXTRAORDINAIRES DE DIVERS ENDROITS [Extraordinary News From Various Locations], Paris, April 4, 1777 A four page issue, with a four page "Supplement" issue, with Revolutionary War content including mention of Cornwallis, General Howe, & George Washington. The issue is totally in the French language.
Complete in 8 pages, 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, untrimmed margins, great... See More
Early Dutch newspaper from The Hague...
Item #699428
November 15, 1698
HAEGSE MERCUR, The Hague, The Netherlands, Nov. 15, 1698 Nice engraving of the winged Mercury in the masthead of this small-size newspaper. Four pages, totally in the Dutch language, 6 by 7 3/4 inches, great condition.
Captain Read and his historic journey to and from China...
Item #697812
December 06, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1788 Page 5 has a letter from New York concerning Captain Thomas Read's trip to China. Wikipedia notes: "... he sailed from the Delaware on June 7, 1787, and arrived at Canton on December 22 following, after sailing on a track that had never before been taken by any other vessel, and making the first "out-of-season" passage to C... See More
Battle of Eutaw Springs, South Carolina...
Item #696492
February 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 5, 1782 A terrific issue as the entire front page is taken up with a great report on the historic Battle of Eutaw Springs, being the account of a letter from Lt. Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated the day after the battle. Included is the "Return of the Killed, Wounded, and Missing...". In this battle the American General Greene was defeated w... See More
On the French & Indian War...
Item #696168
April 16, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1761 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Fort Prince George. The former notes: "...from Augusta...received...say that our firm friend the old Wolf King of Moculasse, in the Creek Nation, had been there for some time & was preparing to set out for Savannah to see Gov. Wright...".&nb... See More
First 18th century issue of this title we have offered...
Item #694383
February 19, 1799
THE SENTINEL OF FREEDOM, Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 19, 1799 As any collector knows 18th century newspapers from New Jersey are very few & far between. Our records seem to indicate we've not previously offered an 18th century issue of this title before (and just one of the 19th century).
Very ornate embellishment in the masthead as well as ornate lettering.
Four pages, scattered foxi... See More
Nice reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #693723
April 11, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 11, 1758 Page 6 has over half a column of reporting headed: "America" with two Charleston datelines, reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...arrived in town the Wolf King, a Creek chief...with several other headmen of that nation...received there by the Hon. Col. Montgomery's company of grenadiers... both nati... See More
Pennsylvania governor speaks... Nice reporting on the French & Indian War...
Item #693614
February 02, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1760 Most of the front page is retaken up with: "The Speech of the Hon. James Hamilton, Governor of Pennsylvania...to the General Assembly of the said Province, met at Philadelphia".
Hamilton had just assumed his position of governor, and he extolls t the Assembly his plans, etc. He was also governor from 1748-1754. His father was the famed a... See More
Washington's farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern...
Item #687284
December 18, 1783
THE NORWICH PACKET of the CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Connecticut, Dec. 18, 1783 This must rank among the more beautiful mastheads of the 18th century with the handsome engraving of the ship.
This issue, on page 2, has an exceedingly historic report of Washington bidding adieu to his fellow officers of the war at the now-famed Fraunces Tavern in New York.
The report reads: "At Fr... See More
Siege of Newport, Rhode Island... Map of Dominica...
Item #685899
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1778 The issue begins with: "Proceedings in Parliament, continued" which has much concerning the Revolutionary War, including letters from Lord Viscount Howe to Lord Germaine from New York signed by him in type.A few bits include: "...as the rebel army remain strongly posted at the north part of the island of New York & the... See More
The surrender of West Florida to the Spanish...
Item #685807
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1780 The issue begins with 5 pages of the "Summary of the Debates in Parliament" which includes some discussion of the American situation, one bit noting: "...could see no difference in point of turpitude between an endeavour to detach France from America and an attempt to recover America from France...remained totally silent respec... See More
Early report of the death of Ben Franklin, from a hometown magazine...
Item #682844
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1790 Certainly the most notable report is the death of the revered Ben Franklin. At the back of the issue, in "The Gazette" section, is a report that: "On the 17th of April, departed this life, at Philadelphia, the venerable & celebrated Philosopher and Patriot, His Excellency Benjamin Franklin..." with some particulars... See More
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #680792
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More
Guilford Court House... Captain Cook's journal...
Item #678673
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781 Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another report is a review of the: "Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, on Discovery, performed in the Years 1776, 7, 8 & 9..." which takes over 3 pages. Another report mentions in part: "...parties from Mr. Washington&... See More
From the Revolutionary War era... Map of the Canal from Dublin to the River Shannon...
Item #678174
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue.At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the... See More
Thomas Jefferson on creating a Navy...
Item #677358
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1787 Among the articles within are: "The Situation of the First & Present Settlers in America Contrasted" "Thoughts on emigration, Particularly to America..." Mr. Jefferson's Opinion Upon the Establishment of an American Naval Force" which begins: "The sea is the field on which we should meet an European en... See More
Report from Georgia...
Item #676730
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1742 Near the back is a letter prefaced with: "The Deposition of Samuel Cloake...taken Prisoner off Augustine by the Spaniards in May, 1742" with the letter datelined: Frederica in Georgia.
Among articles in this issue are: "To the Freeholders of Great Britain".
There are no maps or plates called for in this issue.
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Among articles in this issue are: "To the Freeholders of Great Britain".
There are no maps or plates called for in this issue.
Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #676474
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from a... See More
Washington's Farewell Orders... His resignation as Commander-in-chief... American Crisis... Letters from a Farmer... Fabius...
Item #676203
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), September, 1788 The issue begins 4 1/2 pages of a letter: "...From an European Traveler in America, to his Friend in London, written in the year 1785" which provides an interesting perspective of America at that time. It is continued in a future issue.
Of significance is the full text of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the ... See More
Bunker Hill... Post-Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #675440
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790 Certainly the prime piece is the very nice, full page engraved plate captioned: "View of Bunker's Hill" which is accompanied by a brief article which includes: "...very accurate & pretty drawing of Bunker's Hill, within the encampments of the Generals Howe and Clinton, and Charles Town, as it appeared after being... See More
Ben Franklin on the proposed Constitution...
Item #668666
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1789 Pages 1, 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a fascinating: "...address to the inhabitants of the United States of America, by the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin, on the disaffection that has prevailed towards the new system of government introduced in that country...".This is an interesting letter of defense of the new Const... See More
Defending the criticisms of Jews...
Item #667382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1731 This is just the third issue of this extremely successful magazine. Several editions of the first several issues were printed in the early 1730's, and given that the full title/contents page is lacking, I am unsure of which edition this is.Most notable and taking the entire first page is an article in defense of the Jews, beginning: "He ... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665591
March 23, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 23, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisements including ten illustrated ship ads. Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice ... See More
Special request for Ethan Allen... Will the British leave New York?
Item #649696
May 24, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 24, 1783 Page 2 has a report on the difficulties in ironing out final details for the treaty of peace and the British leaving New York. Bits include: "Sir Guy Carleton has, in a very trying situation, maintained the dignity of the English name against the influence of all the concessions & perfidy in the provisional articles. Congress made a demand... See More
An eighty-year span of news from England...
Item #649310
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Each is complete, but may exclude plates/maps (if called for). Nice condition.
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Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
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 for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. ... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown is just an example of... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
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.
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
January 01, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #649279
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
Over 330 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper... See More
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649260
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be 2nd rate. A great opportunity to obtain authentic 17th century newspapers at a fraction of their t... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234
(10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233
(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the later 1750's.... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #649227
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784-1788 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges a
Full page engravings from the 1700's to early 1800's...
Item #649224
(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #649223
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1705 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.Note: U... See More
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-12 One of the more famous of the early newspapers - founded by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring approximately 8 by 11 1/2 inches.
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.
How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?
Item #644863
October 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782 Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "Every thing here seems to be at a stand. The army being in a state of inactivity & the inhabitants & loyalists of New York disappointed & dejected at the offers of Independence held out to the Americans..." and also: "...That Gen. Carleton as acquainted the Congress that the Brit... See More
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