Letters from Charleston, Jamaica, and Nova Scotia...

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George Washington & the Masons... Nelson & the Battle of the Nile...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 12, 1798 



* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious

* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte

* President George Washington

* Masonic - free masonry - Masons



Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from the Napoleonic War relating to the Battle of the Nile, and includes four notes or letters each signed in type: Horatio Nelson.

The ba... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Great gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As... See More  

Rare American magazine edited by Thomas Paine...

THE PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1775  This is a very rare magazine, published only from January, 1775 thru July, 1776, containing the Declaration of Independence in its final issue.

It was the only American magazine to print the Declaration, in fact it was the only American magazine ever printed in 1776. In the entirely of the Revolutionary War only two American magazine t... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 21, 1677



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, me... See More  

The Jay Treaty with England - Washington's response signed in type...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795  



* George Washington letter

* re. John Jay's Treaty



The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.

One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected..... See More  

British to attack Philadelphia... John Hancock... Creating battalions...

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1776 



* Rare Revolutionary War era title

* Tory issue from Pennsylvania

* Great year to have (1776)



(editor's copy) This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.

The front page has a very detailed "Twenty Dol... See More  

Washington's letter resigning as commander-in-chief...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1783  A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congress concerning the mutinous soldiers in Washington's army, along with Washing... See More  

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791 



* United States Constitution amendment proposed

* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson



Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More  

Much debate on the value of the Revolutionary War...

EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, March 2, 1778  



* Revolutionary War Tory original

* Rare Pro British issue from America



This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.

An unusual "Extra" edition, with the entire front page taken up with a report ... See More  

Commenting on politicians in office in 1796...

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 30, 1796  Page 3 has a letter which begins: "The reduction of the army & the arrangements in the war office will occasion man revolutions in our microcosm...". Another item comments on those serving in office (see).

Four pages, great condition.

Washington signs an Act of Congress...

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 21, 1796 



* President George Washington



The middle of page 2 has "An Act" of Congress for providing money to defray the costs of putting into effect the treaty with Algiers. It is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Washington on the Treaty of San Lorenzo...

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 6, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Pinckney's Treaty of San Lorenzo



Page 2 has a letter to the House concerning ratification of the Treaty of San Lorenzo, signed: Geo. Washington. Then "An Act" of Congress providing relief to soldiers injured or disabled in the military, also signed: Go. Washington.

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Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798  



* Lord Horatio Nelson

* Battle of the Nile

* Napoleon Bonaparte



Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.

One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Of the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is follow... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* From the turn of the 18th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with m... See More  

Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787



* United States Constitution ratification

* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify



The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".

Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of Delawar... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 30, 1684



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More  

Only published for four years...

THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736  



* Very rare publication

* Early 18th century British original



This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Ch... See More  

Much on George Washington...

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790  



* President George Washington

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson



Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.

Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of Georgia to Alexander M'Gillivrar... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1685



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, t... See More  

Rare title with a Paul Revere engraving, still with original wrappers...

ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1774



* Exceedingly rare periodical just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War

* Masthead engraving by Paul Revere with outer wrappers (rare)



The quite famous and extremely rare magazine published by Isaiah Thomas. This is the first of the title we have offered in many years.

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This title existed for just one year...

THE BALTIMORE DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Maryland, Oct. 24, 1794  



* Rare 18th century American publication



One of the less common American titles from the 18th century as it existed for just one year, from October. 28, 1793 thru October. 29, 1794. 

Pages 1 & 4 are filled with ads, with news items inside. Included is a lengthy letter signed by: John Jay, concerning what would b... See More  

News reports from "America"

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 30, 1786  Page 2 has nearly a full column headed: "America" which begins with a new astronomy-related theory relating to the Aurora Borealis. This is followed by various reports from Boston.

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.  Red tax stamp at the bottom of page 2. 

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735 



* Among the earliest of American newspapers

* Very early & rare colonial publication



As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspa... See More  

Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759  Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More