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Discovery of perpetual motion...
Item #705473
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1772 Among the articles are: "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Henry Fynes" "Characteristics of Saxon and Norman Architecture" "Perpetual Motion Said to be Discovered" and other items. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. Included is a report from Georgia concer... See More
Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?
Item #705472
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795* President George Washington
* Officer in the British Army ?
Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have b... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #705471
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold.This is his detailed report on the taking of New Londo... See More
From the Revolutionary War era... Map of the Canal from Dublin to the River Shannon...
Item #705459
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 * American Revolutionary War era original
A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we 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 t... See More
Have peace terms been agreed to? Loyalists to fight on...
Item #705434
October 10, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* From the enemy - Loyalists
Page 5 has: "A letter received yesterday from Paris says...that peace is or near being concluded between England and the Americans, not to the advantage of the Court of France & what gives some ground to suppose the report true, is, that Dr. Franklin has ju... See More
Angry Boston freeholders... Destroy Fort Pitt...
Item #705431
December 19, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772 The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter.
A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insufficient and they have n... See More
Peace with dishonor is not acceptable...
Item #705425
August 06, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has an interesting report which explains how the British soldiers fighting in America are paid.
Page 5 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Annapolis mentioning in part: "...in an excursion he made to Amelia twp. last week fell in ... See More
Fleshing out the details in the treaty with America...
Item #705415
April 17, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 17, 1783
* re. the End of the Revolutionary War
Page 2 has some reports from the House of Commons relating to the treaty with America, particularly the trade portion. The back page has some talk concerning relations with America as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The Case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies.Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".
Among other articles are: "Speech on the ... See More
Thomas Paine expelled from the National Convention of France...
Item #705385
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1794 * 18th century vindication of Free-Masonry
* Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
* 18th century print of Arundel Castle
The most noteworthy content is a lengthy article on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France" which includes: "...Thomas Paine, with all the other foreigners, was... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #705383
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back 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 Sea, which for their Singulari... See More
A short-lived, 18th century title...
Item #705365
April 28, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, April 28, 1753
* Rare 18th century title
* 272 year old publication
An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was the continuation of Johnson's "The Rambler", a newspaper written in "elevated prose" with the subjec... See More
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
Item #705297
February 13, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784 Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishment takes place...different bodies...of the different colonies, and jealousy o... See More
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705256
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies. Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".Among other articles are: "Speech on the R... See More
Hebrew customs...
Item #705255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.
Near the back is the:... See More
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
Item #705254
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
Burr accused of murdering Hamilton... Dr. William Herschel's work...
Item #705252
September 01, 1804
THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1804
* Alexander Hamilton death - re. Aaron Burr duel
The first column of a page is headed: “AMERICA & THE WEST INDIES” reporting: “By the New York papers, we learn, that the Coroner’s Inquest, held on the late Gen. Hamilton, have brought in a verdict of ‘Willful murder against A’ Burr, esq.... See More
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705248
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
Battle of Buda... King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...
Item #705228
August 19, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686
* The Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest)
The front page has a report from Vienna noting: "Upon the advice of the march of the Grand Viper to relieve Buda, the council of war hath been several times assembled here in the Emperor's presence; and orders have been sent to all the Imperial troops, which were dispersed in small bodi... See More
A large & decorative masthead... How to avoid taxation...
Item #705165
December 30, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 30, 1723
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare publication
A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence being the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspaper... See More
Battle of Buda (Budapest)... Buda about to fall!
Item #705108
September 06, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686
* Buda (modern day Budapest) about to fall!
* Quite historic w/ considerable details
Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite hard to find conte... See More
New Spain, or Mexico, report...
Item #705104
May 07, 1666
LONDON GAZETTE, May 7, 1666
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
A front page report from "Seville" states: "The admiral and Vice-Admiral of Spain, are providing for their Voyage into New-Spain, but will not be ready till the beginning of July, t... See More
Battle of Newtownbutler in the Williamite War...
Item #705083
August 22, 1689
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689
* The Battle of Newtownbutler
* County Fermanagh - Irleand
* Williamite vs. Jacobite troops
The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle of Newtownbutler in Ireland, which carries over to take half of page 2. This battle was part of the Williamite War in Ireland between the forces of William III and Mary II and tho... See More
Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...
Item #705072
July 26, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666
* Sabbatai Zevi letter to the Hebrew community of Smyrna
* Ottoman Jewish mystic and rabbi - Izmir, Turkey
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had - great plague era
Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his priso... See More
Students have a quarrel with the Jews...
Item #705057
July 14, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 13, 1675 The front page has a report from "Cologne" which notes in part: "...a little war between the students of this city and the inhabitants of Duyts [Deutz] on the other side of the Rhine, on this occasion; The said students having resolved to pillage the houses of some Jews, and of other inhabitants of Duyts, with whom they had had a qua... See More
By the author of the 'Present State of the Jews'...
Item #705056
July 14, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 14, 1679
* Clergyman & author Lancelot Addison, D.D.
* "The Present State of the Jews" book advertisement
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
The back page has several "Advertisements" among which is for the publishing of a book: "The Life and Death of Mahumed, the Author of the Turkish Religion. B... See More
Judaica mention...
Item #705054
December 18, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More
Great 1773 map of the western hemisphere...
Item #704974
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 * Captain James Cook
* North America map
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France &... See More
Interesting title & newspaper...
Item #704887
October 13, 1787
OLLA PODRIDA, Oxford, England, Oct. 13, 1787
* Rare publication
Although having a Spanish name (translates to "any miscellaneous collection or assortment") this newspaper is in English. The content is essentially a lengthy editorial on a topic.
Complete in six pages, 7 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Officers respond to Washington's Farewell Address... British evacuate New York City....
Item #704735
January 02, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1784
* General George Washington
* Farewell Address responses
* Loyalists escaping New York
The front page has a report from New York noting: "General Thomas Mifflin is chosen resident of Congress for the ensuing year, in the room of Elias Boudinot...His Excellency General Washington, by proclamation bearing the date the 4th instant, ... See More
Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...
Item #704612
January 06, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVRTISER, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1784
* General George Washington
* Farewell address - speech
* Continental Army officers
* Princeton, New Jersey
Certainly the most notable & historic content is the full text printing of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rock... See More
The HMS Bounty prepares for its fateful trip... A slave ship burns...
Item #704521
August 28, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 28, 1787
* Captain William Bligh prepares for voyage
* HMS Bounty - merchant ship - mutiny fame
* Fateful South Pacific Ocean expedition
The back page has an inconspicuous report noting "The ship which has been engaged by the Admiralty to make a voyage to the Society Islands for the bread-fruit which is to be transported to our West India settlement,... See More
Early issue of this revered title...
Item #704441
January 01, 1797
THE TIMES, London, England, 1797 Perhaps the most revered newspaper in the world, it began in 1785 under the title "The Daily Universal Register", adopting its modern name on January 1, 1788.
An opportunity for a very nice issue of this iconic title with a decorative red-ink tax stamp at the top.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
London from 1799...
Item #704440
January 01, 1799
THE SUN, London, England, 1799 A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.
Four pages, good condition.
It satirized the vices & follies of the fashionable...
Item #704430
February 01, 1753
THE WORLD, London, England, Feb. 1, 1753
* 18th century original
This is an interesting, six page newspaper that only existed for four years. It's focus was satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day.
Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, very light damp stain to an upper corner, nice condition.... See More
First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...
Item #704248
October 27, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 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 Engl... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #704177
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666
* The Great London Fire period coverage
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspape... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #704040
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 9, 1758, June 10, 1760, MArch 3, 1763, Feb. 20, 1768, and May 28, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More
The King's Proclamation to encourage naval recruitment...
Item #704038
March 20, 1755
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, arch 20, 1755 Half of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, For continuing the encouragements to seamen who shall enter themselves on Board His Majesty's ships of war; for increasing the bounty to all such seamen..." with more.
Four pages, 10 by 12 3/4 inches, repair at the blank spine, nice condition.
Charles II offers a pardon in the Popish Plot investigation...
Item #703910
November 03, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679
* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?
This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing Catholics of plotting the assassination of King Charles II.
Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with a Royal Proclamation by the king pardon to those providing information in the Popish... See More
George Washington script signature... Henry Knox, Paul Revere, & Sam Adams...
Item #703604
January 17, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795
* President George Washington
* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere
A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.
Also on the front page is a letter from the President ... See More
Bunker Hill... Post Revolutionary War engraving...
Item #703551
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790 * Full page engraving of Bunker Hill
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 Clin... See More
Fine issue on Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga...
Item #703446
December 12, 1777
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Dec. 12, 1777 This is a fine issue on the historic surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, the event which when learned in Europe encouraged further support for the American cause among the French & others.
Page 4 begins with a letter signed in type: Horatio Gates, datelined at Albany, October 19, 1777, that begins: "I have the pleasure to send your Hon... See More
John Adams becomes the American Ambassador to England...
Item #703445
June 04, 1785
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 4, 1785
* Founding father John Adams promotion (Ambassador)
* First American Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain
The front page begins with a brief item noting John Adams being formally received as the American ambassador to England: "This day John Adams, Esq., minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, had a private... See More
Unrest among the nations along the Mississippi River... Ben Franklin...
Item #703437
November 04, 1791
THE WORLD, London, Nov. 4, 1791 Page 2 has a brief item: "Greater jealousies than ever subsist between the French, Spanish, and American Colonies on the banks of the Mississippi; each party complains of the encroachments of the other, although each has more ground than they can possibly occupy."
The top of page 3 has an: "Anecdote of Dr. Franklin".
Four pages, a few min... See More
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #703423
November 09, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 9, 1758 The middle of the front page has a report from New York headed: "America" with naval reports.
Page 6 has another report headed: "America" with reports from New York and South Carolina, the former including: "We hope to have another brush with M. Montcalm at the breastwork this fall...when we shall then be able to muster ab... See More
The colonies during the Revolutionary War...
Item #703380
March 10, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1778
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
An inside page has an interesting report signed by "A Manufacturer" concerning the potential problems with sending artisans & others learned in the trades to America, noting: "...Let us therefore no longer alarm ourselves with the imaginar
... See More
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
An inside page has an interesting report signed by "A Manufacturer" concerning the potential problems with sending artisans & others learned in the trades to America, noting: "...Let us therefore no longer alarm ourselves with the imaginar
The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...
Item #703367
April 24, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770
* The Boston Massacre
* Historic reporting
This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a... See More
The Boston Port Act, in a London newspaper...
Item #703363
April 02, 1774
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1774
* Boston Port Act passed in a British publication
* Boston Tea Party colonists punishment for destroyed tea
The front page has a report that Thomas Hutchinson, governor of Massachusetts, requests to return to England, with Thomas Gage appointed as his replacement.
But of great significance is the page 2, 3 & 4 printing of the Boston Por... See More
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