Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #701947
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Aug. 12, 1758, June 24, 1760, May 5, 1761, Feb. 2, 1768, and May 21, 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 nice conditio... See More
The XYZ Affair In 1798....
Item #701701
March 28, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams message
Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #701700
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798
* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Af... See More
John Adams, John Adams, and John Adams...
Item #701631
September 08, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 8, 1798
* President John Adams
* Acts of U.S. Congress
The front page begins with 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has an address of the Boston Marine Society to the President concerning the growing tensions with France, followed by the President's reply signed in type: John Adams. And the back ... See More
Washington's farewell orders to his Army... The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War...
Item #701554
December 01, 1783
THE BOSTON MAGAZINE, December, 1783 Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly difficult to find, let alone an issue from the Revolutionary War era.
This issue begins by printing the complete text of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States" datelined: "Rocky Hill, near Princeton, Nov. 2, 1783".
This document remains o
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Terrific political cartoon from the Revolutionary War...
Item #701553
February 01, 1778
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1778
* American Revolutionary War era
* Very rare political cartoon illustration
The prime feature of this issue is a great full page plate which is a political cartoon concerning England as it relates to the American colonies (click here to see a high-resolution photo of the cartoon).
A page has an: "Explanation of the... See More
Washington & his wife arrive... Captain Bligh...
Item #701546
October 01, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1791 A page 3 report from "Georgetown" reports: "Monday evening last the PRESIDENT of the United States, his LADY, and Suite, arrived in this town from the Seat of Government; and on Tuesday took their departure for Mount Vernon."
Another page 3 item notes: "Capt, Bligh is now on his way a second time, for the purp... See More
Washington responds to Congress' reaction to his annual address... On the death of Ben Franklin...
Item #701539
December 25, 1790
THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1790 The front page begins with the Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address, followed by his response signed in script type: George Washington. This is then followed by the House of Representatives' response to Washington's address, & again followed by Washington's response to them signed in script type: G.... See More
One of the best issues to be had on Washington's first inauguration...
Item #701533
May 02, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 29 - May 2, 1789 In the world of significant American newspapers, this issue ranks among the best.
This is issue number 6 of the newspaper that was essentially the mouthpiece of the new federal government. Any significant (and even insignificant) report from Congress would often find its way to this newspaper before most others as the '... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington & others...
Item #701527
April 06, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 6, 1793 The front page has a lengthy Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes" signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.
Inside has content on the French Revolution.
Four pages, minor wear at the margi... See More
Washington defends his Jay Treaty...
Item #701523
April 02, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 2, 1796 Page 3 has over a column taken up with a letter from the President to the House of Representatives concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington & dated March 30.
The front page features 15 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, several archival mends to small margin tears, nice condition.
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Uncommon American title from the Revolutionary War...
Item #701521
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
Revolutionary War pay document for an officer...
Item #701510
October 14, 1781
A hand-written Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated October 14, 1781. It notes: "Sir: Pay Capt. Abner Adams five pounds in bills of this state...and charge the state. Pay Table Office, Oct. 14, 1781" with two signatures.
Measures 6 by 7 1/2 inches, totally handwritten, very nice condition. A nice item for display, and dated just 5 days before Cornwall... See More
The Citizen Genet Affair...
Item #701503
May 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 29, 1793 The front page has the Address Of The Citizens Of Philadelphia, To EDMUND CHARLES GENET, Minister Plenipotentiary From The Republic of France, To The United States", with his Answer signed in type: Genet.
Genêt served as French minister to the United States from 1793 to 1794. His activities in that capacity embroiled the United States and France i... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...
Item #701466
February 13, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788 This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle, also from Boston.
Russell, the publisher, devised a cartoon showing each state as a ... See More
General Howe at Elk River... Burgoyne at Saratoga and Fort Stanwix...
Item #701402
January 17, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 17, 1778 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.
Page 2 begins with two letters from General Howe concerning his arrival at Elk River. In late July a 265-ship armada under General Howe's comma
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Page 2 begins with two letters from General Howe concerning his arrival at Elk River. In late July a 265-ship armada under General Howe's comma
England's last ditch effort to reconcile with America...
Item #701400
October 31, 1778
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 31, 1778
* British last attempt - peace with America
The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with an historic document headed: "MANIFESTO and PROCLAMATION" by General Henry Clinton.
Once France entered the war on the side of the colonists, Lord North became alarmed & sent commissioners t... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #701355
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated June 20, 1758, Oct. 4, 1760, Feb. 12, 1761, March 31, 1768, and May 11, 1771. 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 nice condi... See More
Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...
Item #701210
November 25, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789 It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".
This is an extremely noteworthy address as it is Franklin's strongest moral statement on the subject of slavery.
Fr... See More
Washington's Farewell Address to the army...
Item #701133
November 08, 1783
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Nov. 22, 1783 Taking over a full column on page 1 and a bit of page 2 is the historic document headed: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States" and datelined "Rocky Hill, near Princeton, Nov. 2, 1783". This document remains one of the more desirable from the Revolutionar... See More
Reports from the closing months of the Revolutionary War...
Item #701131
April 09, 1783
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April 9, 1783 Fully half of the front page is a lengthy letter: "To His Excellency John Dickinson, esq., President" of Pennsylvania, which relates to the paper currency of America. The balance of the front page is a letter: "To Robert Morris" that begins: "May I congratulate you, sir, without wounding your feelings, on the hap... See More
Reference to the Stamp Act...
Item #701127
March 23, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 23, 1767 Over 1 1/2 columns of the front page are taken up with: "Dr. Franklin's Pieces in Behalf of North America", signed in type: Homespun.
Also on the front page is a letter mentioning: "...I know not with what foundation that there is an intention of obliging the American to pay for all the St... See More
The number 2 issue... Surrender at Saratoga, and so much more...
Item #701125
December 10, 1777
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Burlington, Dec. 10, 1777 New Jersey was the last of the 13 original colonies to have a newspaper, and it was this one, begun just five days prior on December 5, 1777. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue, the earliest we have ever offered.
Another special note is it being printed in Burlington, but just for the first 13 issues. The publisher Isaac Collins removed th... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen, and so much more...
Item #701119
November 24, 1775
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has a bit noting: "...letter from General Burgoyne at Boston wherein he says that 20,000 men would be a feeble reinforcement to the army there, in their present situation." Page 2 has various tidbits relating to the war, a few including: "... See More
Nice on creating a Continental Army, with mention of Washington & others...
Item #701113
October 28, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 1775 Most of page 2 is taken up with a report to the Earl of Dunmore from the Virginia Gazette containing some vitriolic comments.
Page 3 has a great item concerning the creation of a Continental army, reading in part: "...the Honorable Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Lynch & Benjamin Harrison, from Phila., a Committee from the Contin... See More
Map of the Hudson River region... Franklin on the exchange of prisoners...
Item #701099
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 * Rare Revolutionary War New York map
* Benjamin Franklin letter - Ethan Allen
Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long Island to Lake Ontario with consi... See More
The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...
Item #701076
May 17, 1775
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775
* Retraining Acts of 1775
* Colonial trade restrictions
* American Revolutionary War
The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".
Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More
Getting close to 300 years old...
Item #700931
April 06, 1730
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, April 6, 1730
* Rare 18th century publication
Various reports from Europe on the front page and some on the back page as well, with most of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 by 15 inches, great condition.... See More
The British capture Belle Ile from the French...
Item #700922
June 20, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 20, 1761
* Capture of Belle Île - Brittany, France
* British amphibious expedition victory
* Seven Years' War - Studhome Hodgson
Most of page 2 and part of page 3 are taken up with great coverage of the Capture of Belle Ile during the Seven Years' War.
This event was a British expedition to capture the French island o... See More
Ben Franklin celebrates the 7th anniversary of the 4th of July...
Item #700871
August 01, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 1, 1783 Page 2 has a few bits concerning the tobacco trade in Virginia. Page 3 has: "...Advices from Paris...mention that it being...seven years since Congress declared the independence of the United States of America, Dr. Franklin celebrated that anniversary by the most brilliant entertainment..." with more on the celebration.
Eight pages,... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700870
September 05, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 5, 1783
* Post Revolutionary War America
Page 2 has some items relating to America including: "... duty obliges every importer of tobacco in Great Britain...It is surely bad policy to throw the Americans into new tracks..." and also: "...appears an act of the Commonwealth of Mass. whereby...that from & after the last day of... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700858
November 01, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 1, 1746
* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, wit... See More
Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion.,..
Item #700852
October 20, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Oct. 20, 1746 The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16.
The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, with the entire back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sh... See More
Reports from America...
Item #700843
February 22, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb.22, 1796 Page 7 has a letter from New York that mentions in part: "...The American Congress have resolved that foreign ship shall not import into the United States any other goods but such as are the growth and manufacture of the nation to which the ships belong." And also: "A serious difference is said to exist at this time between the ... See More
The uses of Indian Corn from America...
Item #700842
March 07, 1796
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 7, 1796 Pages 4 and 5 contain an article headed: "Indian Corn - Extract of a Letter Received from a Gentleman from America Recommending the use of Indian Corn". The article takes over a full column.
Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the back page, very nice condition.
The Quasi War with France... Praising the American Navy...
Item #700836
November 13, 1798
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1798 Page
5 has a report headed: "Capture Of A French Frigate By An American Frigate" which is on: "...the capture of a French frigate of 28 guns off Charlestown [Charleston] Bar, by the American frigate the Constellation of 48 guns, Capt. Cluxton [sic: Truxton]..." taken: "...without firing a shot. No country in the worl... See More
Only published for four years... Angria the pirate...
Item #700834
October 07, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, Oct. 7, 1736
* Very rare publication
* Early 18th century original
This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years, this being issue #83.
The issue has much reporting from various corners of Europe, with page 2 having a bit concerning the infamous pirate, Angria: "Capt. Massey, commander of the Wilmington, for Bengal, g... See More
Only published for four years... Military action in South America...
Item #700831
July 22, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, July 22, 1736
* Very rare publication
* Early 18th century original
This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. A few bits on page 3 include: "...that the governor of Buenos Ayres, with 1000 regular troops and Indians innumerable, had laid siege in form to the new settlement of ... See More
Part of the War of Austrian Succession...
Item #700825
March 21, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 21, 1743
* Uncommon publication
* 18th century original
It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date, plus with American content.
Page 2 has: "Plantation News" with various shipping reports, as well as: "...We killed the Spaniards, 15 or 16 of them, ... See More
Peace is proclaimed in New York, but Loyalists are fearful...
Item #700823
April 05, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, April 5, 1783 Page 3 has a notable report: "...from New York on the 1st instant [March 1]...the Captain says, that on the morning of the said day, peace was proclaimed at New York and Valley Forge in consequence of advices from Europe, that the Preliminaries had been signed the 20th of January; he adds, that the murmurs and discontents at New York on ac... See More
No office-seekers who were loyal to England... On the recapture of the Bahamas...
Item #700817
July 22, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, July 22, 1783 The front page has several letters concerning the retaking of the Bahamas by the British from Spain, including 2 letters from the British commander, Devaux. The British took the Bahamas without a shot being fired.
The front page also has some reports from Albany, Philadelphia and New York concerning end-of-war items.
Page 3 has more ite... See More
Details on the British retaking the Bahama Islands...
Item #700816
July 31, 1783
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, July 31, 1783
* Revolutionary War ending events
The front page has a brief letter of introduction written by General Guy Carleton dated at New York: "I transmit...a copy of Col. Derveaux's letter conveying an account of the recapture of the Bahama Islands, together with a copy of the capitulation." signed in type: Guy Carleton.
The... See More
From before the Revolutionary War...
Item #700802
May 01, 1769
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, May 1, 1769
* Rare British publication
* Pre Revolutionary War era
Mostly European reports from a few years before the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, small wormhole in a blank margin, very nice condition.... See More
News from Charleston & Boston: naval concerns, hopes for a peace among the Indians...
Item #700801
December 09, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 9, 1771 Page 3 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Boston. Bits include: "...a chief of the Mohawk Tribe of Indiana...arrived in town & have had several conferences with...Lieutenant Governor...to make a general peace between the Six Nations & all the tribes inhabiting from the Ohio to the Chicasahs...... See More
On the French & Indian War: French have to abandon Louisbourg...
Item #700798
November 23, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 23, 1759 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 containing a related item noting: "...In consequence of the taking of Louisbourg, upwards of 20,000 French people, who were settled in different sorts of trade & business in the country round about have been sent away & several small towns...have been demolished...".
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French & Indian War reports from America...
Item #700794
December 26, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 26, 1758 From during the French & Indian War with page 2 having: "Plantation News" with datelines from Annapolis Albany, Boston, and New York, all with reports concerning the French & Indian War.
Four pages, 9 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
From York, England...
Item #700790
August 31, 1787
THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 31, 1787 A nice newspaper from the UK with mostly European reports and ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, full red tax stamp on the front page, good condition.
On the retirement of George Washington from public office...
Item #700777
December 16, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Dec. 16, 1796 The front page includes 18 illustrated ship advertisements.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type: George Washington, in response to another letter about his retirement from public office. Washington makes some nice comments.
Page 2 has another letter signed in type: G. Washington, as well as a report from Georgetown co... See More
Huge map of the Mississippi River dated June 1, 1775...
Item #700671
January 01, 1783
COURSE of the RIVER MISSISSIPI [sic] from the Balise to Fort Chartres; Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1763 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment: Improved from the Surveys of that River made by the French".
London, Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in 'Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs, 11 June 1775"
A noted map dealer
London, Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in 'Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs, 11 June 1775"
A noted map dealer
Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War: abridged version...
Item #700633
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 * Historic Treaty of Paris (peace)
* End of the Revolutionary War
Near the back is the full text of: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783" which consumes over two pages, and includes the signatures of John Adams, B. Franklin, and John Jay... See More
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