Wonderful 1729 handwritten document from Massachusetts Bay...
Item #700615
November 19, 1729
An early colonial document concerning the sale of a parcel of land in Massachusetts. It begins: "To all People to whom this...shall come greeting to: Know you that we Joseph Keith, Samuel Keith and John Keith all of Bridgwater in the County of Plymouth within his majesties province of Massachusetts Bay in New England, for and in consideration of..." with various details on the money... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #700551
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 30, 1758; Sept. 16, 1760; July 28, 1761; May 21, 1768; & May 19, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American col... See More
Battle of Fort DuQuesne...
Item #700465
November 07, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 7, 1758
* Battle of Fort DuQuesne
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* French and Indian War
Over one-third of the front page has a very nice account of the historic Battle of Fort DuQuesne, site of present-day Pittsburgh, which includes: "A List of Officers and Soldiers Missing from the Action near fort Du Quesne, Sept. 14, 1758". George Washing... See More
Battle of Fort Frontenac...
Item #700463
November 02, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 2, 1758
* Fort Frontenac captured
* French and Indian War
The back page has a very nice letter: "...from an officer in one of the provincial regiments in America...dated Albany, Sept. 15" which begins: "You will hear from many hands the successful blow struck against the French interest in America by the taking of Cadaraque, or (as th... See More
On the end of the French & Indian War...
Item #700457
August 06, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763
* French and Indian War nearing the end
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1763 Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "America", with a Perth Amboy dateline, and includes: "The termination of a long & burthensome war, by the late Definitive Treaty, is an event as happy as it is g... See More
From the closing days of the Revolutionary War...
Item #700387
April 03, 1782
FREEMAN'S JOURNAL: OR, THE NORTH-AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Phila., April 3, 1782
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
Taking all of the front page is a poem: "The Political Balance; or, The Fates of Britain and American compared. A Tale." which obviously relates to the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 reports under "Philadelphia" include: "On
... See More
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
Taking all of the front page is a poem: "The Political Balance; or, The Fates of Britain and American compared. A Tale." which obviously relates to the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 reports under "Philadelphia" include: "On
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #700351
February 28, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1794
* Rare 18th century American publication
* During George Washington's administration
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page has a notice from the: "War Department" concerning pensions for soldiers of the Revolutionary War, sign... See More
A great, late 1700's American newspaper...
Item #700331
December 25, 1794
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1794
* During George Washington's administration
If you are looking for a very nice, typical American newspaper of the late 1700's, here's a great one for a modest price. A four page issue with a nice mix of news of the day and advertisements. Page 2 has a detailed ad for the sale of an island in South Carolina... See More
This title is not held by any American institution...
Item #700240
August 24, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 24, 1799
* Rare 18th century publication
The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, two 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 t... See More
Handsome masthead, from shortly before the Revolutionary War...
Item #700181
March 20, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), March 20, 1769
* Just before the Revolutionary War
* Nice masthead for display
Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a h... See More
On the ineligibility of federal judges...
Item #700162
February 05, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 5, 1791
* First Bank of the United States
* Early American government
The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate on the Ineligibility of Federal Judges", in the Massachusetts Legislature. Page 2 has mention from "Congress" that the Act to incorporate the Bank of the United States was read the first &... See More
Great article on Col. Joseph Brant, chief of the Mohawk Indians...
Item #699851
December 13, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 13, 1785
* Chief Joseph Brant
* Mohawk Indians leader
* Military colonel
Page 5 has a letter from Salisbury noting: "Monday last Col. Joseph Brandt, the celebrated King of the Mohawks, arrived in this city from America...proceeded immediately on his journey to London. This extraordinary personage is said to have presided at the late grand Co... See More
An attempted early demonstration of a parachute ends comically... News from America...
Item #699820
July 14, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 14, 1785 The back page has a report concerning the early use of a parachute, bits noting: "...persons were assembled...late Blanchard's Aerobatic Academy near Vauxhall, to be spectators of an experiment made by a Italian with a parachute, who was to have let himself down from a prodigious altitude and to manifest his composure by playing on a viol... See More
On one of the major pioneers in manned balloon flights...
Item #699738
January 06, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 6, 1785
* Early ballooning - aviation pioneer
* Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
Page 5 has a paragraph on one of the pioneers of manned flight, noting: "The famous M. Pilastre de Rozier, after having in vain waited...for a favourable wind to waft him & his balloon to the British shore, has given up all thoughts of such an aeri... See More
A Pennsylvanian praising a medicine...
Item #699680
June 29, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 29, 1758 Page 2 has a letter from Rev. Mr. Thomas Barton of York, Pennsylvania, concerning the efficacy of a certain medicine.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches, great condition.
Very successful newspaper from the last half of the 18th century...
Item #699670
February 17, 1794
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. 17, 1794 One of the more successful newspapers from Scotland from the last half of the 18th century. The masthead has an engraving of the winged Mercury.
Various news reports from throughout Europe & a wealth of ads. The front page has a full red tax stamp.
Eight pages, good condition.
Not held in any American institution...
Item #699669
February 02, 1715
THE EXAMINER, London, Feb. 2, 1715 (1716 by today's calendar) Don't confuse this title with the much more common title of the same name that existed from 1710 - 1714. Nor the same title from Dublin that existed from 1710-1713.
This is very rare, as there are no holdings in any American institution. We can find nothing about this title online. Crane & Kaye notes that ... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #699656
October 09, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, Oct. 9, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 8 1/4 by 13 inches,... See More
Very successful newspaper from the 1700's...
Item #699647
January 04, 1793
THE STAR, London, January 4, 1793 One of the more successful newspapers from England during the latter period of the 18th century.
Various reports from Europe, full red tax stamp on the front pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Reports relating to the French & Indian War...
Item #699646
January 26, 1758
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Jan. 26, 1758
* British officer Robert Monckton
* French and Indian War promotion
Page 2 has a brief item relating to the ongoing French & Indian War, noting: "Robert Monckton, Esq., is likewise appointed Lieutenant Colonel commandant of the Royal American regiment in the room of Lieutenant Colonel Desceaux, deceased."
Also a li... See More
A plea for separation of church & state in America... Indian troubles...
Item #699520
September 17, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 17, 1768
* re. separation of church and state in America
Over one-third of a page is taken p with a letter concerning: "The establishment of a Protestant episcopate in America is also very zealously contended for; and is very alarming to a people whose fathers, from the hardships they suffered under such an establishment, were obliged to fly th... See More
Seven newspapers from 1787 - 1799...
Item #699264
December 14, 1787
A lot of seven different London & Edinburgh titles from the years 1787, 1792, 1793 (2 issues), 1794, 1798 and 1799. Each has some damage but not missing any major portions. A nice set of different titles from a variety of years.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699228
February 16, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 16, 1758; April 28, 1759; Feb. 7, 1760; May 5, 1763; and March 19, 1768. 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
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699227
February 23, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 23, 1758; May 17, 1759; Feb. 7, 1760; May 3, 1763; and March 12, 1768. 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 conditi... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699226
February 28, 1758
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; June 12, 1759; Feb. 12, 1760; April 21, 1763; and March 5, 1768. 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 con... See More
Burgoyne takes Ticonderoga: a day by day account…
Item #699145
August 25, 1777
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, Aug. 25, 1777
* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* American Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne victory
"Extraordinary" issues were printed when notable reports were received outside the normal publishing schedule, created to get the news to the public as quickly as possible.
This issue was printed to report the taking of Ticonderoga by General B... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #699116
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 26, 1758; Feb. 8, 1759; Jan. 8, 1760; Feb. 3, 1761; and
April 29, 1766. 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... See More
Early report on the slave trade in America...
Item #699115
September 05, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 5, 1765 Pages 1 and 2 have reports headed: "America" with Charleston datelines. The first report is quite notable, as it is a very early reference to the importation of slaves.
It reads: "The value of the negroes imported into this province since the passing of the act for laying an additional duty, to take place the 1st of January nest, i... See More
Handsome newspaper from the era...
Item #699084
August 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 25, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
Four pages, very light damp stains at the top quadrant, nice condition.... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #699044
February 22, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page has a notice from the: "War Department" concerning pensions for soldiers of the Revolutionary War, signed in type: H. Knox, Secretary of War.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimme... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #699043
January 24, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1793
* 18th century America publication
A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. Inside has two slave or indented servant reward ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Election of Patrick Henry sets the stage for his famous speech... So much more...
Item #699033
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: "T... See More
A Proclamation from the future King of France...
Item #699028
April 05, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 5, 1797
* King Louis XVIII of France
Page 2 has much on the situation in France and includes a: "Proclamation of Louis XVIII To The French Nation". He was brother to Louis XVI and spent much of his life in exile before becoming King of France from 1814-1824.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #699027
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
T... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #699010
December 20, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pag... See More
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #698992
July 06, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More
Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...
Item #698986
February 02, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More
"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #698985
January 21, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archi... See More
Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...
Item #698984
August 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796
* USS United States construction
* Samuel Adams act signed in type
The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada".
Also a brief yet notable r... See More
British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...
Item #698972
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of
... See More
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of
Napoleon Bonaparte's letters... Piracy & barbarity...
Item #698908
April 22, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Boston, April 22, 1799 Most of pages 1 and 4 are taken up with: "Buonaparte's Letters - Translations". Page 3 has: "Unprecedented Barbarity, Piracy and Murder".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Cornwallis, the Marquis de la Fayette, & others...
Item #698851
June 19, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, June 19, 1781
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
Inside has a few items relating to the Revolutionary War, including a bit noting: "...recommend unanimity, firmness and perseverance to the people of the American states as the British ministry are straining every nerve to enable Generals Clinton a... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #698821
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Dec. 26, 1761, May 19, 1763, May 3, 1766, April 2, 1768, & April 14, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colon... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #698758
January 13, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 13, 1798
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents..... See More
Washington's letter concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #698739
September 10, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 10, 1795
* President George Washington letter
* re. Jay Treaty of Amity - commerce
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 3 has: "President's Answer to the Town of Charlestown" concerning the pending Jay Treaty. It is signed in type: Geo. Washington.
... See More
Act concerning high treason & piracy in America...
Item #698717
December 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The front page has a report of several Acts of Parliament receiving the Royal Assent by the King, one to: "...empower His Majesty to secure & detain persons charged with, or suspected of, the crime of High Treason committed in any of His Majesty's Colonies or Plantations i... See More
George Washington writes concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #698710
November 12, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston. Nov. 12. 1795
* President George Washington
Page 2 has: "Indian Intelligence - Of the Creeks" which is most of a column with details on relations with them & other tribes. The report is datelined from Savannah.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, one bit noting; "...I... See More
An American magazine from 1792...
Item #698706
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1792 * 18th century American publication
The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Among the articles are: "Topographical Sketches of the County of Essex" "On the Necessity of Caution" "Arithmetick Recommended to the Ladies" "On the S... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #698705
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; Jan. 2, 1759; March 28, 1765; April 24, 1766; and Feb. 6, 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 cond... See More
Reaction to the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #698644
March 26, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 26, 1782
* Reaction to Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
Page 2 has some nice reporting on the military events further to the west, from a letter from Kentucky dated Dec. 6. It reports on the work of General Clarke near Fort Pitt, Colonel Loughrie, and some events near Detroit. ... See More
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