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Captain James Cook in the South Pacific... Early balloon flights...
Item #688925
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1784* HMS Resolution - Royal Navy
* Captain James Cook
* Third Voyage - Gulf of Alaska
* Early ballooning flight - Montgolfier
This periodical was the first ever to use the word "magazine" in its title.
There is a nice article: "On the General Post Office & Postage of Letters" with a chart of the various rates and ... See More
Ten London newspapers from the 1790's...
Item #688568
May 04, 1795
(10) THE SUN and THE TIMES were two of the more famous & successful of British newspapers in the late 18th century. The Times remains one of the iconic papers of the world, having begun in 1788 and is still printing today. It was the first newspaper to have "Times" in the title, since lending its name to innumerable newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Here is a lot of ten issu... See More
1791 Daniel Mendoza... Jewish boxing...
Item #688362
June 03, 1791
THE WORLD, London, June 3, 1791
* Daniel Mendoza vs. William Ward
* Jewish boxer - boxing challenge
Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" "Ward and Mendoza" which is a report on the planned match between these two boxers, but it was stopped before it happened by the local magistrates. This was also very early in the charging of admission to attend and nice to have... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #688310
June 27, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 27, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* 3 runaway slave advertisements
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political o... See More
An alternative to Capital punishment?
Reports from America... Colonists economically distressed by duties..
Item #687574
January 19, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, January 19, 1768 This issue may start with a review of a book on Gout and end with a set of fables, but within are a set of reports from America and the description for how Denmark handles certain capitol offenses - all of which make interesting period reading. Other news of the day from locations throughout the world are also present.
The reports from America in... See More
Criticizing the Jay Treaty... Thanksgiving to the Most High...
Item #687435
November 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 18, 1795 The front page has a lengthy: "Address to the President Of the United States" with criticisms about the controversial Jay Treaty with England. It carries over to page 2 as well.
Page 3 has a brief note: "Peace is at length concluded between the United States and the Regency of Algiers...". Another pg. 3 its notes: "Tomorrow ... See More
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
Item #687308
August 11, 1726
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1726 See the photos for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.
Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engraving, a... See More
Capture of Fort DuQuesne in the French & Indian War...
Item #687302
December 26, 1758
W. SLEATER'S PUBLIC GAZETTEER, Dublin, Ireland, Dec. 26, 1758 It is rare for us to find any Irish newspapers from the 18th century let alone one from the 1750's.
Inside hs a report noting: "...letter by the Lilly...from Virginia, mentions the taking of Fort DuQuesne by General Forbes..." with more.
Much other news of the day & a wealth of ads, several illustrated.
Ei... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #686864
April 24, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 24, 1793
* President George Washington
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page begins with an Act of Congress "...providing an annual allowance for the Education of Hugh Mercer." which is signed in type by the President; Go. WASHINGTON, and also by: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Also on the ftpg: "Queen of France" references the ... See More
John Burgoyne... Regarding the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #686353
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1779 The first five pages are a: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes various discussions concerning the Revolutionary War, including one interesting bit: "...told us the bulk of the people are our friends; that the Congress was chosen by a faction; that they held their seats by force; that their tyranny ... See More
Signed in script type by President George Washington...
Item #686160
May 19, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 19, 1792 The entire front page and a part of page 2 are taken up with: "An ACT for Raising a farther sum of Money for the Protection of the Frontiers, & for other Purposes Therein Mentioned" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by Th. Jefferson and Richard Henry Lee.
Four pages, minor foxing, various... See More
Ten London newspapers from the 1790's...
Item #683510
May 04, 1795
(10) THE SUN and THE TIMES were two of the more famous & successful of British newspapers in the late 18th century. The Times remains one of the iconic papers of the world, having begun in 1788 and is still printing today. It was the first newspaper to have "Times" in the title, since lending its name to innumerable newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Here is a lot of ten issu... See More
Two opinions on how peace should be negotiated... Building a navy...
Item #683369
August 03, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1782 All of the front page & part of page 2 are taken up with: "Letters From an American Farmer Describing Certain Provincial Situations, Manners, and Customers not General Known..." which offers some interesting thoughts on the culture of the Americans at that time.
Pg. 3 includes: "The difference of political opinion between Earl S... See More
Early ad for playing cards... Runaway indentured apprentice...
Item #683210
November 20, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 20, 1799
* Very early playing cards
* Backgammon boards
The back page includes many ads, two of which are very early ads for "Playing Cards", being Henry the Eighth, Columbian brand cards and backgammon boards. A few other particulars as noted in the ads (see photos).
News of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little spine we
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* Very early playing cards
* Backgammon boards
The back page includes many ads, two of which are very early ads for "Playing Cards", being Henry the Eighth, Columbian brand cards and backgammon boards. A few other particulars as noted in the ads (see photos).
News of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little spine we
Ten London newspapers from the 1790's...
Item #683169
May 04, 1795
(10) THE SUN and THE TIMES were two of the more famous & successful of British newspapers in the late 18th century. The Times remains one of the iconic papers of the world, having begun in 1788 and is still printing today. It was the first newspaper to have "Times" in the title, since lending its name to innumerable newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Here is a lot of ten issu... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683005
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799 The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regulating: "...trade with Indian tribes & to preserve peace on the frontiers." and the other to authorize the President: "...to fill certain vacancies in the army & navy.".
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John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799 The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regulating: "...trade with Indian tribes & to preserve peace on the frontiers." and the other to authorize the President: "...to fill certain vacancies in the army & navy.".
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Franklin, Washington, and Haym Salomon...
Item #682808
January 17, 1784
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 17 1784 Page 2 has a report from Paris beginning: "Dr. Franklin has lately delivered to the Sieur de Fleury...Lt. Colonel in the service of the United States of America, a medal which has been decreed for him by Congress, after taking fo Stony Point..." noting his heroic effort at the important battle.
Page 2... See More
The English will not abandon the settling of Australia...Wilberforce & slavery...
Item #682670
May 28, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 28, 1789
* African slave trade
* William Wilberforce
* Botany Bay - Australia
Page 7 has a brief item from Parliament headed: "Botany Bay" reading: "Mr. Hussey asked whether it was the intention of Ministers to prosecute the scheme of forming a settlement in Botany Bay? Mr. Pitt said that from the accounts hitherto received from... See More
Reporting from colonial America...
Item #682584
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1755 Always one of our favorite magazines if only because of the very nice engraving at the top of the title page, showing the skyline of London at the time. Within is a very nice foldout map of the county of Glamorgan (located in the southern portion of Wales), measuring 8 by 9 inches showing much detail, & includes a related article.Articles includ... See More
Early Georgia... Map of the English Channel...
Item #682582
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1759
* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace, the English Channel, Isle of Wight
The first article is: "A Description of Havre de Grace" which takes over a full page and is accompanied by a nice foldout map showing part of the English Channel including the Isle of Wight off the coast of Southampton and a
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* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace, the English Channel, Isle of Wight
The first article is: "A Description of Havre de Grace" which takes over a full page and is accompanied by a nice foldout map showing part of the English Channel including the Isle of Wight off the coast of Southampton and a
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #682568
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 * Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
* Lengthy reporting
The first article is: "Lord North's Propositions for Peace with America" taking over 4 pages. There is also a very lengthy item: "Extracts from the Congress Accounts of the Northern Expedition" which takes over 6 pages with terrific reading & includes ... See More
On Ben Franklin's water spouts, with a print...
Item #682557
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1788 * Benjamin Franklin on water spouts
* Post Revolutionary War era
Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Dr. Lindsay on Dr. Franklin's Doctrine of Water-spouts" which comments on Ben Franklin's work. This article takes 2 1/2 pages and one of the plates includes prints of various water spouts.
An article: "Edict... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Falkirk with a "diagram"...
Item #681697
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1746 * The Jacobite Rebellion
* Battle of Falkirk w/ diagram
There is good content on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Order of Battle at Falkirk-muir" being a textual diagram of the placement of troops, with other related text concerning the Battle of Falkirk.
Also: "How the most noble Party of Free-Thinkers will suffe... See More
A "Diabolical Courant" newspaper within... Map of Northern Italy...
Item #680823
January 01, 1747
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1747 Of curious interest is the printing of a satire "newspaper" taking 2 1/2 pages, titled "The Diabolical Courant; or, Hellish Intelligencer". It's theme is on the recent English Civil War.
Included as well is a foldout map titled: "A Map of the Northern Parts of Italy Containing Savoy, Piemont, Milan, Parma, Mantua... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #680619
March 03, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 3, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffer... See More
Early on Botany Bay (Australia)...
Item #680376
July 27, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1790
* Early Botany Bay - Australia voyage
* The life of Alessandro Stradella (composer)
The front page has much on the life and eventual fate of the great 17th century composer, Alessandro Stradella. The inside also has a mention of "Governor Phillip's Voyage to Botany Bay", which was a 21-volume contemporary account of the establ... See More
Defending the criticisms of Jews...
Item #679999
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1731* A rare 1st edition
* Supporting criticism of the Jews
* Early report from Boston
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 are typically identified as such (2nd edition, 3rd edition, etc.) at the bottom of the title page. This ... See More
Reacting to the Boston Massacre...
Item #679953
July 17, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1770 The back page has an extract of a letter from Boston reading in part: "...merchants of this town determined to break through their agreement & import fall goods, notwithstanding the continuance of the tea duty; we can assure the public that nothing can be further from the truth nor has the spirit of the trade at any time appeared more det... See More
Interesting title from the 17th century...
Item #677781
January 10, 1679
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, Jan. 10, 1679
* From the 17th century
* Rare variant publication
An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Courant: Or, The Jesuits Memoirs".
Complete in 8 pages, 5 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
William Howe... Restoring peace...
Item #677633
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1777* General William Howe
* Revolutionary War
* Restoring peace
Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" which obviously has much concerning the Revolution, including reference to America declaring itself independent.
Another page has a "Proclamation" signed in ... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte... "Extraordinary" issue concerning the XYZ Affair...
Item #677517
June 03, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 3, 1797
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* Napoleon Bonaparte
The entire front page is taken up with reporting from the: "American Congress".
The back page has over a full column taken up with a report from the "Army of Italy" being a letter signed in type by: Buonaparte. Four more letters signed by him... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #677403
June 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 23, 1796
* President George Washington
The back page is mostly taken up with three Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
The most notable and the lengthiest--taking half of the page--is: "An Act to Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States".
Page 3 has a bit ... See More
Washington's concerns about apportioning numbers for Congress...
Item #677133
April 07, 1792
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1792
* President George Washington
* United States Congress
Page 3 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning his thoughts on apportioning representatives for the House according to the first census. Hid notes his two objections. Signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Much on the new frigate Constitution...
Item #676960
September 20, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 20, 1797 Page 2 has two articles concerning the famed frigate Constitution. The first headed: "The Launch" contains: "It will be high water this day...at which time the Constitution frigate will quite the cradle of her birth & repair to the element of which she is calculated to be the price & boast..." with more on this. Further o... See More
On Washington retiring from public office...
Item #676904
January 14, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 14, 1797
* President George Washington
* End of his illustrious career
The ftpg. has: "Summary of the Points of the Debates in Congress on the Answer to the President's Address" referring to Washington's last state-of-the-union address. It begins: "On one side, it was openly declared that they did not regret the President was goi... See More
The Masons write to Washington, and he responds...
Item #676903
January 07, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 7, 1797
* President George Washington
* Masons - masonic - free masonry
Page 3 begin with an address of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Pennsylvania to the President, which is followed by: "To which the President was pleased to reply..." which has his letter signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 2 has much on the war in Europe including a letter signed: ... See More
Sam Adams and George Washington letters... Adams is elected President...
Item #676902
December 28, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 28, 1796 The front page has nearly a full column taken up with an Act from the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 2 contains a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington.
Also on page 2 are the "Votes For President, &c." being a list of the electoral votes for each state. It shows Adams with 71 vo... See More
The Presidency to change hands for the first time...
Item #676901
December 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1796
* President elect John Adams
* George Washington outgoing
The front page has two Acts, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. One is for incorporating a religious society in Newburyport. The front page also has an address from the Legislature of Vermont to the President, with his gracious reply, signed in type: Go. Washington.... See More
General Wayne concludes a treaty with the Indians...
Item #676834
September 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, September, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
Among the articles are: "Description of Charles River Bridge" (plate lacking), and "A Dissertation on the Means of Preserving Health in Charleston and the Adjacent Low Country" which takes 5... See More
Vermont ratifies the Constitution...
Item #676801
January 01, 1791
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, January, 1791 Near the back is a poem: "On the President of the United States" written by a: "...young lady of this city under twelve years of age."
Also various "Intelligence" with news reports from Georgetown, Albany, Richmond & elsewhere, including a historic report noting: "...from Vermont we are informed t... See More
Franklin's experiments with electricity... prints of birds... The Smoky Mountains...
Item #676719
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1752 * Ben Franklin's experiments with electricity
* Print of the Nightingale bird
* Explaining the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina
This issue includes a lengthy: "Letter from a Gentleman in Virginia" which is focused on the "smoaky weather" in Virginia, likely leading to the name of the "Smoky Mountains"... See More
Capture of Fort Frontenac...
Item #676678
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1758 * Fort Frontenac captured
* French and Indian War
The prime content would be a report from the French and Indian War prefaced with: "The following is Col. Bradstreet's Letter to Gen. Abercrombie after the Reduction of Fort Frontenac" with a dateline of Oswego, Aug. 31, 1758 & a nice account of the battle, the sit... See More
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
Item #676541
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1754 * A poem to Benjamin Franklin
* Mention of his lightning rod
Near the back is a half page poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" which is dated from "Cooper River, S. Carolina, Sept. 20, 1753".
At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one... See More
Exploring the vicinity of Alaska...
Item #676540
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1754
Perhaps the most interesting item is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &c."
This artic
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Perhaps the most interesting item is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &c."
This artic
Article on electricity with Ben Franklin mention... The American pelican with a print...
Item #676519
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1750 * Early Benjamin Franklin
* Electricity experiments
Perhaps the most notable item is: "A Curious Remark on Electricity, from a Gentleman in America, whose ingenious Letters on this Subject will soon be published in a separate Pamphlet...", which includes an extract of a letter by Benjamin Franklin.
Other articles include: &quo... See More
Defending the criticisms of Jews...
Item #676455
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 based on the note at the bottom of the title/contents page this is the "Third Edition".Most notable and taking the entire first page is an article in defense of the Jews, beginning: &... See More
The young U.S. Navy... The President's palace...
Item #676388
December 29, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 29, 1798
* United States Navy in it's infancy
Page 2 has a chart headed: "American Navy" being a: "List of Vessels In Service" noting the number of guns of commander of each.
It begins with the "United States" "Constitution" and "Constellation" then 12 other vessels, followed by a list of ship that ... See More
John Adams and the Bank of the United States...
Item #676384
July 21, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 21, 1798
* President John Adams signed act
* Bank of the United States fraud
The front page has half a column take up with: "An Act to Punish Frauds committed on the Bank of the United States" signed in script type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a document headed: "John Adams, President of the United States of America: To All Whom It May Conc... See More
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #676376
March 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798
* President John Adams acts of Congress
* Thomas Jefferson and Increase Sumner
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in sc... See More
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