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The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #652656
March 17, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 17, 1743/4 (year double-dated for two calendars in use at the time. Would be 1744 by current calendar).
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle re... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address for the year 1794...
Item #652636
November 29, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 29, 1794
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Over half of pg. 2 & a bit of pg. 3 are taken up with Washington's: "Address" to Congress, being his state-of-the-union address, signed by him in script type: Go. Washington. This offers a great overview of the events of 1794.
The ftpg. has 2 items regarding relation... See More
Trial of Admiral Keppel...
Item #652592
January 19, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, Jan. 19, 1779 The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with verbatim: "Proceedings of the Court Martial on the Trial of Admiral Keppel". As Wikipedia notes: 'During the American Revolutionary War Keppel came into a notorious dispute with Sir Hugh Palliser over Palliser's conduct as his second-in-command at the... See More
Jewish boxer Daniel Mendoza... Botany-Bay...
Item #652524
January 15, 1790
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, January 15, 1790 Pages 2 and 3 both have articles related to 18th century boxing, one of which includes a mention of Daniel Mendoza, the famed Jewish boxer. Page 2 also has the mention of ships full of convicts headed for Botany-Bay (Australia) having been given their final orders.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #652521
October 03, 1795
COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, Oct. 3, 1795
* Rare 18th century American title
Certainly one of the less common American 18th century newspapers. The entire front page is taken up with a continued portion of: "New French Constitution - Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic" with much of the inside pages being items from Europe as well. Most of the back page is taken up... See More
Death of Nathaniel Gorham... George Washington script signatures...
Item #652415
June 15, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1796
* President George Washington
* 3 Acts of Congress signed in script
* Nathaniel Gorham death
Page 2 has a report of the death of Nathaniel Gorham, a signer of the Constitution. Nice to have in a Boston newspaper as he lived in nearby Charlestown and was a signer for the state of Massachusetts.
The front page has three Acts of the United Sta... See More
"Courier From the Lower Rhine"...
Item #650951
July 24, 1793
COURIER DU BAS-RHIN, July 24, 1793 This translates to "Courier From the Lower Rhine". Totally in French, this is the first of this title we have offered. Eight pages, 6 1/2 by 7 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Gage arrives, Bostonians refuse to trade...
Item #650489
June 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1774 Articles include: "Some Observations on the Characters of the English in General, and the Lower People in Particular" "Thoughts on the Reformation" and so much more. Among "Review of New Publications" is: The Chains of Slavery" and; "A Speech Intended to have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charter of t... See More
Naval events in the Revolutionary War... Reference to the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #650160
January 01, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1778 Over 2 pages are taken up with a: "Dialogue Between an Englishman and an American Descendant from English Ancestors" (see for portions). Over 2 pages near the back has: "American Affairs" which includes a report from Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Howe on the state of the navy in American waters, written from on board his ship... See More
George Washington's Circular Letter stating his resignation...
Item #649447
August 12, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 12, 1783
* General George Washington
* Announces his resignation (circular letter)
* Commander-in-chief - Continental Army
Under the heading: "American News" on page 6 and concluding on page 8 is the complete printing of "A Circular Letter from his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of Ame... See More
Short-lived American magazine from the 1790's...
Item #645540
January 23, 1797
AMERICAN UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1797 A rather scarce bi-weekly magazine which was primarily eclectic in its content, lasting from Jan. 2, 1797 to March 7, 1798. This is the volume 1, number 4 issue.
The issue begins with: "Description of the Admiralty Telegraph" (lacking the plate). Other articles include: "M. De Voltaire's Account & Opinion of Pen... See More
Map of South America... Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #640495
January 01, 1749
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1749 The prime feature of this issue is the very nice & detailed foldout map of "South America" which folds out to 9 1/2 by 11 inches. A very displayable & detailed map in great condition.
Among the articles within are: "Articles of the Treaty of Utrecht" between England and France, which takes over 3 pages and i
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Among the articles within are: "Articles of the Treaty of Utrecht" between England and France, which takes over 3 pages and i
Map of the Island of Martinique... Early American Indians...
Item #640093
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1759 * Island of Martinique map
* Early Native American - Indians
Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Martinico from the latest & best Authorities." with an inset labeled: "A Map of that Part of Guadaloupe where the English made their Defense, Jan. 23, 1759&quo... See More
Recruitment ad for joining the U.S. military...
Item #632722
June 05, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799
* 18th century American title
Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government & Laws, in the st... See More
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