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War in the South... Chart of killed & disabled...
Item #673246
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns, with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more. Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parliament" includes some discussion of the Revolutionary War.Also: "Concerning the Con... See More
War in the South... Chart of killed & disabled...
Item #673245
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns, with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more. Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parliament" includes some discussion of the Revolutionary War.Also: "Concerning the Con... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #672928
October 24, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 24, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (4) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 9 illustrated ship ads and 2 slavery related ads. Page 3 has another and the back page has one more. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little minor damp staining, generally very nice.... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #672899
February 16, 1795
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 16, 1795
* Rare 18th century American publication
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice c... See More
By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...
Item #672861
July 08, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 8, 1795
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, minor spine wear, generally very... See More
A handsome, 18th century displayable newspaper...
Item #672837
March 27, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 27, 1794
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, a little light damp staining, generally very nice.... See More
18th century Negro boy for sale ad...
Item #672823
December 12, 1794
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 12, 1794
* Rare 18th century American title
* Negro boy for sale advertisement
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements including one on the front page... See More
Tyburn, England in 1873... 'God's Tribunal' - off to the Executioner...
Item #672699
November 06, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783 As stated in Wikipedia: "Tyburn was a village in... present-day London... For many centuries, the name Tyburn was synonymous with capital punishment, it having been the principal place for execution of London criminals and convicted traitors, including many religious martyrs. It was also known as 'God's Tribunal', in the 18th century.&qu... See More
By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...
Item #672614
August 31, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 31, 1796
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, a little light foxing, generall... See More
Controversial case of Col. Isaac Haynes... British support of loyal subjects...
Item #672492
February 07, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 7, 1782 All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with: "Further Particulars of the Debate in the House of Lords...on the Duke of Richmond's Motion Respecting the Execution of Col. Haynes in America." This was a very controversial event in the Revolutionary War as Isaac Haynes was hanged by the British under controve... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #672343
September 14, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Aug. 11, 1757, July 3 1762, Sept. 25, 1766, April 4, 1767, & May 21, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with minor damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures abou... See More
18th century runaway slave ads...
Item #672207
May 22, 1798
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 22, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Slaves advertisements
Front page has two runway slave advertisements. See images for details.
News of the day with several other interesting ads. Four pages, untrimmed and very nice condition.... See More
Mention of Dr. Franklin...
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #671967
April 01, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 1, 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.
The front page includes an Act relating to detaining persons charged with, or suspected of, the crimes of high treason or piracy committe... See More
A Williamsburg, Viriginia report...
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #671965
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
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.
The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #671805
May 15, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 16 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
1798 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #671759
March 29, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 29, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* 3 runaway slaves advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads. The front page has a runaway slave ad under: "Ten Dollars reward" Two more appear on the back page. (see) News of the day and other advertisements.
Four pages... See More
1718 World's oldest daily newspaper...
Item #671749
September 16, 1718
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 16, 1718
* Early 18th century
This issue is over 300 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete single sheet newspaper measuring about 7... See More
18th century slave advertisements...
Item #671576
June 14, 1798
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 14, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* 4 runaway and/or slaves for sale advertisements
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements including 4 slav... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #671555
April 24, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 24, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Turn of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is comple... See More
Battle of the Cedars... Find an officer exchange for Ethan Allen...
Item #671552
August 07, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, August 7, 1776
* Battle of the Cedars
* Invasion of Quebec campaign
* John Hancock & Ethan Allen
The entire front page is taken up with an excellent account of the Battle of the Cedars in Canada which happened just a few months earlier, part of an inquiry of it by Congress which includes many "Resolves" signed in type on pg. 2 by: Joh... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #671341
March 06, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 6, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Turn of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complet... See More
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #671202
February 15, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Feb. 15, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 265 years old--by James Parker from the colonial p... See More
Printed by Ben Franklin's grandson...
Item #671200
January 17, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1794 Published by Benj. Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson, as noted in the masthead.
The ftpg. is filled with ads, the first being a "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway servant, with details.
Other news of the day & ads, 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
George Washington script signatures... Paul Revere...
Item #671157
May 04, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1796 The ftpg. contains two Acts of Congress with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One takes over a full column and is: "An Act for Establishing Trading Houses with the Indian Tribes" (see for the beginning).
Among the front page ads is one for: "Church Bells....By Paul Revere..." with further detail
Four pa... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #671150
July 10, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 10, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Turn of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complet... See More
Very displayable... Four George Washington script signatures...
Item #671145
March 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796 The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams.
One of the Acts is: "...for allowing compensation to the members of the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States...&... See More
Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #671088
September 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790 The back page has a "Proclamation" signed by the King of France: Louis.
The front page has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 has an inter... See More
Revolutionary War... The "Tories" at Newport...
Item #671058
March 01, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 1, 1777 The front page is entirely taken up with ads including one for the sale of a plantation in Berks County, Penna. All of page 2 & half of page 3 are taken up with: "The Trial of the Dutchess of Kingston".
Page 3 has a report concerning the war, including: "The Tories at Newport, in general, fair little better than t... See More
Period report of the Battle of the Kegs...
Item #671052
February 11, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1778 This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads & notices, the very... See More
Main boundary lines completed at the "Federal city"...
Item #671043
June 10, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 10, 1791 A page 3 report datelined "George-Town, June 4", reads, in full: "On Saturday last, Mr. Ellicott, the Geographer General of the United States compleated six main lines of the Federal city: He is now engaged in clearing and bounding the lines of the District of ten miles square."
Four pages, very nice con... See More
On the funeral of the governor...
Item #671042
November 13, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790 Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United States.
Another column has a final tribute of "affec... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #671015
September 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 13, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 14 illustrated ship ads and 1 runaway slave ad. Three more slave ads are on page 3. And one more on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #670988
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This text also includes a report headed "Account o
... See More
1780 Revolutionary War Era
Item #670980
May 17, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 17, 1781
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
... See More
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.
This is a complete, 8 page newspaper and a very
This is a complete, 8 page newspaper and a very
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #670952
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 * First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States
This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of h... See More
A broadside-like chart consumes the front page...
Item #670879
April 22, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 22, 1710 A rather unusual issue, as most of the front page is taken up with an uncommonly large--wider and longer than normal--chart headed: "A Table of the Assize of Bread, in Pounds, Ounces, and Drams, Averdupois Weight" with 14 columns.
This chart extends beyond the normal margins of this newspaper. The back page has uncommonly wide marg... See More
King of England gets support from London concerning the insult from the king of France...
Item #670878
October 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701 The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of London, supporting the king in the insult from the king of France who considers the king of England as the "pretended" king.
As a bit of background, James II was the last Catholic monarch of Great Britain, deposed in the Gloriou... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #670869
March 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16 & 19, 1796 A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking much of the front page and part of page 2 in the issue of the 16th is part of Jay's Treaty through Article 12. Prefacing the Treaty is a "Proclamation&q... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #670836
December 30, 1752
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Dec. 30, 1752
* Rare 18th century title
* Over 267 years old
An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page.&n... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #670828
October 06, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 7 illustrated ship ads and 2 runaway slave ads. Two more slave ads are on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #670815
September 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave advertisement
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 18 illustrated ship ads. One runaway slave ad is on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #670811
March 01, 1798
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 1, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice c... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670810
May 10, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 10, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, a little various ... See More
1797 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #670809
July 01, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 1, 1797
* Rare 18th century American title
* 4 slave advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads including one for a runaway slave. The back page has 3 more slave ads. News of the day and other advertisements of the day.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few tiny binding slits al... See More
Thomas Jefferson... Indian troubles on the frontier...
Item #670749
March 17, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 17, 1791
* Nice 18th century American publication
Beginning on the ftpg. & take part of page 2 is the continued: "Report of the Secretary of State on the Subject of the Cod & Whale Fisheries" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has another letter signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, plus a letter from W... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #670694
June 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 2, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measurin... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #670672
July 10, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 7 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
William Cobbett's famous 18th century newspaper...
Item #670671
June 19, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 19, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* 4 runaway slave advertisements (lightly inked)
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 ... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670670
March 12, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 12, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some various li... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #670669
February 12, 1795
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1795
* Rare 18th century American publication
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice c... See More
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