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Liberty Bell is erected in Philadelphia...
Item #721609
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1753 Near the back is a terrific--yet inconspicuous--report which is part of various news items under the heading: "America" and dateline of Philadelphia, June 7.
It reads: "Last week was raised and fixed, in the State-House Steeple, the great bell, weighing 2080 lb. cast here, with this inscription, 'Proclaim liberty th... See More
From the American Revolutionary War era...
Item #721303
May 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, May 6, 1779
* American 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. Red tax stamp on page 3.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revol... See More
Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...
Item #721172
March 31, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 31, 1966
* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground and Nico inaugural show ad
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
* Bob Holiday "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's SUPERMAN
* Anti-Vietnam War peace march w/ Allen Ginsberg pictorial
* Timothy Leary gets sentenced... See More
Guglielmo Marconi death ray ?...
Item #721081
October 18, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1935
* Guglielmo Marconi - Italian inventor
* Death Ray - beam invention ?
The top of page 17 has a two column heading: "Marconi Ready to Take Micro-Wave to War; Said to Have Tested Halting Planes in Air" (see)
Complete in 48 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
AI notes: In 1935, Italian newspapers and some international me... See More
Jewish soldiers of the Revolutionary War honored...
Item #720253
May 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1939
* Jewish soldiers honored - Memorial Day celebration
* First Shearith Israel Graveyard
* George Washington's letter to the Touro Synagogue mentioned
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JEWISH WAR DEAD OF 1776 EXTOLLED", with multiple subheadings and 8 paragraphs of text. Noteworthy is the mention of President George Washington's h... See More
From 1776 - The British are taking New York... Letter signed by John Hancock...
Item #719852
August 20, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 20, 1776 Inside pages have various items concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...the accounts of a battle are not true...two more of the transports with the Highlanders are taken by the Rebels...one of them fell in with 3 American privateers...She then proceeded for Boston not knowing that it was evacuated, & went into the harbour where s... See More
Discovery of Penicillin... USS Iowa battleship launching...
Item #719616
August 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1942
* Discovery of Penicillin (historic)
* USS Iowa battleship launching
* United States Navy - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "MIGHTIEST WARSHIP IS LAUNCHED HERE" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with two related photos.
But a more historic report is located at the bottom right corner of the ... See More
Gage's account of Lexington & Concord on the front page...
Item #719591
June 07, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW-HAVEN POST-BOY, June 7, 1775 Simply a terrific issue, as I believe this to be the first newspaper we have offered which not only contains General Gage's official account of the Battle of Lexington & Concord, but it appears in its entirety on the front page.
Over two-thirds of the front page is taken up with a very historic report headed: "A... See More
See the decorative masthead in this 1769 newspaper...
Item #719240
March 30, 1769
MERCURIUS [MERCURY], Hamburg, Germany, March 30, 1769
* Pre Revolutionary War era
* Nice masthead engraving
* Miniature publication
This is a wonderful little newspaper with over one third of the front page of this German language newspaper is taken up with a very ornate & decorative masthead. The month & date are in the dateline and the year: "1769" is in th... See More
The Articles of Confederation...
Item #718994
April 29, 1778
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778
* The Articles of Confederation (historic)
* American Revolutionary War
This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.
There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include ... See More
1966 American flag burning as art ?...
Item #718430
April 14, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 14, 1966
* American flag burning in theater performance
* Puerto Rican artist Jose Rodriquez-Soltero
* Timothy Leary appearance ad - Andy Warhol
Page 7 has a heading: "American Flag Burned In Theatre Spectacle" with lead-in: "Closing Threatened" and 2 related photos. (see images)
AI notes: In 1966, Jos&eacu... See More
Alexander Hamilton re: the Funding Act... Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Building a lighthouse at Cape Henry...
Item #718411
October 02, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1790 Both pages 3 and 4 have two separate documents on carrying into effect the very historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Most of the front page is taken up with the conclusion of the: "Collection Law" of the United States
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An American magazine from 1795...
Item #718276
August 01, 1795
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...
Item #718116
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 * Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General George Washington
* Surrender at Yorktown - Virginia
This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had th... See More
Letters from Charleston, Jamaica, and Nova Scotia...
Item #718090
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1749 Over half a pg. has a: "Copy of a Letter from one of the Settlers in Nova Scotia dated Chebucto Harbour, July 28, 1749". Over half a pg. has: "Extracts of Some Letters from Carolina" datelined "Charles-Town" (Charleston) with news from that colony. There is also: "The Humble Address & Representati
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Lexington & Concord content...
The Conciliatory Resolution plus Congress' response to it...
Item #718011
September 07, 1775
THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Sept. 7, 1775
* Lexington & Concord report
* John Hancock type signature
* The Conciliatory Resolution
A very historic issue as the front page contains not only the full text of the Conciliatory Resolution by Parliament, but the Continental Congress' lengthy response to it, signed in type by its President: John Hancoc... See More
The Jay Treaty with England - Washington's response signed in type...
Item #716334
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.
One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected..... See More
From the American Revolutionary War era...
Item #715841
April 24, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, April 24, 1779
* American 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.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this i... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #715770
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules for establishing a Society for Relieving the Distresses of Prisoners...". Page 2 has reports fro... See More
Much debate on the value of the Revolutionary War...
Item #715063
March 02, 1778
EXTRA SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, March 2, 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.
An unusual "Extra" edition, with the entire front page taken up with a report ... See More
The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...
Item #713731
August 07, 1790
(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790
The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).
• Unite... See More
Great on the Battle of Camden, South Carolina...
Item #713664
December 19, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1780 See the photos for the very handsome masthead, which features ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship.
A great issue, as two-thirds of the front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with the details of the Battle of Camden, South Carolina. The report is taken from the "London Gazette Extraordinary&q... See More
1928 Battle of Wuhan begins... China...
Item #711921
June 12, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1938
* Battle Defence Capture of Wuhan begins - China
* Bloodiest battle of the Second Sino-Japanese War
* National Revolutionary vs. Imperial Japanese Army
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "BIG YANGTZE AREA FACES NEW DRIVE" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition in great cond... See More
Rare title with a Paul Revere engraving, still with original wrappers...
Item #711660
July 01, 1774
ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1774
* Exceedingly rare periodical just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War
* Masthead engraving by Paul Revere with outer wrappers (rare)
The quite famous and extremely rare magazine published by Isaiah Thomas. This is the first of the title we have offered in many years.
As noted in Wikipedia, it was a short-lived monthly published in Bo
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Abbé Raynal's address to America... John Adams & Thomas Jefferson as ambassadors...
Item #711119
July 30, 1785
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEEER, OR THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, July 30, 1785
* The Abbé Guillaume-Thomas Raynal
* Revolutionary War "Address to America"
Perhaps the most noteworthy content is Multiple sources say his Abbé Raynal's address to America, noteworthy warning/plea was first printed posthumously in 1800, however, its presence wi... See More
Reflecting on Washington crossing the Delaware & the Battle of Trenton...
Item #705979
July 25, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 25, 1782 Page 2 has a report beginning: "So determined are the French to pursue their favorite plan of annihilating the British power in North America, & particularly to the capturing the British army in New York...to co-operate with General Washington towards the reduction of that important garrison...".
All of pg. 4 & a bit of page 5 a... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #705756
September 06, 1759
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 4, 1758; Sept. 6, 1759; Feb. 26, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 25, 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
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #705740
February 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 14, 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 entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printing of: "Common Sense".
Page 2 has numerous reports which relat... See More
On the historic Funding Act... Building the Cape Henry lighthouse... Much more...
Item #705729
October 06, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 6, 1790 The back page has not one, but two documents from the "Treasury Department" concerning carrying into effect the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government would assume the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
The back page also has a "Treasury Department" docum
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The back page also has a "Treasury Department" docum
France '...excited the ruinous rebellion in America...'
Item #705574
August 23, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 23, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Inside has a report noting in part: "The superior policy of the French cabinet has shewn itself in all the following instances: in exciting the ruinous rebellion in America; in watching for a proper opportunity to assist the rebels; in prevailing on Spain to join th... See More
Oglethorpe in Savannah... Converting Jews... Health in Boston...
Item #705566
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1736 * Coverting Jews - Jewish
* Oglethorpe at Savannah, Georgia
* Health conditions in Boston
An interesting article has: "A Remarkable Censure on the Present Translation of the Old Testament by Hugh Broughton, a Man so well Skill'd in the Hebrew that he Converted many Jews", with more.
Much content on the American col... See More
Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705539
September 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790
* re. United States Funding Act of 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 incurre... See More
The French evacuated Yorktown... Treaty particulars arrived in Paris...
Item #705509
April 03, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1783
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The back page includes: "...an account that an American frigate had arrived at Nantes, on board which came...This gentleman, who is in the service of Congress, has brought over the outlines of the treaty which is to be definitive between America and Great Br... See More
The Captain Huddy and Captain Asgill affair...
Item #705508
July 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has a nice accounting of the controversial hanging of American patriot Capt. Huddy and the resulting Asgill Affair including: "...Capt. Lippencot (the executioner of Capt. Huddy) was under trial of a court martial...that he would be condemned & punished; for it has been proved that he delibe... See More
Pirate troubles in the Caribbean...
Item #705474
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1737 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Some regular Troops necessary in a free Government against Civil Insurrections" "Tumults, How Best Suppressed" "Arbitrary Power the Consequence of Popery and the Jacobite Scheme" and more.Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle"... See More
Discovery of perpetual motion...
Item #705473
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1772 Among the articles are: "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Henry Fynes" "Characteristics of Saxon and Norman Architecture" "Perpetual Motion Said to be Discovered" and other items. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. Included is a report from Georgia concer... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #705471
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold.This is his detailed report on the taking of New Londo... See More
Have peace terms been agreed to? Loyalists to fight on...
Item #705434
October 10, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* From the enemy - Loyalists
Page 5 has: "A letter received yesterday from Paris says...that peace is or near being concluded between England and the Americans, not to the advantage of the Court of France & what gives some ground to suppose the report true, is, that Dr. Franklin has ju... See More
Washington's historic farewell orders to the military...
Item #705429
December 27, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 27, 1783
* George Washington's Farewell
* Address to his Continental Army
* Revolutionary War General
Certainly the most notable content is a full text printing on page 4 of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rocky Hill, ne... See More
Peace with dishonor is not acceptable...
Item #705425
August 06, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has an interesting report which explains how the British soldiers fighting in America are paid.
Page 5 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Annapolis mentioning in part: "...in an excursion he made to Amelia twp. last week fell in ... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #705418
April 05, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 5, 1775
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic that represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War, it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
... See More
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic that represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War, it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
Fleshing out the details in the treaty with America...
Item #705415
April 17, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 17, 1783
* re. the End of the Revolutionary War
Page 2 has some reports from the House of Commons relating to the treaty with America, particularly the trade portion. The back page has some talk concerning relations with America as well.
Four pages, nice condition.
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The Case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies.Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".
Among other articles are: "Speech on the ... See More
Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...
Item #705295
October 02, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Gen. John Burgoyne failures
* re. Battles of Saratoga surrender
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.
Not surprisingly, the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is be... See More
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #705256
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies. Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".Among other articles are: "Speech on the R... See More
Hebrew customs...
Item #705255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.
Near the back is the:... See More
Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item #705248
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More
Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705134
September 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790
... See More
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790
News from the closing moments of the war... Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and others...
Item #704872
February 12, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782
* American Revolutionary War closing events
* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson
The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have b... See More
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