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711738

Displayable front page from the 18th century...

Item #711738

May 30, 1721

THE POST-BOY, London, May 30, 1721



* Nice masthead engravings



One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.



Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.

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$33.00
705912

See the displayable front page from the 18th century...

Item #705912

November 10, 1720

THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 10, 1720 



* Nice masthead engravings

* Early 18th century original




One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.

Single sheet, about 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches in nice displayable condition.... See More  

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$48.00
704727

News from America in 1723...

Item #704727

October 08, 1723

THE POST-BOY, London, Oct. 8, 1723  A handsome single sheet newspaper as the masthead features two very ornate & detailed engravings.

The front page has a bit of American news with a report of a fire in Boston, and noting: "...escaped by jumping out of the window; but two of his apprentices are among those unhappy persons that perish'd in the flames."

Also 5 front page not... See More  

Item from Catalog 351 (released for February, 2025)

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$59.00
701076

The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...

Item #701076

May 17, 1775

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775 



* Retraining Acts of 1775

* Colonial trade restrictions

* American Revolutionary War




The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".

Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More  

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$655.00
693077

Rare mention of the Mississippi Company from 1719...

Item #693077

October 06, 1719

THE POST-BOY, London, England, Oct. 6, 1719  The bottom of the front page has a very brief--and quite rare--mention of the Mississippi Company. It notes: "'Tis said the Mississippi Company are to have ten ships of force but here." referring to London.

The Mississippi Company was a corporation holding a business monopoly in French colonies in North America and the West Indies. I... See More  

Item from Catalog 351 (released for February, 2025)

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687295

On the Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington named commander-in-chief.. So much more....

Item #687295

July 05, 1775

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 5, 1775 



* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown

* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts

* George Washington named commander

* American Revolutionary War

* Terrific issue w/ many reports




Nice engraving in the masthead of a post boy on horseback.

The front page has a letter from an officer in General Gage's regiment heading for ... See More  

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687201

Very angry letter written to General Gage...

Item #687201

June 14, 1775

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, June 14, 1775 



* At the beginning of the Revolutionary War

* Angry letter to British General Thomas Gage




The entire third column of the front page and half a column on page 2 are taken up with a terrific & very critical letter addressed: "To the Perfidious, the Truce Breaking Thomas Gage" which begins: "It is difficu... See More  

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687100

Much like the Olive Branch Petition... Reaction by the soldiers to reading the "...Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms"...

Item #687100

July 26, 1775

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 26, 1775 



* American Revolutionary War

* Post Battle of Bunker Hill




A terrific issue, as the entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a terrific follow-up to the Olive Branch Petition, in fact, written just 3 days after it, in which the Continental Congress points out the many issues with its relations with England, detai... See More  

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649273

At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...

Item #649273
THE POST-BOY, London, 1710's (2nd-rate)  A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly or heavily inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount.

Item from Catalog 351 (released for February, 2025)

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177555

Railroading in the Winter....

Item #177555

February 26, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1910



The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Bully's Waterloo" by William L. Jacobs.



In this issue, there are photos of "Railroading at its Worst"; "The Song of the Sea"; "On of the Children of Destiny" and "The Play and its Players." The double page illustration is of "Unc... See More  

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$36.00
207535

Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical... Only a few remain within our inventory...

Item #207535
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny... See More  

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$95.00
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