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The magical date of 'July, 1776'...   No allegiance to the King: John Hancock...
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The magical date of 'July, 1776'... No allegiance to the King: John Hancock...

Item # 716801 ·
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, July, 1776  Certainly a very uncommon title from the 18th century, formatted much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine" or the era.
An inside page has a great document headed: "American United Colonies, In Congress, May 15, 1776" which is a statement concerning the lack of ability to give allegiance to the King and the desire to authorize each of the 13 colonies to form a new provincial government. It is signed in type by the President: John Hancock.
This is followed by another related document (see photos for the full text). This is terrific content.
Also under: "American News" is a letter from General Carleton concerning the latest from Quebec which takes nearly a full page. Then a letter to Congress dated at Montreal on the latest there.
There are no plates present.
Complete in 58 pages, full title/contents page, 5 by 8 inches, good condition.

Item from last month's catalog - #367 - released for June, 2026

Categories: Revolutionary War, British
Price
$425
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.