Historic Newspapers: The 1600's & 1700's
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Item #684535THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 3, 1787 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia mentioning a meeting with an Indian chief Sconetoyack, and that: "...They will leave this place in a few days for New York to represent to Congress some grievances & to demand an observance of the treaty of Hopewell, on the Keown, which they say... Read full description -
Item #709556CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787
* Historic United States Constitution
* Constitutional Convention - Congress
* President George Washington signs
Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The... Read full description -
Item #704887OLLA PODRIDA, Oxford, England, Oct. 13, 1787
* Rare publication
Although having a Spanish name (translates to "any miscellaneous collection or assortment") this newspaper is in English. The content is essentially a lengthy editorial on a topic.
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Item #713623THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1787 Among the articles within are: "The Situation of the First & Present Settlers in America Contrasted" "Thoughts on emigration, Particularly to America..." Mr. Jefferson's Opinion Upon the Establishment of an American Naval Force" which begins: "The sea... Read full description -
Item #700787THE YORK CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 23, 1787 A nice newspaper from the U.K. The back page has an: "American Anecdote" from the Revolutionary War.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a nice, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
background: The York Chronicle was an influential newspaper in York, England, founded in 1772... Read full description -
Item #713619THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787
* United States Constitution ratification
* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify
The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".
Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one... Read full description -
Item #619643THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 1, 1788
* Christoph Willibald Gluck death
* Classical music composer
* Italian & French opera
Page 3 has a report on the death of notice composer Christoph Gluck, beginning: "The death of Gluck, the celebrated musical composer who died suddenly of an apoplectic fit the 17th ult. at Vienna in his 73rd... Read full description -
Item #537802THE MORNING HERALD, London, 1788 An uncommon title with a partial red-ink stamp. A nice, folio-size newspaper of 4 page with the front page taken up with ads and various news of the day on the inside page, including Parliamentary reports.
Includes a partial red-inked tax stamp on... Read full description -
Item #208488THE MORNING HERALD, London, 1788 A nice, folio-size newspaper of 4 page with the ftpg. taken up with ads and various news of the day on the inside page, including Parliamentary reports. Includes a partial red-inked tax stamp on the front page or page 3. Some minor ink staining,... Read full description -
Item #667706THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1788 Articles include: "The Life of John Winthrop" "An Essay on Civil Liberty, by Hume" "A Tract on the Unreasonableness of the Laws of England in Regard to Wives" "An Historical Account of the First Settlement of the Swedes in... Read full description -
Item #703265THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, January 16, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of Massachusetts
* Pillars illustration - cartoon
This is one of the more desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have... Read full description -
Item #701466THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Ratification of the states
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only... Read full description -
Item #703264THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of New Hampshire
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons".... Read full description -
Item #668656THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, April, 1788
* Botany Bay, Australia - Admiral Arthur Phillip
* Northern plantations act to discourage the slave trade
Within is a report concerning Commodore Phillips at Botany Bay reading: "The Botany fleet arrived at the Cape on the 13th of October, after a passage from Rio de Janeiro of... Read full description -
Item #679614THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1788
* United States Constitution ratification
* New Hampshire becomes 9th state to ratify
The issue begins with: "A Description of Newbold's Plantation on Indian River" (lacking the plate). Other items include: "The Folly and Absurdity... Read full description -
Item #722132THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 12, 1788
* Slavery on the Island of Jamaica
* Revisions to current slave laws
* Still legal but with certain exceptions
* Early movement towards eventual abolition
Page 6 has a historically significant report from Jamaica beginning: "Our slave laws have... Read full description -
Item #615424THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, July 23, 1788 The bottom of pg. 2 has: "Doyle, the famous boxer, was yesterday committed by the Magistrates at Bow St. for assaulting a gentleman in Covent Garden...". Other news of the day & a wealth of ads.
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Item #667449THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, August, 1788 This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
Among the various articles are: "A Description of the River Juniatta" "An Account of the Foundation of New Smyrna in Florida & a... Read full description -
Item #677131THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 25, 1788 All of page 2 is taken up with a report concerning the U.S. Treasury. Page 3 has some news of the day, but most of the issue is taken up with a wealth of advertisements including 11 illustrated ship ads.
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Item #598175THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1788 This contains an article: "Query on an Episcopal Coin" in which a person had received a coin of which he was providing the description of in hopes that someone would be able to help identify it. "The piece is of pale gold, thin, in size between a sixpence and shilling. On one side is a figure... Read full description -
Item #714375PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 7, 1788 The entire front page is filled with ads, including one for: "Isaac Franks, Broker" with further details. Franks was a noted Jewish financier.
Pages 2 & 3 have a letter reflecting upon the future prospects of this new republic. It begins: "America to me... Read full description -
Item #600170THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 15, 1788 Page 5 has nearly two columns with various reports from American regarding American Indians, as well as a brief article from New York from: "...The Society for promoting the manumission [freeing]of slaves, and protecting such of them as have been or may be liberated...", which mentions... Read full description -
Item #642632AFFICHES DE DAUPHINE, ANNOUNCES, ETC, Nov. 28, 1788 This would appear to be a weekly newspaper done at (or near) Grenoble, France, with front page heads including (translated) "For Sale" and Reviews".
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Item #697812THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1788
* Captain Thomas Read
* Continental Navy officer
* Voyage to & from China
* Early global maritime trade
Page 5 has a letter from New York concerning Captain Thomas Read's trip to China. Wikipedia notes: "... he sailed from the Delaware on June 7, 1787, and... Read full description -
Item #581074THE MORNING CHRONICLE, AND LONDON ADVERTISER, England, December 11, 1788 The front page of this issue begins a lengthy report "Morning Chronicle, London, December 11, Parliamentary Intelligence, House of Commons, His Majesty's Illness - Important Constitutional Discussions". "the Chancellor of the Exchequer... Read full description -
Diseases of the teeth...
Item #577585THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, December 26, 1788. Page three has content related to boxing (see images). Four pages, folio size, very nice condition. Also included on the back page is a lengthy discussion on "A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of the Teeth" - nice for dentistry interest. Partial red-ink stamp on... Read full description -
Item #652342THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1789 Among the articles are: "An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania" which takes 7 1/2 pages. Also a full page chart of the: "Moral and Physical Thermometer", created by Dr. Benjamin Rush.
Near... Read full description -
Item #208507THE DIARY; OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, 1789 This is a nice folio-size newspaper of 4 pages with untrimmed margins (uncommon) and a nice red-inked tax stamp in the lower right corner of the front page or page 3. Various news of the day plus ads as well. This is one of the less common British titles in... Read full description -
George Washington through Andrew Jackson...
Item #180100(7) Presidential Collection I - a seven-issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson, providing a single-day snapshot of the atmosphere during each administration. This is set one... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #616587THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 23, 1789
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* Utrecht, Netherlands
Page 2 has a paragraph noting: "At Utrecht the Jews have received permission to reside & trade, on condition that the chiefs of their different tribes give security to answer for all the robberies and other... Read full description -
Item #702876THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789
* President George Washington
* Election victory & inauguration
Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election &... Read full description -
Item #703228THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1789
* General George Washington
* New York City prepares welcome
* First Inauguration as U.S. president
Page 3 notes preparations are being made for the new Congress to begin its work, and Washington to arrive in town: "There are now FOUR members of the lower,... Read full description -
Item #724907THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the... Read full description -
Item #668658GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789
* George Washington elected 1st president of U.S.
* From the enemy just after the Revolutionary War
Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of... Read full description -
Item #682633THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, May 27, 1789 Beginning on page 2 and carrying over to page 2 is a report headed: "Slave Trade" from the House of Commons, taking over half a page in total.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition. -
Item #703185GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 17, 1789
* John Hancock message
* U.S. Department of State
This is just the 19th issue of this very famous newspaper which was the mouthpiece of the new federal government.
Over one-third of the front page has the: "Message of the Governor of... Read full description -
Item #710128THE LITERARY MAGAZINE & BRITISH REVIEW, London, July, 1789 One of the less common titles of the 18th century, this magazine is mostly taken up with--as the title would suggest--literary items and reviews of recent books. Two articles are: "On the Present State of the Inquisition in Spain" and: "Electricity & Magnetism... Read full description -
Item #704618THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1789
* A historic cornerstone addition for any cricket collection
The article is titled: "Cricket" which contains within a subtitle reading: "Laws of the Game" which takes the majority of the article. There is another smaller subhead reading: "Betts"... Read full description -
Item #121156GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1789 Among the articles are one concerning "...the new grass brought from the banks of the Santee in South Carolina..." with details, and includes 2 illustrations on a full page plate; "Strictures on the Absurd Custom of Dueling" "Proposal for the... Read full description -
Item #703746GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789
* Creation of the Department of War - Defense
* Beginnings stages of the federal government
* President George Washington signing
A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War.... Read full description -
Item #619937THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Aug. 28, 1789
* 18th century boxing
Page 3 has an early item on a boxing match, noting: "A boxing match is to be fought...between Bullard and Brighton, two Suffolk men, for 50 pounds a side, in which it is expected many hard blows will be given as they are very powerful men & upwards of... Read full description -
Item #703196GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789
* U.S. Congress version of the "Bill of Rights"
* United States Constitution - Amendments
* Presidents George Washington & John Adams
This is a very significant issue, as page 2 contains an early version of the historic Bill of Rights.
As a brief... Read full description -
Item #703751GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 9, 1789
* Debate on Nation's capital location
* Mary Ball Washington death
* 1st president G.W.'s mother
Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress in the House of Representatives..."... Read full description -
Item #703753GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 16, 1789
* Treasury Act of September 2, 1789
* Establishment of the Treasury Department
* President George Washington signs
Certainly the most notable report is that found on the back page, where is printed in full: "An... Read full description -
Item #686116THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1789 The front page has an interesting article which could be appropriate today: "Propositions for Reforming the Present System of Publick Education in Boston".
Page 2 begins with reports from the House of Representatives concerning discussions on... Read full description -
Item #703755GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 26, 1789 The most notable content is the lengthy, and terrific day-by-day account o the beginning of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille in Paris. Across France and the rest of Europe the consequences of the Revolution... Read full description -
Item #715410THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, October, 1789 Among the articles are: "Mr. Badcock to Dr. Priestley" "Accurate Description of Fraser's New Carolina Grass" "The Hill of Howth" in Ireland, and much more.
Near the back are over 4 pages of an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France" and also some news headed:... Read full description -
Item #620305THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London England, October, 1789 Among the articles are: "Mr. Badcock to Dr. Priestley" "Accurate Description of Fraser's New Carolina Grass" which includes full pages plate of it; "The Hill of Howth" in Ireland, which includes a very nice full page plate of it; , and... Read full description -
Item #703267THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1789
* Ratification of the "Bill of Rights" - Congress
* United States Constitution - Amendments
Arguably the most significant documents of late 18th century in American history would be the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This issue... Read full description -
Item #703757GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 10, 1789 The front page has close to a full column taken up with: "Early Marriage -- Original Letter from Dr. Franklin to John Alleyne, Esq." which is signed by him in type: B. F. This is a bit of a "Dear Abby" response from over 200 years ago.
An internet source mentions... Read full description
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