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  • John Jay made Envoy Extraordinary to England...
    Item #669227
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 30, 1794 

    * John Jay nomination - nominates
    * President George Washington
    * Envoy to Great Britain


    A page 3 report notes: "The Senate of the United States have concurred in the Presidents nomination of JOHN JAY, as Envoy-Extraordinary to the Court of Great-Britain...".  He would... Read full description  
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  • Unique and rare title...
    Item #590329
    THE SALISBURY AND WINCHESTER JOURNAL, Salisbury, England, May 5, 1794 This issue is mostly taken up with ads but there are various news and war reports scattered throughout.

    This is complete in four pages with slight discoloration along the left spine, untrimmed and in very good condition.
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  • Washington enacts an embargo...
    Item #707902
    THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1794  

    * The prelude to peace
    * Diplomatic Brinkmanship


    Page 5, under: "America", is a printing of a Resolution from Congress enacting an embargo: "...on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United Starters...bound to any foreign port or place for the term of 30 days...", signed in... Read full description  
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  • Corsica... William the Lion... America beefs up military...
    Item #629924
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  July, 1794

    * Island of Corsica
    * American military
    * William the Lion, King of Scotland


    Included are: "Description of Corsica" which takes over a full page; "William the Lion, King of Scotland" which includes a full page print of him (see); and a small item near the... Read full description  
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  • Thomas Paine expelled from the National Convention of France...
    Item #705385
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  August, 1794 

    * 18th century vindication of Free-Masonry
    * Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
    * 18th century print of Arundel Castle


    The most noteworthy content is a lengthy article on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France"... Read full description  
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  • Joseph Priestley welcomed to New York...   Pennsylvania defines various crimes & punishment...
    Item #629926
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  September, 1794  Near the back a full page is taken up with news headed: "America" which includes much from the Pennsylvania legislature on an Act declaring how various crimes are punished (see). There is a report from New York which... Read full description  
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  • Monroe is the ambassador to France...
    Item #599285
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
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  • Monroe is the ambassador to France...
    Item #662990
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
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  • Beitish capture Martinique from the French...
    Item #629928
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  December, 1794  Near the back are several letters and reports concerning the British capture of the Caribbean island of Martinique. The following page has short bit of: "American News" reporting of the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia (see).
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  • Two single sheet "Extra" issues from 1794...
    Item #688674
    DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER EXTRA, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1794

    * 18th century runaway slave ad

    A single sheet "Extra" edition. The front page taken up with ads with a runaway slave ad headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward" (see)
    Complete as a single sheet issue, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
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  • Interesting title from 1795...
    Item #121053
    THE PHILANTHROPIST, London, England, 1795  A little magazine of 8 pages with editorial items, literature and a few tidbits.
    Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown.
    Tiny binding holes in left margin. Measures 8 by 5 inches,... Read full description  
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  • Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
    Item #643242
    KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795  We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very... Read full description  
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  • Beautiful masthead in this Canterbury newspaper...
    Item #649281
    KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795  We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate... Read full description  

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  • Border troubles with Canada...   Treaty with the Indians...
    Item #669065
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 25, 1795  Page 2 has a report beginning: "The United States have lately concluded a Treaty with the Oneida, Tuscarora and Stockbridge Indians residing in the Oneida country...". Also a report: "The western posts, which have so long been a bone of... Read full description  
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  • A desire to break away from Massachusetts...
    Item #676832
    NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1795  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
    Among the news reports is mention that: "A convention of delegates from the 3 counties of York, Lincoln and Cumberland, in Maine, have published an... Read full description  
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  • A desire to break away from Massachusetts...
    Item #676833
    NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1795  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
    Among the news reports is mention that: "A convention of delegates from the 3 counties of York, Lincoln and Cumberland, in Maine, have published an... Read full description  
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  • 1795 - Early brewing (for the poor)... account of Baal worship...
    Item #677726
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1795  Two of the more interesting items are: a "Cheap Mode For Brewing" and an account of Baal worship in Ireland. Among the additional articles within as noted in the title/index page are: "Mansfield Church--Dr. Jeremy Taylor" "Hints Respecting the... Read full description  
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  • Details of a horrid murder...
    Item #597648
    THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 13, 1795  A small-size newspaper which is mostly literary but does have some news items. Page 3 has: "Horrid Murder" with the details (see).
    Four pages, light foxing, minor margin wear.
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  • Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
    Item #698992
    INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795  

    * Nice 18th century masthead

    Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
    Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout
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  • Burning John Jay in effigy...
    Item #669538
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 15, 1795  Evidence of how controversial the Jay Treaty with England was, page 3 has a report noting in part: "...about noon...the 4th...a number of people collected together and daringly attempted to burn, in effigy, our late minister J. Jay, together with the treaty...".
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  • Sam Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
    Item #709996
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 15, 1795  Fully half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor, Samuel Adams.
    The front page also has lengthy letter concerning the Jay Treaty signed in type by: Thomas Jefferson.
    Four pages, very nice condition.

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  • By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...
    Item #725415
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 22, 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, light damp staining,... Read full description  
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  • News from France...
    Item #599623
    THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Sept. 19, 1795  Much literary content but page 3 has various news reports, one from Bordeaux noting: "The people of France in general think well of the new constitution, and it is thought it will be adopted." Other news from France as well.
    Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, bit of foxing, generally nice.
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  • Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...
    Item #691035
    KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795 

    * Uncommon 18th century publication
    * re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington


    A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
    Page 3 has  a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde,... Read full description  
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  • Burning of St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden...
    Item #691036
    KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795  A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
    Page 2 has a detailed article headed: "Church of St. Paul, Covent Garden" which reports on this tragic fire of 5 days earlier. The famous church... Read full description  
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  • Note from President Washington...
    Item #602434
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795  Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.
    Four pages, never bound nor... Read full description  
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  • An obscure 18th century religious title from New York...
    Item #670392
    THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, November & December, 1795  A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.
    Eighty pages, disbound without a full... Read full description  
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  • President Washington unites all patriotic hearts...
    Item #688773
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1795  Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting: "The President has returned here from Mount Vernon. The reception he every where meets shews he unites in him all patriotic hearts...".
    Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.
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  • Mostly literary content...
    Item #601976
    THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Nov. 21, 1795  Basically a literary-themed newspaper, but page 3 has reports from Philadelphia, New Haven, London, & Cork.
    Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, scattered foxing, generally nice.
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  • 1795 Massachusetts Spy....
    Item #595481
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 25, 1795  A handsome masthead with ornate lettering. Inside has reports from Salem, Rutland, Vermont; Charleston, Philadelphia, London & elsewhere. Four pages, nice condition.
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  • Naming countries to honor Cook and Columbus...
    Item #639919
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  December, 1795  Included is an interesting letter suggesting that some countries be re-named since both noted explorers Capt. Cook and Columbus have not been recognized with countries named for them (see images).
    Included are full page plates called for.
    Complete in 88 pages, 5 by 8... Read full description  
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  • Repairing St. Paul's Covent Garden...
    Item #611292
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 2, 1795  Page 2 has an item from London headed: "St. Paul's Covent Garden" noting: "...repairs of which near 5000 pounds have...been expended was entirely destroyed by fire. The flames broke out in the cupola...". Other interesting news of the day.
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  • Nice print of Dromoland Castle...
    Item #629941
    SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1795 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, are various articles concerning the United Kingdom & elsewhere. Perhaps the best content would be the two plates called for, one being a nice print of "Dromoland Castle" and the other showing the... Read full description  
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  • Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
    Item #700203
    KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 11, 1795  A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
    Four pages, nice condition.

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  • Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...
    Item #700204
    KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Dec. 18, 1795  A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a partial red tax stamp on page 3.
    Four pages, nice condition.

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  • Historic newspaper item #207649
    Item #207649
    LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, 1796 A fine, 18th century British newspaper very popular in its day, with not only  the front page but most inside pages entirely taken up with current news. There are some advertisements scattered throughout as well. Complete in 8 pages, minimal... Read full description  
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  • Historic newspaper item #207650
    Item #207650
    THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1783 A very nice folio-size newspaper of four pages from the final year of the Revolutionary War--the year the peace treaty was signed--but I don't see any particular content in this issue relating to the war. The front page is almost... Read full description  
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  • England, France, and America...
    Item #603321
    LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Jan. 1, 1796 

    * Rare 18th century title

    Page 4 has: "Extracts From An American Journal" which concerns the relations among England, France, and the United States.
    Four pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, wear at the margins, minor foxing.
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  • An obscure 18th century religious title from New York...
    Item #670393
    THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, January & February, 1796  A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.
    Eighty pages, disbound without a full... Read full description  
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  • Historic newspaper item #606596
    Item #606596
    THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Jan. 2, 1796  Page 3 has various news items including reports from Portland, Boston, Augusta, Charleston and Newark.
    Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, bit of foxing, nice condition.
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  • The son of Jonathan Edwards...
    Item #628004
    CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New-Haven, Jan. 7, 1796  Page 3 has an item noting: "On Wednesday the 30th ult. was installed in the Ministry over the church and Society in Colebrook, the Rev. Jonathan Edwards, D.D." This was the son of the famous clergyman Jonathan Edwards.
    Four pages, various stains throughout, a few small holes, never-trimmed... Read full description  
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  • Toasts to America & patriotism...
    Item #607081
    THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Jan. 9, 1796  Page 3 has a report from the Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of New York which includes a list of 15 toasts, beginning with one for the President (see).
    Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, bit of foxing, nice condition.
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  • The Edmund Randolph scandal that would cause his resignation...
    Item #704063
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 9 1796 

    * The Edmund Randolph scandal
    * United States Secretary of State 
    * re. Revolution in France 


    The front page has several crucial letters on the scandal involving Sec. of State Edmund Randolph which would result in his resignation.
    Randolph had been tasked with... Read full description  
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  • Period news and advertising from the late 1700's...
    Item #714684
    THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 13, 1796  Much of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with reports from discussions in Congress.
    Various news of the day inside, with mostly period advertising on the back.
    Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
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  • When the population of Pittsburgh was 1,355...
    Item #697097
    THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 21, 1796  

    * 18th century Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    * Mad Anthony Wayne & John Wilkinson


    Page 3 has a report headed: "Pittsburgh" noting: "We hear from Fort Washington that General Wayne has left the army on a visit to Phila. and that General Wilkinson has... Read full description  
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  • Detailed report from the Dept. of War on the ports & harbors of the U.S...
    Item #697096
    THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 3, 1796  

    * During George Washington's administration

    Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Report From the Department of War, Relative to the Fortifications of the Ports and Harbours of the United States", with details city by city.
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  • 1796 Sam Adams signatures in type...
    Item #698600
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 17, 1796 

    * Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts

    The front page has over a full column taken up with three Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each Act signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
    Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, light foxing & damp staining, generally good.
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  • Reports from America...
    Item #700843
    THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb.22, 1796  Page 7 has a letter from New York that mentions in part: "...The American Congress have resolved that foreign ship shall not import into the United States any other goods but such as are the growth and manufacture of the nation to which the ships belong." And also: "A serious difference is... Read full description  
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  • Creating the town of Castine...  Benedict Arnold...
    Item #688796
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796  The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide the town of Penobscot into two distinct towns; and to incorporate the southerly part thereof into a town by the name of... Read full description  
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  • The uses of Indian Corn from America...
    Item #700842
    THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 7, 1796  Pages 4 and 5 contain an article headed: "Indian Corn - Extract of a Letter Received from a Gentleman from America Recommending the use of Indian Corn". The article takes over a full column.
    Eight pages, 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on the back page, very nice... Read full description  
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