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EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 3, 1772 

* Rare title

Pages 1 and 2 are almost entirely taken up with various European news, including military events, with pgs. 3 & 4 mostly taken… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 15, 1769 

* The Boston Non-Importation Agreement
* Boycott of British goods b merchants & traders
* Rare Colonial… more

THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, May 9, 1776  

* Infamous traitor Benedict Arnold
* Pre Declaration if Independence 
* American Revolutionary War 

Although the title might sound rather common (similar… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776  

* American Revolutionary War 
* Great year to have (1776)
* Benjamin Franklin song 

The front page begins with a wonderful… more

THE BOSTON GAZETTE, "New-England", March 12, 1739  

* Extremely early & rare Colonial publication 

This is one of the most noted & long-lived American newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer, and… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 17, 1793  The front page has the Address presented to Citizen Genet upon his arrival at New York (French Ambassador to the U.S. during the French Revolution),… more

THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, July 13, 1792  A 20 page magazine featuring a large engraving on the front page.
Near the back is the "American Intelligence" with various news reports, including… more

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, December 26, 1768  The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken… more

THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, May 25, 1792   An 16 page magazine featuring a large engraving on the front wrapper.
Inside is the continued: "Memoirs of the Life of Fernando Cortes, the Conqueror of… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793  The front page has a "Description of the Plate" which is a two page view of the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The plate is damaged as less… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793  Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).
Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various… more

FEDERAL GAZETTE AND DAILY ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 4, 1798  

* Rare 18th century publication
* President John Adams 

Certainly one of the less common 18th century American newspapers, as it was… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793  Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).
Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1793  

* Isaiah Thomas
* Early Alaska

Articles within include: "On the Inhabitants of Prince William's Sound" which takes nearly 3 pages;… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged.  Issues with his signature are increasingly… more

THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 9, 1771  Page 3 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Boston. Bits include: "...a chief of the Mohawk Tribe of Indiana...arrived in… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793  The front page has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a blockhead proves tedious to a company. A man of the world… more

(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston  A lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776

* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)

This was a decidedly Tory newspaper,… more

(5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged.  Issues with his signature are… more

(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known… more

(5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day… more

(5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day… more

INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, June 2, 1783  

* American Revolutionary War ending events
* Peace celebrations in Massachusetts 

One of the best features of this issue is… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 27, 1775 

* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary… more

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 5, 1743  This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in… more

STORY & HUMPHREYS'S PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1775 

* Battle of Bunker Hill
* Revolutionary War
* Very rare publication

Certainly one of the more… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1796  

* USS United States construction

Page 2 has a report noting: "The United States frigate, building in Southwark under the direction of Mr.… more

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 21, 1743  This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, January 16, 1788  

* United States Constitution
* State of Massachusetts
* Pillars illustration - cartoon

This is one of the more desired & elusive issues… more

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 14, 1743  This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in… more

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Dec. 19, 1768  

* Pre Revolutionary War
* Nice masthead for display 

Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the… more

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), March 10, 1743,4  (year noted as such as it was 1743 or 1744 depending on which calendar was used).
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793  (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796  

* President George Washington
* Mass. Governor Samuel Adams

The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States"… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1797  Page 2 has an interesting article: "Review Of Militia" commanded by Major-General Hull, with various particulars. The back page features 14 illustrated… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795 

* President George Washington
* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere

A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 7, 1797  Page 2 has a report: "From Presque Isle (on Lake Erie)...that Ensign Callender had arrived there with information that the inhabitants of the Nartches… more

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787

* United States Constitution ratification
* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify

The first article in this issue is: "A Description of… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1798   Over a column on the front page is taken up with: "Extracts From a Thanksgiving Sermon, Delivered in the Vicinity of Boston" which is under the heading:… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793  

* Original Chain Bridge (Massachusetts)
* Newburyport - Merrimack River

Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market.… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 18, 1798  Perhaps the finest feature of this issue is the condition, as it has never-trimmed margins and is in great condition. A fine example of a late 18th… more

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 18, 1789  

* President George Washington
* New England tour w/ many stops

This issue has much coverage of the President's tour of the Northeast,… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798  The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams. Also:… more

NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 12, 1775  

* Battle of Bunker - Breed's Hill
* Charleston, Boston, Massachusetts
* General Thomas Gage account

Certainly a… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 14, 1797 

* USS Constitution & Constellation 
* United States Navy first warships 

A page 2 report notes: "Gen. Smith (of Baltimore)...mentioned that the… more

THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Dec. 8, 1777  

* Battles of Saratoga - Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne surrenders

The patriotic engraving in the masthead was done by none… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1790  

* Seamen's Act of 1790
* George Washington signed

The entire front page is taken up with the full text of: "An ACT for the Government & Regulation… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792  

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type:… more