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Item #699986PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 15, 1798 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper. Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a... Read full description -
Item #699820THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 14, 1785 The back page has a report concerning the early use of a parachute, bits noting: "...persons were assembled...late Blanchard's Aerobatic Academy near Vauxhall, to be spectators of an experiment made by a Italian with a parachute, who was to... Read full description -
Item #699749THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 19, 1785 The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from New York" which reports on the troubles with the Indians along the Ohio River. One big men lions: "...General Washington, who has now reduced himself to the rank of a private citizen, has offered to go... Read full description -
Item #699747THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 15, 1785 Page 2 has news: "...from St. Augustine, in East Florida." noting: "They give a melancholy account of the situation of the few setters who remained on the province being ceded to Spain. The gloomy disposition of the Spaniards & their enthusiastic... Read full description -
Item #699746THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1785 The back page has a: "Letter from St. John's River, New Brunswick" on the quality of life there, noting in part: "The establishing of a government on this side of the Bay of Fundy is a lost pleasing circumstance...The rapid increase of people of property & in the cultivation... Read full description -
Item #699741THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 20, 1785
* Indians - Native Americans
* Murder & scalping in Kentucky
Page 2 has a report, which although headed: "Jamaica" actually has reports from Danville, Kentucky, noting in part: "...the Indians, after having collected our prisoners...all of a sudden....came to a resolution... Read full description -
Item #699738THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 6, 1785
* Early ballooning - aviation pioneer
* Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
Page 5 has a paragraph on one of the pioneers of manned flight, noting: "The famous M. Pilastre de Rozier, after having in vain waited...for a favourable wind to waft him & his... Read full description -
Item #699656THE EXAMINER, London, Oct. 9, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet... Read full description -
Item #699650THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, May 17, 1781
* Revolutionary War Era
* From The Enemy
Page 2 begins with a report headed: "American News" mostly taken up with a Proclamation signed in type by: Anthony Johnson, commander-in-chief of British forces in the Caribbean, concerning the taking of Dutch ships.
Irregular at the left... Read full description -
Item #699646THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Jan. 26, 1758
* British officer Robert Monckton
* French and Indian War promotion
Page 2 has a brief item relating to the ongoing French & Indian War, noting: "Robert Monckton, Esq., is likewise appointed Lieutenant Colonel commandant of the Royal American regiment in the room of... Read full description -
Item #699520THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 17, 1768
* re. separation of church and state in America
Over one-third of a page is taken p with a letter concerning: "The establishment of a Protestant episcopate in America is also very zealously contended for; and is very alarming to a people whose fathers, from... Read full description -
Item #699484THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 17, 1796
* 18th century red tax stamp
A typical newspaper of the day with ads & a wealth of news reports, mostly from Europe.
Four pages, red tram strap at the top of the front page, a bit close-trimmed at the top of page 3, generally good condition. -
Item #699474NEUE ZEITUNGEN von GELCHRTEN SACHEN, Leipzig, Germany, June 10, 1716
* Rare miniature curiosity
A very early and tiny newspaper from this largest city in the German province of Saxony. The title roughly translates: "News From Learned Things". Totally in the German language.
Six pages, 4 by 6 1/2 inches, great condition. -
Item #699469THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 13, 1708
* Rare 18th century publication
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the... Read full description -
Item #699463THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Oct. 28, 1704
* Volume 1 - Number 13 issue
* Rare 18th century publication
A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #13. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Observatory's Preparation... Read full description -
Item #699461THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, March 15, 1722
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare publication
A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during... Read full description -
Item #699458THE FLYING-POST: OR, THE POSTS-MASTER, London, March 11, 1717-8 (1718 by today's calendar)
* Very rare & early 18th century publication
In 1695 the Licensing Act of England was allowed to lapse, which caused several newspapers to begin publication, this title being one of them. But this is certainly one of the more rare titles as we... Read full description -
Item #699442THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Nov. 4, 1741 Various European reports throughout with advertisements on pages 2 and 4. Most issues are single sheet, however this is a four page newspaper.
Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition. -
Item #699431THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716 Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master of the guards... Read full description -
Item #699430THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England Nov. 11, 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal" and much less common. This is issue #15. In the masthead is the topic of the day: "The Method of the Dissenters Towards Peace & Union".
A single sheet newspaper printed on both... Read full description -
Item #699393THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony is dated: "Boston in New England, July 17, 1740". The address concerns a dispute in the property line with the... Read full description -
Item #699284THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, July 10, 1799 Much of the content is taken up with war-related events from this era during the Napoleonic War. One page has mention of Lord Nelson.
Eight pages, 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition. -
Item #699227(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 23, 1758; May 17, 1759; Feb. 7, 1760; May 3, 1763; and March 12, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches,... Read full description -
Item #699226(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; June 12, 1759; Feb. 12, 1760; April 21, 1763; and March 5, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches,... Read full description -
Item #699219(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 2, 1758; Aug. 14, 1759; Feb. 19, 1760; March 17, 1763; and Feb. 27, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches,... Read full description -
Item #699116(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 26, 1758; Feb. 8, 1759; Jan. 8, 1760; Feb. 3, 1761; and
April 29, 1766. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11... Read full description -
Item #699115THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 5, 1765 Pages 1 and 2 have reports headed: "America" with Charleston datelines. The first report is quite notable, as it is a very early reference to the importation of slaves.
It reads: "The value of the negroes imported into this province since the passing of the act for laying an... Read full description -
Item #699029PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 26, 1797 The front page includes a: "Two Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway indented servant girl, with details. Pages 2 and 3 have reports on the Napoleonic War including a letter signed in type: Buonaparte, which includes: "I shall send you immediately the ten standards which we have... Read full description -
Item #699028THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 5, 1797
* King Louis XVIII of France
Page 2 has much on the situation in France and includes a: "Proclamation of Louis XVIII To The French Nation". He was brother to Louis XVI and spent much of his life in exile before becoming King of France from 1814-1824.
Four... Read full description -
Item #699010GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship... Read full description -
Item #698992INDEPENDENT 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.
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Item #698986THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates... Read full description -
Item #698985COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages,... Read full description -
Item #698984COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796
* USS United States construction
* Samuel Adams act signed in type
The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also:... Read full description -
Item #698972THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill - Judaica
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is... Read full description -
Item #698710FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston. Nov. 12. 1795
* President George Washington
Page 2 has: "Indian Intelligence - Of the Creeks" which is most of a column with details on relations with them & other tribes. The report is datelined from Savannah.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington,... Read full description -
Item #698705(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; Jan. 2, 1759; March 28, 1765; April 24, 1766; and Feb. 6, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches,... Read full description -
Item #698644THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 26, 1782
* Reaction to Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
Page 2 has some nice reporting on the military events further to the west, from a letter from Kentucky dated Dec. 6. It reports on the work of General Clarke... Read full description -
Item #698611GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 5, 1798
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page... Read full description -
Item #698600COLUMBIAN 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. -
Item #698542COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795
* President George Washington
* Brunswick County, Virginia
Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.
AI notes: In... Read full description -
Item #698459(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 19, 1758, Jan. 8, 1760, Jan. 27, 1761, Jan. 27, 1763, and Jan. 15, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies.
Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches,... Read full description -
Item #698457THE 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 America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which... Read full description -
Item #698404THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 17, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Ship prisoners exchanged
* Southern colonies evacuation (British)
The front page has several letters from British Lt. Col. Balfour, most dealing with discussion for an exchange of... Read full description -
Item #698402THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 9, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* America sympathizers jailed
* Independence ?
Page 2 includes: "The enemy in New York are busy in prosecuting their canal...They are also erecting a line of works on Long Island...His Excellency... Read full description -
Item #698329DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1791 Congressional business reported on page 3 includes mention that a memorial was presented: "...from a committee of the counties of Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Allegheny, remonstrating against the excise law....". Also that a memorial was presented:... Read full description -
Item #698260THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760
* George II of Great Britain death
* Early, same day report (rare)
Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king.
At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: ... Read full description -
Item #698259COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794
* John Jay letter
* Conflicts at sea
Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships. Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, light... Read full description -
Item #698243FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 22, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 3 has a letter from the county of Westmoreland to the President complaining about the terms of the Jay Treaty, followed by his response in which he notes: "...my deliberate opinion that in ratifying the treaty I had consulted... Read full description -
Item #698242COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798
* President John Adams
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: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston... Read full description
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