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Surrender of Charleston, and more...
573830
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (with plate), London, July, 1780* Charleston South Carolina falls
* Henry Clinton
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
A very historic letter signed in type: H. Clinton, begins: "I had the honor in my dispatch by the Earl of Lincoln to communicate to your Lordship the surrender of Charlestown...", then proceeding to give the details of the battle, followed... See More $96.00
Ship crew wanted for attacking American vessels...
573376
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Edinburgh, Scotland, May 27, 1782 The front page has a nice ad (see inset) seeking Seaman And Landmen to serve on two privateers. Has engravings of the two privateer vessels, plus details about the weaponry of each, with mention that one: "...is a most capital ship, and during her last cruize captured three rich American vessels." Very unusual to have
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$54.00
Map of Long Island from 1776...
572984
This listing is for the map only, which was originally in THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, dated October, 1776 The map is a great fold-out headed: "Sketch of the Country Illustrating the late Engagement in Long Island". The map, which measures, 8 1/4 by 13 1/2 inches, shows the region from Amboy in New Jersey to "Hamsted Plains" and a bit beyond, and north to West Chester & ... See More
$360.00
The Declaration of Independence...
572743
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $50,000 or more in nice condit... See More
$1,992.00
Address from the New York General Assembly...
572636
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1769 The front page of this issue features a nice engraving of the skyline of London. Within these 40+ pages is an early address from the New York General Assembly to the King of England. Other news items from around the World, mostly within Europe.This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time. Measures a... See More $35.00
18th century magazine....
572635
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1793 The front page of this issue features an engraving of St. John's Gate in London. The 40+ pages within contains news & stories from around the world. This issue is in nice condition & measures about 5 by 8 inches. $24.00
* Early news from America
The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter. A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insuffic... See More $40.00
The volume one, number one issue of this famous title...
572430
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1731 (second edition). This is the very first issue of this famous publication, and the very first to use the word "magazine" in the title. Note that this is the second edition but still printed in 1731, as printed on the title/index page. First editions of this issue are extremely rare. In fact most issues of this date we come by are 4
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Washington's death: a first report...
572416
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL & TOWN & COUNTRY ADVERTISER, Rhode Island, Jan. 1, 1800 Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired, and scarce, newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report: this is one.There is a wealth of text concerning Washington's death, beginning with a front page report from Congress which starts:... See More $1,785.00
Thomas Paine letter... Benjamin Gomez...
572248
THE NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, Sept. 14, 1791 Page 2 has a lengthy letter by Thomas Paine signed by him in type (see). The back page has an advertisement headed: "BENJAMIN GOMEZ...Has for Sale A General Assortment of Books and Stationary..." with further details. Gomez was the first Jewish bookseller in the United States and this ad is for his shop which j... See More
$63.00
Two George Washington Acts of Congress...
572247
THE NEW-YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, May 26, 1792 Almost the entirety of page 2 is taken up with two Acts of Congress signed by the President, the first: "Militia Law - An Act more effectually to provide for the National Defense by establishing an Uniform Militia Throughout the United States." which is signed in type: Geo. Washington. The other is: "An Act conc... See More
$81.00
George Washington (block) signature...
Jewish financier of the American Revolution...
572158
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 30, 1793 This issue contains an ad for Benjamin Nones, one of Philadelphia's Jewish merchants who his documented as to having helped finance the American Revolution. While more Nones ads may eventually be found, this is the first discovered to-date. This issue also contains a George Washington block signature on page 3, a nic... See More
$110.00
Attempt to restore the French monarchy...
572106
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRAORDINARY, (Boston), May 22, 1793 A small size, four page "Extra" issue which has on the ftpg. a nice: "Declaration of Monsieur, as Regent of France", being an assertion that the recently beheaded King Louis XVI should be succeeded by his son, Louis XVII, along with the restoration of the monarchy. Near the beginning is: "The fierce usurpers of... See More
$44.00
Nice map of portions of Canada...
572101
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1758 A very nice French & Indian War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Certainly t... See More $188.00
Death of mathematician "Negro Tom"... Battling the Ohio Indians...
572077
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 29, 1790 The entire front page is taken up with various reports and "General Orders" concerning the Indian wars in the Northwest near Fort Wayne. The battles are from October, the initial battle being a loss to General Harmar, and would begin a series of battles with the Ohio Indians to last for another five years (see for portion).Page 3 has a re... See More $79.00
Funeral of John Hancock...
572074
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 16, 1793 A terrific issue, as over a full column on page 3 is taken up with the: "Interment of his Late Excellency the Governor of this Commonwealth", being John Hancock. There is much detail on the funeral, wit the report including the order of the funeral procession, with an engraving of the coffin with the names of the pall bearers noted to it's ... See More
$277.00
Washington's treaty with the Creek Indians...
572073
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 25, 1790 Most of page 2 is taken up with the lengthy "Treaty With the Creek Indians" with a heading: "George Washington, President of the United States of America". What follows is the complete text with all fourteen Articles, and the signatures in type of Henry Knox, Alexander McGillivray, and several others, plus in script type by the Pr... See More
$138.00
Full name: George Washington, in script type...
572071
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 4, 1790 Almost a full column is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, this is: "An Act Imposing Duties on the Tonnage of Ships or Vessels" which is signed in script type (desired) by the President: George Washington. Rarely is his full name spelled out in such documents. Other news and ads of the day, four... See More $110.00
George Washington Act of Congress... LaFayette resigns...
572067
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 31, 1791 Half of the first column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress for: "...the Relief of David Cook & Thomas Campbell" which is signed in script type (desired): G. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (see). The ftpg. also has a biography of "General Washington" taken from a London news... See More
$138.00
Lengthy front page document signed by John Hancock...
571995
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 6, 1775 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy letter headed: "AMERICA" "In Provincial Congress, Dec. 10, 1774" which begins: "At a time when the good people of this colony were deprived of their laws and the administration of justice, civil & criminal, when the cruel operations brought on their capi... See More
$56.00
Escaped from American interrogation...
571994
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 30, 1775 Fully two-thirds of the front page is taken up with a very nice account of a British merchant being detained & interrogated upon arrival in America, including his letter of plea for his release, along with some details on how he escaped his guards to get back to England (see for portions).Page 2 has several reports concerning the R... See More $52.00
Vermont to consider the new Constitution...
571912
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, November 17, 1790 Among the news in a page 3 report from Philadelphia is word that: "The State of Vermont has passed an Act for calling a Convention, to deliberate upon, and agree to the Constitution of the United States. The members are to be chosen the first Tuesday of December; and the Convention is to meet...January next, at Bennington&quo
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$34.00
New York ratifies the Constitution... A grand parade to the Constitution...
571898
THE PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 12, 1788 An uncommon title from late 18th century Philadelphia. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with ads while news takes up pages 2 & 3. Page 3 has some nice reporting on celebrations over the new Constitution including: "...information was received of the adoption of the Constitution by the Convention of New Yo... See More
$74.00
Maryland ratifies the new Constitution...
571896
THE PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1788 A rather uncommon title from late 18th century Philadelphia. Page 3 has a report from Wilmington, North Carolina concerning a dinner with various toasts, listing 13, including those to "General Washington, Doctor Franklin, the Friends of liberty, the Federal Club..." and more.Page 3 also haws a report... See More $94.00
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
571894
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the Ge... See More
$168.00
Two issues from 1796...
571891
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, January 27 and February 17, 1796 A two issue set of issues of this newspaper of small size, eight pages, which seems to focused more on literary concerns. Each issue measures 8 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches, some foxing or edge wear.
$32.00
Two letters signed by President John Adams...
571890
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, April 21, 1798 The front page has two letters signed in type by the President: John Adams, relating to affairs with France. Plus, almost all of pages 2, 3 and 4 are taken up with various documents relating to the French troubles including several items signed in type by Charles Pinckney, J. Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry.A rare title, f... See More $87.00
Handsome masthead...
571888
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 28, 1797 This issue has one of my favorite mastheads, decorative and nice for display. This issue is in "2nd rate" condition due to wear & some tears at the margins & damp staining at the bottom.
$27.00
Handsome masthead...
571887
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 4, 1797 This issue has one of my favorite mastheads, decorative and nice for display. The ftpg. has: "Liston's Conspiracy" and "Recall of the French Commissioners" with more news of the day inside. For pages, lightly toned with scattered foxing, and a hole in the back leaf which affects an ad and an unrelated article.
$34.00
War with France?
571885
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 10, 1798 Page 2 has the continued: "Address to the People of America on the Prospect of a War with France". The bkpg. is filled with ads including ten illustrated ads (see). Four pages, light foxing, never bound nor trimmed, generally nice.
$42.00
War with France?
571884
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 10, 1798 Page 2 has the continued: "Address to the People of America on the Prospect of a War with France". The bkpg. is filled with ads including ten illustrated ads (see). Four pages, staining to an inside margins, never bound nor trimmed, some light dirtiness.
$39.00
Supplying the military posts...
571883
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 17, 1788 The entire ftpg. has "Extracts from the Journals of Congress" with much on supplying fashions, etc. to the various military posts. Other news reports inside with the bkpg. taken up with ads. Four pages, irregular at the margins with some margin loss. Some minor edge tears as well.
$38.00
A porcupine in the masthead...
571880
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1799 The prime feature of this issue is the interesting engraving of a porcupine in the masthead (see). The complete front page is taken up with various ads, one being a "Ten Dollars Reward" for a soldier who deserted & another "Twenty Dollars Reward" for a runaway Dutch servant. Various news on the inside pages, and more ads... See More
$72.00
1778 Revolutionary War officer's pay document...
571842
Fascinating document for providing pay to an officer of the Revolutionary War. The document is totally handwritten and reads: "Sir, Pay Maj. John Ripley three hundred pounds L. money & charge the state, June 16th, 1778." Includes two signatures (see).Measures 6 1/4 by 8 inches, totally handwritten, excellent condition. A nice item for display and dated from the middle of the Revolu... See More $140.00
Three 1700's issues with American content..
571830
Three issues of THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER from London, dates of Jan. 3, 26, and April 2, 1791. Each issue has American content within and each is complete in 4 pages and in very nice, clean condition. A full or partial red tax stamp as well.
$35.00
Five issue lot of 1700's issues from England... With tax stamps...
571829
A lot of five different British titles: The Morning Chronicle & London Advertiser, 1784; The York Chronicle & General Advertiser, 1784; The Newcastle Chronicle, 1786; The Diary: or Woodfall's Register, 1790; and The Morning Post & Daily Advertiser, 1791. Each is complete in four pages, minimal wear if any, each having a nice red tax stamp on the front page (see), each folio size. A ver... See More
$42.00
1700's magazine for the Masons...
571731
THE SENTIMENTAL & MASONIC MAGAZINE, Dublin, Ireland, July, 1792 A quite uncommon Irish title with a wide variety of articles, including those noted in the title/index page: "Description of the City of Rome" "On the Nature & Properties of Water" "Anecdotes of Tippoo Sultan" "The Physician & Patient" "A New Etiquette for Mourners" &... See More
$78.00
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, scattered foxing, very nice condition. $42.00
Troubles with France... Signed by the President...
571714
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 11, 1798 Page 2 has the letter from the: "...President of the United States...approved & signed the act authorizing the defence of merchant vessels against French depredations..." with the letter signed in type: John Adams. All of the front page & half of page 2 are taken up with continued reports on: "The En... See More
$49.00
Troubles with France... Signed by the President...
571713
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 11, 1798 Page 2 has the letter from the: "...President of the United States...approved & signed the act authorizing the defence of merchant vessels against French depredations..." with the letter signed in type: John Adams. All of the front page & half of page 2 are taken up with continued reports on: "The En... See More
$49.00
Counting the slaves... The Constellation... Gambling...
571712
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 8, 1798 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "An Act to Provide for the Valuation of lands, and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves, within the United States." Signed by him in type: John Adams, President. Page 2 has a: "Speech" by Napoleon Buonaparte. Page 3 has an item: "...a... See More $57.00
Counting the slaves... The Constellation... Gambling...
571711
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 8, 1798 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "An Act to Provide for the Valuation of lands, and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves, within the United States." Signed by him in type: John Adams, President. Page 2 has a: "Speech" by Napoleon Buonaparte. Page 3 has an item: "...a... See More $57.00
General Harmar battles the Indians...
571710
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 22, 1791 The entire front page is taken up with a very lengthy & detailed article from General Harmar datelined from "Head-Quarters, Fort Washington, Nov. 23, 1790". This letter carries over to take half of page 2 as well, with great reading on his battles with the Western Indians, including his losing battle with the Indians on the 18th o... See More
$48.00
Washington on liberty...
571708
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 2, 1789 A nice newspaper from the very first year of the federal government. Page 3 has a descriptive article on the new country, beginning: "The whole territory of the United States contains, by computation, a million of square miles in which are 640 millions of acres; of these 51 millions are water...The Western Territory (so called) contains b... See More
$53.00
The government as a ship...
571707
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, June 6, 1789 Page two has an excellent analogy of the new federal government the creation of a new ship, beginning: "The FEDERAL SHIP just launched on the Ocean of Empire, the Ship Columbia, GEORGE WASHINGTON Commander, which after being thirteen years in dock, is at length well manned & in very good condition..." with more (see).Othe... See More $54.00
New York tries to ratify the Constitution... Ben Franklin...
571706
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 26, 1788 Page 3 has some discussions on New York working to ratify the Constitution, including: "News from New-York" which notes: "The Poughkeepsie Convention is still sitting...The Antis are trying their hand at a kind of adoption that shall save their reputations with their constituents..." and more, with: "Our Convention ar... See More
$65.00