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News reports from America...
568343
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1760 * News reports from America
A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period 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 1... See More $38.00
Ancient coins, the violin (or viola), the moon...
From during the French & Indian War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1757 A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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.... See More $36.00
Pre revolutionary war tensions & more...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 19, 1774 Page 2 has a report from New York noting the arrival of a ship which ran afoul of a French ship (see).Page 5 has 2 desertion ads, with particulars (see).
Most of a column on the back page is an: "Extract of a Letter from Boston, New England" reporting in part: "...acquaint him that with grief, this county has viewed an exert... See More $30.00
Edmund Halley...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1747
* Edmund Halley, of comet fame
Over three pages are taken up with: "The Elogy of Dr. Halley", being the famous Edmund Halley the astronomer and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. It is continued in a future issue.
Two pages are taken up with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken", by the French & the Span
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$45.00
* Edmund Halley, of comet fame
Over three pages are taken up with: "The Elogy of Dr. Halley", being the famous Edmund Halley the astronomer and for whom "Halley's Comet" is named. It is continued in a future issue.
Two pages are taken up with a lengthy "List of Ships Taken", by the French & the Span
Battle of Alamance... with Canal map...
First bloodshed of the American fight for freedom...
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The Gentleman's Magazine, London, July, 1771 The key content in this issue is a page 290 report on what most historians describe as the 1st shedding of blood of the war for American Independence & Freedom. A report from Newburn, North Carolina, states in part, "His Excellency, the Governor, having reached Hillsborough with about 1,300 troops, found the Regulators were about 40... See More
$140.00
Samuel Adams and John Hancock mention...
Regulators in North Carolina... leading to pre-war bloodshed...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1771 This issue contains news from America "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at Savannah on the 23d past. On the 24th the new elected Commons House of Assembly unanimously re-chose the Hon. Noble Wimberly Jones, Esq; for their Speaker; but he being disapproved of by the Governor, they, the same day, unan... See More
$88.00
Bonnie Prince Charlie captured in Paris...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December 1748* Capture of Bonnie Prince Charlie
* Jacobite Rebellion
The December issue has a nice article on "The Young Pretender Seiz'd at Paris", which tells of the Jacobite son of James III, also known as "The Young Pretender" or "Bonnie Prince Charlie", being captured in Paris while going to the opera. This text takes ove... See More $45.00
Marching against the Regulators in North Carolina... Liberty of the Press...
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BINGLEY'S JOURNAL, London, England, July 6, 1771 The Regulator movement was a North Carolina uprising, beginning 1764 and culminating in 1771, where citizens took up arms against corrupt colonial officials. While unsuccessful, some historians consider it a catalyst to the American Revolutionary War.The back page has an article which includes: "...a letter from Newbern, in North-Caroli... See More $85.00
Early from Birmingham, England...
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ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, June 15, 1747. It is rare to find British newspapers outside of London with such an early date. This is a nice four page newspaper with much news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe. The bottom of the front page has full red-inked tax stamp. The first letter in the first column is ornately engraved. This issue m... See More
$88.00
Reward ad for deserters of the ship Constitution...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 20, 1799* Deserters of the Constitution
* 10 illustrated ship ads
* Harvard University
Page 3 contains an advertisement concerning deserters from the ship Constitution, signed in type by Isaac Hull, the commander (see). Great item from during the earliest years of Old Ironsides. The balance of the issue is taken up with various ... See More $65.00
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
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THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 4, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar). This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 thru #23 were publish... See More
$1,975.00
Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting th... See More $64.00
Albany Congress...
Benjamin Franklin's Plan for the Union...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1754* The Albany Congress for the Union of America's Colonies
Inside under America is a July 29 report from New York about the famous Albany Congress stating that on the 16 instant the lieutenant-governor arrived from Albany ...having settled matters to the entire satisfaction of all the nations of Indians that attended the congress at that place... See More $68.00
Handsome, early, displayable newspaper...
567219
THE POST BOY, London, March 22, 1715 * Rare early 18th century title
* Masthead engravings
This is one of our favorite early newspapers as it is single sheet, small size, and has two great engravings in the masthead making it very nice for display (see). The front page has various reports from throughout Europe while the entire back page is taken up with ads. A full red-ink sta... See More $48.00
Battle charts... Edinburgh... Jonathan Swift...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1745 (with battle charts)
* Print of Edinburgh
* Print of a battle
* Much anti-Catholic content
* Death of Jonathan Swift
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War 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
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$120.00
* Print of Edinburgh
* Print of a battle
* Much anti-Catholic content
* Death of Jonathan Swift
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War 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
Repeal of the Stamp Act, in a London magazine...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1766 A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.The first article in the issue is: "A Summary of the Arguments Against Repealing the Stamp Act", which was such a divisive issue both in England and the Ameri... See More $325.00
Jamiac... Lamps... Lunar content...
Biblical discussion as it relates to Jewish beliefs...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1751* Moses and the Bible
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War 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 lasti... See More $65.00
Selling building lots in Washington, D.C...
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DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 23, 1791 The front page is filled with ads, and certainly the most intriguing is the one with a dateline of "George-Town, June 30, 1791" with the text including: "The President of the United States, having approved the sites for the Public Buildings to be erected in pursuance of the Act of Congress for establishing the tem... See More
$49.00
Exploring interior Africa in the 1700's...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated November 6, 1790 Pg. 2 article: "Interiour Africa" offers nice particulars about the continent particularly the region from the Niger River to the coast of Guinea with talk about camels, the large rivers, Pagans and Mahometans, articles of export like gold-dust, goat-skins, and a species of nut called "gooroo", with mention ... See More
$38.00
Washington's farewell speech to Congress...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, England, March, 1784 A very historic issue, as within its 80+ pages is a printing of George Washington's Farewell Address to Congress, officially resigning his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army. The response of Congress is present as well. A significant document! Octavo-size, with a full title/index page with an engravi... See More
$125.00
Treaty ending the French & Indian War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1763 (with map of Dunkirk). This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, t... See More
$180.00
Curious double-masthead newspaper...
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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 2, 1730 * Uncommon title from the old country
A very interesting single sheet newspaper of folio size, curious in that it has a double masthead: one at the top of the front page and also one at the top of the back page, with the same date. Formatted as if the front side with the news reports was separate from the back page which has nothing but adver... See More $32.00
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1688 Gazette 320 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 26, 1688* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is 321 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in good condition. Made of rag paper which was used back in the day (no wood pulp).
Fine and very early news... See More $60.00
George Washington, John Adams, Sam Adams, Paul Revere...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 12, 1796 The top of the front page has an Act of Congress which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by: John Adams. The ftpg. also has over a column taken up with a Mass. Act signed in type by the Governor: Samuel Adams.As if this was not sufficient, page 3 has an notice by the Masonic "Grand Lodge" with i... See More $148.00
Piracy on the high seas...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 21, 1684 This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.The front page has a report from Venice which related a piracy, noting some shipping reports and that: "...The Pyrates of Dulcigno and Sta. Maura have landed on the side of Zara and Senigallia, and have carried away near 100 per... See More $58.00
Some items from America...
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THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 4, 1779 Various news reports from Europe & page 3 has an "Extract of a Letter from New York" concerning a "...rebel court martial ...surrounded by a party of our light dragoons: 47 of the rebels were taken & 15 killed on the spot..." with more (see). Pg. 3 also has an interesting bit of "Intelligence Extraord... See More
$28.00
Very early issue of the oldest newspaper in the world...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 24, 1666 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun in 1665, and is still publishing today. A single sheet issue as was typical for the day, filled with reports from various cities throughout Europe. The bkpg. has a small item from Bristol noting: "This day is arrived a vessel that came some time since from ... See More $146.00
Very early issue of the oldest newspaper in the world...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 24, 1666 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun in 1665, and is still publishing today. A single sheet issue as was typical for the day, filled with reports from various cities throughout Europe. The bkpg. has a small item from Bristol noting: "This day is arrived a vessel that came some time since from ... See More $146.00
Two letters signed by President John Adams...
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THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Aug. 4, 1798 Page 2 has a letter headed "The Sublime or Masonry" to the President, John Adams, to which he replied: "To the Free Masons of the state of Maryland" signed in type: John Adams. Page 2 has another letter: "To the...town of York,...Massachusetts" signed in type: John Adams (see). Page 3 has a rep... See More
$87.00
Page 2 has an advertisement for the Masonic "Grand Lodge" which is signed by the: "Most worshipful PAUL REVERE, Grand Master." ... See More $68.00
Two letters signed by George Washington...
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DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 16, 1791 Pages 2 & 3 contain an address from the Governor of Georgia to the President concerning his visit, with the President's reply signed in type: George Washington. Page 3 has another letter to the President, to which he replied: George Washington. Other news of the day, the front page has 12 illustrated ship ads.Four pages, s... See More $91.00
Much on debates in Congress...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 15, 1792 From the capital of the nation at the time. The ftpg. has: "Magnetic Tides" among other items. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with reports from Congress. The bkpg. is entirely taken up with ads including a nice headed: "War Department" signed in type: H. Knox, Secretary of War. Four pages, minor tears at th... See More $37.00
Four pages, browning & fragility at the spine & corners wit... See More $27.00
Four late 18th century newspapers...
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LLOYD'S EVENING-POST, London, England, a collection of four issues from 1796, dates of Jan. 6, 8, 18, and 20. Each issue with various news of the day, primarily from Europe, and each complete in 8 pages measuring 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches and in nice condition.
$29.00
With a foldout map of Eastern Europe...
566110
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1739 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War 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.
Amon
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$59.00
Amon
With a foldout map of Eastern Europe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1739 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War 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.
Amon
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$65.00
Amon
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, September 8, 1726* Very rare title from the early 18th century
* Nice masthead engravings
See the photo below for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing two postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.
Additionall... See More $95.00
1776 map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776 This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pgs.
Also reported here is a: "Declaration o
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$288.00
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pgs.
Also reported here is a: "Declaration o
Renaming a Cabinet position to Department of State... Using Webster...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 26, 1789 Over a full column on the ftpg. is taken up with a "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress" from the very first year of the federal government, continuing to take all of page 2 & some of page 3. It ends with a report noting: "...This bill states that the department of 'foreign affairs' shall be denominated the Department of ... See More
$57.00
Map of the Caribbean island of Tobago... Canal map of Ireland...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1778 A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, & from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, 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 b... See More
$105.00
Map of the Caribbean island of Tobago... Canal map of Ireland...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, For the Year 1778 A very nice "Supplement" issue published at the end of the year, & from the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including war reports, 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 b... See More
$96.00
British troops not wanted in Boston...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 22, 1775 Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Representation and Remonstrance of the General Assembly of the Colony of New York". Page 2 has: "American Intelligence" which takes two-thirds of the first column, with reports from Charleston, Philadelphia and Boston (see for portions), the latter containing: "We are ... See More
$38.00
From early in the Revolutionary War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 28, 1775 This issue has several items relating to the Revolutionary War, portions including: "...an account that Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is taken by the Provincials...it was taken by sea; 1500 Provincial troops...they found there 7000 stand of arms...As the King's troops at Boston were intended to winter there, they have dismantled & de... See More
$39.00
Signed by President John Adams...
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CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, March 29, 1798 Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with a message from the President of the United States read to the House of Representatives concerning relations with France (see for portions), signed in type: John Adams. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, a small hole near the center & minimal loss at the blank spine margin,... See More $47.00
Act of Congress signed by George Washington...
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CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, July 13, 1796 Pages 2 & 3 have about 3 columns taken up with a: "Law of the United States - An Act laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons..." which is signed at its conclusion: Go. Washington, President of the United States (see for portions).Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a small wear hole at the very center does not af... See More $63.00
Signed by George Washington...
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CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 30, 1795 Page 2 contains a letter "To the President of the United States" from the people of Norfolk, which he responded with the: "President's Answer" signed in type: G. Washington (see). There are holes near the spine of both leaves, one of which affects 3 words in Washington's response.Otherwise complete in 4 pages, never bound n... See More $38.00
Battle of White Plains...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1776 This significant issue contains General Washington's actual correspondence with General Howe on the prospects of an early peace, which would mean the Americans would have to abandon their Declaration of Independence. The correspondence between the two is fascinating reading (see portions in the photos).
There is also information from the C
The Revolutionary War on Long Island... Patrick Henry...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to New-York, and that pa... See More
$285.00
Rare & early from the colonies during the French & Indian War...
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THE NEW-YORK MERCURY, May 31, 1756 Newspapers from colonial America dated before the 1760's are becoming extremely rare. This is a very nice issue from the midst of the French & Indian War with pages 2 and 3 having some nice war-related content, most of which can be seen in the photos as it is too much to describe here. The front page has an item noting: "...the utmost indignation... See More $448.00