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One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...
549042
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735
* Very rare early 18th century America newspaper
* One of the earliest to be had
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735.
This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that ti
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$2,235.00
* Very rare early 18th century America newspaper
* One of the earliest to be had
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735.
This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that ti
Creating the colony of Georgia...
549043
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, December 23, 1735Not only is this an exceedingly early newspaper from the colonies, but the front page contains a very historic report relating to the very founding of the colony of Georgia (see photo), which reads: "Yesterday the Sum of 200 l. was paid into the Bank of England on account of the Trustees for establishing the Colony of Georg... See More $2,300.00
Treaty Proclamation with the Dutch on the front page...
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THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Scotland, May 12, 1748 * King George II proclamation
* Treaty with the Dutch
Half of the front page is taken up with: "By the King a PROCLAMATION" for "Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by Sea as Land, agreed upon between His Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the States General of the United Provinces...".
Other... See More $47.00
18th century bookplates...
573041
An interesting collection of six front boards from early periodical volumes, each having a decorative and very ornate family coat-of-arms bookplate, with the name noted below (see photos). Most plates measures about 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches and all are in nice condition.Nice decorative items. Can be removed from the boards if wanted. $29.00
Halifax, Massachusetts, document from 1750...
571836
A very nice handwritten legal document concerning the conveyance of property, from: "...Josiah Sturtevant of Hallifax in the county of Plymouth practitioner of physick...", dated at the bottom August 6th, 1750, with covered wax seals and signatures of both Josiah Sturtevant and Priscilla Sturtevant (see). Two witness signatures as well, one by Deborah Croate, related to Priscillas as thi... See More
$178.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 17, 1762 * Rare Benjamin Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by Benjamin Franklin, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the bkpg. which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN... See More $2,000.00
From the Tax Stamp era...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 19, 1765* Colonial Philadelphia PA original
* Tax stamp era
* 18th century original
Over the half of the front page is taken up with a letter which begins:
* In this time of public complaint, when the genius of America seems to droop her head under the weighty load imposed upon us by... See More $340.00
Marriage document from 1766...
573035
A vellum certificate for the marriage of "...James Cutler...a batchelor, and Margaret Norris of Chelsea in the same county, a spinster..." at the parish church of Willosdon in Middlesex County, dated at the bottom: "...twenty-ninth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty six." plus a signature (see). Measures 7 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches with an e... See More $65.00
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
549048
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1767* Rare colonial issue
* 17th century original
Over half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating letter headed, "The Effects of Habitual Misery, Exemplified in the Life of a Disabled Soldier."
Other interesting, period tidbits on page 2 with pages 3 & 4 taken up entirely with advertisements--wh... See More $200.00
Concerning paper money in colonial America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Apr. 23, 1767 Pages 2 & 3 contain a letter from England which begins: "I am informed that the ministry do not intend to take into consideration the supplying the colonies with a paper currency unless strongly urged to it by the American merchants..." with much more, including such comments: "...address of the New York Assembly...made
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$260.00
* 1st child born in Philadelphia death
* Pre Revolutionary War original
* William Penn mention
Page 2 has an interesting report about the death of the first child born in Philadelphia, reading in part:
* At Kennet, in Chester County, the 5th instant, died JOHN KEY, in the 85th year of his Age, and the next ... See More $240.00
Female jury...
1767 Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1767
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin !
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date
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$235.00
* Newspaper once owned and published by Ben Franklin !
This newspaper was one of the most successful and famous of its day, made so by none other then Benjamin Franklin. Franklin purchased the newspaper in 1728 and turned it into a very successful enterprise, his name last appearing on the imprint just two years prior to the date
Creating the hated Townshend Acts...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1767* Creating the hated Townshend Acts
* Colonial Pennsylvania original
This newspaper was published by Benjamin Franklin for many years, his famous imprint appearing in issues through 1765. The imprint of this issue reads: "Printed by David Hall and William Sellers...".
Page 2 has various news reports from bot... See More $390.00
Georgia "crackers" in colonial America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Sept. 10, 1767 A pg. 2 report under "Charlestown" talks about a "gang of villains" from Virginia and North Carolina involved in horse rustling, mentioning that the gang has increased to about 200 and that they are "..more formidable...and more audacious, and cruel in their thefts and outrages." Says they have a strong oper
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$220.00
A very nice colonial Pennsylvania newspaper...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia PA, October 29, 1767* Rare Colonial original
This is the famous paper once owned & published by Ben Franklin. His name appeared in the imprint until just two years previous to this date.
The front page has various news items from Europe plus ads & notices. The very bottom has a notice: "To be Hired on very easy terms, either by the week o... See More $185.00
From 1768 ... travelling to the upper Mississippi...
554396
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, February 22, 1768 * Early Mississippi River travel
* Colonial era original
Inside under "Boston" is a "Copy of a letter from Jonathan Carver at Michillmackinac, to his wife at Montague, Sept. 24, 1767." Carver begins his letter by stating that he spent the previous winter among the "...Naudoussee of the Plains, a roving na... See More $136.00
Troubles between England & the colonies...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, April 14, 1768 Over two-thirds of the front page are taken up with a great: "Letter to the Right Hon. the Earl of Shelburne" from Massachusetts Bay, which goes to some length to detail the struggles of the colonists with the recent acts of Parliament. Portions include: "...your lordship will be pleased to remember that by the Act of Par
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$225.00
From a troubling period in American history...
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THE NEW YORK GAZETTE; OR THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, July 11, 1768 * Rare colonial American title
* From a troubling period in American history
A nice colonial newspaper from during the troubling period between the Stamp Act and the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
The entire front page is taken up with number 18 of what would become a 57 part series titled: "The American Whig&quo... See More $285.00
Colonial Philadelphia...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Nov. 10, 1768 Notable title once published by Benjamin Franklin, page 2 has an address from the "Subscribers and Members of His Majestys Council of the Province of Massachusetts to General Gage" which discusses their thoughts about state of the colony, mentioning in part: "In this Time of public Distress...when the Metropolis is possessed by T
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$232.00
Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 1768 A famous colonial title once published by Benjamin Franklin, this issue contains a report on page 2 stating that two officials, a regiment captain and others unknown were charged with advising: "...several Negroe Slaves in the Town to beat, abuse and cut their Masters Throats, promising them as a Reward...to make them free... plus wo
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$237.00
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
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THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 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 up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colony of the Massachusetts...upon this question--Whether to Surrender the cha... See More $170.00
Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...
571696
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 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 up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of the Ministers of the colony of the Massachusetts...upon this question--Whether to Surrender the cha... See More $178.00
PETITION TO THE KING... taxation and representation...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1769 * Petition to the King...
* Taxation... Joseph Galloway...
The front page has an address: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, The Petition of the Representatives of the Freemen of the Province of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met..."
The address s... See More $225.00
Hoping to repeal the Acts of Parliament...
549051
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty, translated from the Original Prosa-metro-bombast of Rusticus".The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...... See More $210.00
Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1769* Colonial Pennsylvania original
* 18th century America
Inside has the lengthy conclusion of the "Case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses Of Parliament", which begins: "In order that taxation and representation may not be united, in America, the ... See More $178.00
America struggles with the British...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769 * Pre Revolutionary War tensions with British
* Rare American title
The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms.
The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 &... See More $155.00
1769 A look into the future...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 12, 1769* Traveling in the future?
* Piracy
* Colonial Pennsylvania original
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a fascinating article headed:
* Remarks which is supposed will be made in this kingdom, by two North American travellers in the year 1944.
Inside has a brief report of a trial for "...trying ... See More $147.00
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
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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
From the colonial press of New York...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE AND WEEKLY MERCURY, October 2, 1769 * Very rare colonial issue
* Nice masthead engraving
The masthead features a very nice engraving of the New York coat-of-arms, which includes two Indians.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various messages from the South Carolina Assembly concerning the housing of British troops, one signed in type: Thomas Gage. Pages 2 &am... See More $176.00
Displayable plate...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, March, 1771The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is a plate print only which would very nice framed. See photo for details. $28.00
VERY Rare 1772 COLONIAL AMERICA Boston MA
545234
MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, AND THE BOSTON POST-BOY AND ADVERTISER, Aug. 24, 1772 A ftpg. report from "Williamsburg" has details about a man struck and killed by lightening which also melted his shoe and knee buckles as well as two coins in his pocket. He and the others traveling with him also had their clothes scorched by the lightening. An extract of a letter from Norfolk says: "All th... See More
$294.00
Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper...
555137
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, October 5, 1772 * Displayable Colonial Philadelphia newspaper
This newspaper features one of the more beautiful masthead to be had for the 18th century (see photos) with the ship engraving & very ornate lettering.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads, one being "To Be Sold, A likely young Negro Woman..." with details, and ... See More $147.00
Colonial Philadelphia, just a few years before the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1772* Colonial America original
* Pre revolutionary war
Page 2 has an interesting letter that discusses the support and opposition to the Leather Act stating in part that: "Some were...against it, averring that it answered no good purpose, but to the Officer, who receives his pence for stamping the Leather. Others in Su... See More $206.00
Colonial newspaper once published by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, February 24, 1773 * Rare Colonial issue
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* Post Benjamin Franklin
A famous colonial newspaper from this troubling year in relations with England, less than two years after the Boston Massacre and less than ten months before the Boston Tea Party. This title was published by Benjamin Franklin prior to 1766.
Hal... See More $110.00
Colonial Boston with front page "Slaves" ad...
550244
THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 5, 1773* Rare Colonial Boston, Massachusetts
* Slave ad
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with various political reports, plus a column of ads, one of which is headed: "Slaves" and reading: "Any persons who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country, of 25 years of age ... See More $167.00
Ads... 18th Century... Colonial Extra...
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 19, 1773 * Rare 18th century colonial extra
* Pre revolutionary war original
This is a single sheet "extra" of this title, entirely taken up with ads and notices (see). 9 by 14 1/2 inches and in very nice condition. $90.00
Colonial Boston...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 22, 1773 * Rare colonial America issue
The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Cherry Valley...for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen Nations...".
Page 3 has a lengthy report concerning the life & death of Thomas Hubbard (see for portions).
Page 2 a... See More $165.00
Colonial Boston...
549056
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, MA, August 26, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
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$230.00
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
Curious little "newspaper"...
557130
MANIFESTES DE MARCHANDISES D'ENTREE DANA LE PORT DE MARSEILLE, (France), November 3, 1773 * Curious little "newspaper"
* Pre revolutionary era from France
This is a very curious little newspaper, loosely translated to: "Manifest of Good Imported at the Port of Marseille".
Totally in French, four pages but printed on just page 1 and a portion of page 2, measure... See More $21.00
John Hancock... Just before the Revolutionary War...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, December 14, 1774* Pre revolutionary war tensions
* John Hancock
* Rare title
A very rare title from this pre-Revolutionary War era. The front page has results of town meetings at Wallingford and Derby, Connecticut. They are followed by a report from the Boston Gazette which tells of the troubling relationship with England (see), a portion... See More $220.00
Adams and Hancock signature... Eve of the Revolutionary War...
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MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE; AND THE BOSTON POST-BOY AND ADVERTISER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 2, 1775* Eve of the Revolutionary War
* Nice masthead engraving for display
* Rare title
Here is an issue from just a few months before the start of the Revolutionary War. The front page has a lengthy address "To the Inhabitants of the Province of Massachusetts Bay" that disc... See More $310.00
Supporting the Continental Congress...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1775 * Continental Congress support
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
This is issue number 4 of the famous title which would become the very first American newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence, in its July 6, 1776 issue.
Pages 1 and 2 are taken up with proceedings of the Pennsylvania conventio... See More $278.00
Will stand against tyranny & oppression...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1775 Dated exactly 2 months before the battle of Lexington & Concord and an early issue of this newspaper, being volume one, issue 12. The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part:
* ...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the ... See More $270.00
A Poem on the troubles in America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775.
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
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$225.00
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
Governor of Connecticut...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 8, 1775.* Governor of Connecticut
Pg. 3 has a report concerning the governor of Connecticut proclaiming a day of public fasting & prayer, in part reading: "....still holding the rod of correction over us by threatening the loss of our privileges and liberties--exhorting all ministers and people to mourn & beg pardon for their sins,... See More $180.00
Serpent engraving in the masthead...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 7, 1775.
* The desired "Unite Or Die" masthead
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If there was a graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or D
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$12,500.00
* The desired "Unite Or Die" masthead
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If there was a graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or D
The Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
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$532.00
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
Reference to Lexington & Concord...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 1, 1775.
* Lexington and Concord
* Lexington and Concord
* Slavery
A page 2 item begins: "Slaves, as these unfortunate black people are, and dull as all men are from slavery, must they not a little suspect the offer of freedom from that very nation which has sold them to their present masters?..." with more (see photos) & continued in a following issue.
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$347.00
The Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 15, 1775 Page 2 item from Norfolk begins: "This town & neighbourhood have been much disturbed lately with the elopement of their Negroes...". A report from Williamsburg tells of some events in that area.
Pg. 3 item begins: "A gentleman from the American camp says some riflemen, on Charlestown side, shot an officer of note
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$355.00
Pg. 3 item begins: "A gentleman from the American camp says some riflemen, on Charlestown side, shot an officer of note
Reconciling with England... Cannon fire on New York City...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, August 26, 1775* Much on a speech to reconcile with England
* Cannon fire on New York City
All of pages 1 and 2 & a bit of page 3 are taken up with a continued: "Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq., on Moving his Resolutions for Conciliation with the Colonies, March 22, 1775" which include comments of an historical perspective (see ... See More $275.00