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One of the earlest Pennsylvania newspapers...
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THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated Nov. 13, 1735
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. A great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well, as the masthea
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$1,235.00
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. A great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well, as the masthea
One of the earliest American magazine you will find... Mention of Sam Adams...
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THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE, (Boston), February, 1746 This is a very rare title, actually the first "successful" magazine in American history although it only lasted for about 3 years. But two previous attempts at a magazine in the colonies only lasted for a few issues--one published by Ben Franklin. The content & format is much like similar publications in London with various political ... See More $445.00
Benjamin Franklin Lightning Rod Experiment In 1752...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: July, 1752 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. An article with small illustration of Benjamin Franklin's electricity experiment involving an lightning rod. This issue is i
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$235.00
Benjamin Franklin Receives Reward...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: November, 1753 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. This issue includes a brief mention of Benjamin Franklin receiving a reward for his accomplishments in the field of elec... See More
$58.00
1755 George Washington In French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London dated July, 1755 (no map). Within this issue is an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report r... See More
$145.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, January 14, 1757 A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The ftpg. is entirely ... See More
$395.00
Extremely early mention of George Washington... French & Indian War...
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THE NEW YORK GAZETTE OR WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 4, 1758 The ftpg. features a very nice Address to the Lt. Governor & Commander in Chief of the colony of New York from the General Assembly concerning the French & Indian War, set in larger than normal type and taking two-thirds of the width of the page (see photos). It contains nice content as well, including: "...congratulations on
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$755.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
$105.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Map of Toulon...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
$128.00
Handsome colonial newspaper...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1767 This is a volume one issue of a handsome & full folio-size colonial newspaper which features an extremely ornate engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead (see).Published by William Goddard, he established the first printing-press at Providence in 1762, where he also began printing the "Gazette.&q... See More $179.00
Stamp Act mention...
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PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1768 Page 2 has a letter taking over a full column, with mention of the Stamp Act plus other tidbits relating to the troubled relations between England & America (see the photos). Page 2 has the list of resolves from New York concerning non-importation, until the Townshend Acts are repealed (quite historic). Also, the Resolve of the New York trades... See More
$267.00
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
Patriotic Plea by John Dickinson...John Hancock...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1769.
* John Dickinson
* John Hancock
Contents include an "Address to the Americans by the Author of the Farmer's Letters" being the famed John Dickinson & which contains some terrific text, beginning: "In the great & important question now before us, my countrymen, a question on which the liberty or bondage, th
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$53.00
* John Dickinson
* John Hancock
Contents include an "Address to the Americans by the Author of the Farmer's Letters" being the famed John Dickinson & which contains some terrific text, beginning: "In the great & important question now before us, my countrymen, a question on which the liberty or bondage, th
Colonial New York, 1769...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR, THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, May 15, 1769.
* Uncommon Colonial Periodical
* New York, New York
An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed com
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$210.00
* Uncommon Colonial Periodical
* New York, New York
An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed com
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770.
* Boston Massacre Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superi
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$55.00
* Boston Massacre Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superi
Boston Massacre defendants pleade "not guilty"... Two plates...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 (the last issue for this date within our inventory). The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Su
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Royal American Magazine with a Paul Revere engraving...
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THE ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, October, 1774 The title/index page features a nice engraving done by Paul Revere (see photo). Contains various content, however the back five leaves are missing causing this to be a disfigured issue. But the Revere engraving on the titlepage still makes this a displayable issue.
Some period notations in the margins of the title page, some wear at the ... See More $210.00
John Hancock sees a need to prepare for war...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 2, 1775.
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* John Hancock "prepare for war"
All of the ftpg. & most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "From Brydone's tour through Sicily and Malta, Letter XXI" with a Palermo dateline. Pg. 3 has a nice item from the Provincial Congress in Cambridge dated Feb. 15 and signed in type by: John Hancock, Preside
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$320.00
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* John Hancock "prepare for war"
All of the ftpg. & most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "From Brydone's tour through Sicily and Malta, Letter XXI" with a Palermo dateline. Pg. 3 has a nice item from the Provincial Congress in Cambridge dated Feb. 15 and signed in type by: John Hancock, Preside
Much on political discussions in South Carolina...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., April 1, 1775.
* American Revolutionary War era
* Charleston, South Carolina tensions with England
Most of the front page is taken up with a report of the political discussions in "Charlestown" (Charleston, South Carolina), mentioning those who were elected in Provincial Congress. Among the various items at the meeting reported here is: "They rea
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$297.00
* American Revolutionary War era
* Charleston, South Carolina tensions with England
Most of the front page is taken up with a report of the political discussions in "Charlestown" (Charleston, South Carolina), mentioning those who were elected in Provincial Congress. Among the various items at the meeting reported here is: "They rea
Rare "Extraordinary" issue of The Crisis...
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A CRISIS--EXTRAORDINARY, London, August 9, 1775 In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This newspaper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of... See More
$755.00
Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1775 * John Hancock letter to Parliament
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the... See More $95.00
Stirring sermon to the soldiers in the presence of George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1775 The ftpg. contains a nice letter which begins: "Since I wrote you...we have been well informed that we killed sixteen Negroes, and five white men...was attacked by a party of the King's troops, Tories, and several Negroes...." with more on the battle, and further on is: "...We are surrounded with enemies; I do veri... See More
$270.00
Provincal Congress Meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
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$476.00
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
Fife & drummer wanted... Unauthorized edition of Common Sense...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1776 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a detailed description on how to make saltpetre (potassium nitrate), one of the principal ingredients in the making of gunpowder. Pg. 3 contains several reports from Congress with a Jan. 17, 1776 dateline (see photos). The bkpg. contains a small ad reading: "A New Edition of COMMON SENSE is ... See More
$540.00
French are supportive of an independent America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 23, 1776 Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with reports of ships trading in the Caribbean & related news. Also on the ftpg. is:
"The French appear exceedingly friendly to the American cause which they would have promoted by a much larger supply of arms & ammunition than they have hitherto imported had they not b... See More
$640.00
From Philadelphia in 1776 with good war-related content...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 1, 1776 Almost among the most desirable of issues from the 18th century is one from Philadelphia in 1776. This city & year will be paired forever in our knowledge of American history. And better yet this is the newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin. The entire ftpg. is taken up with various ads including 7 runaway "r
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$715.00
The Declaration of Independence...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776.(This item has already sold. However, we seek to find new ones on a regular basis. If you have interest, please let us know so we can contact you if we obtain another.)
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... See More $3,700.00
1776 Importance of Long Island...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 (does not include the map) 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 ... See More
$160.00
Battle of White Plains...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., Oct. 31, 1776
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previous issue.
Page 2 has another article concerning the creatio
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$749.00
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previous issue.
Page 2 has another article concerning the creatio
General Gates issues an order concerning British deserters...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, PA March 20, 1777.* British Deseters
* Revolutionary War original from America
Most of the front page is "An Act to impower the Justices of Peace...to do & perform certain matters...".
Pg. 2 has a lengthy article concerning the value of a constitution, signed in type: Charles Willson Peale. Pg. 2 also has a nice lette... See More $424.00
John Hancock...Button Gwinnett...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 15, 1777.
* John Hancock
* Button Gwinnett
The front page has a detailed advertisement offering a reward for various men who "Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware..."
A pg. 2 report from "Charlestown" (Charleston) includes a rare mention of a Declaration signer with: "...The Hon. Burton Gwinnet [si
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$350.00
* John Hancock
* Button Gwinnett
The front page has a detailed advertisement offering a reward for various men who "Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware..."
A pg. 2 report from "Charlestown" (Charleston) includes a rare mention of a Declaration signer with: "...The Hon. Burton Gwinnet [si
Thomas Paine's "The American Crisis" series...
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THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, May 31, 1777 In 1776 Thomas Paine, a soldier in Washington's army, began publishing a series of essays entitled "The American Crisis" in some effort to bolster the sagging spirits of the American soldiers in their cause against the British. The war was not going well for the colonists and many feared the cause for independ
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$680.00
The Revolutionary War to end soon? Ben Franklin negociating with the French...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1777.
* Mention of General Howe
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* Mention of General Howe
* Ben Franklin
Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret e
Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret e
Jewish restrictions in Venice... Green Mountain Boys... Franklin's famous epitaph...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1777 An inside pg. has a report from Venice reading: "The Senate has just published an order by which the Jews are prohibited to farm any of the public taxes whatsoever; to sell meat or any kind of eatables; to carry on any manufactures; to have warehouses or any dwelling house out of the Ghetto, the place allotted to them in Venice." The same pg
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$115.00
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga.
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 * Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga
* Brandywine & Germantown
The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War" (see photos for the beginning).
This is unquestionably one of the more historic issues of the Revolution... See More $165.00
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 * Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga
* Brandywine & Germantown
The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War" (see photos for the beginning).
This is unquestionably one of the more historic issues of the Revolution... See More $165.00
George Washington Proclamation & much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 24, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Excellency, Sir William H... See More $485.00
General Burgoyne & Howe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1778 Inside has: "Lieut. Col.
St. Legers Account of the Expedition on the Mohawk River" which
includes an account of the British attack at "
Oriska" upon troops led by
Gen. Herkimer. Also in this report is an "Account of an Affair
which happened near Walloon-Creek, 16th August. 1777" submitted by
Lieut.-Col. Breyman, with some details about t... See More
$76.00
The treaty with France...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1778 Article: "Advices Received from America" includes a number of war reports including a lengthy letter from George Johnstone to General Reed concerning his thoughts on the war. Also a letter from him to Robert Morris which includes: "...I think that Washington & the President have a right to every favour that grateful nations can bestow if they could once mor... See More
$65.00
Clinton & George Washington...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S
MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779. See the photo below for the nice full
title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine
Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports
with a British bias! This issue contains some reports on the
Revolutionary War. Several war reports near the back, including one
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$65.00
The situation in Charleston, and more...
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THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston July 21, 1780 An uncommon title containing various Revolutionary War content, with the ftpg. have various "extracts" from the Congressional Journal including word that letters from Gen. Washington and Col. Fleury were read soliciting an extension of Fleury's furlough.
A pg. 2 resolution passed in England, states th
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$355.00
A pg. 2 resolution passed in England, states th
Nice issue from the Revolutionary War...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 26, 1780 A well-known title that has very ornate lettering and a small engraving of a ship in the masthead. Notable content in this issue includes a ftpg. notice offering a "Four Hundred Dollars" reward for the apprehension of a runaway "Negro man named James". A pg. 3 report under "Philadelphia" ... See More
$299.00
Thoughts on how Benedict Arnold's treason affected the army...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 23, 1780 An inside page has a report concerning a treaty between the United States and the Netherlands, with mention of Ben Franklin. But the best item in this issue is the back pg. report from an: "Extract of a Letter from New York" which includes: "Arnold's desertion is a most severe blow to the rebels. It has diffused jealousy & distr... See More
$57.00
Revolutionary War Rhode Island...
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THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, May 19, 1781 Much of the front page of this rare issue is taken up with editorial reporting concerning the Revolutionary War (see photos), with mention of John Hancock & others. This text carries over to pg. 4 as well. A pg. 2 item begins: "...we are informed that the garrison at Ninety-Six, which consisted of 90 regulars &
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$520.00