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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
Pelican print...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1750
* Pelican print
* Jamaica Earthquakes
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 beg
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$50.00
* Pelican print
* Jamaica Earthquakes
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 beg
Footnote mentions Ben Franklin...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1750
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.
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$78.00
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.
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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
Poem to Ben Franklin with lightning rod reference...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1754 * A poem to Benjamin Franklin
* Mention of his lightning rod
Near the back of the issue is a poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity" (see photos for full text).
At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application ... See More $66.00
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, from London, England dated June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh (Williamsburg) to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, approx. 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War! The earliest mention of George Wa... See More
$230.00
Early George Washington in 1754......
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1754.
* Very early George Washington
* America Colonies
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three ti
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$200.00
* Very early George Washington
* America Colonies
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three ti
Early George Washington in 1754......
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754
* Very early George Washington
* America Colonies
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned t
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$185.00
* Very early George Washington
* America Colonies
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned t
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1754 * George Washington featured in the French & Indian War, when he was 22 years old
* Very early for this future 1st president
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was ... See More $265.00
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1754 A very nice magazine from the late 18th century 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.Among the early reports on the Fr... See More $265.00
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
Early mention of George Washington... Map of the colonies from 1755...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755 * Early Mention of George Washington
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century 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.
Ther... See More $220.00
Death of Braddock... And Ben Franklin helps in the war effort?
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated August, 1755 Within this 40+ page issue is a nice account of the siege of Fort DuQuesne and the battle of the Wilderness, which includes mention of the death of Braddock. Portions of the report include: "...on the 12th Gen. Braddock with 2000 regular troops had passed the Allegany mountains & was within five days march of Du Quesne, a F... See More
$94.00
George Washington... Battle of Lake George...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1755* Early George Washington (23 yrs. old)
* French & Indian War original
* Battle of Lake George
This issue begins with a lengthy extract from
* View of the Incroachments of the French in America...
which chronicles events of the war, mentioning that in 1754 "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of... See More $110.00
Early mention of George Washington... French & Indian War...
558802
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1755 * Very early George Washington mention
* French and Indian War
The first article in the issue is: "A Compendious View of the Encroachments of the French in America, & of the Importance of the American Colonies to Great Britain..." which takes over 3 pages, chronicling events of the war & mentioning t... See More $140.00
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 * Early Major George Washington
* Jewish colony in the East Indies
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 wo... See More $115.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate)* Death of George Frederic Handel...
* Early George Washington... French & Indian War...
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... See More $120.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate)* Death of George Frederic Handel...
* Early George Washington... French & Indian War...
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 i... See More $140.00
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 (w/ map and shells plate)* Early George Washington
* Music composer George F. Handel death
* Map of Toulon
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 yea... See More $135.00
Death of Handel... Early mention of George Washington...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1759 * Death of Handel (music composer)
* Very early George Washington
* Pre Revolutionary War era
The front page has a "musically significant" report reading: "By the death of Mr. Handel, who died at his house in Brook Street, Grosvenor-Square, on Saturday last (and not before) a considerable pension rever... See More $190.00
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 shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1767* From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin
The front page contains an Act from the Penna. Assembly for a lottery for
* ...erecting a house of worship in the borough of Lancaster for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation...
Page 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia,... See More $175.00
Ben Franklin on the Stamp Act repeal...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1767* Benjamin Franklin on the Stamp Act repeal
* Protest against repealing the Stamp Act
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 "magazin... See More $72.00
Nice issue from colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 9, 1767* Nice colonial newspaper
The entire front page is taken up with various advertisements, including four runaway "Reward" ads.
Page 2 has news from Madrid and London, as well as datelines from Charlestown (Charleston), South Carolina, Philadelphia and New York. The Charleston content includes mention of troubles with the Creek... See More $235.00
Female jury...
1767 Colonial Pennsylvania...
550862
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
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
Once owned by Ben Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, November 19, 1767 * Once owned by Benjamin Franklin
* Rare 18th century American title
A very nice and famous colonial newspaper, as it was the paper owned by Ben Franklin up until just a few years prior to this date.
The front page had reports from London and New York and several advertisements. Pg. 2 has further reports from Europe as well... See More $162.00
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
Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768* Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate
* Pre revolutionary war original
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 wor... See More $255.00
Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 * Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate
* Pre revolutionary war original
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... See More $255.00
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
Formerly published by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, August 31, 1769 * Very rare 18th century American title
* Colonial original reading
This was the newspaper which was printed & published by Benjamin Franklin for most of its life, in fact his name appeared in the imprint through 1765.
The front page includes a letter from a committee of merchants in Philadelphia to the same in London, in... See More $250.00
John Hancock... Samuel Adams...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, June 16, 1770* John Hancock
* Samuel Adams
* Pre revolutionary war original from the enemy
Inside under "America" is a report stating the John Hancock, Samuel Adams & two others were elected by the "Freeholders" to represent them in the "General Court or Assembly".
Under "Ireland" is word that: "...Cap... See More $45.00
Masthead by Paul Revere...
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THE BOSTON GAZETTE, AND COUNTRY JOURNAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1770* Rare Paul Revere masthead engraving issue
* Pre revolutionary war era
The masthead of this issue was engraved by Paul Revere. The engraving features Columbia releasing a bird from a cage, with a view of Boston in the background. Content includes an extract of a letter from London on page 2 that says:
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Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months 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 top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Boston Massacre defendants plead "not guilty"... Two plates...
220382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months 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 top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Boston Massacre... British soldiers arraigned...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months 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 top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Boston Massacre defendants plead "not guilty"... Two plates...
571456
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months 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 top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
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
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
Seizure of John Hancock's ship & the troubles which followed...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 17, 1773 * Seizure of John Hancock's ship
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions grow
All of pages 1 and 2 and some of pg. 3 are taken up with the letters of then Massachusetts lieut. governor Thomas Hutchinson from 1768 relating to the the non-payment of customs and the troubles which resulted including mention of John Hancock (his ship "Liberty&... See More $63.00
Colonial Boston...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, Boston, Massachusetts, August 19, 1773* Colonial Boston, Massachusetts original
The front page has a letter: "To the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London" which includes:
* ...the numerous violations of our liberties by a series of unprincipled Ministers...I assisted in forming the Society of the Bill of Rights for t... See More $179.00
The Hutchinson Letters affair... Requesting removal from office...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 13, 1774 An inside page has a one paragraph report noting: "A petition...has been presented to the Privy Council from the General Assembly of the province of Massachusetts Bay requesting the removal of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of that province from their posts, on account of the discoveries made in their conducted by the publication of som... See More
$48.00
Ben Franklin, a "tea party", & other pre-war events & news...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1774 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months 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.Among the articles in this issue are: "...Address & Petition presented to th... See More $53.00
Preparing for the first Continental Congress... George Washington & Patrick Henry...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 24, 1774 Page 2 has a letter from Williamsburg, Virginia, noting: "This day the commissioners on behalf of this colony to attend the General Congress at Philadelphia tghe 5th of next month, were appointed by ballot & are as follows..." with the list, which includes Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry among others (see). This
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