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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
Views through a microscope...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1754* Some reports from America
* Plate of views through a microscope
A very nice magazine from during the French and Indian War 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... See More $45.00
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
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
Nice engraving in the masthead...
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THE WORLD, London, 1753 This is an interesting six page newspaper which only lasted for four years, devoted to satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day. Nice woodcut in the masthead of a man writing in a book while looking at a globe. Measures 7 by 11 inches and in nice condition. The photo below is generic but your issue will be dated 175... See More
$24.00
America in 1755, described in much detail...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London dated January, 1755.
* Early America
* 1755
Content includes a lengthy and quite fascinating overview of the difficulties with the French in America and the invasion of Virginia. The narrative goes on to describe the American colonies. Nova Scotia, "...has long been neglected, but is capable of being of being made very considerable." Ment
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$41.00
* Early America
* 1755
Content includes a lengthy and quite fascinating overview of the difficulties with the French in America and the invasion of Virginia. The narrative goes on to describe the American colonies. Nova Scotia, "...has long been neglected, but is capable of being of being made very considerable." Ment
Still with the outer wrappers... (but the wrong ones)...
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THE MONTHLY REVIEW, London, January, 1755 * Still with the outer wrappers (but the wrong ones)
* Rare 18th century title (Pre Rev. War)
This issue still has the blue/green outer wrappers which are rarely found with magazines of the day, as typically most issues were bound into annual volumes and the wrappers removed & destroyed in the process. But what's curious is that these wra... See More $76.00
1755 Pre REVOLUTIONARY WAR Magazine Early America Weather Statistics....
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: February, 1755 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. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported including an article on weather statistics in early America ... See More
$31.00
Diagrams of three American forts...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1755 * American Colonies
* Military forts prints
Within these pgs. is a 4 page article headed: "An Account of the British Trade & Settlements in North America from the French of Mons. Dumont, one of the Commissioners on the Part of the King of France for settling the Limits of the English & French Colonies in N. America.&quo... See More $72.00
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
French and Indian War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1755* French & Indian War original
* Fort DuQuesne
* Crown Point - Lake Champlain & more
Within this issue is an article headed:
* A Scheme Proposed for Driving the French out of the Continent of America in one Year's Time
which has interesting reading, and a great deal of content on the plans for the French & Indian War, with m... See More $90.00
French & Indian War... Braddock at Fort DuQuesne...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1755 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.Over two pages are taken up with: "A ... See More $80.00
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...
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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
1755 Pre REVOLUTIONARY WAR Magazine Causes Of Earthquakes....
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: December, 1755 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. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported including an article on the causes of earthquakes, experimen... See More
$31.00
Parliament titlepage...
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title unknown, circa 1756. (print only) PLEASE NOTE: This titlepage is of an Act of Parliament. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 9.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 12 x 16 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. $17.00
Map of Spain & Portugal... New colony of Georgia.. Judaica... Franklin's lightning rod....
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1756* Map of Spain, Portugal
* Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod
* Early Georgia
* Judaica - Jewish
An article near the front: "Account of American Affairs" is continued from a previous issue & includes talk on "New Forts in America". There is also a detailed account of Oglethorpe's English colony at Georgia, no... See More $120.00
French & Indian War... Penna. Militia Act concerning the Quakers... With the plates...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1756
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing & D
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$48.00
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing & D
Raw Silk Industry...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated:
April, 1756 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.
VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported including a
lengthy article the industry of raising raw si... See More
$31.00
England declares war against France : French & Indian War begins...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756
* French & Indian War begins
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins:
* "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, first, to cut the English off from all communication of alliance or trade
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$140.00
* French & Indian War begins
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins:
* "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, first, to cut the English off from all communication of alliance or trade
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
Why France declared war against England: French & Indian War begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1756Near the front is an interesting item on the "French King's Declaration of War", which is essentially their justification for going to war against England in what we now call the French & Indian War (see photos for portions).
Other content includes a: "...Letter written by Col. Napier to Gen. Braddock..." with much m... See More $97.00
Why France declared war against England: French & Indian War begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1756Near the front is an interesting item on the "French King's Declaration of War", which is essentially their justification for going to war against England in what we now call the French & Indian War (see photos for portions).
Other content includes a: "...Letter written by Col. Napier to Gen. Braddock..." with much m... See More $97.00
Much like Ben Franklin's kite experiment...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 * Like Ben Franklin's electrical kite experiments
* Indian nations in America
* The French & Indian War
The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). Further inside the issue is a very detailed 2 1/2 pg. article on: "A Paper Kite E... See More $65.00
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, Sept., 1756 (only one remains within our inventory). 'American News' has a letter from Albany & among other reports mentions that: '...Col. Broadstreet, with about 300 boatmen, were attacked by about 400 Canadians...Col. Broadstreet behaved gallantly and kept possession of a small island...' and a report from NY: '...the French are very strong at Cr... See More
$110.00
Oswego... And a great map of Europe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756* Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica content
A very nice War 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 ... See More $190.00
Oswego...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 Under the heading near the back: "American News" is content which includes: "...concerning Oswego still continue to be contradictory...the last letters from Albany say that the French had burnt the fort & put almost the whole garrison to the sword..." and mention that Col. Webb was sent to reinforce the place & found the f... See More
$78.00
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Judaica item...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1756* Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica content
A very nice War 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... See More $190.00
Battle of Oswego...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1756* Battle of Oswego
* Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Gozon, Marquis de Saint-Veran
Content includes: "The French Account of the Taking of Oswego" which has over a full page of text with some great, detailed reporting of the battle. Historically very significant with a few points reading, "...on the 14th a body of Canadeans and s... See More $87.00
Oswego during the French and Indian War, with a map...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1757 * Forts Oswego and Ontario...
* French and Indian war with map...
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also inc... See More $185.00
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with a maps...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Feb., 1757.
* French & Indian War
* Oswego
* Rare America map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This tex
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$565.00
* French & Indian War
* Oswego
* Rare America map
Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This tex
Map of the world from the North Pole...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1757 * 18th century Map of the world from the North Pole
* Pre revolutionary war era
A very nice War 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 fi... See More $75.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1757* Original Ben Franklin colonial newspaper
* Famous title
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... See More $375.00
From colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, June 16, 1757 * The famous Benjamin Franklin newspaper
* Chance to buy at a minimal price
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 ... See More $380.00
1757 British Magazine...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: August, 1757 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. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported. This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and
... See More $28.00
Foldout map of Saxony... full page map of Cadiz, Spain...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1757 * Saxony Germany & Cadiz Spain foldout maps
* French and Indian War era original
This early magazine is formatted almost identical to the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but is considerably more rare today.
Perhaps the prime features of this issue are the two nice maps. One is a foldout titled: "A Map of the Nort... See More $91.00
Printed by Benjamin Franklin... Surrender of Fort Oswego...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, PA, November 25, 1756 * Original Benjamin Franklin printed newspaper
* Colonial Pennsylvania
* Surrender of Fort Oswego
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 o... See More $425.00
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
Terrific, large 1757 map of England and Wales...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, England, 1757 * Great 1757 map
* Map of England and Wales
Here is a terrific and rather large map which has printed within the cartouche: "A New Map of ENGLAND and WALES By Thos. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prine of Wales."
The map measures about 15 by 17 1/2 inches when unfolded, is in very nice, ... See More $155.00
Map of England and Wales, 1757...
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE for the year 1757, London * Map of England & Wales
Within this 28 page supplementary issue of the Gentleman's Magazine, bound into the back of each annual volume, was found a rather large map titled: "A New Map of England and Wales by Thos. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales." in a very nice cartouche (see p... See More $105.00
THE LONDON CHRONICLE OR, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST dated in 1758 This 8 page newspaper is over 250 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 in nice condition. Fine and very early newspaper which is less common than the London Gazette. Please note the image is
... See More $24.00
Decorative & displayable masthead...
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OWEN'S WEEKLY CHRONICLE, London, 1758. Terrific masthead in this issue (see photo), showing three vignettes: a sailing ship, a city view of London, and a post-rider "trumpeting" the news. A very nice newspaper of 8 pages with various news of the day and many ads as well. In very nice, clean condition, perhaps a bit close-trimmed at the top margin. Note that the photo is "generic&qu... See More
$60.00
Early broadside newspaper...
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COURSE OF THE EXCHANGE, London, England, 1758. A very early & very rare stock market newspaper giving varoius prices for stocks of that day. this is a broadside newspaper (printed on one side only) of unusual size, measuring about 5 by 11 inches. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Minor wear at the edges, m... See More
$100.00