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Nice engraving in the masthead...
120168
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
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GENTLEMANS MAGAZINE, May, 1755 Inside has 'Historical Chronicle' which includes a letter from the Pa. governor objecting to the House adjournment because '...you have made no provision for the defense of the province, or granted the supplies expected by the crown...'. This is followed by the House's recommendations to the Gov. to raise troops '...at the expence of this government...' while the oth... See More
$32.00
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
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
With diagrams of Fort Frankfort and Fort Western from the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1755 Within this 40+ page magazine is a page which contains small diagrams of "Fort Halifax" "Fort Frankfort", and "Fort Western" plus a related article describing each as well. A very nice issue. Nice full title/index page with a wood engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in great condition.
$66.00
From the French & Indian War, with prints of Fort Halifax and Fort Frankfort...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated May, 1755 Within this 40+ page magazine is a page which contains small diagrams of "Fort Halifax" "Fort Frankfort", and "Fort Western" plus a related article describing each as well. A very nice issue. Nice full title/index page with a wood engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in great c... See More
$66.00
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
French & Indian War... Fort DuQuesne...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London dated September, 1755. 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 includes a great deal of content on the plans for the French & Indian War with mentions of Crown Point, Albany, Lake Champlain Montreal, and so much more. Plu... See More
$89.00
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
Creating the new colony of Georgia.. Judaica... Franklin's lightning rod....
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1756 Contains a detailed account of Oglethorpe's English colony at Georgia, now 22 yrs. old & still suffering from "want of inhabitants" due to the founder's odd regulations. This 2+ page article headed: "New Georgia" traces the founding & growth of the colony & includes: "Mr. Oglethorpe was an active & enterprisin... See More
$78.00
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, January, 1756 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, now 22 yrs. old & still suffering from "want of inhabitants" due to the founder's odd regulations. This... See More
$78.00
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 &
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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 &
State of affairs in Pennsylvania in 1756...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1756 Within this issue is an article "Of the Cultivation of Exitocs" which is concerning the red cedar & other trees in America. Another article taking over 3 pgs. is "A Dialogue between X, Y. and Z Concerning the Present State of Affairs in Pennsylvania" with much relating to the recent Militia Bill and the exempting of Quaker... See More
$28.00
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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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756.
* England declares War against France
* England declares War against France
* French & Indian War begins
* French conduct in America
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, fir
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$117.00
* French conduct in America
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, fir
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, 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 Crown Point...the N... See More
$110.00
Oswego... And a great map of Europe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 (This is the last issue with the fold-out map in our inventory) 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 ... See More
$110.00
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
$110.00
On the life & death of Admiral Byng...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE OR, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST dated April 5, 1757.
This 8 page issue is 249 years old! Various news from London and other
parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. An inside page has a nice article headed:
"Extract from the authentic & circumstantial Account of the Confinement, Behaviour, and Death of Admiral Byng" which takes over 4 columns. A
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$41.00
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
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
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Terrific, large 1757 map of England and Wales...
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* Great 1757 map of England and Wales Here is a terrific & 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, clean condition, has about half of the left blank margin trimmed but no loss to the ... 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
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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" and the issue yo... See More
$37.00
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
From the period of the French & Indian War...
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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1758 As the title might suggest the emphasis was on advertisements with a tremendous number found within this complete, four page issue. This is a nice issue from during the period of the French & Indian War in America although I do not find any such content in this issue. There is various current news on the front page. Folio-size, partial red-inked tax stamp on ... See More
$45.00
1758 Pre REVOLUTIONARY WAR Magazine Earthquake In New England ?....
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: June, 1758 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 an earthquake felt in New England and mu... See More
$29.00
Great account of the battle of Ticonderoga...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 23, 1758 An inside page article headed: "AMERICA--Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at New York to his Friend in London" includes: "You will have heard of our defeat at Ticonderoga before this letter reaches you...this pass is now so fortified by the French as to make it a cover to Crown Point & the chief protection to Montreal itsel... See More
$140.00
Financial Broadside Stock Prices....
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COURSE OF THE EXCHANGE, London, November 7, 1758 Here is a unique item (see inset)--a broadside (printed on one side only) listing the course of exchange in major European cities, plus currency values, various stock and annuity prices, as well as "Exchequer Annuities". At the bottom is: "Published Tuesdays and Fridays, By George Shergold, Broker, And the Sister of the late John Castaing". Great it... See More
$102.00
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
Early & rare from Dublin, Ireland...
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W. SLEATER'S PUBLIC GAZETTEER, Dublin, Ireland, 1759 This is the first we have had this title in 30 years, and rare for us to find any Irish newspapers from the 18th century. Complete in 8 pages with various news of the day & ads as well, with the first letter on the front page having an ornate engraving (see photo). Some wear at the margins, generally in nice condition. Measures about 8 1/2 b... See More
$56.00
From during the French & Indian War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1759 A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well. Relatively nice condition with some light browning or dirtiness, small folio-size measuring about 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inche... See More
$31.00
Large, detailed map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759
* 18th century detailed map of Germany
A very nice French & Indian War era 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
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$93.00
* 18th century detailed map of Germany
A very nice French & Indian War era 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
Map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759.
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constantly at pray
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$93.00
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constantly at pray
Great Execution Engraving...
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LONDON MAGAZINE, Feb., 1759 This issue features a rather unique
engraving (shown below) showing an execution of certain conspirators
which occurred at Lisbon. The caption at the top of the engraving
reads: "The manner of the Execution of the Conspirators at Lisbon, Jan.
13th, 1759. Engraved from an Original Drawing. Made on the Spot." The
small inset shows one of the conspirators "...as faste... See More
$132.00
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
Map of Guadalupe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1759. The titlepage of this issue has a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. The 50 page magazine contains news around the world and includes a map of Guadaloupe, Nice condition.
$65.00
Early Georgia...Map of the English Channel...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1759 (with map).
* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace
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$61.00
* Article on the weather in Georgia
* Map of Havre De Grace
This was the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title. This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life having been published from 1731 through 1907.
Among the items found within this issue is an article titled: "An Account of
Among the items found within this issue is an article titled: "An Account of