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Spanish Gallies...
554224
LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated October 21, 1686* 17th century original
* Slave trade
* Spanish Galleys
A front page report from "Genoa" says:
* This week parted from hence the Spanish Gallies, that lately arrived in this Port, for Naples, with 150 slaves sent by the Governor of Milan, to serve in the Gallies of that Kingdom
Other European news of the day. Sin... See More $58.00
Mention of importing iron from America... In 1738...
549770
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1738
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Importation of iron from America
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 "mag
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$24.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Importation of iron from America
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 "mag
Slave revolt in Jamaica...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1739 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.
Among
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$28.00
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Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740 One of the prime features of this issue is the very nice map headed: "Plan of the City of Havanah" in Cuba with various portions of it labeled (see photo). There is also a nice map of Porto Bello (Caribbean coast of Panama) with various landmarks labeled (see photo) and much text on it as well. Plus this issue has a detailed account taking ... See More
$76.00
The slavery trade well before the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1740 (no map included). 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 interesting articles in this issue is one on the Guinea slave trade. This issue contains a wide variety of ot... See More
$38.00
With both maps, of Chagre and St. Augustine...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 This 40 page magazine has the full title/index page with a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. One of the prime features of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo & Village & River of Chagre..." which is in present-day Panama (see photos). There is also a related article on this a... See More
$495.00
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740
* Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama
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 t
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$495.00
* Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama
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 t
Early map of the castle of San Lorenzo & village & river of Chagre, Panama...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740* Castle of San Lorenzo map
* River of Chagre, Panama
This 40 page magazine has the full title/index page with a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. One of the prime features of this issue is the nice foldout map titled:
* An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo & Village & River of Chagre..."
which is in present-day Pana... See More $115.00
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine...
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* slave insurrection in New York...
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 tidbit
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine...
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* slave insurrection in New York...
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 tidbit
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
Map of America in 1763...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June 1763* 1763 map of the United States
* Slave insurrection in the West Indies
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" ... See More $590.00
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
Colonial Pennsylvania... Once published by Ben Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 23, 1767 Just a few years previous to this date the newspaper was published by its then owner Benjamin Franklin, and his named appeared in the imprint at the bottom of page 4Among the front page ads is one reading: "TO BE SOLD, A Likely Negroe Wench, about 43 Years of Age, can wash, iron, cook, and do any Kind of Housework. "
Page 2 n... See More $258.00
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
Hoping to repeal the Acts of Parliament...
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PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, February 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty, translated from the Original Prosa-metro-bombast of Rusticus".The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...... See More $210.00
Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1769* Colonial Pennsylvania original
* 18th century America
Inside has the lengthy conclusion of the "Case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses Of Parliament", which begins: "In order that taxation and representation may not be united, in America, the ... See More $178.00
Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 13, 1773* Rare colonial Pennsylvania original
* Pre revolutionary war news
Very nice masthead which features an ornate coat-of-arms engraving. Almost the entire front page is taken up with a lengthy address signed: "Publicus" and headed: "To the Good People of Pennsylvania".
The front page also has ... See More $252.00
Rare colonial extra...
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASSACHUSETTS-GAZETTE, Boston Massachusetts, June 17, 1773 * Rare colonial extra
* Pre revolutionary war New England
* Slave ad
An uncommon single sheet "Supplement" issue with various news of the day on the front page including: "Declaration of the People found on Board the Schooner Johannes" and an "Act from New York, & items from Phi... See More $110.00
Colonial Boston with front page "Slaves" ad...
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THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 5, 1773* Rare Colonial Boston, Massachusetts
* Slave ad
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with various political reports, plus a column of ads, one of which is headed: "Slaves" and reading: "Any persons who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country, of 25 years of age ... See More $167.00
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
Washington & an Indian Treaty... Battle at Roxbury...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1775* General George Washington
* Battle of Roxbury
* Indian Treaty
The entire front page is taken up with text from Williamsburg and the House of Burgesses, including an address to the governor and with the governor's reply, carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 also has some discussion concerning a treaty between Virginia... See More $290.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, from London, England, dated September 14, 1775 An inside pg. has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see). And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived in town from Long Island & informs us that 13 men of war & transports were lying at anchor in Oyster -pod Ba... See More
$65.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, from London, England, dated September 14, 1775 * Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
An inside page has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see).
And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including:
* ...arrived in town from Long Isla... See More $70.00
Provincial Congress meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* The Revolutionary War
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 & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress
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$476.00
* The Revolutionary War
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 & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation on Negro troops...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay
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$220.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay
Signed by John Hancock... Pennsylvania government...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10, 1776 * John Hancock
The entire front page is an interesting dialogue concerning Pennsylvania creating a new form of government. This carries over to take most of pg. 2. Pg. 3 has various items from Congress, dated Oct. 3, 1776, including the borrowing of $5 million, signed in type by: John Hancock, President. (see p... See More $660.00
From 1776... evacuation of Quebec...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1776* Evacuation of Quebec, Canada
* genuine Revolutionary War newspaper
* General William Howe
All of the front page is taken up with a satirical political debate headed: "Orator Puff and John, his Friend, over a bottle of Madeira".
Page 2 has an item from London noting: "The last dispatches from Gen. Howe contain... See More $645.00
From 1777...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1777* Revolutionary war original from America
* Rare
The front page includes an ad for the sale of "...an indented Negro Man who has eighteen months to serve..."
Page 2 has a report with several items, including mention that: "...John Fothergill of London (of the Society of Friends) a gentleman not more... See More $225.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1778 * Rare Tory title from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
* Revolutionary War era original...
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.
The fi... See More $375.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1778This 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.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printing of: "Common Sense" (see photos).
Page 2 ha... See More $295.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1, 1778 * Rare Tory revolutionary war original
* Rare title
* British masthead
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.
The front page includes an Act relating t... See More $372.00
From the middle of the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1779* Displayable issue from the middle of the Revolutionary War
* Decorative masthead
The front page is entirely filled with ads including: "Twenty Dollars Reward" for a runaway: "...Negro Man named Dick, about five feet eight or nine inches high..." with more (see).
Page 2 has reports from the "... See More $285.00
From 1779 ... ornate masthead...
555536
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 8, 1779 * Rare title from the revolutionary war
* Great masthead for display
The front page has an "Act" and "A Supplement to an Act", passed by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, each signed in type: John Bayard & John Morris.
Page 2 has three letters that appeared in Lo... See More $295.00
Essay on free trade...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1780 Famous title that has very ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship in the masthead. Notable content includes, on the ftpg: "A Third ESSAY on FREE TRADE and FINANCES , humbly offered to the consideration of the Public. By a CITIZEN OF Philadelphia". It continues on pg. 2 and is to be concluded in a futur... See More $320.00
Some talk of British prison ships... Rare mention of John Paul Jones...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 16, 1780 A very handsome masthead with both an engraving of a 3 masted ship and very ornate lettering in the title make this a great issue for display. Pg. 2 has most of a column taken up with a letter signed: "A Freeman" concerning a proposal for a conciliation between America and England, which provides some interesting ideas (see photos... See More
$315.00
FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, AND THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford CT, July 25, 1780.* Revolutionary War original
* Uncommon title from Connecticut
On the front page under "In Congress" is a resolution "...discharging or continuing the Loans that have been to these United States, on Loan Office Certificates...", signed in type: Charles Thomson.
A pg. 2 report from &qu... See More $260.00
A Tory newspaper reporting on the closing moments of Cornwallis...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE: AND WEEKLY MERCURY, Oct. 8, 1781 Edited and published by Hugh Gaine who supported the Crown and espoused the Royalist cause. A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says that
"By a person who left Williamsburgh about the 20th instant we are informed that Lord Cornwallis had evacuated Gloucester & only occupied at present the post of York--that he had fortified the place in the... See More
$410.00
John Dickinson - PA farmer...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 7, 1782 * Rare title w/ nice masthead
* Slave advertisements
* John Dickinson - PA farmer
The front page has a notice offering a reward for a runaway "...Negro Wench, named Phebe..."
On page 2 under "Philadelphia" is a extract of a letter from an individual near Fo... See More $185.00
Decorative masthead... Runaway reward ad...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, dated February 1, 1783 * Post revolutionary war original
* Nice masthead
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including an: "Eight Dollars Reward" ad for "...a likely Negro Wench..." with details, and a "Ten Dollars Reward" for a runaway "...Negro Man named Adam...".
Page 2 h... See More $120.00
Post-Revolutionary War... Britain establishes trade with America...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 24, 1783 * Post Revolutionary War trade opens
* Britain and America
On page 2 under "London" is:
* A Bill for the provisional establishment and regulation of trade and intercourse between the subjects of Great-Britain and those of the United States of North America
The text of the bill begins:... See More $90.00
1784 Runaway Slaves Advertisements...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 7, 1784.* Post Revolutionary War America
* 18th century Phila. PA original
Front page news and commentary from London includes: The government in America is far from being completely settled, as there is a difference in sentiment what power to lodge in the Congress...but the jealousy of the Northern states will not let them comply with the desir... See More $120.00
A runaway slave has his document of freedom...
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FOWLE'S NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth,
Dec. 31, 1784 A quite uncommon and very early newspaper from New
Hampshire, rarely offered today. The inside pages have various news
of the day with foreign reports on pg. 2 & "American
Intelligence" on pg. 3, including an interesting item of a negro may
who ran away from his master and has come up with a document ce... See More
$47.00
University Of Maryland...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, Phila., March 24, 1786 The
ftpg. has a reward notice for a runaway Negro Fellow, named Frank. Pg.
2 has a list of various laws passed by the Maryland assembly including
A supplement to an act entitled, an act for founding a college on the
Western Shore of this state, and constituting the same, together with
Washington College on the Eastern Shore, in... See More
$45.00
Bald Friar ferry...
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NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE, & CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, December 28, 1786 (year in Roman numerals)* Southern slaves from Africa imported
* Susquehanna River
This is a volume I issue (number 46) of this uncommon title from Connecticut.
Page 2 has a report about the rescue of a young man stranded on an island near Bald Friar ferry after a sudden rise of the Susquehanna River.
On the back page u... See More $47.00
Ben Franklin and his water spouts...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1788 * Benjamin Franklin on water spouts
* Post Revolutionary War era
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 i... See More $49.00
1788 Print of Slavery Medal with Plate!
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, England, dated March, 1788.
Within this 90+ page issue is a full page plate which includes four
prints, one of which is a print of the medal to slavery, titled: "Am I
Not A Man And A Brother?"(see photo) and showing a slave with his hands
in chains. There is some water staining throughout not detering any
readability. Complete with the full title/index pa... See More
$155.00
Slave Ad...
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INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR, THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1788* Rare 18th century original
* Slave advertisement
The front page has a notice offering a reward for a runaway "...negro man named Sam..."
Has various ads, & some news reports. 4to-size, 4 pgs., a few small, stray ink spots.... See More $39.00
The Man with the Iron Mask...
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THE MORNING POST, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, from London, dated August 20, 1789.* Man with the Iron Mask
* Article on Slavery
* Red Ink Tax Stamp
* Poem - History of the Pen
* Uncommon Title
On page 2 of this issue is an article entitled "The Iron Mask" which is 3/4 of a column in length. Page 3 features an article on Slave Trade which is nearly a column in length and the back page... See More $40.00
Salaries set... Lancaster to be the federal capital?
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THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 2, 1789* Early United States government salaries
* William Wilberforce and slavery
* 18th century original
Close to half of the front page is an item headed "Slave Trade", regarding the discussion in the British House of Commons and the efforts of Mr. Wilberforce.
Page 2 has reports from the federal "House of R... See More $63.00