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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
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
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
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
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ 2 maps and shells plate)
* Death of composer George Frederick Handel
* George Washington in the French & Indian War
* Two early foldout maps
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
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
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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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
The "Gunpowder Incident"... "Join or Die"...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775 * The Gunpowder Incident
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* Join or Die
Page 2 has a nice reference to the "gunpowder incident" (see the web for much detail) in Williamsburg with: "...We have been here in a state of confusion for some time owing to the Governor's removing the powder out of th... See More $85.00
Battle of Bunker Hill...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy
* Revolutionary war at the beginning
Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our a... See More $490.00
Financing the Revolutionary War... Burning of Falmouth...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, November, 2, 1775* Financing the Revolutionary War
* Burning of Falmouth
* Revolutionary War newspaper
The front page contains a "Resolve" from Congress, dated June 22, to issue $2 million in bills of credit or continental money to raise funds to support the army in their efforts during the Revolutionary War. This item is significant ... See More $435.00
Much on the Revolutionary War in this rare title...
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THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, April 25, 1776* Great year to have
* Rare title
* Revolutionary War era original
This is one of the less common newspapers from the Revolutionary War. The front page has a nice report on Harvard College conferring an honorary degree to George Washington (see photos), also presented in Latin as well.
The remainder of the front page&nbs... See More $610.00
The Revolutionary War on Long Island... Patrick Henry...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to New-York, and that pa... See More
$285.00
Events at Ticonderoga... Front page letter signed by Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1776 * Revolutionary War original from America...
* Ticonderoga... George Washington...
The front page includes a letter signed by G. Washington concerning his testimony on a legal issue involving a person giving testimony to the enemy. Other items concerning this subject on the front page ... See More $535.00
General George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1777 * General George Washington...
* Revolutionary War original... Loads of interesting reading...
Among the many front page reports are items including: "...we learn that when the Howe's Proclamation was proffered to the American prisoners to sign (notwithstanding they were confined on boar... See More $385.00
On Washington's pardon to deserters...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1777* George Washington pardons deserters
Almost the entire front page is taken up with various reports which include items on the Revolutionary War, bits including: "Great have been the ravages committed by the British troops in this part of the country...Their footsteps with us are marked with desolation & ruin... See More $345.00
Providence, Rhode Island...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1777 * Providence Rhode Island
* General George Washington
* Revolutionary war original
Page 3 has a report concerning a British ship with: "...met with, engaged, & taken by an American privateer called the Revenge..." with more (see) .
The bkpg. has a report which notes:
* ...The rebels at Providence...made appearance as if... See More $44.00
Benedict Arnold is promoted...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May 6, 1777* Benedict Arnold promoted
* General William Howe
* General George Washington
The front page has some war-related items including a note from Fishkill which includes: "...a number of armed Tories marched in open day through Walkhill & Little Britain on their way to join Howe's army. They were pursued by parties... See More $465.00
Ticonderoga is taken... Heroics of a drummer... George Washington was captured ?
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1777 * Ticonderoga is taken
* Heroics of a drummer
* George Washington was captured ?
The front page includes a letter which mentions: "...a ship just arrived there...from New York which gives an account of Gen. Carleton's having passed the Lakes and taken possession of Ticonderoga without the loss of a man, that he had seen several letter... See More $80.00
A battle between Washington & Howe...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777 * A battle between George Washington & William Howe
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, te... See More $60.00
A battle between Washington & Howe...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777 * A battle between George Washington & William Howe
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, ten... See More $60.00
Burgoyne's report on the capture of Fort Ticonderoga...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1777* Capture of Fort Ticonderoga...
* General Burgoyne... George Washington...
Inside has an exchange of letters between Col. Walcott, General Washington and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners with each of the respective letters signed in type by its author.
The series of letters is followed by: "G... See More $115.00
Brandywine... Howe pursues Washington...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 15, 1777 * Battle of Brandywine
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
On an inside page under "London" is news from the "morning papers", including mention of a letter from Lord Howe, with details about the Battle of Brandywine: "Gen. Howe came up with the Rebels...on the 11th of... See More $78.00
Washington's touching letter to his wife...
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1777 This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not having a full title/index page. Although the table of contents does take the top half of the ftpg.The best item in this issue is the quite lengthy letter from George Washington to his wife, dated Ju... See More $62.00
George Washington is captured? Washington to be replaced?
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, December 23, 1777 * George Washington is captured ?
* Washington to be replaced ?
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
Page 2 has a report which includes: "Ever since Gen. Howe landed in America it has been his aim to...ensnare our army...On Long Island, at New York, Kingsbridge & the White Plains, the enemy tried their utmost ... See More $105.00
Lengthy list of military promotions by George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 10, 1778* Lengthy list of military promotions by George Washington
* Pro British American periodical
* 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.
If you want a new... See More $375.00
George Washington Proclamation & much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 24, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Excellency, Sir William H... See More $485.00
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 * Much on the revolutionary war
* Horatio Gates letter
The first article is: "Lord North's Propositions for Peace with America" taking over 4 pages. There is also a very lengthy item: "Extracts from the Congress Accounts of the Northern Expedition" which takes over 6 pages with terrific reading & includes a le... See More $90.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War... Washington on the treatment of prisoners...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 11, 1778* Rare Tory issue
* Revolutionary War original from America
* General George Washington
* Prisoners
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 top of the front page is a terrific n... See More $365.00
Revolutionary War...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, quarto-size, 8 pages, dated March 21, 1778.* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* George Washington Troops
* Horatio Gates - William Howe
The second page has an Order issued by Gen. Howe establishing a curfew in Philadelphia ...between the beating of the Tatoo at half past eight oclock in the evening, and the Reveille in the morning without lantho... See More $77.00
Washington's troops at Valley Forge in "huts"..
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 24, 1778 * Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* General George Washington
* American troops at Valley Forge
Inside on the fifth page is an "Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated Jan. 30" than includes a rare mention of Washington and his troops at Valley Forge. The letter reads, in part: "...Our army... See More $135.00
Washington to resign? New England men want him removed...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, May 2, 1778 * General George Washington to resign ?
* New England men want him removed
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
The second page has an Extract of a Letter from Whitehaven" that says: "...General Washington has for some time differed in sentiment from the Congress...and that advice has been received of the General's ... See More $66.00
Independence recognized & not recognized... Washington is too strong to attack...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1778 * Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* General George Washington too strong ?
* American Independence ?
Half of page 6 has war related content which includes an extract from a letter to a gentleman in Williamsburgh which mentions that the governor has received correspondence indicating that Spain, Portugal, Prussia, and France ... See More $78.00
Rare contemporary mention of Daniel Boone... Washington losing his officers...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 2, 1779 * Rare Daniel Boone mention
* George Washington losing his officers
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
Page 2 of this issue has a very intriguing report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Williamsburgh, Virginia" which contains a very rare mention of Daniel Boone & his involvement in the Revolu... See More $255.00
Clinton & George Washington...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S
MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779. See the photo below for the nice full
title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine
Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports
with a British bias! This issue contains some reports on the
Revolutionary War. Several war reports near the back, including one
headed: "American News" with mention of... See More
$65.00
Includes a George Washington Proclamation...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 6, 1779* George Washington proclamation
* Revolutionary War newspaper
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a letter signed: A Pennsylvanian, which discusses various items including some relating to the Revolutionary War, including: "...intended to have been published a few days after the butchery of Mr. Whitmier's family, but by so... See More $465.00
General George Washington...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1780 Page 2 has a short notice relating to the Civil War (see). Another page has an opinion on America's alliance with France: "...America, that we planted with our subjects, cherished with our treasure, & defended with our blood from depredations of France & Spain, has raised her arm against us; and leaguing herself with her own natural e... See More
$33.00
1780 Canajoharie, New York...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, October 21, 1780* Original Revolutionary War item from the enemy
* General George Washington
* Canajoharie, New York
An inside page has a full column article based on a item sent from the King of Prussia to General George Washington, the full text of which can be seen in the photos below. Note also the "P.S." which mentions: "
* Whe... See More $55.00
Lengthy battle report... John Paul Jones... The treaty with France...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 14, 1780 A short pg. 2 item notes: "...brings advices down as low as the 20th of Oct but they contain nothing more than a confirmation of the high spirits of the British troops in Carolina, & the declining state of the rebel force." Further on is a mention that: "Paul Jones's ship that sailed from hence with a convoy of 15 sail for Ameri... See More
$67.00
Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March,1781 Under the heading: "American News" is a report concerning General Arnold's work around Virginia, mentioning his march into Richmond, and his other work in the area and ending with: "...army arrived at Portsmouth just time enough to prevent that town from being burnt by the Rebels; which they had determined to do to prevent the army ... See More
$120.00
George Washington in fear...
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THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 9, 1781 Pg. 2 has an item which notes: "There are reports in town which are generally believed at Lloyds, that General Clinton is coming from New York & that Lord Cornwallis is to succeed him in the command." Page 3 has: "...we have a confirmation of the success of Arnold in Virgina..." and a bit further on: "... See More
$48.00