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William Hogarth print...
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"After" Hogarth engraving dated 1806.NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture... See More $17.00
General Philip Schuyler death...
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, New York city, New York, February 19, 1806* General Philip Schuyler death
The front page has a notice concerning proposals for the purchase of the "Mansion House" and other properties owned by the late General Schuyler.
News of the day includes: "Important Discovery" "A Picture Of Mr. Jefferson" and more with several advertisements in... See More $17.00
General James Wilkinson... Hostile Indians...
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, NY, February 20, 1806 * General James Wilkinson
* Hostile Indians
A page 3 report mentions that Lt. Wilkinson returned to St. Louis due to a quarrel with some Indians. Says that his journey up the Mississippi was to establish a fort at the mouth of the Platte River and that his party was fired upon 300 miles up the Missouri.
Other news of the day with adve... See More $20.00
Northwest America In 1806....
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 27, 1806.
* Northwest America
* Women Temperance
* Poem
* 1806 Original
The front page has an informative article headed: North Western Coast Of America. Takes three columns and a bit more. Page 2 has a poem: On Temperance. Other news of the day includes: "Federal Nominations" "Port Of Boston" "Neutral Rights" "Of Lord Nelson" and more. Several inter
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* Northwest America
* Women Temperance
* Poem
* 1806 Original
The front page has an informative article headed: North Western Coast Of America. Takes three columns and a bit more. Page 2 has a poem: On Temperance. Other news of the day includes: "Federal Nominations" "Port Of Boston" "Neutral Rights" "Of Lord Nelson" and more. Several inter
Meadville PA 1806....
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EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR LITERARY MISCELLANY, Phila., March 8, 1806.
* Meadville Pennsylvania
* Meadville Pennsylvania
* Salt Carrying, Flat Bottom Boats
A back page report from Meadville, Penn. says that Eleven flat-bottom and six keel boats, loaded with salt, passed by this place during the last fresh in the French creek... with details about the quantities, price per barrel and selling pric
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Fire in Relief Alley...
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EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR LITERARY MISCELLANY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1806* Fire in Relief Alley
* Thomas Jefferson
Has mostly literary-related content, but also, on the bkpg., a "Summary Of Intelligence" that includes a report about a "dreadful" fire in Philadelphia along Relief Alley.
From "Washington City" is word that: "The President of ... See More $19.00
Eagle Fire Company.....
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, May 21, 1806
* Eagle Fire Company - Firefighting - Fire Insurance
Taking two columns on page 2 are the Proposals and Conditions Of Insurance for the Eagle Fire Company Of New-York. Other news of the day with advertisements. 4 pages in good condition except for small hole near top of the ad which can be seen in photo.
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* Eagle Fire Company - Firefighting - Fire Insurance
Taking two columns on page 2 are the Proposals and Conditions Of Insurance for the Eagle Fire Company Of New-York. Other news of the day with advertisements. 4 pages in good condition except for small hole near top of the ad which can be seen in photo.
Uncommon Title From Boston In 1806....
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THE DEMOCRAT, Boston, June 25, 1806.
* Uncommon Title
* Original 1806 Boston MA
An uncommon title with general news and ads. Some of the news in this issue includes: "Legislature Of Massachusetts" "House Of Representatives" "Theology" and more. 4 pages in nice condition..
$19.00
* Uncommon Title
* Original 1806 Boston MA
An uncommon title with general news and ads. Some of the news in this issue includes: "Legislature Of Massachusetts" "House Of Representatives" "Theology" and more. 4 pages in nice condition..
Unique clock plays twelve tunes...
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EVENING FIRE-SIDE OR LITERARY MISCELLANY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1806 * Unique clock
* Piano
A back page report says: "Mr. Adam Ault, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, has made a clock which plays twelve tunes every quarter on the plan of a hand organ. He...is now making an organ to be part of the Piano Forte, which can be played separate or double"
Quarto... See More $20.00
1806 New York Harbor Survey....
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THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 22, 1806.
* New York Harbor
* Size Survey
Page 2 has a report about a survey of the harbor, bay and narrows of New York with a few details about specific distances and depths. Mentions Signal Hill, Powles Hook, Buttermilk Channel, and Whitehall slip.
Other news of the day. Archival mend to a tear at the bottom of each leaf, and in the upper left corner, ot
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* New York Harbor
* Size Survey
Page 2 has a report about a survey of the harbor, bay and narrows of New York with a few details about specific distances and depths. Mentions Signal Hill, Powles Hook, Buttermilk Channel, and Whitehall slip.
Other news of the day. Archival mend to a tear at the bottom of each leaf, and in the upper left corner, ot
DeWitt Cinton Proclamation...
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NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 27, 1806.
* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
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* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
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THE BALANCE, Hudson, N.Y., 1807 Has the text of a political speech, and
various news reports. Quarto-size with 4 pgs., in vey good condition.
$13.00
Plans for the defense of New York...
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BALANCE, & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, January 6, 1807* New York City defense plan
* New Year's
Inside has a "Prospectus Of A Plan For an Effectual Defence of New-York. Proposed by Mr. Archibald Robertson."
The back page has an Ode, For The New Year, Addressed To The Readers Of The Balance."
Quarto-size, 8 pages, areas of damp staining, little spine ... See More $20.00
Berlin Decree... Napoleon...
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NEW-YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1807 Pg. 3 has: "Imperial Decree, Declaring
the British Isles in a state of Blockade". Signed in type: Napoleon.
Bkpg. notice: "Sale Of Mortgaged Estate" placed by James C. Roosevelt.
The time period and name suggest that this was probably the
great-grandfather of FDR. Spine is a bit irregular, rubbing and an ink
spot of the ftpg.
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Exhortation To The Jews...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: March 1, 1807 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
which includes a speech by Rev. S. Hirschel, exhort... See More
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Early Instruction For The Deaf And Dumb...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: April 1, 1807 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
which includes an article on the early instruction ... See More
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Early Medical Book Preview...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: May 1, 1807 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
which includes a preview of a new medical guide writt... See More
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General Horatio Gates Biography...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: June 1, 1807 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
which includes a biography on General Horatio Gates.... See More
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William Hogarth print...
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"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Night".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comic stri
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Early Prevention Of Dueling...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: September 1, 1807 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 which includes an article on the prevention of ... See More
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Early Study On The Gout Disease...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: October 1, 1807 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
which includes an article on the causes of gout.&... See More
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Lady's Weekly Magazine...
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THE LADYS WEEKLY MISCELLANY, New-York, Oct. 17, 1807.* Women's periodical
Has literary content and topical items, apparently for women as suggested by the title. Includes an article: On Seduction and one about The Coquette. An uncommon title. Quarto-size, 8 pages, general wear, some staining in the lower half, some foxing. $18.00
1807 Woman's Newspaper
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THE LADYS WEEKLY MISCELLANY, N.Y., Oct. 24, 1807.
* Early Woman's newspaper
Mostly topical reports, including: "Lesson For Married Women" "What Is Love?" "Character Of Washington" "On Laziness & Temperance" and more. Quarto-size, 8 pgs., some margin staining and general wear, a few minor margin tears, corner creases.
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* Early Woman's newspaper
Mostly topical reports, including: "Lesson For Married Women" "What Is Love?" "Character Of Washington" "On Laziness & Temperance" and more. Quarto-size, 8 pgs., some margin staining and general wear, a few minor margin tears, corner creases.
Early Treatment For Fevers...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: November 1, 1807 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
which includes an article on the treatment of fe... See More
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With interesting illustrations...
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NEW YORK EVENING POST, Nov. 4, 1807 The front page is filled with ads
including 12 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has an interesting column
which contains illustrations of the mocking bird, a squirrel, and a dog
(see photo). Eaerly for such illustrations. Complete in 4 pages, nice
condition.
$19.00
Death Chart For Philadelphia & New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is
dated: December 1, 1807 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
which includes a chart for the recent deaths tha... See More
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1808 from Hudson, New York...
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BALANCE ADVERTISER, Hudson, New York, dated in 1808. This paper is interesting in that it is taken up entirely with advertisements (see photo). Complete 4 page issue, generally nice, measures about 10 by 12 inches. The image shown is only representative. Most issues do not contain illustrated ads, but have the same look and condition as the one shown.
$18.00
Thomas Jefferson...
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AMERICAN CITIZEN, (N.Y.), Jan. 16, 1808 Pg. 3 has "An Act" regarding an embargo that is signed in type: TH: Jefferson. Topped by a nice woodcut of an eagle and shield. Generally good.
$19.00
Worcester Massachusetts...
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MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 3, 1808. Page 3 has
articles headed "Effects of The Embargo" "The Next President" "Latest
from Washington" "War With Algiers" & more. Complete in 4 pages,
some light damp staining & foxing, decorative masthead.
$20.00
Out in left or right field?
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BALANCE ADVERTISER, Hudson NY, New York, February 9, 1808* Uncommon title
Has all ads and notices. Quarto-size, 4 pages Printed by Harry Croswell, and known to be so far out of the mainstream that it had little support. The Federalists wouldn't even claim it. Interesting reading. Good condition. $20.00
William Hogarth print...
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"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1808NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to
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James Madison nominated in 1808....
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THE BALANCE, Hudson, N.Y., March 22, 1808.
* James Madison nominated for President
A pg. 2 item says: A protest against the nomination of Mr. Madison for president, has been published at Washington, and signed by seventeen democratic members of Congress. Other topics throughout. Small engraving of Liberty in the masthead. Quarto-size, 4 pages.
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* James Madison nominated for President
A pg. 2 item says: A protest against the nomination of Mr. Madison for president, has been published at Washington, and signed by seventeen democratic members of Congress. Other topics throughout. Small engraving of Liberty in the masthead. Quarto-size, 4 pages.
Napoleon Bonaparte...
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FARMERS CABINET, Amherst, New Hampshire, August 23, 1808.* Napoleon Bonaparte
* Amherst New Hampshire
Page 2 has a Proclamation that states in part: "We guarantee to the King of Spain, the independence and integrity of his states in Europe as in Africa, Asia and America..., signed in type: Napoleon.
Other news of the day. Occasional foxing. Untrimmed in nice condition..... See More $19.00
Thomas Jefferson in 1808....
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THE BALANCE, Hudson, N.Y., Aug. 30, 1808.
* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condition.
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* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condition.
A Great Bistin Issue...
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BOSTON GAZETTE Jan. 5, 1809 Ftpg. has: To The Subscribers &
Patrons Of The Boston Gazette, The Carriers Respectfully Present Their
Compliments being the carriers address. Archival mend to tear on the
second leaf, stray writing in the margin above the masthead, spine is a
bit irregular.
$18.00
Boston Advertisement Extra
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRA, Boston, May 25, 1809.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
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* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
1809 John Quincy Adams dinner....
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 27, 1809.
* John Quincy Adams dinner tribute
* John Quincy Adams dinner tribute
* New Orleans
On page 3 under Tribute Of Respect are details about a public dinner for John Quincy Adams prior to his departure to Russia, plus his reply signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day includes: "New Orleans Address" "British regulation of American trade" and
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Thomas Jefferson Poem In 1809...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, from Boston, Nov. 20, 1809.
* Thomas Jefferson
* Luzerne County Pennsylvania
* 1809 Poem
* Original News
On the back page under Poetry is a poem from Luzerne County (Penn.) headed: Thomas Jefferson. Poem exalts Jefferson and is critical of his detractors.
News of the day with several interesting advertisements. A bit irregular at the spine, other
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* Thomas Jefferson
* Luzerne County Pennsylvania
* 1809 Poem
* Original News
On the back page under Poetry is a poem from Luzerne County (Penn.) headed: Thomas Jefferson. Poem exalts Jefferson and is critical of his detractors.
News of the day with several interesting advertisements. A bit irregular at the spine, other
William Cooper death...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, November 29, 1809* William Cooper death
* Boston's town clerk
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of William Cooper, the famous town clerk of Boston for 49 years, mentioning that "...he was never absent from his duty at a Town Meeting." Report has an ornate border.
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Napoleon Bonaparte treaty...
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 18, 1809.
* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
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* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat
Fontainebleau Decree...
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UNITED STATES GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jan. 25, 1810
*Napoleon type signature...
*Adieu to Love...
The back page of this issue has the "Fontaineblue Decree" signed in type: Napoleon. Concerned the import and export of "colonial produce". This issue also has: "Manuscript Fugitive Poetry, No. II, An Adieu To Love". Uneven at the spine, sma... See More $19.00
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THE COLUMBIAN (For The Country), N.Y., Feb. 24, 1810 Ftpg. has a short introductory note signed by: James Madison. Small hole in masthead.
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Huge eagle in the masthead...
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COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1810 See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. But unfortunately there is a wear hole in the right wing of the eagle, and other rubbing wear causing this to be a "2nd rate" issue. Never bound nor trimmed, complete in 4 pgs.
$15.00
1810 Haytian Independence...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Sept. 3, 1810.
* Hayti Independence
* 1810 Hartford CT
* Henry Christophe
The front page has a Haytian Decree containing several articles, one changing the name of Cape Francais to Cape Henry, signed in type: Henry Christophe. Done in recognition of the independence of Hayti.
Other news of the day includes: "American Independence" ... See More $20.00
Timothy Dwight - Yale University...
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CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Nov. 5, 1810.
* Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President
* Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President
Page 3 has an interesting notice from Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale, stating that any student ...not belonging to the town of New Haven, shall be placed under the guardianship of a Patron, who shall be one of the Faculty of the College...and no student shall contract any debt, without written permi
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