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Full page engraving of the King's heart...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England dated November, 1762. The front page of this issue has a nice wood engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue contains a nice, detailed, and tinted, engraving of the heart of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the magazine describes it as: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon ope... See More
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Period mention of the great London Fire...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 28, 1666 (actually 1667 by today's calendar). * The Great London Fire
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
It is very rare to find any period mention of the great London Fire of 1666 in newspapers of the day, certainly one reason being the dearth of publications in print at that time--very few beyond the London Gazette.
The back page of this single she... See More $647.00
The Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
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* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
From shortly after Cornwallis surrendered...
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THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, January 17, 1782* From the era of Cornwallis's surrender
* Revolutionary War original from Salem Massachusetts
Pg. 2 has a curious & interesting: "List of Lies Political, in the Ministerial Prints during the Course of the last week" which includes: "Great Britain has nothing to fear from her enemies" "The French fleet in... See More $180.00
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 &... See More $345.00
Mutiny on the Bounty...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790.* Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain Bligh
* 18th century original
Near the back of this issue is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty. The report is headed:
* "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at Sea, whi... See More $295.00
Terrific issue on the Battle of Bunker Hill...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, November 16, 1775* Great Battle of Bunker Hill report
* Revolutionary War original from American paper
* General John Burgoyne
Almost the entire front page is taken up with an:
* "Extract of a Letter from General Burgoyne to a Noble Lord, dated Boston, June 25." and the entirety of the letter deals with the battle of ... See More $2,385.00
Lord North resign as Prime Minister...
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THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 3, 1782* Great Britain Prime Minister
* Lord Frederick North resigns
* Revolutionary War era
The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with "Interesting Conversation on the late Change of Ministers" from the Houses of Lords. This was when Lord North, bowing to the growing pro-peace sentiment in Parliament, was replaced by L... See More $170.00
British not in favor of the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1775* British not in favor of the Revolutionary War
The entire front page is taken up with "The Speech of the Honorable Henry Temple Luttrell", presumably in Parliament, which includes near the beginning:
* "Upon a former occasion I presumed to state a few of my sentiments to the House relative to the ... See More $270.00
House of Commons wants to end the Revolutionary War...
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THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May 8, 1782* House of Commons wants to end the War
* Revolutionary war original
Page 2 contains nearly a full column on the subject of rights to land in America, which includes in part:
* ...If Great Britain had no right to the soil, for what did we spend our blood & treasure last war? Was it for a mere bubble?...Be ashamed of your ... See More $188.00
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
The election of George Washington...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19-21, 1789 An inside page has a very historic report, noting the election of George Washington as the very first President of the United States.The full report can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "A letter from New York...says, 'That the Federal Congress was convened...was found that George Washington, Esq. was unanimously elected P... See More $335.00
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown... Full text of the Articles of Capitulation...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 29, 1781 This is a terrifically historic issue, reporting the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and his British army to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.The ftpg. has a report which includes: "...when we had the mortification to hear that Lord Cornwallis had proposed terms of capitulation to the enemy on the ... See More $665.00
Battle of Guilford Court House...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 7, 1781 A terrific issue on the Battle of Guilford Court House, as the entire front page & most of pg. 2 are taken up with a letter signed in type: Cornwallis, dated at Guilford, March 17, 1781, in which he reports on his involvement in the South during the previous few months leading up to the actual battle and ending with: "...with these v... See More
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The Major Andre / Benedict Arnold treason...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 16, 1780 Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with reports on the Revolutionary War including most of the first column being a letter datelined: "New York, Oct. 12" and signed in type: H. Clinton (see). This letter deals with the Andre/Arnold treason plot and includes in part: "...I had the honour of informing your Lordship that the American M... See More
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Rare contemporary mention of Daniel Boone... Washington losing his officers...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 2, 1779 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 Revolutionary War. The report begins: "Col. Clark, with a body of militia, has taken possession of Fort Chartres and the other western posts be... See More
$255.00
Battle of Saratoga... Taking of Esopus...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1778 Page 2 contains an historic report on both battles of Saratoga in which the writer tries to put a positive spin on their defeat, beginning: "I have to report to you, my Lords, that the corps of artillery which I have commanded has acted during the campaign with the greatest spirit & has received the entire approbation of Gen. Burgoyne &
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Jewish restrictions in Venice... Green Mountain Boys... Franklin's famous epitaph...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1777 An inside pg. has a report from Venice reading: "The Senate has just published an order by which the Jews are prohibited to farm any of the public taxes whatsoever; to sell meat or any kind of eatables; to carry on any manufactures; to have warehouses or any dwelling house out of the Ghetto, the place allotted to them in Venice."
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On Saratoga and Fort Stanwix...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1777 An inside page includes: "...declared it more than probable that Arnold with his 30,000 men had joined general Washington as he was within 10 days march of his encampment...begged to know if the Howes could depend on any force..." with more (see). Another report includes: "...an officer in Gen. Burgoyne's army arrived in tow...&... See More $85.00
The Battle of Long Island, on the front page...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 12, 1776 A terrific issue, particularly for display, as the entire front page is taken up with the report of the Battle of Long Island as reported in "The London Gazette Extraordinary" of October 10, 1776. "Extraordinary" issues were published at irregular intervals to report significant news reports which came to the printing office be... See More
$270.00
Dated the 4th of July, 1776...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 4, 1776 Forget the content in this issue, this newspaper carries in the masthead the date everyone wants on a newspaper! Actually we've encountered exceedingly few newspapers which carry a date of July 4, 1776. Given that most newspapers of the 18th century were issued weekly, bi-weekly, or tri-weekly, the printed dates usually fell on other than July 4.All issue... See More $765.00
Early Judaica item...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1774 An inside page has a report from Moravia which notes: "...some days before Easter, a Jew persuaded a woman to come into his house under pretense of selling her a quantity of clothes; a few moments after she went in the neighbours were alarmed by her cries, which brought them to the Jew's house, who opened the door & let in every body tha... See More
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Early Judaica item...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1774 An inside page has a report from Moravia which notes: "...some days before Easter, a Jew persuaded a woman to come into his house under pretense of selling her a quantity of clothes; a few moments after she went in the neighbours were alarmed by her cries, which brought them to the Jew's house, who opened the door & let in every body tha... See More
$74.00
Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1774 The entire front page is taken up with: "Substance of the American Papers read before the House of Commons..." which essentially summarizes the political relations with the colonies within the past year. Some interesting reading, which ends with Gov. Hutchinson stating: "...it is Parliament and Parliament only which can restore t... See More
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Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1774 The entire front page is taken up with: "Substance of the American Papers read before the House of Commons..." which essentially summarizes the political relations with the colonies within the past year. Some interesting reading, which ends with Gov. Hutchinson stating: "...it is Parliament and Parliament only which can restore t... See More
$65.00
The Boston Tea Party ... a terrific account...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 22, 1774 The front page. has a short bit headed America mentioning the approval of: "...An Act for establishing the boundary or partition line between the colonies of New York & New Jersey..." (see).Page two has a terrific report of the Boston Tea Party, mentioning in part: "...body of the people of this & all adjacent towns...ass... See More $1,150.00
Concerning the Boston Massacre...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 25, 1770 Page 2 has a report headed "America" with an item from Boston which includes: "...are to meet at Faneuil Hall...that certain letters...relative to the horrid massacre on the 5th of March last...so that such further steps may be taken...to counteract the designs of those inveterate enemies among us..." being reference to the Bos... See More
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The Boston Massacre... an excellent & detailed account...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 28, 1770 Just a few days later than the first report on the Boston Massacre, this issue has an inside page which is headed: "The following is the Substance of a letter from Boston, dated the 12th of March, relative to the unhappy affair between the Townsmen & the Soldiers on the 5th of that Month. With much nice prefacing text, there is a very ... See More $665.00
Protests against the Revenue Acts...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1770 Inside under "America" is a report from Boston stating: "We are informed that upwards of 100 Ladies at the North part of this town, have of their own free will...signed an agreement not to drink any tea till the Revenue Acts are repealed." (see photos). A letter from New York describes the outrage among the citizens becaus... See More $69.00
Protests against the Revenue Acts...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1770 Inside under "America" is a report from Boston stating: "We are informed that upwards of 100 Ladies at the North part of this town, have of their own free will...signed an agreement not to drink any tea till the Revenue Acts are repealed." (see photos). A letter from New York describes the outrage among the citizens becaus... See More $69.00
The Stamp Act is repealed... Likely first newspaper appearance...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 18-20, 1766 This issue contains one of the more historically significant political events leading to the Revolutionary War, with the announcement of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On the second page under "London" is a report which states: "His Majesty was attended in the state coach yesterday to the House of Peers by the Earl of Buckinghamshire
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The Sugar Act, or American Revenue Act...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, April 14, 1764 The photo shows the first part of an act recently passed by Parliament, reading in part: "...granting Certain Duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America, and for improving and securing the Trade between the same and Great Britain."Known as the Sugar Act, it actually placed a duty on a variety of goods. In Parliament it was calle... See More $345.00
Mason & Dixon hired to setting boundary dispute...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 4, 1763 An inside page has a report which signals the beginning of settling a boundary dispute which would become quite famous, and lives to this day by the names of the two gentlemen mentioned here: "Lord Baltimore, Proprietary of Maryland, and Messrs. Penn, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania, have appointed Mr. Mason and Mr. Dickson, two eminent mathema... See More
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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
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By express from Paul Revere...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 25, 1774 The back page has a lengthy "Extract of a Letter from Boston, New England" which mentions near the beginning: "Last evening the Committee of Correspondence received an answer to their express to Hartford by Mr. Revere, couched in the most friendly & sympathetic terms...to stand by their brethren in Boston, whom they consider a... See More
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Paul Revere as a post rider...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 12, 1774 The front page has a report headed: "News From America" which begins: "Last night all the cannon in the north battery were spiked up. It is said to be done by an hundred men..." with more, including a proclamation made by General Gage which is signed by him in type on pg. 2: Thomas Gage (see). \Most of pg. 2 is taken up with ... See More $93.00
"now united in the common cause"... 1st Continental Congress to meet...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 20, 1774 Pg. 2 contains numerous reports from the Charleston, South Carolina, including: "...The Northern Indians...have committed several hostilities in the back parts of Virginia..." and "...There will be a general meeting of the inhabitants of Georgia...on American grievances; every province upon this continent, except those under a mili... See More
$76.00
Letter by Benedict Arnold... Other Revolutionary War reports...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 10, 1781 Pg. 2 contains a letter headed: "A Letter from Gen. Arnold to the Commander of the Rebel Land Forces in Virginia dated on Board his Majesty's ship the Hope", signed in type: Benedict Arnold, B.G. It is uncommon to find letters signed in type by the infamous Arnold, this one from after his treasonous desertion of the American cause... See More
$64.00
Allowing representation in Parliament...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 5, 1775 Pg. 2 has an item noting: "...first business of Parliament after granting the necessary supplies for the reduction of the rebellious Americans, will be to throw into one bill...a plan already framed for the future dependence & government of the Colonies...The colonies to have Representatives in Parliament, to become subject to all our cust... See More
$48.00
Excuses for Bunker Hill deaths...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1775 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "A Sermon on the Present Situation of American Affairs..." (see for portions). Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with items relating to America. Pg. 6 has some items related to the war, including mention that: "...the Provincials had received several tons of gunpowder which were immediately distribut... See More
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Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 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 Bay, near Gardiner's Isla... See More
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The "Gunpowder Incident"... "Join or Die"...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775 Pg. 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 the magazine in the night on board of a sloop of war & the flame of the people again kindled by his Lordship's f... See More
$78.00
Benedict Arnold & Ticonderoga...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1775 Page 6 contains various reports as taken "From The New York Gazette" including various reports from the Provincial Congress in New York (see photos), including: "...that it be recommended to the inhabitants of this colony...immediately to furnish themselves with necessary arms & ammunition to use all diligence to perfect themselv... See More
$52.00
Great front page setting the stage for the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 23, 1775 The entire ftpg. is taken up with with observations on a pamphlet titled: "The Address of the People of Great Britain to the Inhabitants of America", with the text beginning: "We wish we could forget, as easily as we forgive, the two modes by which your congress proposes to disappoint the wishes of Britain for the good of America; th... See More
$57.00
Leading to the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Mar. 7, 1775 Page 2 has a report from the General Assembly of New York which includes: "...the enemies of American cannot infer a disunion of the colonies..." and more (see photo). Another page has a nice letter taking over a full column which includes in part: "...the American subjects ought not to have been required to bear any part of the American ex... See More
$47.00
The premiere issue of the war... The Declaration of Independence…
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, August 17, 1776 The front page contains a naval report from Philadelphia, carrying over to page 2, plus a report from General Howe noting: "…the rebels had more than 100 pieces of cannon for the defense of New York…it is no wonder he has not been more successful…" and more. There is reference to Bunker Hill in another brief report. Yet ano... See More
$9,750.00
Battle of Lexington & Concord on the front page.. Battle of Bunker Hill....
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 9, 1775 This is a doubly terrific issue, as the entire front page is taken up with: "Advices From America" including a rather detailed: "...true & genuine Account of the proceedings of the King's Troops & the Provincials since the 18th of April to June 24th giving a detail of the Killed & wounded on both sides."The ... See More $685.00
Much on the war... mention of the Battle of Bunker Hill...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 10, 1775 Over half a column on pg. 2 is an: "Extract of a Letter from an Officer in Boston dated June 28" with portions including: "We are in great want of all the comforts of life...Since our arrival here we have lost as many men by sickness & desertion as by the sword. God grant a speedy reconciliation between Great Britain & her c... See More
$69.00
First inauguration of George Washington...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789 Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspapers worldwide are extremely uncommon. Here is a nice report of this significant event found on page 2, datelined: "Extract of a Letter ... See More
$965.00
Battle of Bunker Hill...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775 Pgs. 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 army began an entrenchment...below Bunker's-hill, about a mile...northward...of the town of Charlestown. The enemy appe... See More
$490.00