1799 Gazette of the United States – Philadelphia – John Adams Presidency – Early Federal Newspaper
1799 Gazette of the United States – Philadelphia – John Adams Presidency – Early Federal Newspaper
An original issue of the Gazette of the United States and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser, published in Philadelphia on Monday Evening, July 29, 1799, while Philadelphia served as the capital of the United States.
Founded by John Fenno, the Gazette of the United States was the leading Federalist newspaper of the early republic and one of the nation's most influential political journals. During the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, it provided readers with congressional news, foreign affairs, commercial reports, and commentary supporting the federal government.
Issued during the Quasi-War with France, this four-page newspaper contains a rich variety of period content, including:
- Foreign intelligence from Europe.
- Reports from the Port of Philadelphia.
- The Gazette Marine List of arriving and departing vessels.
- Stock prices and commercial news.
- Government notices.
- Shipping and stagecoach advertisements.
- Real estate offerings, imported goods, and numerous illustrated advertisements reflecting everyday life in the early United States.
The newspaper offers an authentic glimpse into American political, commercial, and maritime life at the close of the eighteenth century.
Condition: Complete four-page issue with strong impressions and an attractive masthead. There is expected edge wear, scattered marginal chips, and fold wear consistent with age, but the newspaper remains highly displayable and largely complete.
Highlights
- Original July 29, 1799 issue.
- Philadelphia, then the U.S. capital.
- John Adams administration.
- Leading Federalist newspaper founded by John Fenno.
- Quasi-War era.
- Marine lists, commercial reports, foreign news, and period advertisements.
- Excellent example of an important early American newspaper.
1799 Gazette of the United States – Philadelphia – John Adams Presidency – Early Federal Newspaper
An original issue of the Gazette of the United States and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser, published in Philadelphia on Monday Evening, July 29, 1799, while Philadelphia served as the capital of the United States.
Founded by John Fenno, the Gazette of the United States was the leading Federalist newspaper of the early republic and one of the nation's most influential political journals. During the administrations of George Washington and John Adams, it provided readers with congressional news, foreign affairs, commercial reports, and commentary supporting the federal government.
Issued during the Quasi-War with France, this four-page newspaper contains a rich variety of period content, including:
- Foreign intelligence from Europe.
- Reports from the Port of Philadelphia.
- The Gazette Marine List of arriving and departing vessels.
- Stock prices and commercial news.
- Government notices.
- Shipping and stagecoach advertisements.
- Real estate offerings, imported goods, and numerous illustrated advertisements reflecting everyday life in the early United States.
The newspaper offers an authentic glimpse into American political, commercial, and maritime life at the close of the eighteenth century.
Condition: Complete four-page issue with strong impressions and an attractive masthead. There is expected edge wear, scattered marginal chips, and fold wear consistent with age, but the newspaper remains highly displayable and largely complete.
Highlights
- Original July 29, 1799 issue.
- Philadelphia, then the U.S. capital.
- John Adams administration.
- Leading Federalist newspaper founded by John Fenno.
- Quasi-War era.
- Marine lists, commercial reports, foreign news, and period advertisements.
- Excellent example of an important early American newspaper.
