The 1600's
The 1600's
From 1635...
Item #566906
January 1, 1635
THE GERMAN HISTORY CONTINUED, The Seventh Part, Wherein is conteyned the principall passages of the last Summer..." London, 1635 An extremely early and lengthy pamphlet: "Printed for Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne", who were famous early newsbook publishers in England, so this piece has a newspaper connection. A nice full title page with the imprint (see), and cont... See More
Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
Item #567112
September 7, 1635
LA DEFAITE..., Paris, France, Sept. 7, 1635 (dated at the bottom of the back page) This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 25 years. This is an "extra" issue which published simultaneously along with the "GAZETTE" of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in France which started just 4 years previous ... See More
Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
Item #541466
November 3, 1635
EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, October 15, 1635 (date in Roman Numerals: MDCXXXV). This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 25 years. This is an "extraordinary" issue which published simultaneously along with the GAZETTE of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in France which started just 4 years previous in 1631 by... See More
French newspaper from 1635...
Item #545023
December 1, 1635
NOUVELLES ORDINAIRES DU VINGT, (Paris), deuxiesme Decembre 1635 A very early newspaper from France, containing what seems to be news from the major European cities of the day, with all the text in French. The first letter in the title is ornate and rather unusual. Nice ornate letter the begins the first paragraph on the front page.
Measures 8 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches, 4 pages, in very good condi... See More
From France... in 1635...
Item #549436
December 22, 1635
GAZETTE, Paris, France, December 22, 1635 A very early newspaper from the capital of France containing news from a few European cities, including Rome.
All the copy, of course, is in French. First letter in the title has several unusual embellishments.
An ornate letter begins the first paragraph on the front page. Measure 8 5/8 by 6 1/4 inches, has four pages & is in nice condition.
O... See More
Rare newsbook with the desired engraving of members of Parliament...
Item #577758
November 14, 1642
A PERFECT DIURNALL OF THE PASSAGES IN PARLIAMENT, London, November 14, 1642. This is a particularly rare newspaper/newsbook as it has a terrific and quite detailed woodblock engraving of the members of Parliament sitting around a table (see photos). This engraving did not appear in all issues of this title as we have sold many without it.
Newsbooks were the predecessors of today's newspapers,... See More
An early newspaper from 1644...
Item #587348
March 5, 1644
GAZETTE, Paris, France, March 5, 1644
* First regular newspaper published in France
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 15 years. This was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. The title has t... See More
Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
Item #576236
June 24, 1644
EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, June 24, 1644 (date in Roman Numerals: MDCXLIV, and also dated at the bottom of the back page: "24 Juin 1644"). This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. This is an "extraordinary" issue which published simultaneously along with the GAZETTE of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in Fr... See More
Early French "extra" newspaper...
Item #564003
July 2, 1644
CONTINUATION DE SIEGE DE GRAVELINES..., Paris France , July 2, 1644
* Rare 17th century France extra issue
This is one of several "extra" editions of the French newspaper "The News", this one reporting on the continuation of the siege of the town of Gravelines, a commune in Northern France. The town was captured and recaptured several times by the French and Spanis... See More
Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
Item #582937
August 14, 1644
LES AVANTAGES REMPORTEZ PAR..., Paris, France, August 19, 1644
* Very rare 17th century periodical
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. This is an "extraordinary" issue which published simultaneously along with the GAZETTE of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in France which started just 13 years previous in 163... See More
An early newspaper from 1644...
Item #592145
August 27, 1644
GAZETTE, Paris, France, Aug. 27, 1644
* Very rare 17th century title
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 15 years. This was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. The title has the first letter embel... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #583516
December 3, 1644
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 3, 1644
*Earliest newspaper in your collection?
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by several years. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by... See More
A "newspaper" from the 1640's...
Item #594477
October 27, 1648
PERFECT OCCURRENCES OF EVERY DAIE JOURNAL IN PARLIAMENT..., London, October 27, 1648 A fascinating "newsbook" (predecessors to today's newspapers) from the English Civil War. This issue has a wide range of content with much on politics and with military reports as well.
Complete in 8 pages, 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, each leaf has a transparent archival overlay for protection. The... See More
Rare 1649 newsbook/newspaper...
Item #581469
January 29, 1649
A BRIEFE RELATION OF SOME AFFAIRES AND TRANSACTIONS, CIVILL AND MILITARY, BOTH FORRAIGNE AND DOMESTIQUE, London, England, January 29, 1649
* Very rare 17th century item
* A wonderful newsbook from the mid-1600's
These early "newsbooks" as they were called, were the immediate predecessors of today's newspapers, being rather small in size (measures about 5 by 6 3/4 inches) a... See More
Newsbook from 1659...
Item #587354
March 1, 1659
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, March 1, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Forraign Intelligence; with The Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead. (see)
Although we have offered several newsbooks in recent years, I believe this i... See More
Newsbook from 1659...
Item #555082
March 24, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, March 24, 1659 Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."
This issue has news from Westminster as well as the major cities in Europe. Page 2... See More
Rare Newsbook from 1659...
Item #545031
April 28, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, April 28, 1659
* Rare British newsbook
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."
Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More
Early newsbook and an uncommon title...
Item #551484
May 9, 1659
THE PUBLICK INTELLIGENCER, London, England, May 9, 1659 Here is an early "newspaper", formatted like a pamphlet but actually a news book, the predecessor of today's newspaper.
Interesting content includes a report inside from "St. Sebastian" about the arrival of the "Spanish Gallions" from the West Indies, stating that the vessels "... are safely arriv... See More
Newsbook from 1659...
Item #552988
May 19, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 19, 1659
* News from Scotland, Ireland, and England
* Newsbook format
* Very rare 17th century item
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More
1659 newsbook...
Item #549019
July 21, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, July 21, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
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Notable content includes
1659 newsbook...
Item #574632
November 10, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, Nov. 10, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers), the full title including: "...Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead.
The front page has a naval report wh
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The front page has a naval report wh
Newsbook from 1659... Spanish nobility watch bull-baiting...
Item #541471
December 22, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as major cities in Europe. On the seventh page is a repo... See More
Early 1659 newsbook...
Item #552485
December 29, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, December 29, 1659
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes a report From Algiers that s
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* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes a report From Algiers that s
Newsbook from 1660... Pirates; Oliver Cromwell; the king's scaffold builder...
Item #582942
November 29, 1660
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Nov. 29, 1660 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see)
Although we have offered several newsbooks in r... See More
Newsbook from 1661...
Item #572062
April 25, 1661
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, April 25, 1661 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see)
Although we have offered several new
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Although we have offered several new
Newsbook from 1662...
Item #562248
May 22, 1662
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, May 22, 1662 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see)
Although we have offered several newsb
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Although we have offered several newsb
Newsbook from 1662...
Item #569954
October 9, 1662
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, October 9, 1662 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)
Although we have offered sev
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Although we have offered sev
Newsbook from 1662...
Item #566918
October 23, 1662
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Oct. 23, 1662 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)
Although we have offered sever
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Although we have offered sever
Period mention of the great London Fire...
Item #553986
January 28, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 28, 1666 (actually 1667 by today's calendar). 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 sheet newspaper includes: "If any person have found any b... See More
Period mention of the great London Fire...
Item #593507
January 28, 1666
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 sin... See More
Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
Item #554985
July 2, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the year previous to this published date, and it's still printing today.
Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Europe, including England, and is also just two months before Great F... See More
Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
Item #554986
July 2, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the year previous to this published date, and it's still printing today.
Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Europe, including England, and is also just two months before G... See More
Virginia mention in 1666, and mention of the Great Plague...
Item #553944
July 30, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 1666 An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just one year prior in 1665 and is still publishing today--over 340 years later! This is issue #74.
And this issue has some desirable content. The ftpg. has two mentions of the "New World", Virginia more specifically, in the very first p... See More
The Great Plague of London, reported in a period newspaper...
Item #558688
August 9, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666 Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back page of this single sheet issue has a brief account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague which was ravaging much of Europe at that time. It reads: "The Account of this Weeks bill runs thus... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #542095
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most signi... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #561779
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666 One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.
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Period reference to the Great Plague in Europe...
Item #581108
September 27, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 27, 1666
* The Great Plague of London
This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still printing today. Obviously this is a very early issue, being issue #90. This was the time of the Great Plague which was ravishing Europe at the time. The bkpg. has a report from the Hague which makes reference to it w... See More
Reference to the 1666 Great Fire of London...
Item #590663
October 4, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 4, 1666 One of the greatest calamities and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.
Pag... See More
Front page report of Plague deaths...
Item #558093
October 22, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 22, 1666 An extremely early issue of this title, the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the previous year in 1665 and still printing today. This is issue #97.
Amongst the various reports from various cities in Europe is a front page item from Norwich, England, which lists the count of those who died from the Plague whi... See More
The end of the Great Plague...
Item #558737
November 15, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, November 15, 1666
* The end of the Great Plague
Issues of this very famous title--the world's oldest continually published newspaper--from the year of the Great Fire of London and the final year of the Great Plague, are exceedingly rare.
This issue has reference to the Great Plague, with a small back page item from "Whitehall"
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* The end of the Great Plague
Issues of this very famous title--the world's oldest continually published newspaper--from the year of the Great Fire of London and the final year of the Great Plague, are exceedingly rare.
This issue has reference to the Great Plague, with a small back page item from "Whitehall"
Front page report of Plague deaths... Rebuilding after the Great London Fire...
Item #558118
December 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 24, 1666 An extremely early issue of this title, the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the previous year in 1665 and still printing today. This is issue #115.
Amongst the various reports from various cities in Europe is a front page item from Norwich, England, which lists the count of those who died from the Plague w... See More
From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
Item #215833
January 1, 1667
THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England. This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue, from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Printed on high quality rag paper. Very nice condi... See More
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette over 340 Years Old...
Item #556124
April 22, 1667
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 22, 1667
* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Deal" that says: "This Afternoon arrived here two ships from Virginia, one from Barbadoes, two from Lisbon, and about tw... See More
The Virginia Fleet...
Item #556738
September 5, 1667
THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated September 5, 1667.
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of The Virginia Fleet
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A report on the reverse from "Plymouth" says: "The Virginia Fleet sailed from ... See More
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette Over 340 Years Old...
Item #556003
March 26, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 26, 1668
* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report from "Plymouth" mentions that: "...Several ships intending for New-found-land, Barbados, New-England and other places, that could n... See More
Abundance of fish near Newfoundland...
Item #556740
July 16, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 16, 1668
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century abundance of fish near Newfoundland
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Waymouth" stating that: "Several vessels arriving here from Na... See More
Sailing of ships...
Item #558431
July 20, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 20, 1668
* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The front page has news from Falmouth: "Yesterday went out to sea from this Harbor, the Constant Katherine for the Barbadoes, and the Prudent Mary for Leghorn, in... See More
17th century mention of Barbados and Virginia...
Item #556741
August 3, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1668
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of Barbados and Virginia
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Bristol" that says: "...lately arrived in this Port...ships from... See More
Bridgetwon, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
Item #556742
August 6, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 6, 1668
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in ... See More
Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #120198
January 1, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.
This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount the price considerably... See More
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