Aviation & Flight
Aviation & Flight
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
Protestants versus the Catholics...
Item #591792
May 26, 1682
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, May 26, 1682 This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government. Page 2 has an item beginning: "The PENNSYLVANIA UNDERTAKERS having been mistakenly misrepresented in the 'True Protestant Mercury'..." with a bit more (see).
Measures... See More
Rare & early title...
Item #558793
July 14, 1682
THE LONDON MERCURY, London, England, July 14, 1682 A very difficult title to find. The back page has a report of the king arriving from Windsor. Other news reports from throughout Europe, including military and political events.
A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 12 1/4 inches, wide, untrimmed margins and is in quite nice condition save for a minor archival mend on page 2.
Late 17th century England... Rare Title...
Item #558537
July 18, 1682
THE LONDON MERCURY, England, July 18, 1682
* Very rare 17th century British title
According to Crane and Kaye this title lasted for just 56 issues, and is held by only four institutions in the United States. It was printed during the "Exclusion Bill Crisis".
Various reports from London on the front page & some tidbits on the back page including several advertis... See More
Rare & early title...
Item #582046
October 6, 1682
THE LONDON MERCURY, London, England, Oct. 6, 1682 A very difficult title to find and one which apparently only lasted for 56 issues. This is issue #53. This is formatted very much like the more common "London Gazette" but a bit larger in size & considerably more scarce. Various news reports of the day with some advertisements on the back page.
A single sheet issue measuring 7 ... See More
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #562606
March 14, 1693
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, dated March 14, 1693 This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 300 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. Among the questions are: "If there be any such Creatures as Pigmies, where d
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This newspaper was done in question/answer format. Among the questions are: "If there be any such Creatures as Pigmies, where d
A 1693 ad for the book on the Salem witch trials...
Item #597649
June 3, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, January 3, 1692
* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
The back page has an ad concerning the Salem witch trials, which only rarely was mentioned in any form in period newspapers. Never have I seen a news account, as book advertisements of the period have been the only reference I have seen. The ad reads: "Th... See More
On the Salem witch trials... from the 1600's...
Item #599368
June 20, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, June 20,1693 The back page has an advertisement for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WITCHES..." by Cotton Mather. This is the only periodical that I have ever seen with any reference to the famous witch trials at Salem, Massachusetts. A fascinating and very uncommon item.
A quarto-size single sheet in unusually nice ... See More
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #558742
September 16, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, September 16, 1693 The back page has an advertisement for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WITCHES..." by Cotton Mather. This is the only periodical that we have ever seen with any reference to the famous witch trials at Salem, Massachusetts. A unique and very uncommon item (see).
Measures 7 3/4 by 12 1/2 inches, nice... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #576512
January 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, January, 1694
* Rare 17th century original
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrence... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #576606
February 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1694
* Rare 17th century periodical
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private ... See More
Rare 17th century title from England... Death of the Queen Mary of England...
Item #576607
March 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, March, 1694
* Rare 17th century title
* Queen Mary II death
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and ... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #576637
June 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, June, 1694
* Rare 17th century periodical
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences... See More
Death of Queen Mary II...
Item #563744
December 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, December, 1694
* Death of Queen Mary II
* Rare 17th century periodical
This is a very uncommon periodical, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, C... See More
Over 300 years old...
Item #120350
January 1, 1695
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1695. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.
A single sheet newspaper prin... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #577006
December 1, 1695
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, December, 1695
* Rare 17th century English title
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Privat... See More
Uncommon 18th century periodical...
Item #216471
February 1, 1700
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE: OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, February, 1700 A quite rare periodical title seldom offered with the content being just as the title suggests--news & political reports from all corners of Europe. Included under: "Advice from England" is an item noting: "...thereupon His Majesty had caused Proclamations to be
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Europe in 1700...
Item #549029
March 1, 1700
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, March, 1700
* Rare title at the turn of the 18th century
This is a very uncommon periodical, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Mil... See More
One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...
Item #549042
November 13, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735.
This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
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This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
From during the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #207537
January 1, 1745
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1745 This is one of the more famous 18th century titles from Scotland, complete in four pages and with various news of the day and ads as well. We have several issues from the significant year of 1745 from during the Jacobite Rebellion, and great to have a newspaper from Scotland at this time! Some light soiling to the front page, otherwise in rath... See More
Exploring the vicinity of Alaska...
Item #592659
March 1, 1754
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1754
* Early Alaska
Perhaps the primary item in this issue is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &
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* Early Alaska
Perhaps the primary item in this issue is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #540090
February 1, 1757
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This text also includes a report headed "Account o
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Oswego during the French & Indian War, with a map...
Item #585154
February 1, 1757
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 Among the inside pages is a quite lengthy & detailed article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages (see photos for portions). This text also includes a report headed "Account o
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Growing hemp in the colonies... Wycliffe & Bunyan...
Item #202430
April 1, 1765
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1765 Among the items within are: "An Account of the Life of John Wicliff [Wycliffe]" "Remarks on a Plan for Amending the Highways" "An Account of the Eastern Plane-Tree, or Sycamore" "An Account of the Imprisonment of John Bunyan" and so much more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which... See More
Pressing the King & Parliament for relief for the colonies...
Item #597789
April 24, 1769
NEW-YORK GAZETTE & THE WEEKLY MERCURY, April 24, 1769 The front page has an address from the New York General Assembly to the Parliament in England in which some of the growing troubles between American & England are discussed, mentioning near the end: "...Urged by such weighty & important reasons we presume...to lay before...the wisdom of Parliament...the distresses o... See More
From the colonial press of New York...
Item #561414
October 2, 1769
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE AND WEEKLY MERCURY, October 2, 1769
* Very rare colonial issue
* Nice masthead engraving
The masthead features a very nice engraving of the New York coat-of-arms, which includes two Indians.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various messages from the South Carolina Assembly concerning the housing of British troops, one signed in type: Thomas Gage. Pages 2 &am... See More
From Northampton, England, before the Revolutionary War...
Item #208963
January 1, 1772
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, 1772 This is a very nice, folio-size newspaper of four pages which was never bound nor trimmed with uncommonly wide margins. This is also the first 18th century newspaper we have been able to offer from this part of England. The issue contains various news from throughout Europe with an emphasis on British events with the back page mostly taken up with ads. We do ... See More
Map of the western hemisphere includes the United States...
Item #218449
April 1, 1776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776 The issue begins with some lengthy: "Debates in the Present Parliament" continued from a previous issue, with much discussion concerning the situation in America. Near the beginning is: "...the following measures before they were proposed in Parliament; vis. For taxing America without the consent of its Assemblies for the pu
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1776 map of the western hemisphere, including the United States...
Item #569455
April 1, 1776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776 The issue begins with some lengthy: "Debates in the Present Parliament" continued from a previous issue, with much discussion concerning the situation in America. Near the beginning is: "...the following measures before they were proposed in Parliament; vis. For taxing America without the consent of its Assemblies for the pu
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Revolutionary War content...
Item #558263
June 7, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 7, 1777 All of pages 1 and 2 are taken up with reports from the Pennsylvania Assembly with a few bits regarding the Revolutionary War, one item reading: "...and praying them to provide effectual means for the encouragement of those who are for supporting the independence of the United States and for the suppression of those who are not..... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #549066
September 21, 1778
NEW YORK GAZETTE AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, New York, Sept. 21, 1778 This newspaper was partial to the crown, the masthead featuring a nice engraving of the Royal Seal (see photos).
A front page report from St. Maloes mentions that: "Two American privateers are chased into this port by an English man of war of 60 guns; one of them is the Independence...the other is a brig...the former
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A front page report from St. Maloes mentions that: "Two American privateers are chased into this port by an English man of war of 60 guns; one of them is the Independence...the other is a brig...the former
Americans want to re-unite with England?
Item #578639
June 5, 1779
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 5, 1779
* Rare revolutionary War title
* Americans want to re-unite w/ England ?
Page 3 includes an examination of the conduct of General Burgoyne in America, who had recent surrendered to the Americans at Saratoga (see photos). Page 3 also has: "...By a gentleman...who left Philadelphia...we learn that the jars & disagreement... See More
France's motives towards the colonies...
Item #586933
July 28, 1779
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 28, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Manifesto Displaying the Motives and Conduct of His Most Christian Majesty towards England", meaning France. Most of this "manifesto deals with the ongoing Revolutionary War in the American colonies (see for the beginning).
Other news... See More
Charleston offered to surrender...
Item #596000
August 14, 1779
CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 14, 1779 Page 2 has a few items on the Revolutionary War including: "...from Rhode Island says that in some of the rebel papers it had been asserted that Plymouth docks & town had been destroyed by the French..." and "...that General Prevost had been repulsed twice in his attack upon Charlestown [Charleston]; the town had offer... See More
George Washington nearly drowns... John Paul Jones...
Item #573679
February 24, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Feb. 24, 1780
* General George Washington nearly drowns
* John Paul Jones - Revolutionary War
* Rare United Kingdom title
Inside has a report that: "The American papers mention that his Excellency Geo. Washington, Esq., had nearly been drowned in passing over Hudson's River but escaped most miraculously to Morris-town where he was received with... See More
Rare United Kingdom title...
Item #573678
March 2, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, March 2, 1780 Most of the issue has reports from England, particularly events in Parliament, but other news from Europe as well. An inside page has an item from the "House of Commons: "...a bill to repeal certain laws passed at the beginning of the American war, & to allow liberty of a free trade to such parts of America as are or may hereafter be in po... See More
The French aid America...
Item #576996
March 23, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, March 23, 1780 Page 2 has a report reinforcing France's support of America in the Revolutionary War, with: "The Marquis de la Fayette is to serve under the Count de Rochambault who is going to the succour of the United States of America with eight regiments of chosen troops. The squadron destined to protect this convoy & to act upon the coasts of t... See More
Item #581695
April 27, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, April 27, 1780
* Rare Revolutionary War title
Inside has a letter noting: "...fell in with the Diana schooner...bound under convoy with the grand expedition to Georgia...was taken by a rebel privateer belonging to Philadelphia..." with more. Another item begins: "From the length of time that has elapsed since we had any news from America, t... See More
Great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting...
Item #582808
May 4, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, May 4, 1780
* Rare revolutionary War era title
* Loads of war reporting
Inside has news reports: "From the New York Papers" with some details of a skirmish in Hackensack (see photos). Another item includes: "We are in sight of the rebel fleet which is at anchor off Sullivan's Island...." with more (see photos). Also: "A Proclamatio... See More
Americans are inclined to give up the cause?
Item #585442
July 6, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, July 6, 1780
* America inclined to give up the cause ?
Inside has a brief note: "Lt. Governor Bull is making preparations to set off for Charles-Town...and hopes to see peace re-established through all the American continent soon, to the satisfaction of both Great Britain & the colonists." Elsewhere is a report from the House of Commons noting: &q... See More
Mention of John Paul Jones...
Item #591481
August 3, 1780
GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Aug. 3, 1780 Inside has two mentions of famed naval hero John Paul Jones: "...On the 15th current he fell in with Paul Jones, as Commodore of 3 frigates with a number of men on board of them..." and also: "...It is farther added that Paul Jones's squadron appeared off Kirkwall on the 20th consisting of four frigates..." with a bit more (see)... See More
French arrive in Rhode Island...
Item #582807
September 7, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1780
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* Rhode Island - French
Inside has reports headed: "America" from Boston, being actions from the General Assembly of Massachusetts (see photos). Another page is mostly taken up with more reports: "From the Boston News-Papers" including "A Proclamation" which relates to the arrival... See More
Battle of Guilford Court House: reports from both the British & Americans...
Item #580424
June 14, 1781
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, June 14, 1781
* Battle of Guilford Court House
* Both American and British reports
A terrific issue on the Battle of Guilford Court House, as beginning on page 2 are detailed reports concerning this famous battle in the South. Most of page 2 and part of page 3 are taken up with a letter signed in type: Cornwallis, dated at Guilford, March 17, 1781, in which he... See More
Rebecca Young ad... seamstress for the Continental Army...
Item #211318
June 26, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1781 The photo shows the nice masthead of this title from the Revolutionary War period, the main feature being the very ornate lettering in the title.
Taking much of the front and second pages is a report from the Amsterdam Gazette about the counter Manifesto of the United Provinces to the Manifesto of the court
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Taking much of the front and second pages is a report from the Amsterdam Gazette about the counter Manifesto of the United Provinces to the Manifesto of the court
Very uncommon British provincial title...
Item #204519
January 1, 1782
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, 1782 A quite uncommon title, in fact the very first we've come across in 29 years. A nice, full folio size newspaper of 4 pages with an engraving in the center of the masthead and great to have from the end of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. The front page also has a partial red-inked tax stamp. A ... See More
Independence of America is settled...
Item #558409
October 10, 1782
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, October 10, 1782
* Independence of America is settled
The center of the front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from New York, Aug. 15" which reads: "Since the arrival of the last Packet, our Heads are full of Peace, and the Independence of this Country is settled. We wait the arrival of another Packet from England to confirm the matt... See More
Some news concerning the treaty ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #598381
December 5, 1782
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Dec. 5, 1782 Page 2 has a report concerning Guatemala which mentions: "Captain John Campbell of the Wanks River District, who had collected 150 able Negroes for the purpose of harassing the Spanish garrison..." with much more on this, & followed by the; "Articles of Capitulation proposed by Don Thomas Julia....Guatemala...and Major Jame... See More
18th century Hartford, Connecticut...
Item #596760
August 22, 1785
THE AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Aug. 22, 1785 The masthead features a nice engraving of an eagle & more (see). Page 3 has: "A description of the Mineral Waters west of Saratoga...", and the back page has an: "Anecdote of General Lee". Other news & items of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, narrow archival mend across page 2, generally good condition.... See More
Recounting the battle at Lexington and Concord...
Item #597887
January 16, 1786
THE AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Jan. 16, 1786 The masthead features a nice & early engraving of what looks much like the seal of the United States (see). The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with a portion of a continuing report on the Revolutionary War taken from the British Annual Register for 1775, this portion having a great & detailed account of the battle at Le... See More
Building ships... Rhode Island considers the Constitution...
Item #574737
April 8, 1788
THE PENNSYLVANIA MERCURY & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1788 Page 3 has a report from Boston noting in part: "...the subscription for building three SHIPS is so far completed, as that the subscribers have chosen a committee to conduct the building; and that reparations for carrying them on with vigour are not making at the ship yards of Messrs. Clark, R... See More
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