Issues for $20 or Less
Issues for $20 or Less
Item #545580
"THREE HUNDRED YEARS OF THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER" being a collection of articles titled: "The Newspapers of Provincial America", "Newspapers and American Nationhood, 1776-1826", "The Nineteenth-Century Origins of Modern American Journalism", "Preparing the Minds of the People; Three Hundred Years of the American Newspaper", and "The American Jou... See More
Item #545533
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
Item #545535
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
Item #545537
"ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF HARTFORD'S COURANT - From Colonial Times through the Civil War", by J. Eugene Smith (1970). Hardbound with dust jacket, 342 pgs.
Item #545594
"PARIS HERALD, The Incredible Newspaper", by Al Laney (1947). Hardbound, 334 pgs.
Item #545595
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
The oldest newspaper in the world...
Item #120436
January 1, 1726
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, dates ranging from 1726 to 1730. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still being published today. Reporting is almost entirely concerned with Parliamentary items and European news with some advertisements near the back of the issue.
The photo below is "generic" however the issue you will receive, datin... See More
Plantation News...
Item #551220
February 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1740
* Early 18th century British magazine
* "Plantation News"
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the
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* Early 18th century British magazine
* "Plantation News"
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the
Item #121100
January 1, 1755
THE CONNOISSEUR, London, 1755. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. An uncommon and early title "By Mr. Town, Critic & Censor General" as noted in the masthead. Done in editorial format. Six pages, nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 11x7 i... See More
Parliament titlepage...
Item #538269
January 1, 1756
title unknown, circa 1756. (print only)
PLEASE NOTE: This titlepage is of an Act of Parliament. The print size is approximately 5.5 x 9.5 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 12 x 16 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color.
One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...
Item #120029
January 1, 1762
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1762 We will select a nice issue from this early year. This genuine newspaper has 8 pages and measures about 8 by 11 inches. It is filled with various news of the day, mostly European, with various ads as well. A few years earlier it was one of the best sources for reporting the French & Indian War, and in another dozen years it would provide extensive co... See More
Item #120512
January 1, 1763
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1763 A pre-Revolutionary War newspaper from England, which is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! Various news from around the world plus Parliamentary and legal notices and various advertisements as well. Measures about 7 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Decorative masthead from the 1700's...
Item #121102
January 1, 1764
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR, THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, 1764 A fine, folio-size newspaper from England during the tumultuous time that lead to the Stamp Act, when tensions between England & the colonies were beginning to strain. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Decorative masthead, untrimmed, some small wormholes, archival mends and archivally attached at the spi... See More
From the year before the Stamp Act...
Item #208487
January 1, 1764
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE or BRITISH EVENING POST, London, 1764 A folio size newspaper of 4 page with a nice engraving in the masthead (see photo). Various news of the day on all 4 pages plus various advertisements as well. There are archival mends at the margins and some browning in the upper right quadrant, otherwise rather good. The photo below is "generic" although the issue you receive will h... See More
Item #121059
January 1, 1767
THE ST. JAMES CHRONICLE; OR, THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, England, 1767. Nice engraving in the masthead makes this a displayable issue. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, from not long before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date
Uncommon title...
Item #558278
May 27, 1769
THE NORTH BRITON, London, England, May 27, 1769
* Uncommon title
* Pre Revolutionary War original
See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A weekly newspaper done somewhat in editorial format with much concern for political & parliamentary events. A 6 page newspaper measuring about 8 by 12 inches in nice condition save for little foxing.... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #575878
March 31, 1770
THE NORTH BRITON, London, England, March 31, 1770 See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A weekly newspaper done somewhat in editorial format with much concern for political & parliamentary events. A 6 page newspaper measuring about 8 by 12 inches in nice condition.
1772 Edinburgh, Scotland...
Item #587049
August 19, 1772
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 19, 1772
* Rare title
Pg. 2 has a piece headed: "America" from Albany with a story of a brave rescue of a child from falling overboard from a ship (see photo).
Four pages, folio size, nice condition.
1773 Edinburgh, Scotland....
Item #587050
March 31, 1773
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 31, 1773 Page 2 has a section headed: "America" with a New York dateline, concerning a naval encounter with Indians (see).
Four pages, light dirtiness to the ftpg., folio size, nice condition.
Item #121058
January 1, 1782
THE ST. JAMES CHRONICLE OR, BRITISH EVENING POST, London, England, 1782 A handsome issue from the closing period of the Revolutionary War, although I don't find any such reporting in this issue. Folio-size, four pages, front page has a partial red-inked tax stamp, binding holes at the spine and a postsing hole at the top. A wealth of ads plus news of the day as well.
Never trimmed, some... See More
Item #208447
January 1, 1785
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1785 A nice 18th century Scottish newspaper with the entire front page taken up with ads, with various news of the day on the inside pages. Some of the ads have illustrations as well. Complete in 4 pages, partial red-inked tax stamp on the front page folio size, some light browning or dirtiness, generally nice condition. The photo shown below is "... See More
Item #207653
January 1, 1792
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1792 A very nice full folio-size newspaper of 4 pages with the entire front page taken up with ads. Pages 2 & 3 have various news of the day with the back page having mostly ads. The front page includes a nice, partial red-inked tax stamp. Very nice condition.
Item #208968
January 1, 1792
THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, 1792 A nice "typical" folio-size newspaper of 4 pages from the 18th century. There is a wealth of news of the day on the front page and inside pages with some ads scattered throughout as well. Some wear at the margins, various light browning & mild wear, generally good. The photo below is "generic" however the issue you receive will h... See More
18th century London...
Item #596892
January 11, 1792
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 11, 1792 Page 2 has: "Treaty of Westphalia". The content within is almost entirely European. A red tax stamp on page 3, very nice condition.
Item #551493
April 9, 1792
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, Gloucester, England, April 9, 1792 This issue features a decorative masthead featuring ornate lettering and two engravings (see). News of the day & a great wealth of ads. Piece from the blank lower right margin of the front leaf does not affect text, wear at the margins with minor tears, never bound nor trimmed.
Item #120677
January 1, 1793
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1793. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665. This issue is nearly 220 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great condition.
Item #121053
January 1, 1795
THE PHILANTHROPIST, London, England, 1795. A little magazine of 8 pages, with editorial items, literature and a few tidbits. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Tiny binding holes in left margin. Measures about 8"x5", light browning.
Item #207649
January 1, 1796
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, 1796 A fine, 18th century British newspaper very popular in its day, with not only the front page but most inside pages entirely taken up with current news. There are some advertisements scattered throughout as well. Complete in 8 pages, minimal edge wear, generally nice. Measures about 9 by 11 1/2 inches.
Item #208504
January 1, 1797
THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, 1797 A nice folio size newspaper of four pages, and one of the more popular & successful newspapers in London from the 18th century. Various news of the day, primarily British but European items as well, with many ads also. The bkpg. has a partial red-inked tax stamp. Nice condition. The photo below is "generic" however the issue you receive will have a... See More
Print of the Monument of Harbord Herrice....
Item #120702
December 1, 1797
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from 1797. See photo. This is the plate only, not the magazine.
Item #153037
January 1, 1800
THE PHILADELPHIA AURORA, 1800. A folio-size, single sheet newspaper with various news and ads of the day. Simple masthead (see photo) in nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 20"x13".
Item #153071
January 1, 1800
THE LONDON PACKET OR NEW LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, 1800. A rather handsome issue with a nice engraving in the middle of the masthead (see photo). Various news from Parliament, plus other contendt as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Partial red ink stamp on first of four pages. Measures... See More
Item #586904
June 28, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 28, 1800 Contents include: "Fate of the Queen Charlotte Frigate" "Representatives of the People" includes a list of the duly elected representatives (see) "Gleanings From History" "New Mode of Traveling For Ladies" & other literary items. Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
A bad shot... gun duel...
Item #593571
July 5, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, July 5, 1800 Page 3 has an item: "Another Duel!" which notes: "We hear from Oxford, Mass., that 2 lieutenants of the army...had a meeting to settle an affair of honor; and we are concerned to state that one of the bloody combatants received a dangerous wound in the toe!" (see).
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, light foxing, nice condition.... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte message...
Item #153631
January 17, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1801 Pg. 2 has: "Bonaparte's Message, On The State Of The Republic". Two small holes in the message, archival mend to a minor tear in the message, lite wear, occasional foxing.
Item #545054
March 2, 1801
AMERICAN ADVERTISER, New York, March 2, 1801
* Uncommon title
* Illustrated ship masthead
Has all ads on the front page. Some news and more ads elsewhere. Has an engraving of a ship in the masthead. Somewhat of an uncommon title.
Several ink notions in the upper left corner and in part of the masthead, some general wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Earthquake In Montreal...
Item #204090
March 3, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 3, 1801 Brief item on page 3 mentions a letter from Montreal dated Dec. 26 which says: "We were lately alarmed here by the shock of an EARTHQUAKE, which is not very usual in this part of the World." Also a message to Congress, signed in type: John Adams. Bit irreg. at the top of the spine, area of lite foxing.... See More
Castor Oil Manufacturing...
Item #203987
April 28, 1801
THE MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, April 28, 1801 Page 2 report: "Castor Oil made in New York" describes the success of expressing oil from the seeds of the castor bean, mentioning that "...it is cold drawn and always fresher." Nice engraving of mercury in the masthead. Subscribers name in the blank area of the masthead, otherwise good.
Item #153494
June 15, 1801
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL GAZETTE, June 15, 1801 A folio-size singlesheet with the "Wholesale Prices Current, At Boston" & two charts: "Price of Stocks" & "Course of Exchange" taking the entire ftpg. All ads on the bkpg. Lite dampstaining.
New York Prices Current...
Item #203552
September 2, 1801
THE SPECTATOR, N.Y., Sept. 2, 1801 On the front page under "New York Prices Current" is a list of prices for various goods. Takes the entire first column. Lite stain in the lower margin, occasional foxing.
Singlesheet of advertisements...
Item #150179
September 23, 1801
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 23, 1801 A single-sheet being comprised all of advertisements.
Edge curling and tears along with foxing spots.
Item #551485
October 7, 1801
CENTINEL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT, Boston, Oct. 7, 1801 As the title would suggest this single sheet supplement is filled entirely with advertisements. This is the advertising piece of the famous "Columbian Centinel" newspaper. The bkpg. includes 21 illustrated ship ads. Minor wear at the edges, generally very nice condition. Folio size.
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #151335
January 1, 1802
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A general "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring Mercury in the masthead (see). Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Item #153079
January 1, 1802
THE MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, 1802. A handsome issue from the early 19th century, with a nice engraving of "Mercury" holding a scroll (see photo). Various news of the day plus many ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 22x13 inches and contains four pages. Generally ni... See More
Item #153098
January 1, 1802
THE PORT FOLIO, Philadelphia, 1802 "By Oliver Oldschool, Esq." Contains literary content, but some political editorials and comments as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown, and will generally be in better condition. Measures 13x10 inches and contains 8 pages.... See More
Address To Readers Of This Newspaper...
Item #209717
January 1, 1802
MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Jan. 1, 1802 The front page has an Address to the readers of the Palladium and the general citizenry reflecting on the papers first year of publication (under this title). Other news of the day includes the new French Constituion and a speech by the King of England. Also a lengthy poem: The Political Review, Foreign And Domestic. Occasional foxi... See More
DeWitt Clinton...
Item #219906
February 23, 1802
MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 23, 1802.
* DeWitt Clinton
* Senate
* DeWitt Clinton
* Senate
A page 3 item says: "DeWitt Clinton, is appointed a member of the Senate...for the State of New York. A report states that the Chemical Society of Philadelphia has offered a medal for the best specimen of clay in the U.S. to be ...fit for the manufacture of potters ware....superior to...queens w
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Item #153381
March 22, 1802
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL GAZETTE, March 22, 1802 A chart of the "Wholesale Prices Current, At Boston", and the "Price of Stocks" & the "Course Of Exchange" take all of the ftpg. All ads on the bkpg. Areas of foxing, lite staining. Single sheet.
The Dey of Algiers...
Item #208760
April 6, 1802
MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, April 6, 1802. Page 2 topical item: To Obtain Grapes Without Stones. Brief item on page 3 says: The Dey of Algiers has received his pay from the United States to Jan. 1, 1802. Some foxing. Untrimmed.
Yellow Fever Cured By Ketchup?...
Item #206412
May 1, 1802
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England. This magazine is dated: May 1, 1802 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 brief report on the possible cure fo... See More
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