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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... See More $18.00
121100
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
$20.00
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. $17.00
120512
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.
$15.00
Decorative masthead, untrimmed, some small wormholes, archival mends and archivally attached at the spi... See More $18.00
121059
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
$18.00
* 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 $20.00
587051
BINGLEY'S JOURNAL, London, Oct. 5, 1771 Page 3 has a report with a Charleston, South Carolina dateline (see). Other news of the day is almost entirely European. Four pages, folio size, great condition.
$17.00
587049
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 19, 1772 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).
Four pages, folio size, nice condition. $17.00
587050
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. $18.00
121058
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 light... See More
$18.00
208447
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 &quo... See More $20.00
207653
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.
$20.00
208968
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
$18.00
120677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, dated 1793. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665. This issue is over 215 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. I have been a dealer in rare newspapers for ove... See More
$18.00
121053
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.
$19.00
207649
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.
$20.00
208504
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 similar l... See More
$19.00
153037
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".
$11.00
153071
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 about 18x12 ... See More
$10.00
586904
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.
$17.00
545054
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 $20.00
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
$20.00
544750
"RALPH INGERSOLL - A Biography", by Roy Hoopes (1985) Ingersoll was involved in the creation of "The New Yorker", "Fortune" "Life" and the newspaper "PM". With dust jacket.
$15.00
544752
PAPERS & ADDRESSES OF WILLIAM WATTS BALL - THE EDITOR AND THE REPUBLIC", edited by Anthony Harrigan, (1954) 210 pgs., with dust jacket.
$15.00
544753
"THE THOMSON EMPIRE - The First Fifty Years", by Susan Goldenberg (1984). 260 pgs., with dust jacket.
$12.00
544754
"THE HEARSTS, FAMILY AND EMPIRE - The Later Years", by Lindsay Chaney and Michael Cieply (1981) 410 pgs., with dust jacket.
$12.00
544755
"A GOOD LIFE - Newspapering and Other Adventures", by Ben Bradlee, (1995), 514 pgs., with dust jacket
$12.00
544758
"ANDREW BRADFORD, COLONIAL JOURNALIST - A Dissertation in English presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy", by Anna Janney DeArmond (1949) 272 pgs., paperback
$12.00
544764
"IT HAPPENS EVERY THURSDAY" by Jane S. McIlvaine. This is a "history" of creating & publishing the Downingtown, Pa., "Archive" weekly newspaper. (1953) 232 pgs. with dust jacket
$12.00
544766
"IN THE COMPANY OF WRITERS - A Life In Publishing", by Charles Scribner, Jr., Based on the oral history by Joel R. Gardner, (1990) 192 pgs. with dust jacket
$12.00
544767
"SAUCE FOR THE GANDER - The Amazing Story of a Fabulous Newspaper", by Frank Mallen. This is a history of the New York "Graphic" newspaper. (1954) with dust jacket
$12.00
544769
"SUPERSTITION AND THE PRESS", by Curtis D. MacDougall (1983) paperback, 616 pgs. It includes chapters on horoscopes, astrologers, prophecy, doomsday, fortune telling, spiritualism, ghosts, poltergeists & exorcism, and much more.
$15.00
545533
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
$19.00
545535
PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS - A Bibliography of Bibliographies - Volume Two", by Theodore Besterman (1971) Hardbound 270 pgs.
$15.00
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.
$18.00
545595
"C. P. SCOTT 1846-1932--The Making of The 'Manchester Guardian' " (1946). Hardbound with dust jacket, 250 pgs.
$15.00
The oldest newspaper in the world...
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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... See More $18.00
Report from Georgia...
120769
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1742
* early 18th century British magazine
* letter from Frederica, Georgia
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 word
... See More
$19.00
* early 18th century British magazine
* letter from Frederica, Georgia
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 word
Study Of The Earth...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: April, 1744 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 including articles on the study of the earth. This issue ... See More
$20.00
Parliament titlepage...
538269
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. $17.00
One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...
120029
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
$20.00
Decorative masthead from the 1700's...
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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 $18.00
From the year before the Stamp Act...
208487
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
$20.00
A print of Lord Chief Justice Mansfield...
120700
Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1768. This is the plate only, not the magazine. See the photo.
$14.00
Uncommon title...
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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 $20.00
Uncommon title...
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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.
$20.00
Four pages, folio size, nice condition. $17.00
Four pages, light dirtiness to the ftpg., folio size, nice condition. $18.00
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 &quo... See More $20.00
$20.00
Print of the Monument of Harbord Herrice....
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Here is an 18th Century print from the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from 1797. See photo. This is the plate only, not the magazine.
$13.00
1801 Napoleon Bonaparte Message about The Republic
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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.
$19.00
* 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 $20.00
Earthquake In Montreal...
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., 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
$20.00
Castor Oil Manufacturing...
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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.
$18.00
