Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 29, 1684



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for the history buff in your life



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine ... See More  

Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...

* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era

* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff



(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 23, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* From the turn of the 18th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with mo... See More  

A displayable 18th century newspaper...

THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 13, 1716 



* Rare title w/ nice masthead

* Early 18th century original 

* Partial red tax stamp on the back



One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by... See More  

By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 5, 1795



* 18th century American publication



Published  by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.

Four pages, light damp staining, nice condition.



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Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As wa... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. ... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1683...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 19, 1683



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As w... See More  

The Articles of Confederation...

THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778  



* The Articles of Confederation (historic)

* American Revolutionary War



This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.

There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include ... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1671



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands

* Great gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was... See More  

From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...

THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Feb. 25, 1681 



* Rare publication w/ Woman publisher

* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands



A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, particularly with the over 340 year-old date clearly ... See More  

Letters from Charleston, Jamaica, and Nova Scotia...

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 21, 1668



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As w... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Great gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As... See More  

From Amsterdam in 1746...

LES ESTATS DE HOLLANDE, Amsterdam, August 2, 1746   



* Rare 18th century title

* Nice masthead



An uncommon title from Europe, having a nice engraving in the middle of the masthead and a decorative first initial on the ftpg. (see photos).  Written in French, with news reports from St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Paris, and elsewhere. Attached at the back is a single sheet "Sui... See More  

"Negro Tom"... George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 18, 1796 



* President George Washington



The back page has an ad for: "Negro Tom" describing: "A Black Man, about 5 feet 6 inches high...ran off from Fell's Point on Sunday..." then describing his clothing, etc. Also a: "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad with details. Page 2 has an entire... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 19, 1670



* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measur... See More  

One of the earliest appearances...

Ben Franklin's historic/collectible essay: "The morals of Chess"...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1787 



* Benjamin Franklin - Morals of Chess

* re. U.S. Constitution - George Washington



The most notable content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals Of Chess, By Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia", which takes nearly two pages. The article begins: "The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable q... See More  

British to attack Philadelphia... John Hancock... Creating battalions...

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1776 (editor's copy) This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.

The front page has a very detailed "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad for a runaway slave named Caesar. Page 2 has a report concerning an expedition into the... See More  

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed



The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hand from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As wa... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 26, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Great gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th centur... See More  

Commenting on politicians in office in 1796...

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 30, 1796  Page 3 has a letter which begins: "The reduction of the army & the arrangements in the war office will occasion man revolutions in our microcosm...". Another item comments on those serving in office (see).

Four pages, great condition.

Washington signs an Act of Congress...

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 21, 1796 



* President George Washington



The middle of page 2 has "An Act" of Congress for providing money to defray the costs of putting into effect the treaty with Algiers. It is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.

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Washington on the Treaty of San Lorenzo...

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 6, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Pinckney's Treaty of San Lorenzo



Page 2 has a letter to the House concerning ratification of the Treaty of San Lorenzo, signed: Geo. Washington. Then "An Act" of Congress providing relief to soldiers injured or disabled in the military, also signed: Go. Washington.

Included a... See More