Martha's Vineyard...
Item #647977
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1736 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 "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Among... See More
American affairs...
Item #647976
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1784 Among the articles are: "Causes of the Increase of Villainy" "Doubts Started Relative to the Gunpowder Plot" "Complete List of Stamps Alphabetically Digested" which takes over 4 pages; "Summary of Proceedings in the Fourth Session of the Present Parliament" which takes 14 pages; and even more.Near t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #647894
May 24, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 24, 1669
* 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, measuring 6 1/2 by... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #647893
December 14, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 14, 1674
* 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, measuring 6 1... See More
The will and funeral of Samuel Johnson...
Item #647780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1784 Among the articles are: "Abstract of the Will of the late Justice Russell" which includes a full page plate of him (see photos). Also: "A Biographical Sketch of Dr. Samuel Johnson" which takes 12 pages; and "Antiquities in London Described", "Dr. Johnson's Will & the Ceremonial of his funer... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #647453
November 26, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, November 26, 1674
* 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, measuring 6 1... See More
The will and funeral of Samuel Johnson...
Item #647237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1784 Among the articles are: "Abstract of the Will of the late Justice Russell" which includes a full page plate of him (see photos). Also: "A Biographical Sketch of Dr. Samuel Johnson" which takes 12 pages; and "Antiquities in London Described", "Dr. Johnson's Will & the Ceremonial of his funeral... See More
Captain James Cook in the South Pacific... Early balloon flights...
Item #647236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1784 Among the items in this issue is a continued article of over 4 1/2 pages on: "Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" which is a tremendous amount of detail on his journey through the South Pacific from August 12 thru early November, 1777.There is also an article on an early balloon flight by Blanchard with a dateli... See More
The year of the Stamp Act repeal... red-inked tax stamp...
Item #647215
THE PUBLIC ADVERTISER, London, December 18, 1766 A very nice, four page, folio size newspaper with the emphasis being on advertising, as the title would suggest. However, there are some news reports throughout, and page 3 has a partial red-inked tax stamp. Complete in four pages in nice condition.
An "Extraordinary" issue from 1735...
Item #647209
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, being the "Extraordinary" edition which followed the July, 1735 issue--rarely found. See the photo for the title/index page which includes a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. Most of this issue is taken up with: "Several Poems upon Life, Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell...", plus content on "Proceedings and Debates in the First Se... See More
Concern for the Loyalists remaining in America at the end of the war...
Item #647205
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1782 Near the beginning are 7 pages of "Summary of Proceedings in the Second Session of the Present Parliament". Near the back is a full page headed: "American News" which has a document headed: "Copy of an Address to the King's Commissioners for Restoring Peace, Presented by a Committee Chosen by ... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #647204
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a geat foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is: ... See More
Nice account of the Battle of the Wabash...
Item #647203
February 1, 1792
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1792 Among the articles are: "Hardy's Translation of the Epistle to the Hebrews" "Publications Relative to the Relief of Roman Catholicks" "Insurrection of the Negroes in St. Domingo" which takes nearly 4 pages; "Probable Consequences of the Revolution in France" "Proceedings of the National As... See More
Much reflection on the prior year... Ethan Allen...
Item #647202
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781 Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The American out posts at Newark & Elizabeth-town were surprized & the men made prisoners...American post of John's House on the White Plains was attacked when 40 men were killed & 97 taken. Another American ... See More
Concern for the Loyalists remaining in America at the end of the war...
Item #647201
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1782 Near the beginning are 7 pages of "Summary of Proceedings in the Second Session of the Present Parliament". Near the back is a full page headed: "American News" which has a document headed: "Copy of an Address to the King's Commissioners for Restoring Peace, Presented by a Committee Chosen by ... See More
Sir Francis Drake... Numismatic interest...
Item #647199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1740
Most of a page is taken up with two charts headed: "Monies and Coins of Asia and Africa" with subheads: "Accounts Are Kept" and "Coins their Value" (see photos) with a related article on the facing page.
A notable set of articles has "Life of Sir Francis Drake Continued--He Begins his
... See More
Most of a page is taken up with two charts headed: "Monies and Coins of Asia and Africa" with subheads: "Accounts Are Kept" and "Coins their Value" (see photos) with a related article on the facing page.
A notable set of articles has "Life of Sir Francis Drake Continued--He Begins his
A Free Thinker's Religion... On Conjugal Love...
Item #647194
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1732 The issue begins with 26 pages of "A View of the Weekly Disputes & Essays in this Month". This section has various reports from the many newspapers in England including the London Journal, The Craftsman, Applebee's Journal, Universal Spectator, Fog's Journal, the Free Briton, the Weekly Register, and more. These newspa... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #647193
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a geat foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is: ... See More
With a variant title attached...
Item #647167
October 3, 1679
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, October 3, 1679
* Newspaper from the 17th century
* Rare variant title
An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Protestant Courant" which is quite unusual as virtually all others we've encountered were titled &... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #647156
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
Early report from America... Boston...
Item #647107
October 8, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 8, 1767
* Colonial era original
* Early report from America
An inside page has: "America -- Boston, New England" (see images).
The back page has: "Translation of a Letter from M. De Voltaire to the Russian Ambassador at Paris". The back page also has a report from Corsica.
The balance of the issue is taken up with various r... See More
Early America... Cherokee and Creek Indian content...
Item #647106
October 6, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 6, 1767 An inside page has an item from: "America -- Annapolis in Maryland" (see). The same page has items concerning New Orleans, Pensacola, and situations with the Cherokee and Creek Indians (see).
The balance of the issue is taken up with various reports from Europe from just 8 years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Many adver... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #647080
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Colonists discuss altering the non-importation agreement...
Item #647079
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1770 The reverse of the title page is filled with: "American Affairs" with reports from Jamaica, South Carolina, Boston, and New York. The report from Boston hints of the growing tensions between England and the colonies with: "...the Assembly at Boston...members refused to proceed to business while under the influence of the milit... See More
The British take Quebec...
Item #647077
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1760 A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War period 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 "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907... See More
American Indies... early masonic...
Item #647076
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1738 One of the articles within begins: "I have orders...the British subjects complain in the strongest manner of the oblique ways & unjust means which the Spanish officers in the West Indies make use of for condemning & confiscating their ships..." with more, taking almost an entire pg. (see photos for portions).Among t... See More
Nice map of a part of London...
Item #647042
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1753 This issue begins with: "Some Account of the New Roads in Surry from Westminster Bridge" which is accompanied by a very nice foldout map measuring 10 by 14 1/2 inches, showing the south side of the River Thames but includes the Tower of London as well as portions of Westminster, plus both London Bridge & Westminster Bridge (see ph... See More
On the founding of Savannah, Georgia...
Item #647039
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1733 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Of National Virtue" "Of Rights, Natural and Civil" "Of Laws about going to Church, Free Thinking & Toleration" "Madness and Folly" "A Scheme for Excising Tobacco and Wine Palliated" "South Sea Company's Petition" and more... See More
Article on electricity with Ben Franklin mention... The American pelican with a print...
Item #647037
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1750 Perhaps the most notable item is: "A Curious Remark on Electricity, from a Gentleman in America, whose ingenious Letters on this Subject will soon be published in a separate Pamphlet...", which includes an extract of a letter by Benjamin Franklin (see hyperlink).Other articles include:"A Probable Cure for the Bite of a... See More
Wide range of interesting content...
Item #647036
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1752 Items of interest as noted in the table of content include: "Spruce Beer, how made in North America" "Account of the Acts concerning Coroners" "Piety of Mahometans""Description of the Island of Minorca" "A Militia Preferable to Any Regular Troops" "Hydrophobia cured by Excessive Bl... See More
Concerning the Stamp Act...
Item #647035
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1765 Near the back under: "Remarkable Events" is a report of ships arriving at Philadelphia: "...with the stamps on board for Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, when several citizens assembled in order to consider ways and means for preventing the stamp act taking place in that province..." with more (see images). Furthe... See More
Washington's letter to the English historian Catherine Macaulay...
Item #647034
February 1, 1786
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1786 Among the articles are: "Skeleton of Henry the First Doubted" "Original Letters of Gen. Washington & Mrs. Macaulay" "Moral & Intellectual Excellence of the Fair Sex" and so much more.
Near the back is "Foreign Intelligence" which includes news items from the Caribbean (see images) plus "Ame... See More
Boundary disputes over Georgia, Florida and Carolina...
Item #647033
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1737 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Why Riots fewer but More Dangerous in Scotland than England" "England Easier to be Conquer'd than Scotland" "Address to Ladies who Wear White Stockings" and more. One of the articles is titled: "Of The Colony of Georgia" and begins: "... See More
Botany Bay... Rules for servants... Indian skirmishes in America...
Item #647032
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1786 Inside has nearly a full page relating to Botany Bay being established as a penal colony, headed: "The Botany Bay Business Defended" which is a critical response to the lengthy Botany Bay discussion in the previous issue (see Gentleman's Magazine for November, 1786). One bit mentions: "...they have now comfortable beds. Former... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #646783
June 16, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 10, 1757, July 12, 1763, June 16, 1767, June 24, 1769, & April 14, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures ab... See More
Item #646774
October 14, 1797
IPSWICH JOURNAL, England, Oct. 14, 1797 Various reports from Europe, a wealth of ads. Four pages, very nice condition.
Item #646771
June 1, 1771
BINGLEY'S JOURNAL OR UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, London, June 1, 1771 Mostly news from England & elsewhere in Europe but he bkpg. has news headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, Philadelphia, and Quebec (see).
Four pages, folio size, nice condition.
Quite rare & early newspaper...
Item #646770
April 29, 1736
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 29, 1736 This is a very rare title, and early as well for a folio-size newspaper (measures 9 3/4 by 14 3/4 in.).
This title only published for 4 years. A few essays plus news of the day.
Complete in four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. A rare opportunity to add a scarce title to your 18th century coll... See More
The King pardons deserters...
Item #646769
November 26, 1796
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 26, 1796 Half of the ftpg. text is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION For Pardoning such Deserters from His Majesty's Marine Forces as shall return into His Majesty's Service on or Before the 31st Day of December...".
Ten pages, 7 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, some margin foxing, good condition.
Item #646768
November 12, 1772
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL OR UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, London, Nov. 12, 1772 The back page has a: "...letter form an Officer of the 59th Regiment of foot, dated at Halifax in Nova Scotia..." which has some reference to America (see).
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the ftpg., very nice condition.
Rare 17th century title....
Item #646765
April 25, 1691
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, April 25, 1691 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. Question 5 on pg. 2 is: "What is the cause of Earthquakes?" with one hypothesis discounted: "...that wind having casually got into the caverns of the earth should by its struggling to ... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #646750
December 31, 1843
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, December 31, 1743. This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America&qu... See More
Six issues from the end of the Revolutionary War with minor American content...
Item #646711
July 4, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a lot of six issues from 1782, each with minor American content. Eight pages, each, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, good condition.
An early newspaper from 1644...
Item #646706
August 27, 1644
GAZETTE, Paris, France, Aug. 27, 1644 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 embellished, as well as the first le... See More
Some fine colonial content...
Item #646677
September 29, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Sept. 29 (1768) This "extraordinary" issue was printed between the normal weekly printing schedule when news was received which warranted this special edition. The year is not in the dateline but is at the top of pages 2, 3 & 4.
Page 2 has an item reading: "We hear that the Privy Council have been lately greatly divided on the measures ... See More
Setting the precedent for the inaugural ceremonies...
Item #646673
May 5, 1789
THE SALEM MERCURY, Massachusetts, May 5, 1789 A terrific issue from the beginning days of the United States, with page 2 reporting on the formal reception of Washington to Philadelphia en-route to his inauguration in New York a few days later. Then page 3 begins with the very detailed account of his arrival in New York City, beginning: "This day, at about half after 2 o'clock, the P... See More
A very rare, early newspaper...
Item #646620
August 21, 1688
PUBLICK OCCURRENCES TRULY STATED, London, August 21, 1688 In our over 40 years of dealing in rare newspapers, we have only once encountered this title. Only 34 issues of this newspaper were ever published.
A single sheet issue, 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches; nice, untrimmed margins. A very rare opportunity for a very rare newspaper.
Execution of Admiral Byng... Voltaire on the Jews...
Item #646578
March 1, 1757
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1757 Inside has a continuation of the article: "Voltaire's Essay on the Jews" which takes over 4 pages. Also a detailed article on the defense of Admiral Byng in his court martial case of having failed to relieve a besieged British garrison during the Battle of Minorca at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. Near the back is: "Adm... See More
Battle of Alamance... with canal map & falcon print...
Item #646576
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1771 The key content in this issue is inside the title page, headed: "American Affairs" being a report on what most historians describe as the first shedding of blood of the war for American independence. A report from: "Newburn, North Carolina" [New Bern], states in part: "His Excellency, the Governor, having reached Hil... See More
Concerns about the Jay Treaty...
Item #646564
August 20, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Aug. 20, 1795 Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with an installment of: "Vindication of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce & Navigation with Great Britain" which was the controversial Jay Treaty. Pg. 3 has an item mentioning: "...our country will be involved in difficulties. Some say an embargo will take place."
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
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