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* Cardinal Richlieu 3
* Very rare 17th century title
A quite uncommon newspaper done in question/answer format, whereby a topic, or topics, are raised and then discussed. The topics indicated under the masthead in this issue is 1. The force of French Gold 2. The manner of the bribing ... See More $86.00
The back page has an advertisement for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WTICHES..." 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 unique and very uncommon item! A quarto-size singlesheet with a ... See More $325.00
* Very rare & early 17th century issue
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 using a question/answer format, & one of the earliest periodicals in English.
Content includes a page 2 question: "...the Reason why Water shal... See More $50.00
"This is to give notice that Mr. Increase and Mr. Cotton Mather's New Discourse concerning the New England WITCHES and WITCHCRAFTS are now arriv'd..." with more, and ending with: &q... See More $325.00
* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
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 Sa... See More $375.00
A single sheet news... See More $39.00
* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a we... See More $65.00
Defoe's &qu... See More $56.00
This newspaper existed for less than 4 years. Readers were invited to send in questions on any subject whats... See More $38.00
* Uncommon title - short lived
* Early 18th century original
The British Apollo appeared twice a week unt... See More $38.00
* Rare, early 18th century title
This newspaper was founded in 1709 by Richard Steele, who used the nom de plume "Isaac Bickerstaff, Esquire", the first such consistently adopted journalistic persona. Steele's idea was to publish the news and gossip heard in London coffeehouses, hence the title, leaving the subject of politics to the news... See More $45.00
* Rare 18th century title
* Addison & Steele fame
This was a very short-lived newspaper published in London from March 12 to October 1, 1713. It was founded by Richard Steele and featured contributions from Joseph Addison, Thomas Tickell and Ambrose Philips. Steele and Addison had previously collaborated on the Tatler a... See More $38.00
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THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1733 A very uncommon & early title we have not previously seen in our 30+ years in this business. The four pages contain various news from London & elsewhere, plus letters and some advertisements which take up the entire back page. Measures about 10 by 13 1/2 inches, some staining or browning, wear at the margins. The photo below is &qu... See More
$53.00
* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
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 tid... See More $48.00
A 325+ year old newspaper...
120730
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME, OR THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, 1680-1683 An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which had a short life before being suppressed. Measures 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in great condition. The issue shown in the photo is generic; the issue you receive will have a similar but different date from the years noted.
$31.00
Rare, variant title from the 1600's...
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THE ANTI-ROMAN PACQUET OR MEMOIRS OF POPES & POPERY, London, dated July 16, 1680. A quite scarce, variant title of the "Weekly Packet of Advice from Rome or the History of Popery" as found in item #120730 (http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/120730?acl=165522799), which had a short life before being suppressed. Measures about 7 by 9 inches, complete in 8 pages with the back lea... See More
$64.00
Cardinal Richlieu 3...
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MERCURIUS REFORMATUS, OR THE NEW OBSERVATOR, London, England, July 24, 1691 * Cardinal Richlieu 3
* Very rare 17th century title
A quite uncommon newspaper done in question/answer format, whereby a topic, or topics, are raised and then discussed. The topics indicated under the masthead in this issue is 1. The force of French Gold 2. The manner of the bribing ... See More $86.00
On the Salem witch trials...
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, 1693 (with Salem witch trials ad)The back page has an advertisement for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WTICHES..." 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 unique and very uncommon item! A quarto-size singlesheet with a ... See More $325.00
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
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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
... See More
$46.00
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. Among the questions are: "If there be any such Creatures as Pigmies, where d
One of the earliest periodicals in English...
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, May 27,1693* Very rare & early 17th century issue
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 using a question/answer format, & one of the earliest periodicals in English.
Content includes a page 2 question: "...the Reason why Water shal... See More $50.00
A book on the Salem witch trials...
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, June 3, 1693 The back page of this issue has a terrific advertisement for the publication of a book concerning the Salem witch trials, with the ad beginning: "This is to give notice that Mr. Increase and Mr. Cotton Mather's New Discourse concerning the New England WITCHES and WITCHCRAFTS are now arriv'd..." with more, and ending with: &q... See More $325.00
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
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THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, September 16, 1693 * Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
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 Sa... See More $375.00
Over 300 years old...
120350
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton from London, England, dated 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 news... See More $39.00
A variant and short-lived title...
120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common than it. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches.
$36.00
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
120202
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is 1708. The British Apollo appeared twice a week until issue 79, and then three times a week. A popular paper edite... See More
$28.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
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A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny orig... See More
$61.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
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A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708.* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a we... See More $65.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
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A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, April 8, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is: "...one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known, works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical. It had a tiny original print run of just 400, making this a very rare title.Defoe's &qu... See More $56.00
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
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THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is July 14, 1708.This newspaper existed for less than 4 years. Readers were invited to send in questions on any subject whats... See More $38.00
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
548890
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is August 13, 1708. * Uncommon title - short lived
* Early 18th century original
The British Apollo appeared twice a week unt... See More $38.00
The famous "Tatler" newspaper...
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THE TATLER, London, Sept. 1, 1709 * Rare, early 18th century title
This newspaper was founded in 1709 by Richard Steele, who used the nom de plume "Isaac Bickerstaff, Esquire", the first such consistently adopted journalistic persona. Steele's idea was to publish the news and gossip heard in London coffeehouses, hence the title, leaving the subject of politics to the news... See More $45.00
Famous title from the early 1700's...
120185
THE SPECTATOR, London, 1711-1712 (untrimmed) One of the most famous of the early newspapers & by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, some foxing, single sheet. The image shown is representative of the condition and look of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary but will be dated within 1711 or 1712. Note: No red ink stamps are present.
$40.00
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
120488
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-1712 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches.
$36.00
Rare & short-lived British newspaper...
559137
THE GUARDIAN, London, England UK, May 16, 1713 * Rare 18th century title
* Addison & Steele fame
This was a very short-lived newspaper published in London from March 12 to October 1, 1713. It was founded by Richard Steele and featured contributions from Joseph Addison, Thomas Tickell and Ambrose Philips. Steele and Addison had previously collaborated on the Tatler a... See More $38.00
Early 1700's... Quite uncommon from London...
120195
THE TRUE BRITON, London, 1723 A quite uncommon singlesheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead, a bit larger than most from of this period. Wide margins at the top and right, nice condition. The photo below is "generic" however the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1723.
$36.00
"In Praise of Dogs", a Poem...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1735 (last issue for this date within our archives).* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
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 tid... See More $48.00
