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Item from Catalog 194 (released for January, 2012)...

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
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Rare, variant title from the 1600's...
550528   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
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Cardinal Richlieu 3...
558929   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
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On the Salem witch trials...
120069   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
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Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
562606  
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
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$46.00
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One of the earliest periodicals in English...
560644   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
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A book on the Salem witch trials...
553691   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
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Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
558742   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
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Item from Catalog 194 (released for January, 2012)...

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.

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$39.00
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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
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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
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Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
207535   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
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Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
548857   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
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Item from Catalog 195 (released for February, 2012)...

Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
586810   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.

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$56.00
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Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
577426   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
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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
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The famous "Tatler" newspaper...
578347   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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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208903   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
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"In Praise of Dogs", a Poem...
540117   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
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