Coffee House (UK)
Coffee House (UK)
A 325+ year old newspaper...
Item #120730
January 1, 1680
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.
Rare, variant title from the 1600's...
Item #550528
July 16, 1680
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
From the 1600's... A Woman Publisher!
Handsome, 300+ year old newspaper...
Item #600518
January 1, 1682
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1682
A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 300+ year old date clearly visible in the dateline.
* 17th century original... an uncommon title
* Woman ... See More
From the 1600's...
Handsome, 300+ year old newspaper...
Item #601055
January 1, 1686
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1684-1686
A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 300+ year old date clearly visible in the dateline.
Note: This issues were published by Charles Brome... See More
Cardinal Richlieu 3...
Item #558929
July 24, 1691
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
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #562606
March 14, 1693
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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This newspaper was done in question/answer format. Among the questions are: "If there be any such Creatures as Pigmies, where d
A 1693 ad for the book on the Salem witch trials...
Item #597649
June 3, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, January 3, 1692
* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
The back page has an ad concerning the Salem witch trials, which only rarely was mentioned in any form in period newspapers. Never have I seen a news account, as book advertisements of the period have been the only reference I have seen. The ad reads: "Th... See More
On the Salem witch trials... from the 1600's...
Item #599368
June 20, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, June 20,1693 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 I have ever seen with any reference to the famous witch trials at Salem, Massachusetts. A fascinating and very uncommon item.
A quarto-size single sheet in unusually nice ... See More
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #558742
September 16, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, September 16, 1693 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 Salem, Massachusetts. A unique and very uncommon item (see).
Measures 7 3/4 by 12 1/2 inches, nice... See More
Over 300 years old...
Item #120350
January 1, 1695
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 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 newspaper prin... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
January 1, 1704
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.
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
Item #120202
January 1, 1708
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
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #207535
January 1, 1708
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
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #548857
January 1, 1708
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708
* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
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 o... See More
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #591370
April 15, 1708
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, April 15, 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 &q... See More
One of the less common, early titles...
Item #597162
May 19, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, May 19, 1708
* Rare 18th century title
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. By Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Content is discussion of various topics as listed just above the dateline. Unusual & seldom found. 12 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches. Minor archival mend on the reverse, very nice co
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* Rare 18th century title
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. By Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Content is discussion of various topics as listed just above the dateline. Unusual & seldom found. 12 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches. Minor archival mend on the reverse, very nice co
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
Item #577426
July 14, 1708
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
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
Item #548890
August 13, 1708
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. The British Apollo appeared twice a week until issue 79, and then three times a week.
A popular paper edited... See More
The famous "Tatler" newspaper...
Item #578347
September 1, 1709
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
Famous title from the early 1700's...
Item #120185
January 1, 1711
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.
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #120488
January 1, 1711
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.
Spectator newspaper famed ADDISON & STEELE .....
Item #600712
September 19, 1712
THE SPECTATOR, London, September 19, 1712
* Addison & Steele
* Uncommon title from the early 18th century
This is a single sheet newspaper, one of the more famous of the 18th century titles, and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition save for close cutting along the left margin. Done in editorial format, measures about 8.5 by 13 inches. This does have a small hole which does ... See More
Rare & short-lived British newspaper...
Item #559137
January 1, 1713
THE GUARDIAN, London, England UK, January, 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 an... See More
Early 1700's... Quite uncommon from London...
Item #120195
January 1, 1723
THE TRUE BRITON, London, 1723 A quite uncommon single sheet 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.
From the second year of publication...
Item #207287
July 1, 1732
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1732 The issue begins with 33 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 Daily Courant, Universal Spectator, Applebee's Journal, Weekly Register, London Journal, Fog's Journal, The Craftsman, The Free Briton, and more. Thes... See More
The new colony of Georgia...
Item #209137
October 1, 1732
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1732 The issue begins with ten pages of "Debates in Last Session of Parliament", followed by 29 pages of "Weekly Essays in October". This section has various reports from the many newspapers in England including the Daily Courant, Universal Spectator, Applebee's Journal, Weekly Register, London Journal, Fog's Journal,... See More
Item #208903
January 1, 1733
THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1733-34 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 ... See More
A title rarely offered...
Item #590146
August 25, 1733
THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, August 25, 1733 A very early and uncommon title from England. Various news of the day with the back page filled with ads. Four pages, small folio size, water staining near the spine, generally nice condition.
Rare 18th century title....
Item #595223
March 2, 1734
THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 2, 1734 A very uncommon & early title we have only seen once in our 35+ 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, water staining & some foxing.
Settling Georgia...
Item #540117
March 1, 1735
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1735
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "A Custom with Portuguese Ladies" "Coffee House Politicians" "Of Mad Dogs" "In Praise of Dogs, a Poem" "Of Female Slander" "Immorality of Several Popes" "Reaso... See More
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