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Troubles between England & Spain... A 1624 newsbook "from heaven"...
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VOX COELI, OR, NEWES FROM HEAVEN..., London, 1624* Troubles between England & Spain
* A 1624 newsbook "from heaven"
This is an interesting newsbook, or perhaps better defined as a political pamphlet, with the extended title reading: "...or a consultation there held by the high and mighty princes, King Hen. 8 King Edw.6 Prince Henry, Queene Mary, Queene Elizabeth and Quee... See More $3,750.00
Effects of the Plague... executed for "coyning"...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, March 29, 1666* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the plague
Front page news from "Spain" includes: "The Queen of Spain in Acknowledgment of the good services and fidelity of the Servants and Family of the Late King....".
From "Venice" is a report stating, in part: "We have very great probability that our Fleet by ... See More $425.00
London reports on the Great Plague of Europe...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 2-6, 1666World history notes that 1666 was perhaps the most "dismal" year of the 17th century, as the Great Plague ravaged England & other portions of Europe but most notably the crowded city of London where it is estimated up to 100,000 people succumbed to the plague, about 20% of the city's population. But many other cities of England s... See More $675.00
The Great Fire of London...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 * The Great Fire of London
* The Great Plague
One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was ext... See More $1,350.00
From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England. This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue, from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Printed on high quality rag paper. Very nice condi... See More
$150.00
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette over 340 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 22, 1667* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Deal" that says: "This Afternoon arrived here two ships from Virginia, one from Barbadoes, two from Lisbon, and about tw... See More $140.00
St. Christophers...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 29, 1667 * 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of St. Christophers
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "London" mentioning the arrival of two ships "...... See More $135.00
The Virginia Fleet...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated September 5, 1667.* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of The Virginia Fleet
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A report on the reverse from "Plymouth" says: "The Virginia Fleet sailed from ... See More $135.00
Bound for New England...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE from London, England, dated October 3, 1667.
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century bound for New England
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report mentions, in part that: "...Several Merchants touched here, and are again put to Sea
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$135.00
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century bound for New England
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report mentions, in part that: "...Several Merchants touched here, and are again put to Sea
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette Over 340 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 26, 1668* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report from "Plymouth" mentions that: "...Several ships intending for New-found-land, Barbados, New-England and other places, that could n... See More $132.00
Abundance of fish near Newfoundland...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 16, 1668* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century abundance of fish near Newfoundland
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Waymouth" stating that: "Several vessels arriving here from Na... See More $135.00
Sailing of ships...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 20, 1668* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The front page has news from Falmouth: "Yesterday went out to sea from this Harbor, the Constant Katherine for the Barbadoes, and the Prudent Mary for Leghorn, in... See More $90.00
17th century mention of Barbados and Virginia...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1668* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of Barbados and Virginia
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Bristol" that says: "...lately arrived in this Port...ships from... See More $127.00
Bridgetwon, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 6, 1668* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in ... See More $125.00
Four Century Set of London Gazette's...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: * October 30, 1671 (338 yrs, old); October 8, 1771 (238 yrs old); October 6, 1871 (138 yrs old) & November 2, 1971 (38 yrs. old).
These issues contain news of the day, lots of royal related news.
This tit... See More $165.00
Oldest newspaper in the world... From the decade after the plague...
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LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue, from the decade after the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Printed on high quality rag paper. Very nice condition..
Background:
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World's Oldest Newspaper 1674 Gazette Over 330 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 13, 1674* Oldest continuously published newspaper in the world
This single sheet issue is over 330 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. A complete new... See More $77.00
World's Oldest NEWSPAPER 1674 Gazette 316 YEARS OLD...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, December 21, 1674 * OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY PUBLISHED NEWSPAPER IN THE WORLD...
* Interesting ads from Europe...
This single sheet issue is 333 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began... See More $73.00
Birth of Louis, Dauphin of France...
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LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1682* Louis de France, Duke of Bourgogne born
A report from "Paris" on the reverse begins: "The sixth instant about 10 at night the Dauphiness was (to the great joy of this Court) brought to bed of a young Prince who is called Duke of Burgundy..." and a bit more about the news of his birth and the "publick joy".
Thi... See More $57.00
Louis XIV hurt while hunting...
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LONDON GAZETTE, August 30, 1683 * Louis XIV of France
* 17th century original reading
A back page report from "Paris" about an injury sustained by Louis XIV (the Sun King) says: "On Thursday last the King Hunting in Fontainebleau Forest, had a very ill fall; and it was thought at first he had broke his Arm, but it was only put out at the Elbow, which was ... See More $54.00
Algernon Sydney guilty of treason ... conspired to kill King Charles II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, November 22, 1683 * Algernon Sydney guilty of treason
* King Charles II murder plot
The reverse has a brief but historic report about the trial of Algernon Sydney, the famous English politician and political theorist, and opponent of absolute monarchies.
Sydney ultimately became involved in a plot to assassinate King Charles II. He was l... See More $150.00
Just after the death of King Charles II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 9-12, 1684 A nice issue concerning the death of King Charles II, who just died a few days earlier on Feb. 6. This is the first issue of this title published after the Feb. 9 announcement of the king's death.About half of the ftpg. is taken up with a report which begins: "For as much as it hath pleased Almighty God lately to call unto his infinite ... See More $145.00
Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685 This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph preface reading: "This day being the Festival of St. George, the Coronation of their sacred Majes
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$1,250.00
Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 23, 1685 * Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II
* 17th century original
The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page report and letter from the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, expressing their loyalty to the new king (King James II) upon his ascension to the throne after the death of his brother, K... See More $195.00
The Rye House Plot...
Proclamation of King James II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 27, 1685 The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page Proclamation of King James II regarding the summons for potential traitors involved in the historic Rye House Plot. Details of this famous conspiracy may be found at: http://www.archive.org/stream/secrethistoryofr00tank (copy and paste link into your browser). The te... See More
$220.00
World's Oldest NEWSPAPER - 1686 Gazette 320 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 20, 1686* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 320 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great condition. Made of rag paper which was used back in the day (no wood pulp).
The reverse h... See More $74.00
Reference to the death of King James II of England...
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THE LONDON INTELLIGENCE, London, England, February 5, 1688-9* Very rare item
* 17th century original
A single sheet newspaper containing a nice back page petition supporting the ascent to the Throne by the Prince of Orange and "His Royal Consort the Princess". Ironically there is a report from London stating: "The Prayers for the late K. James II are omitted in the Chappel... See More $222.00
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1688 Gazette 320 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 26, 1688* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is 321 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in good condition. Made of rag paper which was used back in the day (no wood pulp).
Fine and very early news... See More $60.00
Proclamation by William & Mary... King James VII forfeits the throne of Scotland...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 8, 1689 Most of a ftpg. column is taken up with: "By the King & Queen (William & Mary), A PROCLAMATION, Requiring the Discovery and Bringing in of Arms lately Embezzled." The bkpg. has an item from Edinburgh which begins: "The Committee for settling the government have unanimously agreed, that the throne of Scotland is vacant, the ... See More
$135.00
King's Proclamation concerning seamen...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 27, 1700 Three-quarters of the front page is taken up with: "By The King, A PROCLAMATION For Encouraging Mariners, Seamen, and Landmen, to Enter themselves on Board His Majesties Ships of War.." The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with various reports from Europe.Complete as a single sheet newspaper, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, great condition.... See More $38.00
World's Oldest Newspaper 1696 Gazette over 310 years old....
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, March 8, 1696* Over 310 years old
This single sheet issue is 312 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great condition. Made of rag paper which was used back in the day (no wood pulp). Fine and very early newspaper. Can easily b... See More $50.00
Silver Shipped From The West Indies...
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LONDON GAZETTE, May 10, 1697 A ftpg. report from "Madrid" says: "The Indulto upon the Silver and other Merchandizes brought home in the last Fleet form the West-Indies, is not yet setled, and...the ships have not begun to unlade; the King demands 800000 Pieces of Eight, for the whole, and thePersons concerned offer 200000." Singlesheet, occassional foxing.
$62.00
Early Italy in 1714....
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THE POST-BOY, London, January 21, 1713-14.
* Palermo, Italy
* Sicily
A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were
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$75.00
* Palermo, Italy
* Sicily
A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were
The death of the 4th Lord Baltimore... Colonial appointments...
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THE POST BOY, London, England, April 19, 1715 * 4th Baron Baltimore death...
* Benedict Leonard Calvert...
Contains a brief front page mention of the death of the 4th Lord Baltimore ( Benedict Leonard Calvert).
Also included are two New-England (American Colony) appointments. single sheet issue in very nice condition.
source: wikipedia: Benedict Leonard Calvert, 4... See More $68.00
Over 290 years old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE dated August 24, 1710* 18th Century original
This single sheet issue is over 290 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more.
This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The front page has an address "To t... See More $34.00
King Lewis XV and Duke Orleans...
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THE POST BOY, London, England, September 8, 1715* King Lewis XV
* Duke of Orleans
* Rare title w/ masthead engravings
The front page has letters from King Lewis XV of France & the Duke Orleans Regent of France to the States General of Holland, respectively signed in type: Louis and Philippe d'Orleans.
A single sheet with two engravings in the masthead. Archival mend to a tear in t... See More $45.00
World's oldest newspaper...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated February 24, 1722.* 18th Century original
This issue is 280 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring abou... See More $26.00
World's Oldest Newspaper 1722 Gazette Over 285 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, November 17, 1722* 18th Century original
This issue is over 285 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by ... See More $28.00
World's Oldest Newspaper 1723 Gazette 285 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, January 21, 1723* 18th Century original
This single sheet issue is over 285 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring... See More $28.00
World's Oldest Newspaper 1729... 280 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 14, 1729* 18th Century original
This SINGLE SHEET issue is 280 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about ... See More $24.00
Attempt to blow up the King and Queen...
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DAILY POST, London, November 17, 1731* Attempt to kill the King and Queen
* 18th century UK original
On the front page under "London" is a report that says: "On Monday Night last a Tobacconist near the Church of St. Clement Danes, was committed to Newgate by a Warrant...for laying a Barrel of Gun Powder under a Bridge near Parsons-Green, with Intent to have blown up their M... See More $46.00
World's Oldest newspaper 1733 Gazette 270 years old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 26, 1733 * 18th Century original
* News from London
This single sheet issue is 275 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A ... See More $22.00
Making deals with a pirate...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1733* From the third year of its existence
* Angria the pirate
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, ... See More $28.00
World's Oldest Newspaper 1734 Gazette 270 Years Old...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, May 7, 1734* 18th Century original
This single sheet issue is 270+ years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about 7 ... See More $21.00
King James II Bio...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England. This magazine is dated: October, 1734 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported including a short biography on King James II. This issu... See More
$20.00
World's Oldest NEWSPAPER 1735 Gazette 273 YEARS OLD...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 16, 1735 * 18th Century original...
* Interesting/various news and ads from Europe...
This single sheet issue is 273 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with ... See More $23.00
CaptainTurpin turns pirate...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1735* Nice 18th century British magazine
* The early silk industry in Georgia
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" i... See More $45.00
Georgia & the Carolinas to be invaded...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1737* Early 18th century British magazine
* Georgia & the Carolinas to be invaded
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 "magazi... See More $37.00
American Indies...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1738 * Early 18th century British magazine
* Early Masonic item
* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish
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 peri... See More $60.00
Treatment in the West Indies... Early Masonic item...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1738
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Early Masonic item
* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish
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 peri
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$55.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Early Masonic item
* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish
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 peri