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Newsbook from 1660... Pirates; Oliver Cromwell; the king's scaffold builder...
Item #582942
November 29, 1660
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Nov. 29, 1660 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see)
Although we have offered several newsbooks in r... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #542095
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 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 extremely small, this title certainly being the most signi... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #561779
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666 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 extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.
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From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
Item #215833
January 1, 1667
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
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette over 340 Years Old...
Item #556124
April 22, 1667
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
The Virginia Fleet...
Item #556738
September 5, 1667
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
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette Over 340 Years Old...
Item #556003
March 26, 1668
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
Abundance of fish near Newfoundland...
Item #556740
July 16, 1668
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
Sailing of ships...
Item #558431
July 20, 1668
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
17th century mention of Barbados and Virginia...
Item #556741
August 3, 1668
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
Bridgetwon, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
Item #556742
August 6, 1668
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
Four Century Set of London Gazette's...
Item #558743
March 4, 1671
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
Rare & early title...
Item #558793
July 14, 1682
THE LONDON MERCURY, London, England, July 14, 1682 A very difficult title to find. The back page has a report of the king arriving from Windsor. Other news reports from throughout Europe, including military and political events.
A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 12 1/4 inches, wide, untrimmed margins and is in quite nice condition save for a minor archival mend on page 2.
Birth of Louis, Dauphin of France...
Item #552102
August 3, 1682
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
Algernon Sydney guilty of treason ... conspired to kill King Charles II...
Item #552196
November 22, 1683
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
Just after the death of King Charles II...
Item #554618
February 12, 1684
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
Death of King Charles II...
Item #561261
February 19, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 19, 1684 The front page has a report from Edinburgh mentioning the arrival of: "...the most sorrowful news of the death of our late Gracious Sovereign..." and also on the front page is a document beginning: "For as much as it hath pleased the Almighty God to call CHARLES the Second...from a Temporary Crown to inherit an Eternal in the Heav... See More
On the death of King Charles II...
Item #558778
April 20, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 20, 1685
* Death of King Charles II
* In a British newspaper
All of the front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with various addresses to King James II concerning the death of King Charles II who died in February (see). The back page has a list of those who won in a recent election which includes "Samuel Pepys, Esq.". Pe... See More
Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
Item #219454
April 27, 1685
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 Ma
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Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II...
Item #556805
July 23, 1685
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
Proclamation of King James II... The Rye House Plot...
Item #556806
July 27, 1685
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
Loyalty to King James II in the invasion of William of Orange...
Item #581198
October 11, 1688
THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 11, 1688 This was from the time of the "Glorious Revolution" in England, when the Catholic throne of James II was being threatened by the Dutch Protestant William of Orange, who ultimately, along with his British wife, Mary Stuart, would soon become joint British sovereigns William and Mary.
The front page contains a notable letter reading in part: &quo... See More
Pledging the support of the King in the coming invasion...
Item #581195
October 15, 1688
THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 15, 1688 This was from the time of the "Glorious Revolution" in England, when the Catholic throne of James II was being threatened by the Dutch Protestant William of Orange, who ultimately, along with his British wife, Mary Stuart, would soon become joint British sovereigns William and Mary.
The front page begins with the king in a conciliatory mood wit... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #576512
January 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, January, 1694
* Rare 17th century original
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrence... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #576606
February 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1694
* Rare 17th century periodical
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private ... See More
Rare 17th century title from England... Death of the Queen Mary of England...
Item #576607
March 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, March, 1694
* Rare 17th century title
* Queen Mary II death
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and ... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #576637
June 1, 1694
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, June, 1694
* Rare 17th century periodical
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #577006
December 1, 1695
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, December, 1695
* Rare 17th century English title
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Privat... See More
Item #217252
January 21, 1714
THE POST-BOY, London, January 21, 1713-14 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 two calendars in use at the time. O
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Pirates, and Edmund Halley..
Item #539500
January 9, 1720
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, January 9, 1720
* Early pirates report of plundering...
* Death of Astronomer Edmund Halley...
The masthead is extremely ornate and intricately engraved (see photos) making this a great issue for display. Plus the first letter is very ornate as well.
The bottom of page 3 has a brief report mentioning pirates, reading: "Our merchants ha... See More
World's oldest newspaper...
Item #561426
February 24, 1722
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 24, 1722 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 about 7 by 11 1/2 inches in nice condition.
His... See More
Lamenting the death of King George I in Connecticut... Coronation of George II...
Item #561987
December 26, 1727
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 26, 1727
* King George death
* King George II coronation
Most of the first column is taken up with an address to the King by: "...your Majesty's English Colony of Connecticut in New-England in America." concerning the death of King George I and also mentioning the coronation of King George II. The letter begins:
* We, your Majesty's... See More
Maryland on the death of King George I...
Item #577028
April 2, 1728
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1728 About half of the ftpg. is taken up with an address to the King from: "...the Upper and Lower Houses of Assembly in the Province of Maryland." offering condolences for the death of his father, King George I (see photos). Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...
Item #575220
December 28, 1728
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1728
* Rare 18th century title
* Great masthead engraving
See the photo below for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slayi... See More
CaptainTurpin turns pirate...
Item #558146
August 1, 1735
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&quo... See More
One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...
Item #549042
November 13, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735 As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735.
This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
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This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
Georgia & the Carolinas to be invaded...
Item #552791
November 1, 1737
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
American Indies...
Item #221810
August 1, 1738
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1738
* Early Masonic item
* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish
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 mor... See More
Treatment in the West Indies... Early Masonic item...
Item #559394
August 1, 1738
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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* 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
The English language reduced to monosyllables...
Item #596084
December 1, 1738
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1738
* Early 18th century British magazine
* King of France in Corsica
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 "
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* Early 18th century British magazine
* King of France in Corsica
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 "
Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed...
Item #201062
April 1, 1739
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1739.
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
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* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
Customs of the Jews...
Item #208762
September 1, 1739
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739
* Judaica content
One of the more notable articles within is: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see for portions).
Among other articles noted in the table of contents are: "The Original Me
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* Judaica content
One of the more notable articles within is: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see for portions).
Among other articles noted in the table of contents are: "The Original Me
Customs of the Jews...
Item #548362
September 1, 1739
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739
* Hebrews Jewish Judaic 18th Century
* Judaica content
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
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* Hebrews Jewish Judaic 18th Century
* Judaica content
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
Surrender of Belgrade... King of Spain & the South Sea Tea Company...
Item #552350
September 1, 1739
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Judaica content
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 it... See More
Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...
Item #598787
March 1, 1740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama
* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection
* Judaica item on the King's Edict
A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
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A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.
One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
World's Oldest Newspaper 1741 Gazette over 270 years old...
Item #591291
May 16, 1741
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 16, 1741
* 18th Century original
This single sheet issue is over 265 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
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
Item #591858
August 1, 1741
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* slave insurrection in New York
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is s
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* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* slave insurrection in New York
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is s
The Origin of Chess...
Item #543994
February 1, 1742
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1742
* Creating Chess
* Engraving of a Comet
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 tit
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* Creating Chess
* Engraving of a Comet
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 tit
Proclamation by the King of England...
Item #576289
September 18, 1742
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 18, 1742 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "By The King, A PROCLAMATION For a General FAST", actually two of them, the second carrying over to page 2. Eight pages, 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, partial red-ink tax stamp on the ftpg., nice condition.
The Northwest Passage to China thru Canada...
Item #209479
November 1, 1742
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1742
* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada
Among the articles is one headed: "Extract of the Exact Description of the House of Ice Erected at St. Petersburg in January, 1740 and of its Furniture..." which takes over 2 1/2 pgs. (see photos for the beginning).
There is a
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* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada
Among the articles is one headed: "Extract of the Exact Description of the House of Ice Erected at St. Petersburg in January, 1740 and of its Furniture..." which takes over 2 1/2 pgs. (see photos for the beginning).
There is a
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