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Newsbook from 1659...
Item #587354
March 1, 1659
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, March 1, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Forraign Intelligence; with The Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead. (see)
Although we have offered several newsbooks in recent years, I believe this i... See More
Newsbook from 1659...
Item #555082
March 24, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, March 24, 1659 Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."
This issue has news from Westminster as well as the major cities in Europe. Page 2... See More
Rare Newsbook from 1659...
Item #545031
April 28, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, April 28, 1659
* Rare British newsbook
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."
Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More
Newsbook from 1659...
Item #552988
May 19, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 19, 1659
* News from Scotland, Ireland, and England
* Newsbook format
* Very rare 17th century item
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More
1659 newsbook...
Item #549019
July 21, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, July 21, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
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Notable content includes
1659 newsbook...
Item #574632
November 10, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, Nov. 10, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers), the full title including: "...Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as printed in the masthead.
The front page has a naval report wh
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The front page has a naval report wh
Newsbook from 1659... Spanish nobility watch bull-baiting...
Item #541471
December 22, 1659
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as major cities in Europe. On the seventh page is a repo... See More
Early 1659 newsbook...
Item #552485
December 29, 1659
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, December 29, 1659
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes a report From Algiers that s
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* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes a report From Algiers that s
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
Newsbook from 1661...
Item #572062
April 25, 1661
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, April 25, 1661 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 new
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Although we have offered several new
Newsbook from 1662...
Item #562248
May 22, 1662
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, May 22, 1662 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 newsb
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Although we have offered several newsb
Newsbook from 1662...
Item #569954
October 9, 1662
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, October 9, 1662 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 photos)
Although we have offered sev
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Although we have offered sev
Newsbook from 1662...
Item #566918
October 23, 1662
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Oct. 23, 1662 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 photos)
Although we have offered sever
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Although we have offered sever
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
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
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #558851
April 2, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, April 2, 1689
* Very rare 17th century title
The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (unusual). Much reporting on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English.
A quite rare titl... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #582043
April 27, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, April 27, 1689
* Very rare 17th century title
The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (see photos). This is issue #14 of a short-lived title which existed to report on the ongoing disputes betwe... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #588299
May 21, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, May 21, 1689 The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (see). This is issue #21 of a short-lived title which existed to report on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English. The entire front pag... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #591878
May 28, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, May 28, 1689 The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (see). This is issue #24 of a short-lived title which existed to report on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English. The entire front pag... See More
Very rare title...
Item #575038
June 11, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS IN SCOTLAND, London, June 11, (1689) The year is noted in the imprint at the bottom of the back page, as well as the dateline of the first report on the front page (see).
This is a very rare variant title, perhaps the very first we have offered. We've sold several titled "A Continuation of the Proceedings of the Parliament In Scotland" but non... See More
A rare 17th century title...
Item #595460
June 25, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, June 25, (1689) The year is noted in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1 (see), as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page. A very rare newspaper from England, other titles existing but which have slightly different wording, dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs. Much of t... See More
A rare 17th century title...
Item #591880
July 13, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 13, (1689) The year is noted in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1 (see), as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page. A very rare newspaper from England, other titles existing but which have slightly different wording, dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs. Much of t... See More
A rare 17th century title...
Item #569921
July 16, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, from London, England, July 16 (1689).
* RARE 17th century original
A very rare newspaper from England, with the title outlining the content within. Historical reports as well, including a back page advertisement. The year is found in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.
This is a single sheet issue measuring about 6 3... See More
A rare 17th century title...
Item #585705
July 23, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 23, (1689)
* Very rare 18th century title
The year is noted in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1 (see photos), as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page. A very rare newspaper from England, other titles existing but which have slightly different wording, deal... 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
Very rare 17th century newspaper...
Item #591826
August 5, 1698
MINUTS OF THE PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT, Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 5, 1698 A very scarce newspaper which published when Parliament was in session. This is issue number 8. A single sheet with half of the back page blank below the imprint, which reads: "Edinburgh, Printed by the Heirs & Successors of Andrew Anderson...". Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches and in great condition. V... 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 title from Britain...
Item #561737
June 30, 1724
THE POST-BOY, London, England, June 30, 1724
* Rare title from Britain
* 2 masthead engravings
A handsome single sheet newspaper which features two engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news & the other showing an angel doing the same.
The ftpg. has various news reports from Paris, Edinburgh, Deal, and London and a few ads. ... See More
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
Item #207487
August 11, 1726
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1726 See the photo below for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.
Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engrav... See More
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
Item #577400
September 5, 1726
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, September 5, 1726 See the photo for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing two postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news. Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engra... See More
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
Item #585822
October 11, 1726
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 11, 1726
* Very rare title from the early 18th century
* Nice masthead engravings
See the photo for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing two post boys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news. Ad... See More
Very early from Edinburgh...
Item #207539
January 1, 1727
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1727 This will likely be one of the earliest dated Scottish newspapers you will come across. Complete in 4 pages with various news of the day from throughout Europe, the front page features an ornately engraved first letter (see photo). Some light dirtiness & rubbing to the front page with some edge wear. Measures about 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches. The photo ... 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
Much on comets... The nobility of Scotland...
Item #550483
May 1, 1743
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1743
* List of the nobility of Scotland
There is an interesting article titled: "Of Fortifications" which includes two small engravings (see) with the text taking a bit over a full page.
Three pages are taken up with the continuation of an article titled: "A New Theory of Comets" which includes an engraving
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* List of the nobility of Scotland
There is an interesting article titled: "Of Fortifications" which includes two small engravings (see) with the text taking a bit over a full page.
Three pages are taken up with the continuation of an article titled: "A New Theory of Comets" which includes an engraving
From the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #204451
January 1, 1745
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1745 A fine, four page issue from during the midst of the Jacobite Rebellion. Nice to have a perspective of political and news reports from Scotland during this troubled period in British history. Very nice condition. The photo shown is generic. The actual date you receive will be slightly different but will be from 1745.
From during the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #207537
January 1, 1745
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1745 This is one of the more famous 18th century titles from Scotland, complete in four pages and with various news of the day and ads as well. We have several issues from the significant year of 1745 from during the Jacobite Rebellion, and great to have a newspaper from Scotland at this time! Some light soiling to the front page, otherwise in rath... See More
Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #567084
October 1, 1745
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1745 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, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Ove
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Ove
"The Pretender"... Prelude to the Battle of Carlisle...
Item #556963
November 2, 1745
THE LONDON GAZETTE, November 2, 1745 An inside page has the report, "Whereas a most wicked and unnatural Rebellion is raised in Scotland, in order to place a popish Pretender on the Throne of these Kingdoms...". Not less than 4 times "The Pretender" is referred to within separate addresses. Considerable details of the events leading up to the Battle of C... See More
Much content on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #557285
December 1, 1745
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1745
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
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
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* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
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
Eastern Canada described... The Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #121194
February 1, 1746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 Included is a lengthy article concerning the: "...Maps drawn for...History of New France..." which takes over six pages & is very descriptive of the eastern portion of Canada.
Other items of interest in this issue include reports on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Rebels' Account of the Battle of Falkirk" "P... See More
Terrific map of eastern Canada... The Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #576489
February 1, 1746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the quite large foldout map titled in the ornate cartouche: "A New Chart of the Coast of NEW ENGLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW FRANCE or CANADA with the Island of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. John's, etc...". The map show much great detail of this portion of present-day Canada, from Labr... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Falkirk...
Item #570145
March 1, 1746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1746 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, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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More on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #210724
June 1, 1746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1746
* Jacobite Rebellion
Near the beginning of the issue is: "Court Martial Sentence of Capt. Burrish" and "Sentence on Capt. Edmund Williams of the Royal Oak".
There is content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion including: "Carlisle Invested by the Duke of Cumberland" followed by: "Description of
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* Jacobite Rebellion
Near the beginning of the issue is: "Court Martial Sentence of Capt. Burrish" and "Sentence on Capt. Edmund Williams of the Royal Oak".
There is content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion including: "Carlisle Invested by the Duke of Cumberland" followed by: "Description of
Item #209475
September 1, 1746
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1746
* Sewall & the churches in New England
* Kilmarnock and Balmerino
* on the Jacobite Rebellion
Nine pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events wa
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* Sewall & the churches in New England
* Kilmarnock and Balmerino
* on the Jacobite Rebellion
Nine pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events wa
Early electricity experiments...
Item #210939
March 1, 1747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1747 (without map)
* Song celebrates battle of Culloden victory
* early electricity experiments
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 wo... See More
Diagrams of three American forts...
Item #581593
May 1, 1755
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1755
* American Colonies
* Military forts prints
Within these pgs. is a 4 page article headed: "An Account of the British Trade & Settlements in North America from the French of Mons. Dumont, one of the Commissioners on the Part of the King of France for settling the Limits of the English & French Colonies in N. America.... See More
From during the French & Indian War...
Item #208979
January 1, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1759 A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well. Relatively nice condition with some light browning or dirtiness, small folio-size measuring about 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inche... See More
Map of Guadaloupe...
Item #557808
June 1, 1759
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition (see). This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled: "Articles of Capitulati... See More
Map of Guadaloupe...
Item #562140
June 1, 1759
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail. Tiny binding holes touch the bottom border otherwise in nice condition (see). This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related ... See More
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