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By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #653479
October 21, 1679
DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE Or News Both From CITY and COUNTRY, London, England, Oct. 21, 1679 A very early single sheet newspaper published by Benjamin Harris (his imprint appears on the bottom of the back page), the first newspaper printer in the colonies.
Harris spent several years in jail in London for libelous printing, and upon release he emigrated to America to continue his printing trade... See More
Just after the death of King Charles II...
Item #617166
February 12, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 9-12, 1684 (note: by today's calendar this would be 1685) 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 i... See More
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #180035
A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #649224
A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.N... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #649223
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.Note: U... See More
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #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.
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
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.
Congratulations on the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #653300
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 26, 1713 Four of the six pages are taken up with various letters of congratulations to Queen Anne for the settlement of the Treaty of Utrecht. This was an historic agreement among various European powers, with France being the common party within the various agreements, concluded April 11,1713 at Utrecht in the Netherlands. It is part of the series of treaties wh... See More
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #559396
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649232
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #653522
February 15, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Feb. 15, 1722 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue. This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format classified it as a pamphlet, and therefore no tax was... See More
A full size, single sheet newspaper...
Item #653525
November 10, 1730
THE DAILY POST, London, Nov. 10, 1730 A single sheet newspaper of folio size with ftpg. news from London with the back page taken up with ads. Nice red tax stamp at the top of the ftpg. Measures 10 by 16 1/2 inches, nice condition.
Rare, early title...
Item #120257
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
Rare, early title...
Item #649222
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
James Oglethorpe fights the Spanish in Georgia, Florida...
Item #642717
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1740 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe, plus a report datelined "Hampton Road, Virginia, July 24, 1740" which takes a full column telling of military affairs at St. Augustine, with mention of General Oglethorpe & others. Included is: ... See More
Much on the Battle of Dettingen, with an engraving...
Item #642721
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1743 This issue includes a nice & quite detailed full page map headed: "Plan of the Battle of Dettingen, as Published by Authority" plus a full page key noting the various locations on the map. The Battle of Dettingen, part of the War of Austrian Succession, was a highly significant victory for the British Army, being the on
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Foldout map of France... Canada content...
Item #652830
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747
* Foldout map of France
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...". This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the sout
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* Foldout map of France
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...". This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the sout
1747 Coats-of-arms...
Item #656869
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, 1747
* Prints of Noble coats-of-arms, and of Arthur Onslow
* Amsterdam described
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country". This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This "Supplement" issue wa
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* Prints of Noble coats-of-arms, and of Arthur Onslow
* Amsterdam described
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country". This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This "Supplement" issue wa
Fishing rights in Canada and America...
Item #650343
March 18, 1749
THE WESTMINSTER JOURNAL OR NEW WEEKLY MISCELLANY, London, March 18, 1748-9 (1749 by our calendar). Basically British reporting however one-third of the front page is taken up with discussion concerning fishing rights in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and the vicinity. Also an item on the boundaries of Nova Scotia.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some damp staining, nice red tax stamp on the ftpg., ... See More
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
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Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #559498
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century.
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century.
The Pantheon at Rome...
Item #656877
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1751 This issue features a foldout plate captioned: "The Inside of the Pantheon at Rome" which measures 9 by 11 1/2 inches. A portion of this plate has been previously mended from on the front side. There is a related article titled: "Of the Plate of the Pantheon". There is a very nice full page plate titled: "A View o
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Very early newspaper from Portugal...
Item #650261
February 15, 1752
GAZETA DE LISBOA, Lisbon, Portugal, February 15, 1752 A small-size newspaper of 8 pages, this being issue number 7. Presumably entirely in Portuguese. Measures 6 by 8 inches, very nice condition. Handsome engraving of a coat-off-arms on the front page.
18th century water engine...
Item #657334
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1752 Among the various articles of interest in this issue are: "Christ the Only Saviour--Hutchinsonian Criticisms" "Hebrew Words Misinterpreted by the Hutchinsonians" "The Head of William Caxton, First Printer" with a print of him; "Description of Ventilators Erected in Newgate" which includes two accompanying f... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #653521
December 5, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Dec. 5, 1753 An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page.
Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, very nice condit... See More
Views through a microscope... Reports from Jamaica and America...
Item #642758
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1754 Present is a foldout plate showing: "...a new contrivance for the Scaping of Clocks & Watches, and Seven Minute Objects as Magnified by the Microscope" (see image), which includes the related article: "Microscopical Objects, with cuts & Remarks".In the "Historical Chronicle" section near the back are a... See More
State of affairs in Pennsylvania... John Wesley letter...
Item #642765
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1756 Among the articles within is a "Letter from Mr. Wesley Confirming the Yorkshire Earthquake", signed by him in type: John Wesley, the noted evangelist and founder of Methodism.Also: "Of the Cultivation of Exotics" which concerns the red cedar & other trees in America. Another article taking over 3 pages is "A Dia... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the later 1750's.
Earthquake In New England... Details on Senegal...
Item #657331
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1758 Among the articles within are: "An Account of the Isle of Senegal on the Coast of Africa..." and "Case of Mr. Moore and Mr. Smith of Philadelphia Stated" which takes over a full page, plus much more. There is also an illustration of a newly invented bandage for the use of sick seamen (see).Near the back is the "Histo... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #559414
(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's and/or early 1760's A very early lot of five (5) newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Average condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. While actual dates va... See More
Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...
Item #642780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759 Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More
Cherokees asking for peace...
Item #638422
November 11, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1760 Inside has a brief report headed; "America" with a Charleston dateline, noting: "Letter from Augusta...advise that about 4 days ago they were informed that the Cherokees were asking for a peace..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
French & Indian War, and more...
Item #645904
November 15, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 15, 1760 Page 6 has half a column headed: "America" with reports from Philadelphia and New York, the latter having a report of an officer who murdered a women for her complicity in a pick-pocket scam. There is also nearly a column on a letter from Charleston, South Carolina, concerning hostilities by the Cherokee Indians, and some items concernin... See More
Siege of Havana, Cuba... Plate of a new prison...
Item #642788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1762 The prime content is the lengthy text concerning the taking of Havana, Cuba. The Battle of Havana was a military action in the spring & summer of 1762 which was part of the Seven Years' War, or the French & Indian War for that portion fought in the Americas, during which British forces besieged & captured the city of Havana wh... See More
Latest news from America...
Item #645845
December 27, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 27, 1763 Page 5 has reports headed "America" with datelines from Boston and New York with the latest news in those parts, including mention of trouble with Indians (see).
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Reviewing the charters of Massachusetts and Maryland...
Item #601885
December 21, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 21, 1765 The front page has an: "Extract from the Massachusetts Bay Charter, granted by Williams & Mary" as well as an: "Extract from the Maryland charter, Granted by Charles I..." (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Repealing the Stamp Act...
Item #640280
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1766 The first article in the issue is: "Debates on the American Stamp Act" which carries on for five pages of excellent reporting on this critical issue. The photos show only small portions, one bit reading: "...It is my opinion that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies...The Americans are the sons, not the... See More
Reference to the Stamp Act repeal...
Item #651441
June 5, 1766
THE WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, June 5, 1766 Page 2 has: "...from New York that Sir William Johnson had finally concluded a very safe and advantageous treaty of peace & friendship with all the neighbouring Indian nations..." and from Connecticut is: "...that on the first advice of the stamp act being repealed, the Board of Correspondence came to a resolution of revivin... See More
Colonial Boston, with the Supplement issue attached...
Item #617968
June 6, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, June 6, 1768 Under reports from London is: "...Letters from Boston, New England, mention that the late public spirit for establishing new manufactures was greatly subsided, the adventurers having met with nothing but disappointments in procuring materials, scarcity of money, & high price of wages." Elsewhere is: "...some dispatches said... See More
Early newspaper from Ireland...
Item #650407
July 16, 1768
THE PUBLIC REGISTER: Or, FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Dublin, Ireland, July 16, 1768 An early newspaper from Ireland with various reports from throughout Europe. Four pages, handsome masthead, a bit of light damp staining, nice condition.
Great issue on the grumblings of the colonists...
Item #642814
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1769 The reverse of the title/contents page is taken up with: "Interesting Advices from America" which begins: "We have already taken notice of the adjournment of the general assembly at Massachusetts Bay from Boston to Cambridge..." which takes the entire page to focus on the growing tensions between the colonists & the B... See More
Stealing slaves... A sea monster at New London...
Item #601150
August 17, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 17, 1769 Page 6 has a nice account from Kingston, Jamaica, of a plot to seal slaves using an accomplice slave by the name of Quashee (see).
The back page has a letter frfom New London, Connecticut, concerning: "...an ill-looking voracious sea monster...to steer clear of its devouring jays. It has been seen to devour whole vessels at once..." (se... See More
The Boston Massacre: two great reports...
Item #642091
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report on the Boston Massacre. The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an excellent & historic report of the Boston Massacre, headed: "AMERICAN AFFAIRS" and the article prefaced with: "The following Report of the Committee of the Town of Boston, transmitted to Governor Po... See More
Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #642098
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes impos... See More
Liberty figure engraving in the masthead...
Item #653526
April 4, 1771
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL OR CHRONICLE OF LIBERTY, London, April 4, 1771 Filled with various news reports from throughout England as well as Europe. Nice engraving in the masthead & a red tax stamp on the ftpg.
Four pages, a tear at the spine margin, nice condition.
Handsome masthead from colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #651966
October 17, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 17, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
Page 3 has a letter to William Tryon, governor of New York, with his response signed in type: W. Tryon. This is followed by a report from Philadelphia noting the arrival of Richar... See More
Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #652813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1772 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Part of WEST FLORIDA" from Pensacola to the Mouth of Iberville River, with a View to shew the Proper Spot for a Settlement on the Mississippi." The map shows much detail (see) and includes a nice inset of a "Plan for a ... See More
News from America...
Item #640762
November 1, 1773
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, November, 1773 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
Inside has over 5 pages on the continued reporting of: "An Epitome of Capt. Wallis's Voyage" around the world. Also reports headed: "British North America" which includes news from the South Caroli... See More
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