Mastheads
Mastheads
"Promise to pay" for a vote...
Item #588100
December 20, 1711
THE POST BOY, London, December 20, 1711 The decorative masthead of this issue includes two nice engravings. A front page article is of a "Promise to Pay" note in which Mr. John Hargreaves is asking for Mr. James Spotswood "to vote against the interest of that Church, and his own Conscience". The text of the note is included in the article. Also on the front page is of the rejoi... See More
1722 Newspaper... Displayable...
Item #576583
May 10, 1722
THE POST-BOY, London, May 10, 1722
* Displayable masthead
A very early & handsome masthead with two engraving, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news. A single-sheet newspaper printed on both sides with various reports from throughout Europe plus a few advertisements as well.
A nice issue in good condition that measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches.... See More
Newspaper with nice red-inked tax stamp...
Item #575853
July 10, 1722
THE POST-BOY, London, July 10, 1722
* Displayable masthead
A very early & handsome masthead with two engraving, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news. A single-sheet newspaper printed on both sides with various reports from throughout Europe plus a few advertisements as well.
A nice issue in nice condition. Measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches.... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #559971
October 8, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, England, October 8, 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 requi... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #587697
December 26, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, December 26, 1722
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare title
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 cla... See More
1722 Newspaper... Displayable...
Item #583272
February 8, 1723
THE POST-BOY, London, February 8, 1723
* Displayable masthead
A very early & handsome masthead with two engraving, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news. A single-sheet newspaper printed on both sides with various reports from throughout Europe plus a few advertisements as well.
A nice issue in good condition that measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inches. The issue is comp... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #570312
April 22, 1723
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, April 22, 1723 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 wa... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #559972
July 5, 1723
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, July 5, 1723 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 large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #564235
July 10, 1723
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, July 10, 1723 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
Newspaper with nice red-inked tax stamp...
Item #575889
November 7, 1723
THE POST-BOY, London, November 7, 1723
* Displayable masthead
A very early & handsome masthead with two engraving, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news. A single-sheet newspaper printed on both sides with various reports from throughout Europe plus a few advertisements as well.
This has some spine wear with little text loss, otherwise good. Measures about 8 1/2 by ... See More
Displayable masthead with nice red-inked tax stamp...
Item #575852
December 17, 1723
THE POST-BOY, from London, dated December 17, 1723.
* Displayable masthead
A very early & handsome masthead with two engraving, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news. A single-sheet newspaper printed on both sides with various reports from throughout Europe plus a few advertisements as well.
A nice issue, minor rubbing, nice condition. Measures about 8 1/2 by 14 inc... See More
Treaty of Aix la Chapelle...
Item #558549
November 8, 1748
WHITEHALL EVENING-POST OR LONDON INTELLIGENCER, England, November 8, 1748 Almost all of the front page is taken up with the details of the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle, which was signed on Oct. 18, 1748 and which ended the War of Austrian Succession. The text carries over slightly to page 2 where is noted: "to be continued". At the very top of the front page is: "This morning an ... See More
Beautiful masthead...
Item #579622
November 9, 1748
THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 9, 1723
* Displayable masthead
One of my favorite newspapers if only because of the two great engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news. Plus a large & decorative first letter in the text (see photos). Various news reports with the bkpg. mostly taken up with ads. A partial red tax stamp on the bkpg. as... See More
Decorative masthead from the 1700's...
Item #121102
January 1, 1764
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR, THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, 1764 A fine, folio-size newspaper from England during the tumultuous time that lead to the Stamp Act, when tensions between England & the colonies were beginning to strain. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Decorative masthead, untrimmed, some small wormholes, archival mends and archivally attached at the spi... See More
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #204514
January 1, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1766 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from the year the Stamp Act was repealed and just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various news ... See More
The Stamp Act is repealed...
Item #549047
March 24, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, Gloucester, England, March 24, 1766 One of the more historical political proclamations of the second half of the 18th century was the repeal of the hated Stamp Act. Not only does this British newspaper contain that very report but it is on the front page as well.
The second column contains several Acts of Parliament which: "...his Majesty was pleased to give the ... See More
The Stamp Act is repealed...
Item #552865
April 7, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, April 7, 1766 The front page has more than a full column taken up with reports headed "America" which include: "...ports are again open & vessels are admitted to enter as usual without exacting the penalty of 10 pounds as prescribed in the Stamp Act. The Distributor here has received instructions from the Commissioners not to prosecute... See More
Great displayable masthead... colonial America time era...
Item #582907
July 28, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 28, 1773 This newspaper from this period had one of the more beautiful & decorative of the colonial era (see).
The entire front page is taken up with "Proceedings in the House of Commons on East India Affairs". Inside has reports from London, Charleston, Boston, New York & Philadelphia including much deta... See More
1776 Naval court martial... Just before the Declaration of Independence...
Item #588298
June 5, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 5, 1776
*Court Martial
*Philly before the Deceleration of Independence
The decorative masthead features one of the larger & more ornate engravings to be found in an 18th century American newspaper (see). The front page has reports from Congress in Philadelphia which includes some discussion of prisoners of w... See More
British capture Philadelphia?
Item #559798
February 15, 1777
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, England, February 15, 1777
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania captured by British ?
Page 3 has a few reports from America on the Revolutionary War including events near Philadelphia, including:
* ...on the 3d of January last, there was a smart engagement between the King's forces and the Provincials; & that there ... See More
Ethan Allen's captivity... Gates takes control of Newport...
Item #541678
November 9, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, November 9, 1779 The entire front page, some of page 2, and most of page 4 are taken up with part one of a continued report which is prefaced with: "A Narrative of Col. Ethan Allen's Captivity, from the time of his being taken by the British near Montreal, on the 25th day of September, 1775, to the time of his exchange on the 6th day of May, 17... See More
Testimony of Joseph Galloway against General Howe... Thomas Paine...
Item #551960
November 23, 1779
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, November 23, 1779 One-third of the front page has reports from the Penna. General Assembly, with a prefacing note signed in type by Thomas Paine, who was the Clerk of the General Assembly at that time.
There is a similar note signed by Thomas Paine on pg. 2 as well. Half of pg. 2 is taken up with the continued: "Examination of Joseph Galloway before t... See More
Revolutionary War... Signed by Thomas Paine
Item #555129
December 2, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 2, 1779 The front page has a "system of regulations" adopted by the "Officers of the Line and Staff in the Western Department" taking all of the last column and much of a column on page 2.
Page 2 has three items from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, each with a postscript signed in type: Thoma... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #216092
January 1, 1782
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1782 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
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Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
Decorative masthead... Runaway reward ad...
Item #553423
February 1, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, dated February 1, 1783
* Post revolutionary war original
* Nice masthead
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including an: "Eight Dollars Reward" ad for "...a likely Negro Wench..." with details, and a "Ten Dollars Reward" for a runaway "...Negro Man named Adam...".
Page 2 h... See More
Handsome, displayable masthead...
Item #541313
September 1, 1788
THE SALISBURY & WINCHESTER JOURNAL, England, September 1, 1788
* 18th century Salisbury England periodical...
* Nice masthead...
See the photo below for the handsme & very ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a nice issue for display. This complete four page issue is mostly taken up with ads but there are various news reports scattered throughout. 4
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* 18th century Salisbury England periodical...
* Nice masthead...
See the photo below for the handsme & very ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a nice issue for display. This complete four page issue is mostly taken up with ads but there are various news reports scattered throughout. 4
Decorative masthead from Aberdeen, Scotland...
Item #208086
January 1, 1791
ABERDEEN JOURNAL, Scotland, 1791 One of the few titles we've had the opportunity to offer from Aberdeen, and nice that it has a decorative engraving in the masthead (see). Folio size & complete in 4 pages, filled with news of the day & a wealth of ads. A handsome issue in nice condition. The photo below is generic & the date you receive will be slightly different, although from 179... See More
Item #551493
April 9, 1792
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, Gloucester, England, April 9, 1792 This issue features a decorative masthead featuring ornate lettering and two engravings (see). News of the day & a great wealth of ads. Piece from the blank lower right margin of the front leaf does not affect text, wear at the margins with minor tears, never bound nor trimmed.
Declaration of war... unusual obituary...
Item #590311
February 12, 1793
THE STAR, London, February 12, 1793 This features a decorative masthead. On page two under the heading of "British Parliament" is a heading "Declaration of War Against France" in which Lord Grenville brought the message from the King "...directed acts of hostility to be committed against the persons and property of his Majesty's subjects, in breach of the law of ... See More
A handsome front page...
Item #576941
April 29, 1795
GREENLEAF'S NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, New York, April 29, 1795 Not only a handsome & decorative masthead, but a handsome front page with the ten illustrated ads (see images). Much European news on the inside but some reports from America as well. Four pages, measuring approximately 19 x 12 inches and is very nice condition.
Two documents signed by Sam Adams...
Item #596595
November 30, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 32, 1796 Yes, that's the date on the newspaper (see). Page 3 has an "Address" to the Mass. Senate & House, signed in type: Samuel Adams (see), and another "Resolve" by the Mass. legislature also signed: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.... See More
Harvard Commencement...
Item #548575
July 20, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE: & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 20, 1797.
* 18th century Harvard University commencement
On page 3 under "Commencement" is a report about the commencement exercises at Harvard. Includes the names of the graduates.
Other news of the day with some ads.
Nice decorative masthead engravings. 4 pages in good condition.... See More
Displayable masthead...
Item #554587
August 28, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, August 28, 1797 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century making it very nice for display (see photos).
Among the ftpg. items are those headed: "Peace Negociation" "Bank of England" "Suppression of the Fleet Mutiny" and "Yellow Fever". Pg. 2 has a very lengthy letter: "To John Adams, Pres... See More
Displayable masthead... early 19th century...
Item #151335
January 1, 1802
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, 1801-1802 A general "newsy" newspaper of the era with a nice woodcut of a soaring Mercury in the masthead (see). Some light foxing, untrimmed. Actual dates vary, but the issue sent will be similar in look and condition to that shown, and will date from 1801-1802.
Displayable masthead...
Item #557043
March 26, 1804
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, March 26, 1804 This title has one of the nicest mastheads from the early 19th century featuring an engraving that has a variation of the Great Seal and an Indian, plus a banner inscribed with the Massachusetts state motto: "Ense Petit Placidam Sub Liberate Quietem" ('By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty').
I... See More
Item #207910
February 3, 1808
MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 3, 1808 Page 3 has articles headed "Effects of The Embargo" "The Next President" "Latest from Washington" "War With Algiers" & more. Complete in 4 pages, some light damp staining & foxing, decorative masthead.
Middletown, Connecticut...
Item #592596
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Heraldic eagle....
Item #594184
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Middletown, Connecticut....
Item #592228
December 1, 1827
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Dec. 1, 1827 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
Decorative masthead...
Item #152352
January 1, 1828
THE TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, 1828 Mostly religious-related content. Masthead features a wood engraving of a trumpeting angel. Occasional foxing. Although actual dates vary, the issue sent will have the same look and condition as the one shown, and will be dated from 1828.
Scottish immigrant newspaper...
Item #578308
January 23, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* Rare title for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a paper which has a focus on the Scottish heritage of Americans in the New York City area, but other content as well. A deep & decorative masthead (see photo) makes this issue displayable.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, some rubbing along the central fold, generally nice.... See More
Westward expansion... Decorative masthead...
Item #559606
January 1, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, 1850-1856 A lot of four issues in mixed condition, all with a great masthead and with at least some westward-expansion themed reporting and/or advertising. One of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Four pages, some fold wear, edge tears, etc. All issues are complete and are offered at a significant discount over their single issue pri... See More
Celebrating the working class of England...
Item #588086
January 1, 1857
BRITISH WORKMAN AND FRIENDS OF THE SONS OF TOIL, London, (1857)
* Celebrating the working class of England
* Great decorative masthead
* Uncommon title
This is issue #9, the very first published. The early issues were not dated but based on the first dated issue, #30 of June 1, 1857, this is likely from the first week in January, 1857. This is a fascinating paper which--as is noted at the ... See More
Very decorative & displayable masthead...
Item #151067
April 9, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 9, 1859 Talk about an ornate masthead--see the photos for not only one of the larger mastheads, but one of the most ornate and handsome to be had of the 19th century. Nice & quite large illus. of a 3 masted ship, with other embellishments.
This issue has many tears at the edge, a few extending into the prints or text, but fortunately ... See More
Early Horatio Alger story...
Item #568218
September 3, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1859 This is one of the more ornate newspapers of the 19th century to be found with a huge & decorative masthead (see photo) and embellishments around the margins. But the prime content within these 8 pages is the page 7 story--written specifically for this newspaper--titled "The Secret Of Success, by... See More
Very decorative masthead...
Item #598402
October 15, 1859
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Oct. 15, 1859 This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise (see).
The front page has prints of: "Maximillan II, King of Bavaria" and "London and Paris Fashions For October". Inside has prints of: "A Fishing Yacht P... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #215899
January 1, 1861
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, 1861 The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the week's battle events and military concerns. Of added significance is the large and very d... See More
William G. Brownlow print...
Item #548396
March 29, 1862
MOORE'S RURAL NEW-YORKER, Rochester, New York, March 29, 1862
* William G. Brownlow print...
* The fighting parson...
An inside page has a nice portrait of famous newspaper editor "Parson' Brownlow", and a caption about his imprisonment.
Other topics throughout with a few more prints. Nice, decorative masthead. The newspaper has a little foxing. Othe... See More
Large & ornate masthead from the Civil War...
Item #576047
October 15, 1862
NEW HAMPSHIRE JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, Manchester, October 15, 1862
* Rare title from the Civil War
* Great masthead engraving
The title reflects the theme of this issue, being primarily a farming-related newspaper with agricultural concerns taking much of the front page and some inside space as well. However Civil War reporting is found on page two with a review of the ... See More
German language religious newspaper from St. Louis...
Item #583027
December 15, 1864
DER LUTHERANER, St. Louis, Missouri, December 15, 1864
* Rare title in German
* Civil War era
In the mid-nineteenth century, a flood of immigrants from Europe poured into the United States, the Germans being the largest ethnic group at the time. Like many immigrants, the Germans wanted to preserve their language and newspapers or newsletters in their native language helped them ... See More
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