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Catalog 295 (for June) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: a Lincoln’s assassination in the New York Times, the Vicksburg Daily Citizen (printed on wallpaper), Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees (in a Boston newspaper), Lindbergh flies the Atlantic, a graphic issue on McKinley’s assassination., a great issue on the Chicago Fire (in a Chicago newspaper), and more.
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Death toll from the Great Plague...
Item #666301
February 22, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 22, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) Not only is the world's oldest, continually published English language newspaper (still publishes today) but it is also a very early issue, being #29.
The front page has a report from Venice referencing the Great Plague which was ravaging Europe at the time: "The Welcome...is arrived here laden with pilchards... See More
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
British pamphlet from 1681...
Item #666218
August 7, 1681
A pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preached before the Judges, etc. In the time of the Assizes in the Cathedral Church at Gloucester on Sunday Aug. 7, 1681" printed in London, 1681.
A border around the title page, complete in 32 pages, 5 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches, light damp staining at the top of first five leaves, some light dirtiness & very minor margin wear.
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649260
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be 2nd rate. A great opportunity for authentic 17th century newspapers at a fraction of their typical cos... See More
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1696 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
Over 320 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1695. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper prin... See More
Mention of Virginia and Jamaica in a 1699 newspaper...
Item #665675
June 29, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 29, 1699 Page 2 has maritime reports including: "The Thomas and Jane of this port arrived here yesterday from Virginia, and the Antelope...from Jamaica. And this day came in the Benjamin and Sarah...from Jamaica, and the John...from Virginia."
Nice to have 17th century mention of the "New World" in period newspapers.
Single sheet, 7 by ... See More
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.
Death of King James II...
Item #665775
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701 The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th instant, and was thought to be dead,... 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
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #649279
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1712 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches. Red ink stamps do not appear to be present.
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1729), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown is just an exam... See More
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.
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. The generic photo shows what the newspaper looks like when in good condition.
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #649264
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
Pre and post war perspective from Britain...
Item #649310
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate (see). Nice condition.
This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666326
January 1, 1733
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1733 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for the more effectual preventing frivolous and vexatious arrests...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, various foxing and some damp staining near the margins, good condition.
Safe and free trade in the Americas...
Item #642707
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1738 Near the back is a letter to the King which contains a request and suggested resolutions providing for the safe passage and free trade of subjects of the King an and about the Americas. The response from the King includes: "I am sensibly touch'd with the many hardships & injuries sustained by my trading subjects in America from
... See More
H.M.S. Victory lost at sea...
Item #666212
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1744 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report referencing the sinking of the British ship H.M.S. Victory. A report dated February 5, 2009 from the "Best Syndication News" service brings this event into the 21st century with its breaking news reading: "The HMS Victory ship sunk in stormy seas back in 1744 but it... See More
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234
(10) 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 image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #666388
February 1, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Feb. 1, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 265 years old--by James Parker from the colonial pr... 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.
Pre-Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #649258
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, 1760's A lot of 10 issues of this famous & popular newspaper at a bargain price. A good set to show the state of affairs in England and the world shortly before the American Revolution. All are complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, & are in nice condition.
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
Great map of North America, result of the French & Indian War...
Item #666339
December 2, 1762
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE For The Year 1762 This "Supplement" issue was printed at the end of the year, which has as its lead article a nice report titled: "General Observations on the Preliminaries of Peace, so far as they Relate to the Continent of North America..." which references the terrific map which comes with this issue. This article takes ... See More
Pre-Stamp Act to just prior to the Revolutionary War...
Item #649252
THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each 8 pages & in nice condition.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #666418
November 26, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated June 22, 1758, Nov. 26, 1765, Jan. 13, 1767, Oct. 5, 1769, & March 19, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures abo... See More
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
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
Two Ben Franklin letters... In support of the Jews...
Item #648908
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1768 Inside has a full page letter signed: A.B., which was written by Ben Franklin with a reported title of "Subjects of Subjects". Also another letter written by Franklin signed F.S. (the web verifies both) which also relates to America, this article taking over 2 1/2 pages.In the "Historical Chronicle" is an item: "A pam... See More
A colonial "extraordinary" issue...
Item #666219
July 28, 1768
BOSTON CHRONICLE--EXTRAORDINARY, July 28, (1768) The "extraordinary" issue was published on a date between the regular publishing date to include information important enough to warrant its publication. Almost the entire four pages are taken up with reports from London. Close-trimmed at the bottom of pg. 1 only causes loss to the bottom line, otherwise in nice condition.
A Lord's pension paid from American tax revenues...
Item #664994
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 10, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has one-third of a column headed: "America" which includes news items from Newport, Boston, and Virginia. One item notes in part: "that the pension granted to his Honour the L.G. to be paid out of the revenue now raising in America but virtue of the Acts of Parliament so much complaine... See More
The Boston Massacre...
Item #659761
April 1, 1770
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1770 Of great significance is that this magazine prints the exact text reporting the Boston Massacre as found in the Boston Gazette of March 12. The article is datelined: "Boston, March 12" and begins: "Our readers will doubtless expect a circumstantial account of the tragical affair on Monday Night last..." and a bit further on ... See More
Massachusetts' Bay... Hutchinson... Great map of Greece & vicinity...
Item #666348
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with: "Lieutenant Hutchinson's Speech to Both Houses of Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts' Bay". In it he deals with the taxation issue (see). This is followed by comments on the response from the Mass. Assem... See More
Adventures with the Atakapa Indians of Louisiana...
Item #659827
November 1, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1771
Near the back are 1 1/3 columns headed: "America" which includes a detailed account of a slave insurrection on the island of Barbadoes.
Three pages are taken up with: "A Moving Account of the Captivity of Mr. Belle-Isle Among the Attakapas, a Nation of American Cannibals". The Atakapa Indians were a tribe in Louisiana. This i... See More
Is Massachusetts independent?
Item #665777
March 19, 1772
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, March 19, 1772 The front page has tw lengthy letters which question the independence of Massachusetts from England. One item notes: "...guarded against tend in my opinion to the destruction of the town, and must greatly affect the glorious cause of Liberty, which you as well as myself have been struggling hard to maintain...... See More
The precedent-setting case of American slave James Somersett...
Item #666344
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1773 Certainly the most historically significant item in this issue is: "An Argument in the Case of James Somersett, a Negro, Lately Determined in the court...attempted to be Demonstrated the Present Unlawfulness of Domestic Slavery in England" which takes about a full page.This case involves James Somersett, an American slave purcha... See More
Ben Franklin... The "second" Boston Tea Party...
Item #640255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1774 Among the articles in this issue are: "...Address & Petition presented to the King...previous to his Majesty's signing the Bill for the better Government of Quebec" "Conjectures Concerning the Phenomenon of Saturn's Ring" "A Wonderful Improvement in the Art of Healing" "New Tour in the Midland Cou... See More
Taxation and non-importation issues are leading to war...
Item #659938
November 1, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1774 Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter beginning: "Of all sciences that of politics is the most intricate, and there is no political subject of greater importance to Great Britain and the colonies than that of taxation...". And then the letter turns to non-importation: "...Between the mother country & her colonies the ... See More
George Washington is commander-in-chief...
Item #645300
August 5, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 5, 1775 Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter dated Philadelphia, June 20" which notes that Congress intends to make two proposals: "First, that they will submit to an absolute restriction of their trade for the benefit of Great Britain upon condition that nothing further shall be required of them...Or, Second that it shall be agreed between G... See More
Struggling under the yoke of oppression...
Item #666221
June 15, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, June 15, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. Keep in mind also that this issue is dated less than 3 weeks before the Declaration of Independence.
The front page begins with an advertisement for pamphlet of a Loyalist r... See More
News of the Declaration of Independence is reported in England... "Battle of New York...
Item #662459
August 10, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 10, 1776 Of very special significance is the brief--yet significantly historic report: "...informed that the Continental Congress have declared the United Colonies free and independent states." Front page content doesn't get much better than this.
Almost all of the ftpg. is taken up with reports on the Battle for New York, with over a column... See More
News from America...
Item #659478
November 30, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 30, 1776 The front page has a bit noting: "...he sailed from Sandy Hook...heard a continued fire of great guns...left Sandy Hook under convoy of the Flora frigate...20 transports...for the use of the troops at New York...that every think was ready for the attack on King's Bridge before he sailed."
The back page has an editorial type lette... See More
Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #649259
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five issues of this famous newspaper, one each from 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years in and around the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 1st and somewhat 2nd-rate issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during this formative period in world history. Most are 4 pages, a... See More
A 3 page letter from General Howe on the current situation in America...
Item #660001
January 1, 1777
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1777 Near the back are over 4 pages of "American Affairs", including a terrific 3 page letter signed in type by W. Howe giving a great update on all that has happened in the Revolutionary War in recent weeks. The photos show just portions.
This is followed by another letter from General Howe to Lord George Germaine dated at New York, which ha... See More
Terrific front page from the Revolutionary War...
Item #666338
January 11, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 11, 1777 Almost the entire front page is taken up with a terrific item headed: "An Appeal to the Unprejudiced or a Vindication of the Measures of Government with Respect to America" which is a great statement on the need for the Revolutionary War. A nice issue for display as such, as one can get a sense for the feelings of the day from just the f... See More
Fort Ticonderoga...
Item #666337
June 28, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1777 Inside pages have some content on the Revolutionary War, including items containing: "...the King's arm were near Crown Point; the rebels abandoned the Fort of Ticonderoga & brought their stores over the Lake George...every rebel they found obliged the drivers & every rebel they found to take the oath of allegiance to his Majes
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