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Catalog 282 (for May) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: a set of “National Intelligencers” on the Dred Scott Case, Washington’s inaugural (with an eye-witness account), a 1775 “Virginia Gazette” from Williamsburg, the very rare “Daily Rebel” from Chattanooga, a Broadside “Extra” announcing Lincoln’s assassination, a 1755 “Maryland Gazette” (quite rare), and more.
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Newsbook from the mid-17th century...
Item #642967
February 21, 1659
"THE PUBLICK INTELLIGENCER, Communicating the Chief Occurrences & Proceedings Within the Dominions of England, Scotland, and Ireland: Together with an Account of Affaires from Severall Parts of Europe.", London, Feb. 21, 1659 Certainly one of the less common newsbooks from the 17th century. Newsbooks were the predecessors of today's newspapers, done in small size with one c... See More
The Queen returns for Oxford, now that the Great Plague has eased...
Item #660377
February 19, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1665
* The Great Plague is Over ?
* Queen Henrietta Maria returns
The back page actually has reference to the Great Plague & the return of the Royal Court to London, with: "This afternoon Her Majesty arrived here in two dayes from Oxford, in a perfect health, to the great content and joy of this Court, having been met by His Majesty...&qu... See More
Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette... The King to remain in Oxford for the Christmas season...
Item #615061
December 18, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1665 This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Plus this is the #10 issue.
Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 thru ... See More
Tenants can apply for relief from damage from the Great Fire of London...
Item #660315
March 7, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 7, 1666 (by today's calendar this would be 1667)
* re. the great Fire of London
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
Reports relating to the Great Fire of London are very rare, as this newspaper was essentially the only newspaper printing in London spanning the period of the Fire and afterwards. The bottom of the back page has mention of it with: &... See More
Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #120198
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
Donald Cargill... Early mention of Virginia...
Item #660373
August 8, 1681
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 8, 1681 The front page item datelined Edenburg begins with: "On the 26th Instant dyed the Duke of Rothes, Lord Chancellor of this Kingdom..." Also: "The 27th the notorious Rebel Cargil and four others who were in arms at Bothwel Bridge were hanged at the High Cross: they died obdurate in their villanous principles..." (see). This was Dona... See More
Only one issue held by any American institution...
Item #655494
January 21, 1682
THE TRUE PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, June 14, 1682 A quite rare title with only 3 or 4 having come into our inventory in the last few decades. This is the last we have at the moment. This is Crane & Kaye #895, and although they list just 4 American institutions having any issues of this title, only one has this specific date we offer.
Various news reports from Europe with datelines fro... See More
Death of King Charles II...
Item #617168
February 19, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1684 (note: by today's calendar this is 1685) 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 Te... See More
News of the day from 1694...
Item #655450
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1694 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, Civil, Ecclesiastical, an... See More
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #559480
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 example ... See More
Handsome & early newspaper for display...
Item #655256
June 1, 1714
THE POST BOY, London, England, June 1, 1714 The front of the issue has a dateline Petersburg in which they were experienced such a sudden thaw that earlier in the day, they crossed the Nerva by carriages but by evening they crossed by boat.
From Hague, "...the Court was under a great Consternation, because that Prince is the only Male Child of the Czar's Family... That it was expec... See More
Very rare & early British title... Published by Richard Steele...
Item #660371
July 25, 1715
THE ENGLISHMAN, London, July 25, 1715 This is one of the more rare British titles from the early part of the 18th century, published by the famed Richard Steele and being a continuation of his newspaper "The Guardian". It ran for just 95 issues. One writer noted it: "...targeted (and to some degree, created) the rising London middle class, both men and women, offering readers ... See More
Annapolis newspaper from during the French & Indian War...
Item #609498
May 1, 1755
THE MARYLAND GAZETTE, Annapolis, May 1, 1755 Not only is this a "Southern" title, but also an issue from the French & Indian War. While most of the news items are European reports, page 2 has a bit of war-related content in a letter from Pennsylvania noting: "We are like to have hot work with the French next summer, for their camp is but 250 miles from the city of Philadel... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #655237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 Inside has is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also includes a report headed "Account of the Surrender of Fort Granville". Included as wel... See More
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #645899
December 6, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1760 One-third of the front page has: "America" with datelines from Charleston and New York with some reports concerning the on-going French & Indian War. Additional news from Charleston is on page 6 mentioning: "...money for cloathing the Catawba Indians & building a fort for them; also for repairing the barracks in Charles Town.... See More
Indian troubles near Albany...
Item #601772
November 14, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 14, 1765 Page 6 has a brief item from Albany noting: "...a disturbance which has been amongst the Indians; they have brought several scalps here..." and a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, minor archival mend to the back leaf, nice condition.
Uncommon 1767 provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #204514
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1767 (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
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #655471
April 16, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Nov. 22, 1760, Dec. 17, 1763, April 7, 1767, Sept. 28, 1769, & Feb. 29, 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 ab... See More
Breaking the non-importation agreement...
Item #645766
June 15, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 15, 1769 Page 2 has a report from New York concerning some people who imported goods contrary to the non-importation agreement, and the four points on how such situations are going to be dealt with.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Rumblings in Charleston before the Revolutionary War ...
Item #601270
August 31, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 31, 1769. An inside page has an article headed: "America" from Charles-Town (Charleston), South Carolina, which begins: "The agents in Great Britain...having thought it would be expedient to petition parliament for a repeal of the revenue acts..." with more. Plus another page has yet a lengthier report from "Charles-Town, South Carolina&... See More
One of the more handsome of mastheads from the colonial era...
Item #651965
August 22, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 22, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
Half of the front page 1 taken up with a report from the Virginia Gazette: "To Messrs. Henley and G. Watkin, Two of the Protesters Against Bishops".
Page 2 is taken up w... See More
Early Judaica item...
Item #602193
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1774 An inside page has a report from Moravia which notes: "...some days before Easter, a Jew persuaded a woman to come into his house under pretense of selling her a quantity of clothes; a few moments after she went in the neighbours were alarmed by her cries, which brought them to the Jew's house, who opened the door & let in every body th... See More
The non-consumption agreement...
A rare Virginia Gazette, by a woman publisher...
Item #657157
August 25, 1774
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, August 25, 1774 This was one of three separate newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Of very special note is this newspaper was: "Printed By Clementina Rind" as noted in the masthead, she being one of just a few 18th century female newspaper publishers. As an additional treat the front... See More
The Suffolk Resolves...
Item #640177
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House of Commons" relative to the situation in America. Another nice report is headed: "Causes of the Present Discontent & Commotion in America" which includes a list of 13 reasons (see), the first of which reads: "The stamp act, by which duties, cu... See More
Arriving at Staten Island... Prisoners of war...
Item #643828
August 22, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 22, 1776 The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with: "...Doctor Shebbeare's thoughts on Civil Liberty...his Sentiments on the Question, 'Whether the War with America be Justified by the Principles of the Constitution?' " (see for the beginning).
Page 2 has an item "from an officer at Staten Island" no... See More
Great, detailed account of the New York city fire...
Item #617713
November 9, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 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.
The front page has a report noting in part: "During the time that General Howe lay at Turtle bay he dispatched several sloops to New York, Staten Island, etc. to reconno... See More
The burning of New York, and more...
Item #644230
November 9, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 9, 1776 Page 2 has some Revolutionary War-related items including: "...rebels came to a place called Pointe aux Fers...to see if we were ready for going over to them. Gen. Carleton ordered Lt. Scott...with 4 savages as spies...fired several shot at them...an engagement ensured in which 15 rebels were killed...Gen. Burgoyne has passed the Lakes in the ... See More
Burgoyne's report on the taking of Ticonderoga...
Item #640137
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1777 The first five pages are taken up with a series of letters among General Washington, Col. Walcott, and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners. One letter is signed: G. Washington, and 3 are signed by: W. Howe. This fascinating text if followed by a: "Proclamation, by John Burgoyne" dated June 29, 1777, taking a full page... See More
Great on the Battle of Rhode Island...
Item #650214
November 1, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1778 A full page is devoted to a: "Description Of The Colony of Rhode Island and The Adjacent Counties", of interest at that time due to the actions of war occurring there (the map called for is lacking). Also a review of a book: "Considerations on the Mode and Terms of a Treaty of Peace With America".
Of special signif... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #642330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #655261
April 19, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 19, 1779 Two columns on pages 1 & 2 are taken up with: "Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America in the Years 1766, 1767, and 17678. By J. Carver..." which has some interesting reading. One item notes: "...many obstructions would arise to my scheme from the want of good maps and charts; for the French, whilst they retai... See More
Debating the dire situation in America...
Item #655233
June 19, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, June 19, 1779 Over a full column on the back page has a "Protest" entered in the House of Lords concerning the dire situation in America. A few bits include: "...The formal surrender of all right to tax North America...the whole power of Great Britain under their conduct was unable to effectuate a reasonable dependency of its o... See More
John Paul Jones defeats the Serapis...Battle of Stono Ferry...
Item #650630
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1779 Included is a terrific & detailed letter reporting the famous battle involving John Paul Jones and his ship the Bonhomme Richard, prefaced with: "A Letter from Capt. Pearson of His Majesty's ship Serapis..." datelined Oct. 6, 1779 with the letter taking nearly two pages and containing a great amount of detail on this battle. One ... See More
Very rare Revolutionary War title, with a wealth of fine content...
Item #658253
October 21, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, October 21, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 32.
Page 2 has: "By the King. A Proclamation" which begins: "Whereas we have received intelligence that preparations are making by our en... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #655236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be rely'd on. A vague report...that two French sh... See More
On John Paul Jones... Reflections on the Revolutionary War...
Item #650617
August 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1780 Just for all of us is an article: "On The Advantages & Amusement Derived from Newspapers" which takes nearly 2 pages. Also a great article on the famous naval hero John Paul Jones: "Anecdotes Of Paul Jones" .
There are several pages of "Parliamentary History" which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War. One ... See More
Letter signed in type by George Washington...
Battle of Springfield, New Jersey...
Item #660368
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780 Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington, datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette (see), followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette. Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieu... See More
Revolutionary War pay document...
Item #655401
October 9, 1781
A genuine Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut in the year of 1781. Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, is dated Oct. 9th, 1781 and is written out for "Twenty Pounds...". Measures 3 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches. Nice condition. Endorsem... See More
Much talk in Parliament on the Revolutionary War...
Item #640533
February 23, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 23, 1782 Half of this issue is taken up with reports from Parliament with various mentions of the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...that let our success be what it might for a time, a defeat at sea, a disaster by land, or the starting up of a new enemy would ruin us...that in the last year, there were no more than 9300 effective regulars unde... See More
Much talk in Parliament on the Revolutionary War...
Item #644465
February 23, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 23, 1782 Half of this issue is taken up with reports from Parliament with various mentions of the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...that let our success be what it might for a time, a defeat at sea, a disaster by land, or the starting up of a new enemy would ruin us...that in the last year, there were no more than 9300 effective regulars unde... See More
Much talk in Parliament on the Revolutionary War...
Item #644466
February 23, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 23, 1782 Half of this issue is taken up with reports from Parliament with various mentions of the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...that let our success be what it might for a time, a defeat at sea, a disaster by land, or the starting up of a new enemy would ruin us...that in the last year, there were no more than 9300 effective regulars unde... See More
Revolutionary War reports in a New Hampshire newspaper...
Item #655304
April 27, 1782
THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth, April 27, 1782 The front page includes an address: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the planters & merchants of England which includes: "...the unhappy disunion which happened between Great Britain and the colonies of North America had no sooner broken out...When the colonies of North America en... See More
French troops moving towards Hartford...
Item #645120
November 3, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 3, 1782 Page 5 has a small report headed: "America" with a New York dateline which mentions: "...about 20 rebels landed near Cow Neck, attacked the houses of James Burr and....Burtis, a blacksmith; they killed Burr & robbed his store..." and also: "The French troops under the command of the Count Rochambeau left their encampmen... See More
Historic announcement that a preliminary peace treaty has been signed...
Item #645121
December 3, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 3, 1782 The bkpg. begins with a very notable "Postscript" announcing the latest: "...that a messenger is this moment arrived from Paris with an account of a provisional article having been signed the 30th of November by his Majesty's commissioners and the commissioners of the United States of America to be inserted in & constitute a ... See More
Loyalists in America work on resolving their problems...
Item #649611
February 8, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 8, 1783 Beginning on page 1 & concluding on page 2 is a nice report concerning the plight of the Loyalists in America: "The American Loyalists, resident in the metropolis, held a meeting...to consult upon a proper measure for obtaining redress...was at last agreed that delegates should be selected to represent the several provinces that felt thems... See More
Twelve issues from the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #655405
November 11, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a lot of twelve issues all from 1783 from the period at the end of the Revolutionary War but I see no (or very little) American content. All issues complete in 8 pages and in very nice condition.
Congress to meet in Princeton?
Item #651276
November 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1783 Page 3 has a report from Charleston concerning commerce. Also a dateline from Savannah. Then a report from Congress concerning the finances of the country which includes a document signed in type: Robert Morris. Also a dispatch: "That it had been formally debated in Congress at Prince-Town [Princeton] whether the delegates should return to Ph... See More
British sailors tear down an American flag...
Item #655235
December 25, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Dec. 25,1783 Page 2 has an item noting: "...of a disagreeable fray having happened at New York by an American ship coming into the harbour with an affected display of the thirteen stripes, which so enraged the English Tars [sailors] that they boarded the American, tore down her colours, and trampled them under their feet giving some abuse to the crew... See More
Ilustration of a classic tricorne (three corner) hat of the colonial period...
Item #660374
September 7, 1785
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1785 Pages 1 & 4 are taken up with ads including 9 illus. ship ads on the ftpg. and a a nice bkpg. illustrated ad for a "Hat Manufacturer" which shows the classic tricorne (three corner) hat of the colonial period. European & American news items on pgs. 2 & 3.
Four pages, nice condition.
The Nova Constellatio coin, made for the American colonies... Settling Australia as a penal colony...
Item #640616
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1786 The most interesting item in this issue is the foldout plate which contains--among other prints--an image of the "Nova Constellatio" coin used in the colonies (see). The print shows both the obverse & reverse & has a date of 1785.This was one of the earlier colonial coins, ordered by Gouverneur Morris & minted in Bir... See More
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