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Fleeing the Great Plague...
Item #614465
February 24, 1667
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 24, 1667 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper which began just 2 years previous in 1665. Page 2 has a brief item concerning the Great Plague in a report from Vienna noting: "...endeavouring to interest the Grand Seignior in his quarrel, to whom he has dispatched an Ambassadour with 40 persons in his train, to atte... See More
Interesting dialogue newspaper from 1682...
Item #614871
June 13, 1682
HERACLITUS RIDENS, London, June 13, 1682 An interesting and uncommon dialogue newspaper, which was a typical format for some periodicals of that day. Subtitled: "A Dialogue between Jest & Earnest, Concerning the Times."
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 1/4 by 12 inches, some light rubbing, generally nice.
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.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1703-1706 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 giv... 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 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.
Sale of beaver products from the Hudson's Bay House...
Item #614545
October 3, 1729
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Oct. 3, 1729 The front page is mostly taken up with 2 letters from the King of England to the King of Prussia's ministry. Page 2 has notes on the travels of several of the Royals. Also a detailed list of the "Casualties" for the week, even broken down by age (see). Also an ad from the "Hudson's Bay House" for the sale of beaver coats an... See More
A beautiful & intricately engraved masthead...
Item #614519
October 25, 1729
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Oct. 25, 1729 See the photo for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slaying a dragon.
Various reports from throughout Europe. The back page... See More
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
Taken by pirates...
Item #614720
April 28, 1737
THE OLD WHIG: OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 28, 1737 Page 2 has an items concerning a pirate: "...that the 'Child', Capt. Cowart...founder'd at sea & the ship, cargo, and crew were all lost. And that the 'Severn', Capt. Parker, another of the said ships, was taken by Angria the Pirate with a valuable cargo & the whole crew made slaves. And that ... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #614498
September 15, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Sept. 15, 1744 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", this 8 page ma... See More
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.
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #617441
February 8, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Feb. 8, 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.
As noted in a book published exclusively about this periodical, this was one of the most important publications of 18th century A... See More
Two European maps...
Item #580591
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1758 The prime features of this issue are the two maps, one being a full page plate titled: "A Map of the Rhine Between Wesel & Duseldorp..." (see), and the other a foldout map measuring 8 by 10 1/2 inches titled "A Complete Chart of the Coast of France from Ostend, to Cape Finisterra, including the Opposite Coast of the British Chan... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #614652
October 5, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Oct. 5, 1758, July 12, 1760, June 7, 1764, Nov. 14, 1767, & May 13, 1773. 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 ... See More
Much relating to the French & Indian War...
Item #614501
October 21, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 21, 1758 Over half of the front page is filled with news headed: "America" carrying a Charleston dateline and filled with various items relating to the French & Indian War, particularly naval events near Georgia (see).
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
News from America...
Item #614935
June 25, 1760
LLOYD'S EVENING POST & BRITISH CHRONICLE, London, June 25, 1760 An inside page has mention of a ship's passage from Virginia (see). Also: "The insurrection of the Negroes at Jamaica was occasioned by one of their masters refusing them a holiday on Easter...". A full column is headed: "America" with one report from Charleston concerning trouble with the Cheroke... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #559414
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1760'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 1760's.
Large foldout map of Selesia...
Item #567452
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1761 This issue features a large foldout map of the country around Leignitz in Selesia, which is mostly in present-day Poland with parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. This map folds out to measure 10 by 15 1/2 inches (see).The first five pages are taken up with a lengthy list of the members of Parliament.
Among the many articles within this ... See More
England wants the French settlements on the Mississippi...
Item #614889
September 12, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 12, 1761 The front page begins with an article which includes: "...to find out the most probable means of supporting the expence we are at in Germany without impoverishing this country. And there seems to be only one method to do this, viz. to possess ourselves of Martinico & the French settlements on the river Mississippi...". Muc... See More
With both full page plates...
Item #580560
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1763 Included is an article: "Description of the Pagoda" which is a full page plate of: "The Great Pagoda" (see). Other articles include: "Some Account of the Laws & Regulations in France, called the Police..." "Observations on the Law for Repairing Highways" and other items.Contains both of the full pag... See More
Settling Pensacola, Florida...
Item #590198
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1765 A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.The issue begins with the continuation of: "Minutes of the Proceedings of the commissioners for Discovery of the Longitude...". Other articles within include... See More
Building a new town near Edinburgh...
Item #614554
June 22, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, [Gloucester], England, June 22, 1767 The front page has an interesting description of: "...the plan of the new town for which Mr. Craig, architect, lately received a gold medal, will, when executed, be a very elegant & convenient little city. This new town is to be built on the north side of Edinburgh..." with further details (see).
Four pages, nic... See More
Reports from America...
Item #614502
July 30, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1767 Most of the front page is taken up with a curious article: "...the Manner in which Parish Poor Children are Placed out Apprentices", being shades of "Oliver Twist" but almost a century earlier.
Over one-third of an inside page has news headed: "America", being a report from Charleston with talk of food shortages at P... See More
Great content on the concerns of taxation by the British upon the colonies...
Item #609452
July 4, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, July 4, 1768 Page 3 has a letter to the Speaker of the House in Massachusetts, noting in part: "...the house took under consideration the several late acts of Parliament for imposing taxes and duties on the American colonies...ordered the committee of correspondence to instruct our provincial agent (Mr. Benjamin Franklin), to join earnestly with the other colonies&... See More
Great content on the concerns of taxation by the British upon the colonies...
Item #614376
July 4, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, July 4, 1768 Page 3 has a letter to the Speaker of the House in Massachusetts, noting in part: "...the house took under consideration the several late acts of Parliament for imposing taxes and duties on the American colonies...ordered the committee of correspondence to instruct our provincial agent (Mr. Benjamin Franklin), to join earnestly with the other colonies&... See More
Demands of General Amherst for his work in the French & Indian War...
Item #614375
December 2, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Dec. 2, 1768 This is not a "supplement" issue which would have accompanied the regular weekly newspaper but rather a separate publication with its own date from mid-week. Over half of the front page has a: "Letter on the Dismission of Sir Jeffery Amherst". Among the back page items is a note that: "...General Amherst...demanded...a... See More
Much on non-importation, and more...
Item #590889
October 16, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1769 Nice coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this colonial issue displayable. Page 2 has a report from Boston noting in part: "...A motion was thereupon made...that the thanks of the town be & hereby are given to William Bollan for his general care in transmitting to the selectmen...letters wrote to his Majesty'... See More
Isle of handsome women...
Item #614724
September 7, 1771
BINGLEY'S JOURNAL, London, Sept. 7, 1771 The front page has a report concerning the explorations of Captain James Cook, noting: "...on board the Endeavour we learn...that the principal natives of Utahitee, at meals, are attended by many servants who feed their masters..." & further on: "...sailed from Utahitee to Hou a Hanie, i.e. the Isle of Handsome Women, whic... See More
News from America... Map of a canal in England...
Item #589285
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1772 The majority of this issue is taken up with a wide range of articles encompassing many topics. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day from Europe, but it also contains half a column of: "American News" which includes reports from Charleston and Boston, the latter havin... See More
Judaica mention...
Item #614726
February 15, 1773
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 15, 1773 Page 2 has a little article concerning: "...a woman & her son, who are foreign Jews, dressed in the Turkish fashion & frequently seen begging about the streets of London, took a lodging...concealed above 30 pounds under the flooring...being very old, gave way & the money fell on the heads of the man & woman underneath...... See More
Brief mention of the Gaspee affair...
Item #614503
April 8, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 8, 1773 An inside page has reports from the "New York Gazette" concerning some political items (see), including a message to the governor signed by: T. Hutchinson. Another report under the heading "America" makes mention of the Gaspee affair which includes: "...We hear the Commissioners for enquiring into the circumstances of burn... See More
Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
Item #614362
March 15, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1774 The entire front page is taken up with: "Substance of the American Papers read before the House of Commons..." which essentially summarizes the political relations with the colonies within the past year. Some interesting reading, which ends with Gov. Hutchinson stating:: "...it is Parliament and Parliament only which can restore th... See More
Colonists meet in defiance of the crown...
Item #614563
THE LADY'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1775 Formatted very much like "Gentleman's Magazine" but featuring articles for women. But at the back is "Home News" with current news of the day as would be found in any other newspaper or magazine. Included is a "Circular Letter Sent to the Governors on the Continent of America" which includes: "...certain person... See More
Lexington & Concord. Mention of minutemen, Adams & Hancock...
Item #614363
June 20, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, June 20, 1775 The back page has a letter which describes the first shots of the Revolutionary War as the British marched from Boston towards Concord to destroy a colonial arms depot. Text includes: "...the late engagement between the King's troops and the provincials, a brigade of about 850 or 900 men marched from Boston on the night after the 18th of April...&... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #614360
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was... See More
Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #613477
August 26, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 26, 1775 The front page contains a lengthy letter by a Quaker concerning warnings about war. Page 2 has a letter from merchants in New York to the Lord Mayor of London concerning: "...the cause of liberty, and deeply interested in the expiring commerce of the empire...the inhabitants of this extensive continent can never submit to the ignomini... See More
Washington's angry letter to General Gage on the treatment of prisoners...
Item #613479
September 30, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 30, 1775 Taking nearly 2 columns on pages 1 & 2 is: "Instances of the Constancy, Fortitude & Presence of Mind of the North American Indians when Suffering the Fiery Torture." Page 2 has a report from Williamsburg with some content relating to the Gunpowder Affair (see). Page 3 includes: "...the besieged army in Boston have p... See More
General Washington not in favor of independence...
Item #595949
June 19, 1776
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 19, 1776 Page 2 has over a full column of "American Intelligence" which includes letters from Annapolis, Philadelphia and Quebec. The Maryland report is on a naval encounter, and the Quebec reports make reference to the recent & significant battle there, a victory for the British: "...the rebels retreated with all the precipitation... See More
England tries to enlist Americans to their cause...
Item #614505
October 1, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 1, 1776 The entire front page and half of page 2atre taken up with several letters & documents, most signed in type by Lord Viscount Howe (see), concerning offering pardon to those Americans who would swear their allegiance to the King of England (see).
Four pages, but of foxing, some minor loss at the margins, 7 3/4 by 12 inches
New York City is set afire... John Hancock... Pardon for deserters...
Item #596690
November 16, 1776
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 16, 1776 The front page has a report datelined: "In Congress, Philadelphia, July 27" and signed in type by: John Hancock, President, which begins: "The General Congress having been informed that Major Butterfield agreed to surrender the fort & garrison at the Cedars, consisting of 390 continental troops...on condition that the garr... See More
Latest reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #596947
March 24, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 24, 1777 Over half of the front pager is taken up with a: "Description of the City & Province of Carthagena with an Account of the Spanish Provinces in South America".
Page 2 has reports from the House of Commons with some information on the Revolutionary War including: "...that the rebel General Putnam had been taken near Brunsw... See More
Capture of a spy... Dispersing Washington's army...
Item #597526
July 28, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 28, 1777 Page 2 has an interesting account of a German officer who entered into the American service as a spy for the British, and that his work: "...might have proved very fatal to the American had it not been discovered in time. He...was tried & clearly convicted of (what they call) high treason. Just before he was to have been executed it... See More
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga...
Item #597908
December 17, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 17, 1777 Page 2 has much on the Revolutionary War, beginning with a series of letters, one dated at New Windsor by George Clinton, another from fort Montgomery signed by: H. Clinton; another from Hill-Town signed by: Jed. Huntington, which includes: "Tomorrow we join Gen. Washington at Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania. Our troops...although the... See More
Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...
Item #614361
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 The very first article is: "Debates In Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, and includes in part: "...was in hope...that the lamentable fate of General Burgoyne & his army, as it was an evil of the first magnitude, might...have been productive of some good..." and a bit further on: "...T... See More
Re-union with England should be wanted...
Item #598026
July 7, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 7, 1779 Page 2 has a letter which includes: "It is impossible to speak of the continuance of the rebellion in North America without the deepest concern...proofs of our sincere disposition to put an end to those troubles...the malignant designs of the enemies of Great Britain cannot long prevail against the evident interests of those unhappy prov... See More
General Washington is taken prisoner?
Item #594934
March 27, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 27, 1780 Page 2 has a curious report: "A current report prevailed last night that news was just arrived from America of Sir Henry Clinton having attacked & defeated the main rebel army under Mr. Washington, whom he took prisoner, and that 500 of the Americans were slain in the action. General Lee is said to have joined the British troop... See More
Trouble among Washington's troops... The war near Charleston...
Item #611546
May 9, 1780
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 9, 1780 Inside has "America" which includes in part: "The cry in Mr. Washington's camp is, 'Thirteen Kings and no bread; better serve one King and have plenty of bread.'..." and: "...The length of the siege of Charles-Town...will be in some measure determined by the support which the shipping may give the land forces...... See More
Admitting to America being independent...
Item #595183
September 11, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 11, 1780 There are a few items relating to the Revolutionary War, including a ftpg. item: "When the unhappy differences between Great Britain and America began, I for my own part, entertained the same notions of the justice of our quarrel..." with more (see). Page 3 includes: "When the last ships came from New York the French and ... See More
On the Battle of Camden, South Carolina...
Item #613628
October 17, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 17, 1780 The first column has much concerning General Earl Cornwallis including: "...several...prisoners taken in arms against the British forces had pardons in their pockets signed by the commander in chief, exonerating them from any punishment for their past offenses on condition of their taking the oath of allegiance to their lawful sovereign,... See More
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