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Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
Item #651746
February 27, 1641
EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, February 27, 1641 with the date at the top in Roman numerals but then also dated at the bottom of the back page: "27 Fevrier, 1641". This "extraordinary" issue was done for a singular purpose, as defines most "extraordinaries" produced since then. The headings at the top of the front page roughly translate to: "Concerning the ... See More
First mention of an American colony... Issue #3...
Item #615054
November 23, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Nov. 23, 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 #3 issue, only the third to be published.
Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this news... See More
Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette...
Sabbatai, the long-awaited Jewish Messiah... perhaps the oldest mention in a newspaper...
Item #653765
December 11, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 11, 1665 The best content is the great Judaica item on the back page, being a report datelined Harlem and noting: "It is now about 3 months since the Jews gave out that near 600000 men were arrived at Mecha professing themselves to be of the lost Tribes. Since which it is affirmed that a new Prophet is arisen in Jerusalem, who finding no credit th... 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
America's first newspaper publisher is sentenced to the pillory...
Item #617053
February 16, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 16, 1679 The top of the back page has a fascinating report concerning Benjamin Harris, the printer of the very first newspaper in America which he created in 1690 and lasted but a single issue. The report states: "Benjamin Harris Bookseller (lately tryed at Guild Hall for printing and vending the Appeals, etc.) was brought to this Court to receive his j... See More
Rare 17th century title from England... Surrender of Namur...
Item #651792
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, January, 1694 This is an 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, and Mil... 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.
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #647156
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
Pre and post war perspective from Britain...
Item #180019
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). Each issue is complete (often excluding plates - if called for) and in nice condition.
The Great Awakening... Christian revival in New-Londonderry, PA...
Item #653754
May 21, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1743 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was 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... See More
A "journal" on the siege of Brussels...
Item #650345
January 27, 1746
A four page news sheet rather than a typical newspaper. This rare item is headed: "JOURNAL Du Siege de la Ville de Bruxelles, par Les Armes de France." translating to: "Journal of the Siege of the City of Brussels, by the Arms of France."
The text begins with the date: January 27, 1746. As a bit of history, Belgium ad been under Spanish rules from 1585 until early in the 1700&... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion and much more...
Item #650352
November 15, 1746
THE NEWCASTLE JOURNAL, England, Nov. 15, 1746 A great wealth of news from throughout Europe including the Jacobite Rebellion. As for the latter, pg. 2 includes: "...On Thursday, Henry Kerr, a colonel in the Rebel Army, & his Aid de Camp to Lord George Murray was found guilty...it appearing he was very active in the Rebellion; and at the Battle of Culloden, after the rebels wer... See More
Five different British titles from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #559420
An interesting lot of five newspapers, all different titles, from Great Britain. You receive at least one from each decade covering 1760's thru the 1790's, and all are in nice 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.
The coronation of King George III...
Item #653755
September 29, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE: or, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, London, September 29, 1761 The front page begins the report on the coronation of King George III. "This day his Majesty King George the Third, and Queen Charlotte, were crowned in the abbey church of Westminster, with the ceremonies accustomed upon that great and glorious solemnity...". The article continues with in-depth details of... See More
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
Item #651750
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 Certainly the most notable content is the report: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America, the respective duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the monies arising therefrom to be applied towards the necessary defense of the colonies." which was the British just... See More
News from America...
Item #601770
November 9, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 9, 1765 Page 6 has over half a column with reports headed "America" from Jamaica and Charleston, none relating to the Stamp Act.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, a bit irregular at the right margins, generally good.
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
Franch language newspaper printed in The Netherlands...
Item #650318
July 29, 1774
NOUVELLES EXTDRAORDINAIRES DE DIVERS ENDROITS [Extraordinary News From Various Places], Leide, The Netherlands, July 29, 1774 Although in French it was not printed in France but rather at Leide (now Leiden), Holland by French refugee Etienne Luzac. It was a successful newspaper and boasted a sizable readership in America.
Complete in 8 pages which includes the supplement, never bound nor tr... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649969
November 30, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 30, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
... See More
Wealth of great content on the purpose of Gage in America & the growing troubles between England & the colonies...
Item #649977
March 9, 1775
POSTSCRIPT EXTRA TO THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL, (Philadelphia), Mar. 9, 1775 A great single sheet "Extra" which contains a wealth of notable news from both America and England on the on-going troubles between America and England including prophetic comments inferring to a coming war.
The front page has an interesting report from the House of Commons which includes in part: "...... See More
England declares war on the American colonies...
Item #650103
August 1, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1775 Certainly the most significant content is the very historic "Proclamation For Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition" issued by the King of England. King George officially declared the American colonies to be in rebellion on August 23, 1775 in this Proclamation. This was a slap in the face to Americans who had just sent him a petition of peace... See More
Battle of the Cedars, a truce meeting with Washington, and much more...
Item #617177
July 27, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 27, 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. Note that this issue is just the second published since it printed the Declaration of Independence in the July 13 issue.
Pages 2 & 3 have much content concerning the Rev... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #642183
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $50,000 or more in nice conditio... See More
General Washington receives no pay from Congress...
Item #597725
September 17, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 17, 1777 Most of the front page is taken up with an interesting subject: "An Account of the Discovery of America by the Welsh in the Year 1170" which also has: "A Copy of Dr. Plott's Account of an Ancient Discovery of America from Wales".
Over one-third of page 2 is taken up with reports from the Revolutionary War, a few bit... See More
Military action near Philadelphia...
Item #617089
December 27, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 24, 1777 This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.
The first column on the ftpg. features a Proclamation signed in type... See More
General Clinton's report on the historic Battle of Monmouth...
Item #650211
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 A nice & lengthy letter signed: H. Clinton, begins: "...I evacuated Philadelphia on the 18th of June..." then continues with great detail of the historic Battle of Monmouth, including the list of killed, wounded & missing. A few paragraphs begin: "...I had received intelligence that Generals Washington and Lee had passed ... See More
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #602534
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Debate on reinforcements for Howe at New York...
Item #651681
April 8, 1779
MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, England, April 8, 1779 Over half of the ftpg. is "Debate in the House of Commons" concerning: "...sending out a Reinforcement Earlier Last Year to Lord Howe at New York", continued from a previous issue. Page 3 has items from the South Carolina Gazette, and a report from Boston and one from Charleston (see).
Four pages, nice conditio... See More
Mentions the death of Captain James Cook in Hawaii...
Item #650495
January 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1780 The most notable content would be a report near the back concerning Captain James Cook's third voyage, beginning: "Capt. Clerke, of his majesty's sloop the Resolution...in the harbour of St. Peter and St. Paul Kamschatka...gives the melancholy account of the celebrated Capt. Cook, late commander of that sloop, with four of his private ... See More
Death of Captain James Cook...
Item #650496
February 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, February, 1780 The most notable content would be a report near the back concerning Captain James Cooks third voyage, and with good detail on the death of Cook. One portion includes: "...The islanders became every day more bold...their inclination for theft which went so far as to steal one of his boats. Captain Cook...advanced towards a large body...a... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #650406
August 16, 1781
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Aug. 16, 1781 The ftpg. has some reports from the Revolutionary War including: "...by the channel of he rebels, received intelligence that a few recruits...have notwithstanding got into Boston...informs me that his Majesty's sloop the Atalanta, which had been taken after a very gallant action by the rebel frigate Alliance...was retaken by that det... See More
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War... Map of Toulon
Item #650861
September 1, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Events in the Southern campaign...
Item #650938
October 6, 1781
WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, Oct. 6, 1781 Page 3 has reports from "America", notably from the Southern campaign with a dateline from Charleston on a skirmish in the vicinity. Also that Charles presented Lord Rawdon with a "...loyal and affectionate address previous to his embarking for England..." with his return of thanks, signed: Rawdon.
Also a letter from St.... See More
America agrees to give up Long Island, Maryland, and North Carolina?
Item #640510
January 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 26, 1782 Page 4 has: "...General Arnold lately arrived in town from New York, was at Court...was introduced to his Majesty & graciously received...Earl Cornwallis had a conference upwards of 3 hours with Lord G. Germaine & yesterday General Arnold with upwards of 2 hours...".
Further on includes: "...we are assured that Dr. Fr... See More
America agrees to give up Long Island, Maryland, and North Carolina?
Item #644432
January 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 26, 1782 Page 4 has: "...General Arnold lately arrived in town from New York, was at Court...was introduced to his Majesty & graciously received...Earl Cornwallis had a conference upwards of 3 hours with Lord G. Germaine & yesterday General Arnold with upwards of 2 hours...".
Further on includes: "...we are assured that Dr. Fr... See More
A skirmish in the South...
Item #640572
June 6, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 6, 1782 Page 6 has a full column headed: "America - From the South Carolina Gazette" which has various reports from the South, including an item from Charleston: "...fell in with a patrol of Lee's horse near that village. A bridge separate the two parties & some shot were exchanged over it. Our cavalry then charged the Rebels, who im... See More
A skirmish in the South...
Item #644553
June 6, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 6, 1782 Page 6 has a full column headed: "America - From the South Carolina Gazette" which has various reports from the South, including an item from Charleston: "...fell in with a patrol of Lee's horse near that village. A bridge separate the two parties & some shot were exchanged over it. Our cavalry then charged the Rebels, who im... See More
Treaty ending the Revolutionary War is "absolutely agreed on"...
Item #649590
January 4, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 4, 1783 The back page has a notable update on the big news of the ear which was the signing of the treaty ending the Revolutionary War: "Extract of a Letter from Paris" notes: "Since my last, Preliminary Articles for a general peace are absolutely agreed on between the different powers, and positively will be signed the beginning of January;... See More
Historic Proclamation by the King formally ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #649614
February 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 15, 1783 Certainly the prime--and very historic--content takes over one-third of the back page, headed: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by sea as land, Agreed Upon Between his Majesty's the most Christian King, the King of Spain, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of Am... See More
Item #649621
March 4, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1783 Page 4 contains a document confirming the cessation of hostilities among the European counties, and a note from Paris adds: "The King's decree concerning the terms of the cessation of hostilities at sea, dated the 4th of Feb. 1783. His Majesty having ratified on the 3rd of he present month the Preliminary articles of Peace, signed at Vers... See More
Washington plans to retire to private life once the British leave New York...
Item #649700
June 5, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 5, 1783 The ftpg. has some American news including: "...letters were received from Sir Guy Carleton at New York...left Philadelphia the 20th of April. She brings the assent of Congress to the Provisional Articles of Peace & some new instructions to the American commissioners at Paris for forming a Commercial Treaty with England...General Washingto... See More
America is in anarchy and confusion...
Item #651680
October 9, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Oct. 9, 1783 The ftpg. has a letter from the Bay of Fundy in Canada concerning the arrival of Loyalists (see). Page 2 has a letter from New York which paints a dismal scenario there: "...There is in fact no government in this country, all is anarchy and confusion. The Congress have lost their influence & town meetings, committees & other tumu... See More
Cook's voyage to the Northwest coast with two related prints...
Item #640301
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, January, 1785 This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern Hemisphere...", this issue containing reports from after July, 1778 when he was exploring the far northwest coast of North America in search of a Northwest passage to the Atlantic, extending in... See More
Early hot air balloon flight details...
Item #650944
March 17, 1785
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 17, 1785 Page 2 has a report; "Aerostation" concerning Jean-Pierre Blanchard and his early balloon flights noting in part: "...enabled Mr. Blanchard yesterday to make his second experiment on English ground. This voyage is the fifth which has been undertaken by the spirited adventurer in question...he ascend... See More
Blacks to have rights of citizenship in New York ? Washington to move to England?
Item #650942
July 23, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1785 Page 2 has a report from New York with some news from the Assembly of the state which includes: "...very warm debates also have taken place upon the question of admitting Blacks, Mulattoes, Mustees, Quadroons...the the rights of citizenship ; & the Senate have published their reasons in opposition to the Assembly, who formed a bill to pre... See More
First of this Boston title we have located...
Item #650668
January 12, 1786
THE EXCHANGE ADVERTISER, Boston, January 12, 1786 A particularly rare title, and the very first we have offered in our 42 years in the hobby. It lasted but 105 weekly issues, from Dec. 30, 1784 through Jan. 6, 1787. Brigham notes just five institutions as having this issue, which is #55.
Content is typical news & ads of the day. Four pages, archival repair at the spine and various small... See More
Is the Shays' Rebellion coming to an end?
Item #638692
April 17, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1787 The back page has a report on the Shays' Rebellion noting: "...that Gen. Lincoln was continuing to disperse the insurgents in the state of Massachusetts, that Shays was said to be nearly deserted by all his followers;...that he has still 1500 men with him...issued a proclamation offering a reward for apprehending D. Shays, Luke Day, Adam... See More
States ratify the Constitution, including the key 9th putting it into effect...
Item #645243
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, June, 1788 The issue begins with: "A Description of Newbold's Plantation on Indian River" (lacking the plate). Other items include: "The Folly and Absurdity of Atheism" "Enquiry Whether the Discovery of America has been Useful or Hurtful to Mankind" which takes nearly 6 pages; "Extracts from Several Authors Shewing ... See More
From the nation's capital during its founding year...
Item #640008
January 28, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Jan. 28, 1789 A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in just 3 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are filled with ads, with news reports on page 2.
Four pages, some foxing to the front leaf, nice condition.
Reports of votes for President... A plate of the plan of the Annapolis State House....
Item #606828
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1789 This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792. Although many titles existed earlier, none enjoyed the success of lasting beyond a few issues or a few years.The issue begins with "A Description of the State House at Annapolis, the Capital of Maryla... See More
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