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This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: a Williamsburg newspaper from 1775, the Gettysburg Address on the front page, Gehrig’s “luckiest man alive” speech, the Declaration of Independence, the famous “beardless” Lincoln issue of Harper’s Weekly, a Los Angeles newspaper on Marilyn Monroe’s death, and more.
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By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #653479
October 21, 1679
DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE Or News Both From CITY and COUNTRY, London, England, Oct. 21, 1679 A very early single sheet newspaper published by Benjamin Harris (his imprint appears on the bottom of the back page), the first newspaper printer in the colonies.
Harris spent several years in jail in London for libelous printing, and upon release he emigrated to America to continue his printing trade... See More
Just after the death of King Charles II...
Item #617166
February 12, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 9-12, 1684 (note: by today's calendar this would be 1685) A nice issue concerning the death of King Charles II, who just died a few days earlier on Feb. 6. This is the first issue of this title published after the Feb. 9 announcement of the king's death.
About half of the ftpg. is taken up with a report which begins: "For as much as i... See More
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 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 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 given.N... 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.
Congratulations on the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #653300
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 26, 1713 Four of the six pages are taken up with various letters of congratulations to Queen Anne for the settlement of the Treaty of Utrecht. This was an historic agreement among various European powers, with France being the common party within the various agreements, concluded April 11,1713 at Utrecht in the Netherlands. It is part of the series of treaties wh... See More
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.
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #653522
February 15, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Feb. 15, 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... See More
A full size, single sheet newspaper...
Item #653525
November 10, 1730
THE DAILY POST, London, Nov. 10, 1730 A single sheet newspaper of folio size with ftpg. news from London with the back page taken up with ads. Nice red tax stamp at the top of the ftpg. Measures 10 by 16 1/2 inches, nice condition.
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
Much on the Battle of Dettingen, with an engraving...
Item #642721
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1743 This issue includes a nice & quite detailed full page map headed: "Plan of the Battle of Dettingen, as Published by Authority" plus a full page key noting the various locations on the map. The Battle of Dettingen, part of the War of Austrian Succession, was a highly significant victory for the British Army, being the on
... See More
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
... 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 newspaper from Portugal...
Item #650261
February 15, 1752
GAZETA DE LISBOA, Lisbon, Portugal, February 15, 1752 A small-size newspaper of 8 pages, this being issue number 7. Presumably entirely in Portuguese. Measures 6 by 8 inches, very nice condition. Handsome engraving of a coat-off-arms on the front page.
18th century water engine...
Item #657334
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1752 Among the various articles of interest in this issue are: "Christ the Only Saviour--Hutchinsonian Criticisms" "Hebrew Words Misinterpreted by the Hutchinsonians" "The Head of William Caxton, First Printer" with a print of him; "Description of Ventilators Erected in Newgate" which includes two accompanying f... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #653521
December 5, 1753
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Dec. 5, 1753 An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page.
Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, very nice condit... See More
Views through a microscope... Reports from Jamaica and America...
Item #642758
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1754 Present is a foldout plate showing: "...a new contrivance for the Scaping of Clocks & Watches, and Seven Minute Objects as Magnified by the Microscope" (see image), which includes the related article: "Microscopical Objects, with cuts & Remarks".In the "Historical Chronicle" section near the back are a... See More
Earthquake In New England... Details on Senegal...
Item #657331
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1758 Among the articles within are: "An Account of the Isle of Senegal on the Coast of Africa..." and "Case of Mr. Moore and Mr. Smith of Philadelphia Stated" which takes over a full page, plus much more. There is also an illustration of a newly invented bandage for the use of sick seamen (see).Near the back is the "Histo... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #559414
(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's and/or early 1760's A very early lot of five (5) newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Average condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. While actual dates va... See More
French & Indian War, and more...
Item #645904
November 15, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 15, 1760 Page 6 has half a column headed: "America" with reports from Philadelphia and New York, the latter having a report of an officer who murdered a women for her complicity in a pick-pocket scam. There is also nearly a column on a letter from Charleston, South Carolina, concerning hostilities by the Cherokee Indians, and some items concernin... See More
Repealing the Stamp Act...
Item #640280
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1766 The first article in the issue is: "Debates on the American Stamp Act" which carries on for five pages of excellent reporting on this critical issue. The photos show only small portions, one bit reading: "...It is my opinion that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies...The Americans are the sons, not the... See More
Reference to the Stamp Act repeal...
Item #651441
June 5, 1766
THE WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, June 5, 1766 Page 2 has: "...from New York that Sir William Johnson had finally concluded a very safe and advantageous treaty of peace & friendship with all the neighbouring Indian nations..." and from Connecticut is: "...that on the first advice of the stamp act being repealed, the Board of Correspondence came to a resolution of revivin... See More
Colonial Boston, with the Supplement issue attached...
Item #617968
June 6, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, June 6, 1768 Under reports from London is: "...Letters from Boston, New England, mention that the late public spirit for establishing new manufactures was greatly subsided, the adventurers having met with nothing but disappointments in procuring materials, scarcity of money, & high price of wages." Elsewhere is: "...some dispatches said... See More
Great issue on the grumblings of the colonists...
Item #642814
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1769 The reverse of the title/contents page is taken up with: "Interesting Advices from America" which begins: "We have already taken notice of the adjournment of the general assembly at Massachusetts Bay from Boston to Cambridge..." which takes the entire page to focus on the growing tensions between the colonists & the B... See More
Stealing slaves... A sea monster at New London...
Item #601150
August 17, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 17, 1769 Page 6 has a nice account from Kingston, Jamaica, of a plot to seal slaves using an accomplice slave by the name of Quashee (see).
The back page has a letter frfom New London, Connecticut, concerning: "...an ill-looking voracious sea monster...to steer clear of its devouring jays. It has been seen to devour whole vessels at once..." (se... See More
The Boston Massacre: two great reports...
Item #642091
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report on the Boston Massacre. The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an excellent & historic report of the Boston Massacre, headed: "AMERICAN AFFAIRS" and the article prefaced with: "The following Report of the Committee of the Town of Boston, transmitted to Governor Po... See More
Liberty figure engraving in the masthead...
Item #653526
April 4, 1771
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL OR CHRONICLE OF LIBERTY, London, April 4, 1771 Filled with various news reports from throughout England as well as Europe. Nice engraving in the masthead & a red tax stamp on the ftpg.
Four pages, a tear at the spine margin, nice condition.
Handsome masthead from colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #651966
October 17, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 17, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
Page 3 has a letter to William Tryon, governor of New York, with his response signed in type: W. Tryon. This is followed by a report from Philadelphia noting the arrival of Richar... See More
The colonies as an ungrateful child...
Item #638464
November 25, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Nov. 25, 1773 A page has over a column taken up with a great letter concerning--in part--the situation in America. Included is: "...The first settlers in America were the children of Britain, protected by her; and that protection has been uniformly continued to this day. Britain has exhausted her strength liken an affectionate mother; her blood & treasure have ... See More
The celebrated Omai from Tahiti, with a plate... Prophetic comments on the future of America... Hatred for the Boston Port Bill...
Item #650491
August 1, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1774 A feature is an article: "Genuine Account of Omiah, A Native of Otaheite [Tahiti], A New Discovered Island in the South Seas, Lately Brought over to England by Capt. Fourneaux". The article takes over a page and includes a full page plate of him.
This was Omai, about whom much can be found on the internet. Omai met Captain James Coo... See More
"...we will die or be free..." Text of the Continental Association...
Item #642385
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, December, 1774 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title."A Plan for Reconciling Britain and Her Colonies" asks 7 questions pertaining to this (see) with some thoughts.
There are 13 1/2 pages taken up with some terrific content headed: "American Papers and Proceedings... See More
Leading to the Revolutionary War...
Item #645242
January 31, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 31, 1775 The front page has: "Queries on the Propriety of Petitioning Parliament on the present interruption of American Commerce" which includes ten points, such as "Do not all the charters granted to the different colonies of America imply the supremacy of Great Britain in every respect, both of legislation & taxation?..." and &q... See More
Virginia newspaper: famous tarring & feathering incident, and so much more...
Item #654785
April 15, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, April 15, 1775 This newspaper was published by Dixon & Hunter, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia, as any experienced collector is aware.
The bottom of the ftpg. has an item m... See More
"...every thing breathes nothing but war..."
Item #653346
May 4, 1775
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING ADVERTISER, London, May 4, 1775 The ftpg. has a letter from General Gage's army noting in part: "Neither the military skill of our General nor...his ardent desire of peaceably accommodating matters seem now likely to avail Every thing around us breathes nothing but war in the most serious light..." with more on this.
Four pages, n... See More
Nice Revolutionary War content from the first year of action...
Item #645318
October 3, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1775 An inside page has much on the Revolutionary War, including: "Bunker's Hill business of the 17th of June has convinced the Provincials so entirely of the irresistible intrepidity of our troops that they have attempted nothing of any moment since..." with much more. There are other war-related items on this page as well, including... See More
Early version of the Articles of Confederation...
Item #642436
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, December, 1775 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.Although there is a tremendous amount of America-related content in this issue, the best would be the full printing of what is an early version of the Articles of Confederation taking over 2 pages. It is prefaced with: &q... See More
The situation in New York & Boston... After the Battle of Long Island...
Item #617249
September 14, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 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.
Pages 1 & 4 contains a very detailed letter: "...from New York, April 12, 1776" in which the writer comments on the situation there at the time, including: &q... See More
George Washington abandons New York...
Item #644300
November 23, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 23, 1776 Almost the entire ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "A Series of Answers to certain Popular Objections against Separating from the Rebellious Colonists, and discarding them entirely; being a concluding Tract of the Dean of Gloucester on the Subject of American Affairs". The photos show about one-third of the ftpg. text, which is ... See More
Colonial currency from Pennsylvania...
Item #639345
April 10, 1777
Colonial currency: Pennsylvania, three pence note dated April 10, 1777. A decorative border plus an engraving of the Penna. coat-of-arms along with the text. The reverse has: "To counterfeit is DEATH" along with "Three Pence, Philadelphia, printed by John Dunlap" and the year 1777. John Dunlap was also the printer of the Declaration of Independence. One signature, measure... See More
Personal letter from Washington to his wife is published in the newspaper...
Item #616823
December 24, 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 two Proclamations, each signe... See More
General Burgoyne called on the carpet... How to deal with England...
Item #650210
July 1, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1778 Inside includes a report from the "House of Commons" which begins: "This day the long expected examination of General Burgoyne commenced...to inquire into the circumstances that occasioned the failure of the Canada expedition...". Burgoyne was heavily criticized for his surrender at Saratoga. This report carries over to take more t... See More
Battle of Savannah... Captain Cook...
Item #653340
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1780 Near the back is a section headed: "Advices Received from America" which includes: "Gen. Lincoln's Letter to Congress on the defeat of the combined Army before Georgia" with a dateline of Charleston, Oct. 22, 1779. This letter concerns the battle for Savannah & takes nearly a full page, signed in type: B. Lincol... See More
Battle of Savannah... Captain Cook...
Item #653341
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1780 Near the back is a section headed: "Advices Received from America" which includes: "Gen. Lincoln's Letter to Congress on the defeat of the combined Army before Georgia" with a dateline of Charleston, Oct. 22, 1779. This letter concerns the battle for Savannah & takes nearly a full page, signed in type: B. Lincol... See More
Battle of Savannah... Captain Cook...
Item #653342
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1780 Near the back is a section headed: "Advices Received from America" which includes: "Gen. Lincoln's Letter to Congress on the defeat of the combined Army before Georgia" with a dateline of Charleston, Oct. 22, 1779. This letter concerns the battle for Savannah & takes nearly a full page, signed in type: B. Lincol... See More
The war as fought in the Caribbean...
Item #650534
March 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1780 Near the back is: "American Intelligence" which contains various reports & letters concerning naval events in the Caribbean relating to the Revolutionary War.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, nearly close-trimmed at the right margin of the title/contents page only, very nice condition. Lacking the plates called for.
Formatted ve... See More
On the capture of St. Eustatius...
Item #650795
April 1, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1781 The back 2 pages have various correspondence concerning the capture of St. Eustatius, when the British seized the Dutch-owned island in the Caribbean.
Both plates called for are present (see).
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, a bit close-trimmed at the right margin of the title/contents page only, very nice condition.
Formatted very mu... See More
British still hopeful even after Cornwallis' surrender...
Item #640529
February 14, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Feb. 14, 1782 An article on pgs. 1 & 2 reports some changes in position with the British leaders including the resignation of George Germaine as secretary of state, and that: "...Lord Cornwallis, who, it is said, is immediately after that event had taken place to return to America with more extensive powers..." with more (see).
The back page has a l... See More
British still hopeful even after Cornwallis' surrender...
Item #644437
February 14, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Feb. 14, 1782 An article on pgs. 1 & 2 reports some changes in position with the British leaders including the resignation of George Germaine as secretary of state, and that: "...Lord Cornwallis, who, it is said, is immediately after that event had taken place to return to America with more extensive powers..." with more (see).
The back page has a l... See More
Independence will be a curse to the Americans...
Item #645127
December 28, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 28, 1782 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "Extract From a Printed Narrative of Lieutenant James Moody's Exertions and Sufferings in the Cause of Government in North America", a notable work (see for beginning).
Pgs. 2 & 3 contains a letter from New York with the latest information (see). Page 5 has more news from New York under the hea... See More
Report that the peace treaty has been signed...
Item #649606
January 18, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 18, 1783 The back page has a notable report: "...it was confidently reported at the Admiralty Office that the articles of peace were signed, having arrived the evening before. The particulars are said to be highly honourable to this country, the French Court having yielded to ours in all the Oriental disputed Articles. The sudden conclusion of t... See More
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