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Catalog 284 (for July) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of nearly 300 new items, a selection which includes: a Pennsylvania Journal with the segmented snake cartoon, a Williamsburg (VA) newspaper on the Gunpowder Plot, Lincoln's assassination (in a Washington, D.C. newspaper), the famous Honolulu Star Bulletin reporting the Pearl Harbor attack, the capture of Ethan Allen, an issue with the “Beardless” Lincoln print on the front page, and more.
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The Great Plague of 1666....
Item #656537
October 8, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 8, 1666 The effects of the dreaded Plague are revealed in a brief front page report from Norwich stating: "The Account of our Bill of Mortality for this last week runs thus, buried of all diseases 115, whereof the Plague 100."
Page 2 has a report noting: "Monsieur Buat on Saturday the ninth instant received sentence to be beheaded, and was acco
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Page 2 has a report noting: "Monsieur Buat on Saturday the ninth instant received sentence to be beheaded, and was acco
Ship from Virginia loaded with tobacco...
Item #656522
February 28, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1669 The front page begins with a report noting: "This last week went hence several vessels homewards bound, most of them from France, and one from Virginia, belonging to the New England bound for London laden with Tobacco...". Very early mention of an American colony in a newspaper.
A very early issue, this newspaper having begun in 1665 (and... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #661844
May 24, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 24, 1669
* Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
Contains reports from Barbados, Falmouth, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Hambourgh, Warsaw, Cologne, Brussels, and more.
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. ... 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
The Rye House Plot to assassinate King Charles II & his brother...
Item #661834
June 25, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 25, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
More than half of the front page is taken up with a preface and document concerning the Rye House Plot, which was a plan to assassinate King Charles II and his brother James (heir to the throne). It ultimately would not come to fruition (see hyperlink for details). The preface references the formal... See More
Seeking the Duke of Monmouth for his involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #661833
July 2, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
Over half of the front page is taken up with a Proclamation" by King Charles II for the apprehension of his illegitimate son the Duke of Monmouth. The text of the Proclamation reads in part: "...received information upon oath that James Duke of Monmouth [and others]...have traitorously con... See More
Algernon Sidney is beheaded...
Item #617588
December 10, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 10, 1683 The back page has a brief yet quite historic report from London reading: "This day Algernon Sidney Esq., was brought from the Tower to the place appointed for his execution on Tower-Hill, where he was beheaded on a scaffold erected for that purpose." Sidney was much involved in the military & politics, ultimately to be implicated in th... 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
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293
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
Pre and post war perspective from Britain...
Item #649310
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.
The Great Awakening... Boston magazine from 1744...
Item #656849
April 7, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 7, 1744 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 short y... See More
Five different British titles from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294
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.
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #656375
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king. At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most graciou... See More
Colonists against the Stamp Act are warned of consequences.... Stamp distributor is forced to resign....
Item #601769
November 7, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 7, 1765 The front page has a report from Boston appointing a committee to be comprised of James Otis & Sam Adams, among others, to offer thanks for "...his Majesty's...noble, generous & truly patriotic speeches...in favour of the Colonies, their rights & privileges...".
But certainly the prime feature of this issue is the h... 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
Quartering troops and other concerns... Supplement issue included...
Item #661837
May 23, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, with the "Supplement" issue, May 23, 1768
* Rare Colonial America original
The content is varied from thoughts on religious concerns on the front page, to "Thoughts on Vegetation" to "A New Method of Making Hogs Grow Quickly Fat" & other curious articles in addition to a wealth of advertisements.
The better content is actually fo... See More
Indian troubles... Angry at the tax collectors...
Item #661836
June 13, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, June 13, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Included are reports under the heading "America" from Charleston, Philadelphia, Boston, Newport, & New York, including a letter "...from the Cherokee country, informs us...upper Cherokee towns are greatly harassed by several parties of Indians from the Ohio & Mississippi who kill ... See More
Tarred and feathered & banished from town...
Item #661832
September 12, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, September 12, 1768 The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War (see below). Much of the earlier pages are taken up with reports from Europe. Further to the back are American reports (see), with some reports from Michigan, and a note that: "Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is chosen Agent for ... See More
No importing of slaves until the Revenue Acts are repealed...
Item #601323
September 16, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1769 Page 2 has over a full column headed: "America" with reports from Charleston beginning: "The form of a general association effectually to discontinue the importation of European & East India goods and Negroes into this Province until the late Acts for raising a Revenue in America...shall be repealed, was framed the beginning of... See More
Massachusetts' Bay... Hutchinson... Great map of Greece & vicinity...
Item #661628
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770 * Pre Revolutionary War America
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 comment... See More
Complaining about taxation without representation... War with the Regulators is over?
Item #651964
August 15, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 15, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a letter from the Mass. House of Representatives to their British agent concerning taxation. Near the beginning is: "We cann... See More
An ungrateful America...
Item #646153
May 7, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 7, 1774 Page two has a very notable item which begins: "A writer treating on American affairs says, America, once steady, prudent, and loyal, by an unhappy course of indulgence in a vicious habit or supposed independence, and a false conception of rights, is become refractory and ungrateful..." with more.
Another page has over a full column heade... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649963
December 7, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 7, 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
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
Great on the Williamsburg Gunpowder Incident in a Williamsburg newspaper... John Hancock's house is attacked...
Item #655675
April 21, 1775
VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, April 21, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, 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.
Certainly the most notable content is a terrific report on the historic ... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen...
Item #656569
October 21, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1775 The front page includes a letter: "To the King" which references the American situation & includes: "...Let then, royal Sire, the liberty of England and America be ever in your heart, then shall the people be free, and America shall yet be happy in the full enjoyment of her rights...". Also on the ftpg. is: "A ... See More
Mention of "Common Sense"...
Item #643831
August 29, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 29, 1776 The entire front page & nearly half of pg. 2 are taken up with a continued: "Retrospective view of Affairs in the Colonies" which begins: "General Gage thought it necessary for the safety of the troops, as well as to secure the important post & town of Boston, to fortify the neck of land..." with much more. Some great r... See More
Great issue on the capture of New York...
Item #644228
November 5, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 5, 1776 This is a very significant issue, as the entire front page is taken up with reports on the historic capture of New York City by the British, beginning with the report from the noted: "London Gazette Extraordinary" issue of Nov. 4 which includes the lengthy & detailed report from General William Howe on his success in the capture... See More
General Howe proclamations in a Tory newspaper.....
Item #661835
November 19, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 19, 1777
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* General William Howe proclamations
This was a strongly Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British were in occupation. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the ... See More
Parliamentary discussions on the Revolutionary War...
Item #650216
December 2, 1777
APPENDIX TO THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, MDCCLXXVII (1777) This was a supplemental issue printed at the end of the year. The first 16 pages are taken up with: "Parliamentary History" which a wealth of reporting of discussions in Parliament, much of the focus being on the events in America.
Complete in 34 pages, small masthead at the top of the first page, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, n... See More
Letters between General Howe & Ben Franklin...
Item #661839
February 18, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* Benjamin Franklin & William Howe
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... See More
George Washington talks about independence... Ben Franklin is assassinated?
Item #661838
March 25, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 25, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The front page has two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Exce... See More
Burning of Portsmouth and Norfolk by the British...
Item #650626
June 1, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1779 Near the back are over 3 pages of reports headed: "American Affairs" which includes a letter from General Clinton to George Germain dated at New York which relates to a letter from General Mathew to General Henry Clinton dated at Portsmouth, Virginia & accompanied by a letter from Sir George Collier to Clinton, both of which relate some ... See More
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
Item #649287
FASCINATING DOCUMENT for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches.Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The photo is re... See More
General Clinton offers thanks for the victory at Eutaw Springs...
Item #640541
March 19, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 19, 1782 One-third of page 6 is taken up with: "America--From the New York Gazette". One of the reports notes: "...a select body of rebels consisting of about 200 form the Jersey brigade of light infantry...under the command of Major Bauman, attacked the post of the loyal refugees at Bergen..." with more on this. Also: "...we hear... See More
John Adams in his ambassador role in Europe...
Item #640566
May 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1782 Page 2 has a report concerning John Adams' efforts in Amsterdam towards working on a general peace agreement. Also: "Mr. Adams has obtained leave to open a loan here for five millions of florins...and that two vessels, one called the General Washington, and the other the General Green, are ready at Amsterdam to be loaded with the productio... See More
John Adams in his ambassador role in Europe...
Item #644480
May 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1782 Page 2 has a report concerning John Adams' efforts in Amsterdam towards working on a general peace agreement. Also: "Mr. Adams has obtained leave to open a loan here for five millions of florins...and that two vessels, one called the General Washington, and the other the General Green, are ready at Amsterdam to be loaded with the productio... See More
Loyalists leaving New York City...
Item #651274
November 18, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 18, 1783 Page 2 has a report from New York noting: "...there remained but few of the Loyalists in that city & they were preparing for leaving it in the course of a few days..." and further on: "...General Carleton's address to the Congress in favour of the Loyalists had failed to procure them a favourable reception on the continent, ... See More
George Washington becomes a benefactor to the Alexandria Academy... A tricorne hat advertisement...
Item #658807
February 22, 1786
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Page 3 has a report: "Amongst the respectable patrons of the Alexandria Academy, a new & promising institution, appears the name of the illustrious General ... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of seven 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America.
Rhode Island is obstinate in apporoving the Constitution...
Item #652278
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March, 1790 Included is an unusual illustration (rarely found in 18th century magazines) of a chamber lamp, within the descriptive text. Other items include: "Character of General Lee" "Female Heroism: or Magnanimity of the Whig Lades in Charleston when that City was in the Hands of the British" "On Comets" &... See More
Alexander McGillivray & the Creeks Indians...
Item #656510
August 23, 1791
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 23, 1791 A front page report from Winchester includes: "...the report of McGillivry [Alexander McGillivray, Creek Indian Chief] having quitted the Creeks is on account of their hostile disposition towards the U.S. is void of foundation..." with a bit more on this.
Also a front page notice headed: "Louisiana"... See More
With an anti-slavery poem... the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands...
Item #645248
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1791 Among the articles are: "Some Account of the Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands" which is Hawaii; "Animated Portrait of African Servitude" "On the Power of Money" & much more.Of note is a poem titled: "Monimba: A True Story", an anti-slavery poem which depicts a fictional, pregnant Igbo s... See More
America is prospering.......
Item #656870
October 22, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1791 The front page has the "Letter From Dr. Priestley, To M. Condorcet... at Paris." Page 2 has: "The United States" which begins: "Perhaps no country ever prospered so fast as the American States have done in the short time of two years..." with more on the rapid growth & development.
The front page has an ad for: &quo... See More
Richard Henry Lee is praised upon his retirement...
Item #607713
October 27, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1792 The front page features 26 illustrated ship advertisements. Page 3 has an item from the Virginia legislature concerning: "...communicate to Richard Henry Lee the high sense entertained by his country of the services rendered by him through the course of a long life...express the regret felt by this house at hearing that... See More
Beautiful masthead in this 1795 Canterbury newspaper...
Item #649281
June 16, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795 We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this ti... See More
Benjamin Rush on the Yellow Fever epidemic...
Item #656565
October 5, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 5, 1795 Page 3 has accounts of the Napoleonic War with: "French Official Account of the Action in the Mediterranean". Page 2 has: "Peace With Spain--French Official Account" and: "Official Account of the Defeat of the Emigrants".
The ftpg. has a lengthy article headed: "Medical" concerning how to deal with the on-going Yel... See More
A trial for sedition... Saluting Washington's home...
Item #656567
October 31, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 31, 1798 The front page has: "Trial of Matthew Lyon for Sedition". Also on the ftpg: "More Electioneering ! " Page 3 has a report from Alexandria: "Protection to Commerce, Combined with Patriotism" concerning a ship which fired an honor salute as it passed Washington's home at Mt. Vernon, etc.&n... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
Army uniforms described... Napoleon in Egypt...
Item #656566
January 30, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 30, 1799 The bkpg. has most of a column taken up with a great & detailed article headed: 'Uniform For the Army of the United States" with the dress described for each of the various ranks beginning with the commander in chief. This article is signed in type by the Secretary of War: James M'Henry.
Page 2 has a l... See More
Funeral for Governor Increase Sumner...
Item #656872
June 13, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, June 13, 1799 Page 3 has a nice and rather graphic account of the funeral of Governor Increase Sumner. He had just begun serving his 3rd term as governor when he died. The article includes an engraving of the coffin, plus a listing of the funeral procession and noting "The Hearse" among other aspects of the parade. Nice to have this report in a Bos... See More
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