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Catalog 275 (for October) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: perhaps the best stock market crash newspaper, the iconic “Dewy Defeats Truman” newspaper, the Gettysburg Address (from the nation’s capital), a great map of America from 1776, Lincoln’s inauguration and inaugural address, a front page report of Washington’s death, and more, including an extremely rare issue of The Virginia Gazette from 1774 which includes reflective thoughts on the Boston Massacre.
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Reports on the Great Plague...
Item #617414
December 3, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 3, 1666 Near the top of the front page is a report from the city of Norwich on deaths from the Plague, reading: "We have this week (God be praised) a great decrease of the Sickness. Our bill running this; Buried of all diseases 19, whereof of the Plague 15." (see). The back page has a reference to the Plague with a report: "All persons concern... See More
A 330+ year old newspaper...
Item #120730
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME, OR THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, 1679-1682 An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which had a short life before being suppressed. Measures 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in great condition. The issue shown in the photo is generic; the issue you receive will have a similar but different date from the years noted.
On the death of the King, and coronation of James II and Queen Mary...
Item #617183
March 9, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 9, 1684 Most of the front page is taken up by: "A PROCLAMATION - Declaring His Majesties Pleasure touching His Royal Coronation & the Solemnity thereof." which includes in part: "...to celebrate the solemnities of our Royal Coronation, & also the coronation of our dearly beloved Consort the Queen upon the twenty third day of April...n... See More
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #559390
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be 2nd rate. A great opportunity for authentic 17th century newspapers at a fraction of their typical cos... See More
Report on Parliament, from the 1600's...
Item #121061
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
Over 300 years old...
Item #120350
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1695. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper prin... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #615807
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1696 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #180039
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. The generic photo shows what the newspaper looks like when in good condition.
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #120160
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures about 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
Early Masonic item... Health benefits of tea...
Item #642704
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1737 A report "From Rome" begins: "The Society of Free Masons, lately detected at Florence, makes a great noise..." with more (see). Also mention of a dreadful fire in "...Panama, in the Spanish West Indies...".Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Proceedings & Debates in the House o... See More
Nice map of Caragena, Colombia...
Item #642714
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1740 There is a very nice & detailed full page map titled: "A Plan of Cartagena" (the northern Coast of present-day Colombia) with over a full page of related text (see). Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" which includes over half a column of reports from the colonies, datelined: "Newport in N
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The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #652656
March 17, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 17, 1743/4 (year double-dated for two calendars in use at the time. Would be 1744 by current calendar).
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 o... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden with a print of the hero....
Item #640452
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1746 Included is a nice prelude to better content yet to come in this issue, although significant as well, being a detailed report headed: "Carlisle Attack'd by the Rebels", one of the more noteworthy battles in the Jacobite Rebellion, and very near its end. This article takes over 2 pages and is "To be continued".
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Map of South America... Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #640495
January 1, 1749
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1749 The prime feature of this issue is the very nice & detailed foldout map of "South America" which folds out to 9 1/2 by 11 inches. A very displayable & detailed map in great condition.
Among the articles within are: "Articles of the Treaty of Utrecht" between England and France, which takes over 3 pages and i
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Among the articles within are: "Articles of the Treaty of Utrecht" between England and France, which takes over 3 pages and i
Map of the Island of Martinique... Early American Indians...
Item #640093
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1759 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Martinico from the latest & best Authorities." with an inset labeled: "A Map of that Part of Guadaloupe where the English made their Defense, Jan. 23, 1759" The map shows considerable detail (see photos) and measures 8 3/4... See More
Pre-Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #559421
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, 1760's A lot of 10 issues of this famous & popular newspaper at a bargain price. A good set to show the state of affairs in England and the world shortly before the American Revolution. All are complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, & are in nice condition.
The French & Indian War... Montreal described...
Item #645906
October 9, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 9, 1760 The front page has an item headed "America" from New York noting: "...five transport vessels from Carolina arrived here having on board Col. Montgomery & the troops under his command...to proceed to Albany..." and more. Inside has another "America" report taking over a full column with news concerning the French &a... See More
Pre-Stamp Act to just prior to the Revolutionary War...
Item #562418
THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each 8 pages & in nice condition.
Dutch West India Company getting into the slave business...
Item #650401
July 2, 1765
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, July 2, 1765 Fro the year of the hated Stamp Act, but no mention of it here. The ftpg. has a letter from Newport, Rhode Island, and a mention from Senegal that: "...the Dutch West India merchants have entered very largely into the African trade & contracted with the Havannah Company to supply the Spanish settlements with an annual number of Neg... See More
Trying to work through the difficulties in America...
Item #643126
November 1, 1766
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, November, 1766 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
Inside has: "A Letter from the Merchants of Canada in Answer to one Received from a Committee of Merchants in London". This relates to the situation in America, & mentions in part: "...If your allusion ... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #652655
May 9, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 18, 1760, Nov. 3, 1763, May 9, 1767, Feb. 4, 1769, & arch 31, 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 about ... See More
Boston: the nest from which all the evils have sprung...
Item #652331
November 7, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 7, 1768 A report from Charleston notes that: "About a dozen of the ringleaders of the late disturbance at Dr. Turnbull's settlement at the Mosquito Harbour in East Florida, we hear, have been secured...". This is followed by a lengthier report from Mecklenburg beginning: "Gov. Tryon has been here in person to command the militia intended against ... See More
Boston is causing trouble...
Item #652330
December 19, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1768 The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Most of the front page is taken up with a continuation of: "Voltaire On History".
An inside page has a report from a navy officer to a friend in Philadelphia which includes: "The people of Boston have a behaved in s... See More
Patriotic plea by John Dickinson... John Hancock & his troubles...
Item #652606
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1769 Contents include: "A New Voyage to the West Indies, Giving an Account of the various Nations that dwell near the great river Mississippi, ..." which is extremely descriptive of the western lands of America and the native American Indians in the area (see for portions) and taking over 4 pages; "...Letter from General Paol... See More
News from America...
Item #601135
August 3, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1769 Page 2 has reports under the heading "America" with datelines from New Haven, Philadelphia and Newport (see). Other news of the day.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #652333
October 30, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1769 Nice coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this colonial issue displayable. Page 2 has a note: "...has been frequently reported that Paoli intended to settle in Switzerland, we can now assure the public...that that illustrious Chief is actually on his way to England. 'Tis imagined that General Paoli will be promot... See More
1769 non-importation and relations with England...
Item #652332
November 20, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1769 The front page has two notable reports from Rhode Island, one noting in part: "That they would not...until the act imposing duties upon glass, paper, etc. shall be repealed, give any orders for importing ...into this colony...any of the articles enumerated in an agreement entered into...on the 2nd day of ... See More
Gage arrives, Bostonians refuse to trade...
Item #650489
June 1, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1774 Articles include: "Some Observations on the Characters of the English in General, and the Lower People in Particular" "Thoughts on the Reformation" and so much more. Among "Review of New Publications" is: The Chains of Slavery" and; "A Speech Intended to have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charter of t... See More
On Ben Franklin, taxation, and the Hutchinson Letters Affair...
Item #646160
June 9, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1774 Page 5 has an item which reads: "...I beg leave, sir, to offer my sentiments on the supposed right to tax the Colonies, and on the measures that have been lately unfortunately adopted respecting America..." with more concerning taxation (see).
Another page has an item from New York which notes: "...Assembly of Georgia having rejecte... See More
A rare Virginia Gazette... Reflecting upon the Boston Massacre...
Item #654861
April 13, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, April 13, 1775 This is by John Pinkney, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. Purdie and Dixon published a paper of this title, and then a third title which began in early 1775 was begun by Alexander Purdie after leaving the paper mentioned above. T... See More
Benedict Arnold & Ticonderoga...
Item #645294
July 8, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1775 Page 6 contains various reports as taken "From The New York Gazette" including various reports from the Provincial Congress in New York (see photos), including "...that it be recommended to the inhabitants of this colony...immediately to furnish themselves with necessary arms & ammunition to use all diligence to perfect themselve... See More
Washington to Gage... The tense situation in America in 1775...
Item #642435
November 1, 1775
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, November, 1775 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
The issue begins with a intercepted letter from a Maryland delegate to the Continental Congress to Horatio Gates, dated at Annapolis, Aug. 18, 1775 (see for portions). This is followed by George Washington's reply to ... See More
Early version of the Articles of Confederation...
Item #642201
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America. There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what is an early version of the Articles of Con
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Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #642202
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 This issue are mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see for portions).Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide variety of other arti... See More
Reports from Howe, Carleton, and Lee...
Item #643821
August 1, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 1, 1776 Page 2 has some Revolutionary War content with mention of: "...advices from Canada brought an account of Sir Guy Johnson having joined the King's forces at Montreal...with 150 Indians of the Six Nations...was disarmed by General Schuyler at the head of 2000 provincials..." and another report has more, including: "...two small v... See More
A very prophetic statement on freedom...
Item #617218
August 17, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 17, 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 an: "Eight Pounds Reward" ad for the return of 4 soldiers who deserted their military service, with much detail (see). Page 2 has a lengthy de... See More
The battles of New York & Long Island...
Item #644114
October 24, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 24, 1776 The entire front page is part of an ongoing article: "An American Criticism on Price's Libel Against Great Britain in favour of America" which relates to the Revolutionary War.
Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia which begins: "The defeat of the provincial forces at Long Island was in a great measure owing to the bad conduct ... See More
Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #559411
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five (mostly) 2nd-rate issues of this famous newspaper, one each from 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years of the Revolutionary War. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during this formative period in world history. Most are 4 pages, measure about 8 by 11 inches, and are ... See More
Benedict Arnold is promoted...
Item #654923
May 6, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia May 6, 1777
* Benedict Arnold promoted
* General William Howe
* General George Washington
The front page has some war-related items including a note from Fishkill which includes: "...a number of armed Tories marched in open day through Walkhill & Little Britain on their way to join Howe's army. They were pursued by parties of t... See More
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga...
Item #640144
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War" (see photos for the beginning). This is unquestionably one of the more historic issues of the Revolutionary War with a terrific amount of war reporting, not the least o... See More
Naval events in the Revolutionary War... Reference to the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #650160
January 1, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1778 Over 2 pages are taken up with a: "Dialogue Between an Englishman and an American Descendant from English Ancestors" (see for portions). Over 2 pages near the back has: "American Affairs" which includes a report from Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Howe on the state of the navy in American waters, written from on board his ship... See More
Letters from George Washington and General Howe...
Item #617896
March 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER: OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 14, 1778 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 first column of the ftpg. includes a "Proclamation" issued by General Howe that begins: "It being necessary, that a plentiful supp... See More
Trial of Admiral Keppel...
Item #652592
January 19, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, Jan. 19, 1779 The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with verbatim: "Proceedings of the Court Martial on the Trial of Admiral Keppel". As Wikipedia notes: 'During the American Revolutionary War Keppel came into a notorious dispute with Sir Hugh Palliser over Palliser's conduct as his second-in-command at the... See More
Intercepted letters... Rare letter fro Alexander Hamilton...
Item #650621
December 1, 1780
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, December, 1780 Included is over a page reporting the finding of: "...the five papers found amongst others belonging to Henry Laurens, late President of the American Congress". The report notes in part: "...but the papers of the Sieur Laurens, calling himself president of the pretended Congress, have led to the discovery of a plot unprecedented in ... See More
Great content on the "Pennsylvania Line Mutiny"...
Item #650793
February 1, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, February, 1781 The last 3 pages have nice reports & correspondences on what is known as the Pennsylvania Line Mutiny. This was a mutiny of continental army soldiers who demanded higher pay and better housing conditions. It ended with a negotiated settlement on January 8, 1781. The mutiny was the most successful and important insurrection of continental army sold... See More
Events in Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #640519
February 2, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1782 All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with details of a debate in the House of Lords on the Duke of Richmond's motion respecting the execution of Col. Haynes in America. This was a very notable event in the Revolutionary War as Isaac Haynes was hanged by the British under controversial charges.
Pg. 3 has... See More
Controversial case of Col. Isaac Haynes... British support of loyal subjects...
Item #644435
February 2, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1782 All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with details of a debate in the House of Lords on the Duke of Richmond's motion respecting the execution of Col. Haynes in America. This was a very notable event in the Revolutionary War as Isaac Haynes was hanged by the British under controversial charges.
Pg. 3 has a report:... See More
Concerns of the Loyalists in America...
Item #652434
March 9, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 9 1782 Most of the ftpg. is: "The Humble and Dutiful Declaration & Address of his Majesty's American Loyalists" continued in a future issue (not present). This is a lengthy & passionate appeal which has near the beginning: "We, his Majesty's most dutiful & faithful subjects, the loyal inhabitants of America, w... See More
Letter from Ben Franklin supports his partner... War might not quite be over...
Item #649603
January 11, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 11, 1783 Page 2 has an interesting bit: "The latest account from Philadelphia mention that the idea of admitting the colony of Vermont as a fourteenth state had been revived, and was then agitating in Congress." Vermont would become the 14th state but not until 1791. This is followed by other news concerning completing the treaty of peace to end ... See More
North Carolina pardons all those who offended the state since July 4, 1776...
Item #650140
August 5, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 5, 1783 Page 4 has a full column taken up with: "An ACT of Pardon and Oblivion by the State of North Carolina". It notes in part: "...for past offences...in the course of the late unhappy war have become liable to great pains and penalties for offenses committed against the peace & government of this state...that all and all manner... See More
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