Catalog 211+ - released for June, 2013...
This latest offering of authentic newspapers includes nearly 400 new items (Catalog 211) along with remnants from Catalog 210, arranged chronologically. Use the listing options to arrange by price, release-date, etc., or the search engine below to search within this list by keyword or phrase. Some of the noteworthy content includes:• Lincoln’s campaign newspaper “The Rail Splitter”...
• Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
• Richmond newspaper reports the Battle of Gettysburg...
• Revolutionary War map from 1776...
• Terrific issue on ‘Billy the Kid’...
• Passage of the Thirteenth Amendment...
The remaining items from the above list, along with a few additional key items, may be viewed at: Noteworthy Catalog 211
The links below are designed to help you quickly find items of interest from Catalog 211 along with the remnants from Catalog 210:
To view ONLY items from Catalog 211 go to: CATALOG 211
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The catalog, in its entirety, is shown below (chronological order).
You may request a hard-copy or PDF version of this catalog by e-mailing us at guy@rarenewspapers.com.
Catalog 211+ - released for June, 2013...
This latest offering of authentic newspapers includes nearly 400 new items (Catalog 211) along with remnants from Catalog 210, arranged chronologically. Use the listing options to arrange by price, release-date, etc., or the search engine below to search within this list by keyword or phrase. Some of the noteworthy content includes:
• Lincoln’s campaign newspaper “The Rail Splitter”...
• Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
• Richmond newspaper reports the Battle of Gettysburg...
• Revolutionary War map from 1776...
• Terrific issue on ‘Billy the Kid’...
• Passage of the Thirteenth Amendment...
The remaining items from the above list, along with a few additional key items, may be viewed at: Noteworthy Catalog 211
The links below are designed to help you quickly find items of interest from Catalog 211 along with the remnants from Catalog 210:
To view ONLY items from Catalog 211 go to: CATALOG 211
The catalog, in its entirety, is shown below (chronological order).
You may request a hard-copy or PDF version of this catalog by e-mailing us at guy@rarenewspapers.com.
• Lincoln’s campaign newspaper “The Rail Splitter”...
• Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
• Richmond newspaper reports the Battle of Gettysburg...
• Revolutionary War map from 1776...
• Terrific issue on ‘Billy the Kid’...
• Passage of the Thirteenth Amendment...
The remaining items from the above list, along with a few additional key items, may be viewed at: Noteworthy Catalog 211
The links below are designed to help you quickly find items of interest from Catalog 211 along with the remnants from Catalog 210:
To view ONLY items from Catalog 211 go to: CATALOG 211
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The catalog, in its entirety, is shown below (chronological order).
You may request a hard-copy or PDF version of this catalog by e-mailing us at guy@rarenewspapers.com.
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Early newsbook from the English Civil War...
Item #600703
November 30, 1648
THE MODERATE INTELLIGENCER: Impartially Communicating Martial Affaires to the Kingdome of ENGLAND, June 13, 1649 This newsbook, a predecessor of today's newspaper and published during the English Civil War, supported the abolition of the monarchy and welcomed the beheading of King Charles I. This was somewhat of a transitional item between pamphlets & newspapers, but defined specific... See More
Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #120198
January 1, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published 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 the price conside... See More
A 325+ year old newspaper...
Item #120730
January 1, 1680
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME, OR THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, 1680-1683 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.
Rare & early title...
Item #599277
October 10, 1682
THE LONDON MERCURY, London, England, Oct. 10, 1682 A very difficult title to find and one which apparently only lasted for 56 issues. This is issue #54. This is formatted very much like the more common "London Gazette" but a bit larger in size & considerably more scarce. Various news reports of the day including a brief back page item noting: "His Grace the Duke of Monmout... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #598959
May 25, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, May 25, 1689 The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (see). This is issue #23 of a short-lived title which existed to report on the ongoing disputes between the Scots and English. There are a fe... See More
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published newspaper...
Item #559390
January 1, 1690
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, 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 cost.... See More
Item #121061
January 1, 1692
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
The world's oldest continually published newspaper...
Item #120197
January 1, 1694
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1694 (last available for this year) An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper (began in 1665 & still publishes 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 collectio... See More
Over 300 years old...
Item #120350
January 1, 1695
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
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #180035
January 1, 1700
A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated), several foldouts, being prints of buildings, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins but otherwise nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
January 1, 1704
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common than it. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches.
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #120477
January 1, 1710
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 adverse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous mate... See More
The oldest continuously published newspaper...
Item #559480
January 1, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, 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.
Scarce title...
Item #598822
April 17, 1710
MEMOIRS OF LITERATURE, London, April 17, 1710 A very uncommon title from England, four pages with no news of the day but rather editorials and literature reviews. Water staining, measures 8 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, and a rare opportunity to add this title to an early newspaper collection.
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #120488
January 1, 1711
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.
Very displayable masthead...
Item #598824
June 20, 1719
THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, June 20, 1719 The finest feature of this issue is the extremely ornate & intricately engraved masthead, making this a very nice newspaper for display. Most of pages 2, 3 & 4 are taken up with news reports. The back leaf is mostly ads which typically is missing since it contained no news. But it is present with this issue.
Six pages,... See More
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #180039
January 1, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's 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.
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #559396
January 1, 1720
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.
See the displayable front page...
Item #599279
March 31, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, March 31, 1720 One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports, including a brief mention on the front page that: "...The Earl of Strafford was likewise arrived at Paris from London...to look after his concerns in the Mississippi company."... See More
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #120160
January 1, 1723
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 1700's... Quite uncommon from London...
Item #120195
January 1, 1723
THE TRUE BRITON, London, 1723 A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead, a bit larger than most from of this period. Wide margins at the top and right, nice condition. The photo below is "generic" however the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1723.
Printed on Christmas day...
Item #598821
December 25, 1725
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Dec. 25, 1725 An early and relatively uncommon British title. Content has various news of the day, all European, with the back page filled with ads including 5 of which are illustrated. The back page also has a well-inked red tax stamp (see).
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, never-trimmed margins, great condition.
Pre and post war perspective from Britain...
Item #180019
January 1, 1730
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.
Item #599048
February 8, 1730
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Feb. 8, 1730 The top half of the front page states the purpose of the paper and the subscription and advertising terms, noting: "...This paper will consist wholly of advertisements, together with the prices of stocks, course of exchange, and names and description of persons becoming bankrupt...". There is no news in this newspaper.
Complete as a... See More
Rare, early title...
Item #120257
January 1, 1731
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
News from America...
Item #599052
February 13, 1731
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Feb. 13, 1731 Page 2 has news from America with a dateline of: "Ipswich in New-England" and "Boston in New England" (see). Pages 3 & 4 are taken up with ads, and 4 of them are illustrated.
Four pages, 10 by 12 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Happy slaves... Quakers... from the second year of publication...
Item #601850
July 1, 1732
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1732 The issue begins with 33 pages of "A View of the Weekly Disputes & Essays in this Month". This section has various reports from the many newspapers in England including the Daily Courant, Universal Spectator, Applebee's Journal, Weekly Register, London Journal, Fog's Journal, The Craftsman, The Free Briton, and more. Thes... See More
Item #593163
February 1, 1735
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1735 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Corsican Chiefs & Genoese Governors" "Band of Patriots, their Practices" "Woolsey & Cromwell, how Sacrificed" "Scripture Inspiration Defended" "Dissertation on Flogging Banter'd" & more.
Near the back is a sectio... See More
Very nice red tax stamp...
Item #599047
February 4, 1749
THE REMEMBRANCER, London, Feb. 4, 1749 Certainly one of the less common 18th century newspapers. Various reports from throughout Europe, including military events. The front page has a very handsome red-inked tax stamp (see). Four pages, wide margins, great condition.
Great engraving of the London skyline...
Item #598816
December 1, 1749
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, December, 1749 Formatted much like the more popular 'Gentleman's Magazine' but a more scarce title. The full title/contents page features a great engraving of the skyline of London (see).
Among the articles are: "Reflections on Atheism & Superstition" "Birds, Beasts, Fishes and Plants in America", over two pages of: &qu... See More
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #559498
January 1, 1750
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.
News from the French & Indian War... American Indian drawings...
Item #591956
September 1, 1756
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1756 Near the back in the "Historical Chronicle" is: "American News" which has a letter from Albany, & among other reports mentions that: "...Col. Broadstreet, with about 300 boatmen, were attacked by about 400 Canadians...Col. Broadstreet behaved gallantly and kept possession of a small island..." and a
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Great condition & in its original 18th century state...
Item #598820
June 1, 1758
THE MONTHLY REVIEW, London, June, 1758 A scarce, unusual magazine with perhaps the finest feature being that it was never bound nor trimmed and still has the original blue outer wrappers. Complete in 112 pages, 5 3/4 by 9 inches, great condition.
French & Indian War...
Map of the St. Lawrence River includes Quebec...
Item #600250
November 1, 1759
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 The most notable item in this issue is the very nice & detailed full page map of the St. Lawrence River and present-day city of Quebec, titled "An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Falls of Montmorency." (see). The map is in nice condition although was once close-trimmed at the top but has been arch... See More
Five different British titles from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #559420
January 1, 1760
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. Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
Pre-Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #559421
January 1, 1760
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...
Item #599016
September 1, 1760
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1760 Among the articles in this issue are: "Austrian Account of the Siege of Dresden" "Prussian Account of the Siege of Breslau" "Late Discovery of the Virtues of Hemlock" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which gives various news reports of the day and which also includes some acc... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #598022
September 2, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, an group of five issues dated Sept. 2, 1760, May 12, 1764, June 9, 1767, Nov. 27, 1770 and Jan. 14, 1773. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition, a few with some damp staining. 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 8 by 11 inches.
Ad... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #559414
January 1, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1760's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the 1760's.
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #598600
October 1, 1761
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1761 Among the items in this issue are: "...Virtues of Hemlock in the Cure of Ulcers" "Of the Inventions for Discovering the Longitude" "Artful Management of the French in Concluding Treaties" "Particular Account of Mr. Pitt's Resignation" "Letters for and Against Mr. Pitt" with some of this ... See More
Decorative masthead from the 1700's...
Item #121102
January 1, 1764
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR, THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, 1764 A fine, folio-size newspaper from England during the tumultuous time that lead to the Stamp Act, when tensions between England & the colonies were beginning to strain. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads.
Decorative masthead, untrimmed, some small wormholes, archival mends and archivally attached at the spi... See More
Preaching in the colonies... Protection against the Indians...
Item #598597
February 11, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 11, 1764 The front page has an article beginning: "I beg a little room in your Chronicle for a few words on the proposals from New England for propagating the Gospel...". Inside under "America" is a New York dateline mentioning the preaching of the Rev. Mr. Whitefield, and also concerning "...An act providing for 300 effective men.... See More
Explorer of America's interior...
Item #589092
August 30, 1765
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 30, 1765 Inside has: "We hear Major Loftus, now in America, who lately commanded the expedition to Fort Illinois, & the other settlements on the Mississippi, will be included in the next promotion of land officers & be created a Lieutenant-General." (see)
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on ... See More
Establishing a mint in New York...
Item #589093
September 3, 1765
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 3, 1765 Inside has: "America" with reports from New York including: "...that a mint officer was going to be established in this place for coining silver, etc." and a report from Boston begins: "Funerals without mourning, or the giving of English gloves, is become so fashionable that there has been but one burial for many mont... See More
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #204514
January 1, 1766
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
Item #589188
April 18, 1766
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 18, 1766 Inside has reports from Philadelphia, Halifax & New York, some relating to the Stamp Act (see). Otherwise mostly European reports.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the back page, very nice condition.
Sermon by an Indian turned Christian...
Item #589189
April 22, 1766
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 22, 1766 Inside has a brief item noting: "Sunday morning last a North American Indian, a convert to the Christian religion, preached a sermon at the Rev. Dr. Chandler's meeting in the Old-Jewry to a very numerous and polite audience...".
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, never-trimmed margins, full red tax stamp on the back page, very n... See More
News from America...
Item #598590
June 11, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 11, 1767 Inside has: "America" (see) with reports datelined Boston and Charleston. Most other news is from Europe.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Ben Franklin, and more...
Item #599015
January 25, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Jan. 25, 1768 Page 2 has a report of the death of the Duke of York which includes a nice engraving of his coffin, showing the position of the pall bearers and others (see). More on the funeral further into the issue. Also: "They write from New York that a resolution has been taken to establish public companies of artizans who were to be endowed with certain p... See More
Would reject independence if offered... Regarding representation in Parliament...
Item #585318
April 4, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1768 Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter from the Speaker of the Mass. Assembly to one of the King's Secretaries of State, which includes: "...it seems to be conclusive that as those acts were made with the sole & express purpose of raising a revenue out of America, the subjects here are in those instances unfortunately ... See More
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