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This latest offering of authentic newspapers (Catalog 250) is comprised of nearly 350 new items. Some of the noteworthy content includes: a printing of the Constitution of the United States, an issue of The Royal Gazette from Charleston (1782), a 1659 newsbook we’ve never offered before, Winslow Homer’s famous “Snap The Whip”, an issue with the British response to the Declaration of Independence, coverage of Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, and more. Key items which include the remaining items from the above may be viewed at: Noteworthy Catalog 250
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Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #632067
December 28, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 28, 1641 (date is at the bottom of the back page) The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste... See More
First of this rare 1659 title we have encountered...
Item #628217
January 4, 1652
THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER OF THE COMMONWEALTH, Faithfully Communicating all Affairs both Martial and Civil. London, June 14, 1659 (year is in the imprint at the bottom of the back page). This is just the second issue of this very rare newsbook title we have encountered. This is item 2125 in the Crane & Kaye bibliography: "A Census of British Newspapers & Periodicals, 1620-1... See More
By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #632127
November 14, 1679
DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, Nov. 14, 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
A very rare, early newspaper...
Item #632126
August 14, 1688
PUBLICK OCCURRENCES TRULY STATED, London, Aug. 14, 1688 In our over 40 years of dealing in rare newspapers, we have only once encountered this title. Only 34 issues of this newspaper were ever published.
A single sheet issue, 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches; nice, untrimmed margins. A very rare opportunity for a very rare newspaper.
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 volume one, number one issue...
Item #630230
August 5, 1704
THE OBSERVATOR, London, Aug. 5, 1704 Although called 'The Observator', this is actually the very first issue of 'The Rehearsal'. The name was changed after the first issue, thus making the first issue the only one with a different title. Content is an ongoing dialogue with just a few advertisements.
Single sheet, 13 3/4 by 8 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1703-1706 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 giv... 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.
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.
World's first daily newspaper...
Item #630217
January 22, 1726
THE DAILY COURANT, London, Jan. 22, 1726 This was the world's first successful daily newspaper, and is a landmark issue for any newspaper collection as such. It began in 1702. As would be imagined the issue is almost entirely taken up with various European reports, with half of the back page taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper measuring 8 1/2 by 14 1/4 inc... See More
Nice issue from 1730...
Item #630204
March 8, 1730
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 8, 1730 A somewhat large size, single sheet newspaper from this early year with various reports from Europe with datelines from the Hague, Paris, and Rome. The back page is mostly taken up with various advertisements, two of which are illustrated.
Measures 9 by 16 inches, red tax stamp on the back page, 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
Nice red tax stamp on the front page...
Item #630220
May 4, 1734
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, May 4, 1734 One of the less common newspapers of the era with various news from England & other parts of Europe. Over half of the issue is taken up with advertisements. The ftpg. has a nice, full red-inked tax stamp (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, 2 very small archival mends inside, minimal margin wear, nic... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #632114
September 3, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Sept. 3, 1743 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 of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", thi... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Falkirk...
Item #632173
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1746 Six pages are taken up with: "Description of Cape Breton" and "Importance of Cape Breton". And over four pages are taken up with: "Description of QUEBEC, Character of it Inhabitants, and the manner of Living in that French Colony".
Over four pages have much detail on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Motion
... See More
Over four pages have much detail on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Motion
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, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #632116
December 14, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Dec. 14, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
A portion of this issue concerns the plight of a widow, once wealthy but not impoverished, trying to pay her taxes. Also some co... See More
Much like Ben Franklin's kite experiment... Map of the Caribbean...
Item #631779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). But of greater significance is the great foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLANDS Shewing which belong to England, France, Spain, Dutch, & Danes..." (see). This map folds ou... See More
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Judaica item...
Item #631934
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1756 The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART of EUROPE..." which shows all of Europe as well as Iceland, Russia, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East including Jerusalem, Joppa, Cairo, & Cyprus. This map measures 13 by ... See More
The French take the fort at Oswego...
Item #630361
October 28, 1756
BERROW'S WORCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 28, 1756 Page 3 has a report from Boston which notes in part: "...advices from Albany relating to the taking the Forts at Oswego with the garrison, armed vessels, provisions, artillery...by the French..." with much more detail on this (see), taking over one-third of a column.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, nice condition... See More
Major Robert Rogers & his Rangers are victorious...
Item #618054
August 9, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 9, 1760 Most of page 3 is taken up with a letter "By an Assembly of Brethren called Quakers". Another page has half a column of news under: "America" with New York, Philadelphia, and Boston datelines (see). The first report includes: "By the Albany post...have advice that the brave Major Rogers has had another brush with the French... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #559414
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.
Concerning the Stamp Act...
Item #632172
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1765 Near the back under: "Remarkable Events" is a report of ships arriving at Philadelphia: "...with the stamps on board for Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, when several citizens assembled in order to consider ways and means for preventing the stamp act taking place in that province..." with more (see). Further on is... See More
Repeal of the Stamp Act, in a London magazine...
Item #631778
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1766 The first article in the issue is: "A Summary of the Arguments Against Repealing the Stamp Act", which was such a divisive issue both in England and the American colonies. This article takes 2 1/2 pages and contains some interesting read (see for portions).As an interesting response to the above, by far the most significant conten... See More
The Townshend Acts are just a new Stamp Act... Dedicating the Liberty Tree...
Item #632022
August 1, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1, 1768 An inside page has a report from Boston which includes some letters from England, with some of the text reading: "...that our friends consider the late act imposing duties upon glass, etc. as a second stamp act, and as another attempt to gain the point of taxation over the colonies; that those in power are unwilling to see the right of p... See More
South Carolina is flourishing...
Item #632201
October 25, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1768 The back page has a reporter from Charleston, South Carolina, with: "A calculation having been made of the value of the produce of this Province...is reckoned to exceed half a million sterling, exclusive of some 1000 barrels of rice bought by our neighbours of Georgia...needs no other proof of the flourishing state of South Carolina, nor of i... See More
Some news reports from America...
Item #630381
October 24, 1769
THE PUBLIC LEDGER, London, Oct. 24, 1769 The top of page 3 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England" with various local reports (see). The balance of the issue has various European reports.
Four pages, nice red tax stamp on the front page, some ftpg. foxing, never bound nor trimmed, generally nice
The detestable tea... Printed a day after the Boston Tea Party...
Item #625924
December 17, 1773
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, Dec. 17, 1773 This issue was printed the day after the Boston Tea Party, just 137 miles away. The entire front page is taken up with the continued article: "Some Observations Upon the Slavery of Negroes, continued...". The middle of page 2 has a brief yet notable report: "It is reported that the American Colonies are expected soon ... See More
On Ben Franklin, taxation, and the Hutchinson Letters Affair...
Item #602330
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 pair of issues: colonies want to tax themselves...
Item #631766
December 24, 1774
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a pair of issues dated Dec. 24 & Dec. 27, 1774 Taking all of the ftpg. of the Dec. 24 issue is: “An Argument in Defence of the Exclusive Right Claimed by the Colonies to Tax Themselves. With a review of the Laws of England, relative to Representation and Taxation.” Portions include: "All the accounts received from the chief towns in America giv... See More
John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #631750
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1775 The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the succes
... See More
Bunker Hill and so much more...
Item #617628
October 14, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1775 The front page has an ominous report from London noting in part: "We are well assured that the most effectual & vigorous measures will be pursued with the provinces of New England, both on account of their own signal demerits, and as an example to the other colonies. The Parliament is to meet...motion will be made for a bill of ge... See More
Much on the Battle of Long Island...
Item #596537
October 16, 1776
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 16, 1776 Over half of the first column on the front page is taken up with a continuation of: "An Authentic Journal of Occurrences which happened within the Circle of Major Meig's Observation, in the Detachment commanded by Colonel (now General) Benedictine [sic] Arnold", which is concluded in a future issue (see our item 596691, or inqu... See More
Colonial currency from Pennsylvania...
Item #631820
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, light r... See More
Colonial currency from Pennsylvania...
Item #631821
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, rubbing... See More
Much news concerning the Revolutionary War...
Item #597071
May 7, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 7, 1777 Page 2 has: "An American Anecdote" taking two-thirds of a column, concerning the French & Indian War (see). Page 2 has several reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...an account of Sir Guy Carleton having passed over the lakes on the ice & taking possession of that [Ticonderoga] post, which on his approac... See More
Efforts of General Washington...
Item #597771
November 3, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1777 Half a column on page 2 is headed "America" being a: "Proclamation" from Halifax which has near the beginning: "The inhabitants of Machias...whilst a great part of America was suffering the inconveniences attendant on war, have thought proper...to invade & ravage the possessions of their innocent & peaceable n... See More
Criticizing Washington for his positive spin on his defeat at Germantown...
Item #617100
January 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1778 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.
Over one-third of the front page is taken up with three "Procla... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga... Foldout map of Dominica...
Item #631748
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More
British critical of their generals' conduct in America...
Item #630600
September 14, 1779
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 14, 1779 The entire front page has reports from the London House of Commons concerning the conduct of the Revolutionary War in America, with mention of Lord Cornwallis, General Burgoyne, Sir William Howe, General Washington, and others. One portion which has criticism of decisions made includes: "...at a... See More
Much good content on the Revolutionary War...
Item #613624
October 6, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Oct. 6, 1780 The front page is entirely taken up with 4 letters from Henry Clinton and General Earl Cornwallis, two from New York and one from Charleston. The first letter has much on war-related events near New York City with mention that: "...During this time Washington...had, with an army increased to 12,000 men, passed the North River & was mo... See More
Early American politics.....
Item #632161
November 25, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 25, 1780 An inside page has some war-related discussions from the "House of Commons" including one beginning: "...it appeared that the number of provincials in our service amounted in all to 8091. In the town of New York there were 2841..." with other politically-related items (see).
A few other tidbits relating to America as wel... See More
Events near the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #631976
April 24, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, April 24, 1783 Page 2 has a bit noting: "...Royal Highness...also ordered a handsome sum for the relief of those refugees from South Carolina and Georgia who are in indigent circumstances." and mention: "...addresses were presented to his Royal Highness...from the North American Loyalists, to all of which he gave most gracious answers."... See More
Decorative masthead... late 1700's...
Item #216092
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, 1784 See the photo for the very nice & ornate lettering in the masthead, making this a displayable issue. This is a folio size newspaper of 4 pages which was never bound nor trimmed--difficult to find as such.
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
... See More
Various news of the day & a wealth of ads, and a red-inked tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. Minor wear to the edges and li
Pair of issues from just after the Revolutionary War...
Item #630245
March 5, 1784
THE YORK CHRONICLE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, England, Feb. 20 and March 5, 1784 A pair of issues of this title, both from just after the Revolutionary War, four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various European reports and a wealth of ads. Nice condition, red tax stamp on the front pages.
Georgians are 'the most lawless & licentious people in America'...
Item #629797
November 30, 1785
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1785 Page 2 has an item: "The request of the United States to their great and good alley [France] to furnish them with $400,000 in order to bribe the Algerines to a peace meets, it is said, with a very cool reception at Paris...how far that measure may be consistent with the safety & independence of the United States... See More
Working towards a commercial treaty with England...
Item #632168
July 8, 1786
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1786 Page 2 reports are datelined from Charlestown, Boston, Bennington, New York, Madrid, London, and Charleston, the latter beginning: "No official account has yet been received by the governour of this state from the governour of Georgia relative to the Indian ravages...". Also: "...letters...from England, which state that Mr. Pitt... See More
On the Shays' Rebellion...
Item #631997
January 17, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1787 The top of page 3 has two reports concerning the Shays' Rebellion, one noting in part: "The restoration of public peace in this county & Berkshire is an event devoutly wished for...number of insurgents who prevented the courts from sitting at Springfield was about 2000, they were headed by the noted captain ... See More
Concerning the Shays' Rebellion...
Item #613955
April 19, 1787
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, April 19, 1787 Page 2 has some reports concerning the Shays' Rebellion noting in part: "...in the state of Vermont, small parties have expressed a zeal in favour of the insurgents...that Shays was in some town upon Lake Champlain endeavouring to raise a party in his favour..." and also: "...one Levi Bullock of [Lanesborough]...who has... See More
Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #633290
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created. Comments from the Library Company of Philadelphia note that it can not be definitively determined which of ... See More
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