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One of the earliest 17th century newspapers you will find...
Item #638313
January 19, 1641
GAZETTE, Paris, France, January 19, 1641 (date is in the imprint at the bottom of the back page). This extremely early newspaper is filled with news reports with datelines from throughout Europe, including Rome, Lyon, & Amsterdam. There are no advertisements.
This was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influentia... See More
The pirate Laurent...
Item #617268
May 6, 1686
LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 6, 1686 Page 3 has a report datelined: "Madrid" which includes word that: "...the famous Pyrate Laurent has plundered and burnt the Town of Campeche in the Province of Yucatan, after having put most of the Inhabitants to the Sword." (see)
The balance of the issue is taken up with various reports from Europe. An uncommon four page issue, 6 1/2... See More
Rare 17th century title from England...
Item #637896
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, April, 1695 This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and M... See More
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #180035
A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications giv... See More
Three issues of the "Post Boy" from 1706...
Item #639268
November 9, 1706
THE POST BOY, London, 3 different issues all from 1706 of this nice newspaper with the two engravings in the masthead. These are "2nd rate" issues with no portions missing, just not nice enough for "1st rate". Complete as single sheet newspapers.
The famous "Tatler" newspaper...
Item #637065
March 7, 1709
THE TATLER, London, March 7, 1709 This newspaper was founded in this year by Richard Steele who used the nom de plume "Isaac Bickerstaff, Esquire", the first such consistently adopted journalistic persona. Steele's idea was to publish the news and gossip heard in London coffeehouses, hence the title, leaving the subject of politics to the newspapers. To assure complete coverage of lo... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #638065
September 6, 1710
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, Sept. 6, 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 misc... 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.
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #636850
July 1, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
Item #638991
August 28, 1714
THE EVENING POST, London, Aug., 28, 1714 An early issue of this famous title from England, the ftpg. having reports from Stockholm, Hamburg and Amsterdam. More European reports on page 2.
This is just the front leaf of a 4 page issue, lacking the back leaf. As such a nice issue for display in nice condition. Measures 7 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches.
Death of the Queen's occultist, an itinerant quack...
Item #639180
May 26, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, May 26, 1715 A handsome issue with the two nice, detailed engravings in the masthead. The back page has a brief item: "The same day, Sir William Read, his Majesty's Ocultist in Chief, died at Rochester; he was the most expert of all those of his profession." See this hyperlink for more on this fascinating man, who Wikisource calls an itinerant quack.
Comp... See More
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #559396
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
Ship intercepted by the pirate Bartholomew Roberts?
Item #638086
July 25, 1722
THE WHITE-HALL EVENING POST, London, July 25, 1721 Near the bottom of page 2 is a report: "...likewise advice that a ship from Leverpool to Ireland, and loaded there with provisions for Antegoa, was met by a Pyrate off St. Mary's, who took from her half her beef, and all her butter; and that the said Pyrate Ship was commanded by one Roberts, who told them he was going for the coast ... See More
Handsome and early newspaper...
Item #638095
October 23, 1725
THE ST. JAMES'S EVENING POST, London, Oct. 23, 1725 A very handsome issue with the nice masthead featuring a darkly inked coat-of-arms engraving. Inside has a few reporting mentioning ships to & from America, and an item noting; "...from Trinity Harbour in Newfoundland, who told him there had been no Pyrates lately on the banks or harbour there."
Four pages, never bound no... See More
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
Execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin...
Item #639015
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, April, 1739 Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. See the hyperlink for much more on him. The report includes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling
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Liberty of the Press... Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #643771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Much on the Liberty of the Press
* George Whitefield, Methodism, Catholicism, and Judaism
* Surrender of Belgrade
This issue has multiple noteworthy articles, one of which includes nearly two pages regarding the Liberty of the Press written by Hurgo Hickrad (*likely Philip Yorke, the 1st Earl of Hardwicke).
Another articl... See More
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"...
Item #638276
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "A New Map or Chart of the Western or Atlantic Ocean, with part of Europe, Africa, and America: Shewing the Course of the Galleons, Flota etc. to and from the West Indies." This map shows the majority of the Atlantic Ocean as well as all of England, Spai
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The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #639263
September 24, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 24, 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.
Heading the front page is: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in England, Scotland and Am... See More
H.M.S. Victory lost at sea... Two issue set...
Item #633567
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, two issue set, London, England, October and November, 1744
October issue:
Certainly the most notable report in the 1st issue is the report of the sinking of the British ship H.M.S. Victory. A report dated February 5, 2009 from the "Best Syndication News" service brings this event into the 21st century with its breaking news reading: "The HMS Vict
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October issue:
Certainly the most notable report in the 1st issue is the report of the sinking of the British ship H.M.S. Victory. A report dated February 5, 2009 from the "Best Syndication News" service brings this event into the 21st century with its breaking news reading: "The HMS Vict
Death of Jonathan Swift... Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #639043
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well (see). Further on is a very detailed article: "Description of the City of Edinburgh".
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The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden....
Item #638308
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1746 There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father" (see for portions). Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: &
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Much on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #639202
June 12, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 12, 1746 A very nice issue for the Jacobite Rebellion as most of the front page is take up with reports of it, plus much on the inside pages as well. Nice to have this content in a Scottish newspaper.
Four pages, 8 by 10 inches, red tax stamp on the ftpg., nice condition.
Trials for pirates... Prints of the natives of Peru...
Item #638311
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1749 Among the interesting items in this issue are: "Proceedings at a Court Martial for Trying Pirates" "Burying in Churches and Towns Condemned" "Of the Crocodiles in Guayaquil" "On An Academy for Drawing" "Of the Continuance of High Taxes" and much more.
A nice article is: "Of the Method
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A nice article is: "Of the Method
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.
Hannah Snell, the female soldier...
Item #638278
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1750 Perhaps the most intriguing article in this issue is the first, titled: "Some Account of Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier", a British woman who disguised herself as a man and became a soldier. See the hyperlink for her fascinating story. There is a nice print of her on the front page & the article takes close to 2 pag... See More
Nice engraving in the masthead...
Item #638039
February 15, 1753
THE WORLD, London, England, Feb. 15, 1753 This is an interesting six page newspaper which only lasted for four years, devoted to satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day.
Nice woodcut in the masthead of a man writing in a book while looking at a globe. Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item #639205
March 1, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, March 1, 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.
The imprint appears at the bottom of the back page, noting: "New York: Printed by J. Parker at the New Printing Offic... See More
Death of Admiral Byng...
Item #638238
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1757 The first article is: "State of our African Settlements" taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Utility of a Tax Upon Dogs" "Remarks on the Expected Comet" "New Properties of Electricity" "Circumstantial Account of the Death of Admiral Byng" which takes over 2 pages; and many other item... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #638318
July 31, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 28, 1758, July 31, 1760, May 1, 1764, Dec. 29, 1767, & Oct. 19, 1773. 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... 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.
The Eskimoes described, from the Hudson Bay area...
Item #601577
August 22, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 22, 1765 Page 5 has most of a column headed: "Extract from Mr. Ellis's Voyage to Hudson's Bay" which begins: "The Eskimaux Indians or the natives of the land adjoining to Hudson's Bay, when sober, are very courteous and compassionate..." with much more (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, foxing & minor wear at t... See More
Bostonians hate the quartering of troops...
Item #637903
July 20, 1767
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 20, 1767 Page 3 has a report: "We learn from Boston, in New-England, that the present dispute between the government & assembly chiefly relates to the quartering of soldiers, the latter having flatly refused to provide for the maintenance of the troops...We hear strict orders are sent over to his Majesty's... See More
Discontent brews in the colonies... Taxation without representation...
Item #639216
August 22, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 22, 1768 An inside page item headed: "America" begins: "The last advices from the Creek country inform us that all the men in the upper towns able to bear arms were gone & going out against a body of the Chocktaws & Chickesaws..." with more (see). And a report from Charleston includes: "...that the governor at home se... See More
From colonial Boston...
Item #589947
October 24, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Oct. 24, 1768 A nice newspaper from colonial Boston, the hotbed of activity raging against the hated policies of Parliament towards the American colonies. This city & its environs saw much action against the Stamp Act, and would soon be the focus of the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, and the outbreak of war with the Battle of Lexington & Concord.
All of... See More
Pair of issues on "...extraordinary American affairs"...
Item #638468
August 3, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 3 and 5, 1773 This is a pair of two consecutive issues which contain in their entirety: "An Account of the Pleading at a Very Grand Council...Upon Extraordinary American Affairs", taking over two-thirds of a pg. in the Aug. 3 issue, and nearly a full page in the Aug. 5 issue (see for portions). And interesting and very lengthy item from not lon... See More
Tea troubles in America...
Item #638461
December 11, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 11, 1773 A report headed "America" is datelined from Philadelphia and includes a report from Honduras concerning the slave rebellion there, including: "...have left that place & are settled in Georgia on account of the late rebellion of the negroes up the rivers, which make it very dangerous as they cannot, with safety, attempt to cut an... See More
Preparing for a "vigorous resistance"... Ben Franklin...
Item #602326
June 2, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 2, 1774 An inside page has an item from Boston headed "America" relates to the Post Office situation, and includes: "...The removal of Dr. Franklin from the Post office has added fresh spirit to the promoters of this salutary plan...and all the Friends of Liberty rejoice that they have now an opportunity of taking up a gentleman discarded by... See More
Petition to the King asking for repeal of the Coercive Acts...
Item #637902
January 31, 1775
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 31, 1775 The entire front page and much of page 2 are taken up with the petition to the King of England from the First Continental Congress asking for a repeal of the hated Coercive Acts (see the hyperlink for more on this & the full texts). Certainly one of the more historic documents which would lead to the Revolutionary War, it delineates the l... See More
Hopes for reconciliation, but plans for war...
Item #597518
June 25, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 25, 1777 Most of the front page is taken up with two reports concerning America, one from a more political & economic viewpoint, and the other a letter of a naval officer concerning a naval engagement, with much detail (see).
Page 2 has: "It is generally believed that a treaty of accommodation between Lord Howe...and the Congress is actuall... See More
Letter from Ben Franklin on exchange of prisoners...
Item #633991
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 The first item is: "Debate in the House of Commons" which takes 7 pages and does include discussion on the Revolutionary War, a few of the items including: "...stated the causes that led to the American war...that neither France or Spain would take up arms in favour of the Rebels...the conduct of Ld. Howe, who, in his dangerous p... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #617878
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 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 entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter datelined "Williamsburgh, Dec. 19" which includes: "I arrived l... See More
Two consecutive issues have a lengthy speech regarding America...
Item #637919
April 1, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a pair of consecutive issues containing in full the lengthy: "Governor Johnston's Speech...on Mr. Fox's Motion for a Vote of Censure on Administration for not Sending out a Reinforcement earlier last year to Lord Howe at New York" which obviously has much concerning America.
April 1, 1779: Bits include: "...Mons. d Estaign had found our ... See More
Critical of the Howes in New York...
Item #592504
December 21, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 21, 1779 Page 2 has a letter from New York to his friend in Savannah, Georgia, noting in part: "With a body of 12,000 men we do---nothing! The rebels are the only active people here. Such are the blessed effects of the 3 years campaigns under the Howes...We have changed our chief, it is true, but I cannot say for the better..." with more cri... See More
Very critical of General Howe's conduct during the war...
Item #637917
January 20, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 20, 1781 All of the front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with "Letter IV" of a series of very critical letters on the conduct of General William Howe in America during the Revolutionary War. Some portions include: "...In all your letters...both while you was at Boston & after you was driven out of it, you are perpetually ... See More
Ethan Allen deserted to the British ? Critical of General Howe's actions...
Item #637899
February 1, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 1, 1781 Most of the front page is taken up with "Letter V", part of a series of very critical letters of the military actions of General Howe in American during the Revolutionary War. Some portions include: "...that this was a simple error: & that a great General did not see, in a deliberation of six weeks, what a New York barber s... See More
Concerns for the fate of the Loyalists in America...
Item #638296
June 26, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, June 26, 1783 Page 2 has a report headed: "Petition of the American Loyalists" which includes: "...it stated the loss of fortunes, situations, and preferments incurred by the persons to whom the petitioners were agents in consequence of their having, in obedience to the solemn call of his Majesty to that purpose, loyally exerted their best ... See More
The complete Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #631548
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 30, 1783 Taking all of the front page & most of page two is perhaps the most significant document of the Revolutionary War era, being the complete text of the Treaty of Paris ending the war, formally headed at the top of the first column: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3... 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
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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
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