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Catalog 276 - released for November, 2018...
Catalog 276 (for November) is now available. This latest offering of authentic newspapers is comprised of over 300 new items, a selection which includes: two extremely rare 1774 Virginia Gazettes from Williamsburg (one with Boston Tea Party references, and the other with a woman publisher), the “Frederick Douglass’ Paper”, Washington elected President of the Constitutional Convention, The Constitution of the United States, a Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporting the Pearl Harbor attack, an “Oxford Gazette” from 1665, and more.
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An Oxford edition of The Oxford Gazette... A great rarity...
Item #638984
December 28, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, Oxford, England, Dec. 28, 1665 This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 thru #23 were published in... See More
Both the Great Plague & Great Fire, from 1666...
Item #617401
November 1, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 1, 1666 Great content in this issue as the back page has a report concerning the rebuilding of London following the disastrous Great London Fire of less than two months previous, reading: "Sir George Moore, with some other Proprietors of houses lately demolished by the Fire in Fleet Street, having prayed liberty to rebuild the same, according to such mo... 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.
By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #652211
October 17, 1679
DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE Or News Both From CITY and COUNTRY, London, England, Oct. 17, 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
Titus Oates is found guilty of perjury in the Popish Plots...
Item #617206
May 11, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 11, 1685 The back page has a significant report in the Popish Plot situation in England, where Titus Oates fabricated a supposed Catholic conspiracy to kill King Charles II (proven untrue). The back page, under the dateline of:: "Westminster, May 9" is a report noting: "Yesterday and this day Titus Oates was tryed at the Kings-Bench Bar upon tw... See More
1686 - Battle of Buda (Budapest)...
Item #650724
September 9, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 9, 1686
* The Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest)
Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite hard to find contemporary reports on this notable event in his... 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
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #652748
July 18, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, July 18, 1693 The back page has an advertisement for the book on the witchcraft trials in New England, beginning: "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches, with the Observations of a person that was upon the place six or seven days, when the suspected Witches were first taken into examination: To which is added Cases of Con... 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.
Very early from Dublin, Ireland...
Item #650379
February 16, 1741
THE DUBLIN NEWS-LETTER, Ireland, Feb. 16, 1741 A very early newspaper from Ireland. A wealth of news reports with datelines fro throughout Europe including London and Dublin.
Four pages, archival repair at the blank spine, very nice condition.
Late reports concerning the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #652782
September 8, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 8, 1746 Page 3 has reports headed: "Edinburgh" with late items concerning the Jacobite Rebellion. A few bits include: "Among the prisoners brought in...were some deserters from Lee's who were closely confined in the Castle...was almost a continual setting out of witnesses for Carlisle to give evidence for & against the unfortu... See More
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... Foldout map of Africa...
Item #640478
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More
Very early newspaper from Cologne, Germany...
Item #650259
March 19, 1751
ORDINARIA RELATIONIS DIARIE CONINUATIO, Colonie Agrippinea, March 19, 1751 In 50 A.D. Roman emperor Claudius planted a colony on the left bank of the Rhine River. At the request of his wife he named it "Colonia Agrippina", which later became Cologne, Germany.
All four pages appear to be in Latin. Never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, 6 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches, a few period notati... See More
Very uncommon title...
Item #650341
October 13, 1753
THE WESTMINSTER JOURNAL OR NEW WEEKLY MISCELLANY, London, Oct. 13, 1753 A rather rare title with basically British reporting with some news from elsewhere including a small report from Boston headed "Plantation News". Page 3 reports on "Robberies & Commitments" "Accidents" "Marriages" and "Deaths".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, red ... See More
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Foldout map...
Item #640094
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel. Under the heading: "List of Deaths for the Year 1759 is an entry reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is suppl... 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.
Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...
Item #652670
October 25, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king. At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, at his palace at Kensington, his Sacred Majesty our most graciou... See More
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.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #652785
October 25, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 20, 1760, Oct. 25, 1763, May 14, 1767, March 28, 1769, & April 30, 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 a... See More
Quartering troops and other concerns... Supplement issue included...
Item #617966
May 23, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, with the "Supplement" issue, May 23, 1768 The content is varied from thoughts on religious concerns on the front page, to "Thoughts on Vegetation" to "A New Method of Making Hogs Grow Quickly Fat" & other curious articles in addition to a wealth of advertisements.
The better content is actually found in the attached Supplement issue wi... See More
Ben Franklin's "A Magic Square of Squares" plate...
Item #652750
July 1, 1768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1768 Page 2 has "Interesting Advices from America" with a Boston report beginning: "Last Friday fe'nnight the officers of the customers made a seizure of a sloop belonging to John Hancock..." with more (see photos), followed by other reports of troubles in America.
On an inside page is an article titled: "Suprizing Pro... See More
No new taxes for America...
Item #652660
November 27, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1769 Inside has an address by the governor of Virginia to the House of Burgesses concerning a boundary line between the colony and Cherokee Indian land. This is followed by another address noting: "...that his Majesty's present administration have at no time entertained a design to propose to parliament to... See More
Full page of "American Affairs"...
Item #642097
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1770 The reverse of the title page is filled with: "American Affairs" mostly taken up with a lengthy letter from the Committee of Merchants in Philadelphia to the same in New York. It notes in part: "...The strength of the colonies & their prospect of redress depend upon their union ...and to the cause of liberty &... See More
Colonial America, with a very displayable masthead...
Item #651968
December 19, 1771
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1771 This newspaper features one of the larger & more decorative masthead engravings to be found in a colonial America newspaper.
The ftpg. is taken up with reports from Europe as are most of pages 2 & 3. Some American items on page 3. The bkpg. includes two "Deserted" advertisements.
Four ... See More
Phillis Wheatley, famous "negro" slave turned poet...
Item #640118
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May 1773 Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the great article: "Some Account of Phillis, a Learned Negro Girl" which is a letter to the publisher stating: "Proposals have just been published for printing by subscription, some poems written by Phillis, a negro servant of Mr. Wheatley, of Boston, in New England, the following a... See More
The Hutchinson Letters Affair... Wallis' voyage around the world...
Item #640761
October 1, 1773
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, October, 1773 Although formatted much like the more common "Gentleman's Magazine" this is a much more scarce title.
The first 7 pages are taken up with: "Account of Capt. Wallis's Voyage Round the World" (photos show only small portions).
Nearly 6 pages are taken up with letters and reporting concerning the controversial ... See More
The Boston Port Bill and the colonists' problem with Englands power over the colonies...
Item #650490
July 1, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1774 Among the articles is: "The Speech of Moses Bon Saam, a Free Negro, to the Revolted Slaves in ...the West Indies" which takes nearly 1 1/2 pages. Over 9 pages are taken up with reports of debates in Parliament.
There is a full page plate of: "Women at the Quern and the Luaghad, with a View of Talyskir", Taliskir being a town on th... See More
The Suffolk Resolves in a rare Virginia newspaper...
Item #654782
October 6, 1774
VIRGINIA GAZETTE OR NORFOLK INTELLIGENCER, October 6, 1774 An exceedingly rare title, the only Revolutionary War era newspaper printed in Norfolk (save for one printed on board the ship 'Dunmore' of which only a single issue is known to exist). Only three American institutions have any issues of this title. It published for just 15 months, from June, 1774 through September, 1775.&nbs... See More
A Virginia Gazette on the growing tensions between England & her colonies...
Item #655005
March 18, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 18, 1775 This newspaper was published by Dixon & Hunter, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia with terrific content.
The front page has a report from London noting: "... 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
1776 map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #652771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776 This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pgs.
Also reported here is a: "Decl
... See More
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pgs.
Also reported here is a: "Decl
Patrick Henry... "independent of Great Britain"...
Item #643822
August 3, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1776 Page 2 contains a letter concerning events at Quebec and Montreal (see photo). Another page has a lengthy letter signed in type by: John Wesley, and yet another has a letter from Lt. gov. Trumbull which includes: "...we have just heard that Gen. Carleton has this day a meeting with 500 Indian chiefs, friends to government they have brought in ... See More
From the Revolutionary War... Handel and his Messiah...
Item #644302
November 30, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 30, 1776 Page 2 contains a brief report headed: "Extract of a Letter from a Midshipman on board of his Majesty's Frigate, the Emerald, of 34 Guns, dated New York, Sept. 30" which reports that an American privateer appeared off the harbor with a few details of a naval battle (see). On this report also is a red-inked tax stamp. Another page has... 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
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #640143
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Inside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being in an environment so heavily forested. This interesting article takes nearly two pages. Further on is: "... See More
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #642257
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Inside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being in an environment so heavily forested. This interesting article takes nearly two pages. Further on is: "... See More
Naval battle between the Americans & British... Franklin the 'old fox'...
Item #541331
January 3, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 3, 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.
Page 2 has a very detailed letter concerning a&nb... See More
Naval battle between the Americans & British... Franklin the 'old fox'...
Item #617094
January 3, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 3, 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.
Page 2 has a very detailed letter concerning a na... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #650163
May 1, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1778 There is much on discussions in Parliament, one bit including: "...With regard to the American independency, if the Americans could be persuaded to give up the idea, he would be one of the first to vote for retaining them dependent on the sovereignty of Great Britain; but as he was confined they would not, he was anxious to keep them as alli... See More
John Paul Jones just before his Bonhomme Richard vs. Serapis battle...
Item #652770
February 20, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, Feb. 20, 1779 Page 3 has a letter dated at Boston noting in part: "...Captain Pyne mentions in his letter that the Americans are determined never to submit to Great Britain". and further on: "...Letters have been received...who have made their escape from Brest whither they were some time since taken prisoners by Paul Jones. Th... See More
Brief biography of Patrick Henry...
Item #650403
June 29, 1779
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, June 29, 1779 The bkpg. has most of a column taken up with: "Characters of Some of the Leading Men in the Present Rebellion, Continued" they including: "Thomas Johnson", governor of Maryland; "Daniel Dulany", Secretary of Maryland; "Patrick Henry" which mentions in part: "...He became very pop... See More
The Benedict Arnold & Major Andre treason....
Item #641354
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1780 Within the "Historical Chronicle" near the back of the issue is a portion which notes: "...These gentlemen were reply'd to by others in opposition, who in thee accumstom'd style execrated the American war & denounced vengeance on those who had been the cause of it...all the evils with which we are not threatened,
... See More
Capture of St. Eustatius in the Caribbean...
Item #650794
March 1, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1781 The back 3 pages have various correspondence concerning the capture of St. Eustatius, when the British seized the Dutch-owned island in the Caribbean.
The two plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, a bit close-trimmed at the right margin of the title/contents page only, very nice condition.
Formatted very much like t... See More
Benedict Arnold pleases the King...
Item #652769
September 13, 1781
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, Sept. 13, 1781 Page 2 has nearly 2 columns taken up with: "American News" with some bits including: "...letter from Lord George Germain...of which the following is an extract: I have received the King's commands to signify to you his Majesty's pleasures that you do acquaint Brig. General Arnold, Lt. Colonels Dundas &... See More
Beginning the process of ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #640540
March 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 16, 1782 Most of a column on pg. 4 is taken up with: "PEACE WITH AMERICA - A BILL Presented to the House of Commons...to enable His Majesty to conclude a PEACE, or TRUCE, with the Revolted Colonies in North America." (see for full text). This was the first step towards ending the Revolutionary War.
Page 5 has very lengthy discussions from the H... See More
Beginning the process of ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #644472
March 16, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 16, 1782 Most of a column on pg. 4 is taken up with: "PEACE WITH AMERICA - A BILL Presented to the House of Commons...to enable His Majesty to conclude a PEACE, or TRUCE, with the Revolted Colonies in North America." (see for full text). This was the first step towards ending the Revolutionary War.
Page 5 has very lengthy discussions from the H... See More
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