Early issue of this famous British newspaper...
Item #687087
May 16, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1758 Various European news reports with datelines from the Admiralty Office, London, Holland, Ireland, Falmouth, Portsmouth & elsewhere. The back page has a letter from Kingston, Jamaica.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
5 October 1910 revolution... Portugal...
Item #687039
October 06, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 6, 1910
* 5 October 1910 revolution - Portugal
* Portuguese Monarchy - Republican Party
* First Portuguese Republic the result
The top of the front page has athree column headline: "PORTUGAL'S KING ON WAY TO ENGLAND; RULE IS OVER" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ve... See More
Foldout plate of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #686359
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 * Great siege of Rhode Island print
* American Revolutionary War original
This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingrati... See More
Rare mention of the ghost town Purrysburg, South Carolina...
Item #685365
August 17, 1734
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Aug. 17, 1734 This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal of the first half of the eighteenth century...".
The stated purpose of the newspaper was to expose political craft--hence the title--but the overriding purpose was to unseat&n... See More
Baron Rothschild: the first Jew to become a member of Parliament...
Item #683642
August 11, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1858
* Baron Rothschild of Tring
* 1st Jewish member of House of Lords
Page 2 has a column headed: "Baron Rothschild in Parliament". This is a very notable report, as it gives the account of the formal seating in Parliament of Rothschild as its first Jewish member.
Baron Lionel Rothschild was a British Jewish banker,... See More
"Peace is near at hand"... Huddy/Asgill Affair...
Item #683364
September 17, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 17, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 2 has news from America, including: "...steadily pursue the plan lately adopted for carrying on the American war...that he saw & conversed with the deputies from the New England colonies...with Sir Guy Carleton to know what terms had been proposed by this country to Co... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More
King Philip's War: the first war in America...
Item #682795
August 19, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" is lost with most Americans, but the event cannot be over-stated. This was America's first war, and the only newspaper in existence to report it was this title.... See More
War is declared, beginning the War of 1812...
Item #682105
June 20, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
An inside page has a lengthy: "Declaration of War" which takes over 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type by the President: James Madison. This is followed by related reporting from the "Committee on foreign relations..." which takes over 2 page... See More
Consequences of peace with England...
Item #681294
December 14, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 14, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The front page begins with a report: "Doctor Franklin told a gentleman...at Paris that when a pacification between America and England should happen, it was the intention of Congress to appoint consuls in Dublin & other sea ports of this Kingdom to superintend all co... See More
The king and work towards a peace treaty...
Item #681293
December 10, 1782
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Dec. 10, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 2 has an address to the King of England in response to his recent speech. A few bits include: "...graciously pleased to direct your measures to promote a cordial reconciliation between Great Britain and America...our satisfaction that your Majesty...has laid the fo... See More
Just before the storming of the Bastile...
Item #681132
July 18, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 18, 1789
* Beginning of the French Revolution
An inside page has a lengthy report from Paris headed "Commotions In France" which covers much of the early events of the French Revolution.
Portions include: "The palace of Versailles is guarded by 3 lines of soldiers & the King has little to fear while the Marshal de Broglio is about... See More
Lincoln compares unfavorably to King George III...
Item #681083
January 11, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 11, 1862
* Abraham Lincoln mockery
* King George III comparison
* From the rebel capital
Half of the front page is taken up with ads, and half with news & other items including: "The Case of Brownlow" "Mr. Thomas' Plan for the Reorganization of the Virginia Forces" "There's Life in the Old Lan... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen...
Item #680937
October 21, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* Revolutionary War
The front page includes a letter: "To the King" which references the American situation & includes: "...Let then, royal Sire, the liberty of England and America be ever in your heart, then shall the people be free, and America shall yet be happy in the full enjoyment of ... See More
1914 Battle of Halen... England declares war...
Item #680843
August 13, 1914
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 13, 1914
* Battle of Helen - the Silver Helmets - Belgium
* United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary
The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "GERMANS MEET CRUSHING DEFEAT AT BELGIANS' HANDS" and: "Hostilities Against-Hungary Are Commenced By France and England" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. The war ... See More
The very historic Duche letter to General Washington... Battle of the Kegs...
Item #680789
February 19, 1778
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 19, 1778
* Jacob Duché - 1st chaplain to the Continental Congress
* Famous letter to General George Washington
* American Revolutionary War
A nice feature of the masthead is a great engraving taken after one done earlier by Paul Revere, showing a patriot soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll reading "Independence" in the ot... See More
The Boston Fire of 1872...
Item #680381
November 23, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 23, 1872
* The great Boston Fire prints
* One of most costly fires in U.S. history
The prime content is on the front page, three prints: "The Fire at Boston". Inside has a half page map: "Plan of Boston, Showing The Extent of the Fire."
The Great Boston Fire of 1872 was Boston's largest fire and still one... See More
Jews are banished from Vienna, Austria...
Item #680363
July 28, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 28, 1670
* Jews are expelled from Vienna (Austria)
* The synagogue has been removed!
* Extremely rare reporting
* Only the 5th year of L.G.'s publication
The top of the front page has a report from Vienna noting: "The Jews have offered great sums of money to the Emperor to dispence with his order for their banishment, or at least to give le... See More
Washington to be dictator of America for life?
Item #680055
July 07, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1789
* President George Washington
* Dictator of American for Life ?
Page 4 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which begins: "His Excellency General Washington, our new congressional President, and perhaps I might add Dictator of America for life, gave a very sumptuous entertainment on Thursday the 4th inst. on account of ... See More
A new town near Hispaniola...
Item #679946
June 06, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 6, 1767 Inside has most of a column headed: "America" with datelines from Philadelphia, New York & Kingston, Jamaica.
One report notes that: "...Gov. Seymour...had already planned a town which was to be built on the Grand Key, and to be called by the name of Shelburne. As these islands lie so contiguous to Hispaniola...is imagined... See More
The Great Plague of 1666...
Item #679596
March 29, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, March 29, 1666
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
* Update on the great plague (rare)
Front page news from "Spain" includes: "The Queen of Spain in Acknowledgment of the good services and fidelity of the Servants and Family of the Late King....".
From "Venice" is a report stating, in part: "We have very great p... See More
On the funeral of King William IV of England...
Item #679350
July 07, 1837
THE TIMES, London, England, July 8, 1837
* William IV of the United Kingdom
Page 5 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reporting on the funeral of King William IV who died on June 20, headed: "His Late Majesty". Subheads include: "The Lying In State" and: "Embalming"
All columns of all 8 pages are black-bordered in "mourning" rules.
Good condition.... See More
Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Three script signatures by Washington...
Item #679016
March 05, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1796
* Jay Treaty ratification
* President George Washington
* Rare script signatures
The front page has the document on the controversial Jay Treaty headed: "Ratification of the United States" reading in part: "Now, therefore, I George Washington....declare...a treaty...between the United States...and his Britannic Majesty...by th... See More
Great fire department illustration... F.S. Church print on Thanksgiving...
Item #678975
November 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages of scenes of the Boston fire, plus a great doublepage centerfold showing: 'Bird's-eye View of Boston Showing the Burned District', being a great overview of the city. Also... See More
1910 death of King Edward VIII....
Item #678047
May 06, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 6, 1910
* Edward VII - King of the United Kingdom
* Eldest son of Queen Victoria
The front page has a banner headline: "KING OF ENGLAND DYING IN LONDON; All Members of Royal Family Coming to Palace" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display. The king would die on this day. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &quo... See More
The King of England dies...
Item #678046
January 21, 1936
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER--EXTRA, Jan. 21, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headlines announce: "KING GEORGE DIES!" "Sudden Illness Fatal to English Monarch" with photos of the deceased King George V, and the future King Edward VIII.
Only 8 pages of the first of two sections, otherwise good condition.... See More
1905 Princess Margaret of Connaught weds...
Item #677914
June 15, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 15, 1905
* Princess Margaret of Connaught wedding
* Gustaf VI Adolf - Future King of Sweden
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PRINCESS OF ENGLAND WEDS PRINCE OF SWEDEN" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally frag... See More
King of England's announcement of the Treaty of Amiens...
Item #677735
October 17, 1801
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 17, 1801
* Treaty of Amiens signing announcement
* French Revolutionary Wars - King of England
* Joseph Bonaparte & Marquess Cornwallis
Most of the front page is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as Well by Sea as Land, Agreed upon between His Majesty and the French Republic, and Enjoining the ... See More
George V ascends the throne in 1910...
Item #677425
May 07, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 7, 1910
* George V ascends the throne
* King of the United Kingdom
* King Edward VII death
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GEORGE V IS PROCLAIMED THE KING OF ENGLAND" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... See More
Edward VIII becomes King of England...
Item #677275
January 22, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 22, 1936
* Edward VIII ascends the throne
* King of the United Kingdom
* King George V death
The front page has a banner headline: "GEORGE V FUNERAL TUESDAY" with subheads that include: "New King Takes Oath; Subjects Pledge Fealty" and more. (see) Coverage continues on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos. A full page pictorial is on ... See More
News from America on King George's War....
Item #674771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1744 * King George's War in America
Over 9 pages at the beginning of the issue are taken up with reports on events in Parliament under the guise of: "Proceedings & Debates in the Senate of Lilliput" as direct reporting on Parliamentary events was prohibited.
Among various other articles found in this issue are: "Bill... See More
General Clinton defends his actions from the end of the war...
Item #673938
March 18, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 18, 1783
* General Henry Clinton
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The entire front page is taken up with some terrific narrative on some of the closing military events the Revolutionary War, headed: "Narrative of Lieut. General Sir Henry Clinton, Relative to His Conduct During part of this Command of the King&... See More
An independent America, or a compromise with England?
Item #673660
June 13, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 13, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has a report noting in part: "...There remained at present only one thing to be done in order to restore unity & harmony to the empire, and that was to move for the independence of America, upon the same principle that the independence of Ireland was ac... See More
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673451
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, June, 1730 * 18th century original publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurr... See More
The King makes appointments for America...
Item #673449
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, April, 1730 * 18th century original publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occur... See More
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673447
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1729-30 * Rare 18th century publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occ... See More
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673446
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, January, 1729-30 * 18th century original publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private ... See More
Hebrew customs...
Item #673293
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.
Near the back is the... See More
Hebrew customs...
Item #672387
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.
Near the back is the... See More
Proclamation by Andrew Jackson... Funeral of George IV...
Item #672081
October 09, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 9, 1830 Inside has the text of: "A Proclamation" concerning the opening of ports to British vessels, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. The bkpg. has a report on the funeral of King George IV of England including the order of procession.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.
As noted in Wikipedia, this t... See More
The King of England dies...
Item #670967
January 20, 1936
LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS--EXTRA, Jan. 20, 1936
* Death of George V
* King of the United Kingdom
The banner headlines announces: "KING GEORGE IS DEAD" with a photo of the deceased King George V. The subhead: "70 Year-Old Monarch Of Britain Succumbs After Short Illness".
Only 8 pages of the first of two sections, a little wear, nice for display as such.... See More
King of England gets support from London concerning the insult from the king of France...
Item #670878
October 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701 The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of London, supporting the king in the insult from the king of France who considers the king of England as the "pretended" king.
As a bit of background, James II was the last Catholic monarch of Great Britain, deposed in the Gloriou... See More
Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #669527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos for portions). Another article ... See More
The HMS Resolute... The Westminster Clock Bell...
Item #668507
December 27, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 27, 1856 Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the front page print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text.
Significant as well are the two prints related to the famous arctic exploring vessel "The HMS Resolute". Other prints include: "The Rev. Dr. Livingston, The Traveler In Afric... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #668440
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666
* The Great London Fire period coverage
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspape... See More
King and Queen of England visits the Big Apple...
Item #667069
June 10, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 10, 1939.
* King and Queen of England (George VI)
* New York City - visits the big apple
The front page has a banner headline: "KING AND QUEEN COME TO TOWN TO CHEERS OF CITY'S MILLIONS" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display. More on the following pages including two full page pictorials which is also nice for display.
Complete with 3... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #667048
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, May, 1698.This is an 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 Military, t... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #667039
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, August, 1697 * Rare 17th century publication
This is an 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 Occurr... See More
The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...
Item #666869
August 29, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1710
* Establishment of post offices in American colonies
* Anne, Queen of Great Britain
The back page contains considerable detail on what is likely a very significant event in the creation of a formal postal system between England and the American colonies.
The report includes: "Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a monthly corr... See More
King of England gets support from London concerning the insult from the king of France...
Item #666856
October 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of London, supporting the king in the insult from the king of France who considers the king of England as the "pretended" king.
As a bit of background, James II was the... See More
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