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England and Scotland to be united: Parliament agrees to union with Scotland...
Item #639624
October 15, 1706
THE POST-BOY, London, England, Oct. 15, 1706
* "Treaty of Union" agreement
* England & Scotland to be united
This is a very significant issue on the history of the United Kingdom as the front page has a report datelined "Edinburgh, Oct. 4" which begins: "Yesterday the Parliament met with the usual solemnity & his Grace, the Lord High Commissioner'
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* "Treaty of Union" agreement
* England & Scotland to be united
This is a very significant issue on the history of the United Kingdom as the front page has a report datelined "Edinburgh, Oct. 4" which begins: "Yesterday the Parliament met with the usual solemnity & his Grace, the Lord High Commissioner'
Scarce title...
Item #639522
July 10, 1710
MEMOIRS OF LITERATURE, London, July 10, 1710 A very uncommon title from England with no news of the day but rather editorials and literature reviews. Four pages, lite damp-staining to the right portion of the issue, otherwise in very nice condition, 8 3/4 by 13 1/4 inches, and a rare opportunity to add this title to an early newspaper collection.
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #639521
September 11, 1710
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, September 11, 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... See More
Actions in the House of Commons...
Item #639519
March 27, 1716
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, March 27, 1716
* Early 18th century title
A rare British newspaper much the size of other titles of the day. As the title suggests the content concerns topics considered in the House of Commons including: "...to enquire into Abuses practised in the manufacturing Tobacco, had made some Progress in the Examination of that Matter, ... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #639263
September 24, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 24, 1743
* Very rare 18th century magazine
* 1st successful magazine in America
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 Acc... See More
Death of the Queen's occultist, an itinerant quack...
Item #639180
May 26, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, May 26, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
* William Read death
* Occultist - itinerant quack
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... See More
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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Electricity experiments...
Item #638570
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1747 The first article takes nearly 3 pages and is a: "Description of the Rhinoceros" which includes a print of one on a full page plate (see).
There are three articles on Prince of Orange. Another page has an article which includes a print: "Method of Fixing a Machine for Land Measure" (see). Another article is titled
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There are three articles on Prince of Orange. Another page has an article which includes a print: "Method of Fixing a Machine for Land Measure" (see). Another article is titled
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"...
Item #638276
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740
* Early and rare 18th century map
* Atlantic Ocean - West Indies
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
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* Early and rare 18th century map
* Atlantic Ocean - West Indies
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
The notorious pirate Captain Kidd is sentenced to death...
Item #638082
June 1, 1700
A MONTHLY ACCOUNT OF THE PRESENT STATE OF AFFAIRS, (London), June, 1700 A quite rare monthly publication, this likely being the first we have offered in 40 years. Crane & Kaye notes that no American institution has any issue of this title, and only one is recorded in Europe, being the March, 1700 issue. As the title notes, the content report the various reports throughout Europe in the p... See More
A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...
Item #638068
November 2, 1722
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Nov. 2, 1722
* Great masthead engraving
* Very rare title
A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue. This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format cl... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #638064
February 19, 1710
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, Feb. 19, 1710
* Early 18th century
* Rare title
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 seri... See More
Pamphlet from the reign of Queen Anne...
Item #638063
Pamphlet: "A Speech For The Bill Against Occasional Conformity". A four page piece with wide, never-trimmed margins measuring 6 3/4 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice condition. It is not dated but the several references to "her majesty" puts it in the reign of Queen Anne (1702 - 1707) and the date of this publication is probably 1703. Very nice condition.
Whipped for stealing from the dead...
Item #638060
April 10, 1739
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 10, 1739
* Rare 18th century title
* Grave robber sentenced
Page 3 has an item: "Yesterday the magistrates past sentence on the fellow, who was last week convicted of raising the dead bodies, & condemned him to be publickly whipt on the 20th inst. by the hands of the common hangman...".
Four pages, 8 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches, nice ... See More
Perhaps the first we've offered this title...
Item #638056
June 17, 1741
THE LONDON & COUNTRY JOURNAL: WITH THE HISTORY OF THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT, London, June 17, 1741
* Rare 18th century title
A very nice newspaper and quite uncommon, with the ftpg. having reports from elsewhere in Europe & pgs. 2 & 3 taken up with reports from London. This is perhaps the first time we've offered this title.
Four pages, 7 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches, great c... See More
Rare newspaper, lengthy title...
Item #638050
February 8, 1739
THE WARWICK & STAFFORDSHIRE JOURNAL WITH THE HISTORY OF THE HOLY BIBLE, London, March 30, 1737
* Early 18th century
* Rare title
This is a title I have never seen before prior to acquiring 8 or 9 issues and is quite rare as such, not to mention an early date. Records show this title only lasted from late 1737 to mid-1739. Pages 2 and 3 are entirely taken up with various repo... See More
Rare mention of Virginia in this early title...
Item #637947
October 9, 1706
THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 9, 1706
* Rare 18th century title
* Quite early mention of Virginia
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the ‘Observator’ and Defoe'
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* Rare 18th century title
* Quite early mention of Virginia
A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the ‘Observator’ and Defoe'
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #637724
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.
Quite rare & early newspaper...
Item #637493
October 20, 1737
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, October 20, 1737 This is a very rare title, and early as well for a folio-size newspaper (measures approximately 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.) which we have never had the pleasure to offer before in our 30+ years in the rare newspaper business.
This title only published for 4 years. There is much news of the day with a few ads near the back of the ... See More
Act of Parliament...
Item #637275
January 1, 1747
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1747
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: ...for the Better Adjusting & More Easy Recovery of the Wages of certain Servants; & for the better Regulation of such Servants & of certain Apprentices."
Six pages, 11 1/2 by 6 7/8 inches, nice condition.... See More
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.
Terrific map of Eastern Canada...
Item #636698
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 * Great Eastern Canada map
* Jacobite Rebellion
Certainly the prime content in this issue is the quite large foldout map titled in the ornate cartouche: "A New Chart of the Coast of NEW ENGLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW FRANCE or CANADA with the Island of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. John's, etc...". The map show much great ... See More
Scarce title...
Item #633877
May 29, 1710
MEMOIRS OF LITERATURE, London, May 29, 1710
* Rare title
A very uncommon title from England, four pages with no news of the day but rather editorials and literature reviews.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, wide margins, and a rare opportunity to add this title to an early newspaper collection.
Convicts shipped off to America... Oglethorpe before founding Georgia...
Item #633566
March 13, 1728
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1728 (1729 by today's calendar)
* Early James Oglethorpe
* Convicts to America
Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific item noting: "Also the same day nine felons convicts, eight men and one woman, were brought from Oxford City to the Oxford-Arms at Holborn Bridge, and from thence carry'd down the river and put on board a shi... See More
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #633108
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 Nearly 5 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.Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Dang... See More
Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...
Item #633107
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745 * Protecting the Carolinas
* Finding a Northwest Passage
Nearly 5 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.
Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: &q... See More
Plate of Noah's Ark...
Item #632981
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1749 The prime feature of this issue is likely the very interesting foldout plate headed: "A View and Plan of Noah's Ark", showing a cross-section view with the various compartments and the animals in them. This plate folds out to measures 9 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches (slight close-trimming loss to a lower corner of this print: see).
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Just before being "turn'd off'"...
Item #631171
September 20, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, September 20, 1716 The front page reports of the battling between Ottoman - Venetian War where heavy loss had occurred and request for a truce for a few hours in order to bury the dead was denied. The last two assaults were made by hiding nails and iron spikes in the sand between the planks leading up to the Bridge of Communications which lamed their horses and then fir... See More
Early newspaper from Amsterdam...
Item #630417
November 14, 1747
LES ETATS DE HOLLANDE [The States of Holland], Amsterdam, November 14, 1747 An interesting, little newspaper from this Dutch city, printed in French, featuring an engraving in the middle of the masthead. At the back is the: "Suite Des Nouvelles d' Amsterdam" which would seem to be a supplemental sheet. Measures 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, 6 pages, nice conditi... See More
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
Item #630412
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741 Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is so little understood or regarded...it would be better for England if all the Plantations were at t
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Burial of the celebrated Robert Wilks...
Item #630299
October 7, 1732
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Oct. 7, 1732
* Robert Wilks death & burial
* British actor & theatrical manager
* Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
The bottom of pg. 2 has a report that: "...the corpse of Robert Wilks, Esq., was carried form his late dwelling...Covent Garden, & decently interr'd in the parish church of St. Paul's Covent Garden..." ... See More
This title lasted less than seven months...
Item #630226
July 1, 1713
THE GUARDIAN, London, July 1, 1713
* Rare 18th century title
* Addison & Steele fame
A very short-lived newspaper lasting less than seven months, notable for its publisher Richard Steele with contributions from Joseph Addison, Alexander Pope & others. Steele and Addison had previously collaborated on the "Tatler" and "The Spectator", issues of both we... See More
Last issue of this very uncommon title...
Item #630221
June 26, 1735
THE FREE BRITON, London, June 26, 1735
* Rare title... 18th century original...
This is issue number 294 of this title as well as its last, as the note at the bottom of the back page reads: "The continuation of this paper will proceed in a new Daily Paper, which will make its appearance the beginning of next week." (see). Plus, one of the banner heads on the fron... See More
World's first daily newspaper...
Item #630217
January 22, 1726
THE DAILY COURANT, London, Jan. 22, 1726
* Rare 18th century title
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 newspap... See More
Unusual format...
Item #630213
January 12, 1717
THE EVENING POST, London, Jan. 12, 1717 A very handsome issue which has a very interesting & unusual format. Much news from Europe on pages 1 and 2, with print only only half of page 3 with a banner heading: "POSTSCRIPT" with several more news items as well as a nice red tax stamp (see). The back page is entirely blank.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, 8 1/4 by 10 in... See More
Very rare & early British title...
Item #630207
September 2, 1715
THE ENGLISHMAN, London, Sept. 2, 1715
* Rare 18th century title
* Richard Steele fame
This is one of the more rare British titles from the early part of the 18th century, published by the famed Richard Steele and being a continuation of his newspaper "The Guardian". It ran for just 95 issues. One writer noted it: "...targeted (and to some degree, created) the risi... See More
Nice issue from 1730...
Item #630204
March 8, 1730
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 8, 1730
* Rare 18th century title
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.... See More
Rare title from this era...
Item #630171
June 17, 1718
THE FLYING-POST: OR, THE POSTS-MASTER, London, June 17, 1718
* Very rare title
In 1695 the Licensing Act of England was allowed to lapse, which caused several newspapers to begin publication, this title being one of them. But this is certainly one of the more rare such titles as we have only offered 4 or 5 in the past 40 years.
Filled with various reports from Europe, with the ftpg. h... See More
A beautiful & intricately engraved masthead...
Item #630164
August 12, 1729
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Aug. 12, 1727
* Rare 18th century title
* Great masthead engraving
See the photo for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slayin... See More
Quite uncommon from London...
Item #630136
September 30, 1723
THE TRUE BRITON, London, Sept. 30, 1723
* Early 18th century
A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead. Rather than present news reports, this newspaper is almost entirely editorial, with much on politics. Half of the back page includes various "Advertisements".
Complete as a single sheet, wide margins, various dirt... See More
From London in 1721...
Item #629301
THE EVENING POST, London, September 18, 1721 This is our last issue of this title from the 1720's. This issue has various news from Europe and ads as well, with a nice full red-inked tax stamp on page 3, one-third of which is blank (see photo). Nearly half of the back page is blank as well.Complete in four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a bit irregular at the spine margin, generally nice. M... See More
Two nice engravings in this uncommon title...
Item #628653
June 7, 1715
THE POST-MAN & THE HISTORICAL ACCOUNT, London, June 7, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
A newspaper formatted much like the "Post-Boy" we've offered before, but a much more scarce title. Various news of the day with some advertisements on the back page.
Complete as a single sheet issue, some foxing or staining near the masthead, ... See More
First year of publication... Mordecai Jacob Devries (Judaica)...
Item #628437
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1731 (first edition)* A rare 1st edition from the 1st year of publication
* A Jew is convicted of forgery
* Much on the Liberty of the Press
Perhaps the most interesting content is found near the back under "The Monthly Intelligencer" which includes among other news reports from throughout Europe: "Mordecai Jacob Devr... See More
Battle of Dettingen: last time a British King led troops into battle...
Item #628392
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1743 Much on the Battle of Dettington - the last time that a British monarch, George II, personally led his troops into battle (see images).
One of the article is titled: "Objections to Mr. Yate's Theory of Comets" which includes one small engraving.
Among the other articles in this issue are: "On the Battle at Bettingen&q
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One of the article is titled: "Objections to Mr. Yate's Theory of Comets" which includes one small engraving.
Among the other articles in this issue are: "On the Battle at Bettingen&q
Revival of Christianity...
Item #628390
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1736 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Seaman's Opinion of a Standing Army" "Constantine's Advice to the Council of Nice" "Col. Pride sent by Cromwell to blockade the House of Commons" "Calvin's Declaration" "The Discreet Wife--Her Method to Reform her Husband&... See More
Death of Edmund Halley...
Item #628341
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1742 Near the back of the issue under the heading: "A List of Deaths for the Year 1745" is a short & inconspicuous entry--although historically significant--reading: "Dr. Edmund Halley, Astronomy Professor to his Majesty, aged 82." This is the famed Edmund Halley for whom Halley's comet is named, and who was the first m
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Judaica content....
Item #628325
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 The first page in this magazine has a note reading: "The commerce, Navigation, and different Settlements in America, having been the subject almost of every Magazine, we have, with this, given a View of them in an accurate Map of the West Indies; and as we shall have frequent occasion, from its being now the seat of action, to refer
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Rare and early broadside...
Item #627760
January 1, 1711
Rare broadside from London titled: "Mr. Boyer's CASE: and His Undoubted Right and Title to the Writing of the True Post-Boy, Asserted".
As a bit of background, in May, 1695 Roper started a newspaper called the 'Post Boy,' which appeared three times a week, and was the rival of the Whig 'Flying Post'. Roper's enemies said he wrote for either party, according as ... See More
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama...
Item #627625
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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Handsome newspaper... America mention...
Item #627617
August 15, 1728
THE POST-BOY, London, Aug. 15, 1728
* Rare title
A displayable issue with the two masthead engravings, plus the very decorative first letter of the text (see). The ftpg. has brief mention of ships: "...from Philadelphia, with corn..." and another ship from Maryland. The back page has a curious item concerning the death of a man (see).
Single sheet, 8 1/4 by 14 inches, partia... See More
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