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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 #630170
June 9, 1715
THE FLYING-POST: OR, THE POSTS-MASTER, London, June 9, 1715
* 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, plus the back pag... 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
Rare broadsheet edition with limited content...
Item #630130
August 24, 1728
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, August 24, 1728
* Rare 18th century title
This is a very rare, variant issue of this title, being a broadsheet version done in one column format, presenting just the text of a letter to the publisher signed "Amos Dudge". Most of the focus of the letter is on the leadership of Persia.
I say this is a variant issue as we have had the "re... See More
"A Vigorous War, or Glorious Peace"...
Item #629762
September 26, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, OR LONDON ADVERTISER, England, September 26, 1746 The phrase: "A Vigorous War, or Glorious Peace" is boldly printed in the middle of the masthead (see photos). An interesting newspaper from this pivotal year of the Jacobite Rebellion, single sheet, with various news items on the front page and the back page mostly taken up with ads.
Folio-size, trimmed at the ... 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
News from the Americas...
Item #626183
September 1, 1749
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1749 Among the interesting items in this issue are: "Escape & Adventure of Three Nuns" "Schemes for Attacking the Spanish Settlements" "Curves Described by the Planets" "Arrival of the Settlers at Nova Scotia" "Extracts of some Letters from Carolina" with a dateline of Charleston; "Add... See More
News from America...
Item #625455
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1744* News from America
* Medicine, surgery
* Voltaire
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... See More
Tobacco... Judaica...
Northwest Passage through America...
Item #625448
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1744
* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco not a Poyson [sic
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* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco not a Poyson [sic
from Charles Town...
Item #625389
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1740 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Remarks on the Woolen Trade" "Article of the Treaty of Utrecht Relating thereto" "The State of the Press & Hardships of Printers" "Debates in the Senate of Great Lilliput Continued" "His Majesty's Speech equal to a Message"&nbs... See More
Report from Georgia...
Item #625388
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1742 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #625387
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Religious content (Jewish and Christian)
* 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
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #624659
April 3, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, April 3, 1735
* Earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspaper in all of the Middle Coloni... See More
Very rare variant title to celebrate the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #624548
February 3, 1713
PAX, PAX; OR, A PACIFICK POST BOY, London, February 3, 1712/13 A very rare, variant title of the "Post-Boy" newspaper, the change in title [Peace, Peace] due to the Treaty of Utrecht just agreed upon. The Treaty of Utrecht was essentially a series of treaties involving various European countries which put an end to the War of Spanish Succession. The agreement noted in this issue wa... See More
Very handsome issue... Pirates are complaining...
Item #622984
September 6, 1728
THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 6, 1728
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
Simply a beautiful issue of this handsome newspaper, with both engravings in the masthead apparently being early strikes as they are very sharp & clean (see), along with the engraving of the first letter of the text.
The ftpg. has an item noting in part: "The peace betw... See More
Report from the Churchill River in Canada...
Item #622780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1743 One of the articles is titled: "Of the Effects of Cold at Pr. of Wales' in Churchill River in Hudson's Bay..." which is present-day Canada. This article takes over a full pg. (see photos for the beginning).
Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the Ministry" and "Reasons fo
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Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the Ministry" and "Reasons fo
Spanish cause trouble on the American seas...
Item #622776
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1739 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
Item #622756
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is July 16, 1708. The British Apollo appeared twice a week until issue 79, and then three times a week.A popular paper edited b... See More
Scarce title...
Item #622752
May 22, 1710
MEMOIRS OF LITERATURE, London, May 22, 1710 A very uncommon title from England, four pages with no news of the day but rather editorials and literature reviews.
Four pages, water staining, 8 3/4 by 10 1/2 inches, and a rare opportunity to add this title to an early newspaper collection.
A period book on pirates, including women...
Item #622123
May 28, 1726
MISTS WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, May 28, 1726
* Very rare mention of Woman pirates
* Rare 18th century title
The back page contains a neat advertisement (see) for a book just published, which is: "A General History of the PYRATES, from their first settlement in the island of Providence to the present time; with the remarkable actions and adventures of the two Female Pyrates Mary Re... See More
Very handsome, displayable masthead...
Item #622085
August 16, 1711
THE POST BOY, London, Aug. 16, 1711
* Displayable masthead
* Early 18th century
One of the earlier issues of this title we have offered, having two handsome engravings in the masthead, both showing much detail. The front page is mostly taken up with reports of the various wars in Europe with over half of pg. 2 taken up with "Advertisements".
Complete as a single sheet newsp... See More
Quite rare & early newspaper...
Item #622062
October 30, 1735
THE OLD WHIG OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, October 30, 1735
* Very rare title
* Early 18th century British original
This is a very rare title, and early as well for a folio-size newspaper (9 1/2 by 14 1/2 in). This title only published for 4 years. Page 2 has an account of a murder, and the back page has an account of a highway robbery by a "highwayman" noting in par... See More
An early issue...
Item #622061
February 7, 1743
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, Feb. 7, 1743
* Uncommon title
* 18th century original
A wealth of European news with datelines from Italy, Russia, Germany, London, Scotland, Holland, Spain, France & elsewhere. Nice full red tax stamp on the front page.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #621966
July 30, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 30, 1743
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religio... See More
Rare 18th century title....
Item #621833
THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, April 13, 1734 * Rare title
A very uncommon & early title we have only seen once in our 39+ years in this business. The four pages contain various news from London & elsewhere, plus letters and some advertisements, the latter taking up the entire back page.
Four pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, printed on a thick-stock newsp... See More
Two sermons in one pamphlet...
Item #621723
January 1, 1713
British pamphlet which contains two sermons bound into one, titled: "The Great Sin of Lukewarmness in Religion; Together with Reflections Upon some late Notions of Moderation; Proving that those Notions do directly lead to that Great Sin." The bottom half of the titlepg. notes: "Set forth in Two Sermons Preach'd at the Parish-Church of St. Christopher's Upon Nov. 22 and Nov.... See More
A sermon preached...
Item #621232
January 1, 1716
Pamphlet titled: "The Christian Subject's Duty to His Lawful Prince, In A SERMON Preach'd January the 30th 1716...", from London, England. This sermon was delivered by Luke Milbourne, Rector of St. Ethelburga's. This pamphlet has a full title page dated 1716, bordered in black (see). Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 38 pages, terrific condition.
Dr. Henry Sacheverell pamphlet...
Item #621231
January 1, 1710
Pamphlet titled: "Collections Of Passages Referr'd to by Dr. Henry Sacheverell In His Answer To The Articles of His Impeachment...", second edition, London. This pamphlet has a full title page which is dated 1710. Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 32 pages, terrific condition.
Quite uncommon from London...
Item #620617
November 18, 1723
THE TRUE BRITON, London, Nov. 18, 1723 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. The back page has various "Advertisement".
Complete as a single sheet, close-trimmed at the top of the back pg. affects the top line, other... See More
H.M.S. Victory lost at sea...
Item #620568
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1744 Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report referencing 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 Victory ship sunk in stormy seas back in 1744 but it... See More
Early British pamphlet...
Item #620495
January 1, 1717
British pamphlet titled: "An ANSWER to The Reverend Dr. Snape's LETTER to the Bishop of Bangor...", published in London, 1717 as noted on the titlepg. in Roman numerals (see). It must have been a popular piece as this is "The twelfth edition". A 48 pg. pamphlet measuring 4 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, in very nice condition.
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #620351
July 15, 1708
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, July 15, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is: "...one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known, works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical. It had a tiny original print run of just 400, making this a very rare title.
Defoe's &qu... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #620347
July 16, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16, 1743
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in G... See More
Print of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius...
Item #619598
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1747 Perhaps the most interesting feature of this issue is the very nice foldout leaf which contains a print titled: "South West Prospect of Mount Vesuvius", underneath which is both a key to various items in the print and various text on it. On the back side of this print is a single page with a cross section of Mount Vesuvius (s
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Captain Turpin turns pirate...
Item #619595
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1735* Nice 18th century British magazine
* The early silk industry in Georgia
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine&quo... See More
The Netherlands... with a map of Northern Europe...
Item #619573
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1744
* James Oglethorpe in Georgia
An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be engineer with a salary of 15s a day, given him by Gen. James Oglethorpe who also conferred upon him many other favours having under pretence of sickness, left Georgia when the Spaniards came up to invade the same with a fleet and a
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* James Oglethorpe in Georgia
An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be engineer with a salary of 15s a day, given him by Gen. James Oglethorpe who also conferred upon him many other favours having under pretence of sickness, left Georgia when the Spaniards came up to invade the same with a fleet and a
Early from Birmingham, England...
Item #619445
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, June 8, 1747. It is rare to find British newspapers outside of London with such an early date. This is a nice newspaper with much news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe. The bottom of the front page has full red-inked tax stamp. The first letter in the first column is ornately engraved. Complete in four p... See More
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