The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
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
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Seeking cheaper labor and products prohibited...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 9, 1768 The previous issue included a warning on the front page making clear the penalties for Artificers and Merchants seeking cheaper labor, products, and materials from foreign locations outside the umbrella of The Kingdom - making it infinitely more difficult for those Artificers and Merchants following the regulations and laws of the land to be compe... See More
The King pardons deserters...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 29, 1796 Half of the ftpg. text is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION For Pardoning such Deserters from His Majesty's Marine Forces as shall return into His Majesty's Service on or Before the 31st Day of December...".
Twelve pages, 7 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, good condition.
The death of Prince Edward, Duke of York...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 29, 1767
* The death of Prince Edward, Duke of York & Albany
The front page has an order for a day of "General Mourning for his late Royal Highness Edward Augustus, Duke of York and Albany." Other items on the front page provide how this day of mourning is to be carried out. Prince Edward is the namesake of Prince Edward County, Virgi... See More
On the death of King George III...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 8, 1820
* George III of the United Kingdom
* Death - best title to be had ?
The front page has "By the King, A Proclamation" concerning the death of King George III, prefaced with: "Requiring all Persons, being in Office of Authority or Government at the Decease of the late King, to Proceed in the Execution of their Respective Offices.&... See More
Trouble with the Indians in America...
Other articles include: "Account of the Discovery & Conquest of Siberia"; a letter: "To Peter Collinson, Esq., from the Rev. Jared Eliot at Killingsworth in ... See More
Article signed by Robert Fulton... Ratification of the Jay Treaty...
* Robert Fulton - steamboat fame
* Jay Treaty ratification
Among the articles of interest within are the conclusion of: "On the Utility of Small Canals" signed in type by: Robert Fulton; "Inoculation the Cause of the Great Increase of Population" "On the Migration of Swallows" "Parliamentary Proceeding... See More
Frederick V of Denmark dies...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 1, 1766 The ftpg. has "Our late Sovereign King of Denmark, Friderick (Frederick) the Fifth, after having laboured some Months under a Dropsical Disorder, expired this Morning...", with much more. Other news of the day and period advertising is also present. Complete in 4 pages, very nice condition, partial red-inked tax stamp on the ftpg., meas... See More
Four London Gazette newspapers...
THE LONDON GAZETTE England. These four issues cover the past four centuries being 100 years apart with dates being: August 21, 1671; December 21, 1771; August 29, 1871; and September 23, 1971.
Each contain news of the day, lots of royal related news. This title is the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world and is still published today. Of interest is t
Obeying the "rules of war'... Hopes for an early end to the war...
THE GAZETTEER & NEW DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Dec. 24, 1778 The front page has a lengthy report to the King concerning following the "rules of war" in the prosecution of their goals in America. Heading the article is a quote: "Nothing will be done in American contrary to the practice of the most civilized nations in Europe." The bottom of the ftpg. has another letter ... See More
Four century set of the London Gazette...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A collection of four issues of this--the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper--each one hundred years apart. Issues are dated 1671, 1771, 1871 and 1971.
Interestingly, the format of this title did not change much over the years save for the number of pages increasing with the years (see photos). The 4 issue collection comes i... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
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
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from the 1670's...
* More than 1 available at this severely discounted price
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, February 1, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) - issue #23 (the last issue before becoming the London Gazette)
* One of the earliest & rarest of newspapers to be had
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. Bec... See More
Repairing St. Paul's Covent Garden...
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 2, 1795 Page 2 has an item from London headed: "St. Paul's Covent Garden" noting: "...repairs of which near 5000 pounds have...been expended was entirely destroyed by fire. The flames broke out in the cupola...". Other interesting news of the day.
Four pages, a few archival mends at the spine, some foxing... See More
On the death of King George II...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760 Page 2 has: "The Lord Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for his late Majesty King George the Second.' (see) Also a report from the "London Gazette Extraordinary" headed: "A Proclamation Requiring all persons being in Office of Authority of Government at the Decease of the late King, to proceed in the Execu... See More
1795 Massachusetts Spy....
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 25, 1795 A handsome masthead with ornate lettering. Inside has reports from Salem, Rutland, Vermont; Charleston, Philadelphia, London & elsewhere. Four pages, nice condition.
News on the Revolutionary War...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 27, 1780
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century America
* From The Enemy
Near the back is a column headed "America" with news taking over half the page & which includes: "Last Tues. night a party of the British troops embarked...they landed on the east side & surprised a body of the rebel troops, 34 of which were made priso... See More
Over 300 years old!
Genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper... from the 17th century...
Single sheet, minor foxing, very nice condition. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection. The images shown are representative of t... See More
The King receives a threatening letter...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 17, 1777 The front page carries an article in which the King received an anonymous threatening letter which was found near the house of Colonel Crawfurd. The letter was published (which contained the actual spelling) and a reward was established to be paid upon the conviction of any one or more of the offenders.
This is complete in four pages, contains a ... See More
News from Charleston...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 27, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War era
* Early Charleston, South Carolina
Inside has over half a page of reports from the South Carolina Gazette (see for beginning), plus other news of the day with advertisements as well.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Early proponent of using whole wheat...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 14, 1773
* Early proponent of using whole wheat
The full ftpg. is taken up with: "The Great Advantage of eating Pure and Genuine Bread comprehending the Heart of the Wheat with all its Flour", seeming to be a proponent of whole wheat flour.
Half of page 2 has reports from the South Carolina Gazette in Charleston relating to the: "... See More
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Hall of Famer Zach Wheat...
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, April 9, 1927
* Mushy Callahan -- boxing
* Zach Wheat - baseball
* Photos
Full page photo inside of "Mushy" Callahan, the Junior Welterweight Champion, in a classic boxing pose.
Also a 1/4 page photo of Hall of Tamer Zach Wheat, in Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
News and many photos of sporting events of the day. Some dirtiness on the front page... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me Apart and 'Downed' Yourself! Now I Hope You're Satisfied'" by Kemble. There is an article... See More
Automobile Races at Ormond, Florida...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1906
From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
Yachting... Tennis...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1903
Early from Birmingham...
"A Vigorous War, or Glorious Peace"...
Birmingham newspaper with a "call to arms"...
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, January 15, 1798. This is perhaps the first 18th century newspaper we have offered from Birmingham. The front page includes a report from London which reports a "call to arms" by the government, beginning: "Government, convinced of the dangers which at present hang over us, are taking the necessary steps to guard against the threatened vengean... See More
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 3, 1902 Front page photo: "The Heavy-Draught Automobile"; Francis R. Stockton with photo; full page photo: "The Installation of the New President of Columbia"; fullpage illustration "Setting Out for the Coronation"; "Through the Grand Canon of the Gunnison" with photos; fullpage illustration "On the Frayed Edge o... See More
Oldest newspaper in the world... From the decade after the Great Plague...
1822 Unicorn Killed in Africa?...
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., June 21, 1822 A detailed report under "The Unicorn" describes the head of a beast killed in Africa and then brought to a museum in London. Includes an engraving of the beasts head which resembles a rhinoceros, although some thought it to be the "Unicorn of Holy Writ". First leaf has a small piece missing in the outer margin, occasional foxing.
Moments in British History & Literature I
John D. Lee of the Mountain Meadows Massacre...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 14, 1875 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The British Lion Loose in the House of Commons." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Off the scent." Full pg. illus. of "A Seltzer Water Cart-A Street Scene in Berlin, Prussia." Full pg. illus. of "Morning on the Moors." Full pg. illus. of "Up in the Crow's Nest-The Look-Out of... See More
Riot in Paterson, New Jersey...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1880 Front full pg. portrait of "The Right Hon. William Ewart Gladstone, M.P." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Sunday Morning in Virginia." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Robert Raikes, the Founder of Sunday Schools." 2/3 pg. Nast illus. entitled "Don't - Be Penny (Labor) Wiser and Pound (Capital) Foolish."
Doublepage cen... See More
From the "mother country" over 260 years ago...
THE LONDON CHRONICLE OR, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, 1758 This 8 page newspaper is over 260 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring 7 by 11 1/2 inches and in nice condition. Fine and very early newspaper which is less common than the London Gazette.
Please note the image is representat
Thomas Nast print re: Communism... Stanley in Central Africa...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1878 Full front page Nast illus. of "Always Killing the Goose that Lays the Golden Egg."
Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Mr. H. M. Stanley's Anglo-American Expedition for the Exploration of Central Africa - Reception by Mtesa's Body Guard, Prime Minister, and Chiefs." 1/2 pg. illus. of "An Aecumenical Council at St. Pe... See More
Wrestling...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Argonauts in Search of the Greenback Fleece." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The city and Harbor of Rio De Janeiro" including "Entrance to the Harbor, Looking Seaward," and "View of the City from Across the Harbor." 1/2 pg. portrait of "The Late Lieut... See More
World's oldest continuously published England language newspaper...
Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great condition.
Inauguration of President Buchanan... Dred Scott Decision...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 14, 1857 A vol. 1 issue. Inside has 8 illustrations regarding 'Our 18th Inauguration Day', including an illustration of George Washington, Mount Vernon, & James Buchanan & John Adams. But the prime content here is the text of the Dred Scott decision given by Chief Justice Taney. Very significant.
Also featured is an article on A Nutmeg Pl... See More
The Far West: buffalo, crossing a canyon... Cape May, New Jersey... Thomas Nast...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 26, 1871 This issue contains multiple desirable prints: three separate near-halfpg prints: "In The Far West--The First Buffalo", "In the Far West--Carrying the Mail", "In the Far West--Crossing a Canyon", the doublpage centerfold: "The Humors of Cape May", and a great fullpg. Nast political cartoon: "The Presiden... See More
Shakespear and Stratford Upon Avon...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1872 Full front pg. illus. of "In Memoriam-Decoration Day, 1872." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Between the Strike and the Family." A 1/2 pg. illus. of "International Four Oar Boat Race-The American Crew Landing at Biffin's Yard, Hammersmith, England." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Shakespeare's House in Henley Street, S... See More
Nast: "Go West, young man..."
HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 20, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Go West, Young Man." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Tammany Down Again - The 'Reform' Trap Smashed." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. John Bigelow," "Stephen D. Van Schaick," "Frederick A. Schroeder," and "Henry A. Gildersleeve." Dblpgctrfld. of ... See More