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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1697...
Item #663571
August 30, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 30, 1697
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* 17th century original
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, measurin... See More
Interesting title from the 17th century...
Item #663065
March 12, 1680
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, March. 12, 1680
* Newspaper from the 17th century
* Rare variant title
An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" with the same date. The double date is due to the use of two calendars at the time.
C... See More
3 issues from the 17th century....
Item #663049
April 27, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1674, May 3, 1686 & April 27, 1699
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* 3 issues from the last 3 decades of the 17th century
This publication is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And these are very early, genuine issues.... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1667...
Item #662965
August 26, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 26, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #662811
July 2, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, mea... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #662413
December 20, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 20, 1675
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #662234
October 22, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 22, 1677
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #661844
May 24, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 24, 1669
* Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
Contains reports from Barbados, Falmouth, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Hambourgh, Warsaw, Cologne, Brussels, and more.
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. ... See More
The Rye House Plot to assassinate King Charles II & his brother...
Item #661834
June 25, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 25, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
More than half of the front page is taken up with a preface and document concerning the Rye House Plot, which was a plan to assassinate King Charles II and his brother James (heir to the throne). It ultimately would not come to fruition (see hyperlink for details). The preface references the formal... See More
Seeking the Duke of Monmouth for his involvement in the Rye House Plot...
Item #661833
July 2, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1683
* Charles II of England
* Assassination plot
Over half of the front page is taken up with a Proclamation" by King Charles II for the apprehension of his illegitimate son the Duke of Monmouth. The text of the Proclamation reads in part: "...received information upon oath that James Duke of Monmouth [and others]...have traitorously con... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #661657
August 12, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 12, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
William Penn ventures to America to settle Pennsylvania...
Item #661434
September 7, 1682
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 7, 1682 Rarely are we able to offer exceedingly historic events which are reported with such brevity, simplicity & inconspicuousness. But here is one.
The back page has a one sentence item datelined "Deale, Sept. 2" which reads: "Two days since sailed out of the Downs three ships bound for Pensilvania, on board of which was Mr. Pen w... See More
Interesting title from the 17th century...
Item #661342
February 7, 1679
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, Feb. 7, 1679 An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which has a short life before being suppressed. Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" with the same date.
Complete in 8 pages, 5 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Mention of the West Indies and Honduras...
Item #661333
April 8, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 8, 1669 This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day.
The back page has a report noting: "...the arrival there of a Spanish ship from the West Indies, affirming that 7 French men of war and 23 merchant ships well armed had sailed to Honduras where they... See More
17th century from London...
Item #661260
November 19, 1681
THE OBSERVATOR, London, November 19, 1681
* Woman publisher
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is tha... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #661176
July 19, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 19, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #661175
December 12, 1691
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Dec. 12, 1691
* Rare 17th century title
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. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
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* Rare 17th century title
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. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #661045
June 30, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 30, 1670
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1699...
Item #660957
June 1, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1699
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measurin... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #660940
October 25, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 25, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measuri... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #660912
October 4, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measurin... See More
Very early "supplement" issue to the famous French "Gazette" newspaper...
Item #660652
April 12, 1641
LA PRISE DE CINQ VAISSEAUX..., Paris, France, April 12, 1641 (date at bottom of back page).
This is a "supplement" issue which was produced for a specific news report, in this case (translated): "THE CATCH, From Five Vessels, Two Galleries & One Polacre, on the Spaniards."
Totally in French. Complete in 4 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 inches, wide margins, great condition.... See More
Early mention of Virginia and New England...
Item #660618
February 8, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 8, 1668 The front page begins with a report noting in part that a ship: "...laden with wines for a market...bound for the Barbado's. The Elizabeth of Dover bound for Burdeaux, and the Welcom of London from New England, homewards bound with her lading of tobacco, sugars, and beaver."
This is followed by another report beginning: "Here is l... See More
The Queen returns for Oxford, now that the Great Plague has eased...
Item #660377
February 19, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1665
* The Great Plague is Over ?
* Queen Henrietta Maria returns
The back page actually has reference to the Great Plague & the return of the Royal Court to London, with: "This afternoon Her Majesty arrived here in two dayes from Oxford, in a perfect health, to the great content and joy of this Court, having been met by His Majesty...&qu... See More
Donald Cargill... Early mention of Virginia...
Item #660373
August 8, 1681
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 8, 1681 The front page item datelined Edenburg begins with: "On the 26th Instant dyed the Duke of Rothes, Lord Chancellor of this Kingdom..." Also: "The 27th the notorious Rebel Cargil and four others who were in arms at Bothwel Bridge were hanged at the High Cross: they died obdurate in their villanous principles..." (see). This was Dona... See More
(3) Gentleman's newspapers from 17th century England...
Item #660329
February 8, 1696
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 25, Feb. 4 & Feb. 8, 1696
* Rare 17th century title
* Lot of 3 issues
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. A very early English periodical now over 320 years old.
These newspapers were done in question/answer format. These new
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* Rare 17th century title
* Lot of 3 issues
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. A very early English periodical now over 320 years old.
These newspapers were done in question/answer format. These new
Tenants can apply for relief from damage from the Great Fire of London...
Item #660315
March 7, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 7, 1666 (by today's calendar this would be 1667)
* re. the great Fire of London
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
Reports relating to the Great Fire of London are very rare, as this newspaper was essentially the only newspaper printing in London spanning the period of the Fire and afterwards. The bottom of the back page has mention of it with: &... See More
(3) Gentleman's newspapers from 17th century England...
Item #660091
February 1, 1696
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Dec. 8, 1691 & Jan. 14, 28, 1696
* Rare 17th century title
* Lot of 3 issues
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. A very early English periodical now over 320 years old.
These newspapers were done in question/answer format. These n
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* Rare 17th century title
* Lot of 3 issues
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. A very early English periodical now over 320 years old.
These newspapers were done in question/answer format. These n
One of just two known newspapers with a contemporary account of the Salem witch trials...
Item #659582
December 31, 1692
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Dec. 31, 1692
* Rare Salem witch trials reporting
* Very early 17th century title
An exceedingly rare issue as it is one of only two known contemporary newspaper accounts of the Salem witch trials.
This newspaper published in question/answer format, and the front page begins with: "Quest 1. In the remarkable TRYALS of WITCHES published this Week by Mr. ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1682...
Item #657160
April 12, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 12, 1683
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measur... See More
Early mentions of the New World in a newspaper...
Item #657148
January 23, 1667
LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 23, 1667 A ftpg. report from Falmouth mentions a ship "...laden with Salt and Fish, homewards bound from Newfound-land..." and from Plymouth a vessel "...laden with Sugars from Barbadoes." Early mentions of the New World.
A report from "Rome" says the Pope "...fell into a swoon..." as he was about to be seated for the cel... See More
The Great Plague of 1666....
Item #656537
October 8, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 8, 1666
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* The Great Plague deaths
The effects of the dreaded Plague are revealed in a brief front page report from Norwich stating: "The Account of our Bill of Mortality for this last week runs thus, buried of all diseases 115, whereof the Plague 100."
Page 2 has a report noting: "Monsieur Buat on
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* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* The Great Plague deaths
The effects of the dreaded Plague are revealed in a brief front page report from Norwich stating: "The Account of our Bill of Mortality for this last week runs thus, buried of all diseases 115, whereof the Plague 100."
Page 2 has a report noting: "Monsieur Buat on
Ship from Virginia loaded with tobacco...
Item #656522
February 28, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers
The front page begins with a report noting: "This last week went hence several vessels homewards bound, most of them from France, and one from Virginia, belonging to the New England bound for London laden with Tobacco...". Very early mention of an American colony in a newspaper.
A very e... See More
Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
Item #655997
July 2, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* The Great Plague
Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Europe, including England, and is also just two months before Great Fire of London.
Relating to the Plague, printed on the front page is a death report from the t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1697...
Item #655553
April 22, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 22, 1697
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, measur... See More
Only one issue held by any American institution...
Item #655494
January 21, 1682
THE TRUE PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, June 14, 1682
* Very rare title from the 17th century
A quite rare title with only 3 or 4 having come into our inventory in the last few decades. This is the last we have at the moment. This is Crane & Kaye #895, and although they list just 4 American institutions having any issues of this title, only one has this specific date we offer.
Various new... See More
Rare French language version of the famous "London Gazette"...
Item #654622
February 28, 1694
GAZETTE DE LONDRES, Feb. 28, 1694 This is a very rare issue of the French language edition of the very famous "London Gazette". Obviously printed for the French speaking residents of London, it was also printed by "Edouard Jones, a la Savoye" as was the case with the the English version. This is only the fifth or sixth such French language edition we have encountered in o... See More
"The Swedish Intelligencer" by Butter and Bourne...
Item #654577
January 1, 1632
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Second Part", London, 1632
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A quite rare newsbook by the famed publishing team of Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne who are credited with being the founders of the English language periodical format, taken from like-publishers in Germany & Amsterdam. Curiously some of the f... See More
A rare 17th century title...
Item #653822
June 4, 1689
A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, England, June 4, (1689)
* Very rare 17th century title
The year is printed in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1 (see), as well as in the imprint at the bottom of the back page. A very rare newspaper from England dealing primarily with Parliamentary affairs. Most of the back page ... See More
Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette...
Sabbatai, the long-awaited Jewish Messiah... perhaps the oldest mention in a newspaper...
Item #653765
December 11, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 11, 1665 The best content is the great Judaica item on the back page, being a report datelined Harlem and noting: "It is now about 3 months since the Jews gave out that near 600000 men were arrived at Mecha professing themselves to be of the lost Tribes. Since which it is affirmed that a new Prophet is arisen in Jerusalem, who finding no credit th... See More
By America's first newspaper publisher...
Item #653479
October 21, 1679
DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE Or News Both From CITY and COUNTRY, London, England, Oct. 21, 1679
* Rare 17th century periodical
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... See More
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
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
A 330+ year old newspaper...
Item #649265
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.
Over 320 years old...
Item #649262
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
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649260
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
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
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
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1669...
Item #648265
December 9, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 9, 1669
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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, meas... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #647893
December 14, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 14, 1674
* Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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
Very rare 17th century magazine...
Item #647381
THE GENTLEMAN'S JOURNAL OR THE MONTHLY MISCELLANY, London, July, 1693 If 18th century magazines are scarce, titles from the 17th century are exceedingly rare. Here is one such title, subtitled: "In a Letter to A Gentleman in the Country Consisting of News, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Musick, Translations, etc." Contains a very nice full title page (see), and pg. 2 is mos... See More
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