Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #720849
December 29, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 29, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for the history buff in your life
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 ... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #720273
* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff
(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #719839
May 23, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 23, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 mo... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1686...
Item #719558
July 12, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 12, 1686
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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... See More
Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #719557
August 17, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 wa... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #719212
December 28, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1683...
Item #719127
April 19, 1683
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 19, 1683
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 w... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #719041
December 01, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 1, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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. A... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #718821
March 19, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 19, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 th... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...
Item #718493
August 28, 1671
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1671
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Great gift idea for that history buff
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... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #717916
September 09, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1675
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #717566
September 21, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 21, 1668
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 w... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...
Item #717422
August 01, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 1, 1698
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Nearing the beginning of the 18th century
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 ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...
Item #717417
July 03, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Great gift idea for that history buff
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... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #717197
January 19, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 19, 1668
* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 wa... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #716607
June 21, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 21, 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, me... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #716295
September 19, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 19, 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, measur... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #715091
September 24, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hand from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 wa... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...
Item #715002
February 26, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 26, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Great gift idea for that history buff
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 centur... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #714128
August 28, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea
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 17t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #713879
July 10, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 10, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #713822
September 18, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 m... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...
Item #713610
October 17, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 17, 1698
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #713458
October 30, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 30, 1684
* 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 1701...
Item #713457
July 07, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 7, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea
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... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #713129
September 25, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 8, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, thi... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #712263
September 25, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 25, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...
Item #712243
August 17, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1685
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, t... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
Item #709889
February 01, 1665
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
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #706873
July 06, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 6, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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, th... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #706770
October 27, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 27, 1673
* 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 1677...
Item #706144
October 18, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 18, 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, me... See More
Six different, damaged British newspapers: 1687 thru 1798...
Item #705759
October 14, 1704
A lot of 6 issues of British titles, all different, all with damage. London Gazette, 1687; The Rehearsal, 1704; London Chronicle, 1785; The York Chronicle, 1787; Caledonian Mercury, 1793; and Edinburgh Advertiser, 1798.
Earliest ad for a publication on an American crime?
Item #705720
June 02, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 2, 1673 A very interesting issue as the bottom of the back page has an advertisement for the publishing of a pamphlet titled "Mr. Baxter Baptized in Blood..." with further details noting: "...containing a horrible murther [murder] committed by four Anabaptists upon the person of Mr. Josiah Baker near Boston in Neww England, the whoe matter, ha... See More
Battle of Newtownbutler in the Williamite War...
Item #705718
August 22, 1689
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689 The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle of Newtownbutler in Ireland, which carries over to take half of page 2. This battle was part of the Williamite War in Ireland between the forces of William III and Mary II and those of King James II.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/4 by 12 inches, a minor indent at the bottom o... See More
A plot to murder the King of England...
Item #705703
May 30, 1692
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 30, 1692 The back page has a report beginning: "There is lately discovered a conspiracy against the King's person, first carried on by the Chevalier de Grandval, a caption of a troop of dragoons in the French service..." with details on the attempt to murder the King of England.
Also a report from Whitehall concerning a naval battle. Much war r... See More
A plot to murder the King of England...
Item #705628
May 30, 1692
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 30, 1692 The back page has a report beginning: "There is lately discovered a conspiracy against the King's person, first carried on by the Chevalier de Grandval, a caption of a troop of dragoons in the French service..." with details on the attempt to murder the King of England.
Also a report from Whitehall concerning a naval battle. Much war r... See More
A plot to murder the King of England...
Item #705627
May 30, 1692
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 30, 1692 The back page has a report beginning: "There is lately discovered a conspiracy against the King's person, first carried on by the Chevalier de Grandval, a captain of a troop of dragoons in the French service..." with details on the attempt to murder the King of England.
Also a report from Whitehall concerning a naval battle. Much ... See More
Battle of Buda (Budapest)... Buda about to fall!
Item #705108
September 06, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686
* Buda (modern day Budapest) about to fall!
* Quite historic w/ considerable details
Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite hard to find conte... See More
New Spain, or Mexico, report...
Item #705104
May 07, 1666
LONDON GAZETTE, May 7, 1666
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
A front page report from "Seville" states: "The admiral and Vice-Admiral of Spain, are providing for their Voyage into New-Spain, but will not be ready till the beginning of July, t... See More
Battle of Newtownbutler in the Williamite War...
Item #705083
August 22, 1689
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689 The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle of Newtownbutler in Ireland, which carries over to take half of page 2. This battle was part of the Williamite War in Ireland between the forces of William III and Mary II and those of King James II.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.... See More
Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...
Item #705072
July 26, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666
* Sabbatai Zevi letter to the Hebrew community of Smyrna
* Ottoman Jewish mystic and rabbi - Izmir, Turkey
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had - great plague era
Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his priso... See More
Brief mention of Armenian Jews...
Item #705062
November 19, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 19, 1674 The front page begins with a report datelined at Venice, noting in part: "...The Viceroy of Naples, as well as that of Sicily, find it now time to use their utmost endeavors to being a speedy and considerable force together to give a stop to this growing mischief...Complaints have been made to the Port by the Armenian Jews, and other merc... See More
Judaica mention...
Item #705054
December 18, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679 The front page has a very lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More
First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...
Item #704248
October 27, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 27, 1707
* First Parliament of Great Britain
A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both Engl... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #704177
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
Charles II offers a pardon in the Popish Plot investigation...
Item #703910
November 03, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679
* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?
This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing Catholics of plotting the assassination of King Charles II.
Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with a Royal Proclamation by the king pardon to those providing information in the Popish... See More
John Adams becomes the American Ambassador to England...
Item #703445
June 04, 1785
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 4, 1785 The front page begins with a brief item noting John Adams being formally received as the American ambassador to England: "This day John Adams, Esq., minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, had a private audience or His Majesty to deliver his credentials...".
Eight pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
The Boston Port Act, in a London newspaper...
Item #703363
April 02, 1774
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1774
* Boston Port Act passed in a British publication
* Boston Tea Party colonists punishment for destroyed tea
The front page has a report that Thomas Hutchinson, governor of Massachusetts, requests to return to England, with Thomas Gage appointed as his replacement.
But of great significance is the page 2, 3 & 4 printing of the Boston Por... See More
Edmund Halley (23 years old)... Significant issue on the Popish Plot...
Item #702887
April 10, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 10, 1679
* Early mention of Edmund Halley (he was only 23 years old)
* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II)
The back page has not one but two items concerning the Popish Plot in England, a contrived conspiracy to accuse Catholic leaders of plotting to kill King Charles II.
A report from Dublin notes: "A Proclamation has
... See More
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