Historic Newspapers: The 1600's and 1700's
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 25, 1795
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 18, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* From the turn of the 18th century
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This is the world's… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 17, 1677
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 3, 1675
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 21, 1684
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THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 21, 1782 The front page has: "Mr. Fox is said to have given the terms upon which he will resume his place in the Cabinet--Two of them are to declare… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 9, 1675
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 27, 1676
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 10, 1776
* Great year to have (1776)
* re. Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779 The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.
One-third of the front page and over one-third… more
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 6, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Post Surrender of Cornwallis
* Loyalist James Rivington
The masthead features an engraving… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 4, 1790
* President George Washington
* Act of Congress script signed
* Tonnage Act of 1790 - shipping
Almost a full column is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1798 Most of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress, one for: "...the relief of sick and disabled seamen.", each signed in script type by the… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
The front page begins with a lengthy report headed: "Office of Finance" signed by: Robert
THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE and GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth, Feb. 23, 1782
* Rare publication during Revolutionary War
This is certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1779
* Ethan Allen captivity
* Revolutionary War original
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature, prefaced with… more
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 25, 1781
* Two John Hancock signatures
* Richard Langdon signature (President of Harvard)
A very handsome issue as the masthead… more
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775
* General George Washington
* Named Commander-in-Chief
* Continental Army - British reaction
The front page begins with a nice item from London… more
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, October 11, 1781
* American Revolutionary War original
* American Issac Hayne's execution - hanging
Most of the front page is taken up with various correspondences… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776 This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this… more
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Dec. 9, 1758; Aug. 23, 1760; Oct. 7, 1766; April 26, 1768; and Dec. 6, 1770. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 25, 1786 The front page contains a very historic report, headed: "America - From the Virginia Gazette" with a Richmond, January 26 dateline. It provides the… more
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 29, 1775 The most significant content is found on page 3. Found here is the complete text of King George III's "Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and… more
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 9, 1775 This issue has content relating to the Battle of Lexington & Concord, as shown in the many photos. One item mentions in part: "...from Hampton in… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 17, 1672
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AMSTERDAM, Oct. 4, 1746 In the 17th century, it was titled "Gazette d'Amsterdam", the title changed to simply "Amsterdam" in 1703. Printed prominently in the masthead is (translated): "With the… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 14, 1671
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 16, 1764 Page 3 has a report headed: "America" with a Boston dateline concerning coal mining in Nova Scotia. The back page has reports noting: "...expected… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1669
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THE LONDON EVENING POST, May 22, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 25, 1671
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EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1779 Page 2 of this rare Revolutionary War-era issue features an important official communication from the Continental Congress, prefaced by an
… moreTHE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 17, 1776
* Post Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War
This exceptional, content-rich issue was published just weeks after the signing
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 29, 1776
* General Benedict Arnold
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
This remarkably historic Revolutionary War issue contains… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1796
* President George Washington
* U.S. government in it's infancy
Fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress which is signed in script… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 22, 1759 Page 5 has reports headed: "America" containing an: "Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia".
It begins; "General Forbes has left a garrison within the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 9, 1763 Page 3 contains a very lengthy report headed: "Extract from the Journal of an Officer at the Havana, containing some interesting Particulars of the… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747
* 18th Century Genoa, Italy map
* "The Speech of Polly Baker"
* Early Benjamin Franklin story
Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of… more
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1774
* Boston Port Act of 1774 - Act
* Very rare illustration - print
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Over 20 pages within this issue are taken up with: "Debates
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 24, 1783
* General George Washington - Farewell to the Army
* Commander-in-Chief - American Revolutionary War
The entire front page and most of page 4 are… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1776
* Governor John Penn
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
The front page has half a column taken up with 2 desertion reward… more
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790 (a 4-issue set)
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 27, 1673
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* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era
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(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 1674
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This… more
Much on George Whitefield... Methodism...
Map of Western Europe (portions)... Judaica... Item # 726856* a map of Western Europe
* Judaica content
* Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism
Several pages contain articles related to Reverend George
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. May 25, 1676
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 13, 1685
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1798
* Marie Antoinette beheading
* Eyewitness account of execution
Inside has an interesting letter which begins: "I was an eye-witness of the death of Marie… more
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