Historic Newspapers: The 1600's and 1700's

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 25, 1671

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 18, 1669

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 26, 1673

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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* Unique gift idea for that history buff

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THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Oct. 17, 1733  

* Forty-two years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War

A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1776  The front page has half a column taken up with 2 desertion reward ads, with much detail. Over a column is taken up with the verbatim… more

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790 (a 4-issue set) 

The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 27, 1676

* 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 27, 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

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* 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… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 16, 1701

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
* At the turn of the 18th century

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. May 25, 1676

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1796

* 18th century American publication

Published  by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose… more

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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 13, 1685

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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* Unique gift idea for that history buff

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1798  Inside has an interesting letter which begins: "I was an eye-witness of the death of Marie Antoinette. The accounts given of that melancholy event are… more

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1798  Inside has a number of naval reports of encounters with the French & others. Included is a report beginning: "On this morning of the 7th inst. I fell in… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792  

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type:… more

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 14, 1795

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

Page 3 include the historic annual state-of-the-union address of President George Washington… more

EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, March 7, 1635 with the date at the top in Roman numerals but then also dated at the bottom of the back page: "7 Mars, 1635".

* Earliest of newspapers to be had

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THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, May 5, 1744  

* Rare colonial periodical 

This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 5, 1676

* 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 21, 1676

* 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 1, 1667

* 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 6, 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

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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 31, 1798 

* Daniel Hewes's Umbrella Manufacturer advertisement

The back page has an advertisement for the: "Boston Umbrella Manufactury" by Daniel Hewes. (see… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 15, 1673

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787  One of the more intriguing articles is: "Letters Relative to the Treatment of Capt. Asgill, while Prisoner in the American Army, being a full… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1671

* 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

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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666  

* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the great plague (rare)

Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English… more

A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, June 25, 1697  

* Very rare 17th century publication

This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 

* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Battle if the Nile (Napoleon/Nelson)

The front page has an address: "To John Adams,… more

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 18, 1798

* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America

If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which… more

THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 3, 1681/2  

* Rare 17th century publication
* Protestants versus the Catholics

This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published… more

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated June 15, 1758; May 3, 1760; Nov. 23, 1762; Dec. 1, 1768; and Feb. 23, 1773. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in… more

MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 25, 1727  When it comes to notable deaths of the world, they don't get too much better than this.
Page 2 has a simple, yet powerful report noting simply: "Died,… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789  

* President George Washington
* Inauguration - inaugural address
* A detailed eyewitness account 
* In a American publication (rare)

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THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, July 8, 1746 

* Era of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Rare 18th century publication
* The capture of Roderick MacNeil of Barra

Various European reports throughout with… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1673

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
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THE EXAMINER, London, Oct. 12, 1713 

* Rare 18th century publication

This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 25, 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… more

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 30, 1799  Page 2 has an item noting the France has assured the President that the American envoys will be received to negotiate issues with the… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689  

* The Battle of Newtownbutler
* County Fermanagh - Irleand
* Williamite vs. Jacobite troops

The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle… more

THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, Oct. 9, 1733  

* Very rare 18th century publication

The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious satirical paper published from 1730-1741, a… more

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775 

* Very rare Colonial Virginia publication
* Election of Patrick Henry

 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a… more

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 4, 1679

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original in your hands from the 17th century
* Great gift idea for that… more

THE POST-BOY, London, Dec. 19, 1713

* Nice masthead engravings
* Unique gift idea 

This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th… more