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Rare 17th Century THE ATHENIAN MERCURY London England Agony Aunt 1692 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393890170300

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 23, 1692  * Rare 17th century title This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers (see hyperlink), a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers. In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding anonymously in a stranger & that readers would be titillated by the exchange. It proved to be a success as he was bombarded with queries on everything from marriage to the ethics of slave-trading to why sermons seem longer than they are. There are 8 questions in this issue. Single sheet, 8 by 12 inches, very ni... See More  

Nice MASSACHUSETTS SPY Published by Isaiah Thomas 1795 Worcester MA Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393890119347

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 21, 1795  * 18th century American publication Page 2 has reports from: "France, National Convention" taking over half of the page. Page 3 has reports from "Kentucky" Maryland" "New York" and elsewhere. This is the newspaper by the famed printer Isaiah Thomas. Four pages, decorative masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

1681 Newspaper EARLY Rare 17th Century 341 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England Rare

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373875125632

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 13, 1681 * 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, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content. The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline, and even includes several "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for f... See More  

Six (6) Original 18th Century AMERICAN United States 1793-94 Original Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373872552855

Offered are original, historic, & collectible old newspapers: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston  A lot of 6 issues from 1795-6, all with news & ads of the day and all with minimal wear at the margins. Scattered foxing, perhaps minor margin tears, generally good.

Rare 17th Century EARLIEST OF NEWSPAPERS 1639 Paris FRANCE French Old Periodical

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393866640085

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE, Paris, France, Sept. 10, 1639  (date is in the imprint at the bottom of the back page). * Earliest of newspapers to be had This extremely early newspaper is filled with news reports with datelines from throughout Europe, including Rome, Frankfort, Cologne & elsewhere. There are no advertisements. This was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. All the text is in French with the first letter of "Gazette" very decorative & the first letter of the text highly embellished. Eight pages, 9 by 6 1/4 inches, in very nice condition. One of the earliest dated newspapers to be found.

Rare 18th Century CAPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania 1798 American Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373869608798

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798  * 18th century American publication The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the growing troubles with France, signed in type by the President: John Adams. Also a dispatch from Italy: "Buonaparte To His Army". Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

Early ICE CREAM Advertisement - President George Washington Era 1795 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373869605094

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1795  * President George Washington era * Very early ice cream advertisement In addition to various news reports found inside, the back page has one of the earliest "Ice Cream" advertisements we have seen in any newspaper. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

Early MASON-DIXON LINE Creation w/ Pennsylvania & Maryland MAP 1769 Old Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393861926685

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1769  * Early America map * Pennsylvania and Maryland * Mason and Dixon Line creation Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice full page map of the Chesapeake region showing parts of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all of Delaware. The inset in the lower right corner reads: "A Map of that Part of America where a Degree of Latitude was Measured for the Royal Society: By Cha. Mason, & Jere. Dixon." This map has a companion article titled: 'The Length of a Degree of Latitude in the Provinces of Maryland and Pennsylvania, determined from the Observations of Messrs. Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, appointed by the Royal Society" which takes nearly t... See More  

American 18th Century PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON Letters Signed 1789 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373864857179

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old magazine: THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), August, 1789  * President George Washington letters signed in type Over 5 1/2 pages on: "Observations on the Utility of funding the Public Debts of the United States". Also: "Observations on Manufacturing Sugar from the Sap of the Maple Tree" and an address to the President from the state of New York with the: "President's Answer" signed in type: George Washington; and an address of the Protestant Episcopal Church to the President, with his response signed: G. Washington; "Thoughts on the Finances & Debts of the United States"; an address by Washington College in Maryland to the President, with his response signed in type: George Washington; "Discovery of America by the Icelanders" & mu... See More  

1793 Original BOSTON MA 18th Century Massachusetts Old Newspaper w/ Shipping Ads

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393852687026

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1793 * 18th century American title Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements. Pages 3 & 4 include 12 illustrated ship ads. Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.

Year of the UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION Pre Convention1787 Philadelphia Newspaer

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393843816727

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 9, 1787 * Year of the United States Constitution The top of page 3 has an interesting ad: "A Second Course of Lectures By a Lady" with details. Various news reports and a wealth of ads including 8 ftpg. illus. ship ads. Four pages, very nice condition.

JAMES BOWDOIN Politician 2nd Governor of Massachusetts DEATH 1790 U.S. Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373851094487

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1790 * James Bowdoin death * 2nd Governor of Massachusetts The front page has: "Mr. Bowdoin" being a brief report announcing the death of James Bowdoin, a former Massachusetts governor and scholar, plus the "Order Of Procession" for his funeral. A page 3 report from "Philadelphia" says the President was about to leave Mt. Vernon "...on his return to the seat of government." Also word about the arrivals of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Also a great item from King James concerning the evils of smoking. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, some discrete archival mends near the spine.

EARLIEST OF NEWSPAPERS TO BE HAD Original Early Rare 1668 London England Gazette

eBay Auction Item # 373900874625

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 18, 1668 * 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, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content. The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline, and even includes several "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for f... See More  

Rare PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE Engraving Philadelphia PA Pennsylvania 1798 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373900768884

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 3, 1798  * Rare 18th century American publication This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper. Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue appeared on March 4, 1797 and the newspaper lasted but 770 issues. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, mild wear at the margins, good condition.

General President GEORGE WASHINGTON Dictator of America for Life? 1789 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373900726134

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1789  * President George Washington * Dictator of American for Life ? Page 4 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which begins: "His Excellency General Washington, our new congressional President, and perhaps I might add Dictator of America for life, gave a very sumptuous entertainment on Thursday the 4th inst. on account of the recovery of his Majesty the King of Great Britain..." with more. Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.

RATIFIED John JAY TREATY Formal Exchange Between England & U.S. 1795 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393896979965

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 31, 1795   * The ratified Jay Treaty * England & U.S. exchange Page 3 has a report of the formal exchange of the recently ratified Jay Treaty by the two Secretaries of State. Datelined at Downing St., it notes: "The Ratifications of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between His Majesty and the United States of America, signed the 19th of November last, were this day exchanged by Lord Grenville, His Majesty's principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, with William Allen Dias, Esq., charge d'Affairs from the United States." Great to have this in a British newspaper, as more commonly found in an American title. Complete fun 16 pages, 7 by 11 1/4 inches, good condit... See More  

President GEORGE WASHINGTON Acts of Congress Signed in Type 1796 U.S. Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393896966740

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 23, 1796   * President George Washington The back page is mostly taken up with three Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. The most notable and the lengthiest--taking half of the page--is: "An Act to Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States". Page 3 has a bit headed: "John Paul Jones" concerning passing on to heirs the 5867 acres of land he owned in the Northwest Territory. He died 4 years previous. Four pages, very nice condition.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR Long Island New York MAP Benjamin Franklin Ltr. 1778 Magazine

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393834731866

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778  * Rare Revolutionary War New York map * Benjamin Franklin letter * Ethan Allen Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long Island to Lake Ontario with considerable detail. This map measures 9 by 13 inches in very nice condition. Trimmed at the bottom right margin to allow the map to fold into the issue, not compromising the border. The first article is: "Debate in the House of Commons" which takes 7 pages and does include discussion on the Revolutionary War, a few of the items including: "...stated the causes that led to t... See More  

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA Original Enemy Middlesex LONDON England 1779 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373845501912

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, March 6, 1779  * Oneida Indians - Native Americans * General George Washington * Revolutionary War era Page 2 has various item under: "American News" which has news from the Caribbean. Page 3 has various tidbits of items from America including one noting: "...from Philadelphia says, that a number of Indians of the Oneida nation are arrived at general Washington's headquarters; they are to join colonel Morgan's corps & to scout near the lines to check the unlawful commerce...between the country people & the military." Four pages, nice condition.

JOHN ADAMS Presidential Acts of Congress Signed - Ohio Land 1799 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393834716097

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 31, 1799  * President John Adams * Land Acts of Congress The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a Naval Engagement" "Fever at Philadelphia". Four pages, irregular at the spine, a few archival mends at margins inside, otherwise good.

1670 Newspaper EARLY Rare 17th Century 352 Years Old LONDON GAZETTE England RARE

eBay Auction Item # 373893521905

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 22, 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, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content. The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for framing & display with the 352 year old date prominent at the ... See More  

Very EARLY Rare WOMAN Publisher OBSERVATOR London 339 Years Old 1682 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373842849026

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE OBSERVATOR, London, Oct. 18, 1682 * 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 that the imprint at the bottom of the back page reads: "London, Printed for Joanna Brome, at the Gun in S. Paul's Church-yard." I believe this to be the earliest periodical we have offered published by a woman. Could it be the earliest woman publisher to be found within a newspaper? Single sheet, 8 by 13 inches, nice condition.

1ST Poat World War II WWII TIMES SQUARE BALL New Year's Eve 1946 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393827346458

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 1, 1946 * Times Square Ball - New Year's Eve * 1st post-World War II celebration The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NOISIEST THRONGS SINCE '41 WELCOME NEW YEAR IN CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related photo. Great to have in this NYC publication. Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Very Early COLONY OF GEORGIA Savannah GA 1st Families to Settle List 1733 News

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373838385743

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: APPLEBEE'S ORIGINAL WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, England, Sept. 15, 1733 * Very early Georgia - Savannah GA A quite rare title which existed from 1720-1737 with most of the news reports on pages 2 and 3. The news is almost entirely of British interest, however one terrific report notes the first families to settle in the new colony of Georgia. It begins: "Last Wednesday the Trustees for establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, made choice of the following persons and families to go and settle in the said Colony, who are to go on board the James, Capt. John Yoakley...in a fortnight's time..." and what follows is the list of he first families to sail for Georgia. An extremely significant genealogical report. A book o... See More  

Nice 18th Century AMERICAN Boston Massachusetts w/ Masthead 1795 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393818305504

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 3, 1795  * Nice masthead engraving - 18th century America * Illustrated farms for sale advertisements If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era. Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, several illustrated advertisements, period stray writing above the masthead, dark ink stain at bottom right corner, a little irregular along the right margin, generally in nice condition.