Newspapers from the 1700s
The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.Newspapers from the 1700s
The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #670869
March 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16 & 19, 1796 A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking much of the front page and part of page 2 in the issue of the 16th is part of Jay's Treaty through Article 12. Prefacing the Treaty is a "Proclamation&q... See More
A short-lived title 18th century title...
Item #670836
December 30, 1752
THE ADVENTURER, London, England, Dec. 30, 1752
* Rare 18th century title
* Over 267 years old
An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.
A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page.&n... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #670828
October 06, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 7 illustrated ship ads and 2 runaway slave ads. Two more slave ads are on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little foxing, nice condition.... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #670815
September 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave advertisement
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 18 illustrated ship ads. One runaway slave ad is on the back page. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #670811
March 01, 1798
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 1, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice c... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670810
May 10, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, May 10, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
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, a little various ... See More
1797 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #670809
July 01, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 1, 1797
* Rare 18th century American title
* 4 slave advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads including one for a runaway slave. The back page has 3 more slave ads. News of the day and other advertisements of the day.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few tiny binding slits al... See More
Thomas Jefferson... Indian troubles on the frontier...
Item #670749
March 17, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 17, 1791
* Nice 18th century American publication
Beginning on the ftpg. & take part of page 2 is the continued: "Report of the Secretary of State on the Subject of the Cod & Whale Fisheries" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has another letter signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, plus a letter from W... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...
Item #670694
June 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 2, 1701
* 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
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #670672
July 10, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1793
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Pages 3 & 4 include 7 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.
William Cobbett's famous 18th century newspaper...
Item #670671
June 19, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 19, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* 4 runaway slave advertisements (lightly inked)
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 ... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670670
March 12, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 12, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
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, some various li... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #670669
February 12, 1795
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1795
* Rare 18th century American publication
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements.
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, very nice c... See More
News from the Revolutionary War...
Item #670666
February 08, 1780
THE YORK COURANT, England, Feb. 8, 1780 The front page has a few news items on the Revolutionary War: "...account that Sir Henry Clinton & Lord Cornwallis were about to embark, with 10,000 men...lying ready at Sandy Hook to take them on board for the southward...Several prizes taken from the American, laden with tobacco...are come over with the above fleet...assured that General Cli... See More
Liberty figure engraving in the masthead...
Item #670664
April 16, 1771
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL OR CHRONICLE OF LIBERTY, London, April 16, 1771 Filled with various news reports from throughout England as well as Europe. Nice engraving in the masthead & a red tax stamp on the ftpg.
Four pages, very nice condition.
News from America...
Item #670663
January 21, 1775
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 21, 1775
* Prelude to the Revolutionary War
* Rare 18th century British title
The front page has some reports concerning a meeting of the American Congress in Philadelphia. Page 2 has: "Union of Parties in Defence of American Liberties" and page 3 has some news concerning trade in the West Indies, and a paragraph b... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670662
December 08, 1796
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 19, 1797 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, good condition.
A wealth of reporting on the war situation in America...
Item #670628
June 01, 1776
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, June, 1776 Certainly a very uncommon title from the 18th century, formatted much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine" or the era.
Under: "Advices From America" is a report from the "Admiralty Office" which includes naval news including: "...took a brigantine belonging to the Rebels which was carrying from Philade... See More
Rare printing of Congress's Tory Act...
Item #670624
February 01, 1776
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, February, 1776 Certainly a very uncommon title from the 18th century, formatted much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine" or the era.
A terrific issue as it contains a full printing of the historic Tory Act which did not appear in most other periodicals of the day. It describes how colonies should handle those Americans who remain loyal ... See More
A great account of the recent tea troubles in America...
Item #670467
March 01, 1774
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Mach, 1774 Formatted much like the 'Gentleman's Magazine" but a much less common title.
Near the back under: "America" is a report concerning the Boston Tea Party, noting: "At a town meeting held at Marshfield in the province of Massachusetts Bay...to consider of the late tumultuous and illegal proceedings at ... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #670449
May 20, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 20, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* 3 runaway slave advertisements
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 op... See More
Parliament debates America... Captain Cook's voyage...
Item #670432
March 01, 1775
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 Formatted very much like the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but a considerably less common title.
Several pages are taken up with the: "Debates on the Bill For Restraining the Fishery of the New England Provinces".
Also several pages concerning Captain James Cook's voyage around the world, including: &quo... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670417
December 08, 1796
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 8, 1796
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
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, nice condition.... See More
The very first issue of a religious title...
Item #670390
THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, July & August, 1795 A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It began with this issue and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.Eighty pages, disbound without a full title/contents pages, measures 4 3/4 by 8 inches, minor foxing, nice conditi... See More
Early ballooning...
Item #670362
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1784 * Early ballooning
* Montgolfier brothers
Inside contains a full page article with heading: "Success of a Journey by Way of Experiment in a Balloon" which happened at France (see), and this is followed by another article which begins: "No sooner was the extraordinary discovery of M. Montgolfier known here about a month ag... See More
William Cosby becomes governor of New York...
Item #670289
January 15, 1732
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, Jan. 15, 1732
* Governor William Cosby
A quite rare title as this is the first we have encountered in our 44 years. It appears to have run from 1730-1735. Later in 1732 the title would add: "...or, Universal Journal".
A nice "newsy" paper with a wide variety of items are found mostly on pages 2 and 3, mostly from England. Page 3 h... See More
An early newspaper which rarely comes on the collector market...
Item #670288
April 08, 1732
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, London, April 8, 1732 A quite rare title as this is the first we have encountered in our 44 years. It appears to have run from 1730-1735. Later in 1732 the title would add: "...or, Universal Journal".
A nice "newsy" paper with a wide variety of items are found on pages 2 and 3, mostly from England.
Four pages, red tax stamp on the front page, 10 1/4... See More
A rare title which rarely comes into hands of collectors...
Item #670287
August 14, 1733
THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, Aug. 14, 1733 The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".
The focus is noted in the masthead: "A Letter to Sir H. Sloane Concerning the New Feaver which hath B... See More
A rare title which rarely comes into hands of collectors...
Item #670285
April 24, 1733
THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, April 24, 1733
* Very rare 18th century publication
The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".
The focus is noted in the masthead: "No Bugbears, or the ... See More
A rare title which rarely comes into hands of collectors...
Item #670280
July 31, 1733
THE HYP-DOCTOR, London, July 31, 1733 The title is an archaic phrase for a "hodgepodge of nonsense". This curious paper published from 1730-1741, a pro-Walpole (first Prime Minister of Great Britain) newspaper created to oppose another British title "The Craftsman".
Rather than presenting news items the newspaper is more editorial in format. A single sheet issue with wid... See More
A famous yet rarely offered newspaper...
Item #670277
June 07, 1733
THE GRUB STREET JOURNAL, London, June 7, 1733 A quite rare title which existed from 1730-1738, but which rarely comes into the hands of collectors. Content inside has news tidbits from England.
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, slightly irregular at the top of the spine, 10 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition.
First we have offered this title in 44 years...
Item #670272
August 25, 1733
APPLEBEE'S ORIGINAL WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, England, August 25, 1733
* Very rare 18th century publication
* w/ red tax stamp
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 and consists more of brief, wide-ranging news items rather than lengthy articles. The bkpg. is taken up with adve... See More
House of Commons invests in establishing the colony of Georgia...
Item #670271
May 19, 1733
APPLEBEE'S ORIGINAL WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, England, May 19, 1733 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 the back page has a report noting: "We hear the Honourable House of Commons has been pleased to grant 10,000 pds. towards establishing the new Colony of Georgia in Am... See More
On the founding of the colony of Georgia...
Item #670268
February 12, 1732
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Feb. 12, 1732 A wealth of brief news reports on pages 1 & 2, with pages 3 & 4 taken up with advertisements.
Page 2 has: "We hear that the Trustees appointed for establishing the new Colony in Carolina, are entitled, 'The Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia in America' and that they are gentlemen of figure a... See More
A title rarely offered...
Item #670264
May 13, 1732
THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, May 13, 1732 An early and uncommon title from England. Although the news is mostly European there are two bits from America: "Col. Phipps, a native of, and resident in New England, is appointed Lieutenant Governor of the province of the Massachusetts Bay..." with the decease of Jonathan Belcher. Also: "There is advice from ... See More
Treaty of Fontainebleau on the French & Indian War... Much on America...
Item #670208
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1762 Perhaps the most significant content is the full text of the: "Preliminary Articles of Peace..." signed at Fontainebleau, Nov. 3, 1762, among England, France & Spain, which would set the stage for the formal Treaty of Paris that would end the Seven Years' War (French & Indian War for that portion fought in the America... See More
Only lasted for six issues... Adams famous speech on the XYZ Affair...
Item #670205
THE LITERARY MUSEUM OR MONTHLY MAGAZINE, West Chester, Pennsylvania, May, 1797 * The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams speech
This was a short-lived magazine, existing only from January thru June, 1797.
The highlight would be the quite lengthy "Speech of the President of the United States" to the special session of Congress he had called on May 16, 1797. The focus... See More
John Hancock... Launching the ship Constitution as a theatrical piece...
Item #670186
November 02, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 2, 1797 The ftpg. contains a letter signed in type by: John Hancock. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with various news & political reports.
Page 3 has an ad for what appears to be a theatrical presentation titled "The Launch" of the ship Constitution, with various details. Four pages, a handsome masthead, lig... See More
Before our government was created...
Item #670181
May 03, 1786
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1786
* 18th century original
An issue from 3 years before the formal establishment of the new federal government in 1789.
In addition to editorial and news items, inside has a report of a duel fought in New York, reading in part: "...on arriving at the destined spot, they took their distance at 10 paces when Mr. B. desired Mr. C. to fire... See More
One of the more uncommon titles...
Item #670173
January 07, 1749
THE REMEMBRANCER, London, Jan. 7, 1749 Certainly one of the less common newspapers of the 18th century. Various news reports with datelines from the "Low Countries" "Country News" "Russia" "Germany" London" as well as "Deaths" "Bankrupts" "Robberies" and Preferments". The back page is taken up with advertisements... See More
Maryland poem 'The Slave'... Description of America's first capitol building...
Item #670165
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, June, 1789 This is the 6th issue of this uncommon magazine by famed publisher Isaiah Thomas. When it comes to noteworthy content, it is hard to know where to begin.Starting from the back is the poem: "The Slave," (author anonymous) which is a thought-provoking anti-slavery poem printed in the slave-state of Maryland. Also interestin... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #670155
August 13, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 13, 1798
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
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, some various lig... See More
England to grant independence to America...
Item #670152
December 14, 1782
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England Dec. 14, 1782
* Independence for American Colonies
The back page has reports from America concerning the end of the Revolutionary War, bits noting: "...the last campaign in America, dwelling particularly on the loss of the army under Lord Cornwallis...that an offer of independence to America was the only means of procuring peace....declared himself... See More
Mention of the hated Stamp Act..
Item #670150
May 12, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (spelled Gloucester today), England, May 12, 1766
* Mention of the hated stamp act
The front page has a letter from Quebec as well as a letter from Philadelphia which notes in part: "...every thing relating to the affairs of America was settled, that the Stamp Act would be repealed and requisitions were to be made to the respective colonies for the support o... See More
Napoleon abandons his efforts in Egypt...
Item #670147
July 27, 1799
THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE OR NORWICH GAZETTE, England, July 27, 1799 The masthead features a nice engraving. Various news from throughout England plus the back page has: "Total Defeat Of Buonaparte" which notes in part: "...from Chezar Ghazi Achmed Pacha...General Buonaparte had entirely ceased since the beginning of May to fire upon the fortress..." with much more concerning... See More
Rare newspaper, lengthy title...
Item #670130
April 27, 1738
THE WARWICK & STAFFORDSHIRE JOURNAL WITH THE HISTORY OF THE HOLY BIBLE, London, April 27, 1738 This is a title I have never seen before prior to acquiring several issues, and is quite rare as such. Records show this title only lasted from late 1737 to mid-1739. Pages 2 & 3 are entirely taken up with various reports from "London".
A four page newspaper measuring 8 1/2 by 10... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #670125
January 02, 1753
THE SCOURGE, London, Jan. 2, 1753 A very curious and uncommon newspaper from England done in editorial format, popular with other titles at that time as well. It was published "By Oxymel Busby, Esq." as noted in the masthead. This newspaper lasted but 81 issues.
Single column format with 6 pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, minor loss to a blank upper corner, good condition.
Revolutionary War reporting in a scarce title...
Item #670120
THE GENTLEMAN'S & LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1779 Formatted very much like the more famous "Gentleman's Magazine", but a much more rare title. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has reports on the Revolutionary War including reports from the Pennsylvania Gazette noting in part: "General Lincoln lately sent in a flag to general Pr... See More
Reuniting with England? The situation at Charleston...
Item #670117
March 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 5, 1782 Page 2 has an interesting, and erroneous, report to a Quaker in Phila. which includes: "....I inform you that we have some hopes of soon being once more united to our mother country & become one people under our King...that the Congress, almost to a man, are heartily tired of the French alliance...they act as if they intended to be our ma... See More
Lord Baltimore arrives at Philadelphia...
Item #670114
July 28, 1733
THE DAILY POST BOY, London, England, July 28, 1733 The front page has reports datelined from Annapolis and Philadelphia, two items mentioning Lord Baltimore. Otherwise all news reports are European, with various ads on the back page.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 1/4 by 15 1/2 inches, a few stains, partial red tax stamp on the front page.
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