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.
Napoleon's famous "wiff of grapeshot" event: his notoriety begins...
Item #691033
October 13, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Oct. 13, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 3 has a very descriptive account of the battle between the French Revolutionary troops and Royalist forces in the streets of Paris. This battle was part of the establishing of a new form of government, the so-c... See More
Letter from Nelson in the Mediterranean...
Item #691003
December 29, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 29, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson letter
The masthead features a handsome engraving. This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Page 2 begins with a letter from Rear Admiral Lord Nelson which is signed in type: Horatio Nelson. A wealth of other European reports.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, n... See More
Napoleon Buonaparte's Egyptian campaign, and his death?
Item #691001
December 22, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 22, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
The masthead features a handsome engraving.
The front page begins with a nice, 1 1/2 column article: "Buonaparte & The Egyptian Expedition--The fate of the French Expedition to Egypt Appears to be at Length Finally Decided by the Death... See More
Terrific narrative on the Battle of the Nile...
Item #691000
December 15, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 15, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
The masthead features a handsome engraving. This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Beginning on the last column of the front page is the: "AUTHENTIC NARRATIVE of the Proceedings of His Majes... See More
Lord Horatio Nelson... The Yellow Fever in America...
Item #690999
December 08, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Dec. 8, 1798
* Rare 18th century publication
* Lord Horatio Nelson - Yellow fever
The masthead features a handsome engraving.
The front page has a report referencing the victory of Lord Nelson at the Battle of the Nile. Page 2 has a brief item concerning burials in New York due to the Yellow Fever epidemic. A similar report on page 3 note... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #690776
September 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795
* President George Washington
Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, various foxing, very small hole ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #690711
November 11, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 11, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is ... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #690474
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty.
The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at Sea, which for their Singularity &am... See More
Assassination of the Dey of Algiers...
Item #690466
July 13, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 13, 1710 The front page begins with a report from: "Algiers" which notes: "...the Dey of this Kingdom was shot in the Council House after he had reigned three years...The conspirators were only five Turks...the new government was in great confusion...the son-in-law remained with a small army in the field, but upon his march to force this place... See More
Report from a letter datelined at Monterey, California, 1786...
Item #690427
May 19, 1787
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19, 1787 Inside has a very rare, early account of a visit to California as part of a voyage to explore the Bering Sea (off Alaska) by Jean-François de Galaup de la Pérouse. It notes in part: "...following melancholy intelligence imparted by one of the companions of Mons. de la Peyrouse during the latter's voyage round the world; it is... See More
Closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #690374
April 29, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 29, 1783
* American Revolutionary War - closing events
The front page has some reports concerning the negotiations for a treaty of peace to end the Revolutionary War. Also reports headed: "America" which carry over to page 2 concerning various events in America, one bit noting: "...In January last, Col. Willet, with about 600 men... See More
Reports on closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #690373
July 25, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 25, 1783
* American Revolutionary War - closing events
This issue has a wealth of reporting on the closing events of the Revolutionary War and the negotiations for peace.
The front page has reports concerning the Spanish at St. Augustine, and mention that: "...returned from New York & brings information that every preparation is making... See More
Early from Birmingham, England...
Item #690355
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 7, 1743 * Uncommon publication
* 18th century original
It is rare to find British newspapers outside of London with such an early date. This is a nice newspaper with much news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe. The bottom of the front page has full red-inked tax stamp. The first letter in the ... See More
Comments on Washington's speech...
Item #690296
May 09, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 9, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* re. Pres. George Washington speech
The front page features 22 illustrated ship ads. Most of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with reports from the: "Congress of the United States". Page 3 has a comment concerning Washington's recent speech.
Included with this issue is the sing... See More
Building lots for sale in the new federal capital...
Item #690283
August 18, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug.18, 1791
* Washington D.C. land lots for sale
* Early United States government era
The front page has a nice ad concerning the sale of a "Number of Lots in the Federal City." It mentions that the President approved the: "...Sites for the Public Buildings pursuant to the Act passed by Congress ...for establishing ... See More
One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...
Item #690215
November 20, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 20, 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 tiny bindin... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #690181
April 28, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 28, 1744
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even ... See More
Four issues from 1799, nice condition...
Item #690164
August 19, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 24, July 8, 29 & Sept. 23, 1799 Lot of 4 issues each with the back page having a portion of the very lengthy "Act to Regulate Collection of Duties on Imports & Tonnage", each portion headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Each complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Washington's state-of-the-union address... John Wesley in Savannah...
Item #690162
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 * Washington's State of the Union Address
* John Wesley's trip to Savannah, Georgia
* A tradesman's token (image)
Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-of-the-union ... See More
Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...
Item #690156
October 15, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 15, 1796
* President George Washington era original
A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Hanging of conspirators in the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #690086
August 28, 1746
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 28, 1746
* Jacobite rising - rebellion
* Executions of conspirators
Page 2 has a nice account of the hanging of Donald MacDonald, James Nicholson and Walter Ogilvie for their involvement in the Jacobite Rebellion which recently ended.
Great to have this report in a Scottish newspaper.
Complete in 4 pages, 8 by 10 1/4 inches, red tax sta... See More
Reports on Shays and the Shays' Rebellion...
Item #690080
April 12, 1787
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, April 12, 1787
* Shays' Rebellion ending ?
Among various reports on page s are: "...from New York...that the noted insurgent Shays had retreated to Canada through the state of Vermont & that he and five of his officers took shelter at Illinois, a frontier British settlement situated between Vermont and Canada. Colonel... See More
News from Richmond...
Item #690079
August 05, 1771
THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Aug. 5, 1771
* Henrico County, Virginia flood of 1771
Page 3 has reports from the Virginia Gazette including: "...that they received daily accounts of the devastation occasioned by the late floods...have been swept away...Fourteen Negroes belonging to the estate were drowned..." with much more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide m... See More
Only published for four years...
Item #690076
September 01, 1737
THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, Sept. 1, 1737
* Very rare publication
* Early 18th century British original
This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years.
Page 2 has a report concerning a wrestling match neaer Oxford. Various other news reports from Europe.
Four pages, red tax stamp on the front page, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. A rare opportu... See More
One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...
Item #689735
August 16, 1729
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1729
* Rare 18th century publication
* Great masthead engraving
See the photos for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slay... See More
First issue of a very rare American title...
Item #689734
THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE, AND AMERICAN REVIEW, (New York), April, 1799 * Volume 1 No. 1
We find it quite difficult to find any 18th century American magazines, let alone one this scarce, it lasting from just April, 1799 (making this vol. 1 #1) to December, 1800 for a total of just 21 issues published.
Among the articles within are: "On the State of American Literature" & &qu... See More
John Montgomerie appointed governor of New York & New Jersey...
Item #689722
September 26, 1727
THE POST-BOY, London, Sept. 26, 1727
* NY Governor John Montgomerie
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The front page has a report from London noting: "His Majesty has been pleased to appoint John Montgomery [Montgomerie] Esq. to be Captain-General and Governor in chief of the Province of New York in America, and the territories depending thereon...... See More
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #689697
THE POST-BOY, London A lot of 5 issues of this early title each having some disfigurement which causes them to be in "2nd rate" condition. Years are 1710-1719 (1), 1720-1729 (2), and 1730-39 (2). Offered at less than half price.
Three issues from 1799, nice condition...
Item #689696
August 19, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Aug. 5, 12, & 19, 1799 Lot of 3 issues each with the back page having a portion of the very lengthy "Act to Regulate Collection of Duties on Imports & Tonnage", each portion headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Each complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Exploring the vicinity of Alaska...
Item #689611
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1754
Perhaps the most interesting item is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &c."
This artic
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Perhaps the most interesting item is a very nice, detailed article titled: "Some Account of a Chart lately published by M. de l Isle, with the different Conjectures and Opinions it has produced; from a Tract called, A Letter from a Russian Sea Officer to a Person of Distinction at Petersborough, &c."
This artic
Washington proclaims an end to hostilities in the Revolutionary War...
Item #689607
June 09, 1783
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, June 9, 1783
* General George Washington letter
* Announcing the end of hostilities
* American Revolutionary War ending
Certainly the most significant content takes almost an entire column of page 3, which has George Washington's letter announcing a cessation of hostilities in the Revolutionary War.
It is prefaced with a note stat... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #689598
March 10, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 10, 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." Note the engraving of a porcupine in the masthead. He was famous for sniping a... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #689569
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746
* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape Breton, Cana
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* More on the Jacobite Rebellion
There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape Breton, Cana
Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...
Item #689565
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 * Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America."
The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and "Hud... See More
French & Indian War content... Treaty with Russia...
Item #689562
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, December, 1755 One of the nicer features of this issue is the very nice title page engraving of the skyline of London in the 1750's, which has much detail. There is also a nice article taking over a full page: "Account of the British Plantations in America" which is very descriptive of Virginia.Other items include: "A Description of the City... See More
The coronation of King George III...
Item #689557
September 29, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE: or, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, London, Sept. 29, 1761
* George III of the United Kingdom
The front page begins the report on the coronation of King George III. "This day his Majesty King George the Third, and Queen Charlotte, were crowned in the abbey church of Westminster, with the ceremonies accustomed upon that great and glorious solemnity...". The artic... See More
A Proclamation signed by Sir Guy Carleton...
Item #689556
December 18, 1783
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, Dec. 18, 1783
* Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester proclamation
* Revolutionary War - American & British relations
The front page has a report from late in the Revolutionary War, noting Sir Guy Carleton's concern for the lack of friendship between the Americans and departing British.
Included is: "A Proclamation" which notes in p... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #689555
November 06, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Nov. 6, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Southern events - Georgia & more
Most of the first column is taken up with the details of a non-exportation act by the state of Rhode Island, similar to that enacted by Massachusetts & Connecticut. Included are the penalties for those found guilty. Also an act for: "...... See More
America's first successful newspaper...
Item #689552
April 17, 1740
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740
* Among the earliest of American newspapers to be had
This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only preceded by "Public Occurrances Both Foreign and Domestick" which published just a s... See More
A fine & decorative issue from the Revolutionary War...
Item #689458
November 11, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1780
* Revolutionary War
* Great masthead
Over half of the front page is a: "Message from the President & Supreme Executive Council to the Representatives of...Pennsylvania" in which are addressed many issues.
A few bits include: "...when our enemies, forsaking in no small degree the efforts of open and manly force, b... See More
Decorative Act of Parliament, 1747...
Item #689254
January 01, 1747
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1747
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for the better securing the Payment of Shares of Prizes taken from the Enemy, to the Royal Hospital at Greenwich; and for preventing the Embezzlement of Goods and Stores belonging to the said Hospital."
A decorative... See More
18th century Baltimore... slavery ads...
Item #689239
May 04, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, May 4, 1796
* Rare 18th century American title
* (2) slaves related advertisements
* Land for sale along the Potomac River
The full ftpg. is taken up with advertisements including 14 illustrated ship ads. The back page has 2 runaway slave ads. Also a land for sale for the Washington D.C. area. (see)
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
From the closing months of Washington's administration...
Item #689231
October 05, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 5, 1796 A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Reward advertisements for runaway slave & bitch...
Item #689227
January 07, 1793
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1793
* Rare 18th century American title
* Runaway slave & bitch advertisements
The front page is filled with advertisements. News of the day on pages 2 & 3. Page 3 also has a interesting ad for: "Bitch Lost; Fifteen Dollars Reward" which is for a runaway dog.
The bottom of the back page has a advertisement for:... See More
Historic Proclamation by the King formally ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #689194
February 15, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 15, 1783
* End of Revolutionary War
* King George III proclamation
* The cessation of hostilities
Certainly the prime--and very historic--content takes over one-third of the back page, headed: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by sea as land, Agreed Upon Between his Majesty's the most Christian King,... See More
Map of Barbados, Tobago & more...
Item #689189
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1749 Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the great title page engraving of the skyline of London from the mid-18th century, with St. Paul's Cathedral dominating.Also of much interest is the half page map of the: "Islands of Tobago, Barbadoes, etc." with a related article. Also shown are St. Vincent, Granada, a portion of Trinidad &am... See More
On the resignation of General Burgoyne...
Item #689187
April 18, 1780
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 18, 1780
* General John Burgoyne resignation
* re. Surrender at Saratoga - New York
* American Revolutionary War
The entire front page, two-thirds of page 2, and half of page 3 are taken up with: "...the various letters that passed between the late and present secretary at War and Lieutenant General Burgoyne... See More
Maps of Jamaica and Havana, Cuba...
Item #689163
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. Accompanying this map is a nice and detailed article on Jamaica which describes it geographically, gives a bit of history on how it was settled, and some text on its economy.... See More
Jamaica, Cuba & the Caribbean... Early electricity...
Item #689162
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine is missing the plates of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" and "Plan of the City and Harbour of the Havanna", Cuba, but there is a report near the back which relates to it, beginning: "Porto Rico is a large Spanish island, well fortified; and Hispaniola belonging to both France & Spain is much larger ... See More
Cape Breton & Louisbourgh in Canada...
Item #689160
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Directions to Make Cyder Exceeding French Wine" "Recipe to Present Sea Sickness" "Scheme to Tax Tickets for Plays, etc." and many more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with various news reports of the day, including an "Ex
... See More
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