Historic Newspapers: Catalog - Current Abridged
Abridged listing of the current monthly catalog (excludes wholesale lots and ongoing listings).
Found 285 Results
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Item #705214THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 12, 1667 The front page has a brief item from Weymouth: "Yesterday past by us to the eastward the fleet of Virginia ships, whereof three belonging to this town, are safely arrived here."
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, 7 by 11 inches, some loss to the lower right spine affects content but not the mentioned report.... Read full description -
Item #716393THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, Or News both from CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, April 2, 1680 Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published "Public Occurrences Both Forreign & Domestick" in Boston in 1690. It lasted for only one... Read full description -
Item #705706THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1686 The front page has a report datelined at Venice concerning the ending of the famous carnival there.
The back page has a report noting: "...There are letters from Spain which says they had news from the West Indies that the Pyrats, conducted by one Laurence, had plundered and burnt the town of Panama, and put all the inhabitants to ransom."
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition. -
Item #705707THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1686 The front page has a report datelined at Venice concerning the ending of the famous carnival there.
The back page has a report noting: "...There are letters from Spain which says they had news from the West Indies that the Pyrats, conducted by one Laurence, had plundered and burnt the town of Panama, and put all the inhabitants to ransom."
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition. -
Item #716386THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 7, 1687 The entire front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with: "His Majesties Gracious Declaration To all His Loving Subjects for Liberty of Conscience."
This is more commonly known as the "Declaration of Indulgence" in which King James II suspended religious penal law & granted... Read full description -
Item #705049THE POST BOY, London, Jan. 4, 1717 A very early and handsome newspaper featuring two decorative engravings in the masthead, plus a very large e& ornate first letter in the text.
As would be expected content is almost entirely from Europe. The top of page 2 has a report from England noting the arrival of various ships, and that: "...all three from... Read full description -
Item #699304WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, July 16, 1720 The most significant feature of this issue is the very ornate & displayable engraving in the masthead, which also contains the extension to the title: "...With Freshest Advices Foreign and Domestick."
Page 3 has a list of "Casualties" which includes: "...one in the River of Thames...Excessive... Read full description -
Item #716281THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 13, 1723 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.
This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This format... Read full description -
Item #699388THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 20, 1727 A very famous title with this being an early issue. The content is entirely European, with much relating to military affairs. Very decorative first letters on the front page.
Four pages, 7 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition. -
Item #724908MIST'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, Sir Isaac Newton, the greatest Mathematician that the World ever knew."
Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian,... Read full description -
Item #674780THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1733 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Debates on the Sugar Colony Bill..." "Of Pride in Men of Worth" "The Tobacco Scheme well Calculated" & more.
Near the back is a report which includes: "...highly applauds the undertaking of establishing a colony in Georgia,... Read full description -
Item #699305THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 16, 1734 An uncommon title that existed from 1728 thru 1746. This is Crane & Kaye title #908.
The four pages contain various news from London & elsewhere, plus letters and some advertisements, the latter taking up the entire back page.
Four pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, some damp staining near the margins, good condition. -
Item #716269THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1742 Perhaps the best item in this issue is the very nice full page: "Map of Italy" which shows the various borders of the states at that time, including Tuscany, Naples, Ecclesiastical State, Milan, Savoy, Venice, and more.
Also included in the map are Corsica, Sardinia, a portion of Sicily, as well as portions of... Read full description -
Item #710911THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1750 Although there is much interesting content in this issue, perhaps the best is an article: "By a Number of Experiments lately made in Philadelphia, Several of the Principal Properties of the Electrical Fire were Demonstrated...".
The fact that this article was by Franklin & about... Read full description -
Item #716371THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh), June, 1754 Inside has two pages taken up with reports taken: "...from the journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Governor of Virginia, to the commandant of the French forces on the river Ohio...".
This is a great account of Washington's exploits near the Ohio River.
Some snippets... Read full description -
Item #711689THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE OF KNOWLEDGE & PLEASURE, London, August, 1755 Typically we have offered this title from disbound volumes, but because it had no half title page for each issue, it had a clumsy, incomplete look. To avoid these many of our latest offerings have been as complete bound volumes with the volume's title page.
But here is an... Read full description -
Item #693727THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 6, 1758 All of pages 1, 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with a very lengthy article headed: "History of the Last Campaign in North America".
It begins: "The experience of the campaigns in 1755 and 1756 had convinced our commanders in chief that there would be no end of the war on either side... Read full description -
Item #715121THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1758 The most significant article is headed: "American Affairs" with a dateline of Williamsburg, Virginia, July 7 which includes: "...that the Indians had lately killed & captivated 26 people between Winchester & Augusta court house...that a large body of the inhabitants, to... Read full description
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Item #694055THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 10, 1759 Pages 6 and 7 contain nearly one-third of a page with reports headed: "America" with one report noting in part: "...General Court of the Massachusetts Bay have...made provision for the raising forthwith 5,000 men..." with more on this. Also: "A fresh misunderstanding has broke out between the... Read full description -
Item #693619THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 21, 1760 The front page has over a full column of reports concerning the ongoing French & Indian War. Some bits include: "...happy event of the expedition undertaken by Gov. Lyttelton against the Cherokee Indians who had begun open hostilities...by scalping several inhabitants of Virginia and North and... Read full description -
Item #696172THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1761 Page 2 has a letter from Charleston headed: "America" which includes war reports from the French & Indian War. Then a letter from a merchant in Quebec concerning the problems with trade.
Over half of page 5 is taken up with reports headed: "America", one letter beginning: "The case of the... Read full description -
Item #715243THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763 Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes: "...the Mississippi is a very rapid as far as the Missouri, which is about 1200 miles from its mouth, which,... Read full description -
Item #715242THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763 Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes: "...the Mississippi is a very rapid as far as the Missouri, which is about 1200 miles from its mouth, which,... Read full description -
Item #694710THE 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 that...the removal of some grievances from the trade of North America as we are informed orders for that purpose were dispatched about 3 weeks ago. They... Read full description -
Item #715015THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1768 Articles include: "American Transactions Continued" from the previous issue which takes over 10 pages with a great wealth of content concerning the growing tensions between England & the American colonies.
Perhaps this lengthy text is summed up best with one paragraph: "...We wish & pray for... Read full description -
Item #715573THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 10, 1769 The front page and page 2 are taken up with reports from Europe, while page 3 has news items headed: "America - Williamsburg" "Philadelphia" and: "Boston. Most of the back page is taken up with reports from the Legislature of South Carolina.
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Item #694363THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, August 31, 1769 printed with THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, August 31, 1769 Both newspapers were published by Richard Draper on Thursday. A partnership with John Green and Joseph Russell printed the "Boston Post-Boy & Advertiser" on Mondays.
Both titles are printed on the... Read full description
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Item #715577THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, April 5, 1773 Beyond the fine content noted below, the masthead features a great, patriotic masthead engraving created by Paul Revere, showing the "dove of freedom" being set free from his cage by the Liberty figure over the skyline of Boston.
Half of the front page is a lengthy letter from England... Read full description -
Item #716316THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 7, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake... Read full description -
Item #716306THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America.
There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what is... Read full description -
Item #716307THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages are taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America.
There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what... Read full description -
Item #715583THE ESSEX JOURNAL & NEW HAMPSHIRE PACKET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, March 1, 1776 There were but a few masthead engravings of the 18th century which were created by Paul Revere. The "Massachusetts Spy" is perhaps the most famous, plus there is the engraving in the "Boston Gazette" as well, with these two newspapers being among... Read full description -
Item #716381THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 15, 1776 Most of an inside pg. is taken up with reports from North America on the Revolutionary War, including one from Halifax which includes: "...That Castle William & Fort Hill are strongly fortified. That a chain of forts, batteries & other fortifications had been erected along the New England coast,... Read full description -
Item #716308GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1776 This issue begins with "Proceedings in the House of Commons..." which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...Nothing could have afforded me so much satisfaction as to have been able to inform you...that the troubles which have so long... Read full description -
Item #716383A handwritten receipt noting: "The Town of Newburyport. Bought of Jonathan March. Dec. 18th 1776 1 Cord Wood...Received the above from the Treasurer." signed by Jonathan March.
Measure 3 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #716374THE LONDON EVENING-POST, England, March 4, 1777 Page 3 has a: "Proclamation" from General James Robertson at New York, noting: "Whereas there is ground to believe that the rebels, not satisfied with the destruction of part of the city, entertain designs of burning the rest...".
Also on page 3 is: "As soon as the Congress heard that Gen. Lee was taken... Read full description -
Item #707287THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR BRITISH EVENING POST, London, Oct. 30, 1777 Many reports on the Revolutionary War, with the front page having several items headed: "America" that includes a report on Sir George Collier and his naval exploits. Also from Edenton, North Carolina noting: "...A number of creditable inhabitants from... Read full description -
Item #677651THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1777 The first article is: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" taking over 4 pages & continued from a previous issue.
Further on is an interesting article: "Political Character of the Americans" which begins: "The people of America, with respect to their... Read full description -
Item #716387SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE FOR THE YEAR 1777, London. This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not having a full title/index page. Although the table of contents does take the top half of the front page.
The best item in this issue is the quite... Read full description -
Item #716312THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 23-27, 1778 A very notable issue reporting a significant naval event in the Revolutionary War. The front page & nearly half of pg. 2 are taken up with letters headed: "Victory, at Sea" which give details of the naval battle between the Belle Poule and Arethusa, being the... Read full description -
Item #716309THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to... Read full description -
Item #715561THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 19, 1778 Page 2 has over half a column concerning the historic duel between Generals Robert Howe and Gadsden, bot notable figures in the Revolutionary War.
The duel stemmed from a dispute over command of Continental troops in South... Read full description -
Item #686350THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content in this issue.
At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets... Read full description -
Item #685794THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1780 One report notes: "The assembly of Pennsylvania have fallen upon a new mode of distressing the friends of this country resident among them by obliging persons to take the oaths of allegiance or affirmation of fidelity to the state, & to take a certificate of the same, which certificate... Read full description -
Item #715576THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL: of the NORTH AMERICAN INTELLIENCER, Philadelphia, May 9, 1781 Page 3 has a report from New York on the celebration of the British victory at Guilford Court House, North Carolina: "Last Saturday...a feu de joie was fired here, by all the troops in garrison, in consequence of the victory obtained by the British... Read full description -
Item #716384THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 16, 1781 Page 2 has some reports on the Revolutionary War, bits including: Letters from Charlestown [Charleston] say that the great activity of Lord Rawdon...is likely to surmount the difficulties they have had to encounter...purpose to overtake them & to scour the country which bids fair to put an end to that petty... Read full description -
Item #713570GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning America.
Another article concerns the tune Yankee Doodle, including details on the presumed author of the famous tune... Read full description -
Item #710937THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, April, 1783 Certainly one of the less common magazines of the 18th century, formatted very much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine' of the day.
Inside includes: "Consequences Not Before Adverted to, Likely to Result from the late Revolution in the British Empire, and the Late... Read full description -
Item #700887THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 6, 1783 The front page has items noting in part: "... received from Charleston, South Carolina...the inhabitants lived in the greatest friendship with each other...every thing remained quiet..." Also: "The American Congress deals with some financial issues. Then a letter from New York.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the back page, good condition. -
Item #709621THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 20, 1784 The front page has a report noting, from New York: "...the inhabitants have received assurance from Congress that if they behave quiet & peaceable & are obedient to the laws of the United States for the future, no more prosecutions will be entered against the... Read full description
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