Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
Nice report from the French & Indian War...
Item #693566
June 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 3, 1760 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with a Philadelphia dateline. Bits include: "...all the usual preparations of war going on...Necessity has obliged the General to send 1800 men to Charles Town in South Carolina where the Cherokees are doing all possible mischief, & have made irruptions into the heart of the province...General... See More
Front page reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #693422
July 05, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1760 The front page begins with a report headed: "America" with a New York dateline noting news from the French & Indian War including: "...Sixteen 24 pounders with mortars...are gone to Oswego. Col. Williamson commands this train...The enemy sends out constant parties towards Crown Point & Ticonderoga..." and more.
Eight pa... See More
Mass. governor speaks on the French & Indian War...
Item #693423
July 15, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 15, 1760
* Governor Thomas Pownall speech
* Province of Massachusetts Bay
* French and Indian War
One-third of page 5 is taken up with news reports headed: "America" with Boston datelines.
Most of the report is a speech by the governor concerning the ongoing French & Indian War, one bit noting: "...his Majesty having nothing so ... See More
Indian troubles in South Carolina...
Item #693425
July 26, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 26, 1760 Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with: "America - Extract of a Letter from South Carolina" concerning troubles with the Indians, including: "...You have heard of the Cherokees breaking out in war against us...the Creek Indians have broke out also..." with more.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, nice condit... See More
The British fight the Cherokee Indians...
Item #693504
August 30, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 30, 1760
* Battle of Echocee - South Carolina
* Cherokees - Indians - Native Americans
* British General Archibald Montgomerie
The front page has a report noting: "By letters from Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina, we learn...Col. Montgomery...was surrounded in the middle of the Cherokee country by a vast body of Indians. The British t... See More
The importance of Canada...
Item #638423
October 18, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 18, 1760 Two-thirds of page 2 is taken up with: "A Succinct View Of The Importance of Canada" being a lengthy chart which provides details on the navigation of the various rivers, and other information. Also most of a page taken up with: "...account is given of the French Ecclesiastical Government at Louisbourg in the Island of Cape Breton&q... See More
On the death of King George II...
Item #605020
October 30, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760 Page 2 has: "The Lord Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for his late Majesty King George the Second.' (see) Also a report from the "London Gazette Extraordinary" headed: "A Proclamation Requiring all persons being in Office of Authority of Government at the Decease of the late King, to proceed in the Execu... See More
News from America...
Item #645467
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1760 Among the articles in this issue are: "A Treatise on Canine Madness" "On The High Price of Candles" "Reflections by M. Maubert on the Importance of Canada" "A Description of Montreal & the Adjacent Country" "Some Account of Carisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight..." which is accompanied by ... See More
A hostile ship encounter off Long Island...
Item #645898
December 09, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1760 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "America" with a New York dateline. The report details a hostile naval encounter off Long Island between the ships Sampson and the Winchester.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
18th century from Dublin...
Item #208482
PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, 1761 A quite uncommon Irish title with a wide variety of news of the day plus some ads as well. The focus is on news from the British Isles but there is other European news as well. Folio size and 4 pages, the issue is irregular at the spine margin with some loss, perhaps causing minor text loss on the back leaf. Wear on the other margins with various browni... See More
Come settle in Nova Scotia... The incomparable Frederick Handel...
Item #696154
February 14, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 14, 1761 The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline, noting that Johnathan Belcher is now governor of Nova Scotia, and all is well there, and he encourages the settlement of the island.
The back page has a report noting: "At the great Concert Room in Dean Street, Soho...will be performed the Sacred Oratorio,... See More
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #696155
February 17, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1761 Most of the front page is taken up with a report headed: "America" and "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq. Lt. Governor of Virginia, to the General Assembly, Sept. 4, 1760".
Portions of this speech focus on the French & Indian War, referencing the fall of Fort Loudoun, mention of Col. Montgomery and Col. Byrd, e... See More
Relating to the French & Indian War...
Item #696161
March 07, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1761 The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline reporting on a naval battle between the French & British during a bad storm, mentioning: "...the last broadside they gave the Frenchman, most of the shot went between wind and water, which sunk them downright...strove all they could to save the few reign... See More
Transport of troops for the French & Indian War...
Item #696165
March 31, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 31, 1761 Page 7 has reports headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline mentioning troops bound for New York encountered weather problems: "...The troops consist of 12 companies; viz. two of Monkton's, two of Whitmore's, and eight independent companies, the whole under the command of Lieut. Col. James Grant, of the 40th regiment la... See More
Major Rogers takes Detroit for the British...
Item #696166
April 04, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 4, 1761 Page 5 As reports datelined from Boston, Charleston, and Georgia concerning the ongoing French & Indian War.
Bits include: "...advice that Major Rogers on his way to Detroit, met with no opposition from the Indians...that the Major having taken possession of Detroit, he sent the French garrison to Pennsylvania & a detachment...... See More
Plate of a very strange animal...
Item #667429
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1761 This issue includes two full page plates, one a print of a very curious animal: "The Siyah-ghuth, an Animal now in the Tower of London" with an accompanying article as well. The other plate includes two prints, one "A Portable Smelting furnace" and the other a view of: "The Valley of Menat" with descriptive articl... See More
The British capture Belle Ile from the French...
Item #700922
June 20, 1761
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 20, 1761
* Capture of Belle Île - Brittany, France
* British amphibious expedition victory
* Seven Years' War - Studhome Hodgson
Most of page 2 and part of page 3 are taken up with great coverage of the Capture of Belle Ile during the Seven Years' War.
This event was a British expedition to capture the French island o... See More
A treaty concluded with the Cherokees... More on the French & Indian War...
Item #695133
December 29, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 29, 1761 Page 6 has a brief report from New York headed: "America" noting: "...from South Carolina...import that the treaty was actually concluded upon and signed between the English and Cherokees; that the forces under Col. Grant were moving down to Charles-Town...".
Page 7 has reports from New York newspapers with the latest news con... See More
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #695145
December 31, 1761
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 31, 1761 The front page has over a full column of reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston, and Halifax in Nova Scotia. A few bits include: "...A gang of the Point Indians were returned from war against the Spaniards; they lost four men...and killed one Spaniard and a negro...The great bustle that was some time ago in... See More
One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...
Item #120029
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1762 We will select a nice issue from this early year. This genuine newspaper has 8 pages and measures about 8 by 11 inches. It is filled with various news of the day, mostly European, with various ads as well. A few years earlier it was one of the best sources for reporting the French & Indian War, and in another dozen years it would provide extensive co... See More
American news from 1762...
Item #676596
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1762 This issue begins with a: "Scheme for Supplying the Cities of London and Westminster with Fish...".Other articles within include: "The Importance of Martinico [Dominican Republic] & the Islands in the West Indies yet Unsubdued" "Some Particulars of the Life of the late Empress of Russia" "Proceedings of th... See More
Powers of a Cherokee Chief, now visiting England...
Item #695155
July 06, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 6, 1762 Page 2 has a report from London noting: "The Cherokee Chief who is now here is the second person in point of consideration of his people. The Cherokees are the most considerable Indian nation with which we are acquainted, and are absolutely free...It is courage and ability that constitutes a Chief amongst the Cherokees, who are led by him inde... See More
Cherokee Chiefs in London... Handel's monument in Westminster Abbey...
Item #695156
July 15, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 15, 1762
* Cherokees Indians - Native Americans
* George Frederic Handel monument dedication
Page 2 has two interesting, yet brief, items: "The Cherokee Chiefs have been invited by the Lord Mayor to the Mansion house, and are soon to go there."
In 1762, a delegation of Cherokee leaders arrived in Lon
... See More
Some notes from the French & Indian War...
Item #695161
August 03, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1762 Page 7 has an: "Extract of a Letter From Philadelphia", bits including: "Gen. Mockton is returned...to his government of New York...Seven British ships of war were cruising of Cape Francis, blocking up the French men of war...The Indians to the north and west are very quiet...".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, partial red ... See More
British want peace with the Cherokees, but will remain on their guard...
Item #695163
August 26, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 26, 1762
* Early Native Americans
* Cherokees - Indians
The front page has half a column headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, concerning the Indians. A portion notes: "The serious attention that has been given to Indian affairs, the scrupulous adherence to the most material and preliminary article of the treaty with the Che... See More
On the British taking Canada, and what is due the French...
Item #695164
September 02, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 2, 1762 Page 7 has over half a column article noting in part: "As the cession of Canada to the English is generally...thought to be one of the articles of the approaching peace, it may not be... improper...to mention a circumstance which may have escaped the attention of our superiors...I mean the payment of the bills of the colony on the Tresor Roya... See More
A few items on the French & Indian War...
Item #695165
September 07, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 7, 1762 Page 4 has half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Halifax, Boston, and Cisco Bay. Bits include: "...to give some advice to Lord Colville of five or six sail of Spanish ships where were said to be seen ... upon the banks of Newfoundland. The news ...put many people into a consternation..." and more.
Eight pages, 8 ... See More
France is in a state of ruin...
Item #695167
September 16, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1762
* Past Seven Years' War France
Page 4 has nearly a full column letter concerning the situation in the French & Indian War, beginning: "Is not France reduced to the lowest ebb of riches and power? Are not her fleets almost totally destroyed, and her marine in a state of weakness & disorder...Are not her finances exhaus... See More
Wealth of reporting on the French & Indian War...
Item #695169
September 21, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 21, 1762
* Siege of Spanish ruled Havana, Cuba
* British occupation - Seven Years' War
Most of page 5 is taken up with a wealth of interesting reporting headed: "America" with datelines from New London, Charleston, Philadelphia, Nassau, Boston, and New York. Much of the reporting relates to the ongoing French & Indian War, t... See More
Hopes for peace...
Item #695346
September 23, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 23, 1762 Page 2 has a half-column letter alluding to peace arrangements to end the French & Indian War (Seven Years War in Europe). It begins: "As a peace is, in all appearance, near being concluded, and the conquest of the Havannah I hope will soon be confirmed...".
Page 6 has news headed: "America" with a New York dateline, conc... See More
William Amherst..
Item #595019
December 30, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 30, 1762 An inside page has a very brief item headed: "America" and datelined from New York noting: "On Tuesday last Col. Amherst, Commander of the expedition to Newfoundland, arrived here on board the Enterprize, Capt. Houlton." (see).
Eight pages, nice condition.
Reflecting upon the Battle of Quebec...
Item #693365
February 03, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 3, 1763 Page 2 has a "...letter from an Officer at Quebec to his Friend in Holland" which begins: "Among the many glorious actions performed by the British arms so justly celebrated, I think one of the most considerable has been least mentioned, I mean the gallant behavior of the army at Quebec..." with the balance of the article refle... See More
Reports from 'America'...
Item #693370
February 24, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 24, 1763
* Caribbean sea shipping
* Charleston, South Carolina
Page 6 has over half a column headed: "America" which includes various shipping information from the Caribbean. It also includes a letter from Charleston which has some naval information.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Reports from 'America'...
Item #693371
February 24, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 24, 1763 Page 6 has over half a column headed: "America" which includes various shipping information from the Caribbean. It also includes a letter from Charleston which has some naval information.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Burials and baptisms in Boston...
Item #693372
February 26, 1763
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 26, 1763 The top of page 6 has: "America" with a Boston dateline noting the week account of burials and baptisms, plus: "...The last year's account stands thus: Buried: Whites, 448; Blacks, 83; in all, 531. Baptized in the several churches, 412..".
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Early Jamaica...
Item #693374
March 12, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 12, 1763 Page 5 has half a column of reports from Jamaica under the heading: "America" with various naval & shipping reports.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
People are charmed with the interior lands of South Carolina...
Item #693376
March 26, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1763 The front page has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from New York, Charleston, and Boston. The Charleston account includes; "...The back part of this Province [South Carolina] will soon be better settled than ever, abundance of people coming daily from the northward to view the lands; who, being charmed with thei... See More
Ad for a book on "The History of Louisiana"...
Item #693377
March 29, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 29, 1763 The bottom of page 6 had an advertisement for a book: "This Day was Published...THE HISTORY OF LOUISIANA, or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina, Containing a Description of the Countries that lay on both sides of the River Mississippi. With an Account of the Settlements, Inhabitants, Soil, Climate, and Products...".
Eight pa... See More
With both full page plates...
Item #644374
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1763 Included is an article: "Description of the Pagoda" which is a full page plate of: "The Great Pagoda" (see photos). Other articles include: "Some Account of the Laws & Regulations in France, called the Police..." "Observations on the Law for Repairing Highways" and other items.Contains both of the f... See More
Trouble with the Indians in America...
Item #642793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1763 The issue begins with: "Two Proposals for Establishing a Lasting Peace & Friendship with the Indians in North America" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.Other articles include: "Account of the Discovery & Conquest of Siberia"; a letter: "To Peter Collinson, Esq., from the Rev. Jared Eliot at Killingsworth in ... See More
Debate on the Maryland Constitution...
Item #651129
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1763 Over two pages within are taken up with: "Queries Relative to the Constitution of Maryland" which raises such questions as: "Does not the legislature of Maryland consist of three branches...?...Who composes the Upper House?...Does not the council consist of 12 members when complete?...Who sits as judges in the superior court... See More
Fort Augusta in Jamaica...
Item #644282
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1763 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Life of the Celebrated Christina, Queen of Sweden" "Monstrous Credulity of Papists" "History of Canterbury & its Cathedral" "Inflammatory Fevers, Sore Throats, etc." & more. In the "Historical Chronicle" is a report beginning: ... See More
Preaching in the colonies... Protection against the Indians...
Item #598597
February 11, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 11, 1764 The front page has an article beginning: "I beg a little room in your Chronicle for a few words on the proposals from New England for propagating the Gospel...". Inside under "America" is a New York dateline mentioning the preaching of the Rev. Mr. Whitefield, and also concerning "...An act providing for 300 effective men.... See More
Growing tea in the Carolinas rather than importing it...
Item #681263
March 03, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1764 Page 6 has a curious article headed: "Of The Culture of the Tea Plant in Carolina" is an interesting report on attempts to grow tea in the colonies for their own consumption. It is signed: Americanus.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
French presence in the Americas has dwindled...
Item #694703
September 27, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 27, 1764 The back page includes: "...published in the South Carolina Gazette it appears that the whole number of French setters at New Orleans and its environs, including the garrison, negroes, etc. does not exceed 1900 souls; so vastly has the late formidable power of that nation dwindled in America since the accession of all the northern parts of t... See More
Mobile, Alabama, becoming the center of the fur trade...
Item #694704
September 29, 1764
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 29, 1764 The front page has a letter from Pensacola noting in part: "This day week I came from Mobille; the land there is much better & will be the center of the skin trade which is esteemed the best in all North America..." with more.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Item #630779
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE FOR THE YEAR 1764, London. This is the "supplemental" issue published at the end of the year and having on the front page the table of contents and the title (see photos). Included within the issue are "Remarks on the late Improvements in Optics" "Defects in the Regulations of Hospitals, with Proposals for the more Easy Admi... See More
From the year of the hated Stamp Act...
Item #120047
LONDON CHRONICLE, 1765 We will select an issue from this historic year of the Stamp Act.This was one of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day, publishing through the Revolutionary War and well into the 19th century. Eight pages, nice condition, measuring about 8 by 11 inches.
From the year of the Stamp Act...
Item #204516
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, 1765 A rather uncommon title from
before the Revolutionary War and a nice opportunity for a British
newspaper from during the year of the Stamp Act in the colonies.
Contents include various news of the day with a wealth of ads as
well. Complete in 8 pages & measuring about 8 1/2 by 11
inches, never trimmed at the margin, some light rubbing a... See More
Focused on growing the economy of New York...
Item #694228
January 29, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1765 Page 6 has nearly a full column taken up with news reports headed: "America" taken from a letter from New York. The letter concerns the economy of New York and creating a society for the promoting of arts, agriculture and economy in the colony.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 2, foxing and rubbing wear at ... See More
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.
An Inside Look
Timothy Hughes Rare &
Early Newspapers…
A special thank you goes out
to the staff of WGRC!
to the staff of WGRC!
History's Newsstand Blog
- The reason I collected it: the Nuremberg trials…
- Announcing: Catalog #360 for November, 2025 – Rare & Early Newspapers…
- They Put It In Print – A U.S. President Seeks Permission…
- From the Vault: Headlines drive interest in World War II…
Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 1-570-326-1045
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Weekdays, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
Full Contact Information
