Newspapers that shaped the world...
Catalog 204 - "Newspapers that shaped the world..."- a special release catalog from Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers... History's Newsstand.This expanded edition of our catalog contains some of the best and most historic newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer in our 36+ years. To highlight only a few would seem a bit presumptive, as noteworthy issues are found throughout. The catalog's "Standard View" is shown below. Feel free to browse chronologically, to rearrange items in order by price, view the entire catalog in a Quick-Scan View (200 items at a time), or to target a particular era or price-range, using the following links:
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Newspapers that shaped the world...
Catalog 204 - <strong>"Newspapers that shaped the world..."</strong>- a special release catalog from Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers... History's Newsstand.<br />
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This expanded edition of our catalog contains some of the best and most historic newspapers we have had the pleasure to offer in our 36+ years. To highlight only a few would seem a bit presumptive, as noteworthy issues are found throughout. The catalog's <em>"Standard View"</em> is shown below. Feel free to browse <em><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&q[search_method]=All+Words&q[text]=cat204&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=50" target="_blank"><strong>chronologically</strong></a></em>, to rearrange items in order <em><a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&q[search_method]=All+Words&q[text]=cat204&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.price&sort_direction=DESC&per_page=50" target="_blank"><strong>by price</strong></a></em>, view the entire catalog in a <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?page=&q[topics]=cat204+catw+cat203&q[search_method]=Any+Words&q[item_types]=WebItem&list_results_format=standard&sort=items.date&sort_direction=ASC&per_page=200" target="_self"><em><strong>Quick-Scan View</strong></em></a> (200 items at a time), or to target a particular era or price-range, using the following links:<br />
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"The Swedish Intelligencer" by Butter and Bourne...
Item #654577
January 01, 1632
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Second Part", London, 1632
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A quite rare newsbook by the famed publishing team of Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne who are credited with being the founders of the English language periodical format, taken from like-publishers in Germany & Amsterdam. Curiously some of the f... See More
Very rare & early news pamphlet from Amsterdam...
Item #661783
August 01, 1632
Dutch newsletter/pamphlet from Amsterdam, August, 1632
* Very rare 17th century publication
* Siege - capture of Maastricht
* Dutch journalist & printer Broer Jansz
A very rare news pamphlet by the famed early Broer Jansz, one of the most prolific newsmen of the 17th century. Included with this item is an extensive biography of him and his work.
Included also is a translation of this ... See More
One of the earliest 17th century newspapers you will find......
Item #666262
December 22, 1635
GAZETTE, Paris, France, December 22, 1635
* Earliest newspaper in your collection?
This title 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 in the title containing embellishments (see). An ornate letter begins the... See More
One of the earliest 17th century newspapers you will find...
Item #631200
February 23, 1641
GAZETTE, Paris, France, February 23, 1641 (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 Naples, Rome, Nuremberg, Frankfort, Amsterdam, Cologne, with the back two pages containing reports from France. There are no advertisements.
This... See More
An early newspaper from 1641...
Item #661762
February 26, 1641
GAZETTE, Paris, France, Feb. 26, 1641
* Earliest newspaper in your collection?
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 15 years. 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. The title has the fi... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #662538
December 07, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 28, 1641
* Earliest newspaper in your collection?
The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Th&eac... See More
Earliest newspaper in your collection?
Item #633652
December 21, 1641
NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 21, 1641 (date is at the bottom of the back page)
* Earliest newspaper in your collection?
The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published i... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
Item #664277
January 18, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* One of the earliest & rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxfor... See More
The Queen returns for Oxford, now that the Great Plague has eased...
Item #660377
February 19, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1665
* The Great Plague is Over ?
* Queen Henrietta Maria returns
The back page actually has reference to the Great Plague & the return of the Royal Court to London, with: "This afternoon Her Majesty arrived here in two dayes from Oxford, in a perfect health, to the great content and joy of this Court, having been met by His Majesty...&qu... See More
Death toll from the Great Plague...
Item #666301
February 22, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 22, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the great plague (rare)
Not only is the world's oldest, continually published English language newspaper (still publishes today) but it is also a very early issue, being #29.
The front page has a report from Venice referencing the Great Plague which was r... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
Item #662361
January 04, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 4, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from Lond... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette... Account of deaths from the Great Plague...
Item #664849
January 18, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, London, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from Lo... See More
Nice content in this rare & very early title...
Item #615044
January 29, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 29, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) - issue #22
* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself fr... See More
First report of the Great London Fire... In a London newspaper!
Item #661890
September 03, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, September 3, 1666
* The Great London Fire issue (historic)
This issue certainly ranks as one of the premiere issues of all 17th century newspapers, announcing one of the most tragic events of the period.
This issue was published during the outbreak of what would be known as the Great London Fire, which destroyed much of the city of London. Since it was an early rep... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #668440
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666
* The Great London Fire period coverage
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspape... See More
Reference to the 1666 Great Fire of London...
Item #662347
October 04, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1666
* The Great London Fire period coverage
* Among the earliest newspapers to be had
One of the greatest calamities and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publish... See More
The Great London Fire of 1666....
Item #667936
October 11, 1666
LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1666
* The Great London Fire
Contemporary mentions of the Great Fire of London are quite uncommon, as this was one of the only newspapers in print at that time and they gave minimal coverage to this tragic event. However, this issue has not one but two references to the Fire on the reverse, the first reading: "Such as have settled in new habitations sin... See More
Early use of term "Union Jack" & descriptive of the British flag...
Item #662056
September 28, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 28, 1674
* Very early Union Jack Flag description
More than half of the front page is taken up with a notable Proclamation by the King of England concerning use and description of the British flag, and is one of the earliest printed references to the term "Union Jack" for the flag (is it the earliest??).
The Proclamation is a result of merchant s... See More
Significant issue on the Popish Plot...
Item #617054
April 10, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 10, 1679
* Popish Plot
The back page has not one but two items concerning the Popish Plot in England, a contrived conspiracy to accuse Catholic leaders of plotting to kill King Charles II.
A report from Dublin notes: "A Proclamation has been published...appointing a reward...to any person that shall...apprehend any Popish Dignitary or Jesuit...&... See More
Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
Item #661860
April 27, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685
* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* Best title to be had - rare as such
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph pref
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* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* Best title to be had - rare as such
This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph pref
Duke of Monmouth is beheaded...
Item #661537
July 16, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 16, 1685
* James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
* Tower Hill execution - beheading
The report of great significance is the rather brief, yet very historic, found on page 2 & datelined from Whitehall, July 15: "This day the late Duke of Monmouth, being attained of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a scaffold for that pur
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* James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
* Tower Hill execution - beheading
The report of great significance is the rather brief, yet very historic, found on page 2 & datelined from Whitehall, July 15: "This day the late Duke of Monmouth, being attained of High Treason by Act of Parliament, was Beheaded on a scaffold for that pur
John Marshall, a pioneer in the world of spectacles & optics...
Item #664279
November 19, 1692
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Nov. 19, 1692
* Rare 17th century publication
* Early optician, John Marshall ad
One of just four advertisements on the back page is a quite lengthy & descriptive ad beginning: "At the sign of the Archimedes and Spectacles in Ludgate street, the West End of St. Paul's Church, London, by John Marshal are made all manner of prospective glasses,... See More
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #645130
February 11, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 11, 1693
* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
The back page has an advertisement for the book "The Second Edition of the late TRYALS of several WITCHES in New-England. Written by Cotton Mather, and Published by the Special Command of the Governour." (see)
This is the only periodical we have ever ... See More
On the Salem witch trials...
Item #662913
February 21, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 21, 1693 This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format.
The back page has an advertisement for the 2nd edition of a book: "The late TRYALS of Several WITCHES ... See More
Trial and execution of the notorious pirate Captain Kidd...
Item #665373
May 12, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A part of very significant issues which are best kept together, dated May 12 and May 26, 1701. Sold individually for a combined total of $21,250, we offer a special price for the pair:
May 12, 1701 One of the best issues of all of this title we have offered, as page 2 contains a report on the trial & sentence of the pirate Captain Kidd.
Datelined May 10, ... See More
The notorious pirate Captain Kidd is executed !
Item #642908
May 26, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 22-26, 1701
* Famous pirate Captain William Kidd
* Historic & very rare report
* Execution - hanging
The London Gazette is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today.
This issue contains on page two an exceedingly significant report--perhaps the rarest and most sought aft
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* Famous pirate Captain William Kidd
* Historic & very rare report
* Execution - hanging
The London Gazette is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today.
This issue contains on page two an exceedingly significant report--perhaps the rarest and most sought aft
Death of King James II...
Item #665775
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701
* James II of England death
The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th in... See More
Very rare variant title to celebrate the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #669849
February 03, 1713
PAX, PAX; OR, A PACIFICK POST BOY, London, February 3, 1712/13 A very rare, variant title of the "Post-Boy" newspaper, the change in title [Peace, Peace] due to the Treaty of Utrecht just agreed upon. The Treaty of Utrecht was essentially a series of treaties involving various European countries which put an end to the War of Spanish Succession. The agreement noted in this issue wa... See More
The Treaty of Utrecht (France and Portugal)...
Item #652006
THE POST-BOY, London, May 16, 1713 * Peace of Utrecht - treaty
* War of the Spanish Succession
This issue begins with: "The TREATY of Peace Between his Most Christian Majesty and his Royal Highness of SAVOY, Concluded at Utrecht, April 11, 1713.
This was one of the treaties of Utrecht. The Treaty of Utrecht was an historic agreement among various European powers, with France bei... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #642857
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716
* Sir Christopher Wren replaced
* Displayable masthead
Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master o... See More
Convicts shipped off to America... Oglethorpe before founding Georgia...
Item #633566
March 13, 1728
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1728 (1729 by today's calendar)
* Early James Oglethorpe
* Convicts to America
Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific item noting: "Also the same day nine felons convicts, eight men and one woman, were brought from Oxford City to the Oxford-Arms at Holborn Bridge, and from thence carry'd down the river and put on board a shi... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #669851
April 03, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, April 3, 1735
* Earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare publication
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspaper in all o... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #653154
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1735/6
* Earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare
The double year reflects the two calendars in use at the time. My today's calendar the year is 1736.
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1... See More
The much desired newspaper by John Peter Zenger...
Item #653767
July 21, 1735
THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY JOURNAL, July 21, 1735
* Earliest of American newspapers to be had
This is the very rare & early newspaper printed by John Peter Zenger who, just 8 months earlier was arrested for the critical comments he made in his newspaper about a decision made by the British Governor of New York, William Cosby. The result was a famous libel case in which Zenger was acquitte... See More
Terrific map of the "West Indies"... Hebrew customs discussed...
Item #640499
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740
* Early and rare 18th century map
* West Indies & Southeast America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the WEST INDIES, Exhibiting not only all the Islands possessed by the English, French, Spaniards, & Dutch, but also all the Towns and Settleme
... See More
* Early and rare 18th century map
* West Indies & Southeast America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the terrific foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the WEST INDIES, Exhibiting not only all the Islands possessed by the English, French, Spaniards, & Dutch, but also all the Towns and Settleme
America's first successful newspaper...
Item #654263
April 17, 1740
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740
* 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 singl... See More
Early map of the Caribbean Islands...
Item #642767
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes (see photos for portions). But of greater significance is the great and desirable foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLANDS Shewing which belong to England, France, Spain, Dutch, & Danes...". This map fold... See More
Oswego during the French & Indian War, with maps...
Item #655237
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1757 * Forts Oswego and Ontario
* French and Indian war with map
Inside has is a quite lengthy article titled: "An Historical Account of American Affairs during the Two last years, with a particular journal of the Siege & Surrender of Oswego" with this text taking over six pages. This text also includes a report headed &quo... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #640266
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day Texas, with all of Central America and all of the Cari... See More
Great map of the West Indies & America...
Item #666255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1762 * Very early Southern America map w/ West Indies
Certainly the prime feature of this early magazine is the terrific & very displayable foldout map titled: "An Accurate Map of the West Indies with the Adjacent Coast" as noted in the ornate cartouche. This map shows much of present-day Georgia & Florida to present-day... See More
Newspaper with the famous Ben Franklin imprint, with good content as well...
Item #642537
January 03, 1765
PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, January 3, 1765
* Most famous of newspapers
* Benjamin Franklin (rare)
This is perhaps one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial era, almost entirely because it was printed by the partnership of Franklin & Hall as indicated by the imprint at the bottom of the back page which lists him by name, and identifies him as the Postmaster as well: "Printed by B... See More
Creating the Mason-Dixon Line: map of America...
Item #640260
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1769 * Early America Map PA & MD
* 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... See More
Great foldout map of "West Florida" from Pensacola to New Orleans...
Item #652813
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1772 * Nice map of "West Florida"
* Pensacola, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana
* Plate of a rare bird from the Hudson Bay
Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Part of WEST FLORIDA" from Pensacola to the Mouth of Iberville River, with a View to shew t... See More
From colonial Providence...
Item #662861
February 22, 1772
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE; AND COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Feb. 22, 1772
* Rare Colonial Rhode Island
The handsome masthead features an intricate engraving of the Royal cost-of-arms.
Varied content within, including a report noting: "...been problematical whether tea drinking out to be encouraged among us...". A report from Williamsburg mentions creating a canal between the ... See More
Great displayable masthead... colonial America time era...
Item #646044
July 28, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 28, 1773
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania title
* Great masthead for display
This newspaper from this period had one of the more beautiful & decorative of the colonial era (see).
The entire front page is taken up with "Proceedings in the House of Commons on East India Affairs". Inside has reports from Lond... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #633692
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
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 o
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
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 o
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649969
November 30, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 30, 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 cut into various pieces, each with a
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Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649963
December 07, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 7, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
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
... See More
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
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
Wealth of interesting commentary from just before the outbreak of war...
Item #666066
February 17, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Feb. 17, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Fully half of the front page is taken up with an interesting article headed: "Observations On Taxing America". Notewor... See More
Benedict Arnold destroys the British fort at St. John's, Canada... Much on the troubles in America... The Gunpowder Incident...
Item #656497
June 16, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, June 16, 1775 This newspaper was published Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia.
The front page has a report which reports on the: "...The rise & progress... See More
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