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Item #207541
THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, London, 1786 A fine example of an 18th century, full-folio size newspaper of four pages, with various news of the day and a large number of ads as well. Page 3 contains a partial red-inked tax stamp. Wide margins, very nice condition. This is another title we have not had the good fortune of having in our inventory in the past. The photo is "generic" as the actual... See More
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #207535
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny... See More
One of the most detailed engraved mastheads to be had...
Item #205901
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, 1728 or 1729 (with a full red-inked tax stamp on the front page). See the photo below 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 slaying a dragon. C... See More
Treaty Of Aix-la-Chapelle...
Item #205598
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November,1748 The most significant content in this issue would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.Other items in this issue are: "A Pulmonic Machine" with a print of it, appearing to be mu... See More
Very uncommon provincial title...
Item #204521
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, 1798 A quite uncommon title
from the 18th century with a nice engraving in the masthead including a
shield and a unicorn. The front page is mostly taken up with ads with
various news of the day inside including military events. This was the
year of the famous Battle of the Nile between England and Napoleon
Buonaparte's army. Some light water staining a... See More
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
From the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #204451
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1746 A fine, four page issue from during the midst of the Jacobite Rebellion. Nice to have a perspective of political and news reports from Scotland during this troubled period in British history. Very nice condition. The photo shown is generic. The actual date you receive will be slightly different but will be from 1746.
Item #204196
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More
Oldest newspaper in the world... From the decade after the Great Plague...
Item #201325
LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue from the decade after the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Printed on high quality rag paper. Very nice condition.
Additional war collections...
Item #180155
Additional War Collections can be obtained for any of the following: French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, Mexican War, Spanish-American War, WWI, and the Korean War. Prices will vary depending upon the collection, but will be priced similarly to our other war collections, and may range from $40 to $100. Contact us for additional details and exact pricing.
Full page engravings from the 1700's to early 1800's...
Item #180035
(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #180025
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston A lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text.Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that o... See More
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The Stamp Act, and more...
Item #120812
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, November, 1766 The front page of this issue features a decorative engraving of the 18th century London skyline. Among the 40+ pages are various news reports of the day including an item on North America Trade and the Stamp Act & more. (see photos). Great reading. Nice condition, bit close-trimmed at the right margin, & measures about 5 by 8 in... See More
Moments in British history & literature II...
Item #180121
Moments in British History & Literature II 1790's, 1800's, 1810's, and 1820's. Each set contains 4 issues, one from each decade shown, providing news of the day, advertisements, etc., revealing a great snapshot of life as it was actually occurring. All issues are London Gazettes, London Chronicles, and Gentlemans Magazines. This is set 2 of a three part collection.
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #180056
(5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #180039
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. The generic photo shows what the newspaper looks like when in good condition.
Colonial era perspective from England...
Item #180023
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of 10 issues of this famous newspaper from the 1760's, all in good condition but a bit irregular at the spine. Great to have a colonial era perspective from England.Note: The photo shown is only representative of the style and "look" of the issues you will receive. Actual issues/dates vary.
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A 10 issues set from the 1690's...
Item #180022
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a great opportunity to purchase a lot of 10 issues of the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, all from the 1690's, & in good condition. Offered at a considerable discount over the per-issue price. The image shows an example of the look and condition of the issues you will receive.
A wholesale lot from the 18th century... Gentleman's Magazines...
Item #180020
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London -- lot of 25 issues, all from the 1700's, varying years and decades, each issue complete with the full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Nice condition. A larger quantity at a low, wholesale price. Most, if not all, plates are not included. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. ... See More
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Pre and post war perspective from Britain...
Item #180019
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Each is complete, but may exclude plates/maps (if called for). Nice condition.
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Saratoga in 1777-The Cellar of the Riedesel House...
Item #172286
August 20, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1859 The front page has the continuation of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. Inside are 16 small illustrations pertaining to "More About the Gold Discoveries of the Isthmus." (Indians, Mexico). Two full page illustrations entitled "Saratoga in 1777-The Cellar of the Riedesel House" and "Saratoga in 1859 - A Ball... See More
Over 300 years old, from England...
Item #121160
MEMOIRS OF LITERATURE, London, 1711 A very uncommon title from England, four pages with no news of the day but rather editorials and literature reviews. Nice condition, and a rare opportunity to add this title to an early newspaper collection.
First action of the new goverment under the Constitution...
Item #121156
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1789 Among the articles are one concerning "...the new grass brought from the banks of the Santee in South Carolina..." with details, and includes 2 illustrations on a full page plate; "Strictures on the Absurd Custom of Dueling" "Proposal for the Prevention of Dueling" and so much more. Near the back is news headed: &qu... See More
Interesting name for a newspaper...
Item #121103
THE SCOURGE, London, 1753 A very curious and uncommon newspaper from England done in the editorial format, popular with other titles at that time as well.Single column format with 6 pages and in great condition. An interesting title name for any newspaper collection.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format ... See More
England in the 1790's...
Item #121101
THE ANTI-JACOBIN or, WEEKLY EXAMINER, London, 1798 An uncommon newspaper published exclusively during the sitting of Parliament with many Parliamentary reports.Eight pages, some light staining. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 12 by 9 inches.
Interesting title from 1755...
Item #121100
THE CONNOISSEUR, London, 1755 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives. An uncommon and early title "By Mr. Town, Critic & Censor General" as noted in the masthead, done in editorial format.Six pages, nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will be from 1755 & will have the format shown. Measures approximately 1... See More
Report on Parliament, from the 1600's...
Item #121061
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
From the year after the Stamp Act was repealed...
Item #121059
THE ST. JAMES CHRONICLE; OR, THE BRITISH EVENING POST, London, England, 1767 Nice engraving in the masthead makes this a displayable issue. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, from not long before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not be of this specific date but will be from 1767.
Interesting title from 1795...
Item #121053
THE PHILANTHROPIST, London, England, 1795 A little magazine of 8 pages with editorial items, literature and a few tidbits.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Tiny binding holes in left margin. Measures 8 by 5 inches, light browning.
From before both of the wars in America...
Item #121050
THE REMEMBRANCER, London, 1749-1750 A very uncomnon newspaper from well before either the French & Indian or Revolutionary Wars.Four pages, various news & events of the day plus many ads as well. Includes a partial red-inked tax stamp. In great condition, Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as sh... See More
From Scotland...
Item #121044
THE LOUNGER, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1786 Basically an editorial-style newspaper of four pages, without any current news of the day. We rarely find 18th century periodicals from Scotland.Four pages, measuring 8 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the f... See More
Dislayable newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #121043
THE LONDON COURANT AND WESTMINSTER CHRONICLE, London, 1780 Two engravings in the masthead make this a decorative newspaper. Various news of the day and a wealth of ads. From the Revolutionary War era, but I don't notice any America-related content.Folio-size, 4 pages, red-inked tax stamp, irregular & partially loose at the spine, otherwise in rather nice condition. Note that the ph... See More
From Germany, in the 1770's...
Item #121041
INTLLIGENZ-BLATT, Germany, 1778 An interesting title from Leipzig from during the American Revolutionary, although I suspect no such reports within these pages.In the German language, 8 pages, measuring 9 by 7 inches, generally very nice condition.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have... See More
A Dutch newspaper from the 1740's...
Item #121040
LES ESTATS DE HOLLANDE, Amsterdam, 1747 An uncommon title from Europe, having a nice engraving in the middle of the masthead. We beleive this is written in French. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 9 by 7 inches, light waterstaining thr... See More
From just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War...
Item #121036
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, England, 1772 A nice four page newspaper, which as the name would suggest, is mostly taken up with advertisements, offering an interesting glimpse into life from just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Some news items on the front page as well.Folio-size, four page, nice condition. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get wil... See More
George Washington was just 2 years old...
Item #121035
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL, OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, 1734 A nice "typical" newspaper from England from when George Washington was just two years old. Various news of the day and many ads, a few of which have small illustrations.Complete in 4 pages & measures 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, nice condition. The photo below is "generic" but the issue you receive will ha... See More
One of the less common titles from the late 18th century...
Item #121030
THE ANTI-JACOBIN or, WEEKLY EXAMINER, London, 1798 An uncommon newspaper published exclusively during the sitting of Parliament with many Parliamentary reports.Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, some light staining. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
From before George Washington was born...
Item #121028
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1730 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives. A "typical" newspaper from this period--from before George Washington was born. As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some quite fascinating. Also a partial red-inked tax stamp. An archival repair at the spine margin.Note that the photo is "generic"... See More
A newspaper in editorial format...
Item #121027
THE ADVENTURER, London, 1753 See the photo for an example of this title from our archives. One of the more uncommon titles, being in editorial format without news of the day.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Six pages measuring about 11 by 7 inches. Very nice co... See More
From the "mother country" over 260 years ago...
Item #120924
THE LONDON CHRONICLE OR, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, 1758 This 8 page newspaper is over 260 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring 7 by 11 1/2 inches and in nice condition. Fine and very early newspaper which is less common than the London Gazette.
Please note the image is representat
World's oldest continuously published England language newspaper...
Item #120677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1793. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665. This issue is over 220 years old.Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great condition.
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #120488
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches. Red ink stamps do not appear to be present.
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper in the world...
Item #120436
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, dates ranging from 1726 to 1730. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still being published today. Reporting is almost entirely concerned with Parliamentary items and European news with some advertisements near the back of the issue.The photo below is "generic" however the issue you will receive, datin... See More
Over 325 years old...
Item #120350
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman'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. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed. A single sheet newspaper ... See More
Rare, early title...
Item #120257
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title from 1708...
Item #120202
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is 1708. The British Apollo appeared twice a week until issue 79, and then three times a week. A popular paper edited by Aaron Hi... See More
Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #120198
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
World's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #120197
January 01, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old.
Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collecti... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.N... See More
Famous title from the early 1700's...
Item #120185
THE SPECTATOR, London, 1711-1712 (untrimmed) One of the most famous of the early newspapers & by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, some foxing, single sheet. The image shown is representative of the condition and look of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary but will be dated within 1711 or 1712. Note: No red ink stamps are present.
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