A displayable 18th century newspaper...

THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 11, 1716 



* Rare title w/ nice masthead

* Partial red tax stamp on the back



One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by 14 inches, very nice condition.



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An early 1733 London newspaper...

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Dec. 4, 1733  



* Forty-two years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War

* Red tax stamp on the bottom of the front page



A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London with a red stamp at the bottom right corner, and the back page entirely taken up with advertisements.

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 9, 1701



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff

* 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... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 1, 1673



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



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. A... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1671



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands

* Great gift idea for that history buff



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... See More  

From the 1600's by a woman publisher... Joanna Brome...

THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Feb. 25, 1681 



* Rare publication w/ Woman publisher

* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands



A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, particularly with the over 340 year-old date clearly ... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 21, 1668



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



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 w... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Great gift idea for that history buff



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... See More  

One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...

THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Jan. 4, 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 Georg... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 19, 1670



* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had



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 complete as a single sheet, measur... See More  

From the American Revolutionary War era...

THE LONDON EVENING POST, April 24, 1779



* American Revolutionary War era

* 18th century - from The Enemy



Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.

I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this i... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hand from the 17th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



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 wa... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1701



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea



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 17t... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* From the turn of the 18th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



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 m... See More  

Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...

* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era

* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff



(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 7, 1701



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea



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... See More  

Only published for four years...

THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736  



* Very rare publication

* Early 18th century British original



This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Ch... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1685



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



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, t... See More  

Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759  Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More  

Rare 18th century British title with the original outer wrappers...

THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1798  This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are worn at the edges  with some loss at the spine (see).

The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles included are: "Emigration to America Considered" "Wallace's Essay on the Manufactures of Ireland" "Mrs... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1684



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for the history buff in your life



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 17t... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 27, 1673



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



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 complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More  

See the displayable front page from the 18th century...

THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 10, 1720 



* Nice masthead engravings

* Early 18th century original



One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.

Single sheet, about 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches in nice displayable condition.... See More  

The French evacuated Yorktown... Treaty particulars arrived in Paris...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 3, 1783  The back page includes: "...an account that an American frigate had arrived at Nantes, on board  which came...This gentleman, who is in the service of Congress, has brought over the outlines of the treaty which is to be definitive between America and Great Britain. He is lodged at Dr. Franklin's, which is more commonly known by the n... See More  

Thoughts on a peace treaty & the independence of America...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 15, 1782  The entire front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy letter concerning the situation with America and the terms for a peace treaty, with much thought on independence.

 The opening statement sets the tone for this notable report: "Nothing can equal the surprise...a letter signed Guy Carleton, R. Digby dated New York.... See More