Virginia-Gazettes

In the world of collecting historic newspapers those of the colonial and Revolutionary War eras have remained among the most desired--and the most scarce. While issues from the northern colonies turn up from time to time, issues from the South have remained exceedingly scarce.

So it was with much excitement when we recently added to inventory a selection of the much desired "Virginia Gazette", published in the town which is synonymous with the colonial era: Williamsburg. Curiously, there were four different newspapers which published at the same time with the title "Virginia Gazette", three in Williamsburg and one in nearby Norfolk. Our issues were published by Alexander Purdie who was the official Virginia "public printer" in Williamsburg in 1775. He would become the postmaster in Williamsburg in 1775 as well.

We are pleased to offer several issues to our customers (shown below).

Virginia-Gazettes

In the world of collecting historic newspapers those of the colonial and Revolutionary War eras have remained among the most desired--and the most scarce. While issues from the northern colonies turn up from time to time, issues from the South have remained exceedingly scarce.<br /> <br /> So it was with much excitement when we recently added to inventory a selection of the much desired &quot;Virginia Gazette&quot;, published in the town which is synonymous with the colonial era: Williamsburg. Curiously, there were four different newspapers which published at the same time with the title &quot;Virginia Gazette&quot;, three in Williamsburg and one in nearby Norfolk. Our issues were published by Alexander Purdie who was the official Virginia &quot;public printer&quot; in Williamsburg in 1775. He would become the postmaster in Williamsburg in 1775 as well.<br /> <br /> We are pleased to offer several issues to our customers (shown below).
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705357

Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...

Item #705357

July 14, 1775

VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775 



* Battle of Bunker Hill (2 accounts) - Siege of Boston

* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief



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. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title... See More  

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$13,790.00
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699033

Election of Patrick Henry sets the stage for his famous speech... So much more...

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March 17, 1775

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Mar. 17, 1775 



* Very rare Colonial Virginia publication

* Election of Patrick Henry



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.

The entire front page is a terrific letter: "T... See More  

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$7,480.00
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698138

The Gunpowder Incident: in a Williamsburg newspaper... And so much more!

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April 28, 1775

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775  



* Very rare Colonial Virginia title

* Gunpowder Incident - Affair



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.

This issue was printed 9 days after the battle of Lex... See More  

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$12,000.00
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