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 />
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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.<br />
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We are pleased to offer several issues to our customers (shown below).
The Gunpowder Incident: in a Williamsburg newspaper... And so much more!
Item #698138
April 28, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 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.
This issue was printed 9 days after the battle of Lexington and Concord, however the news of that historic beginning of the Rev... See More
With the Supplement issue, containing a great wealth of news on the strained relationship with England...
Item #695050
February 24, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Feb. 24, 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.
Page 3 has a letter from South Carolina with items from their Provincial Congress including thoughts on whether: "...rice s... See More
Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...
Item #691875
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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