Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 27, 1701



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* 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 newspapers of the 17th century, this is comple... See More  

Loyalists have left New York...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Oct. 30, 1783  The entire ftpg. is taken up with a very detailed review of a pamphlet: "Observations on the Commerce of  the American States".  Page 3 has a report from Paris that Ben Franklin presented medal to Mr. DeFleury for his efforts in the war.

The back page has an item noting: "The provisional articles of peace have been so indifferentl... See More  

Ben Franklin to return home?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 1, 1783  The back page has a short but very notable item: "A letter from Paris says that Dr. Franklin is sent for to America, in order to have his advice in making a code of laws for the better government of the United States; and that Mr. Laurens, jun. is to reside at Paris in quality of their Ambassador until some other appointment is made."

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American items from the conclusion of the war...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 24, 1783  Two-thirds of page 4 are taken up with: "American News" including a Proclamation concerning plans for he evacuation of Loyalists. Also several news items from St. Augustine, and a letter from Savannah which includes: "...If, as we are led to believe, East Florida is to be evacuated, I request your Excellency to take the earliest opp... See More  

The British take the Bahamas...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1783  Most of page 4 is taken up with: "American News - Recapture of the Bahamas" which includes 4 letters reporting the details. Also including: "Articles Entered Upon Between Don Antonio Claraco Sauz, Governor of the Bahama Islands, and his Honour Andrew Deveaux, Col. and Commander in Chief of the Expedition". Another letter mentio... See More  

Carleton & Washington meet on the evacuation of New York City...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 19, 1783  Page 3 has a few reports of naval encounters, and also that: "...at last a meeting was held between General Carleton and Mr. Washington, relative to the intended evacuation of New York, when...an offer was made to leave a considerable quantity of naval and military stores behind, if the Americans would relax in their prosecution of the Loyali... See More  

Carleton & Washington have a very friendly meeting... Problems with maintaining the peace treaty...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1783  Page 2 has a report of a problem in finalizing the commercial treaty between England & America. Also that: "...proceeded up the North River as high as Dobb's Ferry with Sir Guy Carleton...a conference was held on board her between these gentlemen and Gen. Washington...The negociation was carried on in the most polite & friendly ma... See More  

No British debts plaid until slaves are returned...

(dmg) THE CONNECTICUT GAZETTE, New London, July 24, 1789  Four pages with a small hole in the masthead and a cutout in the 2nd leaf. This is a damaged issue pulled from lot 666407.

Over 290 years old...

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Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795  Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have been...why Lord Howe & General Howe declined acknowledging h... See More  

Waiting for the evacuation of New York... Fate of the Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1783  Page 5 has several reports concerning the Loyalists including: "...appears...that the preparations for the evacuation of New York approach every day to a greater degree of maturity, & that nothing is wanting for the actual execution of this long-talked-of event...A board has been appointed to superintend the embarkation of all the Loyalist... See More  

Loyalists are beingd humiliated...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1783  Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...dispatches were sent off from Lord North's office...to Sir Guy Carleton at New York. They are confidently said principally to relate to the final disposal of the troops, and the evacuation of that province by his Majesty's forces there...".

Page 5 has a letter from New York noting in part: ... See More  

Prisoners of War... Fate of the Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 3, 1783  The back page has several items concerning prisoners from the war and an agreement made concerning Loyalists: "A negociation has been held between the American Congress & the King's officers relative to such persons as intended to stay, to dispose of their effects after the King's garrison were withdrawn..." Also: "...Lef... See More  

Fate of the Loyalists in America... When will the British leave New York?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 1, 1783  Page 3 has: "Orders" to Loyalists dated at Headquarters, New York, May 26, 1783 noting: "All persons desirous to leave New York are to give in their names at the Adj. General's Office before the 7th of June next with a list of their families, expressing the place of their former residence, and where they wish to be removed to.&qu... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1692...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 3, 1692



* 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, measurin... See More  

Independent spirit of those from Vermont...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 20, 1783  The bkpg. has a report: "Private letters from New York mention that the inhabitants of the new State of Vermont are determined to encounter every danger, and even to form alliances with the Indian nations, rather than be incorporated with, or, as they conceive, subjected to the control of any of the United American States...".

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Trouble in dealing with the Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783  The ftpg. has a letter from Philadelphia noting in part: "The arts of factious demagogues have hitherto prevented a calm consideration of those articles of the treaty that respect the Loyalists...certain obnoxious characters that it is imagined will not he permitted to return."

Page 7 has: "American News - State of North Carolina&qu... See More  

America in a bad condition... The duty on imported slaves...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 4, 1783  Page 2 has a letter from Charleston: "You will please to observe, that this place is no longer called Charlestown, but Charleston, it being incorporated under that name by an act of Assembly..." then a list of various duties imposed by the S.C. legislature including: "Negroes imported directly from Africa, four feet and upwards, 3 po... See More  

Seven British magazines of the 1700's...

A group lot of seven damaged issues of British magazines ranging from 1737 to 1792, titles including Town & Country Magazine, Gentleman's Magazine, London Magazine, and Ladies Magazine. All are defective due to lack of one or several leaves.

Five London newspapers from the Revolutionary War...

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, a lot of five issues of 1777 and 1779, all Revolutionary War era but all damaged.

Fourteen British issues from the end of the Revolutionary War...

A group lot of 14 newspapers, the Edinburgh Advertiser, Scotland, 1782 (4); and The London Chronicle, 1782-3 (10), all complete and in good condition but I find no Revolutionary War content worth noting. They measure 9 by 12 inches.

Twenty American issues of the 1700's.

A group lot of 20 issues, all second-rate or damaged condition, all American 18th century, and containing eleven different titles. All are late 18th century, most in the 1790's.

By America's first newspaper publisher...

DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE Or News Both From CITY and COUNTRY, London, England, Dec. 19, 1679  A very early single sheet newspaper published by Benjamin Harris (his imprint appears on the bottom of the back page), the first newspaper printer in the colonies.

Harris spent several years in jail in London for libelous printing, and upon release he emigrated to America to continue his printing trade... See More  

George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789  Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More  

Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...

THE EXAMINER, London, June 29, 1713  This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.