Mention of Newfoundland and the West Indies in a 1697 newspaper...
Item #672696
July 05, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 5, 1697
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
The first column of the front page has a few mentions of the "new world" amongst shipping notices, including: "The ships of the Flora, which returned lately from the West Indies, are now unlading...6 English merchant ships bound home and one for Newfoundland..." a... See More
Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...
Item #672229
October 02, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Gen. John Burgoyne failures
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.
Not surprisingly the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at S... See More
Broadside edition on the Battle of Ushant...
Item #671770
August 03, 1778
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, Aug. 3, 1778 A rare single sheet broadside edition (printed on the front side only), published outside the normal printing schedule due to an historic report.
This issue has the details of the Battle of Ushant, fought between French & British fleets 100 miles west of Ushant, a French island at the mouth of the English Channel off the north-west... See More
3 issues from the 17th century....
Item #671126
August 10, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 8, 1674, July 28, 1687 & Aug. 10, 1699
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* 3 issues from the last 3 decades of the 17th century
This publication is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And these are very early, genuine issues... See More
The Gin Act of 1751...
Item #670880
June 25, 1751
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 25, 1751
* Gin Act 1751
The front page has a list of Acts of Parliament to which the King of England gave his Royal Assent to, one of which is the historic Gin Act.
This was an Act enacted in order to reduce the consumption of spirits, a popular pastime, that was regarded as one of the primary causes of crime in London. By prohibiting gin distillers f... See More
A broadside-like chart consumes the front page...
Item #670879
April 22, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 22, 1710 A rather unusual issue, as most of the front page is taken up with an uncommonly large--wider and longer than normal--chart headed: "A Table of the Assize of Bread, in Pounds, Ounces, and Drams, Averdupois Weight" with 14 columns.
This chart extends beyond the normal margins of this newspaper. The back page has uncommonly wide marg... See More
King of England gets support from London concerning the insult from the king of France...
Item #670878
October 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701 The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of London, supporting the king in the insult from the king of France who considers the king of England as the "pretended" king.
As a bit of background, James II was the last Catholic monarch of Great Britain, deposed in the Gloriou... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...
Item #670512
October 22, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 22, 1677
* 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
Early Florida mention...
Item #670139
September 12, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 12, 1767 Page 2 has a report noting that Halifax, Nova Scotia, has: "...upwards of 300 houses have been built in that place within the course of two years...".
Another page has a report taken from "The South Carolina Gazette", mostly taken up with of the Lt. Governor of West Florida which includes: "...What most other Colonie... See More
Richard Baxter convicted and sentenced...
Item #670101
July 02, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1685 and July 2, 1685
* Richard Baxter conviction
* Puritan church leader
This is a pair of newspapers with historic reports on noted English Puritan church leader Richard Baxter, referred to by Dean Stanley as "the chief of English Protestant Schoolmen".
The June 1 issue contains a back page report noting: "London, May 30. This af... See More
Repairing St. Paul's Covent Garden...
Item #669083
December 02, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 2, 1795
* St. Paul's, Covent Garden
Page 2 has an item from London headed: "St. Paul's Covent Garden" noting: "...repairs of which near 5000 pounds have...been expended was entirely destroyed by fire. The flames broke out in the cupola...".
Page 3 has a report of a meeting between Indian chiefs ... See More
Thomas Paine is seldom sober...
Item #668963
October 18, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 18, 1798 Page 3 has an interesting report: "A London paper says---Tom Paine has fallen into the most perfect contempt at Paris--he is excluded all society and shunned even by his compeers...he derives a small allowance from some of the public prints, which he expends in liquor--he is seldom sober."
Four pages, handsome masthea... See More
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #668689
February 07, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 7, 1693
* Rare Salem witch trials book advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
The back page has an advertisement for the book: "The Second Edition of the late TRYALS of several WITCHES in New-England. Written by Cotton Mather, and Published by the Special Command of the Governour."
This is the only periodical (similar... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #668440
September 24, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666
* The Great London Fire period coverage
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666. Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspape... See More
The Great London Fire of 1666....
Item #667936
October 11, 1666
LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1666
* The Great London Fire
Contemporary mentions of the Great Fire of London are quite uncommon, as this was one of the only newspapers in print at that time and they gave minimal coverage to this tragic event. However, this issue has not one but two references to the Fire on the reverse, the first reading: "Such as have settled in new habitations sin... See More
The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden....
Item #667113
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1746
* Battle of Culloden
* End of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Bonnie Prince Charlie
There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father&q
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* Battle of Culloden
* End of the Jacobite Rebellion
* Bonnie Prince Charlie
There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father&q
Trading officials for America congratulate Queen Anne...
Item #666870
January 20, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 20, 1710 The front page has a report of the presentation to the Queen of the congratulations of the trading agents of New England for: "...the conquest of Port-Royal, now Annapolis..." with another from New Hampshire which is similar.
Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
New governors in Jamaica, Barbados, and Maryland...
Item #666866
August 10, 1710
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 10, 1710 The back page has a notable report: "The Queen hath been pleased to appoint the Honourable Lord Archibald Hamilton to be Captain-General and Governor in Chief of the island of Jamaica...Robert Lowther Esq. to succeed Milford Crow, Esq., in the government of Barbadoes; and Colonel Corbet to succeed Colonel Seymour in the government of the ... See More
Virginia sends its congratulations on the union of England & Scotland...
Item #666863
July 29, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 29, 1708 Near the top of the front page is a report noting in part: "The humble address of the President and Council of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, in congratulation of the happy Union of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland..." presented to Queen Anne.
England and Scotland were formally combined into one Parliament creating Great Britain... See More
Queen Anne calls for recruitment to the Navy...
Item #666859
January 22, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 22, 1707
* Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland
Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For Encouraging Seamen and Landmen to Enter themselves on Board Her Majesties Ships of War". A fine "recruiting" document particularly in light of the on-going War of Spanish Succession.
Single shee... See More
The Quakers of New York send thanks to the Queen of England for repealing the "cruel law"...
Item #666858
September 29, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 29, 1707 The front page begins with an: "...address of the people call'd Quakers in Long Island, and near Connecticut colony...presented to Her Majesty...".
The document notes in part: "We, the dutiful & loyal subjects of the Queen called Quakers, inhabiting in Long Island and places adjacent, and near Connecticut Colony think our se... See More
Queen Anne sets the first session of the newly combined Parliament of England & Scotland...
Item #666857
September 15, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 15, 1707
* Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland
* England & Scotland united into single sovereign state
The front page begins with a very notable document, headed: "By The Queen, A PROCLAMATION" calling for: "...our first Parliament of Great Britain...at our city of Westminster on Thursday the twenty-third day of October next..... See More
The siege of Lisle in the War of Spanish Succession...
Item #666833
September 27, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 27, 1708 Most of this issue, including the entire front page, is taken up with reports on the siege of Lisle, with headings including: "Journal From the Camp before Lisle" and "From the Camp before Lisle" and "From the Camp at Lannoy" and again: "From the Camp before Lisle".
The Siege of Lille was the most promin
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The Siege of Lille was the most promin
A British victory in the War of Spanish Succession... Encouraging trade with Newfoundland...
Item #666820
July 12, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England July 12, 1708
* Battle of Oudenarde
* War of Spanish Succession
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "By the Queen, A Proclamation" which concerns: "An Act to Encourage the Trade to Newfoundland..." with much detail.
But the more desirable content is a very detailed account of the Battle of Oudenarde. This was a battle in the War of the... See More
First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...
Item #666817
October 27, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 23-27, 1707
* First Parliament of Great Britain
A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both En... See More
Broadside-like presentation on the War of Spanish Succession...
Item #666816
October 16, 1707
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 16, 1707 The entire front page looks much like a military broadside, as it has a graphic representation of: "THE ORDER of BATTLE of the Imperial Army Commanded by his Electoral Highness of Hanover..." with more on the military leadership.
This was part of the War of Spanish Succession. The back page has some reports relating to the battles.
Singl... See More
Stop by and visit the President...
Item #666386
April 03, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 3, 1799 Inside has: "Of Buonaparte and Egypt" "Invasion of Naples" as well as a report from the London Gazette which includes a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, from on board his ship 'Vanguard'. Page 3 has: "Another Victory" and a report from Boston: "The PRESIDENT of the United States wil... See More
Importation from America begins again...
Item #666267
December 27, 1783
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 27, 1783 Taking half of the front page & most of page 2 is a complete printing of a document noted in Schlesinger as happening on December 26, and which he describes as a British order in council to permit the importation of American manufactured goods to England on terms as favorable as those of pre-revolutionary days.
The first column has a brief note... See More
King of England angered that the King of France considers him the "pretended" king...
Item #666141
September 22, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1701 Acknowledging the recent death of King James II (in Paris on Sept. 16), page 2 has report from "Loo" in England: "His Majesty being informed that the French King has, upon the death of the late King James, declared the pretended Prince of Wales King of England, Scotland, and Ireland; his Majesty has though fit to send ord... See More
Battle of Chelsea Creek... Washington challenges Amherst...
Item #666075
June 30, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), Jun. 30, 1775
* Rare colonial Virginia title
* Battle of Chelsea Creek - Massachusetts
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.
Most of the ftpg. is consumed with a report head... See More
The Gunpowder Incident: in a Williamsburg newspaper... And so much more!
Item #666074
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 Lexington ... See More
A new governor in the Caribbean Islands...
Item #665932
May 22, 1699
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 22, 1699
* New governor in Leeward Islands
* Caribbean Sea
Page 2 has a report noting: "His Majesty has been pleased to constitute Christopher Codrington Esq., Captain-General and Governor in Chief of His Majesty's Leeward Caribee islands in America, in the room of his father Colonel Cadrington deceased...".
Single sheet, 7 1/4 by 11 1/... See More
King of England angered that the King of France considers him the "pretended" king...
Item #665778
September 22, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
Acknowledging the recent death of King James II (in Paris on Sept. 16), page 2 has report from "Loo" in England: "His Majesty being informed that the French King has, upon the death of the late King James, declared the pretended Prince of Wales King of E... See More
Death of King James II...
Item #665775
September 11, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701
* James II of England death
The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and spend the remainder of his life in exile in France.
The report from Paris dated Sept. 17 reads: "The late King fell into a lethargy on the 14th in... See More
Trial and execution of the notorious pirate Captain Kidd...
Item #665373
May 12, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A part of very significant issues which are best kept together, dated May 12 and May 26, 1701. Sold individually for a combined total of $21,250, we offer a special price for the pair:
May 12, 1701 One of the best issues of all of this title we have offered, as page 2 contains a report on the trial & sentence of the pirate Captain Kidd.
Datelined May 10, ... See More
License needed to be a peddler...
Item #665092
May 17, 1686
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddle.
The remainder of the ftpg. and most of the bkpg. is taken up with other reports from Europe plus there are several advertisements as well.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 3/4 by 11 inches, a few small ink stains on the ftpg., nice condition... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette... Account of deaths from the Great Plague...
Item #664849
January 18, 1666
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, London, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from Lo... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
Item #664277
January 18, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 18, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar)
* One of the earliest & rarest of newspapers to be had
This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxfor... See More
Graphic report of the funeral of the Princess...
Item #664248
May 24, 1768
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 24, 1768
* Princess Louisa of Great Britain
* Death - funeral - burial
* Best title to be had ?
The entire front page appears more as a broadside, being a one column report on the funeral of: "...her late Royal Highness Princess Louisa-Anne..." who was interred in the Royal Family vault in King Henry VII's Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
I... See More
Map of Guadaloupe...
Item #664245
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition. This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled: "Articles of Capitulation bet... See More
Map of Guadeloupe...
Item #664244
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition. This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled: "Articles of Capitulation be... See More
An "Extra" issue on the Battle of Martinique...
Item #663734
May 25, 1780
THE LONDON GAZETTE--EXTRAORDINARY, England, May 25, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
"Extraordinary" issues were printed outside the normal printing schedule when notable news needed to get to the public as quickly as possible.
This extraordinary issue is entirely taken up with the report on the Battle of Martinique, including the letter from Sir George Rodney to Mr. Stephe... See More
Act concerning high treason & piracy in America...
Item #663449
December 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1779 The ftpg. has a report of several Acts of Parliament receiving the Royal Assent by the King, one to: "...empower His Majesty to secure & detain persons charged with, or suspected of, the crime of High Treason committed in any of His Majesty's Colonies or Plantations in America, or on the High Seas, or the crime of Piracy."
The bal... See More
Naval events off Grenada...
Item #663351
October 02, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The ftpg. has a letter from Vice Admiral Peter Parker, commander of British ships at Jamaica, concerning an engagement off Grenada between British & French fleets. This is followed by the: "List of Vessels taken by His Majesty's Squadron...between the 9th of March and... See More
The king creates codes for rebuilding London after the Great Fire...
Item #663075
September 17, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 17, 1666
* The Great London Fire disaster
* Charles II of England creates safety codes
Certainly one of the more notable events in London history was the Great Fire which began on September 2. Very shortly thereafter, in an effort to rebuild London in a safe manner, the King issue various directives as to how the city would be rebuilt.
This text... See More
Broadside newspaper on naval battles...
Item #663036
May 17, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, May 17, 1779 This is an uncommon broadside newspaper, single sheet and printed on one side only. The focus of this issue is on naval victories off the Brittany coast of France. Measures 7 3/4 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
The siege of Pondicherry, India...
Item #663034
March 18, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, March 18, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
The entire issue is taken up with various reports concerning the Siege of Pondicherry, a military action in India which was part of the Anglo-French War. Included is: "Capitulation for Pondicherry" which includes all 26 Articles of the capitulation signed in type by Hector Munro and Edward... See More
British find success in the South...
Item #663032
February 23, 1779
SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 23, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Most of the front page is taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from Major General Prevost to Lord George Germain, dated Savannah, Jan. 18, 1779" along with the list of captures at Fort Morris.
This report is on the action at Fort Morris (Sunbury), Georgia in ... See More
The "crisis" is getting worse...
Item #663029
October 03, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 3, 1795 The front page has news reports from London, Bermuda, Plymouth, Northampton and elsewhere. Varied news reports carry over to pages 2 & 3. A feature of page 2 is an address: "To the Speaker of the House of Rep. of the U.S." which begins: "That viewing with deep & patriotic solicitude the present awful crisis ... See More
"Extraordinary" issue on the Battle of Monmouth...
Item #662937
August 24, 1778
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, Aug. 24, 1778
* Battle of Monmouth - New Jersey
* Sir Henry Clinton vs. George Washington
* American Revolutionary War
Such "extraordinary" issues were created when notable news was received outside the normal printing schedule and the publisher wanted to rush the news to the people as quickly as possible.
The purpose of this issue is t... See More
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