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700854

Title relates to the Jacobite Rebellion...

Item #700854

November 04, 1746

THE DAILY GAZETTEER: A Vigorous War; Glorious Peace, or LONDON ADVERTISER, England, Nov. 4, 1746  The title, with the military reference, likely relates to the Jacobite Rebellion which reached its climax at the Battle of Culloden on April 16. 

The front page is filled with various news reports from Europe, mostly from Scotland and London, with the entire back page taken up with advertis... See More  

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$35.00
700827

Early for a non-London newspaper...

Item #700827

June 20, 1743

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, June 20, 1743  



* Uncommon publication

* 18th century original




It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date.  The various news reports are almost entirely from Europe, plus various advertisements as well.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins which are quite wide, full re... See More  

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$38.00
700825

Part of the War of Austrian Succession...

Item #700825

March 21, 1743

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE: OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 21, 1743  



* Uncommon publication

* 18th century original




It is quite uncommon to find non-London newspapers from the U.K. from such an early date, plus with American content.

Page 2 has: "Plantation News" with various shipping reports, as well as: "...We killed the Spaniards, 15 or 16 of them, ... See More  

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$47.00
699033

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

Item #699033

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
698983

The king creates codes for rebuilding London after the Great Fire...

Item #698983

September 17, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 17, 1666



* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had

* 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 issued various directives ... See More  

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$1,455.00
698727

Edmund Andros arrives to govern New England...

Item #698727

February 14, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 14, 1686 



* Sir Edmund Andros arrives in Boston

* Dominion of New England governor

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had




The back page has the historic report of governor Edmund Andros' arrival in Boston to begin his leadership of the Dominion of New England. Datelined: "Boston in New-England, Dec. 27" the report ... See More  

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698264

Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...

Item #698264

April 27, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685 



* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary

* Best publication to be had - very rare as such




This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one par
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$1,128.00
698234

Map of Guadeloupe...

Item #698234
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  

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$78.00
698085

Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...

Item #698085

November 27, 1781

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781  



* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown

* Revolutionary War ending

* Historic item - 1st report




This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.

Although the fo... See More  

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698078

Broadside newspaper on naval battles...

Item #698078

May 17, 1779

THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, May 17, 1779 



* Action of 13 May 1779

* Sir James Wallace

* Saint-Malo coast

* Naval battle of frigates




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.... See More  

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$69.00
698036

License needed to be a peddler...

Item #698036

May 17, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686 



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something original from the 17th century




Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddler.

The remainder of the front page and most of the back page are taken up with other reports from Europe, plus there are sev... See More  

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698035

Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette... Account of deaths from the Great Plague...

Item #698035

January 18, 1666

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, London, 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 English language newspaper in the world.

Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed its
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$998.00
698026

Death of King James II...

Item #698026

September 11, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701  



* King 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 1... See More  

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697267

Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette... Death toll from the Great Plague...

Item #697267

December 28, 1665

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1665 



* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had

* Great Plague of London - epidemic deaths




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. This is the #13 issue.

Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal ... See More  

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695842

Rare reference to both the Great Fire & the Great Plague...

Item #695842

October 01, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 1, 1666  



* The great plague

* London fire report




The back page contains a report: "The Plague continuing still very dangerous at Cambridge, Peterborough, and other places near the City of Ely, the Lord Bishop of Ely hath thought fit to prohibit the holding of the Fairs of St. Luke & St. Audrey at Ely this instant October." plus the back ... See More  

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$445.00
694986

Broadside "Extra" of the Pennsylvania Gazette...

Item #694986

May 17, 1771

POSTSCRIPT EXTRAORDINARY to the PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE....Philadelphia, May 17, 1771  



* Very rare "extra" edition broadside

* Pre-Revolutionary War America




A very handsome broadside (printed on one side only) "Extra" edition of the famous newspapers, owned by Ben Franklin during the previous decade.

The reports are news items from London brought over in the ships L... See More  

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694908

Recovering from the Great Plague... Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette...

Item #694908

December 07, 1665

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 7, 1665 



* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had

* Great Plague of London - epidemic deaths




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. Plus this is the #7 issue.

Because of the Plague and an attempt to av... See More  

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694151

Early Boston newspaper with nice front page references to the French & Indian War...

Item #694151

December 29, 1760

THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, December 29, 1760  



* Original colonial America publication

* French and Indian War coverage




A quite early issue of this famous title, from near the end of the French & Indian War.

Just a few months earlier the governor of Canada surrendered the province of Quebec (New France) to the British, and the French outpost of Detroit surrendered t... See More  

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693564

Cherokees have surrendered... Marriage of the New Hampshire governor...

Item #693564

May 31, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 31, 1760  The front page has two small bits: "...letters from Charles Town, South Carolina...we learn that the Cherokee Indians had laid down their arms & were gone home." Also: "...from Portsmouth in New Hampshire that...his Excellency 'Governor Wentworth was married there to Miss Hilton...".

Page 6 has a report headed: &qu... See More  

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693475

News from America...

Item #693475

July 10, 1779

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 10, 1779  The second page has a dateline of Whitehall, July 10, 1779 and carries news the "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Henry Clinton Knight of the Bath, to Lord George Germain, dated Head Quarters, Phillipsburg, June 18, 1779..." with content on America. Other news  and advertisements are within.

Complete in eight pages, some scattered... See More  

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693372

Burials and baptisms in Boston...

Item #693372

February 26, 1763

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 26, 1763  The top of page 6 has: "America" with a Boston dateline noting the week account of burials and baptisms, plus: "...The last year's account stands thus: Buried: Whites, 448; Blacks, 83; in all, 531. Baptized in the several churches, 412..".

Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches,  very nice condition.

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692957

Procession to Westminster Hall in 1672 - Hilary Term begins...

Item #692957

January 27, 1672

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 27, 1672 (Julian Calendar)



* Procession to Westminster Hall

* The beginning of the Hilary Term




The back of the leaf has a nice article providing details regarding the Procession to Westminster Hall (Parliament, England) to begin the Hilary Term (so named because the feast day of St Hilary of Poitiers occurs during this academic/legal term). See images ... See More  

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692836

The surrender of Edinburgh Castle...

Item #692836

June 20, 1689

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 20, 1689  



* Siege and surrender of Edinburgh Castle

* George Gordon, 1st Duke of Gordon




The back page has a report concerning the surrender of Edinburgh Castle noting: "...Yesterday in the evening the Duke of Gourdon finding the besiegers had advanced their trenches near to the ditch, after several parleys delivered up the Castle upon the followi... See More  

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692193

Great account of the Siege of Quebec...

Item #692193

June 28, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1760 



* Siege or Second Battle of Quebec

* British commander James Murray




Pages 4 and 5 contains the report from 'The London Gazette Extraordinary' on the historic Siege of Quebec, or Second Battle of Quebec. This was a French attempt to retake Quebec City, Canada, which had been captured by Britain the previous year. The siege lasted for... See More  

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691036

Burning of St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden...

Item #691036

September 25, 1795

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795  A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.

Page 2 has a detailed article headed: "Church of St. Paul, Covent Garden" which reports on this tragic fire of 5 days earlier. The famous church still stands today and is a focal point of the new Covent G... See More  

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690901

Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette... Death toll from the Great Plague...

Item #690901

December 21, 1665

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 21, 1665 



* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had

* The black plague deaths




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. This is the #11 issue.

Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had remove... See More  

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690466

Assassination of the Dey of Algiers...

Item #690466

July 13, 1710

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 13, 1710  The front page begins with a report from: "Algiers" which notes: "...the Dey of this Kingdom was shot in the Council House after he had reigned three years...The conspirators were only five Turks...the new government was in great confusion...the son-in-law remained with a small army in the field, but upon his march to force this place... See More  

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690355

Early from Birmingham, England...

Item #690355
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 7, 1743 



* Uncommon publication

* 18th century original




It is rare to find British newspapers outside of London with such an early date. This is a nice newspaper with much news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe. The bottom of the front page has full red-inked tax stamp. The first letter in the ... See More  

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689643

America's first war...

Item #689643

August 16, 1675

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1675 



* King Philip's War - Metacomet

* New England Colonists vs. Indians

* First war in America (historic)




The back page has a report concerning King Philip's War, an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants of present-day New England and English colonists.

The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" ... See More  

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689569

The Jacobite Rebellion...

Item #689569
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746



* More on the Jacobite Rebellion



There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape Breton, Cana
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689380

A book on the territories in America...

Item #689380

November 04, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 4, 1686 



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



The back page has an advertisement for a book: "The Present State of His Majesties Isles and Territories in America..." with mention of the various colonies, islands, etc.

A single sheet newspaper, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, a stain at the bottom margins, nice condition.
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689379

Edmond Andros off to America to be governor...

Item #689379

October 25, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 25, 1686 



* Sir Edmund Andros sets sail

* Dominion of New England governor




The back page has a quite rare & notable mention of one of the more famous governors of colonial America, Edmond Andros.

The report, from Deale, England, mentions: "Yesterday sailed out of the Downes the Kings-Fisher, having on board Sir Edmond Andros, His Majesties Go... See More  

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689374

Battle of Buda... King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...

Item #689374

August 19, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686  The front page has a report from Vienna noting: "Upon the advice of the march of the Grand Viper to relieve Buda, the council of war hath been several times assembled here in the Emperor's presence; and orders have been sent to all the Imperial troops, which were dispersed in small bodies to join the army before Buda..." with... See More  

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689370

Samuel Johnson is found guilty of sedition and rebellion...

Item #689370

June 24, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 24, 1686  



* Samuel Johnson found guilty of seditious libel - rebellion

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had




The back page has a report from Westminster noting: "This day Samuel Johnson was brought to tryal at the King's Bench-Bar upon an information of High Misdemeanor, for writing and publishing two scandalous and se... See More  

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689361

Sentenced for involvement in the Rye House Plot...

Item #689361

December 14, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 14, 1685   The front page begins with a report from Jamaica noting impart: "We have now a second confirmation of the news from the South Seas, that the Privateers there are in great distress; their return home by land is cut off by the Indians deserting them, and their vessels are not sufficient...to carry them about by sea...".

The back page ... See More  

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687444

Last issue published before his presses were destroyed by the Sons of Liberty...

Item #687444

November 23, 1775

RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Nov. 23, 1775



* American Revolutionary War

* Extremely rare publication

* James Rivington - spy publisher




 James Rivington, the famous printer of this newspaper, had an interesting career.

He began this newspaper in 1773 initially with an impartial sta... See More  

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$3,895.00
687431

A rare & desirable Loyalist newspaper... Trying to find a solution...

Item #687431

August 17, 1775

RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 17, 1775



* American Revolutionary War

* Extremely rare publication

* James Rivington - spy publisher




James Rivington, the famous printer of this newspaper, had an interesting career.

He began this newspaper in 1773 initially with an impartial stance wh... See More  

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$3,179.00
687347

Fate of Col. Hayne... The Asgill Affair... Keep fighting, or not

Item #687347

May 02, 1782

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1782  



* American Revolutionary War



The front page begins with a lengthy report headed: "Office of Finance" signed by: Robert Morris

Page 2 begins with a very fine & detailed letter from Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated Sept. 9, 1781, being an account of the Battle of Eutaw Springs, South ... See More  

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687322

The first issue of this Revolutionary War title we have offered...

Item #687322

February 23, 1779

THE ROYAL AMERICAN GAZETTE, New York, February 23, 1779  



* American Revolutionary War

* Extremely rare publication

* Loyalist - support to the British cause




This is an exceedingly rare title, in fact the very first we have offered. It was published by Alexander and James Robertson, beginning in January, 1777 and existed until some tim in 1783.

Brigham's "History & Bib... See More  

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$4,380.00
687129

Block the ports of the Massachusetts Bay colony?

Item #687129

November 06, 1770

THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, Nov. 6, 1770



* Colonial Massachusetts original



 The front page has reports from London concerning the growing tensions with America,  bits including: "...now under consideration to block up all the ports belonging to the colony of Massachusetts Bay & not to suffer the inhabitants to fish upon the banks...for one year, and to cause a... See More  

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686117

A challenge to Napoleon: invade England if you dare...

Item #686117

August 29, 1803

BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 29, 1803  The entire front page is taken up with a list of "Wholesale Pricers Current, at Boston". Page 2 has much concerning the situation in Europe with Napoleon Buonaparte including an article: "National Spirit" from London, noting in part: "...Let him come then, this Corsican Consul, if he dare. An island gave him birth--it may be the fate of ... See More  

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682847

President Washington makes some appointments...

Item #682847
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1790   Among the articles are: "On the Use of Cosmeticks" "American Natural History...Of the Birds" & much more.

Near the back is a full page plate of music, as well as: "The Gazette" which has the latest news reports from Winchester, Va. New London, and Boston. Also a list of appointments by the President.

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682795

King Philip's War: the first war in America...

Item #682795

August 19, 1675

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675 



* King Philip's War - Metacomet

* New England Colonists vs. Indians

* First war in America (historic)




The significance of what is known as "King Philip's War" is lost with most Americans, but the event cannot be over-stated. This was America's first war, and the only newspaper in existence to report it was this title.... See More  

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$9,950.00
682668

The notorious pirate Captain Kidd is executed !

Item #682668

May 26, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 22-26, 1701 



* Infamous pirate Captain William Kidd

* Historic & extremely rare report

* Execution - hanging




The London Gazette is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today.

This issue contains on page two an exceedingly significant report--perhaps the rarest and mo
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$16,500.00
682561

Quite rare set of the 'North Georgia Gazette & Winter Chronicle'...

Item #682561

March 20, 1820

NORTH GEORGIA GAZETTE AND WINTER CHRONICLE, the complete set of 21 issues bound in a volume including the half-title, First edition.

A weekly newspaper edited by Edward Sabine and written by members of the first Parry expedition (1819-1820) while at their winter quarters at Winter Harbour on Melville Island during them attempt to discover a North West Passage. It was circulated among the men in m... See More  

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$235.00
682411

Day of thanksgiving in Boston... an abacus... music writing machine....

Item #682411
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748  Interesting articles: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace"  "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".

There is also content regarding the war in America & p... See More  

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681392

First Woman to fly the Atlantic...

Item #681392

June 04, 1928

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 4, 1928 



* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history

* Airplane "Friendship" - 1st stage flight




Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The top of the front page has a five column headline: "THE FRIENDSHIP HOPS OFF FOR TREPASSEY ... See More  

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$40.00
680316

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1681...

Item #680316

March 02, 1681

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 2, 1681



* 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  

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$44.00
679625

Death report from Great Plague of 1666... Much on the 'Four Days' Battle'...

Item #679625

August 02, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 2, 1666  



* Among earliest of newspapers to be had

* Report on the great plague (rare)




A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging, and also from the year of the Great London Fire.

Much of the front page is taken up with a notable naval battle called the Four Days' Battle with the Dutch.

The bottom of the back page has a... See More  

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$148.00
677737

The French surrender Alexandria...

Item #677737

October 22, 1801

THE LONDON GAZETTE--EXTRAORDINARY, England, Oct. 22, 1801  



* Capitulation of Alexandria

* French expedition of Egypt




This "extra" edition--published outside the regular printing schedule to get historic news into the hands of the public quickly--notes on the front page, with a dateline of "Head-Quarters, Camp before Alexandria, Sept. 5, 1801" fro Egypt, includes: &... See More  

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$45.00
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