Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #120198
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
World's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #120197
January 01, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old.
Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collecti... See More
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.N... See More
Famous title from the early 1700's...
Item #120185
THE SPECTATOR, London, 1711-1712 (untrimmed) One of the most famous of the early newspapers & by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, some foxing, single sheet. The image shown is representative of the condition and look of the issue you will receive. Actual dates vary but will be dated within 1711 or 1712. Note: No red ink stamps are present.
Nice engraving in the masthead...
Item #120168
THE WORLD, London, 1753-55 This is an interesting six page newspaper which only lasted for four years, devoted to satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day. Nice woodcut in the masthead of a man writing in a book while looking at a globe. Measures 7 by 11 inches and in nice condition. The photo shown is generic but your issue will be from 1... See More
Early, genuine newspaper from the 18th century...
Item #120144
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1710 This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.The front page of this early newspaper has various military reports from Europe. This is a single sheet newspapers & is in nice condition. A great way to own a slice of history approximately 300 years old at a low price. The image is r... See More
Decorative and displayable title page...
Item #120120
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, 1760's This title has always been one of my favorites with the very nice and intricately engraved woodcut on the title/index page, showing the skyline of London as it appeared before the Revolutionary War. The issue contains 50 pages with various news of the day with political & literary content as well. Nice condition & measures about 5 by 8 inches.... See More
Oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world...
Item #120116
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1710-1712 A very early singlesheet newspaper from the early 18th century. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having started in 1665 and is still printing today.Small folio size and in nice condition. The photo shown is representative of the issue you will receive, but actual issues vary - but will be dated between 1710-1712 (... See More
From the year of the hated Stamp Act...
Item #120047
LONDON CHRONICLE, 1765 We will select an issue from this historic year of the Stamp Act.This was one of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day, publishing through the Revolutionary War and well into the 19th century. Eight pages, nice condition, measuring about 8 by 11 inches.
From the oldest continuously published English language newspaper in the world...
Item #120034
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1708 - 1711 We will select a nice, genuine issue from this early period of the 18th century.This is the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today. This newspaper has various news of the day, mostly European, but several advertisements as well. Nice condition.
One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...
Item #120029
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1762 We will select a nice issue from this early year. This genuine newspaper has 8 pages and measures about 8 by 11 inches. It is filled with various news of the day, mostly European, with various ads as well. A few years earlier it was one of the best sources for reporting the French & Indian War, and in another dozen years it would provide extensive co... See More
This newspaper is over 320 years old...
Item #120028
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1684. This is a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today. This is a very early issue from just 19 years after it began publication. Single sheet, printed on both sides, very nice condition.
World's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #120025
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, dated 1700 or 1701. This is the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.This is a very early newspaper from the very beginning of the 18th century. Very nice condition. Some are singlesheet and some have four pages. Although most are approximately 12 by 7 inches, a few ... See More
Three century set...
Item #120000
You provide us with a 20th century year (birth year, anniversary year, year of graduation, etc.) and we will send you a set of three issues: one from the year given, one from exactly 100 years prior to your given year, and a third exactly 200 years prior to the given year.Example: If you request 1963, we will send you an issue from 1963, 1863, and 1763. What a wonderful way to take a snapshot of... See More
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