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699397

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

Item #699397

October 27, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 27, 1684



* 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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$42.00
699088

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #699088

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated May 20, 1758; June 10, 1760; Oct. 6, 1761; March 19, 1768; & March 19, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American col... See More  

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699079

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...

Item #699079

April 15, 1672

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 15, 1672



* 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, measur... See More  

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698931

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

Item #698931

October 02, 1671

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1671



* 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  

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698828

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

Item #698828

July 07, 1670

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 7, 1670



* 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  

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698821

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #698821

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Dec. 26, 1761, May 19, 1763, May 3, 1766, April 2, 1768, & April 14, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colon... See More  

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698793

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

Item #698793

July 06, 1671

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 6, 1671



* 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  

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698684

17th century Woman publisher... 1682 original...

Item #698684

November 04, 1682

THE OBSERVATOR, London, Nov. 4, 1682



* Rare publication

* Woman publisher




This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of thi... See More  

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$47.00
698493

Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...

Item #698493
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 



* Mutiny on the Bounty

* Captain William Bligh




Near the back of this issue (starting on page 463) is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty. The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at ... See More  

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698180

Nice engraving in the masthead...

Item #698180

February 01, 1753

THE WORLD, London, England, Feb. 1, 1753 



* 18th century original



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. Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, nice condition.... See More  

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$34.00
698174

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1692...

Item #698174

May 25, 1693

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 25, 1693



* 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  

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698007

A title we rarely offer...

Item #698007

January 30, 1735

THE FREE BRITON, London, Jan. 30, 1735  We rarely find issues of this title which lasted for less than six years. The entire issue is taken up with: "Continuation of the Lord Bacon's Defence of the Lord Burleigh".

Complete as a single sheet issue, very decorative first letter on the front page and a partial red ink tax stamp on the front page. Measures 7 1/2 by 13 inches, archi... See More  

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697667

Douglas Hyde becomes 1st president of Ireland....

Item #697667

June 26, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1938



* Douglas Hyde - An Craoibhín Aoibhinn

* Becomes 1st president of Ireland - inauguration




The front page has a one column heading: "HYDE INAUGURATED AS IRISH PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Douglas Hyde becoming the first president of Ireland. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More  

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697602

Battle of Dettingen: last time a British King led troops into battle...

Item #697602
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1743 



* Battle of Dettingen

* King George II

* Last British monarch

* to lead army in battle




Much on the Battle of Dettington - the
last time that a British monarch, George II, personally led his troops into battle (see images).

One of the article is titled: "Objections to Mr. Yate's Theory of Comets" which include
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697501

George Washington & Ben Franklin letters... Society of the Cincinnati...

Item #697501

February 23, 1797

THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1797 



* Society of the Cincinnati

* President George Washington




A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.

Page 3 has an address of the Philadelphia militia to George Washington, with his response signed in type: Go. Washington. And followed by the address of t... See More  

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697413

Ben Franklin's famous kite experiment...

Item #697413
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752



* Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment described



Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin. Note there is even mention of Franklin's name on the title page.

The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the r... See More  

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697042

See the displayable front page from the 18th century...

Item #697042

March 10, 1725

THE POST-BOY, London, March 10, 1725



* Nice masthead engravings



One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.

Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.

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696875

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #696875

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Nov. 1, 1757, Sept. 20, 1760, June 18, 1767, Oct. 24, 1769, and April 1767, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good c... See More  

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696865

Handsome masthead...

Item #696865
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, April 4, 1768  (currently spelled Gloucester)  The front page has an article: "To the Inhabitants of the Town of Monmouth; and to the Farmers and Others Who Frequent that Market".

Four pages, a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side, partial red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.

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696741

The Siege of Ninety-Six and more military events in South Carolina...

Item #696741

August 28, 1781

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 28, 1781  Half of page 2 is taken up with a letter from Major General Green in which he officers much on the Siege of Ninety-Six.

Additional reports carry over to page 3 with much more detail on the military events in South Carolina. One item begins: "...a party of horse, headed by Sad  Hampton, came down unexpect... See More  

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696721

News from nearly 300 years ago...

Item #696721

September 23, 1727

MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Sept. 23, 1727  A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Obviously much news from London, including a bit noting that: "Several scaffolds erected against the coronation have been demolished by the surveyors o the works, not being substantially built." Another item notes two soldiers were executed at Tyburn for "hou... See More  

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696691

1793 Boston, Massachusetts...

Item #696691

February 26, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 26, 1794



* 18th century American title



Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.

Pages 3 & 4 contain a few illustrated ship ads.

Complete as a 4 page issue, nice condition.

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696684

Death of King George III's son...

Item #696684

May 08, 1783

THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, England, May 8, 1783  The front page begins with a report of the death of King George III's four year-old son: "On Saturday last...died his Royal Highness Prince Octavius, his Majesty's youngest son, to the great grief of his Majesty and all the Royal Family." There is another reference to his death on the front page.

Four pages, good condi... See More  

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696675

John Hancock on the Shays' Rebellion... Notes from the Constitutional Convention...

Item #696675

June 28, 1787

UNITED STATES CHRONICLE, Providence, Rhode Island, June 28, 1787  This title has one of our favorite mastheads, which includes two engravings: one the arms for Rhode Island, and the other the arms of the United States, making this a very displayable issue.

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" which concerns: "...an intention not only to adopt every vigorous and efficacious method nece... See More  

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696668

Wilkinson's plea to the Indians on the Wabash...

Item #696668

October 05, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 5, 1791  Page 2 has an interesting letter prefaced with: "As every method should be taken to decry the horrid practice of Dueling, I send you a Letter from an Officer of known Courage in answer to a Challenge he received." in which he defends his refusal to duel even though he knows he will be considered a coward, etc.

Page 2 also has: "A Talk&... See More  

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696661

Very first of the advice column newspapers...

Item #696661

March 07, 1692

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 7, 1692  This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.

In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stran... See More  

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696660

Runaway slave ad, and more...

Item #696660

February 17, 1791

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 1791  Among the back pager ads is one noting: "...state of Maryland on 20th of November, a negro man slave commonly called Will Potts..." with much more. Also one headed: "Ten Pounds Reward" for: "...a Negro Man named Henry..." with descriptive information.

Four pages, good condition.... See More  

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696656

Land for sale in America... The Napoleonic War...

Item #696656

November 23, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Nov. 23, 1796  The front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a wealth of reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe. The back page has two detailed notices from the Secretary of the Treasury concerning the sale of lands in the western portion of the country.

Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.

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696655

Napoleon... A ladies' academy..

Item #696655

April 01, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, April 1, 1797  The front page begins with a lengthy letter signed in type: Buonaparte, written to his "Executive Directory". Inside includes ads for a "Ladies Academy" and a runway Negro woman headed: "Twenty Dollars Reward".

Four pages, very nice condition.

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696529

Slavery... The controversial Huddy-Asgill Affair...

Item #696529
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, January, 1787  One of the more intriguing articles is: "Letters Relative to the Treatment of Capt. Asgill, while Prisoner in the American Army, being a full Refutation of the Charges of Inhumanity Exhibited in London Against General Washington". This is on the Huddy-Asgill Affair. Website have full details, but in brief Capt. Huddy, an American ... See More  

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696527

On the French & Indian War... Troops in Canada...

Item #696527

April 21, 1761

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 21, 1761



* French and Indian War

* Robert Rogers & more




 The front page has a letter concerning the French & Indian War which includes in part: "...Major Rogers passed lately thro' this city on his return from Detroit or Fort St.Joseph...We are glad that Mr. Rogers is gone to Carolina as he is so very capable of conducting an I... See More  

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696510

Decorative front page with a John Hancock signature...

Item #696510

July 22, 1790

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE  & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 22, 1790  Most of the first column is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: John Hancock, & headed with a nice coat-of-arms engraving.

Four pages, handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

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696506

Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...

Item #696506

September 25, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790 



* re. United States Funding Act of 1790



The back page has a "Proclamation" signed by the King of France: Louis.

The front page has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred duri... See More  

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696477

John Paul Jones is honored by Congress...

Item #696477

January 03, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1782  Page 2 has a report concerning events just after Cornwallis' surrender, noting: "...the army had been separated into 3 divisions; one to go up the country of Virginia, one to North Carolina, & a third to Pennsylvania...the Carolina division had seized the arms & ammunition of the rebels who guarded them...At the time of the surrend... See More  

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696468

Only published for four years...

Item #696468

April 21, 1736

THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736  This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Christ Church: he died very much lamented not only by his parishioners b... See More  

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696463

European interest in American wheat...

Item #696463

February 01, 1773

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Feb. 1, 1773  From just before the Revolutionary War began. There is a small bit on page 3 concerning the importation of wheat from America. Otherwise the content is almost entirely European.

Four pages, full red tax stamp on the front page, good condition.

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696461

Early newspaper from Scotland...

Item #696461

July 20, 1759

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 17, 1759  A typical newspaper ofd the day from doing one of the final years of the French & Indian War in America. I find no American content save for a brief item: "This week a large quantity of gunpowder was shipped for New York." The back page is entirely taken up with ads.

Four pages, 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches, partial red tax stam... See More  

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696407

Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...

Item #696407

February 11, 1693

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 11, 1693 



* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement

* Very early 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 we have ever seen with any r... See More  

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696403

18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...

Item #696403

October 03, 1798

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 3, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title



The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 7 illustrated ship ads.

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More  

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696278

Henry Knox's report on keeping peace with the Indians... Letter from Benedict Arnold...

Item #696278

January 06, 1795

AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1795 



* Henry Knox & Indians

* Benedict Arnold letter




Inside has a very lengthy letter headed: "The Secretary of War...Observations Respecting the Preservation of the Peace with the Indian Tribes with Whom the United States have Formed Treaties." This report takes 1 1/2 columns and is signed in type: H. Knox. It was submitt... See More  

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696277

Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...

Item #696277

May 29, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790 



* President George Washington

* Two acts of United States Congress

* Benjamin Franklin's will after death




On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings... See More  

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696143

News from America...

Item #696143

January 03, 1761

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1761  The front page has a short item headed: "America" concerning the death of William Carver, who leave behind 106 descendants.

Page 6 has reports from "America" with datelines of Boston, New York and Philadelphia on the arrival of troops from England, including: "...General Amherst came to town from Albany...eight compan... See More  

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695988

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...

Item #695988

July 21, 1698

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 21, 1698



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Nearing the beginning 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... See More  

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695917

Foldout map of Eastern Europe...

Item #695917
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1739 Map Only



* Foldout map of Eastern Europe

* 18th century original




Nice foldout map of Eastern Europe showing what would seem to be portions of Ukraine, Turkey, and vicinity (see photos). This is only the second fold-out map offered in Gentleman's Magazines.

Although it is missing small sections of the top corners, has a small p
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695903

On the Cape Cod Lighthouse...

Item #695903

December 01, 1797

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, December, 1797  



* Highland Lighthouse

* North Truro, Massachusetts

* Cape Cod seashore




The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

Among the articles are: "Directions for Observing Cape Cod Light-House" which takes 1 1/2 pages; "Character of Lo... See More  

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695855

Nine issues from the year of Stamp Act repeal...

Item #695855

June 02, 1766

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England  A lot of nine issues all dating from 1766, the year of the Stamp Act repeal, so much celebrated in the American colonies.

I find no related content, and each of the issues is either damaged or in 2nd rate condition due to wear, tears, etc. A great opportunity with a wealth of reading from this significant year.

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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 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 page also has a report about the arrest of a man... See More  

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695837

From during George Washington's administration...

Item #695837

February 07, 1794

GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1794  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The front page is filled with ads including ten illustrated ship ads, plus a: "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway, with details, and: "A Man Servant" wanted. Page 2 has much discussion in Congress o... See More  

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695809

Latest news from the Revolutionary War in a very rare newspaper...

Item #695809

May 07, 1779

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, May 7, 1779 



* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication



A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 8.

Inside has a report from Charleston beginning: "Five deserters who came last week to Purysbu... See More  

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695687

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1694...

Item #695687

August 13, 1694

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 13, 1694



* 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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$36.00
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