Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 11, 1693 



* Rare Salem witch trials 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." (see)

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Set of five different mastheads for the same title...

THE POST BOY, London  Here is an interesting set of five different issues dating from 1707, 1715, 1719, 1729 and 1734. As was often the case newspapers which existed over 30 years the masthead would often change, sometimes subtly. Here is a set with each masthead being slightly different, the earliest 2 with two engravings each, all differently slightly, and the last without any masthead engr... See More  

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

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 20, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* (5) Slaves advertisements



The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 8 illustrated ship ads. The front page also contains 5 slavery related advertisements as well. (see images)

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More  

Large ship advertisements in 1785...

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 29, 1672



* 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, measuring 6 1/2 b... See More  

A soon-to-be Tory newspaper from New York...

NEW YORK GAZETTE AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, April 3, 1775  This newspaper was partial to the crown, and although the engraving in the masthead is of the New York seal, it would soon change to the Royal Coat-of-Arms to show publisher Hugh Gaine's support of the king of England.

This issue, from just 16 days before the battle of Lexington & Concord, has on page 3 a document from "Pro... See More  

Quite uncommon from London... 1723... 1724...

THE TRUE BRITON, London, Feb. 14, 1723-4 



* Early 18th century



The double date is due to the use of both the Julian (1723) & *Gregorian (1724) calendars at the time. A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead. Rather than present news reports, this newspaper  is almost entirely editorial with much on politics. The back page i... See More  

Death & funeral of the famed John Paul Jones...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1792  On the front page in the last column is an official letter from an American officer in Paris announcing the death of the famous naval officer, John Paul Jones.

It is interesting to note that the letter states that the American minister ordered: "Jones' body ...to be interred in the most private manner, and at the least possible expence...&q... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 20, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* At the 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... See More  

Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...

THE POST BOY, London, June 9, 1715 



* Rare & early 18th century issue

* Nice masthead engravings



This is one of our favorite early newspapers as it is single sheet, small folio size, and has two great engravings in the masthead making it very nice for display (see images). The front page has various reports from throughout Europe while most of the back page is taken up with ads.

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

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 8, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* (3) Slaves advertisements



The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 11 illustrated ship ads and 1 slavery related ad. Two more on the back page. (see)

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 16, 1700



* 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  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23, 1668



* 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  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1687...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 17, 1687



* 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, me... See More  

18th century Philadelphia...

GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1798



* Rare 18th century American publication



Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements, including one for a runaway slave on the back page.

Four pa... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1667...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 5, 1667



* 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  

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

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



* Rare 18th century American title

* (7) Slaves advertisements



The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 8 illustrated ship ads and 3 slavery related ads. Two more each on pages 3 & 4.

News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

Analyzing Thomas Paine's 'The Rights of Man'...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, August, 1791  Under "Review of New Publications" is a very lengthy article titled: "The Rights of Man, in Answer to Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution. By Thomas Paine, Secretary, for Foreign Affairs to Congress, in the American War, and Author of the Work entitled 'Common Sense'." This article takes over 3 pages.... See More  

Botany Bay... George Washington...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1791  Included is an interesting article headed: "Botany Bay" being a letter from Mr. White, surgeon-general at Botany Bay datelined Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, New South Wales, April 17, 1790. This articles takes a bit over a full page.

This is followed by an article headed: "America" which includes a portion of President Geo... See More  

Obituary of naval hero John Paul Jones...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1792  By far, the most interesting item in this issue is the obituary for John Paul  Jones.

As can be seen in the report he does not get good press in this British publication (not surprisingly), with portions including: "At Paris, in the utmost poverty, the celebrated Paul Jones. This noted desperado appeared first in the cause of Americ... See More  

The slave trade... William Wilberforce... General Wayne slaughters the Indians...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  July, 1790  Included is an interesting article on an: "Apparatus of Humanity" with a related full page print captioned: "Apparatus For Communicating Heat to Bodies Apparently Dead". Also a review of a new book: "The Slave Trade Indispensable; in Answer to the Speech of William Wilberforce".

Further on under the heading... See More  

Obituary of Benjamin Franklin...

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1790  The most significant item is a report of the death of Benjamin Franklin listed near the back under the "Deaths" column. It begins: "At Philadelphia, aged 84 years and 3 months, Benjamin Franklin, esq. L.L.D. and F.R.S. He was born in 1706..." continuing on with more on his life & concluding with a letter concerning the deat... See More  

Obituary of Benjamin Franklin...

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1790  The most significant item is a report of the death of Benjamin Franklin listed near the back under the "Deaths" column. It begins: "At Philadelphia, aged 84 years and 3 months, Benjamin Franklin, esq. L.L.D. and F.R.S. He was born in 1706..." continuing on with more on his life & concluding with a letter concerning the deat... See More  

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

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790  Near the back 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 Sea, which for their Singularity & Importance are worthy to be recorded." which b... See More  

Bunker Hill... Post Revolutionary War engraving...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1790  Certainly the prime piece is the very nice, full page engraved plate captioned: "View of Bunker's Hill" which is accompanied by a brief article which includes: "...very accurate & pretty drawing of Bunker's Hill, within the encampments of the Generals Howe and Clinton, and Charles Town, as it appeared after being... See More