Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #719212
December 28, 1674
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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. ... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...
Item #719041
December 01, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 1, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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. A... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...
Item #717197
January 19, 1668
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 19, 1668
* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
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 wa... See More
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
Item #709889
February 01, 1665
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, February 1, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar) - issue #23 (the last issue before becoming the London Gazette)
* 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. Bec... See More
Jewish prophet Sabbatai... Death count from the Great Plague...
Item #705072
July 26, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 26, 1666
* Sabbatai Zevi letter to the Hebrew community of Smyrna
* Ottoman Jewish mystic and rabbi - Izmir, Turkey
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had - great plague era
Of great significance is the front page Judaica item reading: "The Hebrews of this city of Smyrna have lately received a letter from Sabadai their Prophet, from his priso... See More
The Great Fire of London...
Item #704177
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
Jews in search of their new prophet (Sabbatai Zevi)... Jews celebrate a victory... The Great Plague...
Item #699495
March 08, 1665
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1665 (1666 in today's calendar)
* Very rare 17th century Jewish prophet mention
The back page has a report from Vienna noting in part: "The Jews in this city have made a publick jubilee, with great expressions of joy, upon the news they have brought them, of the success of their brethren in Asia against the Turk, which continues... See More
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... See More
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
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
France is in a state of ruin...
Item #695167
September 16, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1762
* Past Seven Years' War France
Page 4 has nearly a full column letter concerning the situation in the French & Indian War, beginning: "Is not France reduced to the lowest ebb of riches and power? Are not her fleets almost totally destroyed, and her marine in a state of weakness & disorder...Are not her finances exhaus... See More
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
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
Death report from Great Plague of 1666... Ships for the New World...
Item #679627
August 13, 1666
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 13, 1666
* Among earliest of newspapers to be had
* Deaths 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.
The front page has a report from Norwich noting the week's death toll: "The account of our bill of Mortality for this last week r... See More
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
A skirmish in North Carolina from the French & Indian War...
Item #676500
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1754 Among the articles in this issue are: "Description of a Remarkable Venomous Insect found in South America"; an article concerning a form of sun dial with an illustration of it; "Of the Junction of Asia and America" which begins: "The termination & position of the N.E. parts of Asia, and the N.W. parts of A... See More
From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
Item #215833
THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England. This is the world's oldest continuously published English language newspaper. Founded in 1665, this issue is from the earliest years of its existence and from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive.&nbs... See More
Oldest newspaper in the world... From the decade after the Great Plague...
Item #201325
LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue from the decade after the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Printed on high quality rag paper. Very nice condition.
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