An early 1733 London newspaper...

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Oct. 24, 1733  



* Forty-two years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War

* Red tax stamp at the bottom of the front page



A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London with a red stamp at the bottom right corner, and the back page entirely taken up with advertisements.

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 20, 1670



* 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  

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

THE POST-BOY, London, Oct. 11, 1718  This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English news, advertisements, & legal notices.
A prime &

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 8, 1671



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands

* Great 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 was ... See More  

The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 19, 1667  



* One of the earliest of English newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Unique gist idea foe 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.

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Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782  This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. 

An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It no... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 16, 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. As wa... See More  

Historically impactful new laws enacted, "favoring" the slaves...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 12, 1788  



* Slavery on the Island of Jamaica 

* Revisions to current slave laws 

* Still legal but with certain exceptions

* Early movement towards eventual abolition 



Page 6 has a historically significant report from Jamaica beginning: "Our slave laws have been revised & consolidated & several regulations made in favou... See More  

Men to set the boundary line between New York & New Jersey...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1770  Almost the entire front page is taken up with a report headed: "The History of Dueling", being a review of a book.

The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" concerning several men chosen as commissioners: "...for settling the boundary line between the Colonies of New York and New Jersey, met at Hartford...... See More  

The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770  This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Rev... See More  

Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777  Certainly the most  significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have received the melancholy accounts that General Burgoyne and his army have been... See More  

Congress rejects the Conciliatory Plan... Much on America... John Hancock is married...

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England October, 1775  



* Conciliatory plan with the American colonies

* Continental Congress rejects the offer 

* Prelude to the American Revolutionary War



Over 2 pages area taken up with the document--signed in type by John Hancock--in which the Continental Congress rejects the conciliation plan of Lord North. The document is headed: "CONTINENTAL ... See More  

A displayable 18th century newspaper...

THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 13, 1716 This was one of the prominent early newspapers published in London during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
It began publication in 1695, & was a single-sheet folio newspaper, printed on both sides, carrying a mix of foreign news (especially European wars, treaties, and royal affairs), English news, advertisements, & legal notices.
A prime & dis

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 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  

Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782  



* Lord Charles Cornwallis

* General George Washington

* Surrender at Yorktown - Virginia



This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. 

An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had th... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 1, 1698



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* 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 ... See More  

The Battle of Long Island, with a map... Patrick Henry...

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776  This issue is filled with a great wealth of notable content concerning the Revolutionary War, however the prime piece here is the nice foldout map titled: "Sketch of the Country Illustrating the late Engagement in Long Island".
The map measures 8 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches & shows the region from Amboy in New Jersey to "Hamsted Plains" and a bit beyond,
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One of the earliest appearances...

Ben Franklin's historic/collectible essay: "The morals of Chess"...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1787 



* Benjamin Franklin - Morals of Chess

* re. U.S. Constitution - George Washington



The most notable content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals Of Chess, By Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia", which takes nearly two pages. The article begins: "The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable q... See More  

Letter regarding the poor by Ben Franklin... Engraving of the Corsican chief Pascal Paoli...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1768 



* Ben Franklin letter regarding the poor

* Engraving of Pascal Paoli of Corsica



Taking nearly two pages (156-157) is a letter: "Hardheartedness to the Poor Considered" which was written by Ben Franklin specifically for this publication. As was typical of Franklin, it was signed using one of his many pseudonyms: "Medius&q... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 28, 1701



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* At the turn of the 18th century - unique gift idea



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 17t... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 30, 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  

Only published for four years...

THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736  



* Very rare publication

* Early 18th century British original



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 Ch... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1685



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, t... See More  

News reports from "America"

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 30, 1786  Page 2 has nearly a full column headed: "America" which begins with a new astronomy-related theory relating to the Aurora Borealis. This is followed by various reports from Boston.

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.  Red tax stamp at the bottom of page 2. 

Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759  Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More