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709342

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

Item #709342

December 05, 1670

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 5, 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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709037

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

Item #709037

January 30, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 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 c... See More  

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708940

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

Item #708940

October 31, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 31, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* From 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 i... See More  

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$30.00
708908

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

Item #708908

August 10, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 10, 1684



* 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  

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$42.00
708897

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

Item #708897

July 03, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1684



* 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, th... See More  

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$42.00
708896

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #708896

January 15, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 15, 1673



* 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  

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708740

Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...

Item #708740

January 03, 1715

THE POST BOY, London, Jan. 3, 1715 



* Rare & early 18th century issue

* Nice masthead engravings for display

* Unique gift idea for that history buff




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 Europ... See More  

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$33.00
708411

Cherokee Indians, & other concerns...

Item #708411

March 16, 1762

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 16, 1762 



* Early Native Americans

* Cherokees - Indians




Inside has a report headed: "America" from Charleston beginning: "Last Saturday the Little Carpenter & other Cherokees who came with him to ratify the treaty...". Also four additional reports datelined from New York & one from Philadelphia.

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inc... See More  

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$33.00
708399

Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...

Item #708399
* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era

* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff




(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More  

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$82.00
708363

The invasion and capture of Martinique, with the treaty...

Item #708363

March 23, 1762

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 23, 1762  



* Invasion of Martin Martinique

* Seven Years' War - West Indies




Inside has four pages taken up with a fine & detailed account of the invasion of Martinique, part of the Seven Years' War. Included are the: "Articles of Capitulation of the Citadel of Fort Royal in the Island of Martinico, the 4th of February, 1762" with all 19... See More  

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$39.00
708115

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

Item #708115

December 10, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 10, 1685



* 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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708112

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

Item #708112

June 02, 1670

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 2, 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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708064

Original London Gazette newspaper from 1667...

Item #708064

August 22, 1667

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1667



* 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  

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708063

Relating to the French & Indian War...

Item #708063

November 17, 1761

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 17, 1761  



* French and Indian War



Page 2 has a brief item headed: "America" with a New York dateline, noting: "There is an expedition fleet getting ready...destined for the West Indies. We have near 5000 of General Amherst's troops encamped in an island about ten miles from hence, and about 40 sail of transports in the river that a... See More  

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$31.00
707456

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #707456

November 13, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 13, 1673



* 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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707201

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

Item #707201

October 12, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 12, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* 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 17th century, this is complete as a s... See More  

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707200

Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

Item #707200

October 26, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 26, 1674



* 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  

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707011

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #707011

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated June 17, 1758, July 22, 1760, April 5, 1768, June 2, 1772 and March 17, 1772. 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 very nice ... See More  

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$72.00
707004

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #707004

October 16, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 16, 1673



* 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
706942

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

Item #706942

July 24, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 24, 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  

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706874

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

Item #706874

July 02, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1674



* 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, th... See More  

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706873

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

Item #706873

July 06, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 6, 1674



* 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, th... See More  

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706771

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #706771

September 08, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 8, 1673



* 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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706770

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #706770

October 27, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 27, 1673



* 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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706694

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

Item #706694

October 23, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 23, 1673



* 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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706665

Map of Italy... Comets...

Item #706665
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1742  Perhaps the best item in this issue is the very nice full page: "Map of Italy" which shows the various borders of the states at that time, including Tuscany, Naples, Ecclesiastical State, Milan, Savoy, Venice, and more. Also included with the maps are Corsica, Sardinia, a portion of Sicily, as well as portions of France (includin
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$88.00
706647

Over 295 years old...

Item #706647

October 11, 1729

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1729



* 18th Century original

* Over 295 years old



This newspaper is 293 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe, with interesting advertisements as well.

This title is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Complete with 4 pages, measuring about
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706532

Early newspaper from 1746 Amsterdam...

Item #706532

June 28, 1746

LES ETATS DE HOLLANDE [The States of Holland], June 28, 1746 



* Rare 18th century title

* Nice masthead




An interesting, little newspaper from this Dutch city, printed in French, featuring an engraving in the middle of the masthead. At the back is the: "Suite Des Nouvelles d' Amsterdam" which would seem to be a supplemental sheet.

Six pages, 6 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, never-t... See More  

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706488

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

Item #706488

June 30, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 30, 1701



* 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  

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706467

France anxious to remain a friend of the new United States...

Item #706467

May 18, 1784

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 18, 1784  Page 2 has several reports concerning America including: "...the Court of France continues...to express the warmest sentiments of friendship & attachment towards the United States...that the Marquis de la Fayette is indefatigable in his endeavours to render services to the States..." with other reports as well.

Eight pages, 8 1/... See More  

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706403

A title rarely offered...

Item #706403

May 13, 1732

THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, May 13, 1732



* Rare 18th century publication



An early and uncommon title from England. Although the news is mostly European there are two bits from America: "Col. Phipps, a native of, and resident in New England, is appointed Lieutenant Governor of the province of the Massachusetts Bay..." with the decease of Jonathan Belcher. A... See More  

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706379

Reflecting upon the war in America...

Item #706379

December 13, 1781

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 13, 1781 



* Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century

* From The Enemy




The front page has 2 columns taken up with a letter: "To the People of Great Britain" much of which comments on the situation in America and the Revolutionary War.

Nearly 4 pages of reports from the "House of Commons" also include some discussion of the American ... See More  

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706144

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...

Item #706144

October 18, 1677

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 18, 1677



* 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  

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705912

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

Item #705912

November 10, 1720

THE POST-BOY, London, Nov. 10, 1720 



* Nice masthead engravings

* Early 18th century original




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, about 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches in nice displayable condition.... See More  

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705371

Ten London newspapers from the 1790's...

Item #705371

May 04, 1795

(10) THE SUN and THE TIMES were two of the more famous & successful of British newspapers in the late 18th century. The Times remains one of the iconic papers of the world, having begun in 1788 and is still printing today. It was the first newspaper to have "Times" in the title, since lending its name to innumerable newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Here is a lot of ten issu... See More  

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705111

Battle of Buda (Budapest)... One month prior to the historic fall of Buda!

Item #705111

August 05, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 5, 1686



* The Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest)

* Holy League vs. Ottoman Empire - Hungary

* The Fall of Buda approx. one month away




Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the earl... See More  

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705108

Battle of Buda (Budapest)... Buda about to fall!

Item #705108

September 06, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686



* Buda (modern day Budapest) about to fall!

* Quite historic w/ considerable details




Contains lengthy reports regarding the Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest), fought between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire. Too much information to describe. See images for portions of the coverage. Due to the early date, it is quite hard to find conte... See More  

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$145.00
704695

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1672...

Item #704695

May 09, 1672

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 9, 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, measuring... See More  

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704602

First lottery in America... Electricity experiments...

Item #704602
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1745  A feature of this issue is a terrific, three page graphic representation of the: "Situation of his Majesty's Fleet & the Combined fleets of France and Spain in the Mediterranean...when Adm. Mathews made the Signal to engage the enemy..." showing the various positions of the ships (see photos). This is highly unus
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$77.00
704440

London from 1799...

Item #704440

January 01, 1799

THE SUN, London, England, 1799  A fine issue of a typical late 18th century newspaper, the top of the masthead con containing a decorative, red-inked tax stamp. Much news of the day and ads as well.

Four pages, good condition. 

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704435

The great Philadelphia State House print...

Item #704435
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1752  Despite the 48 pages of text within this issue the prime content is certainly the full page plate captioned: "A View of the State House in Philadelphia" which would later be known as Independence Hall.

This is a print of this famous building 24 years before it would become much more famous. It is one of the earliest prints of ... See More  

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704432

The publisher was jailed for what he printed...

Item #704432
THE NORTH BRITON, London, July 14, 1770  This was a radical newspaper from the 18th century, very much associated with the name John Wilkes. Wilkes published the issues #1 thru 46 (this is issue #172).

Issue number 45 (April 23, 1763) is the most famous issue of the paper. It criticized a royal speech in which King George III praised the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War. Wilke... See More  

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704431

A short-lived 18th century title...

Item #704431

March 03, 1752

THE ADVENTURER, London, England, March 3, 1753  An uncommon, essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. This is issue #34.

While each issue varies, common contributors included John Hawkesworth and Samuel Johnson.

A decorative embellishment at the top of the front page. 

Six pa... See More  

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704430

It satirized the vices & follies of the fashionable...

Item #704430

February 01, 1753

THE WORLD, London, England, Feb. 1, 1753  This is an interesting, six page newspaper that only existed for four years. It's focus was satirizing the vices and follies of the fashionable world rather than reporting the news of the day. 

Six pages, 7 by 11 inches, very light damp stain to an upper corner, nice condition.

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$34.00
704429

Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...

Item #704429

June 03, 1709

THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead June 3, 1709.

This newspaper existed for less than 4 years. Readers were invited to send in questions on any subject whatsoever, and the e... See More  

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$43.00
704421

Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...

Item #704421

August 17, 1751

THE RAMBLER, London, Aug. 17, 1751  An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson".

While working on the Dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodical ... See More  

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$25.00
704327

A newspaper from 1666, before the Great London Fire & during the Great Plague...

Item #704327

June 11, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 11, 1666  A very early issue of this famous newspaper, the oldest continually published English language in the world. It began one year prior in 1665 and still exists today.

Not only reports from London and the rest of England, but there are from The Hague, Amsterdam & elsewhere in Europe. This issue was published several months before the Great London ... See More  

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704262

Very first of the advice column newspapers...

Item #704262

March 01, 1692

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 1, 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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704248

First session of Parliament on the union of England and Scotland...

Item #704248

October 27, 1707

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 27, 1707  A very historic issue as the front page reports on the very first session of Parliament of the newly-created Parliament of Great Britain which occurred on October 23. The union of England and Scotland was official several months previous by the ratification of the Acts of Union involving both England and Scotland.

The front page reports from Wes... See More  

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$225.00
704168

The Queen creates a formal postal system between England & the American colonies...

Item #704168

August 29, 1710

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 29, 1710  The back page contains considerable detail on what is likely a very significant event in the creation of a formal postal system between England and the American colonies.

The report includes: "Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to direct, that a monthly correspondence be established between this kingdom and her dominions on the continent of ... See More  

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$175.00
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