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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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* 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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