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722749

Liberty Bell is erected in Philadelphia...

Item #722749
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1753  Near the back is a terrific--yet inconspicuous--report which is part of various news items under the heading: "America" and dateline of Philadelphia, June 7.
It reads: "Last week was raised and fixed, in the State-House Steeple, the great bell, weighing 2080 lb. cast here, with this inscription, 'Proclaim liberty th... See More  

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722485

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

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September 29, 1670

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 29, 1670



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* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century 

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722362

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...

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June 21, 1675

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 21, 1675



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* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

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722292

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

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July 16, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 16, 1674



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722280

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

Item #722280
* 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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722155

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

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July 31, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 31, 1684



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722132

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

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June 12, 1788

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  

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721945

Interesting publication from the 17th century...

Item #721945

June 17, 1681

THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, June 17, 1681  



* From the 17th century

* Rare variant publication




This was a fiercely anti-Catholic newspaper, created during the height of the "Popish Plot" hysteria (1678-1681), a fabricated conspiracy theory widely believed at the time, that alleged a Catholic plot to assassinate King Charles ... See More  

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721764

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

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February 17, 1770

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  

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721562

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1681...

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July 21, 1681

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 21, 1681



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721082

Over 295 years old...

Item #721082

November 18, 1729

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 18, 1729



* 18th Century original

* Over 296 years old



This newspaper is 296 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 a a single sheet, measuring ab
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720849

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

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December 29, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 29, 1684



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

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720649

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

Item #720649

October 01, 1775

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England October, 1775  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 CONGRESS". See for portions. This is followed by a number of letters from notables of the Revolutionary War including one from General Lee (at Bost... See More  

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719839

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

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May 23, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 23, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* From the turn of the 18th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff




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719622

A displayable 18th century newspaper...

Item #719622

September 13, 1716

THE POST BOY, London, Sept. 13, 1716 



* Rare title w/ nice masthead

* Early 18th century original 


* Partial red tax stamp on the back



One of the nicer mastheads of the 18th century as it features two handsome engravings (see). Various news reports from Europe. The back page is mostly filled with advertisements and notices.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper, measures 8 1/4 by... See More  

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719558

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1686...

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July 12, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 12, 1686



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719557

Original London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

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August 17, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

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719212

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

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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




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719041

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

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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




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718821

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

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March 19, 1673

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 19, 1673



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718162

License needed to be a peddler...

Item #718162

May 17, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686  



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

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Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddler.

The remainder of the ftpg. and most of the back page are taken up with other reports from Europe, plus there are s... See More  

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718116

Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...

Item #718116
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
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718090

Letters from Charleston, Jamaica, and Nova Scotia...

Item #718090
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1749  Over half a pg. has a: "Copy of a Letter from one of the Settlers in Nova Scotia dated Chebucto Harbour, July 28, 1749". Over half a pg. has: "Extracts of Some Letters from Carolina" datelined "Charles-Town" (Charleston) with news from that colony. There is also: "The Humble Address & Representati
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717566

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...

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September 21, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 21, 1668



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

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717422

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...

Item #717422

August 01, 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




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717417

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

Item #717417

July 03, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 3, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century

* Great gift idea for that history buff




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717326

Map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...

Item #717326
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776  This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.

Included are two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pages.

Also reported here is a: "D
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717197

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1668...

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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




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716607

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...

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June 21, 1677

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 21, 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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716214

The calm before the storm... A letter of thanks from Boston...

Item #716214

June 08, 1767

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767  



* Uncommon publication

* The calm before the storm



Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few ye... See More  

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716072

One of the earliest appearances...

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

Item #716072
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  

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715841

From the American Revolutionary War era...

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April 24, 1779

THE LONDON EVENING POST, April 24, 1779



* American Revolutionary War era

* 18th century - from The Enemy




Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.

I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this i... See More  

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715671

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

Item #715671
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  

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715091

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

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September 24, 1674

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Hold something in your hand from the 17th century

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715002

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1679...

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February 26, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 26, 1679



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* 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 the case with most newspapers of the 17th centur... See More  

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714128

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

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August 28, 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  

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713822

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

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September 18, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* From the turn of the 18th century

* Unique gift idea for that history buff




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713458

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

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October 30, 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  

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713457

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

Item #713457

July 07, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 7, 1701



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

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




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713129

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

Item #713129

September 25, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 8, 1684



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff




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712996

Only published for four years...

Item #712996

April 21, 1736

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  

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712263

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...

Item #712263

September 25, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 25, 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, ... See More  

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712243

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

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August 17, 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  

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711770

Washington's state-of-the-union address... Original bindings with wrappers...

Item #711770
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 



* Washington's State of the Union Address

* John Wesley's trip to Savannah, Georgia

* In original blue outer wrappers (very rare)




Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-o... See More  

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709995

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

Item #709995
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  

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709987

Two European maps...

Item #709987
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1758  The prime features of this issue are the two maps, one being a full page plate titled: "A Map of the Rhine Between Wesel & Duseldorp..." (see), and the other a foldout map measuring 8 by 10 1/2 inches titled "A Complete Chart of the Coast of France from Ostend, to Cape Finisterra, including the Opposite Coast of the British Chan... See More  

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709896

Rare 18th century British title with the original outer wrappers...

Item #709896

August 01, 1798

THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1798  This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are worn at the edges  with some loss at the spine (see).

The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles included are: "Emigration to America Considered" "Wallace's Essay on the Manufactures of Ireland" "Mrs... See More  

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709889

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  

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707383

Very first of the advice column newspapers...

Item #707383

March 15, 1692

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 15, 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 stra... See More  

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707375

American government is broke... Huddy/Asgill Affair...

Item #707375

September 26, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782  Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are returned empty handed." Also a letter from New York: "People here in general talk much of peace...I fear it will be patc... See More  

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