Historic Newspapers: Search Results

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 6, 1686

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
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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 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 17, 1677

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 3, 1675

• 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 - 351 years old

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 6

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 21, 1684

• 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 (342 years old)

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 6

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 9, 1675

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 27, 1676

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 17, 1672

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 14, 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 the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 11, 1669

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
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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 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 25, 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 the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 27, 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. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 1674

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
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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 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. May 25, 1676

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 13, 1685

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
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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 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 21, 1676

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 1, 1667

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
• 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, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 6, 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 the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 27, 1652. Pages 7, 8, and 9 of this extraordinarily rare newsbook feature the complete twelve-article text of the Treaty of Jamestown under the heading: “Articles agreed on and concluded at James City in Virginia, for the surrendering and settling of that Plantation under the obedience and Government of the Commonwealth of England…”. Concluding with its official sign-off on March 12, 1651 [1652 using today’s calendar], this publication represents what

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 15, 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. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 8, 1671

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, June 25, 1697

• Very rare 17th century publication

This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century we have had the pleasure to offer, with the content relating much to the title.  The back page has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city.
Complete as a single sheet issue, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, archival mend across the central fold where previously separated, 8 1/2 by 14 inches, good

THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 3, 1681/2

• Rare 17th century publication
• Protestants versus the Catholics

This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in government.
News is entirely from England & Scotland, with most of a column taken up with advertisements.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.

Background: This specific issue of The Impartial Protestant Mercury

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 25, 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 4, 1679

• Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
• Hold something original in your hands from the 17th century
• 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 century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10

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
• 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, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

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 II. It had a short life before being suppressed.
Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The Popish Courant" of the same

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 20, 1667 (1668 by today's calendar)

• One of the earliest of English newspapers to be had
• Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
• Back during the Great Plague & pre London fire era

This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day.
There are various news reports of the day from cities throughout Europe, each report with its own dateline.
Complete as a single sheet

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 13, 1667

• 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.
There are various news reports of the day from cities throughout Europe, each report with its own dateline.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 3/4 by 11 inches, nice

THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, Jan. 28, 1680/1 (1681 by today's calendar).

• 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 II. It had a short life before being suppressed.
Attached at the back is a single sheet headed: "The

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 21, 1681

• 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 was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

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
• Unique gift idea for the history buff in your life

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 6 1/2

NOUVELLES ORDINAIRES, Paris, France, November 16, 1641

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The heading translates to: "Special News"."
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. The 'Gazette' was published for the wealthy, while the

ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Nov. 28, 1693  This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. It was done in question/answer format.
The back page has an advertisement for the book: "The Tryals of Several Quakers for Great Misdemeanors before a Court of Quakers, ate the Sessions held at Philadelphia in Pensilvania, the 9th, 10th and 12th days of December, 1692".
A single sheet printed on

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 22, 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 stranger --anonymously--& that readers would be titillated by the exchange.
It proved to be a success as he was

THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Dec. 17, 1681  A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old style type, making it great for framing, particularly with the over 340 year-old date clearly visible in the dateline.
The most intriguing aspect of this issue is the imprint at the bottom of the back page: "London, Printed for Joanna Brome, at the Gun in S. Paul's Church-yard."
This is one of the

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 10, 1666  A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging and also from the year of the Great London Fire.
The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting. A front page item from Falmouth notes: "The Anne of London came into this harbor April 30 from Jamaica laden with Tobacco, Indigo and Hides...they were chaced by two Pickaroons for some time, till mistaking her for a Fregat by reason of her

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 27, 1666  This is the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still printing today. Obviously this is a very early issue, being issue #90.
This was the time of the Great Plague which was ravishing much of Europe, England being no exception.
The back page has a report from the Hague which makes reference to it with: "Our fleet still keeps the sea, though at the present in an ill condition by reason of

LONDON GAZETTE, London, Oct. 3, 1667  An early issue of this world famous newspaper which began in 1665 and still publishes today.
The front page has two items noting in part: "...Several merchants touched here and are again put to sea, all of them bound for New England, the Royal Exchange only excepted...". Also: 
"Yesterday arrived at St. Lucars our expected ships from New Spain, and in them about seven or eight millions of pieces of eight to the great encouragement of trade which was before

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 28, 1670  The top of the front page has a report from Vienna noting: "The Jews have offered great sums of money to the Emperor to dispence with his order for their banishment, or at least to give leave that a considerable number of them may be permitted to continue here, but have effected nothing and are consequently preparing to be gone within the time prescribed having already taken care to remove their Synagogue."
The back page has a brief item mentioning

GAZETTE, Paris, France, Feb. 2, 1641  (date listed at the bottom of the back page).

• Earliest newspaper in your collection?

This title was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. All the text is in French with the first letter in the title containing embellishments. An ornate letter begins the first paragraph on the front page.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 6 1/2 inches, in great

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 26, 1692

• Rare 17th century publication

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 stranger --anonymously--& that readers would be titillated by the exchange.
It proved to be

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1666

• The great plague era
• London fire report

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 newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.
Page 2 contains a brief report with a "Westminster" dateline of September 28,

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Jan. 25, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar).

• Extremely early & RARE publication
• Rise of the self-proclaimed messiah Sabbatai Zev
• Jewish - Jews - Judaica

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 ravaging Europe at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1

GAZETTE DE LONDRES, March 14, 1677  This is a rare issue of the French edition of the very famous "London Gazette", obviously printed for the French-speaking residents of London, This is only the 5th or 6th such French language edition we have encountered in our 50+ years.
Of special note is we were able to pair this issue up with the corresponding issue of the LONDON GAZETTE printed in London, with the same date of March 14, 1677.
Both are complete as single sheet issues, 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

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
• 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, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4

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, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with

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. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 28, 1683  The back page has a bit concerning Richard Rumbold, who was executed for involvement in the Rye House Plot two years later.
But he has a notable American connection. His scaffold speech included the statement: "... none comes into the world with a saddle on his back, neither any booted and spurred to ride him...". These words were quoted during the discussions on the definition of treason at the American Constitutional Convention in 1787, and also by

THE OBSERVATOR, London, March 19, 1683

• Rare publication w/ Woman publisher
• Hold something from the 17th century in your hands

This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is that the imprint at the bottom of the back page

NOUVELLES, Paris, France, Oct. 20, 1641

• Earliest newspaper in your collection?

The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News". This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu.  The first letter of the title and the text are very ornate. All text