John Floyer appointed Secretary of New-England...
Item #670108
May 24, 1715
THE POST-BOY, London, May 24, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The back page has a brief report mentioning America: "John Floyer, Esq; is appointed Secretary of New-England, in the room of Isaac Addington, lately deceas'd."
A single sheet newspaper, 8 1/2 by 14 inches, scattered foxing, two handsome engravings in the masthead. Nice c... See More
Very rare variant title to celebrate the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #669849
February 03, 1713
PAX, PAX; OR, A PACIFICK POST BOY, London, February 3, 1712/13 A very rare, variant title of the "Post-Boy" newspaper, the change in title [Peace, Peace] due to the Treaty of Utrecht just agreed upon. The Treaty of Utrecht was essentially a series of treaties involving various European countries which put an end to the War of Spanish Succession. The agreement noted in this issue wa... See More
Set of five different mastheads for the same title...
Item #666764
May 21, 1715
THE POST BOY, London Here is an interesting set of five different issues dating from 1706, 1715, 1719, 1729 and 1734.
* Rare & early 18th century issues (5)
* Nice masthead engravings (different)
As was often the case newspapers which existed over 30 years the masthead would often change, sometimes subtly. Here is a set with each masthead being slightly different, the earliest 2 w... See More
A displayable newspaper...
Item #666580
July 07, 1716
THE POST BOY, London, July 7, 1716
* Rare title w/ nice masthead
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 14 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...
Item #660360
July 16, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, July 16, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
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 Europe while most of the back page is taken up with ads.
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See the displayable front page from the 18th century...
Item #659981
December 31, 1720
THE POST-BOY, London, December 31, 1720
* Nice masthead engravings
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, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.
Handsome & early newspaper for display...
Item #655256
June 01, 1714
THE POST BOY, London, England, June 1, 1714
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
The front of the issue has a dateline Petersburg in which they were experienced such a sudden thaw that earlier in the day, they crossed the Nerva by carriages but by evening they crossed by boat.
From Hague, "...the Court was under a great Consternation, because that Pr... See More
The Treaty of Utrecht (France and Portugal)...
Item #652006
THE POST-BOY, London, May 16, 1713 * Peace of Utrecht - treaty
* War of the Spanish Succession
This issue begins with: "The TREATY of Peace Between his Most Christian Majesty and his Royal Highness of SAVOY, Concluded at Utrecht, April 11, 1713.
This was one of the treaties of Utrecht. The Treaty of Utrecht was an historic agreement among various European powers, with France bei... See More
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. The generic photo shows what the newspaper looks like when in good condition.
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #649264
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649232
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
A handsome newspaper... grave digger arrested...
Item #642933
April 01, 1718
THE POST BOY, London, April 1, 1718 A handsome issue with the two nice, detailed engravings in the masthead. The backpage contains an article "On Saturday Night the Assizes ended at Kingston, where 15 Persons received Sentence of Death... The Grave-Digger of S. Saviours, who was convicted of stealing dead Bodies out of their Graves, was fined 40 s. and two Years Imprisonment..."
T... See More
A handsome newspaper... ships sailing to America...
Item #642863
January 01, 1718
THE POST BOY, London, January 1, 1718 A handsome issue with the two nice, detailed engravings in the masthead. The front page contains an article from Madrid pertaining to the current health condition of the King and that he had also just celebrated his 36th birthday.
Reports from Dartmouth provides information of ships Friendship, Mary, Partridge and Amity which had sailed to or from Ameri... See More
Nice item on Sir Christopher Wren...
Item #642857
September 08, 1716
THE POST BOY, Sept. 8, 1716
* Sir Christopher Wren replaced
* Displayable masthead
Near the top of the back page is a very significant item on the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. The report reads: "Christopher Wren, Esq., is removed from being Clerk of his Majesty's Works, and is succeeded by John Mercer Esq., formerly belonging to Mr. How's Office, as pay-master o... See More
Death of the Queen's occultist, an itinerant quack...
Item #639180
May 26, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, May 26, 1715
* Rare & early 18th century issue
* Nice masthead engravings
* William Read death
* Occultist - itinerant quack
A handsome issue with the two nice, detailed engravings in the masthead. The back page has a brief item: "The same day, Sir William Read, his Majesty's Ocultist in Chief, died at Rochester; he was the most expert of all those... See More
Dated in 1710...
Displayable newspaper very early in the 18th century...
Item #570733
THE POST BOY, London, England, 1710 This newspaper ranks among the more displayable titles from the eighteenth century, and is very early as well. The masthead features two engravings in the corners, one of a mounted newsboy trumpeting the news, and the other of an angelic figure doing the same.A single sheet newspaper containing various news reports from Europe with part of the back page ... See More
Displayable newspaper very early in the 18th century...
Item #565303
THE POST BOY, London, England, 1711-1714 This newspaper ranks among the more displayable titles from the eighteenth century, and is very early as well. The masthead features two engravings in the corners, one of a mounted newsboy trumpeting the news, and the other of an angelic figure doing the same.A single sheet newspaper containing various news reports from Europe with part of the back ... See More
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #559396
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
Holiday Carrier's Address....
Item #206698
January 09, 1826
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Jan. 9, 1826 The front page has: " The Post Boy To The Patrons Of The N.H. Patriot & State Gazette". Bit of lite fold wear and two minor foxing spots in this content, spine is a bit irregular, occasional foxing.
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #120160
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures about 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #180039
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. The generic photo shows what the newspaper looks like when in good condition.
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