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702882

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

Item #702882

August 18, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 18, 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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702795

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

Item #702795

May 16, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 16, 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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$33.00
702794

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

Item #702794

April 03, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 3, 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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$32.00
702544

Convicts shipped off to America... Oglethorpe before founding Georgia...

Item #702544

March 13, 1728

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1728 (1729 by today's calendar) 



* Early James Oglethorpe

* Convicts to America




Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific item noting: "Also the same day nine felons convicts, eight men and one woman, were brought from Oxford City to the Oxford-Arms at Holborn Bridge, and from thence carry'd down the river and put on board a shi... See More  

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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$185.00
701198

A large & decorative masthead... Avoiding taxation...

Item #701198

January 02, 1722

THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Jan. 2, 1722 



* Great masthead engraving

* Very rare publication




A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the last sentence from the previous issue.

This was done by several periodicals during this period to avoid the tax on newspapers. This fo... See More  

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$68.00
700523

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

Item #700523

September 09, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 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 ... See More  

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$32.00
698007

A title we rarely offer...

Item #698007

January 30, 1735

THE FREE BRITON, London, Jan. 30, 1735 



* Rare publication...  18th century original... 



We rarely find issues of this title which lasted for less than six years. The entire issue is taken up with: "Continuation of the Lord Bacon's Defence of the Lord Burleigh".

Complete as a single sheet issue, very decorative first letter on the front page and a partial red i... See More  

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$60.00
697847

Publishing of Sir Isaac Newton's landmark work...

Item #697847

February 09, 1720

THE POST-BOY, London, February 9, 1720  A nice single sheet newspaper with two decorative engravings in the masthead.

The front page includes a brief yet significant notice that: "This Day is publish'd, Sir Isaac Newton's Opticks; or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light", which remains a landmark work in the history of science.

Oth... See More  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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$78.00
697842

Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...

Item #697842

August 31, 1713

THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 31, 1713  This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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$56.00
697763

One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...

Item #697763

January 04, 1729

THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Jan. 4, 1729  See the photos for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slaying a dragon.

The content is entirely European. The back page feat... See More  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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$135.00
697762

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #697762

May 07, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 1743  This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short y... See More  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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$186.00
697602

Battle of Dettingen: last time a British King led troops into battle...

Item #697602
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1743 



* Battle of Dettingen

* King George II

* Last British monarch

* to lead army in battle




Much on the Battle of Dettington - the
last time that a British monarch, George II, personally led his troops into battle (see images).

One of the article is titled: "Objections to Mr. Yate's Theory of Comets" which include
... See More  

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$68.00
697514

Two nice engravings in the masthead...

Item #697514

December 10, 1746

THE LONDON COURANT, England, Dec. 10, 1746 



* Jacobite Rebellion era

* Nice masthead engravings




The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.

Various news from Europe with much of the back page taken up with advertisements.

Complete as a single sheet issue, wear at the bottom affects part of the back page impr... See More  

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$38.00
697215

Foldout map of France... Canada content...

Item #697215
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747 



* Foldout map of France



Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled in the cartouche: "FRANCE With Its Acquired Territories In Germany, and the Netherlands...".

This map shows considerable detail including a close-up view of the harbor & town of Toulon. The map also shows the so
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$150.00
697098

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #697098

April 30, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston,  April 30, 1743  This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.

As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", th... See More  

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$198.00
697093

Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...

Item #697093

November 23, 1713

THE EXAMINER, London, Nov. 23, 1713 



* Rare 18th century publication



This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More  

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$56.00
697042

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

Item #697042

March 10, 1725

THE POST-BOY, London, March 10, 1725



* 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.

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$33.00
696721

News from nearly 300 years ago...

Item #696721

September 23, 1727

MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Sept. 23, 1727  



* Rare 18th century title

* Red tax stamp




A quite rare title containing a wide variety of news of the day. Obviously much news from London, including a bit noting that: "Several scaffolds erected against the coronation have been demolished by the surveyors o the works, not being substantially built." Another item notes ... See More  

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$48.00
695917

Foldout map of Eastern Europe...

Item #695917
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1739 Map Only



* Foldout map of Eastern Europe

* 18th century original




Nice foldout map of Eastern Europe showing what would seem to be portions of Ukraine, Turkey, and vicinity (see photos). This is only the second fold-out map offered in Gentleman's Magazines.

Although it is missing small sections of the top corners, has a small p
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$35.00
693183

References to the Jacobite Rebellion...

Item #693183

November 12, 1746

THE DAILY GAZETTEER OR, LONDON ADVERTISER, November 12, 1746  In the masthead is printed: "A Vigorous War; Or, Glorious Peace".

The front page has a detailed article: "Considerations on Convoys for the Trade of Portugal, the Straights, Africa, the West-Indies, Virginia and other of the Northern Colonies." A brief front page item references the Jacobite Rebellion with: &qu... See More  

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$57.00
693064

One shilling to view the American rattlesnakes...

Item #693064

October 13, 1729

THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, England, Oct, 13, 1729  The back page has an interesting, illustrated notice of "Two Rattle Snakes" on exhibition at the Blue-Coat Coffee House. The lengthy description begins: "Taken by two Indians on the mountains of America, they are near ten foot long, of a large thickness and of many colors..." with more. There is a one shilling admission t... See More  

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693059

John Hart remains as colonial governor of Maryland.,,

Item #693059

February 08, 1715

THE POST BOY, London, England, Feb. 8, 1714-5 (1715 by today's calendar)  



* John Hart (colonial administrator)

* Royal Governor of Maryland

* Nice masthead engravings




The top of page 3 has: "The 4th of this instant February, his Majesty was graciously pleased (upon an humble petition of the Hon. Benedict-Leonard Calvert, Esq; the next Protestant heir to the Proprietorship o... See More  

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691758

Defending the criticisms of Jews...

Item #691758
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1731  This is just the third issue of this extremely successful magazine. Several editions of the first several issues were printed in the early 1730's so as to provide complete sets to customers as the success of the magazine grew, and based on the note at the bottom of the title/contents page this is the "Third Edition".

Most notab... See More  

Item from Catalog 339 (released for February, 2024)

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$64.00
690711

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

Item #690711

November 11, 1700

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 11, 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 ... See More  

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$30.00
690466

Assassination of the Dey of Algiers...

Item #690466

July 13, 1710

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 13, 1710  The front page begins with a report from: "Algiers" which notes: "...the Dey of this Kingdom was shot in the Council House after he had reigned three years...The conspirators were only five Turks...the new government was in great confusion...the son-in-law remained with a small army in the field, but upon his march to force this place... See More  

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$87.00
690355

Early from Birmingham, England...

Item #690355
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL CORRESPONDENT, England, March 7, 1743 



* Uncommon publication

* 18th century original




It is rare to find British newspapers outside of London with such an early date. This is a nice newspaper with much news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe. The bottom of the front page has full red-inked tax stamp. The first letter in the ... See More  

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$67.00
690181

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #690181

April 28, 1744

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 28, 1744 



* Rare colonial periodical



This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even ... See More  

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$149.00
690086

Hanging of conspirators in the Jacobite Rebellion...

Item #690086

August 28, 1746

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 28, 1746  



* Jacobite rising - rebellion

* Executions of conspirators




Page 2 has a nice account of the hanging of Donald MacDonald, James Nicholson and Walter Ogilvie for their involvement in the Jacobite Rebellion which recently ended.

Great to have this report in a Scottish newspaper.

Complete in 4 pages, 8 by 10 1/4 inches, red tax sta... See More  

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$137.00
690076

Only published for four years...

Item #690076

September 01, 1737

THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, Sept. 1, 1737



* Very rare publication

* Early 18th century British original




This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years.

Page 2 has a report concerning a wrestling match neaer Oxford. Various other news reports from Europe.

Four pages, red tax stamp on the front page, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. A rare opportu... See More  

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$56.00
689735

One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...

Item #689735

August 16, 1729

THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1729 



* Rare 18th century publication

* Great masthead engraving




See the photos for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slay... See More  

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$138.00
689722

John Montgomerie appointed governor of New York & New Jersey...

Item #689722

September 26, 1727

THE POST-BOY, London, Sept. 26, 1727 



* NY Governor John Montgomerie

* Rare & early 18th century issue

* Nice masthead engravings




The front page has a report from London noting: "His Majesty has been pleased to appoint John Montgomery [Montgomerie] Esq. to be Captain-General and Governor in chief of the Province of New York in America, and the territories depending thereon...... See More  

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$89.00
689697

At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...

Item #689697
THE POST-BOY, London A lot of 5 issues of this early title each having some disfigurement which causes them to be in "2nd rate" condition. Years are 1710-1719 (1), 1720-1729 (2), and 1730-39 (2). Offered at less than half price.

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$145.00
689569

The Jacobite Rebellion...

Item #689569
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1746



* More on the Jacobite Rebellion



There is still content on the Jacobite Rebellion, with: "Rebels Tried at York". And near the back is half a page on: "Executed at York". Also a report from the: "Boston Gazette" in America concerning the troubles with France in Louisbourgh and Cape Breton, Cana
... See More  

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$62.00
689552

America's first successful newspaper...

Item #689552

April 17, 1740

THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740 



* Among the earliest of American newspapers to be had



This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only preceded by "Public Occurrances Both Foreign and Domestick" which published just a s... See More  

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$4,925.00
689254

Decorative Act of Parliament, 1747...

Item #689254

January 01, 1747

ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1747 



* 18th century original document



Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for the better securing the Payment of Shares of Prizes taken from the Enemy, to the Royal Hospital at Greenwich; and for preventing the Embezzlement of Goods and Stores belonging to the said Hospital."

A decorative... See More  

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$45.00
689189

Map of Barbados, Tobago & more...

Item #689189
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1749  Perhaps the best feature of this issue is the great title page engraving of the skyline of London from the mid-18th century, with St. Paul's Cathedral dominating.

Also of much interest is the half page map of the: "Islands of Tobago, Barbadoes, etc." with a related article. Also shown are St. Vincent, Granada, a portion of Trinidad &am... See More  

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$58.00
689160

Cape Breton & Louisbourgh in Canada...

Item #689160
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747  Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Directions to Make Cyder Exceeding French Wine" "Recipe to Present Sea Sickness" "Scheme to Tax Tickets for Plays, etc." and many more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with various news reports of the day, including an "Ex
... See More  

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$32.00
688870

Handsome, early, displayable newspaper from 1715...

Item #688870

June 09, 1715

THE POST BOY, London, June 9, 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.

M... See More  

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$33.00
688863

The Black Act, used to pursue the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin...

Item #688863

April 22, 1727

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 22, 1727 



* Highwayman Dick Turpin



The front page, all of page 2 and half of page 3 are taken up with essentially a re-stating of the 'Black Act' of 1723, which made poaching (commonly deer) a capital offense. It was this Act which was used to pursue the infamous Dick Turpin, before he turned to highway robbery.

Eight pages, nice condition.... See More  

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$48.00
688690

Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...

Item #688690

August 19, 1713

THE EXAMINER, London, Aug. 10, 1713 



* Rare 18th century publication



This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.

Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More  

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$56.00
688601

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

Item #688601

June 08, 1721

THE POST-BOY, London, June 8, 1721



* 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.

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$32.00
688180

Over 293 years old...

Item #688180

October 07, 1729

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 7, 1729



* 18th Century original

* Over 291 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 as a single sheet, measuring ab
... See More  

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$32.00
687308

Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...

Item #687308

August 11, 1726

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 11, 1726 



* Very rare title from the early 18th century

* Nice masthead engravings




See the photos for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.

Additionally, the fir... See More  

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$98.00
687304

Nice title from 1720...

Item #687304

July 19, 1720

THE ST. JAMES'S EVENING POST, London, July 19, 1720  



* Rare 18th century publication



An uncommon title from such an early date. News reports from various corners of Europe including "London". Several advertisements, plus page 3 has a "Postscript" for recently-received news. The back page is entirely blank.

Four pages, 7 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches, a paper flaw in the ... See More  

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$68.00
685364

Criminals & their crimes, plus much more...

Item #685364

July 20, 1734

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, July 20, 1734  This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal of the first half of the eighteenth century...". 

The stated purpose of the newspaper was to expose political craft--hence the title--but the overriding purpose was to unseat&n... See More  

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$48.00
685363

Executions at Tyburn...

Item #685363

July 13, 1734

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, July 13, 1734  This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal of the first half of the eighteenth century...". 

The stated purpose of the newspaper was to expose political craft--hence the title--but the overriding purpose was to unseat&n... See More  

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$53.00
685358

Various crimes, deaths, etc...

Item #685358

December 21, 1734

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Dec. 21, 1734  This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal of the first half of the eighteenth century...". 

The stated purpose of the newspaper was to expose political craft--hence the title--but the overriding purpose was to unseat&n... See More  

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$48.00
685343

Mention of James Oglethorpe of Georgia...

Item #685343

June 22, 1734

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, June 22, 1734  



* Rare 18th century publication

* Early James Oglethorpe mention




This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal of the first half of the eighteenth century...". 

The stated purpose of the newspaper was to expose pol... See More  

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$98.00
685321

New York gets a new governor... Pirates are held for trial...

Item #685321

April 02, 1720

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, April 2, 1720  This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be had, and is a nice display issue as such.

Among the various reports within are: "Last week some Pirates, brought over from the East Indies, were, after their examination by the Judge Advocate at Doctors Commons, committed to the Marthalsea... See More  

Item from Catalog 340 (released for March, 2024)

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$67.00
685248

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1701...

Item #685248

April 14, 1701

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 14, 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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$32.00
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