Historic Newspapers: Catalog - Current Abridged

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:

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… more

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… more

A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, England, July 30, (1689)  The year is printed in the dateline of the first report at the top of page 1, as well as in the… more

London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN, in Lent, 1704. At Saint James's" with more, the second edition, London, 1707.
Complete in 16… more

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston),  March 3, 1743,4 (1744 by today's calendar)  This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1755  Of great interest is: "Observations Concerning the Increase of Mankind, Peopling of Countries, etc. By B. Franklin, Esq. of Philadelphia", which takes 3… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 3, 1758  Two inside pages have reports from America, both with close to half a column of text concerning the French & Indian War.
One includes: "Three thousand… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 18, 1759  Page 6 has two paragraphs of reports headed: "America", one beginning: "The Assembly in Maryland...voted 2000 men for the general service of this year,… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 10, 1760  Page 7 has over a full column headed: "America" "The Speech of the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq., Lieut. Gov. of Virginia, to the General Assembly of that… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 27, 1761  Page 6 has most of a column of reporting headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, Charleston, and New York, as well as a letter from Fort Augusta,… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 25, 1763  Beginning on page 5 is an: "Extract of a letter from Carlisle, July 12, 1763" which includes: "... I embrace this first leisure, since yesterday… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1766  Earlier issues of this title were: "The Massachusetts Gazette And Boston News-Letter" with typical volume and issue numbering, along with the… more

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL [Gloucester], England, March 23, 1767  Page 3 has an interesting item: "Last week the skeleton of a man in setters, with one jaw and some of the large bones perfect, was dug up… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 6, 1768  A great example of a typical American newspaper from the colonial period with various news items from Europe, America,… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 9, 1771  See the photo for the terrific & large engraving in the masthead, making this a very displayable colonial newspaper.
Pages… more

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1775  Although there is other good American content here, near the back has a great account of the very historic Battle of Bunker Hill signed in type: Tho. Gage,… more

LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 25, 1775  Page 2 has a fine account of the famous Battle of Bunker Hill. The account describes the march of the British Regulars stating in part that they:… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 10, 1776 

* Great year to have (1776)
* re. Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War

This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 7, 1778  This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of… more

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1779  Near the back under: "American Affairs" is fine & lengthy reporting on events in Georgia, including the battles at Savannah and Briar Creek. Most accounts… more

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779  The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.

One-third of the front page and over one-third… more

THE MONTHLY REVIEW, London, July, 1780  One of the less common magazines of the 18th century, and more importantly, this issue is as it was sold on the streets, with untrimmed margins and with the… more

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1781  Near the back is a full page with a very nice & detailed: "Description of West Florida", which at that time was the present-day panhandle of Florida west to… more

THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 21, 1782  The front page has: "Mr. Fox is said to have given the terms upon which he will resume his place in the Cabinet--Two of them are to declare… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Springfield, Dec. 31, 1782  Certainly one of the less common American titles from during the Revolutionary War. This is an error newspaper, as… more

THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE, London, January, 1785  This magazine--much more scarce than the Gentleman's Magazine--published in serial form the account of: "Captain Cook's Voyage to the Northern… more

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 30, 1785  The back page has abandoned accounts of the June 29, 1785 launch of the balloon by Vincenzo Lunardi. In his second launch, the balloon ascended from St… more

THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, May 18, 1786  The front page has some discussion on: "The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania...", continued in a future… more

THE AMERICAN RECORDER, AND CHARLESTOWN ADVERTISER, Charlestown, Mass., Jan. 26, 1787  A very uncommon title published only from December, 1785 thru May, 1787. Of particular interest is the masthead… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, June 28, 1788  Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with: "A PROCLAMATION" signed in type by: John Hancock.
Page 2 contains a report from… more

WALKER'S HIBERNIAN MAGAZINE, (Dublin, Ireland), July, 1789  Bill Reese noted in one of his catalogs: "This important Irish monthly was founded in 1771 and continued until 1811, the later years under… more

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 8, 1789  Page 2 features an address of the New York Legislature to the President of the United States congratulating him on assuming the Presidency. It… more

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 26, 1790  Given the death of Ben Franklin just the month prior, it is not surprising that page 3 includes a poem titled: "Dr. Franklin".
Pages 2 & 3… more

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 26, 1790   One-third of the front page is taken up with early reports from Congress, carrying over to page 2.
The middle of page 2 is taken up with an Act… more

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1790  Page 2 has a letter read in Congress from the people of Paris, beginning: "The news has reached our ears--Franklin is no more! Franklin the… more

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1791  Near the back is a: "Proclamation of the Brothers of the King of France - To dispel the Suspicions which have Arisen of their Intention to Dethrone… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791  The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Further Time for Making… more

THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1792  This issue begins with a letter from Benjamin Rush concerning the academy at Bordentown, New Jersey, with a lengthy… more

DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1793  Near the end o the front page is the beginning of a lengthy report headed: "Trial Of The French King", being Louis XVI.  It carries… more

THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 15, 1793  The back page has a document headed: "War Department" concerning pension benefits for those injured in the Revolutionary War.… more

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Jan. 10, 1794  A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the… more

GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 27, 1794  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. This… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1794  Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "An Act Laying Certain Duties Upon Snuff and Refined Sugar" which is signed in script type at its conclusion… more

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1795  The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Included are several letters signed… more

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1795  Page 2 has a report of a: "Fraternal Feast", a Masonic celebration, beginning: "The Feast of St. John the Baptist was celebrated by the Grand Lode of this… more