Historic Newspapers: Catalog 367 - released for June, 2026...
Over 300 new authentic issues in this edition. Noteworthy issues include the 'Pennsylvania Journal' segmented snake engraving, Washington is elected President, the death of Sir Isaac Newton, an 'Essex Journal' with the Paul Revere engraving, The Gettysburg Address, Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox, and more.
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THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, Or News both from CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, April 2, 1680 Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1686 The front page has a report datelined at Venice concerning the ending of the famous carnival there.
The back page has a report noting: "...There are… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 28, 1686 The front page has a report datelined at Venice concerning the ending of the famous carnival there.
The back page has a report noting: "...There are… more
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing… more
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1692-1694. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide… more
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition &… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue… more
(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's to early 1800's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc.… more
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1705 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both… more
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1711-12 One of the more famous of the early newspapers - founded by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue… more
THE ORIGINAL LONDON POST OR, HEATHCOTE'S INTELLIGENCE, London, England, Dec. 13, 1723 A rare title with the text running continuously from issue to issue, the lead sentence is the completion of the… more
MIST'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 25, 1727 When it comes to notable deaths of the world, they don't get too much better than this.
Page 2 has a simple, yet powerful report noting simply: "Died,… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1733 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Debates on the Sugar Colony Bill..." "Of Pride in Men of Worth" "The Tobacco Scheme well… more
THE UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR & WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, March 16, 1734 An uncommon title that existed from 1728 thru 1746. This is Crane & Kaye title #908.
The four pages contain various news from London… more
Much on George Whitefield... Methodism...
Map of Western Europe (portions)... Judaica... Item # 726856* a map of Western Europe
* Judaica content
* Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism
Several pages contain articles related to Reverend George
(10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world… more
THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh), June, 1754 Inside has two pages taken up with reports taken: "...from the journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Governor of Virginia, to the commandant of… more
THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE OF KNOWLEDGE & PLEASURE, London, August, 1755 Typically we have offered this title from disbound volumes, but because it had no half title page for each issue, it had a… more
(5) THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, late 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1758 The most significant article is headed: "American Affairs" with a dateline of Williamsburg, Virginia, July 7 which includes: "...that the Indians had
… moreTHE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 10, 1759 Pages 6 and 7 contain nearly one-third of a page with reports headed: "America" with one report noting in part: "...General Court of the Massachusetts… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 21, 1760 The front page has over a full column of reports concerning the ongoing French & Indian War. Some bits include: "...happy event of the expedition… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1761 Page 2 has a letter from Charleston headed: "America" which includes war reports from the French & Indian War. Then a letter from a merchant in Quebec… more
(10) THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763 Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes:… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1763 Certainly the most significant item is the nearly 3 1/2 page article: "An Account of the Commerce of Louisiana" which is very detailed.
It includes:… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 16, 1764 Page 3 has a report headed: "America" with a Boston dateline concerning coal mining in Nova Scotia. The back page has reports noting: "...expected… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 23, 1765 The top of the frontpage has a report headed: "America" with a Savannah, Georgia, dateline. It reports on the various funds for the orphan house in… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1768 Articles include: "American Transactions Continued" from the previous issue which takes over 10 pages with a great wealth of content concerning the… more
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 10, 1769 The front page and page 2 are taken up with reports from Europe, while page 3 has news items headed: "America - Williamsburg" "Philadelphia" and:… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, August 31, 1769 printed with THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, August 31, 1769 Both newspapers were published by Richard Draper on Thursday. A partnership with John
… moreTHE ESSEX JOURNAL & NEW HAMPSHIRE PACKET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, March 1, 1776 There were but a few masthead engravings of the 18th century which were created by Paul Revere. The… more
John Hancock signature... A few weeks prior to his most famous...
A very rare American newspaper that existed for just seven issues... Item # 703276THE AMERICAN GAZETTE; OR THE CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNAL, Salem, Massachusetts, June 25, 1776
* Very rare Revolutionary War publication
* Volume 1 Number 2 issue - great year to have
This is the volume… more
THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, July, 1776 Certainly a very uncommon title from the 18th century, formatted much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine" or the era.
An inside page has a great… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1776 This issue begins with "Proceedings in the House of Commons..." which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...Nothing could have… more
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR BRITISH EVENING POST, London, Oct. 30, 1777 Many reports on the Revolutionary War, with the front page having several items headed: "America" that includes a report on… more
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE FOR THE YEAR 1777, London. This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 23-27, 1778 A very notable issue reporting a significant naval event in the Revolutionary War. The front page & nearly half of pg. 2 are taken up with letters… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to… more
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 19, 1778 Page 2 has over half a column concerning the historic duel between Generals Robert Howe and Gadsden, bot notable figures in the… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as we find almost no American content in this issue.
At… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1780 One report notes: "The assembly of Pennsylvania have fallen upon a new mode of distressing the friends of this country resident among them by obliging… more
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL: of the NORTH AMERICAN INTELLIENCER, Philadelphia, May 9, 1781 Page 3 has a report from New York on the celebration of the British victory at Guilford Court House, North… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 16, 1781 Page 2 has some reports on the Revolutionary War, bits including: Letters from Charlestown [Charleston] say that the great activity of Lord Rawdon...is… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning… more
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