Historic Newspapers: Catalog 372 - released for November, 2026...

A PERFECT DIURNALL Of Some PASSAGES & PROCEEDINGS Of and in relation to the ARMIES In ENGLAND and IRELAND", London, January 28, 1649  (1650 by today's calendar)  Printed just beneath the title is:

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1666  This is an extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just the year prior in 1665 and is still publishing

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666  This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the year previous to this published date, and it's still printing today.

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 17, 1668  An early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665.
The back page has two mentions of America

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 5, 1673  Most of the front page is taken up withi Dutch affairs, under the dateline of "Hague, Feb. 6". The back page has a wealth of military accounts, and several

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 5, 1673  Most of the front page is taken up with Dutch affairs, under the dateline of "Hague, Feb. 6". The back page has a wealth of military accounts, and several

THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 10, 1681/2  This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published during this time of struggle between Catholics and Protestants in

(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

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

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Nov. 26, 1695  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

THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1697-1699  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

THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, October, 1698.
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted

(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.

THE OBSERVATOR'S TRYAL AND DEFENCE THIS GOOD DAY, London, Nov. 4, 1704  A very rare newspaper to say the least, as it is not listed in Crane & Kaye, nor can anything be found about this title on the

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

London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN, in the Royal Chapel at St. James's, on Sunday February the 23d, 1706/7" with more, London.
Complete

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 22, 1708  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For a Publick Thanksgiving" and: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For A General

THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710  Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of

MEMOIRS OF LITERATURE, London, March 13, 1710  Not just a very uncommon title, but this is the very first issue published. There is no news of the day but rather editorials and literature

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

(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE  A  lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend

THE SPECTATOR, London, Jan. 17, 1712  This is one of the more famous "coffee-house" newspapers of the early 18th century, done by the famed Addison & Steele, about whom much can be found on the

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, Aug. 6, 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 news

THE POST-BOY, London, England, Oct. 28, 1727  The front page begins with a report noting in part: "...expectance of the safe return of the Spanish galleons from the West Indies..." with much more on

(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England  A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Jan. 18, 1734-5  This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political

NOVELLE LETTERARIE DELL' ANNO MDCCXXXX, Florence, Italy, Jan. 1, 1740  A small-size newspaper from Italy, the title translating to "Literary Novels of the Year 1740".  Totally in the Italian

(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 average or better condition. If any have more than 1 leaf, they may be

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755  Among the articles are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "A Letter

(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

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 20, 1759  The front page has a congratulatory address to the King of England from the officials of the city of Gloucester, England, on the great successes in

(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 15, 1760  Page 6 has nearly a full column of reports headed: "America" with New York datelines.
The reports are on the French & Indian War, blurts including:

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1760  Inside has a notable & lengthy article: "An Account of the Taking of Montreal & the subjecting all Canada to the Crown of Great Britain, from the Letters

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 30, 1763  Page 4 has half a column headed: "America" datelined from Charleston, concerning Cherokee Indians & their visit to England, with some comments

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 23, 1764  Most of page 7 is taken up with a letter from Philadelphia which begins: "Our Indian war still greatly distresses our frontier counties, great numbers

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1765  The issue begins with over 3 pages taken up with a notable report: "Review of Dr. Brown's Thoughts on Civil Liberty" of which much can be found on

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1766  The back page has a small item noting: "Letters from Charles Town, South Carolina, inform that pursuant to an order of the General Assembly, all

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1769 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Dec. 5, 1768  Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Sept. 11, 1769  The front page begins with the list of the five points of historic Boston Non-Importation Agreement.
The merchants of Boston, taking into consideration the

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770  Perhaps the most intriguing item is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Apr. 22, 1775  Page 2 contains a report from Boston headed: "America" which tells of the results of a town meeting: "...to know the mind of the town whether they will

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, April 29, 1777  Page 3 has some news items on the war in America, including: "That General Howe had a very narrow escape of being made prisoner in Jersey...this

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 5, 1777  Page 2 has a short item noting that: "...a brig is arrived there from New York with advice that both Sir William Howe's and Gen. Washington's army were

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 16, 1777  One-third of the front page is an article: "On Dueling". Page 2 has a letter from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, which includes: "...letter...at the

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1777  The first article is: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" taking over 4 pages & continued from a previous issue.
Further on is

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 4, 1777  Simply a terrific wealth of content on the Revolutionary War.
Page 2 begins with a fine letter from General Howe to Lord G. Germaine concerning events

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778  An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six Companies of Infantry" with related text. An article reports

MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, July 1, 1779  Most of the ftpg. is taken up with continued report of "A Further Account of the Debate in the House of Commons...Relative to the Howes'