Historic Newspapers: Catalog 368 - released for July, 2026...
Over 300 new authentic issues in this edition. Noteworthy issues include the the Declaration of Independence, the Gunpowder Incident (in a Williamsburg newspaper), John Peter Zenger’s famous 'New York Weekly Journal' (1734), Hawaii’s first 'regular' newspaper, Washington makes historic appointments, the first inauguration of George Washington, and more.
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 9, 1666 An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper which began publication just the previous year in 1665. This is issue #68… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1666 One of the greatest calamities and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A collection of four issues of this--the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper--each one hundred years apart. Issues are dated 1671, 1771,… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 5, 1673 A very interesting issue as the bottom of the back page has an advertisement for the publishing of a pamphlet titled "Mr. Baxter Baptized in Blood..." with
… moreTHE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 17, 1676 This is the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still published today. This issue is now 350 years… more
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Dec. 14, 1681 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This newspaper has the old… 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 ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, March 26, 1692 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… 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 TATLER, London, June 15, 1710 This newspaper was founded in the year previous by Richard Steele who used the nom de plume "Isaac Bickerstaff, Esquire", the first such consistently adopted… 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
"An Astronomical Diary Or An ALMANACK..." for the year 1738, printed in Boston by John Draper. This is a great rarity, and one of the earliest American imprints we have been fortunate enough to… more
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Dec. 7, 1734 This was the leading anti-Walpole political journal of its time: Thomas Lockwood describes it as "the most successful political journal… more
THE LONDON COURANT, England, Aug. 28, 1746 The masthead features two engravings, one showing a sailing ship and the other a post-boy 'trumpeting' the news.
Various news from Europe with most of the… more
(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 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 Under the heading: "American News" is a report which includes: "...concerning Oswego still continue to be contradictory...the last letters from… 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 LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 15, 1758 Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with some items concerning the French & Indian War including: "...from New York we are informed that General… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1759 Pages 5 and 6 containing nearly a full page worth of news headed: "America", part of which is taken up with: "The Speech of Francis Fauquier, Esq.,… 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, August 15, 1761 The front beings with a brief item headed: "America" noting a British ship arrived with: "...four Dutch and one French sloop, which are all condemn'd:… more
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 21, 1761 The front page has an interesting article complaining of the high prices to witness the coronation of George III, who would be coronated the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 12, 1762 Page
6 has news headed: "America" with Boston and Charleston datelines, the latter mentioning: "Edward Wilkinson is appointed, by the directors of the… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1762 Perhaps the most significant content is the full text of the: "Preliminary Articles of Peace..." signed at Fontainebleau, Nov. 3, 1762, among… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 24, 1763 The front page has: "By the KING. A PROCLAMATION For Pardoning and Discharging Soldiers now in Custody for Desertion" which was likely occasioned by the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 24, 1763 The front page has: "By the KING. A PROCLAMATION For Pardoning and Discharging Soldiers now in Custody for Desertion" which was likely occasioned by the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 4, 1764 The back page has a report from Savannah, Georgia, noting: "A scheme is on foot here, said to be proposed by the Rev. Mr. Whitefield, for admitting a… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 11, 1766 The back page has a report noting: "...from New York there is advice, that every thing remained quiet there in relation to the Stamp Act, no blockage… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1766 One of the better items is a letter: "...from the Principal Merchants in London trading to the Colonies, to John Hancock, Esq., and the rest of the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 27, 1767 The back page has a report "From the Corsican Gazette" headed: "The General and Supreme Council of the Kingdom of Corsica...To our Beloved People..."… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 7, 1773 An extraordinary issue, as page 5 contains what might be the first periodical publication of one of Phillis Wheatley's poems, "On Imagination".
Wheatley
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), April 28, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1776 It is rare to find newspapers or magazines with the magical date of "July, 1776". Here is one.
The first article is: "Debate on the American Restraining… more
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR BRITISH EVENING POST, London, Oct. 12, 1776 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a very fine account of the British landing on Long Island and their advance… more
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Jan. 18, 1777 Half of page 2 is taken up with reports concerning the Revolutionary War, a few of the reports noting: "...has been reported that they contain… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the… more
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 24, 1778 The entire front page and part of the back page are taken up with a lengthy & very detailed account of the trial of… more
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Dec. 26, 1778 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the second half of the: "Treaty of Amity and Commerce Between the… more
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 2, 1779 This issue has various items concerning the Silas Deane Affair, The Silas Deane Affair, a political scandal involving Silas… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1781
* Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Certainly the most historic report… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 13, 1782 Page 4 has a report noting in part: "...There remained at present only one thing to be done in order to restore unity & harmony to the empire, and that… more
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, May, 1783 Certainly one of the less common magazines of the 18th century, formatted very much like the more common 'Gentleman's Magazine' of the day.
Inside includes:… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 2, 1783 Page 3 has a report that the United States has further defined the powers of Congress to negotiating with countries, and: "...for making peace and war,… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 2, 1783 Page 3 has a report that the United States has further defined the powers of Congress to negotiating with countries, and: "...for making peace and war,… more
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