Historic Newspapers: Catalog 370 - released for September, 2026...
Over 300 new authentic issues in this edition. Noteworthy issues include the earliest printed Treaty of Jamestown (?), one of two “protest” issues of the ‘Pennsylvania Gazette’, a newsbook report re: the inauguration of Oliver Cromwell, the famed Old West newspaper ‘Tombstone Epitaph’, the Louisiana Purchase Treaty, the Declaration of Independence, and more.
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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:
… moreLONDON 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
(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
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
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 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 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
… 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 average or better condition. If any have more than 1 leaf, they may be… more
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
(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, 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
(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 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, April, 1774
* Boston Port Act of 1774 - Act
* Very rare illustration - print
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Over 20 pages within this issue are taken up with: "Debates
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
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