Historic Newspapers: Catalog 369 - released for August, 2026...
Over 300 new authentic issues in this edition. Noteworthy issues include Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown, Washington’s first inauguration, the “Cherokee Phoenix”, the Battle of Bunker Hill, a rare 18th century newspaper from Canada, a huge headline on the end of World War II, a displayable issue on the death of Marilyn Monroe, and more.
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GAZETTE, Paris, France, Feb. 2, 1641 (date listed at the bottom of the back page). This title was the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 9, 1667 An early issue of this still publishing newspaper which began in 1665.
The front page has a report noting: "...the Magdalen Ulushing a swift sailing… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 19, 1684 (1685 by today's calendar) The front page has a report from Edinburgh mentioning the arrival of: "...the most sorrowful news of the death of our late… 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, London, May 16, 1691 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 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, 1699 This was not a newspaper in the ordinary sense, but rather an official parliamentary publication that recorded the daily proceedings, decisions,… 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
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, April 24, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is: "...one of Daniel Defoe's greatest,… more
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… 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
(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… more
THE POST BOY, London, England, March 15, 1717 A very handsome newspaper as it features two ornately engravings in the masthead, plus an ornate & large first letter in the text.
The top of the back… more
(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… more
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Jan. 31, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1731 This was the very first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, and also the very first general interest magazine in the world--and this is… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1737 There are two reports in this issue concerning America, one headed: "An American Story" which concerns Mexico. The other is the King of Spain's… more
Large sheepskin document from England "This Indenture" in ornate lettering at the top with engravings within, dated near the top: "...in the year of or Lord one thousand seven hunbdred and… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 4.
Also in… 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
LLOYD'S EVENING POST & BRITISH CHRONICLE, London, Sept. 30, 1757 Nearly 2 pages are taken up with a: "Continuation of the Contest in American Between Great Britain and France..." ..."A Triple Union… 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, May 19, 1759 Nearly half of an inside page is taken up with reports headed "America" with datelines from Philadelphia and New York with much of the reporting on… more
(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… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 7, 1763 Inside has a report headed: "America" with a dateline of Charleston, beginning: "Monday last arrived here 69 Irish Protestants from Belfast to settle in… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 18, 1764 Page 3 has a report headed: "America" with datelines from New York and Boston, one report noting: "...Andrew Elliott, Esq., who is appointed collector… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1765 Page 5 includes news from Charleston that: "...an Indian belonging to one of the parties of Cherokees which went out against the enemy Indians last… more
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… more
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE FOR THE YEAR 1767, London. This is the "supplemental" issue published at the end of the year and having on the front page the table of contents and the… more
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1775 This is a wonderful issue with a wealth of news reports on the historic Battle of Bunker Hill.
All related reports--and there are many--are shown in… more
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 27, 1777 A page 2 item notes: "...the cruisers from this island (Antigua) have been very successful against the Americans & almost knocked up their trade by the… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1777 Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" which obviously has much concerning the… more
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 11, 1777 Nearly half of page 2 is taken up with reports from the Revolutionary War, a few bits of which include: "...that Gen. Howe had landed the 16th at… more
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… more
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years, from March, 1779 to August,… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.
Near the back the "Historical… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1781 Content includes: "Debates in Parliament" includes talk on America. Another report is a review of the: "Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1781 A wonderfully historic issue and nicely presented, as the details of Cornwallis surrendering to Washington at Yorktown,… more
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE OR UNIVERSAL REPOSITORY, London, Supplement for 1781 Like most British magazines of the era, this title printed "Supplement" issue at the end of each year. It includes… more
NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE AND GNERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth, Aug. 3, 1782 This is one of the less common title of the Revolutionary War era.
Page 2 has a report from London noting: "...the new… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1783 Page 4 includes discussion in the "House of Commons" concerning the "Provincial Corps" which also talks of events from the Revolutionary Wary. A few… more
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, June, 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… more
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 6, 1785 The back page has a letter to Ben Franklin from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, congratulating him for his safe return to… more
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