Historic Newspapers: Kings of England
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Third Part" as well as: "The Fourth Part", London, 1633
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A very rare newsbook by the famed publishing… more
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Jan. 25, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar).
* Extremely early & RARE publication
* Rise of the self-proclaimed messiah Sabbatai Zev
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
This is an… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the great plague (rare)
Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 17, 1666
* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had
* The Great London Fire disaster
* Charles II of England creates safety codes
Certainly one of… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England. This is the world's oldest continuously published English language newspaper. Founded in 1665, this issue is from the earliest years… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 15, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 22, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 27, 1673
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1674
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 16, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
The back page has a report concerning King… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 19, 1675
* King Philip's War - Metacomet
* New England Colonists vs. Indians
* First war in America (historic)
The significance of what is known as… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 4, 1679
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original in your hands from the 17th century
* Great gift idea for that… more
* Early mention of Edmund Halley (he was only 23 years old)
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 3, 1679
* Popish Plot (to kill King Charles II) pardon ?
This issue has two items concerning the curious Popish Plot, the fabricated scheme accusing… more
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME: OR, THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, June 17, 1681
* From the 17th century
* Rare variant publication
This was a fiercely anti-Catholic newspaper,… more
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 3, 1681/2
* Rare 17th century publication
* Protestants versus the Catholics
This single-sheet newspaper is a fascinating paper published… more
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, Oct. 9, 1684
* Architect of the Partisan Press
* A Watershed for Women in Journalism
* During the reign of King Charles II
A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger… more
* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
This is one of the more desirable &
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686
* The Battle of Buda (modern day Budapest)
The front page has a report from Vienna noting: "Upon the advice of the march of the Grand Viper to… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686 The front page has a report from Vienna noting: "Upon the advice of the march of the Grand Viper to relieve Buda, the council of war hath been several… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 25, 1686
* Sir Edmund Andros sets sail
* Dominion of New England governor
The back page has a quite rare & notable mention of one of the more famous… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689
* The Battle of Newtownbutler
* County Fermanagh - Irleand
* Williamite vs. Jacobite troops
The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 30, 1692 The back page has a report beginning: "There is lately discovered a conspiracy against the King's person, first carried on by the Chevalier de Grandval, a… more
GAZETTE DE LONDRES, March 14, 1677 This is a rare issue of the French edition of the very famous "London Gazette", obviously printed for the French-speaking residents of London, This is only the… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 11, 1701
* King James II of England death
The back page has an historic report of the death of King James II, the last Catholic monarch of England who was… more
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of… more
London pamphlet from 1707
* Sir William Dawes, 3rd Baronet
* King William III of England
The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before KING WILLIAM at Kensington, January 1701"… more
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739 One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens"… more
THE DAILY GAZETTEER, London, England, Sept. 3, 1740 Various European items on the front page while the back page begins with reports concerning North America. An address from the governor of… more
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 24, 1746
* War of the Austrian Succession
* King George's War - speech
Over half of the front page is taken up with the speech of the King of… more
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 22 1756
* England declaration of war w/ France
The most significant item in this issue is: "His Majesty's Declaration of War Against the French… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 20, 1757 The back page has a report on the French & Indian War.
"Private letter from Pennsylvania mention that the Delaware king Teedinscunk, a friend of the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 11, 1758 Page 6 has over half a column of reporting headed: "America" with two Charleston datelines, reporting on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include:… more
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1760
* Great foldout map of Montreal & more
* George II of Great Britain death
* French and Indian War
Perhaps the prime item is the very nice foldout… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760
* George II of Great Britain death
* Early, same day report (rare)
Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760 Page 2 has: "The Lord Marshal's Order for a General Mourning for his late Majesty King George the Second.' (see) Also a report from the "London… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1761 Page 5 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Fort Prince George. The former notes: "...from… 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
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 LONDON CHRONICLE: or, UNIVERSAL EVENING POST, London, Sept. 29, 1761
* George III of the United Kingdom
The front page begins the report on the coronation of King George III. "This day… more
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 6, 1762 Page 2 has a report from London noting: "The Cherokee Chief who is now here is the second person in point of consideration of his people. The Cherokees… 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 GAZETTE, England, February 1, 1766 The ftpg. has "Our late Sovereign King of Denmark, Friderick (Frederick) the Fifth, after having laboured some Months under a Dropsical Disorder,… more
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