Exceedingly early newspaper from France...

EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, March 7, 1635 with the date at the top in Roman numerals but then also dated at the bottom of the back page: "7 Mars, 1635".



* Earliest of newspapers to be had



This "extraordinary" issue was done for a singular purpose, as defines most "extraordinaries" produced since then.

This issue published simultaneously along with the "... See More  

Exceedingly early newspaper from France...

EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, February 15, 1641



* Earliest of newspapers to be had



with the date at the top in Roman numerals but then also dated at the bottom of the back page: "15 Fevrier, 1641". This "extraordinary" issue was done for a singular purpose, as defines most "extraordinaries" produced since then. The headings at the top of the front page roughly ... See More  

Earliest newspaper in your collection?

NOUVELLES, Paris, France, Oct. 20, 1641



* Earliest newspaper in your collection?



The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News". This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Ren... See More  

Earliest newspaper in your collection?

NOUVELLES ORDINAIRES, Paris, France, November 16, 1641 



* Earliest newspaper in your collection?



The heading translates to: "Special News"."

This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Th&... See More  

Earliest newspaper in your collection?

NOUVELLES, Paris, France, December 28, 1641 



* Earliest newspaper in your collection?



The heading roughly translates to: "Ordinary News"." This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Th&eac... See More  

Recovering from the Great Plague... Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette...

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 7, 1665  This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. Plus this is the #7 issue.

Because of the Plague and an attempt to avoid the contagion, the Royal Court removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began,... See More  

Rare issue of the Oxford Gazette... Death toll from the Great Plague...

THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1665 



* Earliest & Rarest of newspapers to be had

* Great Plague of London - epidemic deaths



This is an extremely famous--and rare--title being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world. This is the #13 issue.

Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal ... See More  

Period mention of the great London Fire...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 28, 1666 (1667 by today's calendar). 



* The Great London Fire period coverage

* Among the earliest newspapers to be had



It is very rare to find any period mention of the great London Fire of 1666 in newspapers of the day, certainly one reason being the death of publications in print at that time--very few beyond the London Gazette.

The back pag... See More  

A Great Plague report from 1666...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 26, 1666  A notable issue being from the year when the Great Plague was raging, and also from the year of the Great London Fire.

The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting. The bottom of the back page has a death report which ties it specifically to this significant year: "The Account of this Weeks Bi... See More  

Report from the Great Plague of 1666...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 10, 1666  



* Among the earliest of newspapers to be had

* Report on the great plague (rare)



A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging and also from the year of the Great London Fire.

The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting. A front page item from Falmouth notes: "The ... See More  

A report on Great Plague from 1666...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 7, 1666 



* Among earliest of newspapers to be had

* Report on the great plague (rare)



A notable issue from the year when the Great Plague was raging, and also from the year of the Great London Fire.

The issue is filled with various reports from throughout Europe, much of it military reporting including an account of what I believe to be the Four Days&... See More  

Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 



* Earliest of newspapers to be had

* The Great Plague



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.

Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Eu... See More  

Period reference to the Great Plague in Europe...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 27, 1666 



* Earliest of newspapers to be had

* Rare "The Great Plague" report



This is the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still printing today. Obviously this is a very early issue, being issue #90.

This was the time of the Great Plague which was ravishing much of Europe, Eng... See More  

Reference to the 1666 Great Fire of London...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 4, 1666 



* The great plague

* London fire report



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 September, 1666. 

Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this tit... See More  

From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...

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 of its existence and from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague.  The issue shown in the photo is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive.&nbs... See More  

Pieces of eight arrive from New Spain...

LONDON GAZETTE, London, Oct. 3, 1667  



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff

* Legendary pieces of eight coins



An early issue of this world famous newspaper which began in 1665 and still publishes today.

The front page has two item noting in part: "...Several merchants touched here and are again put to sea, all of ... See More  

Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...

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.

This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More  

Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...

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.

This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More  

Barbadoes and New York...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 25, 1670  



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



An early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665.

The front page begins with a report noting: "The 15th instant arrived here the Expedition of London, laden with horses and others goods, bound for the Barbados,... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 31, 1670



* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, t... See More  

Four century set of the London Gazette...

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, 1871 and 1971.

Interestingly, the format of this title did not change much over the years save for the number of pages increasing with the years. The 4 issue collection comes in a custom-made 4 s... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 24, 1671



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1671...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 20, 1671



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1672...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, May 9, 1672



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 16, 1673



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had



This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More