Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 25, 1685



* 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  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1675...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 10, 1675



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift 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, this i... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 3, 1700



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea for that history buff

* At the turn of the 18th century



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... See More  

Over 295 years old...

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1685...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 17, 1685



* 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  

Washington's state-of-the-union address... Orsiginal bindings with wrappers...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792  Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed at its conclusion: G. Washington, dated Oct. 25, 1791.

Also included is the lengthy article: "Wander... See More  

Displayable front page from the 18th century...

THE POST-BOY, London, May 30, 1721



* Nice masthead engravings



One of my favorite 18th century newspapers with the two nice engravings in the masthead, plus the very decorative first letter in the text (see). Various European reports.



Single sheet, 8 1/2 by 14 1/8 inches, very nice, displayable condition.

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1697...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 30, 1698



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Nearing the beginning of the 18th century



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... See More  

The Boston Massacre: a fine & detailed account...

THE NEW-YORK JOURNAL OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, March 15, 1770 The masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

Among the memorable events of history for the American populace, the Boston Massacre would certainly rank near the top. Unfortunately, we have rarely had the opportunity to offer this notable event in an American newspaper.

Page 3 reports a timely & very detailed telli... See More  

From the American Revolutionary War era...

THE LONDON EVENING POST, June 1, 1779



* American Revolutionary War era

* 18th century - from The Enemy



Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.

I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this iss... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 19, 1674



* 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  

A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756 

A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at that time: "Last week Colonel Washington arrived here [Phila.] from Virginia; as did the honorable Chief Ju... See More  

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735 



* Among the earliest of American newspapers

* Very early & rare colonial publication



As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspa... See More  

Three great plates on the Seven Years' War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1759  Of prime interest are the 3 full page plates on the Seven Years' War, the first titled: "A Map of the Part of Westphalia in which the French Army Were Defeated , Aug. 1, 1759" which shows much details (see), the plate titled: "Line of Battle of the Allied Army Before the Engagement on the First of August, 1759", plus ... See More  

Boston newspaper with Loyalist leanings...

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Dec. 26, 1768 



* Colonial Boston original

* Pro loyalist - Tory

* Pre Rev. War tensions



The publisher of this newspaper had Loyalist leanings, causing its demise before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War.

All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with a continued report on: "Voltaire on History". Page 3 has: "The Opinions of th... See More  

Rare 18th century British title with the original outer wrappers...

THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1798  This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are worn at the edges  with some loss at the spine (see).

The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles included are: "Emigration to America Considered" "Wallace's Essay on the Manufactures of Ireland" "Mrs... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 3, 1674



* 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, th... See More  

Washington to be dictator of America for life?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Dictator of America for Life ?



Page 4 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which begins: "His Excellency General Washington, our new congressional President, and perhaps I might add Dictator of America for life, gave a very sumptuous entertainment on Thursday the 4th inst. on account of t... See More  

Rare 18th century title... Alexander Hamilton...

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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 12, 1674



* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had

* Unique gift idea



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 s... 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  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 6, 1674



* 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, th... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1673...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 23, 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  

Reflecting upon the war in America...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 13, 1781 



* Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century

* From The Enemy



The front page has 2 columns taken up with a letter: "To the People of Great Britain" much of which comments on the situation in America and the Revolutionary War.

Nearly 4 pages of reports from the "House of Commons" also include some discussion of the American ... See More  

Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 18, 1677



* 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, me... See More