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A 325+ year old newspaper...
120730
THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME, OR THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, 1680-1683 An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which had a short life before being suppressed. Measures 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in great condition. The issue shown in the photo is generic; the issue you receive will have a similar but different date in the range of1680-1683.
$31.00
Rare, variant title from the 1600's...
550528
THE ANTI-ROMAN PACQUET OR MEMOIRS OF POPES & POPERY, London, dated July 16, 1680. A quite scarce, variant title of the "Weekly Packet of Advice from Rome or the History of Popery" as found in item #120730, which had a short life before being suppressed. Measures about 7 by 9 inches, complete in 8 pages with the back leaf being a sheet titled: "The Popes Harbinger". N... See More
$64.00
1682 Woman Publisher...
558734
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, January 18, 1681* 17th century original
* Uncommon title
* Woman publisher
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but t... See More $32.00
1682 Woman Publisher...
557069
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, January 23, 1681* 17th century original
* Uncommon title
* Woman publisher
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but t... See More $32.00
1682 Woman Publisher...
558735
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, February 4, 1681* 17th century original
* Uncommon title
* Woman publisher
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but t... See More $32.00
From the 1600's...
121017
THE OBSERVATOR, London, 1683 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing. The photo below is "generic" although the issue you will receive will be dated in 1683 and will have a similar look. Measures 8 x 12 inches. Great item.... See More
$27.00
Handsome, 300+ year old newspaper...
120511
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1684.
A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 320 year old date clearly visible in the dateline.
The photo below is "generic" although the
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$27.00
A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 320 year old date clearly visible in the dateline.
The photo below is "generic" although the
Sir Roger L'Estrange... Quite early from London...
180009
THE OBSERVATOR, London, early/mid 1680's A LOT OF 8 ISSUES. A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing. Measures 8 by 12 inches. and is in very nice condition. We sell for $27 each individually, so offered here at a considerable ... See More
$128.00
On the Salem witch trials...!
210922
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, February 21, 1693 This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format.The back page has an advertisement for the book: "The late TRYALS of Several WITCHES In New-England&qu... See More $325.00
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
571198
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, dated March 11, 1693 This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 300 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. Among the questions is: "Whether the Devil has not baits enough to allure peop
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$39.00
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. Among the questions is: "Whether the Devil has not baits enough to allure peop
One of the earliest periodicals in English...
560644
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, May 27,1693* Very rare & early 17th century issue
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics using a question/answer format, & one of the earliest periodicals in English.
Content includes a page 2 question: "...the Reason why Water shal... See More $50.00
A book on the Salem witch trials...
553691
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, June 3, 1693 The back page of this issue has a terrific advertisement for the publication of a book concerning the Salem witch trials, with the ad beginning: "This is to give notice that Mr. Increase and Mr. Cotton Mather's New Discourse concerning the New England WITCHES and WITCHCRAFTS are now arriv'd..." with more, and ending with: &q... See More $325.00
A variant and short-lived title...
120190
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common than it. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring about 8 by 13 inches.
$36.00
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
120202
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is 1708. The British Apollo appeared twice a week until issue 79, and then three times a week. A popular paper edite... See More
$28.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
207535
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny orig... See More
$61.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
548857
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708.* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a we... See More $65.00
Short-lived newspaper with an interesting title...
548890
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is August 13, 1708. * Uncommon title - short lived
* Early 18th century original
The British Apollo appeared twice a week unt... See More $38.00
QUESTION & ANSWER Format...
200642
THE BRITISH APOLLO, OR CURIOUS AMUSEMENTS FOR THE INGENIOUS and subtitled: "To Which are Added the Most Material Occurrences Foreign and Domestick". Published in London, and "Perform'd by a Society of Gentlemen" as noted in the masthead, the date is December 22, 1708.
* Question and Answer Format
* Question and Answer Format
* The British Apollo
The British Apollo appeared twice a week until
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$28.00
Untrimmed issue with a full front page tax stamp...
208508
THE SPECTATOR, London, 1712 (with full front page tax stamp). This is one of the more famous "coffee-house" newspapers of the early 18th century, done by the famed Addison & Steele. Athough we have sold many genuine issues of this title through the years, this may be our first opportunity to offer an issue with untrimmed margins and a full red-inked tax stamp at the top of the ... See More
$75.00
Untrimmed issue with a full back page tax stamp...
208509
THE SPECTATOR , London, 1712 (with full back page red ink stamp) This is one of the more famous "coffee-house" newspapers of the early 18th century, done by the famed Addison & Steele. Athough we have sold many genuine issues of this title through the years, this may be our first opportunity to offer an issue with untrimmed margins and a full red-inked tax stamp at the top of the bac... See More
$34.00
Famed Addison & Steele .....
207930
THE SPECTATOR newspaper from London dated May 2, 1712.
* Addison & Steele
This is a singlesheet newspaper, one of the more famous of the 18th century titles, and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition & done in editorial format. Measures about 8 by 13 inches.
$27.00
* Addison & Steele
This is a singlesheet newspaper, one of the more famous of the 18th century titles, and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition & done in editorial format. Measures about 8 by 13 inches.
Rare & short-lived British newspaper...
559137
THE GUARDIAN, London, England UK, May 16, 1713 * Rare 18th century title
* Addison & Steele fame
This was a very short-lived newspaper published in London from March 12 to October 1, 1713. It was founded by Richard Steele and featured contributions from Joseph Addison, Thomas Tickell and Ambrose Philips. Steele and Addison had previously collaborated on the Tatler a... See More $38.00
Early 1700's... Quite uncommon from London...
120195
THE TRUE BRITON, London, 1723 A quite uncommon singlesheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead, a bit larger than most from of this period. Wide margins at the top and right, nice condition. The photo below is "generic" however the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1723.
$36.00
Early cricket...
544457
UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR, AND WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, July 21, 1733.* Uncommon title
* Early Cricket
* 18th century original
On page 2 under "London" is a report of a young Lad which was killed instantly during a Cricket match.
Other news of the day from Europe. Quarto-size, 4 pages, has a few minor stains on the front page and a small hole at the top of the issue -- see photo fo... See More $68.00
"Most beautiful Plant in England" in full bloom...
542281
UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR, AND WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, England, September 8, 1733 * Most beautiful plant in all of England...
* Uncommon title... 18th century original...
On page 2 under "London" is an interesting horticulture-related report that begins: "The famous Aloe...in the Garden of Madam Stephens at Epsom, has now blow'd, and is allow'd to be the... See More $52.00
"In Praise of Dogs", a Poem...
540117
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1735 (last issue for this date within our archives).* Nice 18th century British magazine
* Settling Georgia : Savannah & Ebenezer
* A poem re: dogs
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tid... See More $48.00