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From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
215833
THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England. This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue, from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague. The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Printed on high quality rag paper. Very nice condi... See More
$150.00
Very rare title in 1682....
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THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, Jan.
20, 1681-2 A rather rare title, the front page having
several reports from London including one that says: "Touching
the expected Ambassador from the King of Bantam, we are...told, That he
brings our King a great Present of Diamonds, and that his Errand is
reported to be, to desire of His Majesty the Freedom of sending some
Shi
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$209.00
Rare & early title...
120889
THE LONDON MERCURY, England, July 14, 1682 A very difficult title to
find, this issue is untrimmed and is in quite nice condition save for a
minor archival mend on pg. 2 and some minor edge tears. The bkpg. has a
report of the king arriving from Windsor. Other news reports from
throughout Europe, including military & political events.
Singlesheet, measures 8 by 12 1/2 inches.
$157.00
Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
219454
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685 This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph preface reading: "This day being the Festival of St. George, the Coronation of their sacred Majes
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$1,250.00
Proclamation by the King concerning wine...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 22, 1687 Fully half of the front page is taken up with a "PROCLAMATION BY THE KING For Prizing Of Canary Wines". Great, and unusual to find wine-related news items in newspapers, let alone such a report on the front page of a genuine 1687 newspaper.A terrific display item for any wine collector or fine restaurant. You get the complete issue w... See More $74.00
Reference to the death of King James II of England...
121393
THE LONDON INTELLIGENCE, Feb. 5, 1688-9 A single sheet newspaper containing a nice petition on the reverse supporting the ascent to the Throne by the Prince of Orange and "His Royal Consort the Princess". Ironically there is a report from London stating: "The Prayers for the late K. James II are omitted in the Chappel Royal at White Hall, and in many other Churches and Chappel... See More
$222.00
Rare Title - 1689 British newspaper...
213250
THE LONDON INTELLIGENCE, Feb. 9, 1688/9 The back page has a brief albeit very historic report from London dated February 5, stating that: "Yesterday, the Lords and Commons Unanimously Agreed to Proclaim the Prince, and Princess of Orange, King, and Queen of England, and to Present the Crown with some Preliminaries to His highness, to Accept thereof Himself, and also for his Royal consor
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$470.00
A "Declaration" by the King and Queen...
121138
LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 27, 1692 Most of the front page is taken up by a proclamation: "By the King and Queen, A DECLARATION, Requiring all Officers & Soldiers to Observe strict Discipline, & Payment of Quarters." amongst other news items. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today. Single shee... See More $52.00
A proclamation by the King & Queen of England...
121139
LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 4, 1693 Most of the front page is taken up with a proclamation headed: "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION Declaring the Parliament shall be Prorogued until the Third Day of October next." amongst other news items. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today. Single sheet and... See More $52.00
A front page Proclamation by the King and Queen of England...
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LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 14, 1693 Much of the front page is taken up by a proclamation headed: "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION Declaring Their Majesties Pleasure for continuing the Seamen belonging to their First, Second & Third Rate ships in Their Service during this Winter, & for Payment of their Wages before the Fleet shall set Sail for the next Summers Expeditio... See More
$52.00
A proclamation by the King & Queen of England...
121141
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 23, 1693 Much of the front page is taken up by a proclamation headed: "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION, For Preventing the Exportation of Corn to France, and Enhaunsing of Prices thereof at Home, and for Setting the Poor on Work."amongst other news items.
This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun ... See More $52.00
Silver Shipped From The West Indies...
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LONDON GAZETTE, May 10, 1697 A ftpg. report from "Madrid" says: "The Indulto upon the Silver and other Merchandizes brought home in the last Fleet form the West-Indies, is not yet setled, and...the ships have not begun to unlade; the King demands 800000 Pieces of Eight, for the whole, and thePersons concerned offer 200000." Singlesheet, occassional foxing.
$62.00
Early Italy in 1714....
217252
THE POST-BOY, London, Jan. 21, 1713-14.
* Palermo, Italy
* Sicily
A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were two
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$75.00
* Palermo, Italy
* Sicily
A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were two
"When in the autumn of 1665 Charles II sought shelter in Oxford from the Great Plague, he and his cour
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"When in the autumn of 1665 Charles II sought shelter in Oxford from the Great Plague, he and his courtiers
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"When in the autumn of 1665 Charles II sought shelter in Oxford from the Great Plague, he and his courtiers wante... See More $19.00
The real life Dick Turpin... A front page account...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, June 28, 1737 This issue has a great & rare account of the infamous Dick Turpin. Turpin was a legendary English rogue and the most famous historical highwayman. In life Richard Turpin was a violent man who committed offenses such as deer stealing, burglary, highway robbery and probably murder before being executed in York. After his death, as "... See More $279.00
American Indies...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1738 * Early 18th century British magazine
* Early Masonic item
* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish
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 tidbits. This was the first peri... See More $32.00
Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1739.
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
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$68.00
* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin
This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
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,
The Northwest Passage to China thru Canada...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1742
* early 18th century British magazine
* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada
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 tidbits.
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$38.00
* early 18th century British magazine
* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg
* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada
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 tidbits.
England declares war against France : French & Indian War begins...
221793
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756.
* England declares War against France
* England declares War against France
* French & Indian War begins
* French conduct in America
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins: "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, fir
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$117.00
* French conduct in America
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins: "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, fir
Great Execution Engraving...
206552
LONDON MAGAZINE, Feb., 1759 This issue features a rather unique
engraving (shown below) showing an execution of certain conspirators
which occurred at Lisbon. The caption at the top of the engraving
reads: "The manner of the Execution of the Conspirators at Lisbon, Jan.
13th, 1759. Engraved from an Original Drawing. Made on the Spot." The
small inset shows one of the conspirators "...as faste... See More
$132.00
Full page engraving of the King's heart...
120669
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England dated November, 1762. The front page of this issue has a nice wood engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue contains a nice, detailed, and tinted, engraving of the heart of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the magazine describes it as: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon ope... See More
$44.00
Treaty Ends French Indian War...
120771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated March, 1763. (No Map) This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Br... See More
$148.00
Treaty ending the French & Indian War...
190402
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1763 (with map). This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, the St. Lawr... See More
$180.00
This issue is over 245 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe with some interesting advertisements as well (see photos). A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is ... See More $18.00
This issue is over 260 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe with some interesting advertisements as well (see photos). A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and is in nice condition.
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Sugar Act Tax... The Colonies America Trade...
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LONDON GAZETTE, April 7, 1764 A ftpg. report from Westminster says
that the ...King came to the House of Peers, and being in his Royal
Robes seated on the Throne with the usual Solemnity....The Commons
being come thither accordingly, His Majesty was please to give the
Royal Assent to, An Act for granting certain Duties in the British
Colonies, and Plantations in America; for continuing...and ... See More
$211.00
The hated Stamp Act begins...
221637
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1765* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America ... See More $113.00
The Stamp Act begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1765
* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America
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$113.00
* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America
Early on the interior of America...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1765
* taking possession of Fort Illinois
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the articles noted in the table of contents include:
"Life of Moliere, from Voltaire, never before Translated" "R
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$55.00
* taking possession of Fort Illinois
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the articles noted in the table of contents include:
"Life of Moliere, from Voltaire, never before Translated" "R
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1765
* taking possession of Fort Illinois
* road map from London to Ramsgate & Deal
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the articles noted in the table of contents include:
"Life of Moliere, from
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$55.00
* taking possession of Fort Illinois
* road map from London to Ramsgate & Deal
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the articles noted in the table of contents include:
"Life of Moliere, from
Legitimizing the Infamous Stamp Act...
220377
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765.
* America's Stamp Act Becomes Law
The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with:
* "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respective duti
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$90.00
* America's Stamp Act Becomes Law
The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with:
* "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respective duti
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
220378
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respectrive duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the mo... See More
$95.00
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
220379
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respectrive duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the mo... See More
$95.00
Legitimizing the infamous Stamp Act...
220380
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1765 The top of an inside page has a report announcing that the Stamp Act was among 223 bills which recently received the Royal Assent from the King, and legitimizes its creation with: "By the act for laying a stamp duty on printed news papers, deeds, and parchments in America the respectrive duties on each are the same as in Great Britain, the mo... See More
$95.00
Much coverage on the hated Stamp Act... The Stamp Act repealed ?...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 27, 1766 A very nice feature of this issue is the very decorative engraving in the masthead (see photos) showing an Indian and an angel along side an open "Journal", with other embellishments. The entire ftpg. is taken up with reports from Parliament concerning America including a speech by the King which begins:... See More
$570.00
New York American Broadside Extra...
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SUPPLEMENT EXTRAORDINARY, TO THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE, & THE WEEKLY MERCURY, May 6, 1768 A broadside extra (printed on one side only) containing news from Warsaw and London, plus the text of a speech delivered by the King of England. Also has two American-related bills that were recently passed by Parliament, plus brief news from Philadelphia and New York, and three ads. Archival mend to two very ... See More
$151.00
Colonial New York....
211964
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 9, 1769 From colonial New York, the front page has a lengthy extract from the Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General-Assembly of the Colony of New-York which concludes on pg. 2. Contains the various business conducted by the Assembly, along with the committee resolutions that were considered, plus a list of the acts that were pa
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$242.00
Address from the New York General Assembly...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1769 The front page of this issue features a nice engraving of the skyline of London. Within these 40+ pages is an early address from the New York General Assembly to the King of England. This issue is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper used during this time. Measures about 5 by 8 inches.
$34.00
This issue is over 235 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe with some interesting advertisements as well (see photos). A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches and i... See More $19.00
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
220381
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770.
* Boston Massacre Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superi
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$55.00
* Boston Massacre Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Superi
Boston Massacre defendants pleade "not guilty"... Two plates...
220382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 (the last issue for this date within our inventory). The top of pg. 2 has a report datelined: "Boston, New-England, September 6" which reads: "Last Friday Capt. Preston, with the soldiers and others who were indicted for the murder committed in King Street, on the evening of the 5th of March last, were arraigned at the bar of the Su
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Trial Results on the Boston Massacre...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 5, 1771.
* Boston Massacre Trial Results
* Guilty and Not Guilty Soldiers
Page 2 has a nice report under the heading: "America - Boston, New-England" concerning: "...the trial of eight soldiers belonging to the 29th regiment, who stood indicted for the murder of several persons on the 5th of March last, by firing their guns in King
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$210.00
* Boston Massacre Trial Results
* Guilty and Not Guilty Soldiers
Page 2 has a nice report under the heading: "America - Boston, New-England" concerning: "...the trial of eight soldiers belonging to the 29th regiment, who stood indicted for the murder of several persons on the 5th of March last, by firing their guns in King
Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1771 (no map - inconsequential to the key content).* Pre-Revolutionary War magazine
* Much on Captain Cook's voyage to the South Seas in the Endeavour
A very nice 18th century magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. Th... See More $89.00
Rare "Extraordinary" issue of The Crisis...
546406
A CRISIS--EXTRAORDINARY, London, August 9, 1775 In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This newspaper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of... See More
$755.00