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545586
"A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ENGLISH CORANTOS & PERIDICAL NEWSBOOKS 1620-1642", by Folke Dahl (1952). Hardbound, 282 pgs.
$55.00
545536
"A CENSUS OF BRITISH NEWSPAPERS & PERIODICALS 1620 - 1800" by Crane & Kaye, (reprinted 1979) This is the definitive reference book noting the early British newspapers, newsbooks, and magazines thru 1800, noting various holdings, & a few details on the publication dates. Included is a separate list of "British Periodicals, 1620-1800, Not Found In American Libraries" ... See More
$65.00
544758
"ANDREW BRADFORD, COLONIAL JOURNALIST - A Dissertation in English presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy", by Anna Janney DeArmond (1949) 272 pgs., paperback
$12.00
Exceedingly rare 1566 newsbook... Over 440 years old...
548456
Early newsbook dated August 5, 1566Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.
These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by having a specific date, reporting on current news, and having some semblance of... See More $3,250.00
Exceedingly rare 1566 newsbook... Over 440 years old...
548459
German newsbook dated 1566* Rare 16th century original
* 443 years old
Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.
These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by having a specific date, reporting on ... See More $3,250.00
Troubles between England & Spain... A 1624 newsbook "from heaven"...
549286
VOX COELI, OR, NEWES FROM HEAVEN..., London, 1624* Troubles between England & Spain
* A 1624 newsbook "from heaven"
This is an interesting newsbook, or perhaps better defined as a political pamphlet, with the extended title reading: "...or a consultation there held by the high and mighty princes, King Hen. 8 King Edw.6 Prince Henry, Queene Mary, Queene Elizabeth and Quee... See More $3,750.00
Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
541466
EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, October 15, 1635 (date in Roman Numerals: MDCXXXV).This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 25 years. This is an "extraordinary" issue which published simultaneously along with the GAZETTE of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in France which started just 4 years previous in 1631... See More $565.00
Very early "newsbook" from 1647...
557539
"A PERFECT DIURNALL OF SOME PASSAGES IN PARLIAMENT And from other parts of this Kingdome", London, May 17-24, 1647This "newsbook" as it was called was the predecessor of today's newspapers. This is one of the earlier issues and titles we have had the pleasure to offer and is exceedingly rare in today's market. This issue is filled with a wealth of military reports during th... See More $495.00
Newsbook from 1659...
555082
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, March 24, 1659 * Very rare 17th century "pre-newspaper"
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."
This issue has news from Wes... See More $400.00
Rare Newsbook from 1659...
545031
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, April 28, 1659* Rare British newsbook
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."
Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More $355.00
EARLY NEWSBOOK ... uncommon title!
551484
THE PUBLICK INTELLIGENCER, London, England, May 9, 1659 * Rare periodical
* 17th century original - 1659
Here is an early "newspaper", formatted like a pamphlet but actually a news book, the predecessor of today's newspaper.
Interesting content includes a report inside from "St. Sebastian" about the arrival of the "Spanish Gallions" from the West Ind... See More $390.00
Newsbook from 1659...
552988
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 19, 1659 * News from Scotland, Ireland, and England
* Newsbook format
* Very rare 17th century item
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More $379.00
1659 newsbook...
549019
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, July 21, 1659
* Richard Cromwell
* Rare 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
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$375.00
* Richard Cromwell
* Rare 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
Newsbook from 1659... Spanish nobility watch bull-baiting...
541471
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659* Rare title - newsbook
* 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as maj... See More $375.00
Early 1659 newsbook...
552485
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, December 29, 1659
* Very rare from the 17th century
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
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$340.00
* Very rare from the 17th century
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
Extremely rare 1665 Oxford Gazette...
567435
THE OXFORD GAZETTE, England, January 4, 1665 (1666 by today's calendar). This is an extremely famous--and rare--title, being the predecessor of the famous "London Gazette", the oldest continually published newspaper in the world. Because of the Plague at this time, the Royal Court had removed itself from London to Oxford when this newspaper began, so issues #1 thru #23 were publish... See More
$1,975.00
From the famous year of 1666...
559867
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 21, 1666 * Very rare 17th century newspaper
* Plague & London fire time period
A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just the year before in 1665, and is still publishing today.
A single sheet issue as was typical for the day, filled with reports from various cities throughout Eu... See More $165.00
Very early issue of the oldest newspaper in the world...
566226
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 24, 1666 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun in 1665, and is still publishing today. A single sheet issue as was typical for the day, filled with reports from various cities throughout Europe. The bkpg. has a small item from Bristol noting: "This day is arrived a vessel that came some time since from ... See More $146.00
Very early issue of the oldest newspaper in the world...
566227
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 24, 1666 A very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun in 1665, and is still publishing today. A single sheet issue as was typical for the day, filled with reports from various cities throughout Europe. The bkpg. has a small item from Bristol noting: "This day is arrived a vessel that came some time since from ... See More $146.00
Period mention of the great London Fire...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 28, 1666 (actually 1667 by today's calendar). * The Great London Fire
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 dearth of publications in print at that time--very few beyond the London Gazette.
The back page of this single sheet newspaper includes: "If any ... See More $647.00
Effects of the Plague... executed for "coyning"...
544999
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, March 29, 1666* Earliest of newspapers to be had
* Report on the plague
Front page news from "Spain" includes: "The Queen of Spain in Acknowledgment of the good services and fidelity of the Servants and Family of the Late King....".
From "Venice" is a report stating, in part: "We have very great probability that our Fleet by ... See More $425.00
Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 * The Great Plague
* Rare 17th century original
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 Europe, ... See More $450.00
Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
554986
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 * The Great Plague
* Rare 17th century original
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 Europe, i... See More $425.00
Virginia mention in 1666, and mention of the Great Plague...
554565
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 23, 1666 * Very early Virginia mention
* The great Black Plague
* Very rare issue from the 17th century
An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just one year prior in 1665 and is still publishing today--over 340 years later! This is issue #72.
And this issue has some desirable content. Th... See More $455.00
Virginia mention in 1666, and mention of the Great Plague...
553944
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 1666 An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just one year prior in 1665 and is still publishing today--over 340 years later! This is issue #74.And this issue has some desirable content. The ftpg. has two mentions of the "New World", Virginia more specifically, in the very first parag... See More $455.00
London reports on the Great Plague of Europe...
545744
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 2-6, 1666World history notes that 1666 was perhaps the most "dismal" year of the 17th century, as the Great Plague ravaged England & other portions of Europe but most notably the crowded city of London where it is estimated up to 100,000 people succumbed to the plague, about 20% of the city's population. But many other cities of England s... See More $675.00
Victims of the Plague... early Jamaica...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 27, 1666 * The Plague original report
* Early Jamaica
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
The ftpg. has a report datelined "Norwich, Aug. 22" concerning deaths from the Plague, reading, in full: "The Account of our Bill of Mortality for this last week runs thus, Buried of all Diseases 218, where of the Plague 201. besides at the Pe... See More $260.00
First report of the Great London Fire... In a London newspaper!
544590
ABSOLUTELY GENUINE NEWSPAPER FROM 1666 !NOT A REPRINT
THE LONDON GAZETTE, September 3, 1666
* Best of issues announcing the Great Fire of London
This issue certainly ranks as one of the premiere issues of all 17th century newspapers, announcing one of the most tragic events of the period.
This issue was published during the outbreak of what would be known as the Great London Fire, wh... See More $7,350.00
The Great Fire of London...
542095
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 * The Great Fire of London
* The Great Plague
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 ext... See More $1,350.00
Front page report of Plague deaths...
558093
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 22, 1666 * The plague original reporting
* Very early and rare issue
* 17th century
An extremely early issue of this title, the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the previous year in 1665 and still printing today. This is issue #97.
Amongst the various reports from various cities in Europe is a front page i... See More $345.00
The end of the Great Plague...
558737
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, November 15, 1666
* The end of the Great Plague
* Rare 17th century original
* Great fire of London year
Issues of this very famous title--the world's oldest continually published newspaper--from the year of the Great Fire of London and the final year of the Great Plague, are exceedingly rare.
This issue has reference to the Great Plague, wit
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$410.00
* The end of the Great Plague
* Rare 17th century original
* Great fire of London year
Issues of this very famous title--the world's oldest continually published newspaper--from the year of the Great Fire of London and the final year of the Great Plague, are exceedingly rare.
This issue has reference to the Great Plague, wit
From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
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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 early issue of a famous title, at a great price...
559978
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 16, 1667 * Rare 17th century original
* Earliest of newspapers to be had
This is a very early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just two years previously and is still publishing today.
Printed as a single sheet newspaper, as was typical for the period, the content is entirely taken up with various reports fr... See More $106.00
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette over 340 Years Old...
556124
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 22, 1667* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Deal" that says: "This Afternoon arrived here two ships from Virginia, one from Barbadoes, two from Lisbon, and about tw... See More $140.00
St. Christophers...
556736
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 29, 1667 * 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of St. Christophers
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "London" mentioning the arrival of two ships "...... See More $135.00
The Virginia Fleet...
556738
THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated September 5, 1667.* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of The Virginia Fleet
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A report on the reverse from "Plymouth" says: "The Virginia Fleet sailed from ... See More $135.00
Bound for New England...
556737
THE LONDON GAZETTE from London, England, dated October 3, 1667.
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century bound for New England
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report mentions, in part that: "...Several Merchants touched here, and are again put to Sea
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$135.00
* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century bound for New England
This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report mentions, in part that: "...Several Merchants touched here, and are again put to Sea
World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette Over 340 Years Old...
556003
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 26, 1668* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report from "Plymouth" mentions that: "...Several ships intending for New-found-land, Barbados, New-England and other places, that could n... See More $132.00
Abundance of fish near Newfoundland...
556740
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 16, 1668* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century abundance of fish near Newfoundland
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Waymouth" stating that: "Several vessels arriving here from Na... See More $135.00
Sailing of ships...
558431
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 20, 1668* 17th Century Original
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The front page has news from Falmouth: "Yesterday went out to sea from this Harbor, the Constant Katherine for the Barbadoes, and the Prudent Mary for Leghorn, in... See More $90.00
17th century mention of Barbados and Virginia...
556741
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1668* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century mention of Barbados and Virginia
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
The reverse has a report from "Bristol" that says: "...lately arrived in this Port...ships from... See More $127.00
Bridgetwon, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
556742
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 6, 1668* 17th Century Original
* Seventeenth century Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber
This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.
A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in ... See More $125.00
Early America... Ship from Virginia...
541990
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, February 28, 1669* Rare America mention
* Early shipping reports
The front page has a report from "Pendennis" that says: "...last week went hence several vessels homewards bound, most of them from France, and one from Virginia belonging to New-England bound for London, laden with Tobacco...Here are now in Port several vessels from Weymou... See More $115.00
Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
120198
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's Here is a genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published 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 the price considerably. Thi... See More $30.00
Four Centuries! A one-of-a-kind set!
4 London Gazette Newspapers - 1671, 1771, 1871, 1971...
558700
THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: March 8, 1671; March 23, 1771; February 10, 1871 & July 16, 1971. These issues contain news of the day including much from England. This title is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world that is still published... See More
$240.00
Four Century Set of London Gazette's...
558743
THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: * October 30, 1671 (338 yrs, old); October 8, 1771 (238 yrs old); October 6, 1871 (138 yrs old) & November 2, 1971 (38 yrs. old).
These issues contain news of the day, lots of royal related news.
This tit... See More $165.00
4 London Gazettes...
547559
THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: August 21, 1671; December 21, 1771; August 29, 1871; and September 23, 1971.
These issues contain news of the day, lots of royal related news. This title is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world that is still
Oldest newspaper in the world... From the decade after the plague...
201325
LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world. A 17th century issue, from the decade after 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 condition..
Background:
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World's Oldest Newspaper 1674 Gazette Over 330 Years Old...
558335
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 13, 1674* Oldest continuously published newspaper in the world
This single sheet issue is over 330 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. A complete new... See More $77.00
World's Oldest NEWSPAPER 1674 Gazette 316 YEARS OLD...
540420
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, December 21, 1674 * OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY PUBLISHED NEWSPAPER IN THE WORLD...
* Interesting ads from Europe...
This single sheet issue is 333 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began... See More $73.00