The 1600's
The 1600's
News of the day from 1694...
Item #655450
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1694 * Rare 17th century publication
This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private ... See More
From England, in 1695...
Item #687090
December 23, 1695
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 23, 1695
* 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 & is still printing today.
Close to half of the front page is taken up with: "By The King, A PROCLAMATION". Other British news.
Single sheet, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very... See More
News from throughout Europe in 1697...
Item #687298
February 14, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 14, 1697
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Nearing the beginning of the 18th century
A very nice issue of this famous newspaper with reports from throughout Europe. Datelines include London, Dantzicke, Warsaw, Brussels, Hague, Paris, Plymouth, Frankfort and Vienna. Various advertisements on the back page as well.
Comple... See More
Mention of Newfoundland and the West Indies in a 1697 newspaper...
Item #672696
July 05, 1697
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 5, 1697
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
The first column of the front page has a few mentions of the "new world" amongst shipping notices, including: "The ships of the Flora, which returned lately from the West Indies, are now unlading...6 English merchant ships bound home and one for Newfoundland..." a... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #667039
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, August, 1697 * Rare 17th century publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurr... See More
World's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #120197
January 01, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old.
Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collecti... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #615807
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1699 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
Rare title from the 1600's...
Item #667048
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, May, 1698.This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Military, t... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1698...
Item #695988
July 21, 1698
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 21, 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
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