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The Black Dwarf
An important Radical weekly that was published until 1824, edited, printed and published by Thomas Jonathan Wooler. It enjoyed a circulation of 12,000. Wooler was prosecuted for libel and put up in his defence that he did not write the articles or manuscripts but set them in type from his head. He went to jail all the same!
THE BLACK DWARF-1817
1.Issue No 4. Large Size,10th of February 1817
ROYAL BENEVOLENCE
“The remarkable insistence of benevolence exhibited by the Prince Regent….
….it is positive proof that his Royal Highness can feel for the miseries which his Ministers have occasioned…”
(Front page-page 3,in all 106cms of column space in an 8 page publication).
£40 incl. p/p
THE BLACK DWARF-1823
2.Small size ,10th of September 1823
WAGES OF LABOURERS IN ENGLAND
Letter To The Editor:
“Mr Cobbett has been recently arguing that the labourers of England are not as well treated as the black slaves of the West Indies…far more advisable for Mr. Wilberforce and all the religious and humane part of the community to employ themselves at home.”
(Pages 5-7(363-65),in all 27cms of book style(side to side)in this 32 page issue).
£30 incl. p/p
Drakard’s Paper continued as ‘The Champion’
This was a Sunday newspaper from 10th January, the day that Drakard was released from jail until 26th December 1813. This was named after John Drakard editor of the Stamford news who was jailed for 18 months in Lincoln Castle Jail and fined £200 for printing a piece called ‘1000 Lashes’. This article was critical of the methods used by the British Army to keep discipline.
DRAKARDS PAPER-1813
All the front page devoted to a piece by the Editor entitled "The Law Of Libel".
(Front to Page 2,in all 115 cms of column space).
ALSO
The tract of a letter written by the Queen of Sicily to Lord Bentinck in consequence of the failiure of the late attempt to recover her influence in the Island,under pretence of re-establishing her husband on the Throne.(Page 2, Column 3,in all 26 cms of column space),dated Sunday,July 18th,1813,an especially rare title.
£50 incl. p/p
THE CHAMPION-1815
Similar in format to Drakard’s,from whence it sprang.All front page and column 1 of page 2,entitled
“THE FEELINGS WHICH THE FACT OF BUONAPARTE’S RETURN TO FRANCE(From Elba) SHOULD EXCITE”.(124 cms of column space).Leader on the landing of Buonaparte in France(119cms of column space,page 4,column 2-page 5,column 3).
King Richard the Second at Drury Lane with Kean(most of page 6-95cms of column space).
Paper dated Sunday,19th of March,1815.A lot to read in this one.
£30 incl. p/p
The Antigallien Monitor (1811 – 1818)
This was a London weekly paper that continued with different names until 1827. A very Anti-Napoleon conducted by Lewis Goldsmith who had previously been editor of a Paris revolutionary paper called ‘The Argus’ or ‘London Reviewed in Paris’. He had refused to write against the British Royal Family for which he was jailed but escaped. Later in life he was the Paris correspondent of The Times.
COMING SOON!
The Town
A London weekly from 3rd June 1837 – 9th July 1840. Early versions contained brothel addresses under various weekly headings.
THE TOWN-5th JANUARY 1839
Some Headings:
THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE NEW YEAR
THE FASHIONABLE FAIR SEX
RECOLLECTIONS OF LADIES’ SOIREES
CIGAR SHOPS AND PRETTY WOMEN
A LITTLE TABLE TALK ABOUT A GREAT MAN
WEEKLY CHARACTERISTIC SKETCH(with picture),”THE FLASH OLD GENTLEMAN”
£30
incl. p/pTHE TOWN-12th JANUARY 1839
Some Headings:
SKETCHES OF COURTIZANS
CIGAR SHOPS AND PRETTY WOMEN
THE FRENCH SANATORY POLICE PART 2(Part 1 was in previous issue),includes false names,sobriquets-uncleanliness of prostitutes,etc.
PAROCHIAL DOINGS IN CHELSEA
WEEKLY CHARACTERISTIC SKETCH(with picture),”THE PRETTY WOMAN IN THE HOSIER’S SHOP”.
£30 incl. p/p
The Struggle
A Radical Weekly 1842-1846. This was Joseph Livesey’s Anti-Corn Law paper printed in Preston. Numbered but not dated, publication ceased when the Corn Laws were repealed.
THE STRUGGLE No 189
The picture entitled “The Barometer and the Market”.
First piece-PROTECTION FROM RAILWAY COMPETITION.”We the shoemakers of Hometown protest against this new fangled way of railway locomotion.Formerly,people could use their feet…”.
Also-BUTTER AND CHEESE DUTIES
THE FRUITS OF PROTECTION
TRIAL OF SIR ROBERT PEEL.”Robert Pell,Publican,Downing Street was brought before the High Court of Public Opinion…”
£20 incl. p/p
THE STRUGGLE No 199
The picture entitled”Toll and No Toll”.
Other pieces-
CHEAP FOOD AND LOYALTY
THE EVILS OF DEPENDING UPON POTATOES
£20 incl. p/p
The Age
A London weekly 15th May 1825 to 7th October 1843. Its motto was ‘The very age and body of the time’. It supported the Tory party against the Liberals by printing prefabrications against leading Liberals. The owners were so poor they preferred going to jail when found guilty of libel rather than paying fines.
A Duel took place in August 1826 because the Earl of Glengall accused Lord William Lennox of being a contributor. Both parties fired without either being hurt and honour was satisfied!
THE AGE-SUNDAY 1st JANUARY 1832
PARIS CHIT-CHAT WITH THE AGE(Page 2,column 1-27cms of column space).
THE PEERAGE IN PERIL(Page 7,column 1-18cms of column space).
THE REFORM BILL-THE PRELUDE TO FREE TRADE AND RUIN(Page 7,column 3- 27cms of column space).
£35 incl. p/p
THE AGE-6th MAY 1832
WHIG PROFESSIONS AND WHIG PRACTICE-Letter to the editor(Page 5(147),column 1-22cms of column space).
£30 incl. p/p
John Bull
A London Sunday from 17th December 1820 until 16th July 1892. The first editor Theodore Hook did not last long he was jailed form 1823 – 1825 for debt.
JOHN BULL-21st DECEMBER 1835
DREADFUL FIRE AT HATFIELD HOUSE
INQUEST ON THE LATE DOWAGER MARCHIONESS OF SALISBURY.Different members of staff give evidence(page 5(405),columns 2-3,in all 32cms of column space).Condition good,but some foxing on the front page.
£20 incl. p/p
JOHN BULL 10th AUGUST 1840
GREAT EXPLOSION AT SPITHEAD AGAINST THE WRECK OF THE ROYAL GEORGE(Page 3,column 4-in all 15cms of column space).WRECK OF THE LORD WILLIAM BENLINCK AND OF THE CASTLEREAGH,BOTH SHIPS WITH TROOPS ON BOARD AT BOMBAY(Page 11(383),column 1,in all 24cms of column space).
£20 incl. p/p
JOHN BULL 28th DECEMBER 1840
A LETTER FROM MELBOURNE-APRIL 21st 1840-James and Mary Born write to "Mrs. Born,Chulmleigh,Devon...This country is not like England,obliged to beg for work..."(9" of column space,page 10,column 2).
£20 incl. p/p
JOHN BULL 18th FEBRUARY 1828
SOCIETY OF RANTERS-Disturbance at their Sunday evening meeting led to 6 young men up before the Magistrate-case dismissed.(1" of column space,back page,column 2)
£20 incl. p/p
JOHN BULL 27th DECEMBER 1824
BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE CASE-Miss Foote,the actress of Covent Garden Theatre,against Joseph Hayne,Esq.Verdict-Damages £3000(24" of column space,page 6,column 3-page 7,column 1).
£20 incl. p/p
JOHN BULL 19th AUGUST 1839
THE LATE PARACHUTE JUMP-Mr John Hampton describes his parachute jump from a balloon at Kensington Gardens.Not for the faint hearted.(11" of column space,page 2,column 3).
£20 incl. p/p
The Sun
A London daily newspapers that ran from the 1st of January,1792,to the 15th of April,1876.
It had been launched with government money,with the aim of opposing the revolutionary ideas coming out of France,and proclaimed strong Tory views.
George Rose(later Sir George),was in the editorial chair,and Pitt(the Prime Minister)amongst the backers.Later in life it switched to supporting the Liberal Party.
THE SUN-11th of JULY-1804
HUTCHINSON VS DINWIDDLE-The result will tend to settle the point of law o some novelty and uncertainity(16" of column space).
HERMAN JACOB GARRELS VS THE BANK OF ENGLAND-A follow on case from a Bankruptcy case in 1793 when money was lost when a mail coach overturned.Now one of the notes for £1000 has turned up.(12" of column space).
(Both Back Page,Cols. 1-2)
£20 incl. p/p
THE SUN--17th of FEBRUARY-1815
FLORIDA-Advance guard of the American Army arrives before Pensacola and demands "Unconditional surrender of the place to the forces of the United States.The demand was almost instantly rejected by the Spanish Governor..."(4.5" of column space).
BOTANY BAY-Price of provisions on 31st August 1814(1-5" of column space,but print small to give lots of prices).
£30 incl. p/p
THE SUN-5th of AUGUST-1838
WELLINGTON AND SOULT IN PROFILE-Two illustrated profiles of the two protagonists,each approximately 17"x13",with super biographical texts,in a very unusual sunday paper.
£40 incl. p/p
The Times
The most famous London daily newspaper was founded by John Walter,a coal merchant and underwriter at Lloyd's,on the 1st of January,1785.
Originally called "The Universal Register",it changed the name to the "Daily Universal Register"on the 1st of January,1788,but from the 18th of May that year,it became just "The Times".
It really took off after the introduction of steam printing in 1814,and for approximately 40 years,1825-1865,was the most successful of all the national newspapers,This was the time when ownership was vested in John Walter II,and he employed two outstanding editors,Thomas Barnes(1817-1841),followed by Thomas Thadeus Delane(1841-1877).
Issues from before 1814 are more difficult to find,and 18th century issues are rare.Circulation in 1797 was only 1700 issues!
THE TIMES 18th JUNE 1860
THE GRENADIERS CELEBRATE 200th ANNIVERSARY-A dazzling spectacle held at St. James's Palace(55" of column space,page 6,columns 2-4).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 26th SEPTEMBER 1807
MR CONGREVE'S ROCKETS-Leading article "next to the bombs,the newly invented rockets,we learn,did the most execution at Copenhagen."(17" of column space,page 2,columns 1-2).
Also-Texts of a private letter on the bombardment of Copenhagen,plus another.(14" of column space,page 3,columns 2-3).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 4th JANUARY 1847
MACAO-"This Portuguese settlement is disturbed by internal divisions among the inhabitants on the subject of taxation."(5" of column space,page 6,columns 2-3).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 1st JUNE 1854
THE AMERICANS IN JAPAN-The United States frigate Susquehannah,off Yokohama,Bay of Jeddo...where no foreign vessel has ever anchored before..."Yes Americans,your navy has made a treaty with the exclusive,mysterious Japanese...",Governor Yzaiman is entertained onboard by Captain Buchanan,lots of toasts,turkey,songs,and great glee.(15" of column space,page 12,column 3).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 16th DECEMBER 1859
THE VIRGINIANS-W.M. THACKERAY-Super three column review of W.M. Thackeray's work..."it is every day becoming clearer that as a moralist he stands at the head of all writers of fiction".(63" of column space,page 7,columns 1-3).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 29th APRIL 1861
SILAS MARNER-GEORGE ELLIOT-Super,over two columns of review..."We open her volumes confident of the most brilliant entertainment,and we close them at the art of a writer who manages to reverse a time honoured phrase to render us,not sadder and better,but merrier and better."(46" of column space,page 12,columns 2-4).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 4th AUGUST 1842
TURKS ISLANDS-The loss of the HMS Medina sparks off controversy as to whether Turk's Islands are a suitable depot for the West India Mails,(11" of column space,page 7,column 5).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 14th MAY 1821
FRAUDULENT CREATION OF STOCK-Discovery made at The Bank of England that a sum of £10,000 Navy 5% stock had been created and transferred to different parties to the sole advantage of the clerks.(8" of column space,page 3,column 4).
£15 incl. p/p
THE TIMES 1st DECEMBER 1824
THE EXECUTION OF MR FAUNTLEROY THE BANKER-100,000 turn up to watch.A very full description.(49" of column space,page 2,columns 4-5).
£15 incl. p/p
The Examiner
A London Sunday newspaper that ran from the 3rd of January,1808,to the 26th of February,1881.
This quarto-sized 16 page newspaper was owned by John Hunt,with his brother,Leigh Hunt in the editorial chair.It covered "Politics,Domestic Economy, and Theatricals".Leigh Hunt was of a radical way of thinking,and the newspaper ran into trouble with the law over printing a piece called "1000 lashes".It was critical of the British Army's way of keeping discipline,but the court found against "The Examiner",as Britain was then at that time at war.
They were fined,but were not sent to jail,only to be imprisoned later for printing an attack on the Prince Regent.During their stay in jail,they continued to edit and manage "The Examiner",with the help of Thomas Barnes,who was later to become the most famous editor of "The Times".
Another famous editor of the "Examiner" was Albany Fonblanque,a very able and highly respected journalist whose readers paid for subscriptions ten years in advance,so that he could pay for new printing machinery.
THE EXAMINER 11th APRIL 1841
HONG KONG-THE NEW BRITISH ISLAND-The cession of the island and harbour of Hong Kong to the British Crown,various reports and other news.(19" of column space in all,on pages 2,column 3+,page 7,columns 2-3,and page 11,column 1).
£30 incl. p/p
The Edinburgh Advertiser
A twice weekly newspaper,1764-1859,begun by James Donaldson,a merchant whose family had previously launched the Edinburgh Gazette in 1699.
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER 19th FEBRUARY 1811
THE CAPTURE OF THE "ISLE OF FRANCE"-"Sir,I have the honour to announce to you,for the information of their Lordships,the capture of the Isle of France and its dependencies,comprehending the extirpation of the naval force of the enemy in these seas,and the subjugation of the last remaining colonial territory of France..."-Vice Admiral Bertie's official report.(72" of column space,pages 4-5).
£20 incl. p/p
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER 31st AUGUST 1804
REBELLION OF IRISH PRISONERS-From a letter of an Officer of Rank,Paramatta..."I state,that I live 5 miles from Paramatta town,and no other house near me;that an hour before dark,we got the information that they were to rise that night;I had only Holt.(the famous Wicklow rebel,)and three other domestic servants with me;but being resolved to defend my family and property...Their leader,in my quarter,was named Hume,who came to he brow of the hill,within gun-shot of us thrice,but finding us determined to repel them,the cowardly villain,although he had 36 men,sheered off,and the next morning but one,we took him,and yesterday he was hanged in chains".(4" of column space, page 7,column 2).
£20 incl. p/p
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER 30th SEPTEMBER 1831
OPENING OF THE GARNKIRK AND GLASGOW RAILWAY-Full details(15" of column space,page 6,columns 2-3).
£20 incl. p/p
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER 12th JANUARY 1813
TRIAL OF THE LUDDITES-Trial and execution of William Thorpe,George Mellor, and Thomas Smith for the murder of Mr William Horsfall,a manufacturer to a considerable extent in the West Riding,which used "obnoxious machinery".(57" of column space,page 4,columns 3-4).
£25 incl. p/p
The Aberdeen Chronicle
A weekly,believed to have been formed from 1806 to december 1826.
THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE 28th SEPTEMBER 1822
PITCAIRN-Captain Arthur,of the whaler "Russel's" account of 4 days spent with the islanders(19" of column space,page 2,columns 1-2).
£25 incl. p/p
THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE 19th APRIL 1817
HIGH TREASON CHARGE-Against two men-"For Unlawful Oath to be Administered"(page 2,column 5),with comment(back page,column 2).
£25 incl. p/p
The Patriot
A London twice weekly newspaper that ran from 22nd of February,1831,to 27th of December,1886,when it was incorporated into "The English Independent",on the 3rd of January,1887.It reported church,as well as general world news,and in common with other church newspapers,maintained a high standard.
It is interesting to remember that in those days the church was rich and powerful,and because of this,the church newspapers tended to place less reliance on advertising,while devoting most of their space to news.
THE PATRIOT 18th OCTOBER 1838
SOUTH AUSTRALIA-EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM THREE SETTLERS-Thomas Scown,a builder,to his brother at Launceston.Joseph Pedler,to his brother at Perron,near Falmouth.Richard Smith,carpenter,to his son in London.(12" of column space,page 3,columns 1-2).
£40 incl. p/p
The Scotsman
Started on the 25th of January,1817,and is still alive today.
Originally a weekly,subtitled "Edinburgh Political and Literary Journal",it switched to being a twice weekly publication and finally became a daily on the 22nd of July,1855,under the name of "The Daily Scotsman".This remained until the 2nd of June,1860,when its title was reverted to simply,"The Scotsman".It's success was due to a number of excellent editors,inder the Findlay and Law families.
THE SCOTSMAN 7th NOVEMBER 1840
A LETTER FROM ALEX MARJORIBANKS-"To the editor of The Scotsman,Port Nicholson(New Zealand),April the 9th,1840...A new colony in a strange place..."(21" of column space,back page,columns 3-4).
£40 incl. p/p
The General Evening Post
A London evening newspaper,which ran from the 2nd of October,1733,to the "2nd of February,1822.It had a good reputation,and was one of the leading evening newspapers.
THE GENERAL EVENING POST OCTOBER 11TH 1804
Some good American content in this one-letter from Washington on praise of the late General Hamilton(Page 2,column 4).Nice Red Tax Stamp on cover.
£40 incl. p/p
The Court Journal
A weekly newspaper that ran from the 2nd of May,1829,to the 13th of March,1925.
Launched by Henry Calburn,a successful publisher,with Passmore Edwards as editor.This newspaper was created to fill a gap in the press as it was felt that Royal and Court news was not adequately covered in the other newspapers.
It thus aimed at reporting in detail news respecting the Royal Family,the aristocracy,and the top people in the country.Although it achieved a degree of success in its objectives,it was a commercial failiure,and was sold to the Countess Calabrella,who was followed by many other owners.
THE COURT JOURNAL 16th JUNE 1838
ROWING-Grand Cutter Match between Cambridge University and Leander.(5" of column space,page 7,column 3).
£20 incl. p/p
The Standard
A London daily from the 21st of May,1827,to the 17th of March,1916,when it ended as a morning newspaper.However,it's evening edition lives on in the "Evening Standard".
It came into existence to support the Conservative Party,and was opposed to Catholic emancipation and anti the Reform Bill.Later on in it's life it was against the Repeal of the Corn Laws.All lost causes!
During the mid 1850's,it reduced it's price for a time,and it's circulation rivalled that of the mighty Times.
THE STANDARD 17th JANUARY 1854
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO-Santa Anna declaration and manifesto(23" of column space,front page,columns 5-6).
£20 incl. p/p
The Evening Mail
A thrice weekly London newspaper,started on March the 2nd,1789,until it merged with the Times Weekly Edition on October the 18th,1922.It changed it's name from the 30th of June,1868,to "The Mail".
It was launched and owned throughout its life by "The Times",and came out on Monday,Wednesday,and Friday evenings.John Walter II(the proprietor of The Times),referred to it in 1806,as being "the handmaid of The Times".
THE EVENING MAIL 7th OCTOBER 1805
CRIMINAL SLANG-Shook a dummy(picking a pocket),at the gaff(fair),with about 20 screens(bank notes)etc.Police officers overhear crooks talking and eventually arrest them.(11" of column space,page 3,column 1).
£20 incl. p/p
Royal Gazette
A newspaper,off quite some rarity,in that it comes from the colonies,in this case,Jamaica.
ROYAL GAZETTE AND SUPPLEMENT TO THE ROYAL GAZETTE 6th DECEMBER 1806
Royal Gazette-Back page contains lists of runaway slaves.
Supplement-advertisements for unclaimed slaves at parish workhouses to be sold at public auction.Also many advertisements for the capture of runaway slaves(an 8 page supplement).
£30 incl. p/p
The Morning Chronicle
A Great London Daily Newspaper 28th June 1769 to 20th December 1862. The Morning Chronicle had 3 great editors; William Woodfall 1770 – 1789, James Perry 1789 – 1817 and John Black 1817 – 1843. The greatest was James Perry and it was mainly under his editorship that the paper was the leading rival to The Times.
In 1848 it was purchased by a party of noblemen who used it to put forward Liberal-Conservative views in support of Peel. Good leaders, excellent foreign and domestic coverage and a belief in popular education for the people, with government help for raising standards in schools.
THE MORNING CHRONICLE 28th APRIL 1843
THE FALKLAND ISLANDS-"...which,some sixty years ago,nearly involved us in a war..."The islands have been surveyed by Captain Robert Fitzgerald with a view to colonization.
BEAGLE-Everything you need in a super summary of his pamphlet.(Over a full column of space,25",page 3,column 6).
£20 incl. p/p
Bells Weekly Messenger
A London Sunday paper, with a Monday edition, which ran from 1st May 1796 to 4th April 1896. It then continued as the ‘Country Sport’ until closing on 31st December 1904.
This was a very successful paper aimed at being ‘a welcome visitor at the Sunday Breakfast Table of every person who wishes to be informed or amused.’
BELLS WEEKLY MESSENGER 2nd MARCH 1806
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE SURRENDER OF CAPE TOWN-On January the 12th,1806.Major General Baird reports "I have the honour to announce to your Lordship the capitulation of the town and garrison of the Cape of Good Hope to His Majesty's arms..."(71" of column space,page 5,column 2-page 7,column 2).
£30 incl. p/p
BELLS WEEKLY MESSENGER 30th AUGUST 1818
DEATH OF WARREN HASTINGS-Obituary-"At his seat,aylesford House,Worcestershire,on Saturday,the 22nd instant,in the 86th year of his age..."(15 line report,back page,column 1).
£20 incl. p/p
The Courier
A London Evening newspaper from 1792 to 6th July 1842 – it was the first evening newspaper to issue second editions.
In 1796 it became the property of Daniel Stuart (who was also the owner of the Morning Post). Stuart obtained contributions for it from well known people such as Coleridge and Wordsworth, and built up the circulation from 1500 to 7000. In 1798 it reported that French prisoners at Liverpool were being very badly treated. The Attorney General brought an action for libel but the case was dropped when it was discovered that no one knew who had written the report. This led to a Parliamentary Law which regulated who printed and published newspapers.
THE COURIER 1st DECEMBER 1827
THE LATE COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH SIAM-Very good full column on the ins and outs of the trade between Britain and Siam.Vessel's guns to be handed in at the mouth of the river,etc."One of the greatest difficulties experienced in Bangkok is the tedious and procrastinating manner in which the Siamese conduct business,They have no idea of the value of time."(22" of column space, front page,column 4+).
£20 incl. p/p
THE COURIER 8th MAY 1807
ATTEMPTED EXECUTION IN JERSEY-Three attempts to execute Hales fail.(6" of column space,back page,column 3).
£20 incl. p/p
The London Chronicle
A thrice weekly newspaper,which ran from 1757 to 1823,when it merged with the "London Packet",and became known as "The London Packet and Chronicle(and Lloyd's Evening Post)",until 1836.
It came out on Tuesday,Thursday,and Saturday in order to catch the principal country mails that left London in the evenings.
THE LONDON CHRONICLE-18th APRIL 1816
DIP INTO A RANDOM ISSUE TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING-The year your house was built;the year your distant relatives emigrated;the year your company was formed.Here's a sample:"The Elgin Marbles"-Lord Elgin Vandal or Saviour?-Drury Lane-a review on a new play,entitled "Pitcairn's Island",Tea-The Increase in Consumption-Cashmere Shawls-The Construction of Vauxhall Bridge,An Interesting Napoleon Anecdote,and much more!
£20 incl. p/p
THE LONDON PACKET-9TH JULY 1827
PENANG-"Destruction of Piratical Posts" in report by Lt. Col. E.W. Snow,Commander of Prince Of Wales Island.(7" of column space,back page, column 3).
£20 incl. p/p
THE LONDON PACKET AND CHRONICLE-27TH NOVEMBER 1833
COMBINATION AMONG THE PAUPERS-Workhouse paupers combine over poor food and excessive work...taken to court and given imrisonment and hard labour(25cms of column space on page 3,columns 4-5).
£20 incl. p/p
THE LONDON PACKET AND CHRONICLE & LLOYDS EVENING POST
MEDICAL-Patient from which 395 needles have been extracted!(page 2,columns 2-3).
£25 incl. p/p
THE LONDON PACKET AND CHRONICLE & LLOYDS EVENING POST-17TH JANUARY 1825
GAMBLING FEVER HITS LONDON-Leader comment-"since the memorable time of the South Sea Bubble,the spirit of gambling had not been more epidemical or more active in London than during the last week...".Mining speculations the main bait,but also railways and other projects.(7" of column space,back page,column 1)
£25 incl. p/p
THE LONDON PACKET AND CHRONICLE & LLOYDS EVENING POST-19TH JANUARY 1825
INSURANCE COURT CASE "A TOTAL LOSS BY PERILS OF THE SEA"-Case before the Lord Chief Justice at the Court of kings Bench between Tanner V. Bennett and Others,on the 18th of January,1825(7" of column space,page 3,column 3).
£20 incl. p/p
The Judy(or the London Serip-Comic Journal)
A similar type of publication as Punch.It ran from 1867-1907,and came out weekly in London.
Like the Punch,they are exceedingly rare if they have retained their covers of advertisements,which were thrown away when bound.
JUDY-21ST MARCH 1888
BOAT RACE NUMBER-Cartoons and satirical pieces referring to Oxford vs. Cambridge boat race,and more.
£25 incl. p/p
The Globe
A London Evening Newspaper 1803-1921.It was amalgamated with the “Pall Mall Gazette”,which was itself taken over by the “Evening Standard” later.
The Globe,before being taken over,was one of a number of literary evening papers which appealed to a limited cultivated class,but economic conditions forced it out of business.
THE GLOBE-21st MAY 1841
OBITUARY OF A LADY DOCTOR-A "femme celebre"Mme Boivin dies at Versailles on Sunday last.(3" of column space,back page,column 4)
£20 incl. p/p
THE GLOBE-26th DECEMBER 1838
THE SHIP "CHARLES EATON"-"Murray's Island.June 26,1836.Front page report:-Captain Lewis tells of finding the only two survivirs of the Charles Eaton lost on the Barmin Reef two years earlier.The rest of the crew and passengers had been murdered by the natives of a place called Boydany.(16" of column space,front page,column 3).
£20 incl. p/p
The Caledonian Mercury
A Great Edinburgh newspaper,1720-April 1867.During the 45 Rising in Scotland it appealed to the Jacobites(see the 45 section on Home Page).It’s politics for at least 25 years was Liberalism of the Whig Complexion,with a tendency to Conservativism in it’s later life.
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY(EDINBURGH)-1st SEPTEMBER 1814
JOANNA SOUTHCOTT-Texts of two letters to the editor on Joanna Southcott, the Pretended Prophetess.(35" of column space,back page,columns 1-3)
£20 incl. p/p
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY(EDINBURGH)-14th JULY 1810
MASSACRE OF THE CREW OF THE BOYD-Treachery by Chief Tappohee.(6" of column space,column 4)
£20 incl. p/p
The St. James’s Chronicle
Another thrice weekly newspaper,from April 18th,1761-August 1866.
It developed a large circulation being the great clerical journal for nearly a century.
THE ST JAMES'S CHRONICLE-6th APRIL 1839
THE OCCUPATION OF ADEN-"The English are now really in possession of the town of Aden..."(4" of column space.page 3.column 3)
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THE ST JAMES'S CHRONICLE-24-26th AUGUST 1841
THE MORMONS-A small farmer sells up and takes his family to America and ends up at a place called Nouvoo in Missouri.Details of their stay and final return to Liverpool.(12" of column space,page 3.column 3)
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THE ST JAMES'S CHRONICLE-28th OCTOBER 1841
MOUNTAINEERING-Ascent of the Yungfrau by Professors Agassiz and Forbes.(4.5" of column space,back page,column 2)
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