Napoleonic Era Newspaper Collection
The Original Newspapers printed on the day, covering the turbulent years around
Napoleons height of power in 1810 when the whole of Europe trembled under France’s
domination, to his death in 1821.
These newspapers are original (not copies), and cover all the major news events
and battles as reported in The Times.
Review the newspaper reports of Napoleon’s Russian campaign including the Battle
of Smolensk, Borodino where French forces entered Moscow and Berzina covering Napoleon’s
ignoble retreat. Coverage of the Peninsula War is also available, including the
Battle of Salamanca, Wellington’s entry into Madrid in 1812, Vitoria and the Battle
of the Pyrenees.
Read about the final years of Napoleon’s power, the fall of Paris in 1814, the Battle
of Toulouse, Napoleon’s abdication and subsequent escape from Elba, re-entry into
Paris and of course the Battle of Waterloo.
The major events of 1815 to 1821 are also covered including reports on the Congress
of Vienna, Napoleon’s departure to St Helena, the funeral of George III, Coronation
of George IV and death of Napoleon in 1821 and much much more.
The offer price shown is based on selling the collection as a whole, but individual
bids for parts of the collection will be considered.
The Napoleonic Era Collection 1810 - 1821 – Available Original Newspaper List
| Newspaper Title |
Dates |
Quantity |
Comments |
Total Cost |
| Times |
January-December 1810 |
268 appox |
Newspapers @ £10 each. Approx 45 dates missing, including most of January |
£2,680.00 |
| Times |
15th May 1812-30th December 1815 |
1100 approx |
Newspapers @ £10 each. Excludes key Napoleonic dates listed below |
£11,000.00 |
| Times |
7 August 1812 |
1 |
Battle of Salamanca first reports |
£75.00 |
| Times |
17 August 1812 |
1 |
Battle of Salamanca main report |
£150.00 |
| Times |
5 September 1812 |
1 |
Wellington enters Madrid |
£100.00 |
| Times |
7 September 1812 |
1 |
Battle of Smolensk first report |
£50.00 |
| Times |
9 September 1812 |
1 |
Battle of Smolensk main report |
£100.00 |
| Times |
8 October 1812 |
1 |
Battle of Borodino ( & Napoleon enters Moscow)
|
£100.00 |
| Times |
24 December 1812 |
1 |
Battle of Berezina (retreat from Russia) |
£100.00 |
| Times |
15 & 17 May 1813 |
2 |
Battle of Lutzen |
£150.00 |
| Times |
3 & 4 June 1813 |
2 |
Battle of Bautzen |
£150.00 |
| Times |
5 July 1813 |
1 |
Battle of Vitoria |
£500.00 |
| Times |
17 August 1813 |
1 |
Battles of the Pyrenees |
£100.00 |
| Times |
11 September 1813 |
1 |
Battle of Dresden |
£75.00 |
| Times |
4 November 1813 |
1 |
Battle of Leipzig (Battle of the Nations) |
£100.00 |
| Times |
18,19,22 February 1814 |
3 |
Six Days Campaign |
£225.00 |
| Times |
21 March 1814 |
1 |
Battle of Orthez |
£100.00 |
| Times |
6 April 1814 |
1 |
Fall of Paris |
£100.00 |
| Times |
9 April 1814 |
1 |
Abdication of Napoleon |
£100.00 |
| Times |
11 April 1814 |
1 |
Further coverage on Abdication of Napoleon |
£75.00 |
| Times |
22 & 26 April 1814 |
2 |
Battle of Toulouse first reports |
£100.00 |
| Times |
27 April 1814 |
1 |
Battle of Toulouse main report |
£75.00 |
| Times |
11 March 1815 |
1 |
Napoleon escapes from Elba and lands in France
|
£75.00 |
| Times |
27 March 1815 |
1 |
Napoleon enters Paris |
£100.00 |
| Times |
22 & 23 June 1815 |
2 |
Battle of Waterloo |
£2,000.00 |
| Times |
27 June 1815 |
1 |
Napoleon abdicates for second time |
£75.00 |
| Times |
24 & 25 July 1815 |
2 |
Congress of Vienna |
£100.00 |
| Times |
11 August 1815 |
1 |
Departure of Napoleon for St Helena |
£100.00 |
| Times |
1 January 1816-31 December 1821 |
1811 approx |
Newspapers @ £5 each. Excludes key events listed below |
£9,055.00 |
| Times |
7 & 20 November 1817 |
2 |
Death & funeral Princess Charlotte |
£300.00 |
| Times |
18 August 1819 |
1 |
Peterloo massacre first report |
£75.00 |
| Times |
19 August 1819 |
1 |
Peterloo massacre main report |
£150.00 |
| Times |
25 January & 14th February 1820 |
2 |
Death & funeral Duke of Kent (father of Victoria) |
£150.00 |
| Times |
31 January & 17 February 1820 |
2 |
Death & funeral George III |
£300.00 |
| Times |
18 August- 11 September 1820 |
21 |
Trial of Queen Caroline |
£525.00 |
| Times |
4 October- 31 October 1820 |
24 |
Trial of Queen Caroline |
£600.00 |
| Times |
3-10 November 1820 |
7 |
Trial of Queen Caroline |
£175.00 |
| Times |
11 November 1820 |
1 |
End of trial against Queen Caroline |
£100.00 |
| Times |
5 July 1821 |
1 |
Death of Napoleon |
£100.00 |
| Times |
20 July 1821 |
1 |
Coronation George IV |
£150.00 |
| Times |
8 August 1821 |
1 |
Death of Queen Caroline |
£100.00 |
| Times |
15,16,17 August 1821 |
3 |
Funeral Queen Caroline |
£300.00 |
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|
TOTAL |
£30,735.00 |
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Offer Price |
£6,500 |
The offer price shown is based on selling the collection as a whole, but individual offers for parts of the collection will be considered.
This collection is owned by Historic Newspapers an established archive business of over 25 years. Historic own the largest private archive of British Newspapers and today have over 7m in stock dating back to 1685.
Please call John McMillan on 01988 402 132 if interested in these or any other key dates, from Nelson’s victory at the Nile and Trafalgar, Queen Victoria’s coronation and funeral, Jack the Ripper to more recent events such as Kennedy’s assassination, the lunar landings, and 9-11.