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Considering 32 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally appreciate the unique and personalized nature of these custom books, noting that they make wonderful and memorable gifts for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Many buyers also mention that the ordering process is simple, customer service is helpful when mistakes happen, and items frequently arrive securely packaged. Some reviewers were not happy with the poor print quality, noting grainy photos, blurry text, and damaged bindings upon delivery. Additionally, people expressed deep frustration regarding expensive pricing models, strict no-return policies, and unexpected delivery delays that ruined important celebrations.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

First, I must say that I’m very happy with the product itself (apart from the colour I erroneously ordered) BUT, there is no phone number listed on their website. However, there is one that... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I initially had a frustrating experience with delivery delays, but I want to give credit where it’s due. Historic Newspapers made a genuine effort to resolve the issue — they refunded the deliv... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The exterior of the product is of high, durable quality. However the font of the articles are extremely small -- making it nearly illegible. The photos are of poor quality --grainy and pixelated,... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My Nottingham Forest one came yesterday, it’s a present for someone this Christmas. Paid extra for the foil blocking, gift box and personalisation but lacks the quality I expected. Paid £90odd... See more


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  1. Gift shop
  2. also in
  3. Archive
  4. Book shop
  5. Newspaper Distribution

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Historic Newspapers don’t just make it possible to view the past. You can explore it. We’ve been America’s go-to archive for over 30 years and are the proud and privileged owners of the largest private collection of original American newspapers in the world. Our newspapers provide an unrivalled insight into the past, giving individuals the resources to find old newspapers from 1920 onward. These are genuine, original copies from your chosen date, making special keepsakes to treasure for years to come. Readers can discover what big events made the headlines on a day special to them, and immerse themselves in an original piece of history from the time.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought this as a Mother’s Day present…

Bought this as a Mother’s Day present for my Mother-in-law who is very interested in history. She hasn’t put the book down since we gave it to her. Beautifully put together with a big wow factor and personalized touch.

16 April 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wife was very happy and surprised

I bought this for my wife’s 60th birthday. The newspaper was in excellent condition, though obviously authentic. My wife and family thoroughly enjoyed seeing the nostalgic glimpse of history on her date of birth. The shipment was prompt and on time. The presentation box looks very nice, and heightened the anticipation of what was going to be inside.

10 May 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just wasn’t what I thought it was going…

Just wasn’t what I thought it was going to be. Too small /blurry to read. Nothing eventful about that articles. Should maybe make a book with the highlights of the decades with MAJOR articles

18 April 2024
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Reply from Historic Newspapers

Thanks so much for your honesty.

We're sorry to hear your experience with us was only average.

We'd love to find out more if you might like to drop us a line directly. Please feel free to send any additional feedback to us at info@historic-newspapers.com

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Choice

I was amazed how quickly the book was produced and arrived; as I felt I had ordered to close to the event date. I was also nervous as to how the recipient would like the gift.
The book and gift box are so professionally done! I choose the dark green cover, and was very pleased. The recipient is a professional of high standards and he LOVED his gift. He too, thought that the book was very well done.

16 April 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gift idea!

Was looking for a gift idea for my father and I stumbled across historic newspapers website. I browsed through the different items you can purchase and decided to go with the birthday edition. Ordering was a simple and easy and the customizable design was spot on! Loved the product so much I have order two different versions from their website.

Amazing gift. Wonderful company. Highly recommended

10 April 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The delivery date I was supposed to get…

The delivery date I was supposed to get the product was April 12 to the 15th. I did not receive the product until April 25. During this time, a representative assured me that the product had been shipped and I would receive it on April 11, which obviously did not happen. When I received it the book was wrinkled. The packaging was wrinkled. I open the book and the page where the picture goes, was not in color. The pages of the book were very dark and looked like they were made from a cheap copy machine. They were so dark you couldn’t read the print. Communication with your Customer Service is horrible I had to wait at least a day to get an answer from somebody. Customer Service number is useless as you get no one. This was Gift for someone’s birthday, and I am embarrassed that I have to give this to them. I Will not refer your company to anyone and will let many people know about it.

2 May 2024
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Reply from Historic Newspapers

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

We are so sorry to hear that you've been left disappointed with your recent experience.

We have shared your review with our team so we can look into the issues you've described.

We strive to offer the best experience possible and customer feedback helps to keep us on track. If you have any further feedback to share please do reach out to us directly by email at info@historic-newspapers.com anytime.

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality

Poor quality. Problem getting it resolved.

9 April 2024
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Reply from Historic Newspapers

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

We are so sorry to hear about this, it was not our intention to cause any disappointment.

It seems you may have missed our last reply. We have reached out to you again by email and hope we can sort out the best way to help here.

We look forward to hearing back.

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

I was very excited about getting the Yankees newspaper book for my brother’s 70th birthday. When I received it, I chose to keep it but seriously considered returning it because MOST of the pages are illegible. I was very disappointed in the quality of the pages in the book. Some of the more recent newspapers were a little more legible. I didn’t send it back because I figured this was just the “novelty” of it. It’s not a cheap book and I expected a better product. I hope you consider fixing the papers and maybe sending me a more legible book.

9 April 2024
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Reply from Historic Newspapers

Thanks so much for your honesty.

We're sorry to hear your experience with us was only average.

We'd love to find out more if you might like to drop us a line directly. Please feel free to send any additional feedback to us at info@historic-newspapers.com

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

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