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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

A Fascinating Time Machine

I found it absolutely fascinating to see history unfold one year at a time on my date of birth! It's not just the headlines . . . it's the day-to-day kind of news stories (politics, entertainment, sports, etc.) that were particularly interesting to me.

7 March 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect gift

My order was processed and arrived quickly. The newspaper was in great shape. My dad cried when he opened it and realized what is was.

28 February 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Book did not arrive

Still waiting my order. Wrote to you two days ago, because FedEX said label was manually filled and YOU must call to ask for the book to be delivered. I can not do the claim. Still waiting for your answer. No update on FedEx since 3.16.24.

6 March 2024
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Reply from Historic Newspapers

Thanks for taking the time to write a review.

We are so sorry to hear that your order hasn't yet reached you. We understand how frustrating it can be waiting on special gifts and it's truly disappointing for us to read how upset you are with the delay.

While we do our best to ensure books arrive in a timely manner, unexpected and unpredictable delays unfortunately can still happen. When they do we are always just an email away and more than happy to help. 💗

One of our agents has responded to your email to offer support and we look forward to helping further if needed.

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome gift for a history buff

The newspaper was in pristine condition (given its age) and came in a protective plastic sleeve, exactly as advertised. My husband was delighted to receive this historical artifact for his birthday.

4 March 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Priceless

I just wanted to say that my newspaper and gift box ect.. was everything I wanted and more. It was a gift for my father's 75th birthday and it brought tears of joy to his eyes! Everything was delivered on time as promised and it was a great experience.

29 February 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

I was excited when I found this book for a 60th birthday gift. When I placed the order, I paid $21.99 for expedited shipping - “delivery between 3/14/24 & 3/15/24”. I received the package 3/18/24 and the cover was blue not green like I ordered. I have emailed customer service because I don’t think I should have to pay the expedited shipping charge and to tell them about the wrong color. I have not heard back from them yet. I am disappointed with my experience with this purchase. I will NOT be ordering from here again and will NOT recommended this to anyone.

18 March 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 with our offer of a resolution. We have reached out to you again by email and hope we can sort out the best way to help here. We would never want to leave you feeling unsatisfied with our products or service.

We look forward to hearing back.

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bad customer service …

Product was ok but I gave us present and had my name on shipping address. I realized right away several days before shipping to fix. I emailed company and even though says to email them immediately for changes they said they could not fix. Really bad customer service.

15 February 2024
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Reply from Historic Newspapers

Thanks for your review.

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@hitoric-newsappers.com anytime.

Kindest Regards
The Historic Newspapers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Birthday Book

I just ordered the personalized Birthday Book as a 100th birthday gift and it was amazing! My order was completed and shipped quickly and the book was beautiful. I am very satisfied with the quality and the option to personalize the product.

22 February 2024

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