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545586   "A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ENGLISH CORANTOS & PERIDICAL NEWSBOOKS 1620-1642", by Folke Dahl (1952). Hardbound, 282 pgs. $55.00
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544758   "ANDREW BRADFORD, COLONIAL JOURNALIST - A Dissertation in English presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy", by Anna Janney DeArmond  (1949)  272 pgs., paperback $12.00
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Exceedingly rare 1566 newsbook... Over 440 years old...
548456   Early newsbook dated August 5, 1566



Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.



These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by having a specific date, reporting on current news, and having some semblance of... See More  
$3,250.00
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Exceedingly rare 1566 newsbook... Over 440 years old...
548459   German newsbook dated 1566



* Rare 16th century original

* 443 years old



Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.



These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by having a specific date, reporting on ... See More  
$3,250.00
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Exceedingly rare 1568 newsbook...
548462   German newsbook dated 1568



Only rarely have we had the great pleasure to offer the earliest of "newspapers" to our customers, being the German newsbooks dating from the 1500's.



These "newsbooks", as they were called, were the predecessors of today's newspapers, being distinguished by being dated, reporting on current news, and having some semblance of the word "news... See More  
$2,725.00
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Dated 1635...
566906   THE GERMAN HISTORY CONTINUED, The Seventh Part, Wherein is conteyned the principall passages of the last Summer..."  London, 1635  An extremely early and lengthy pamphlet: "Printed for Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne", who were famous early newsbook publishers in England, so this piece has a newspaper connection. A nice full title page with the imprint (see), and cont... See More   $425.00
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Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
567112   LA DEFAITE..., Paris, France, Sept. 7, 1635  (dated at the bottom of the back page)  This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 25 years. This is an "extra" issue which published simultaneously along with the "GAZETTE" of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in France which started just 4 years previous ... See More   $370.00
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Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
541466   EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, October 15, 1635  (date in Roman Numerals: MDCXXXV).



This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory by nearly 25 years. This is an "extraordinary" issue which published simultaneously along with the GAZETTE of Paris, the very first regular newspaper published in France which started just 4 years previous in 1631... See More  
$565.00
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Very early "newsbook" from 1647...
557539   "A PERFECT DIURNALL OF SOME PASSAGES IN PARLIAMENT And from other parts of this Kingdome", London, May 17-24, 1647



This "newsbook" as it was called was the predecessor of today's newspapers. This is one of the earlier issues and titles we have had the pleasure to offer and is exceedingly rare in today's market. This issue is filled with a wealth of military reports during th... See More  
$495.00
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Newsbook from 1659...
555082   MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, March 24, 1659



* Very rare 17th century "pre-newspaper"



Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."



This issue  has news from Wes... See More  
$400.00
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Rare Newsbook from 1659...
545031   MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, April 28, 1659



* Rare British newsbook



Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."

Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More  
$355.00
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EARLY NEWSBOOK ... uncommon title!
551484   THE PUBLICK INTELLIGENCER, London, England, May 9, 1659 



* Rare periodical

* 17th century original - 1659




Here is an early "newspaper", formatted like a pamphlet but actually a news book, the predecessor of today's newspaper.



Interesting content includes a report inside from "St. Sebastian" about the arrival of the "Spanish Gallions" from the West Ind... See More  
$390.00
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Newsbook from 1659...
552988   MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 19, 1659 



* News from Scotland, Ireland, and England

* Newsbook format

* Very rare 17th century item 




Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More  
$379.00
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1659 newsbook...
549019  
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, July 21, 1659



* Richard Cromwell


* Rare 17th century original



Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
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$375.00
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1659 Newsbook...
574632  
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, Nov. 10, 1659.



* Uncommon Newsbook Format



Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers), the full title including:



* "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People"
as printed in the masthead.



The fro
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$345.00
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Newsbook from 1659... Spanish nobility watch bull-baiting...
541471   MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659



* Rare title - newsbook

* 17th century original




Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as maj... See More  
$375.00
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Early 1659 newsbook...
552485  
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, December 29, 1659



* Very rare from the 17th century

* Pirates




Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.



Notable content includes
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$340.00
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Newsbook from 1662...
562248  
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, May 22, 1662  Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)



Although we have offered several
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$390.00
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Newsbook from 1662...
569954  
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, October 9, 1662 



* Rare 17th century newsbook 

* Early British ephemera 

* Pirates
 



Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to
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$390.00
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Newsbook from 1662...
566918  
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Oct. 23, 1662  Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)

Although we have offered several n
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$390.00
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Featured Item!

Period mention of the great London Fire...
553986   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 28, 1666 (actually 1667 by today's calendar).



* The Great London Fire



It is very rare to find any period mention of the great London Fire of 1666 in newspapers of the day, certainly one reason being the dearth of publications in print at that time--very few beyond the London Gazette.



The back page of this single sheet newspaper includes: "If any ... See More  
$647.00
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Effects of the Plague... executed for "coyning"...
544999   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, March 29, 1666



* Earliest of newspapers to be had

* Report on the plague




Front page news from "Spain" includes: "The Queen of Spain in Acknowledgment of the good services and fidelity of the Servants and Family of the Late King....".

From "Venice" is a report stating, in part: "We have very great probability that our Fleet by ... See More  
$425.00
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Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
554985   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 



* The Great Plague

* Rare 17th century original




This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the year previous to this published date, and it's still printing today.



Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Europe, ... See More  
$450.00
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Front page report concerning the Great Plague of Europe...
554986   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 2, 1666 



* The Great Plague

* Rare 17th century original




This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the year previous to this published date, and it's still printing today.



Not only is this a very early issue (number 66) but it is from this significant year when the Great Plague was ravaging much of Europe, i... See More  
$425.00
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Virginia mention in 1666, and mention of the Great Plague...
554565   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 23, 1666 



* Very early Virginia mention

* The great Black Plague

* Very rare issue from the 17th century




An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just one year prior in 1665 and is still publishing today--over 340 years later!  This is issue #72.



And this issue has some desirable content. Th... See More  
$455.00
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Virginia mention in 1666, and mention of the Great Plague...
553944   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 30, 1666  An extremely early issue of the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun just one year prior in 1665 and is still publishing today--over 340 years later!  This is issue #74.

And this issue has some desirable content. The ftpg. has two mentions of the "New World", Virginia more specifically, in the very first parag... See More  
$455.00
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London reports on the Great Plague of Europe...
545744   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 2-6, 1666



World history notes that 1666 was perhaps the most "dismal" year of the 17th century, as the Great Plague ravaged England & other portions of Europe but most notably the crowded city of London where it is estimated up to 100,000 people succumbed to the plague, about  20% of the city's population. But many other cities of Engla... See More  
$335.00
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The Great Plague of London, reported in a period newspaper...
558688   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666 



* The Great Plague of London

* Rare period account




Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back page of this single sheet issue has a brief account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague which was ravaging much of Europe at that time. I... See More  
$450.00
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First report of the Great London Fire... In a London newspaper!
544590   ABSOLUTELY GENUINE NEWSPAPER FROM 1666 !

NOT A REPRINT




THE LONDON GAZETTE, September 3, 1666



* Best of issues announcing the Great Fire of London



This issue certainly ranks as one of the premiere issues of all 17th century newspapers, announcing one of the most tragic events of the period.

This issue was published during the outbreak of what would be known as the Great London Fire, wh... See More  
$7,350.00
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The Great Fire of London...
542095   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 



* The Great Fire of London

* The Great Plague




One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666.  Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was ext... See More  
$1,350.00
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The Great Fire of London...
561779   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666 



* The Great Fire of London

* Earliest of newspapers to be had

* The Plague

* 17th century original reporting




One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666.  Finding period references to it are exceedingly di... See More  
$1,350.00
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Front page report of Plague deaths...
558093   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 22, 1666 



* The plague original reporting

* Very early and rare issue

* 17th century




An extremely early issue of this title, the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the previous year in 1665 and still printing today. This is issue #97.



Amongst the various reports from various cities in Europe is a front page i... See More  
$345.00
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The end of the Great Plague...
558737  
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, November 15, 1666 



* The end of the Great Plague

* Rare 17th century original

* Great fire of London year




Issues of this very famous title--the world's oldest continually published newspaper--from the year of the Great Fire of London and the final year of the Great Plague, are exceedingly rare.



This issue has reference to the Great Plague, wit
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$410.00
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Front page report of Plague deaths... Rebuilding after the Great London Fire...
558118   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 24, 1666



* The plague

* The great London fire




An extremely early issue of this title, the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun just the previous year in 1665 and still printing today. This is issue #115.



Amongst the various reports from various cities in Europe is a front page item from Norwich, England, which lists the... See More  
$540.00
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From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...
215833   THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England.   This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world.  A 17th century issue, from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague.  The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive.  Printed on high quality rag paper.  Very nice condi... See More   $150.00
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Early travels to North America...
577799   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 2, 1667



* Mention of New-found-land

* Early shipping reports




The front page has a report from "Pendennis" which mentions in part, "On Thursday and Friday last came in here several ships onwards bound, amongst them... some from New-Found-Land..."



Other news with some ads. Single sheet. In good condition.... See More  
$110.00
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World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette over 340 Years Old...
556124   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 22, 1667



* 17th Century Original



This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The reverse has a report from "Deal" that says: "This Afternoon arrived here two ships from Virginia, one from Barbadoes, two from Lisbon, and about tw... See More  
$140.00
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The Virginia Fleet...
556738   THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated September 5, 1667.



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century mention of The Virginia Fleet



This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



A report on the reverse from  "Plymouth" says: "The Virginia Fleet sailed from ... See More  
$135.00
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World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette Over 340 Years Old...
556003   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 26, 1668



* 17th Century Original



This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



A front page report from "Plymouth" mentions that: "...Several ships intending for New-found-land, Barbados, New-England and other places, that could n... See More  
$132.00
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Abundance of fish near Newfoundland...
556740   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 16, 1668



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century abundance of fish near Newfoundland




This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The reverse has a report from "Waymouth" stating that: "Several vessels arriving here from Na... See More  
$135.00
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Sailing of ships...
558431   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 20, 1668



* 17th Century Original



This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The front page has news from Falmouth: "Yesterday went out to sea from this Harbor, the Constant Katherine for the Barbadoes, and the Prudent Mary for Leghorn, in... See More  
$90.00
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17th century mention of Barbados and Virginia...
556741   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1668



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century mention of Barbados and Virginia




This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The reverse has a report from "Bristol" that says: "...lately arrived in this Port...ships from... See More  
$127.00
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Bridgetwon, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...
556742   THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 6, 1668



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber




This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in ... See More  
$125.00
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Over 300 years old and at a lesser price...
120198   THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's   A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.

This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount the price considerably... See More  
$32.00
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Oldest newspaper in the world... From the decade after the plague...
201325   LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's   This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world.  A 17th century issue, from the decade after the Great London Fire and Plague.  The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive.  Printed on high quality rag paper.  Very nice condition.

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 Background: 

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$75.00
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Four Centuries! A one-of-a-kind set!
4 London Gazette Newspapers - 1671, 1771, 1871, 1971...
558700   THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: March 8, 1671; March 23, 1771; February 10, 1871  & July 16, 1971. These issues contain news of the day including much from England. This title is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world that is still published... See More   $240.00
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Four Century Set of London Gazette's...
558743   THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: 



* October 30, 1671 (338 yrs, old); October 8, 1771 (238 yrs old); October 6, 1871 (138 yrs old) & November 2, 1971 (38 yrs. old). 



These issues contain news of the day, lots of royal related news. 



This tit... See More  
$195.00
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4 London Gazettes...
547559  

THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: August 21, 1671; December 21, 1771; August 29, 1871; and September 23, 1971.



These issues contain news of the day, lots of royal related news. This title is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world that is still

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$230.00
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1677 Latin document on sheepskin...
550705   This is a British document handwritten on sheepskin, entirely in Latin, with the date near the end of the 2nd line: "...octavo die October Anno...1677" (see photos). There is a signature at the bottom. Measures 4 by 12 inches, very nice condition. $75.00
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Item from Catalog 194 (released for January, 2012)...

A 325+ year old newspaper...
120730   THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME, OR THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, 1680-1683  An unusual anti-Catholic newspaper which had a short life before being suppressed. Measures 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in great condition. The issue shown in the photo is generic; the issue you receive will have a similar but different date from the years noted. $31.00
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