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Exceedingly early newspaper from France...
541466   EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, Oct. 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 by Th... See More   $565.00
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Pilgrim-era last will & testament of a man from Rowley, Massachusetts...
540314   * Pilgrim-era last will & testament of Thomas Mighill of Rowley, Massachusetts



This is the earliest dated colonial America document we have encountered. Verification of it being from America is firmly documented  by numerous references which are noted in the website: "The Mighill Family".



The following is from the family website which you can visit to verify:



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$1,350.00
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Early 1659 Newsbook...
217837  
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 29, 1659.

 

* Early 17th Century Newsbook

* 348 years old

* 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. Notabl
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$300.00
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Early newsbook nearly 350 years old...
541817  
MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, December 29, 1659  Subtitled: "Comprising The Sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations of England, Scotland, and Ireland, For Information of the People.", this complete, 16 page issue is one of the forerunners of today's newspaper, called "newsbooks", being smaller in size than a more typical newsp
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$365.00
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THE BLACK PLAGUE OF LONDON!
A great Bubonic Plague issue...
120014   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1666 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 singlesheet issue has a brief account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague which was ravaging much of Europe at that time. Click on the camera icon below to see such a listing (actual issue you receiv... See More   $350.00
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The Great Plague of London death report...
120371   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, 1666 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 singlesheet issue has a brief account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague. The Great Plague was one of the world's great tragedies, with death tolls noted in several issues of this newspaper during t... See More   $350.00
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The Great Fire of London...
542095   THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 24, 1666  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 extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.

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Only a few years after the Great London Fire & Plague...
1667-1669... The 17th Century...
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 ... See More   $150.00
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Earliest Of Newspapers...
201511  
LONDON GAZETTE, May 20, 1667.

 

* One of the earliest newspapers we have to offer



A ftpg. report from "Cadiz" says: "The Indulto of the Flota, which...arrived here from the West-Indies, is now adjusted at 400000 Pieces of Eight; and the ships will begin to unlade in two or three days." Singlesheet, occasional foxing. Over 330 years old!
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$112.00
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At a lesser price...
120198   THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's Here is an issue of this title which is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow me to discount the price considerably. This is not what I would classify as a "damaged" issue. A great opportunity to purchase this rare and historic newspaper at a low ... See More   $30.00
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4 London Gazette Newspapers 1671 1771 1871 1971...
120868   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, lots of royal related news. This title is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world that is still pu... See More   $217.00
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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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$67.00
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Published by America's first newspaper man!
120451   THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, 1679 (only 2 remain within our inventory).  Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published PUBLIC OCCURRENCES BOTH FOREIGN & DOMESTICK in Boston in 1690. It lasted for only one issue. Before emigrating to th... See More   $320.00
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By America's first newspaper publisher!
120452   DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, 1679 A very early singlesheet newspaper published by Benjamin Harris (his imprint appears on the bottom of the back page), the first newspaper printer in the colonies. In 1690 he published DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE BOTH FOREIGN & DOMESTICK in Boston. That newspaper lasted but a single issue. Harris spent several years in jail... See More   $169.00
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Boston Fire report in 1679...
120806   THE TRUE DOMESTICK INTELLIGENCE, OR, NEWS BOTH FROM CITY & COUNTRY, London, Dec. 2, 1679 An uncommon title with front page news about the excitement generated by the early morning visit by the Duke of Monmouth. Another report says that the City Guards of London "...have taken up a custom every morning before they lodge their colours to salute [the] Mayor with two Volleys; and he out of... See More   $277.00
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A 325+ year old newspaper...
120730   THE WEEKLY PACQUET OF ADVICE FROM ROME, OR THE HISTORY OF POPERY, London, 1680 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 in 1680. $31.00
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121037   HERACLITUS RIDENS, London, 1682. An interesting and uncommon dialogue newspaper, which was a typical format for some periodicals of that day. Subtitled: "A Dialogue between Jest & Earnest, Concerning the Times." Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date $71.00
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Rare title from the 1600's...
120453   THE LONDON MERCURY, England, 1682 See the photo below for the front page of this very uncommon title from the 1600's. This singlesheet newspaper lasted for only 56 issues. Scattered issues of this title are held by only four institutions in the United States! Various news of the day, untrimmed margins, generally quite nice condition, measures about 8 by 12 inches. A rare opportunity! $157.00
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Handsome, 300+ year old newspaper...
120511  
THE OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1682.



A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing (see photo) particularly with the over 320 year old date clearly visible in the dateline.



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$27.00
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Very rare title in 1682....
222076  
THE IMPARTIAL PROTESTANT MERCURY, London, Jan. 20, 1681-2  A rather rare title,  the front page having several reports from London including one that says: "Touching the expected Ambassador from the King of Bantam, we are...told, That he brings our King a great Present of Diamonds, and that his Errand is reported to be, to desire of His Majesty the Freedom of sending some Shi
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$209.00
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Rare & early title...
120889   THE LONDON MERCURY, England, July 14, 1682 A very difficult title to find, this issue is untrimmed and is in quite nice condition save for a minor archival mend on pg. 2 and some minor edge tears. The bkpg. has a report of the king arriving from Windsor. Other news reports from throughout Europe, including military & political events. Singlesheet, measures 8 by 12 1/2 inches. $157.00
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121495   THE LONDON MERCURY, England, July 18, 1682 Various reports from London on the ftpg. & some tidbits on the bkpg. including several advertisements. A brown stain near the top does not deter readability. Never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, minimal fold wear. An early & rare title which lasted for only 56 issues! $156.00
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121338   LONDON MERCURY, Sept. 8, 1682 According to Crane and Kaye, this title lasted but 56 issues, obviously making it a very uncommon title. A singlesheet, with a ftpg. report stating: "The East-India Company began their Sale on Monday, and after they had disposed of some Saltpeter, &c. Adjourned the further sale to the 4th of October." Very good, untrimmed condition. INTERESTING VINTAGE R... See More   $156.00
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121369   LONDON MERCURY, Sept. 5, 1682 According to Crane and Kaye this title lasted for just 56 issues, and is held by only four institutions in the United States. A singlesheet with a ftpg. report: "The Actions of the East-India Company are now advanced to 730 with the Principal Stock: and this day begins their Sale, which tis believed will amount, when finished, to 800000 pounds.". $156.00
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From the 1600's...
121017   THE OBSERVATOR, London, 1683 A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing. The photo below is "generic" although the issue you will receive will be dated in 1683 and will have a similar look. Measures 8 x 12 inches. Great item.... See More   $27.00
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120028   THE LONDON GAZETTE 1684. This is a very early and rare singlesheet (front & back) newspaper with news of the day and a few advertisements. Nice condition. $49.00
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180009   THE OBSERVATOR, London, 1685 A LOT OF 8 ISSUES: A dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. This early singlesheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing. Measures 8 by 12 inches. and is in very nice condition. I sell for $25 each individually, so offered here at a considerable discount. This is a... See More   $164.00
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Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...
219454  
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685.



* Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary

* In a London England newspaper




This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph preface reading: "This day b
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$1,249.00
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Richard Baxter Convicted and Sentenced...
219448   Here is a pair of genuine newspapers with historic reports on noted English Puritan church leader Richard Baxter, referred to by Dean Stanley as "the chief of English Protestant Schoolmen".



THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 1, 1685 and THE LONDON GAZETTE of July 2, 1685



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$185.00
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License needed to be a peddler...
541962   THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686  Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Proclamation" enforces the use of a license to be a peddler (see for portions). The remainder of the ftpg. and most of the bkpg. is taken up with other reports from Europe plus there are several advertisements as well. Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 by 11 1/2 in., very nice condition and a great example of... See More   $49.00
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1687 LONDON GAZETTE Newspaper 316 Years Old
120657   Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE dated September 19, 1687. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 316 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. Very rare to find these in the 17th Century. The first years of news... See More   $57.00
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121336   THE LONDON GAZETTE newspaper dated December 22, 1687, from England. Fully half of the front page is taken up with a "PROCLAMATION BY THE KING For Prizing Of Canary Wines". Great, and unusual to find wine-related news items in newspapers, let alone such a report on the front page of a genuine 1687 newspaper! A terrific display item for any wine collector or fine restaurant. You get the complete iss... See More   $74.00
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Rare, early newspaper...
120362   PUBLICK OCCURRENCES TRULY STATED, from London, 1688. In my 26 years of dealing in rare newspaper this is the first time I have seen this newspaper! A singlesheet issue mesauring about 7 1/2 by 12 inches, nice, untrimmed margins. Only 34 issues of this newspaper were ever published! A very rare opportunity for a very rare newspaper. In nice condition with various news reports from Europe, plus... See More   $190.00
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Petition for William and Mary!
1688 Newspaper; Rare Title!
121393   THE LONDON INTELLIGENCE, Feb. 5, 1688-9 A singlesheet containing a nice petition on the reverse supporting the ascent to the Throne by the Prince of Orange and "His Royal Consort the Princess". Ironically there is a report from London stating: "The Prayers for the late K. James II are omitted in the Chappel Royal at White Hall, and in many other Churches and Chappels." This issue also feature... See More   $222.00
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Rare title from the 1600's...
120449   A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION OF THE ESTATES IN SCOTLAND, London, 1689 The year of this issue is printed in the dateline of the lead article on the front page, as the dateline contains only the month and day (unusual). A quite rare title, singlesheet, and in very nice, untrimmed condition. An uncommon opportunity for a title which is rarely offered. $139.00
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Rare & early British title...
120714   A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, London, 1689. A quite rare singlesheet newspaper from England, with the title outlining the content within. Historical reports as well, including a few advertisements. Measures about 8 by 12 inches, never trimmed with wide margins, nice condition. The year is found in the imprint at the bottom of the back page.  The image shown ... See More   $139.00
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1689 LONDON GAZETTE Newspaper 314 Years Old !
120734   Here is the complete, genuine issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE dated January 9, 1689. This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today! This issue is 312 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well. Very rare to find these in the 17th Century. The first years of ne... See More   $52.00
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Rare Title - 1689 British Newspaper
213250  
THE LONDON INTELLIGENCE, Feb. 9, 1688/9.

 

* 1689 Rare Title

* Prince & Princess

* Orange

* King & Queen

* England




The back page has a brief albeit very historic report from London dated February 5, stating that: Yesterday, the Lords and Commons Unanimously Agreed to Proclaim the Prince, and Princess of Orange, King, and Queen of England, and to Present the Crown with some
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$471.00
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Very rare variant title...
120716   A CONTINUATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARLIAMENT IN SCOTLAND, DURING THEIR LATE SITTING; AND OF OTHER AFFAIRS RELATING TO THAT KINGDOM, London, Aug. 17, 1689 This is a quite rare title variation from "A Continuation of the Proceedings of the Parliament in Scotland", of which I have several, however I have only seen just this one issue with this lengthier title. Measures about 7 1/2 by 12 1/4 in... See More   $237.00
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180022   THE LONDON GAZETTE, a great opportunity to purchase a lot of 10 issues of the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, all from the 1690's, & in good condition. I sell for $47 each. $382.00
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121045   MERCURIUS REFORMATUS, OR THE NEW OBSERVATOR, London, England, 1691. A quite uncommon newspaper done in question/answer format, whereby a topic, or topics, is raised and then discussed. A singlesheet issue measuring about 8 by 13 inches, in very nice condition. A quite rare title! Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date ... See More   $56.00
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120191   VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes in the House. Very nice condition VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes in the House. Very nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Over 300... See More   $36.00
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121061   VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1693. A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in the House of Commons. Nice condition VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692. A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in the House of Co... See More   $36.00
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Coffeehouse Newspaper...
200823   THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton from London, England, dated April 16, 1692. This was a fine gentlemen's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format including: "Whether the Reformed Churches beyond Sea do not all make use of a Form o... See More   $47.00
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Rare title from the 1600's...
203118   A COLLECTION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HUSBANDRY AND TRADE, London, April 27, 1692. This is one of the more uncommon titles from the 17th century I have had the pleasure to offer, being singlesheet printed on both sides with the content relating much to the title.  The bkpg. has a large chart showing prices of various grains by city (see photos).  Various browning throughout and an archiva... See More   $89.00
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1693 London Gazette; King & Queen Declaration to Soldiers
121138   LONDON GAZETTE, June 27, 1692 By the King and Queen, A DECLARATION, Requiring all Officers & Soldiers to Observe strict Discipline, & Payment of Quarters. $52.00
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Challenge to vice and atheism...
200373  
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Oct. 1, 1692.

 

* Challenge to vice and atheism



Beginning on the ftpg. and taking most of this singlesheet issue is a lengthy poem: "A Challenge To Vice and Atheism". In a ftpg. message from the publisher is an explanation for this unusual format which states in part: "We shall now in this, and in all the Poetical Mercuries we publish for the future, insert a
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$107.00
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Choice Item from the 1600's

On the Salem witch trials...
120069   THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, 1693 The bkpg. has an advertisement  for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WTICHES..." by Cotton Mather. This is the only periodical that I have ever seen with any reference to the famous Witch Trials at Salem, Massachusetts. A unique and very uncommon item! A quarto-size singlesheet with a few lite dampstains, otherwise i... See More   $225.00
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Mention of Virginia and Maryland...
120639   THE LONDON GAZETTE, Jan. 1, 1693 The inset shows the back page report about the nomination of Colonel Francis Nicholson, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Maryland, to be the "... Governor in Chief of the said Province of Maryland...". A very rare and early reference to colonial business in America. Singlesheet, with lite foxing, otherwise in very good condition. $162.00
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Rare & very early magazine from the 1600's...
121038   THE GENTLEMAN'S JOURNAL OR THE MONTHLY MISCELLANY, London, 1693. If 18th century magazines are scarce, titles from the 17th century are exceedingly rare. Here is one such title, subtitled: "To A Gentleman in the Country Consisting of News, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Musick, Translations, etc." Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be ... See More   $169.00
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