MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659  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 major cities in Europe. On the seventh page is a report from "Madrid" that says: "Their Majesties of Spain have been about a league hence, at the Church of our Lady of Atochia, to give thanks for the conclusion of Peace with France, where Te Deum, in order thereto, was Sung with great Solemnity, and all the Grandees of Spain made a stately Possession on horseback, being followed by a world of people to make up the public joy. The French also which are here, were present at the ceremonies, which held for three daies, with all the demonstrations of jollity. There is to be followed with a notable Bull-baiting, where the greatest part of Nobility and Gentry of Spain will be present." Has some advertisements too. A great early item! Measures about 8 3/8 by 6 3/4 inches, has 16 pages, bit of loss to the lower right corner two leaves inside, some lite dirtiness in the margins, otherwise in very good condition.