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October 23, 1693
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 23, 1693  Much of the front page is taken up by a proclamation headed:  "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION, For Preventing the Exportation of Corn to France, and Enhaunsing of Prices thereof at Home, and for Setting the Poor on Work."
amongst other news items.
This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today. Single sheet and in nice condition.