"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 this critical time in British history.  Much on politics as well.
The first article on the front page begins: "This day by letters to the committee for Irish affaires came Newes very acceptable of the gallant proceedings of the Lord Inchequeen against the Rebells in Ireland, that he hath taken from the Rebells Dungarvan Castle, & the fort, Caperqueen and Drummany, the two last were surrendered on very easie termes..." with more (see for portions).
Complete in 8 pages, clear archival strengthening at the margins apparently done by an institution as it is very professionally done (and barely visible at first glance), causing no loss of readability. Measures 6 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches.
An opportunity to purchase one of the earliest dated periodicals available today.