Piracy on the high seas...
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July 21, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 21, 1684
* Piracy on the high seas
* 17th century pirates
This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.
The front page has a report from Venice which related a piracy, noting some shipping reports and that: "...The Pyrates of Dulcigno and Sta. Maura have landed on the side of Zara and Senigallia, and have carried away near 100 persons." (see).
Other news of the day and various ads on the back page. Single sheet measuring 6 1/2 by 11 inches and in excellent condition.
* Piracy on the high seas
* 17th century pirates
This is the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.
The front page has a report from Venice which related a piracy, noting some shipping reports and that: "...The Pyrates of Dulcigno and Sta. Maura have landed on the side of Zara and Senigallia, and have carried away near 100 persons." (see).
Other news of the day and various ads on the back page. Single sheet measuring 6 1/2 by 11 inches and in excellent condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
