EXTRAORDINAIRE, Paris, France, June 24, 1644 (date in Roman Numerals: MDCXLIV, and also dated  at the bottom of the back page: "24 Juin 1644"). This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. 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 13 years previous in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. This small-size issue of 8 pages (measures 6 1/4 by 8 3/4 in.) All text is in French. A very rare opportunity for not only a rare title but one which predates anything of the like in most other European countries.  Also an excellent opportunity to add one of the earliest dated newspapers currently available to your collection. In excellent condition.