THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 29, 1675  The bottom of the back page has a listing of recent books published, one of which is: "The Pattern of Catechistical Doctrine at large, Or, a Pious & Learned Exposition of the Ten Commandments, with an Introduction, containing the use and benefit of Catechizing the General Grounds of Religion; and the Truth of Christina Religion in particular, proved against Atheists, Pagans, Jews, and Turks. By the Right Reverent Father in God Lancelot Andrews, late Lord Bishop of Winchester...".
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 by 11 inches, great condition.

Background: The publication of this July 29, 1675, issue of The London Gazette captures a pivotal moment in the English Restoration, serving as a primary vessel for the state-sanctioned dissemination of news and the reinforcement of Anglican orthodoxy. During this period, the press was tightly controlled by the Licensing of the Press Act 1662, and the Gazette functioned as the official mouthpiece of King Charles II’s government, providing a window into a society recovering from the Great Plague and the Great Fire while navigating the political tensions of the Cavalier Parliament. The advertisement for Bishop Lancelot Andrewes’ The Pattern of Catechistical Doctrine is historically significant because it illustrates the enduring influence of the Caroline Divines and the Church of England's post-Restoration effort to re-establish religious uniformity. By marketing a "Learned Exposition" against "Atheists, Pagans, Jews, and Turks," the publication highlights the 17th-century intellectual climate, where theology was inextricably linked to national identity and the defense of the monarchical state. This specific single-sheet folio, printed on durable rag paper, survives as a physical artifact of the birth of modern journalism and the sophisticated machinery of early modern state propaganda.