LONDON GAZETTE, May 7, 1666  

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
* Unique gift idea for that history buff

A front page report from "Seville" states: "The admiral and Vice-Admiral of Spain, are providing for their Voyage into New-Spain, but will not be ready till the beginning of July, though they hasten it as much as may be, being to carry Quicksilver for their Mines, which at present is a very great want in that Province." At this time Mexico was known as New Spain.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, 7 by 11 very nice condition.
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still publishing today.

Background:The mines of New Spain were vital to the Spanish colonial economy from the 16th to 18th centuries, with silver being the main resource extracted. Major mining centers included Zacatecas, Guanajuato, and Taxco. The Spanish introduced advanced mining techniques like the mercury-based patio process, relying heavily on indigenous labor. Mining wealth funded the Spanish Empire and shaped the social and economic structure of the colony, while also causing significant environmental impacts.