THE OLD WHIG, OR THE CONSISTENT PROTESTANT, London, April 21, 1736

• Very rare publication
• Early 18th century British original

This is a very rare title, publishing for only 4 years with various news reports from Europe. There is a brief item on the back page noting: "...advice by a letter from South Carolina of the death of the Rev. Mr. John Fullerton, lately missionary at Christ Church: he died very much lamented not only by his parishioners but by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance...".
Four pages, full red tax stamp on the front page, wide, never-trimmed margins, great condition.

Background: This title was a scarce London weekly newspaper published from 1735 to 1738 under the editorship of Benjamin Avery, with contributions from prominent Protestant dissenters, including Samuel Chandler and George Benson. Combining political commentary, religious debate, and general news from Britain and abroad, the publication reflected the period’s contentious relationship between religion, politics, and civil liberties. Its pages addressed concerns over the influence of Roman Catholicism and defended a particular interpretation of Protestant principles at a time when religious identity remained closely intertwined with public affairs. Published for just four years, The Old Whig offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and religious debates of Georgian England, making surviving original issues an appealing addition to collections of early British newspapers.