Two mentions of America in a 1668 newspaper...
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 17, 1668 An early issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665.
The back page has two mentions of America with: "...we are advised of the arrival of five ships belonging to the West India Company from America, richly laden...a great part of their cargo consisting of hides, bringing with them several sorts of animals taken by them in the Southern parts of America, intended for a present to his majesty..." with more.
Also an item from Hull noting: "...also one ship for Virginia and another for Barbados...".
Rare to find such early mention of America in a period newspaper.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper, 7 by 11 inches, good condition.
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