Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item # 726407
August 15, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 15, 1670
* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content.
The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline, and even includes a few "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for framing & display with the 356 year old date prominent at the top. Very nice condition.
Background: The 1670 London Gazette stands as a pivotal artifact in the evolution of mass media, representing the transition from informal "newsletters" to the structured, authoritative official journal of record that persists today. Published twice weekly by Thomas Newcomb at the Savoy, the 1670 issues provide a granular look at the Restoration era under King Charles II, meticulously documenting the bureaucratic and diplomatic machinery of a burgeoning empire. Its historical weight lies in its role as a tool of the Crown; by providing standardized accounts of foreign intelligence, royal proclamations, and the arrival of merchant ships, it helped stabilize public information following the chaos of the Great Plague and the Great Fire. During this specific year, the Gazette served as the primary public lens for events like the Secret Treaty of Dover and the chartering of the Hudson’s Bay Company, effectively shaping the national narrative and establishing the "Gazette" format as the global gold standard for government transparency and administrative history.
* Among the Earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 3/4 inches and printed on very high quality paper with much cotton & linen fiber content.
The issue is filled with various news of the day from various cities in Europe, each report with its own dateline, and even includes a few "Advertisements" on the back page. Given its small size this would be a nice newspaper for framing & display with the 356 year old date prominent at the top. Very nice condition.
Background: The 1670 London Gazette stands as a pivotal artifact in the evolution of mass media, representing the transition from informal "newsletters" to the structured, authoritative official journal of record that persists today. Published twice weekly by Thomas Newcomb at the Savoy, the 1670 issues provide a granular look at the Restoration era under King Charles II, meticulously documenting the bureaucratic and diplomatic machinery of a burgeoning empire. Its historical weight lies in its role as a tool of the Crown; by providing standardized accounts of foreign intelligence, royal proclamations, and the arrival of merchant ships, it helped stabilize public information following the chaos of the Great Plague and the Great Fire. During this specific year, the Gazette served as the primary public lens for events like the Secret Treaty of Dover and the chartering of the Hudson’s Bay Company, effectively shaping the national narrative and establishing the "Gazette" format as the global gold standard for government transparency and administrative history.
Category: British
