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Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item # 617441
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February 08, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Feb. 8, 1753
* Rare Colonial New York original
* Short lived title
This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
As noted in a book published exclusively about this periodical, this was one of the most important publications of 18th century America. The Independent Reflector writers were young, well-educated lawyers who led an anti-government clique in New York determined to oppose any tendency of the administration to extend its power. The Reflector urged reforms of all sorts--in the practice of medicine, in methods of fire control, in the constabulary, and in the judiciary. But its greatest fight, which ultimately led to its suppression, was its battle to oppose the establishment of a college in New York controlled by the Church of England & supported by public funds.
The content in this issue is an issue-filled editorial on a topic, the heading at the top of the front page: "The Author's Vindication of himself: The Treatment he has met with, scurrilous and unreasonable; with his Resolution to proceed; and the Disinterestedness of his Labours". The imprint appears at the bottom of the back page, noting: "New York: Printed by J. Parker at the New Printing Office in Beaver Street...".
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 260 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. American titles from the 1750's are rarely found.
Measures 6 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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