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Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...
Item # 636459
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December 21, 1752
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Dec. 21, 1752 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. This is issue #4. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
The focus of this issue is as noted near the top of the ftpg: "The different Effects of an Absolute and a Limited Monarchy...".
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 imprint appears at the bottom of the back page, noting: "New York: Printed by JAMES 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, minor foxing, nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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