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Newsbook from just before the return of Charles II...
Newsbook from just before the return of Charles II...
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April 05, 1660
MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, April 5, 1660
* Rare 17th century publication
* Restoration of King Charles II
An uncommon newsbook (the forerunner of newspapers) with the balance of the title reading "Comprising the sum of Forraign Intelligence: With The Affairs Now in Agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For Information of the People."
This title was published by the famed Henry Muddiman, who a few years later would begin the Oxford Gazette which 24 issues later to be renamed the London Gazette upon the return of the Royal Court to London.
This issue begins noting in part: "Whereas Marchemont Nedham, the author of the weekly News books, called Mercurius Politicus, and the Publique Intelligencer, is, by order of the Council of State, discharged from writing or publishing any publique intelligence [banned by authorities, he being the chief Cromwellian publisher]: The reader is desired to take notice that by order of the said Council, Henry Muddiman, and Giles Dury, are authorized henceforth to write Pu publish the said Intelligence....intend to set out under the titles of the Parliamentary Intelligencer, and Mercurius Publicus...".
This was from the beginning of the English Restoration with the return of Charles II from exile to take the British throne (he wold formally return on May 29, 1660.
Most of the issue is taken up with reports relating to the return of Charles II, including a letter to Lord General Monck, famed soldier who supported the return of Charles II, signed in type by Thomas Fairfax among others. Further on is another letter written: "To his Excellency George Monck, Lord General of all the Parliament's Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland..."
Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 1/4 by 7 7/8 inches, wide margins, very nice condition.
* Rare 17th century publication
* Restoration of King Charles II
An uncommon newsbook (the forerunner of newspapers) with the balance of the title reading "Comprising the sum of Forraign Intelligence: With The Affairs Now in Agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For Information of the People."
This title was published by the famed Henry Muddiman, who a few years later would begin the Oxford Gazette which 24 issues later to be renamed the London Gazette upon the return of the Royal Court to London.
This issue begins noting in part: "Whereas Marchemont Nedham, the author of the weekly News books, called Mercurius Politicus, and the Publique Intelligencer, is, by order of the Council of State, discharged from writing or publishing any publique intelligence [banned by authorities, he being the chief Cromwellian publisher]: The reader is desired to take notice that by order of the said Council, Henry Muddiman, and Giles Dury, are authorized henceforth to write Pu publish the said Intelligence....intend to set out under the titles of the Parliamentary Intelligencer, and Mercurius Publicus...".
This was from the beginning of the English Restoration with the return of Charles II from exile to take the British throne (he wold formally return on May 29, 1660.
Most of the issue is taken up with reports relating to the return of Charles II, including a letter to Lord General Monck, famed soldier who supported the return of Charles II, signed in type by Thomas Fairfax among others. Further on is another letter written: "To his Excellency George Monck, Lord General of all the Parliament's Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland..."
Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 1/4 by 7 7/8 inches, wide margins, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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