License needed to be a peddler...

Item # 698036

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May 17, 1686

THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 17, 1686

* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Hold something original from the 17th century

Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" which enforces the use of a license to be a peddler.
The remainder of the front page and most of the back page are taken up with other reports from Europe, plus there are several advertisements as well.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 3/4 by 11 inches, a few small ink stains on the front page, nice condition.