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One of the less common, early titles...
One of the less common, early titles...
Item # 699469
October 13, 1708
THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 13, 1708 A fine single sheet newspaper which lasted only 6 years. It was published by Charles Leslie, considered a violent controversialist who was virtually inextinguishable. Another source notes: "...in August 1704, he had started, in opposition to the ‘Observator’ and Defoe's ‘Review,’ a periodical entitled ‘The Rehearsal.’ It was published...beginning with 10 April 1706. The title was borrowed from the well-known play by the Duke of Buckingham. In form ‘The Rehearsal’ was a lively dialogue between Rehearsal and Observator or Countryman, and, though largely occupied with matters of merely ephemeral interest, afforded Leslie scope for a familiar exposition of his views on serious matters....".
Discussion topics in this issue are printed just above the dateline. Complete as a single sheet issue, 8 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Discussion topics in this issue are printed just above the dateline. Complete as a single sheet issue, 8 by 13 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's










