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Early title from Ireland...
Early title from Ireland...
Item # 699476
November 19, 1771
THE PUBLIC REGISTER, OR FREEMAN'S JOURNAL, Dublin, Ireland, Nov. 19, 1771
* Rare 18th century Irish publication
* Pre Revolutionary War era original
A rather scarce 18th century title with a nice engraving of "Hibernia" in the masthead. The back page is filled with ads.
The entire front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with three essays each headed; "To the Committee for Conducting the Free Press". Some of the text is quite angry, with some overtones of the situation in America at the time although I don't see specific references.
Four pages, some foxing or dirtiness to the top half of page 1, some minor tears at the spine margins, good condition.
AI notes: The Public Register, or Freeman’s Journal was a prominent Irish newspaper first published in Dublin in 1763, initially appearing semiweekly and founded by a “Committee for Conducting the Free‑Press” with contributions from political figures like Charles Lucas. Over time, its name evolved—becoming the Freeman’s Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser in 1806 and later simply the Freeman’s Journal. Politically, it shifted from supporting the Irish “patriot” opposition to periods of pro‑British alignment under Francis Higgins, and eventually became a major voice for Irish constitutional nationalism under the Gray family in the 19th century. The paper’s influence was significant in shaping public opinion, particularly on issues of Irish self-governance, and it remained a key source for news and political commentary until its closure on 19 December 1924, after which its legacy and some assets were absorbed by the Irish Independent.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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