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Item # 699499

March 14, 1691

MERCURIUS REFORMATUS, OR THE NEW OBSERVATOR,  London, England, March 14, 1691  

* 17th century original
* Rare publication


A quite uncommon newspaper done in question/answer format, whereby a topic, or topics, are raised and then discussed. The topics discussed are listed just under the masthead.
Several advertisements are on the back page.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 8 by 12 3/4 inches, very nice condition.

AI notes: Mercurius Reformatus, or The New Observator was a 17th-century English periodical that took part in the politically charged pamphlet wars of the time. Likely created in response to earlier publications like The Observator, it aimed to "reform" public discourse by challenging opposing views, often using satire and polemics. It reflected the fierce ideological battles of the era through sharp, partisan journalism.

Item from last month's catalog - #355, released for June, 2025

Category: The 1600's and 1700's