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Pirates take a ship...
Pirates take a ship...
Item # 704848
March 06, 1675
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 6, 1675
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Pirates overrun British ship
This is the oldest, continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and still publishes today.
The back page has a report noting in part: "...9 or 10 seamen being English who quitted their own vessel, and went on board their prize; and they being suspected to be Pyrates, this notice is given..." followed by the notice.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 by 11 inches, light dirtiness to the top portion of the back page, small hole at the top margin affects nothing, generally good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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