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17th century woman publisher...
17th century woman publisher...
Item # 705335
January 14, 1681
THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681
* Rare publication w/ Woman publisher
* Hold something from the 17th century in your hands
This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is that the imprint at the bottom of the back page reads: "London, Printed for Joanna Brome, at the Gun in S. Paul's Church-yard."
I believe this to be the earliest periodical we have offered published by a woman. Could it be the earliest woman newspaper publisher?
Single sheet, 8 by 13 inches, great condition.
AI notes: Joanna Brome was a pioneering 17th-century English publisher who took over her husband Henry Brome’s printing business after his death in 1681. Operating from St. Paul's Churchyard in London, she became the sole printer of The Observator, a politically charged newspaper written by Sir Roger L’Estrange that defended the monarchy and attacked Whig and dissenting views. Her role as one of the earliest known female newspaper publishers in England was notable, especially in a male-dominated trade. Despite facing legal challenges due to the controversial content she printed, Brome continued her work until her death in 1684, leaving a significant legacy in both political journalism and women’s history in publishing.
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