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One of the less common, early titles...



Item # 707124

October 21, 1704

THE REHEARSAL, London, Oct. 21, 1704  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, 7 1/2 by 12 3/4 inches, minimal margin at the right side, very nice condition.

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Category: The 1600's and 1700's