Very early, short-lived, colonial newspaper...

Item # 718414

August 30, 1753

THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, Aug. 30, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing but 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates.
A fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 270 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. American titles from the 1750's are rarely found.
The entire issue is taken up with a lengthy essay: "Of the Use Abuse, and Liberty of the Press".
Four pages, 6 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, some foxing, an old mend on page 2 causes no loss of readability, otherwise good.