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Item # 720642

November 16, 1641

NOUVELLES ORDINAIRES, Paris, France, November 16, 1641

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The heading translates to: "Special News"."
This issue predates the earliest English language newspaper we have in our inventory. It was the "sister" publication of the "Gazette", the very first regular newspaper published in France, started in 1631 by Théophraste Renaudot but with influential backing by the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu. The 'Gazette' was published for the wealthy, while the 'Nouvelles Ordinairies' was designed for more common folk.
The first letter of the title and the text are very ornate. All text is in French.
Four pages, 6 by 9 inches, great condition.