Lot 721
1600s British Newspapers. Lot of four 17th century British newspapers. An issue each, single sheets, from: The Impartial Protestant Mercury, The Loyal Protestant, The True Protestant and Smith's Currant Intelligence. All London, dates 1680-1682. Remnants of library bindings remain at left of all sheets, some paper loss around edges. Otherwise, very good condition.
Rare insight into contemporary Catholic/Protestant tensions in England through Protestant eyes, as the newspapers offered here cover the fallout and trials that resulted from the notoriously false Popish Plot of 1678 and Meal-Tub Plot of 1680. Fascinating reading, including mention of pirates, knighthoods and the mysterious "Black Box," which supposedly contained proof of Charles II's marriage to Lucy Walter.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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