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Mercurius publicus: comprising the sum of forraign intelligence; with the affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For information of the people
Uniform Title
Mercurius publicus (London, England : 1660).
Title
Mercurius publicus: comprising the sum of forraign intelligence; with the affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For information of the people.
Published
London [England] : printed by Tho[mas]. Newcomb, living in Thames-street, over against Baynards-Castle,
Physical Description
v. ; 22 cm (4⁰)
Frequency
Weekly
Extent
Began with Numb. 1 (29 Dec. 1659/5 Jan. 1660); ceased with Numb. 33 [ser. 4] (13/20 Aug. 1663). Cf. Nelson & Seccombe.
Numbering Peculiarities
Date of Numb. 16 (19 Apr. 1660) altered in MS. to "29" in Thomason copy; first date of coverage misprinted as "22" instead of '12' Apr.
Date of coverage for Numb. 48 [series 2] (21-28 Nov. 1661) misprinted as "14"-28 Nov.
Numbered in four series: ser. 2 begins with Numb. 1 (3-10 Jan. 1661), which consitutes issue no. 55; ser. 3 with Numb. 1 (2-9 Jan. 1662), which constitutes issue no. 107; ser. 4 with Numb. 1 (1-8 Jan. 1663), which constitutes issue no. 159.
Numbs. 52 [ser. 1] and 44 [ser. 2] omitted in numbering; Numb.43 [ser. 1] repeated in numbering; Numb. 43 [ser. 2] numbered "44" on some variant copies. Cf. Nelson and Seccombe.
Local Notes
BEIN Z17 158: 2d copy variants in 1 vol..
BEIN Z17 158 Copy 2: [Ser. 1], no. 35 imperfect: p. 553-560 wanting.
BEIN Z17 107 copy 2: Variants of 42-53 bound with Mercurius politicus. Bookplate: A.N.L. Munby.
Notes
Subtitle varies slightly.
Imprint from colophon.
Colophons vary; printers names include: John Macock, Richard Hodgkinson, Peter Lillicrap, James Cottrel.
Edited by Giles Dury and Henry Muddiman, Dury being primarily responsible for the issues appearing before the restoration of Charles II and Muddiman continuing as editor after mid-1660. Cf. Williams.
The official newsbook of the government, issued originally under the authority of General Monck, then "by Order of the Council of State", then by authority of the Crown after the restoration of Charles II. Cf. Williams.
Description based on: Numb. 16 (From Thursday April 22. to Thursday April 19. 1660.); title from caption.
This was the Thursday edition of the official newsbook, the Monday edition being: The Parliamentary intelligencer.
Variant and related titles
Mercurius publicus
Format
Journals & Newspapers / Microforms
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
British union catalogue of periodicals
Nelson, C. British newspapers and periodicals, 1641-1700, 378
Times (London, England). Tercentenary handlist of English & Welsh newspapers, magazines & reviews, p. 27
Williams, J. B. History of English journalism, pp. 172-181
Subjects
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Newsbooks - 17th century - England.
Newsbooks.
Also listed under
England and Wales Council of State
England and Wales Sovereign Charles II : 1660-1685
Great Britain England London.
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