One of the earliest periodicals in English...
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May 27, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, May 27,1693
* Very rare & early 17th century issue
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics using a question/answer format, & one of the earliest periodicals in English.
Content includes a page 2 question: "...the Reason why Water shall continue to run out of the longest Leg of a Cyphon when once put in motion..." Has a small illustration of a "Cyphon". Another question asks: "In what space of time do you think the whole Mass of Blood Circulates through the Body?" And there is a follow-up question: "How the Blood can Circulate in an Arm of Leg that is Cut off..."
There is also a notice about the progress being made in the "Ladies Dictionary".
A single sheet, measures 12 1/4 by 7 5/8 inches, in very good condition.
* Very rare & early 17th century issue
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics using a question/answer format, & one of the earliest periodicals in English.
Content includes a page 2 question: "...the Reason why Water shall continue to run out of the longest Leg of a Cyphon when once put in motion..." Has a small illustration of a "Cyphon". Another question asks: "In what space of time do you think the whole Mass of Blood Circulates through the Body?" And there is a follow-up question: "How the Blood can Circulate in an Arm of Leg that is Cut off..."
There is also a notice about the progress being made in the "Ladies Dictionary".
A single sheet, measures 12 1/4 by 7 5/8 inches, in very good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
