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Early, short-lived colonial newspaper...
Early, short-lived colonial newspaper...
Item # 569261
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June 21, 1753
THE INDEPENDENT REFLECTOR, New York, June 21, 1753 This rare newspaper lasted for less than one year, publishing just 52 issues. Primarily moral and political essays, it gave offense to men in power and was "suppressed by authorities", as Brigham relates. As noted in a book published exclusively about this periodical, this was one of the most important publications of 18th century America. The Independent Reflector writers were young, well-educated lawyers who led an anti-government clique in New York determined to oppose any tendency of the administration to extend its power. The Reflector urged reforms of all sorts--in the practice of medicine, in methods of fire control, in the constabulary, and in the judiciary. But its greatest fight, which ultimately led to its suppression,was its battle to oppose the establishment of a college in New York controlled by the Church of England & supported by public funds.
Taking all of this four page issue is the "The Multiplicity of Oaths, and the Leity & Indecorum wherewith they are Administered and Taken, Pernicious to Society" (see).
This is a fine opportunity to purchase at a reasonable price a very early issue--over 250 years old--by James Parker from the colonial press of New York. . American titles from the 1750's are rarely found making this perhaps the earliest American imprint in your collection.
Measures about 12 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, slightly irregular at the blank spine margin, and a blind library impression at the bottom affecting no type.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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