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By the King. A proclamation to restraine the spreadinge of false news, and licentious talkinge of matters of state and government.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II)
Other Authors: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Coffeehouses > Government policy > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.
Political crimes and offenses > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.
Censorship > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.
Seditious libel > Great Britain > Early works to 1800.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1660-1688 > Early works to 1800.
Great Britain > History > Charles II, 1660-1685 > Sources.
Manuscripts, English > Specimens.
Description
Item Description:Caption title.
Manuscript, scribal publication.
On verso: A true coppy of the Kings proclamation.
At end of text: Given at our court at White hall, the 12th day of June, in the 24th year of our reign. 1672.
Also issued in print: In the Savoy, Printed by the assigns of John Bill and Christopher Barker ..., 1672.
The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy contains a bookseller's description and a photocopy of the printed proclamation.
Physical Description:1 leaf ; 40 cm