Mercurius elencticus. Communicating the unparallell'd proceedings at Westminster, the head-quarters, and other places; discovering their designes, reproving their crimes, and advising the kingdome.
Wharton, George,Sir,1617-1681,ed.
Sheppard, S.(Samuel),ed.
[London, England : s.n.,
1647]-
Title from caption.
Text is headed by a Latin motto, and after the earliest issues by several lines of verse.
Years of coverage given according to Lady Day dating; year of publication from date of coverage.
Edited by George Wharton, with assistance from Samuel Sheppard when Wharton was in prison. Cf. Frank.
The text of the issue of Feb. 7, 1649, describing the execution of King Charles I (not in the Thomason collection), has been reprinted by J. B. Williams.
The last issue described, while not always attributed to Wharton, matches earlier issues in appearance and style, continuing the attack on the regicide John Bradshaw begun in the issue of Feb. 7, 1649. Cf. Frank.
Frank, J. Beginnings of the English Newspaper 1620-1660
Nelson and Seccombe
ESTC
Nelson and Seccombe
Williams, J.B. History of English journalism to the foundation of the Gazette,
Most issues published on Wednesday; others published Friday, Tuesday or Monday.
Numbering begins with the second issue: Numb. 2 (5-12 Nov. 1647).
Numbering irregular after 9 Jan. 1649.
Variant of Numb. 36 is misnumbered '3', and has a different text; Numb. 46 also has a variant issue with different text; both variants have been described as counterfeits. Cf. Frank.
Gaps in publication during Dec. 1648 and Jan. 1649.
Microfilm.
At least one counterfeit issue with the same title was published 28 Feb. 1649.
Great Britain England London.
Mercurius elencticus (London, England :  Apr. 1649 : Sheppard)
Mercurius elencticus (London, England : 28 Feb. 1649)