Mercurius politicus : comprising the summ of all intelligence, with the affairs, and designs now on foot, in the three nations of England, Ireland, and Scotland. In defence of the Common-wealth, and for information of the people.
Nedham, Marchamont,1620-1678,ed.
Canne, John,-1667?ed.
Milton, John,1608-1674,attributed name.
White, Robert,active 1639-1667,printer.
Simmons, Matthew,-1654,printer.
Newcomb, Thomas,-1681 or 1682,printer.
London : Printed for Robert White,
[1650-1660]
Edited by Marchamont Nedham, John Hall (the poet), and John Canne; throughout the year 1651 this publication was licensed by John Milton. Cf. Handlist of English and Welsh Newspapers.
Title from caption.
Subtitle varies slightly.
Imprint from colophon.
No. 8-30 printed by Matthew Simmons; all following issues printed by Thomas Newcomb.
Some issues at pressmark AB.2.78.140 mutilated with loss of text. No. 161, at pressmark E.110.a.4, is wanting all before p. 2573.
Frank, J. Engl. newspaper
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Williams, J.B. History of English journalism to the foundation of the Gazette,
Shawcross, J. Milton bibliography 1624-1700,
Nelson & Seccombe.  Brit. newspapers and periodicals, 1641-1700,
Some issues irreguarly numbered; nos. 446-544 and others omitted as only 514 numbers in all were issued; dates are consecutive. Cf. Union list of Serials.
Companion publication to: The publick intelligencer, which appeared on Monday.
Reproduced on microfilm. Woodbridge, Conn.: Research Publications International. Early English newspapers; unit 23: reels 1121-1127.
Reproduced on microfilm. Woodbridge, Conn.: Research Publications International. Early English newspapers; unit 24: reel 1205.
Publick Intelligencer