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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 1370

British Anti-Catholic Broadside, 1674/5 - Rare and important broadside in two segments [each 11.5" x 14.5"] announcing that Charles II has commanded in council that "....Convictions of Popish Reculants be encouraged, quickened, and made effectual...That no Person or Persons...do presume to say Mass in any part of this Kingdom...All Persons born within any of his Majesties Dominions, who have taken Orders by any authority derived from the Church or See of Rome, and are now remaining in any part of this Kingdom, and out of Prison...depart the Realm before the five and twentieth day of March..." Segments appear to have been issued in two pieces. Toning, edge wear, but VG. Estimate US$ 100-150

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