Journal of the Long Parliament. 'A Perfect Diurnall of the Passage in Parliament', London, December 26th, 1642. One of the earlier "newsbooks", which were the predecessors of today's newspapers. This issue is rare as it has a wood engraving in the masthead. The Long Parliament of England was established 3rd November 1640 to pass financial bills, following the Bishops' Wars. It was not dissolved until after the English Civil War.

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