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582942

Newsbook from 1660... Pirates; Oliver Cromwell; the king's scaffold builder...

Item #582942

November 29, 1660

MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Nov. 29, 1660 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see)

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542095

The Great Fire of London...

Item #542095

September 24, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, September 24, 1666  One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666.  Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most signi... See More  

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561779

The Great Fire of London...

Item #561779

September 24, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, September 24, 1666  One of the greatest calamities, and more notable events to strike London in its long history is the Great Fire which destroyed much of the city in September, 1666.  Finding period references to it are exceedingly difficult, as the number of newspapers publishing in 1666 was extremely small, this title certainly being the most significant.

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215833

From London, just after the Great London Fire and plague...

Item #215833

January 1, 1667

THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated in 1667-1669, from London, England.   This is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world.  A 17th century issue, from the decade of the Great London Fire and Plague.  The issue shown in the photo below is an example of the look and condition of the issue you will receive.  Printed on high quality rag paper.  Very nice condi... See More  

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556124

World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette over 340 Years Old...

Item #556124

April 22, 1667

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, April 22, 1667



* 17th Century Original



This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The reverse has a report from "Deal" that says: "This Afternoon arrived here two ships from Virginia, one from Barbadoes, two from Lisbon, and about tw... See More  

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556738

The Virginia Fleet...

Item #556738

September 5, 1667

THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, England, dated September 5, 1667.



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century mention of The Virginia Fleet



This SINGLESHEET issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



A report on the reverse from  "Plymouth" says: "The Virginia Fleet sailed from ... See More  

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556003

World's Oldest Newspaper - 1686 Gazette Over 340 Years Old...

Item #556003

March 26, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, March 26, 1668



* 17th Century Original



This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



A front page report from "Plymouth" mentions that: "...Several ships intending for New-found-land, Barbados, New-England and other places, that could n... See More  

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556740

Abundance of fish near Newfoundland...

Item #556740

July 16, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 16, 1668



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century abundance of fish near Newfoundland




This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The reverse has a report from "Waymouth" stating that: "Several vessels arriving here from Na... See More  

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558431

Sailing of ships...

Item #558431

July 20, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 20, 1668



* 17th Century Original



This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The front page has news from Falmouth: "Yesterday went out to sea from this Harbor, the Constant Katherine for the Barbadoes, and the Prudent Mary for Leghorn, in... See More  

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556741

17th century mention of Barbados and Virginia...

Item #556741

August 3, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1668



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century mention of Barbados and Virginia




This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



The reverse has a report from "Bristol" that says: "...lately arrived in this Port...ships from... See More  

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556742

Bridgetwon, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber...

Item #556742

August 6, 1668

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 6, 1668



* 17th Century Original

* Seventeenth century Bridgetown, Barbados rebuilds with New England timber




This single sheet issue is over 340 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe also with some interesting advertisements as well.



A front page report from "Lyme" says: "Yesterday arrived the Concord...in ... See More  

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558743

Four Century Set of London Gazette's...

Item #558743

March 4, 1671

THE LONDON GAZETTE from London England. These issues cover the past 4 centuries being exactly 100 years apart from each other. The dates in this set are as follows: 



* October 30, 1671 (338 yrs, old); October 8, 1771 (238 yrs old); October 6, 1871 (138 yrs old) & November 2, 1971 (38 yrs. old). 



These issues contain news of the day, lots of royal related news. 



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558793

Rare & early title...

Item #558793

July 14, 1682

THE LONDON MERCURY, London, England, July 14, 1682  A very difficult title to find. The back page has a report of the king arriving from Windsor. Other news reports from throughout Europe, including military and political events.



A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 12 1/4 inches, wide, untrimmed margins and is in quite nice condition save for a minor archival mend on page 2.

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552102

Birth of Louis, Dauphin of France...

Item #552102

August 3, 1682

LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, August 3, 1682



* Louis de France, Duke of Bourgogne born



A report from "Paris" on the reverse begins: "The sixth instant about 10 at night the Dauphiness was (to the great joy of this Court) brought to bed of a young Prince who is called Duke of Burgundy..." and a bit more about the news of his birth and the "publick joy".



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552196

Algernon Sydney guilty of treason ... conspired to kill King Charles II...

Item #552196

November 22, 1683

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, November 22, 1683 



* Algernon Sydney guilty of treason 

* King Charles II murder plot 




The reverse has a brief but historic report about the trial of Algernon Sydney, the famous English politician and political theorist, and opponent of absolute monarchies.



Sydney ultimately became involved in a plot to assassinate King Charles II. He was l... See More  

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554618

Just after the death of King Charles II...

Item #554618

February 12, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 9-12, 1684  A nice issue concerning the death of King Charles II, who just died a few days earlier on Feb. 6. This is the first issue of this title published after the Feb. 9 announcement of the king's death.

About half of the ftpg. is taken up with a report which begins: "For as much as it hath pleased Almighty God lately to call unto his infinite ... See More  

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561261

Death of King Charles II...

Item #561261

February 19, 1684

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 19, 1684  The front page has a report from Edinburgh mentioning the arrival of: "...the most sorrowful news of the death of our late Gracious Sovereign..." and also on the front page is a document beginning: "For as much as it hath pleased the Almighty God to call CHARLES the Second...from a Temporary Crown to inherit an Eternal in the Heav... See More  

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558778

On the death of King Charles II...

Item #558778

April 20, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 20, 1685 



* Death of King Charles II 

* In a British newspaper
 



All of the front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with various addresses to King James II concerning the death of King Charles II who died in February (see). The back page has a list of those who won in a recent election which includes "Samuel Pepys, Esq.". Pe... See More  

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219454

Coronation of King James II and Queen Mary...

Item #219454

April 27, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 23-27, 1685  This is one of the more desirable & historic events of the period, with the entire front page & some of the back page taken up with the coronation of King James II and Queen Mary. The report is datelined April 23 and has a one paragraph preface reading: "This day being the Festival of St. George, the Coronation of their sacred Ma
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556805

Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II...

Item #556805

July 23, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 23, 1685 



* Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II

* 17th century original




The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page report and letter from the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, expressing their loyalty to the new king (King James II) upon his ascension to the throne after the death of his brother, K... See More  

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556806

Proclamation of King James II... The Rye House Plot...

Item #556806

July 27, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 27, 1685  The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page Proclamation of King James II regarding the summons for potential traitors involved in the historic Rye House Plot.  Details of this famous conspiracy may be found at:  http://www.archive.org/stream/secrethistoryofr00tank (copy and paste link into your browser).  The te... See More  

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581198

Loyalty to King James II in the invasion of William of Orange...

Item #581198

October 11, 1688

THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 11, 1688  This was from the time of the "Glorious Revolution" in England, when the Catholic throne of James II was being threatened by the Dutch Protestant William of Orange, who ultimately, along with his British wife, Mary Stuart, would soon become joint British sovereigns William and Mary.

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581195

Pledging the support of the King in the coming invasion...

Item #581195

October 15, 1688

THE LONDON GAZETTE, October 15, 1688  This was from the time of the "Glorious Revolution" in England, when the Catholic throne of James II was being threatened by the Dutch Protestant William of Orange, who ultimately, along with his British wife, Mary Stuart, would soon become joint British sovereigns William and Mary.

The front page begins with the king in a conciliatory mood wit... See More  

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576512

Rare 17th century title from England...

Item #576512

January 1, 1694

THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, January, 1694



* Rare 17th century original



This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrence... See More  

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576606

Rare 17th century title from England...

Item #576606

February 1, 1694

THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1694 



* Rare 17th century periodical



This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private ... See More  

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576607

Rare 17th century title from England... Death of the Queen Mary of England...

Item #576607

March 1, 1694

THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, March, 1694



* Rare 17th century title

* Queen Mary II death




This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and ... See More  

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576637

Rare 17th century title from England...

Item #576637

June 1, 1694

THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, June, 1694



* Rare 17th century periodical



This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences... See More  

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577006

Rare 17th century title from England...

Item #577006

December 1, 1695

THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, December, 1695 



* Rare 17th century English title



This is a very uncommon periodical published during the reign of King William III, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Privat... See More  

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217252
Item #217252

January 21, 1714

THE POST-BOY, London, January 21, 1713-14  A front page report from Palermo that appeared in the Paris Gazette begins: The 21st, being St. Thomass Day the King and Queen of Sicily made their entry into this City. Much about the celebration and ceremonies, with mention that there were fireworks in the evening. Issue is double-dated because there were two calendars in use at the time. O
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539500

Pirates, and Edmund Halley..

Item #539500

January 9, 1720

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, January 9, 1720



* Early pirates report of plundering...

* Death of Astronomer Edmund Halley...




The masthead is extremely ornate and intricately engraved (see photos) making this a great issue for display. Plus the first letter is very ornate as well.



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561426

World's oldest newspaper...

Item #561426

February 24, 1722

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 24, 1722  This issue is 280 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.

A complete newspaper measuring about 7 by 11 1/2 inches in nice condition.



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561987

Lamenting the death of King George I in Connecticut... Coronation of George II...

Item #561987

December 26, 1727

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, December 26, 1727 



* King George death

* King George II coronation




Most of the first column is taken up with an address to the King by: "...your Majesty's English Colony of Connecticut in New-England in America." concerning the death of King George I and also mentioning the coronation of King George II. The letter begins:



* We, your Majesty's
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577028

Maryland on the death of King George I...

Item #577028

April 2, 1728

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1728  About half of the ftpg. is taken up with an address to the King from: "...the Upper and Lower Houses of Assembly in the Province of Maryland." offering condolences for the death of his father, King George I (see photos). Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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575220

One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...

Item #575220

December 28, 1728

THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1728 



* Rare 18th century title

* Great masthead engraving




See the photo below for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slayi... See More  

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558146

CaptainTurpin turns pirate...

Item #558146

August 1, 1735

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1735



* Nice 18th century British magazine

* The early silk industry in Georgia



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine&quo... See More  

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549042

One of the earliest Pennsylvania newspapers...

Item #549042

November 13, 1735

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1735  As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1735.

This is a great issue from the premier city of the colonies at that time--when Ben Franklin was just beginning his career--and a handsome issue as well
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552791

Georgia & the Carolinas to be invaded...

Item #552791

November 1, 1737

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1737



* Early 18th century British magazine

* Georgia & the Carolinas to be invaded



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221810

American Indies...

Item #221810

August 1, 1738

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1738



* Early Masonic item

* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish



One of the articles within begins: "I have orders...the British subjects complain in the strongest manner of the oblique ways & unjust means which the Spanish officers in the West Indies make use of for condemning & confiscating their ships..." with mor... See More  

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559394

Treatment in the West Indies... Early Masonic item...

Item #559394

August 1, 1738

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1738



* Early 18th century British magazine

* Early Masonic item

* How treated in the West Indies by the Spanish



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first peri
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596084

The English language reduced to monosyllables...

Item #596084

December 1, 1738

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1738



* Early 18th century British magazine

* King of France in Corsica



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "
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201062

Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed...

Item #201062

April 1, 1739

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1739.



* Execution of highwayman Dick Turpin



This issue contains a report of the execution of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin. The report notes: "The notorious Richard Turpin, and John Stead, were executed at York for horse stealing. Turpin behaved in an undaunted manner; as he mounted the ladder, feeling his right leg tremble, he stamped it
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208762

Customs of the Jews...

Item #208762

September 1, 1739

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739



* Judaica content



One of the more notable articles within is: "Continuation  of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see for portions).

Among other articles noted in the table of contents are: "The Original Me
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548362

Customs of the Jews...

Item #548362

September 1, 1739

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739 



* Hebrews Jewish Judaic 18th Century

* Judaica content



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" i
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552350

Surrender of Belgrade... King of Spain & the South Sea Tea Company...

Item #552350

September 1, 1739

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739



* Early 18th century British magazine

* Judaica content



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in it... See More  

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598787

Map of Havana, Cuba & Porto Bello... King's Edict in Favor of the Jews...

Item #598787

March 1, 1740

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1740



* Maps of Havana, Cuba, and Portbello, Panama

* Early reports from Georgia : slave insurrection

* Judaica item on the King's Edict



A nice, early issue of this exceedingly successful magazine, and the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title.

One of the prime features of this issue is the very ni
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591291

World's Oldest Newspaper 1741 Gazette over 270 years old...

Item #591291

May 16, 1741

THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 16, 1741 



* 18th Century original 



This single sheet issue is over 265 years old. Various news from London and other parts of Europe and more. This title is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the world which began in 1665 and is still in existence today. Also with some interesting advertisements as well.



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591858

Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...

Item #591858

August 1, 1741

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741



* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.

* slave insurrection in New York



Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is s
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543994

The Origin of Chess...

Item #543994

February 1, 1742

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1742



* Creating Chess

* Engraving of a Comet



A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its tit
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576289

Proclamation by the King of England...

Item #576289

September 18, 1742

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 18, 1742   Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "By The King, A PROCLAMATION For a General FAST", actually two of them, the second carrying over to page 2. Eight pages, 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, partial red-ink tax stamp on the ftpg., nice condition.

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209479

The Northwest Passage to China thru Canada...

Item #209479

November 1, 1742

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1742



* the House of Ice in St. Petersburg

* finding the Northwest Passage to China, thru Canada




Among the articles is one headed: "Extract of the Exact Description of the House of Ice Erected at St. Petersburg in January, 1740 and of its Furniture..." which takes over 2 1/2 pgs. (see photos for the beginning).

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