Death of this newspaper's founder...
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 1, 1785
- Rare 18th century American title
- Nice herald eagle masthead engraving
- Death of this publication's publisher
Page 3 has a black-bordered notice of the death of Captain John Gill, who founded this newspaper and until about 4 months previous was still the publisher.
Four pages, an ink stain at the very top, archival strengthening at the spine, generally good condition.
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