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January 15, 1732
THE COUNTRY JOURNAL OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Jan. 15, 1731-1732 (double-dated due to the use of two calendars at that time).

* Early 18th century original
* New York & New Jersey governors


Pg. 2 has a report which includes:

* "...his Excellency Col. Cosby, late Governor of the Leeward Islands, Kiss'd his Majesty's hand upon being appointed Captain General & Governor, & Chief in  & over New York and New Jersey & the provinces thereunto belonging..."
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Other news of the day & some fascinating medical ads on the back page, some with small engravings. A few page 3 illus. ads as well.

Great condition, 4 pgs., partial red-ink tax stamp on pg. 3.