THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1753  A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.  This is one of the earliest such issues we have offered as others have been from 1756 or 1757. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with a report from Gentleman's Magazine and items from Scotland and London. Pg. 2 has several items concerning the death of the governor of New York, Danvers Osborne. Other news items on pg. 2 as well. Pgs. 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads, including  six large illus. ship ads on pg. 3.  A photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin. A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint.