THE DIARY; or, WOODFALL'S REGISTER, from London, dated August 13, 1791.

* Man with the Iron Mask
* Musical Clock
* Uncommon Title
* Red ink tax stamp

On the back page of this issue is an article entitled "Iron Mask" which is nearly two full columns in length. Page 3 also features a report of the capital musical clock which was presented to the Empeor of Morocco as it was being returned for repairs as they did not have artist capable to do so.

This is a complete 4 page issue which and has a few very lite stains, otherwise is in good condition. It features a partial red ink tax stamp on the bottom right hand corner of page 3.

Background Information: The Man in the Iron Mask (French: L'Homme au Masque de Fer) (died November 1703) was a prisoner who was held in a number of jails, including the Bastille and the Chateau d’lf, during the reign of Louis XIV of France. The identity of this man has been thoroughly discussed, mainly because no one ever saw his face which was hidden by a mask of black velvet cloth. Later retellings of the story have claimed that it was an iron mask. In popular myth he is believed to have been the twin brother of Louis XIV, but there is little actual evidence for this. What facts are known about this prisoner are based mainly on correspondence between his jailer and his superiors in Paris. (Source: Wikipedia)