Rare title from the Revolutionary War...
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July 22, 1775
THE CRISIS, from London, England, dated July 22, 1775.
* Rare anti British title from England
* Revolutionary War era original
* Pro America Independence
In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England.
One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war.
The full text of the entire issue is photographed below. All six pages are essentially a lengthy and cleverly written poem, portions of which include:
"What can be had from Captives and from Chains; What large Revenues can your coffers boast, from ruin'd cities, and a wasted coast..." and "Of haughty Tyrants & their fawning crowd; Ah, blush, deluded Prince with conscious shame,;That George should merit that detested name." and also: "Your hopes of conquest on North Am'ricks Coast, Are blasted & your expectations lost, Your armys routed & your Generalsa driven Back to their Fleets, the sport of angry Heaven...." and more (see the photos0.
Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches, in very nice condition. Complete in six pages.
Note: this is not the famous "Crisis" by Thomas Paine.
* Rare anti British title from England
* Revolutionary War era original
* Pro America Independence
In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England.
One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war.
The full text of the entire issue is photographed below. All six pages are essentially a lengthy and cleverly written poem, portions of which include:
"What can be had from Captives and from Chains; What large Revenues can your coffers boast, from ruin'd cities, and a wasted coast..." and "Of haughty Tyrants & their fawning crowd; Ah, blush, deluded Prince with conscious shame,;That George should merit that detested name." and also: "Your hopes of conquest on North Am'ricks Coast, Are blasted & your expectations lost, Your armys routed & your Generalsa driven Back to their Fleets, the sport of angry Heaven...." and more (see the photos0.
Measures 7 by 11 1/2 inches, in very nice condition. Complete in six pages.
Note: this is not the famous "Crisis" by Thomas Paine.
Category: Revolutionary War
