One of the most intricately engraved mastheads to be had...
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December 28, 1728
THE NORWICH GAZETTE, England, Dec. 28, 1728
* Rare 18th century title
* Great masthead engraving
See the photo below for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slaying a dragon.
Pages 1, 2 & 3 are taken up with European news reports, one item on pg. 3 noting: "The old Houses & stabling adjoining to St. James's House, built in the reign of King Charles the First...are ordered to be taken down & a new House built on the spot for His Royal Highness; who till that shall be finished will reside at Somerset House. And we hear that 25,000 pounds will be expended in fitting up Somerset House for His Royal Highness." (see).
The back page has eight illustrated ads (see). Four pages, measures 8 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches, great condition. Full red ink tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. An extremely displayable newspaper.
* Rare 18th century title
* Great masthead engraving
See the photo below for the tremendous detail in the masthead of this early newspaper, showing the skyline of Norwich. Individual buildings and even the windows can be seen in this woodblock engraving. There are insets in the upper corners as well, one showing the patron Saint George slaying a dragon.
Pages 1, 2 & 3 are taken up with European news reports, one item on pg. 3 noting: "The old Houses & stabling adjoining to St. James's House, built in the reign of King Charles the First...are ordered to be taken down & a new House built on the spot for His Royal Highness; who till that shall be finished will reside at Somerset House. And we hear that 25,000 pounds will be expended in fitting up Somerset House for His Royal Highness." (see).
The back page has eight illustrated ads (see). Four pages, measures 8 1/4 by 10 1/4 inches, great condition. Full red ink tax stamp at the bottom of the front page. An extremely displayable newspaper.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
