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September 01, 1785
THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 1, 1785 

* Rare 18th century American title
* Nice herald eagle masthead engraving
* Death of this publication's publisher


Page 3 has a black-bordered notice of the death of Captain John Gill, who founded this newspaper and until about 4 months previous was still the publisher.
Four pages, an ink stain at the very top, archival strengthening at the spine, generally good condition.