THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THOMAS'S BOSTON JOURNAL, Boston, March 18, 1773  This newspaper, published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, is undoubtedly one of the more significant & notable titles of the Revolutionary War era.
An ardent patriot, Thomas was a constant target of the Royalist government. He began his newspaper in Boston but upon British occupation of the city in 1775, rather than cease publication he moved his press further west and continued printing in Worcester. Also, the handsomely engraved masthead was created by none other than Paul Revere, who did masthead engravings for but a few New England newspapers of the 18th century, this arguably being his most famous.
The front page begins with: "A Plan to Perpetuate the Union Between Great Britain and America, to the Latest Period of Time" which has some interesting thoughts. The front page also has: "Proceedings of the Town of Concord" as well as: "To the Committee of Correspondence for the Town of Boston".
Inside has more town reports including: "Proceedings of the Town of Kingston" and: "Proceedings of the Town of Sandwich" as well as another letter: "To the Committee of Correspondence of the Town of Boston".
Four pages, just a bit of foxing, very nice condition. A fine issue for display given the decorative masthead.