Early mention of Bermuda, or Somers Island...
Item # 693075
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THE POST-BOY, London, England, Oct. 26, 1727 The front page has a brief, and quite early mention of Bermuda, then known as the Somers Islands: "John Pit [Pitt], Esq, to be Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Bermuda or Summer [Somers] Islands, in the room of John Hope, Esq."
The front page also has mention of a ship bound for Virginia.
A single sheet newspaper, 8 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on page 2, great condition.
The front page also has mention of a ship bound for Virginia.
A single sheet newspaper, 8 by 13 1/2 inches, full red tax stamp on page 2, great condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
Categories: The 1600's and 1700's, British
Price
$49
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.