THE WASHINGTON GAZETTE, Beaufort County, North Carolina, Dec. 24, 1891  

* Rare Southern publication
* Christmas - Xmas Eve 

A very curious issue as it is printed entirely in blue ink for the celebration of Christmas. The content is Christmas-themed as well. 
Four pages, large folio size, some wear at folds & margins with discrete archival mends, generally in good condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

Background: The December 24, 1891 holiday edition of The Washington Gazette in Beaufort County, North Carolina holds significant historical and cultural value as a striking example of late 19th-century regional journalism and print novelty. By producing a four-page issue printed entirely in blue ink—supported by curated Christmas-themed content—the publisher used a visually distinct gimmick to create a festive keepsake edition for local subscribers. Beyond its holiday charm, this curious issue stands out as a rare surviving artifact of small-town post-Civil War North Carolina press, illustrating how rural Southern newspapers leveraged technical creativity, specialized ink production, and community-focused editorial design to drive holiday sales and celebrate local traditions.