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Washington signs an Act of Congress, on the front page...
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Washington signs an Act of Congress, on the front page...

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THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1790

* First three United States Presidents
* Act of U.S. Congress signed in type


 The front page features an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Also much reporting from Congress.
Page 3 has a report headed: "Assumption of State Debts". 
Also a feature is a large, illustrated advertisement for an "Orange Outing", presumably an orangutang, looking more human-like than it should.
Four pages, untrimmed margins, very nice condition.

Note: In 1790, President George Washington signed into law "An Act to prevent the exportation of goods not duly inspected according to the laws of the several States." This legislation aimed to ensure that goods exported from the United States met quality standards established by individual states. By requiring proper inspection before export, the act sought to protect the reputation of American products in international markets and prevent the shipment of substandard goods.
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100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.