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THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 20, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently known as the British Monitor, which advocated tyrannicide) through which he denounced the French Revolution.
The front page has a letter: "To Napoleon the First". Page 6 has: "Napoleonic Enthusiasts".
Eight pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
(Added to the September, 2026 catalog [#370] after its initial release - only available on-line.)
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