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Philadelphia newspaper with the Benjamin Franklin imprint...
Philadelphia newspaper with the Benjamin Franklin imprint...
Item # 549703
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August 09, 1764
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 9, 1764
* * Rare Benjamin Franklin imprint newspaper
Certainly among the more desired newspapers of the 18th century are any which carry the desired imprint: "Printed by B. FRANKLIN, Post-Master...". This one does (see photos).
The front page has an article: "A Well-Wisher to America" (see). Pg. 2 has various reports from Europe as well as items under the headings: "Boston" "Newport" "New York" and "Philadelphia".
Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads, evidence of Ben Franklin's great success as a newspaper publisher.
Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed. This issue has much wear at the folds, particularly the front page causing some loss of text. Pages 2 & 3 have several transparent (yet noticeable) archival mends at the folds, causing no loss of readability.
The Franklin imprint at the bottom of the back page is in nice condition.
A fine opportunity for a rare Franklin imprint at less than the more usual $1700+ price.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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