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Early report on the death of "Peter the Great"...
Early report on the death of "Peter the Great"...
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February 18, 1724
THE POST-BOY, London, England, Feb. 18, 1724 The front page has a report reading: "It is currently reported on Tues. last that an express was arrived with advice that the Czarish Majesty was dead; but no account thereof being yet published by authority we must suspend our belief of such an important piece of news." But it was true, and this is a very early newspaper account of the death of Peter The Great. Some dirtiness to the top half of the front page, bit close-trimmed at the very bottom margin not affecting this text which is near the middle of the page. Two ornate engravings at the top of the issue, singlesheet measuring about 8 1/2 by 14 inches. Other news of the day & a wealth of ads.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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