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A pro-American newspaper from London in 1775...
A pro-American newspaper from London in 1775...
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December 23, 1775
THE CRISIS, London, Dec. 23, 1775 In my over 38 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. Although we had sold all years ago, one has come back to us.
This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England. One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated." The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war.
This front page begins with a poem concerning tyrants. The ftpg. article includes: "the last news form America is of the most shocking & alarming nature...They have formed in conjunction with the BLOODY-minded COWARD and TYRANT their Master, a FACTION and CONSPIRACY against the Laws & liberties..." which carries over to page 2. The venomous text continues through the rest of the issue with additional mentions of America (see photos for the full text).
Complete in 6 pages, very nice, clean condition, 7 by 11 1/4 inches. A very rare title which, although from England, was very supportive of the American cause.
(Note: this is not the "Crisis" pamphlet published by Thomas Paine.)
Category: Revolutionary War
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