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News from America in 1723...



Item # 670104

October 08, 1723

THE POST-BOY, London, Oct. 8, 1723 

* Rare publication w/ nice masthead

A handsome single sheet newspaper as the masthead features two very ornate & detailed engravings.
The ftpg. has a bit of American news with a report of a fire in Boston, and noting: "...escaped by jumping out of the window; but two of his apprentices are among those unhappy persons that perish'd in the flames."
Also 5 front page notices concerning ships to or from Virginia & Maryland.
Measures 8 by 14 1/4 inches, partial red tax stamp on the bkpg., nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's