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1798 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...



Item # 671759

March 29, 1798

PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 29, 1798 

* Rare 18th century American title
* 3 runaway slaves advertisements


The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads. The front page has a runaway slave ad under: "Ten Dollars reward" Two more appear on the back page. (see) News of the day and other advertisements.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a little ink dirtiness to a quadrant of the front page only, a few tiny binding holes along the blank spine, nice condition.

Category: American