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The earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered...
The earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered...
Item # 678440
June 05, 1819
EDWARDSVILLE SPECTATOR, Illinois, June 5, 1819
* Very rare publication
* Madison County
This is the earliest newspaper from Illinois we have offered. Not only that, it is eleven years earlier than the previous earliest newspaper from this state. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue. Keep in mind that Illinois just became a state six months previous.
It is notable that the two volume reference work "History & Bibliography of American Newspapers" by C. Brigham has but seven entries of newspapers which existed in Illinois thru 1820, consuming but 3 of the 1500+ pages.
The content, with news items & ads, is typical of other newspapers of the era.
Complete in 4 pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor rubbing just beneath the dateline, very nice condition. A very rare opportunity to purchase an exceedingly early newspaper from Illinois.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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