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Pieces of eight arrive from New Spain...
Pieces of eight arrive from New Spain...
Item # 680122
October 03, 1667
LONDON GAZETTE, London, Oct. 3, 1667
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* Unique gift idea for that history buff
* Legendary pieces of eight coins
An early issue of this world famous newspaper which began in 1665 and still publishes today.
The front page has two item noting in part: "...Several merchants touched here and are again put to sea, all of them bound for New England, the Royal Exchange only excepted...". Also:
"Yesterday arrived ate St. Lucars our expected ships from New Spain, and in them about seven or eight millions of pieces of eight to the great encouragement of trade which was before much strengthened for want of money...".
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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