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William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item # 692740
March 17, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 17, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment. The first issue appeared on March 4, 1797 and the newspaper lasted but 770 issues.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, mild wear at the margins, good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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