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An early issue, printed by Ben Franklin's grandson...



Item # 694522

May 18, 1791

THE GENERAL ADVERTISER & POLITICAL, COMMERCIAL AND LITERARY JOURNAL, Philadelphia, May 18, 1791  A very early issue of this title which existed from 1790 - 1794 before being retitled "Aurora General Advertiser". It was printed by Benjamin Franklin Bache, Ben's grandson. 
Various news and ads of the day, with the back page having illustrated ads for a rifle and a fishing tackle shop.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, several creases and two folds, a small hole at a front leaf fold, various wrinkling.

Item from our most recent catalog - #356, released for July, 2025

Category: The 1600's and 1700's