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An early issue, printed by Ben Franklin's grandson...
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.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's