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Coat-of-arms engraving & a red tax stamp in the masthead...



Item # 699279

March 03, 1810

THE NORFOLK CHRONICLE; OR NORWICH GAZETTE, England, March 3, 1810  

* Rare early 19th century publication

A typical newspaper of the day with mostly British news items & the front page filled with advertisements. Full red tax stamp in the masthead and a nice engraving of the coat-of-arms in the masthead as well.
Four pages, nice condition.

AI notes: The Norfolk Chronicle; or Norwich Gazette was a weekly newspaper published in Norwich, England, beginning in the late 18th century and continuing into the mid-19th century. Originally titled the Norfolk Chronicle or the Norwich Gazette, it later became known as the Norfolk Chronicle and Norwich Gazette, reflecting its broader coverage across East Anglia. The paper reported on local news, social events, crime, business, and legal notices, while also carrying advertisements, making it a key source for understanding provincial life in Norfolk during this period. Its expansion in scope and circulation marked it as one of the more significant regional newspapers, offering both local residents and historians valuable insight into the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the region. Digitized archives and transcriptions now preserve its issues, allowing researchers and genealogists to access details of daily life, public notices, and community events spanning nearly a century.

Category: Pre-Civil War