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Handsome masthead, with news from America...
Handsome masthead, with news from America...
Item # 700177
February 20, 1769
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England (now spelled Gloucester), Feb . 20, 1769 Various British news reports throughout, with its finest feature being the handsome masthead with two detailed engravings and the ornate lettering. This is from the period when the troubling relationship between England and America was coming to a head. The Boston Massacre would be less than 2 years away.
The front page has most of a column taken up with news reports headed: "America" with datelines from Boston & New York, relating to the growing tensions between the Colonies and England providing interesting perspective of the issues of the day (see the photos).
Page 2 has a brief item: "...from Virginia...great popularity Lord Botetourt has acquired, from the conciliating measures he has adopted, & that they are in great hopes of seeing a speedy period put to the disputes between that colony and Great Britain. "
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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