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A very rare American newspaper that existed for just seven issues...
A very rare American newspaper that existed for just seven issues...
Item # 703276
June 25, 1776
THE AMERICAN GAZETTE; OR THE CONSTITUTIONAL JOURNAL, Salem, Massachusetts, June 25, 1776
* Very rare Revolutionary War publication
* Volume 1 Number 2 issue - great year to have
This is the volume one, number two issue of a very rare newspaper. Its rarity would seem to be sufficient for its desirability, as it existed for only seven weekly issues, from June 18 thru July 30, 1776.
But the content is nice as well, particularly given that this issue was printed just 9 days before the Declaration of Independence.
The front page is mostly taken up with a lengthy report from the House of Lords: "Debates on the Motion for a Treaty of Reconciliation with the American Congress".
Good content continues inside with a detailed report concerning the destruction of Norfolk, Virginia. The burning of Norfolk was an incident that occurred on January 1, 1776. British Royal Navy ships in the harbor of Norfolk, Virginia, began shelling the town, and landing parties came ashore to burn specific properties.
In very nice condition and an exceedingly rare title from the Revolutionary War.
There is a report from Congress, signed in type by John Hancock, concerning the pending attack upon New York City and the need to call for more troops. A few other war-related items can be seen in the photos.
Four pages, light dirtiness to the masthead, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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