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Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...
Item # 704025
June 25, 1813
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, June 25, 1813 Woodcuts of heraldic eagles in mastheads are somewhat common and are always an attractive feature of such newspapers. But this title offers an engraving far beyond the ordinary. The wingspread on this eagle measures 6 3/4 inches, the largest eagle we have seen in an early newspaper.
As such this title is collectable for the masthead engraving alone, however it has War of 1812 content as well including reports on the Chesapeake vs. the Shannon.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, small hole on 2nd leaf, otherwise very nice.
Category: War of 1812
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