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On the funeral of Benjamin Franklin...
On the funeral of Benjamin Franklin...
Item # 704869
April 28, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 28, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin death FUNERAL
Almost half of the front page is taken up with a wonderful article headed: "Dr. Franklin" followed by a quote: "When an eminent man dies, it is worth while to enquire into the causes which conducted him to eminence..." The report goes on to heap praise on the late, celebrated Dr. Franklin, "...illustrious patriot and philosopher..." complimenting his political and academic genius. "...The whole tenor of his life was a perpetual lecture against the idle, the extravagant, and the proud. It was his principal aim to inspire mankind with a love of industry, temperance and frugality, and to inculcate such duties as promote the important interests of humanity..." with much more.
The back page has a report from Philadelphia beginning: "The following was the order of procession yesterday at the funeral of our late learned and illustrious citizen, Dr. FRANKLIN..." and what follows is the list of those in the funeral procession, concluding with: "The concourse of spectators was greater than ever was known on a like occasion. It is computed that not less than 20000 persons attended & witnessed the funeral..." with a bit more.
Four pages, some spotting to the front page, very nice condition.
Note: this issue sold at a Bonham auction in 2019 for over $6,000.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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