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Rare 18th century title... Visiting Gilbert Stewart's famous portrait of George Washington...
Rare 18th century title... Visiting Gilbert Stewart's famous portrait of George Washington...
Item # 707249
February 14, 1798
THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Feb. 14, 1798 A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.
Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an advertisement to visit the: "...full length portrait of General Washington (large as life) represented in the position of address Congress the last time...painted by the much celebrated American artist, Mr. G. Stewart..." with much more on this. Admittance is 2 shillings.
The back page has a "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for the capture of a deserted soldier.
Four pages, nice condition.
Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".
Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an advertisement to visit the: "...full length portrait of General Washington (large as life) represented in the position of address Congress the last time...painted by the much celebrated American artist, Mr. G. Stewart..." with much more on this. Admittance is 2 shillings.
The back page has a "Ten Dollars Reward" ad for the capture of a deserted soldier.
Four pages, nice condition.
Category: American
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