Home > Back to Search Results > From the temporary capital of the United States...
Click image to enlarge 707388
Show image list »

From the temporary capital of the United States...



Item # 707388

February 01, 1797

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797 

* Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States". Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's