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An early 1733 London newspaper...
An early 1733 London newspaper...
Item # 719242
December 04, 1733
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, Dec. 4, 1733
* Forty-two years prior to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War
* Red tax stamp on the bottom of the front page
A fine example of this single sheet issue with the front page having various items from London with a red stamp at the bottom right corner, and the back page entirely taken up with advertisements.
Single sheet, 9 by 15 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
AI notes: The Daily Post-Boy was a British newspaper first published in 1733. It was known for covering a variety of topics including politics, crime, and social events, typical for the period. The paper played a role in the early evolution of the British press, contributing to the growing media landscape of the 18th century. Like many newspapers of its time, it focused on sensational stories, often related to scandal and public affairs. Its coverage helped set the stage for the development of journalism in the UK.
Category: British
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