11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Newspapers, Revolutionary War: The Providence Gazette and Country Journal

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$5,100$4,250
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Newspapers, Revolutionary War: The Providence Gazette and Country Journal. A year's worth of weekly papers from January 3, 1778 to December 20, 1778, some printed on blue paper, the first half of the year gnawed around the edges. The War was in full swing in 1778, the British took Georgia, the fledging American state signed a treaty with France, England declared war on France, and John Paul Jones captured the Drake.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Keywords

The Providence Gazette, France, John Paul Jones, United Kingdom