The Caledonian Mercury, Feb 17, 1791, Edinburgh, Scotland

Verlag: Robert Allen, Printer, Edinburgh, 1791

Beschreibung

Date: February 17, 1791 This 220+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is an advertisement on the front page for a Circus presenting "The Wonderful Art in the Celebrated Science of Pugilism between Big Ben and Johnson." "The pugilists will be dressed in the neatest manner." Also included would be the "different amusments at the Circus as usual.the whole to be concluded by a pantomime." It includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, houses, land, and estates to let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times per week. Issues may have some folds and creasing with ragged edges, but all generally legible and free of significant foxing. ; single sheet. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 15845

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Caledonian Mercury, Feb 17, 1791, ...

Verlag: Robert Allen, Printer, Edinburgh

Erscheinungsdatum: 1791

Einband: Single sheet

Zustand: Good