RARE NEWSPAPER RUN OF BEN FRANKLIN’S PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE (July 18th, 1754-December 31, 1754).

RARE NEWSPAPER RUN OF BEN FRANKLIN’S PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE (July 18th, 1754-December 31, 1754). The Pennsylvania Gazette, No’s 1334 through 1358. Bound together with no cover, the newspapers marked “Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, Post-Master, and D. Hall, At the new printing office, near the market.” on every other issue. In these issues can be found stories of the day, information regarding lotteries, included on two front pages are charts or people admitted to the Pennsylvania hospital indicating there ailment and their prognosis. Lunacy being the second most common ailment. SIZE: 15″ x 9-1/2″. CONDITION: No front cover, first page loose from binding, some staining on issues October 10th through November 14th, last issue dark, some minor roughness to edges, a couple of edge tears & light stains but remarkably good. 9-23612 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3061	$8,050.00	RARE NEWSPAPER RUN OF BEN FRANKLIN’S PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE (July 18th, 1754-December 31, 1754). The Pennsylvania Gazette, No’s 1334 through 1358. Bound together with no cover, the newspapers marked “Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, Post-Master, and D. Hall, At the new printing office, near the market.” on every other issue. In these issues can be found stories of the day, information regarding lotteries, included on two front pages are charts or people admitted to the Pennsylvania hospital indicating there ailment and their prognosis. Lunacy being the second most common ailment. SIZE: 15″ x 9-1/2″. CONDITION: No front cover, first page loose from binding, some staining on issues October 10th through November 14th, last issue dark, some minor roughness to edges, a couple of edge tears & light stains but remarkably good. 9-23612 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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