BOUND VOLUME OF SPRINGER’S WEEKLY ORACLE, NEW LONDON, CT. DEC. 1799-NOV. 1801.

BOUND VOLUME OF SPRINGER’S WEEKLY ORACLE, NEW LONDON, CT. DEC. 1799-NOV. 1801. The newspaper printed & published by James Springer, opposite the Market, New London. Volume IV, No. 161 to Volume V, No. 259. Each newspaper is 4 pages. A written name on the front cover “William Johnson”. The inside back cover with a glued on page of the Windsor Gazette Vol. I, No. 10 dated May 5, 1801. During this time period there are a number of interesting articles & events such as Buonaparte’s retreat from Syria and in Paris; Updates on the 6th Congress; Issue 162 dated Dec. 23rd & Issue 163 dated Dec. 30th, 1799 announcement of George Washington’s death; a number of continuing newspaper services with articles on humor, poetry, advertisements & classifieds of the day, ship’s comings & goings, & letters to the editor; Proclamations of John Adams, and much more. A fascinating insight into the political & cultural happenings of the day. SIZE: 17″ x 10-1/2″. CONDITION: Shows extended use, binding as is, interior pages readable, with tears & light stains. 9-24700 (1,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2049	$2,070.00	BOUND VOLUME OF SPRINGER’S WEEKLY ORACLE, NEW LONDON, CT. DEC. 1799-NOV. 1801. The newspaper printed & published by James Springer, opposite the Market, New London. Volume IV, No. 161 to Volume V, No. 259. Each newspaper is 4 pages. A written name on the front cover “William Johnson”. The inside back cover with a glued on page of the Windsor Gazette Vol. I, No. 10 dated May 5, 1801. During this time period there are a number of interesting articles & events such as Buonaparte’s retreat from Syria and in Paris; Updates on the 6th Congress; Issue 162 dated Dec. 23rd & Issue 163 dated Dec. 30th, 1799 announcement of George Washington’s death; a number of continuing newspaper services with articles on humor, poetry, advertisements & classifieds of the day, ship’s comings & goings, & letters to the editor; Proclamations of John Adams, and much more. A fascinating insight into the political & cultural happenings of the day. SIZE: 17″ x 10-1/2″. CONDITION: Shows extended use, binding as is, interior pages readable, with tears & light stains. 9-24700 (1,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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