COLUMBIAN CENTINEL (No. 2661; Boston, MA; Wednesday, October 4, 1809)

Boston: Columbian Centinel, 1809.

One large bifolium sheet printed on all four sides--page size is roughly 14” x 20”; the paper is still quite supple; some general edgewear; faint water-staining; a fantastic snapshot of history with local and international news which includes updates from Europe in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars as well as the endlessly entertaining classifieds; one notable inclusion is an advertisement of the exhibition of “The Royal Tiger & Tigress” at Mr. Upham’s Tavern; additionally, there are auction notices for everything from green coffee to fine books.

Very Good binding
Item #249897