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Philadelphia Newspaper Grouping

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Item Details

Description

Newspaper grouping to include three antique Philadelphia newspaper articles (four pages each) from "The Pennsylvania Packet", 1789, with a letter from Thomas Jefferson; "National Gazette Literary Register", 1823; and Public Ledger, 1845; an 1861 issue of the "Inquirer" with Civil War news; and a 31-page 1963 "Inquirer" magazine. Largest: 23in tall x 16in wide. | Local and NYC curbside delivery details and international third-party shipper recommendations are available on BriggsAuction.com.

Condition

Surface wear, foxing. | Please bid according to your own expertise, or request any additional information and/or photographs you deem necessary. Lot details are for descriptive purposes only. Briggs Auction, Inc. is not responsible for errors and/or omissions of condition.

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Philadelphia Newspaper Grouping

Name: Philadelphia Newspaper Grouping
SKU: 148452531
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

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