Colonial America
Revolutionary War Newspaper with Paul Revere Masthead
April 13, 1778, Framed Newspaper, The Boston Gazette & Country Journal.
This is one of the nicer issues of this title we have had, as the masthead includes an engraving done by Paul Revere showing the Liberty figure setting the dove of peace free from its cage, over the skyline of Boston. Plus this issue was never bound nor trimmed and it is in very nice condition. Almost the entirety of the front page is taken up with an interesting letter concerning the American situation, particularly the need for a plan of government. Portions of it include, "The same spirit of tyranny and oppression which drove the first planters of Plimouth colony from their pleasant mansions in England, pursued them across the Atlantic…insulted & oppressed by the hand of power; but the stamp act roused the Americans jealousy & groanings and complaints echoed through the whole continent. . .In this state of independency for the peace, defence and good order of the states, a mode of government or constitution. . ." and so much more. Page 2 has two letters datelined from Valley Forge, one of which begins: "I am happy to inform you that the southern states are pursuing the most vigorous measures for strengthening the hands of General Washington and the ensuing campaign. . ." with more. There is much more concerning the Revolutionary War, plus a page 3 item which is signed in type by Samuel Adams, which includes: "God Save the United States of America!"

Period museum frame. Infrared protective glass. Acid free matting. There is a reading copy of the entire piece in a pocket on the rear of the frame.

Framed size is approximately 24 3/4” tall by 18 3/4” wide. Newspaper is approximately 14 3/4” tall by 9” wide by sight.