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Framed Newspaper with Paul Revere Masthead
Framed Newspaper with Paul Revere Masthead
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Colonial America
Revolutionary War Era Newspaper The Massachusetts Spy
The Massachusetts Spy or, Worcester Gazette. Thursday, December 9, 1784,

Vol. XIV, No. 712.
Excellent condition framed newspaper from Revolutionary War period. The Massachusetts Spy or, Worcester Gazette, was published by Isaiah Thomas, a famous publisher of the Revolution era. Tagline reads: “The noble Efforts of a Virtuous, FREE and United People, shall expirate TYRANNY, and establish LIBERTY and PEACE.” The fancy masthead was engraved by Thomas' close friend, Paul Revere. This masthead is one of three different mastheads that Revere made for Isaiah Thomas. Printed items include: Business of the day. Public auctions. Third column: For the Use of Schools: Writing books, copy books, slates and slate pencils, ink pots, ink powder, pounce and pounce boxes. Penknives, and Dutch Quills. Bibles for schools, English and Scotch.

Framed in a period museum frame with infrared protective glass and acid-free matting. Framed size is approximately 24 1/2” tall by 18” wide with newspaper being approximately 17” tall by 10 1/2” wide by sight.


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