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Subtitle: Description:"Bloody Butchery By The British Troops!! " screams this Broadside, headed by 40 coffins, each with the name of the dead patriot. Published about two weeks after Lexington, Concord and the rout of the British all the way back to Boston, this broadside was published ostensibly as a memorial to the killed and wounded at the birth of the American Revolution, or in its own words".in its sincere desire that every Householder may be possessed (of the particulars) of that important event, on which perhaps, many depend the future freedom & Greatness of the Commonwealth of America". British troops, sent to confiscate American arms and supplies, were resisted by Massachusetts militiamen at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. This broadside printed at Salem, Massachusetts, a few days later dramatically displays the coffins of the forty Americans killed. However, its presentation with 40 black coffins heading the text, and with the balance of the text confined to particulars of the fight, this is nothing but propaganda designed to further flame the populace and support war. Date of original publication about May 5, 1775, and is so soon after the battles, that the accounts are still preliminary, awaiting further detail. All casualties are listed by town. On the par with the Boston Massacre coverage. Folio, 16 « x 21 «". All black bordered. All lettering hand set and pressed. This Broadside was one of the most significant events responsible for the crowd rallying behind the Revolution. However, we can not say for certain, when this broadside was printed. It is not printed on obviously laid paper, though we believe this type paper was available by 1775, particularly as an import. Secondly, while this is unquestionably early paper, as evidenced by the acid-free clean white paper used, the lettering uses no "f's" for "s's". This is however also not sure evidence of a later printing, because at that time the fashion was changing away from f's for s's, but is suggestive of a possible latter printing. While it may be from 1775 and is seems as published during the Revolution, there is the possibility it is the product of 1876 (A Centennial Reprint), and it is priced as a later printing, like a Centennial Reprint. In excellent condition, still white. Has some folds. Couple trivial damp stains.   page for more information about Autographs our Guarantee and Our Company. If you have any question about this great item please call or email us at least one day prior to the auction day, we have between 500 and 1000 lots in each auction so we will be very busy on the last day and unable to respond to inquiries on auction day, but we would be more than happy to do so on any day before the auction day .We stand behind every autograph we sell with our unconditional guarantee of authenticity. WE will refund 100% of your money if it is ever proven that this autograph item is not authentic. So you can buy withconfidence. TERMS OFAUCTION: PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITION OF THIS AUCTION, IF YOU BID ON THIS LOT YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Please also remember that we must receive payment from winning bidder within 7 business days. If auction closes on the weekend Please note that we will contact you on the Monday following the closing of this auction (we are closed during weekends). Note that some scans may be in in black and white. Postal Money Orders preferred. Personal checks will have to clear for 10 business days before mailing. We accept VISA and Master Charge through PayPal.com. All sales are final. US funds Only. NO COD's. Item(s) are shipped via UPS ($15.50) or Federal Express for items priced above $1500.00 (Fed Ex charges are $38.50) all items also have an Shipping insurance fee of $3 for items priced below $300, Insurance for items valued above $300 will be $7.5 plus 0.03 percent of the value, but insurance fee will be less than what the postal insurance rate would cost. Please wait for your Invoice before making payments. |
