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The Flag of Our Union (Boston, Massachusetts), Volume I, No. 42, November 7, 1846. Early issue of the popular illustrated weekly newspaper featuring front page coverage of the Mexican-American War. The issue includes reports from the conflict, domestic news, editorials, literature, and other contemporary articles, all beneath the paper's distinctive masthead depicting the allegorical figure of Columbia surrounded by the states of the Union.

Founded in 1846 by Frederick Gleason, The Flag of Our Union became one of the most widely read illustrated story papers of the nineteenth century. Published during the opening year of the Mexican-American War, issues from this period provide contemporary reporting on the expanding conflict that would ultimately result in the acquisition of vast territories in the American Southwest.

The newspaper displays significant age toning, extensive edge wear, scattered tears and losses along the margins and upper edge, fold wear, creasing, soiling, and handling wear throughout.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11669 1417073-1