Lot 624
The Independent Chronicle and The Salem Gazette. 1. The Independent Chronicle and the Universal Advertiser. Boston: Nathaniel Willis, May 27, 1779, 4 pages, 10 x 15¾". Uncut edges, toning from age, otherwise in good condition. 2. The Salem Gazette. Salem, Massachusetts: Samuel Hall, March 7, 1782, 4 pages, 10 x 15¾". Uncut edges, warm brown tone from aging. In fine condition overall.
Delicately accented at the mast head with a sword-in-hand vignette -- a design which has been attributed to Paul Revere -- this edition of the Independent Chronicle features numerous excerpts of letters regarding events during the Revolutionary War. One passage reads: "The American prisoners at Forton had once more nearly effected their escape, but were prevented by the vigilance of the guards."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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