Lot 660
The London Gazette, 1784, Proclaiming Treaty to End the Revolutionary War. Number 12557, From Saturday July 3, to Tuesday July 6, 1784, printed by Thomas Harrison, 11¾ x 7 5/8 in., 8pp. Front page proclamation by King George III of the conclusion of the Treaty of Paris "between U, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America," and ordering that "the said Treaties of Peace and Friendship be observed inviolably, as well by Sea as Land," dated July 2, 1784 and given at the Court of St. James. Also, two proclamations by the King for a public day of Thanksgiving to be observed on July 29: "Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in His Great Goodness to put an End to the late Bloody, Extended, and Expensive War in which we were engaged…." One proclamation is for England, Wales and the Town of Berwick upon Tweed. A second proclamation is issued for "that Part of Our kingdom of Great Britain called Scotland." Light toning; revenue stamp at lower right.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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