Benjamin Franklin Imprint

Ben Franklin imprints are rare and often hard to locate. They are a very desirable newspaper as the imprint marks forever in time, the influence of one of the most beloved and important figures in all of American History. Here is an issue from July 7, 1763 of the Pennsylvania Gazette.  Ben Franklin imprints dated prior to 1750 often go for in excess of several thousand dollars. Ben Franklin imprints of this later date are much more affordable. This particular issue contains the following:

  New York:    July 4, Albany  - From Albany we are told on the 20th instant the 17th regiment with major Rogers (Rogers Rangers) marched to reinforce the upper posts, and that everything there wore the appearance of war again.

Pennsylvania:     There are several extracts of letters from Fort Pitt (modern Pittsbugh) detailing indian attacks upon the fort and on settlers nearby, as well as from Carlisle.       From Ft. Pitt : " Since my last the Shawnee, Delaware and Mingoes, have frequently appeared in small parties, and have taken one scalp, shot and stole horses, and some cows, and came and fired on the fort.."  With details of the armies pursuit     From Carlisle: - "This morning ensign Price, of the Royal Americans, with his garrison, arrived here being seperated  from the rest in the night---The enemy attacked his post and set it on fire...."   These chilling reports take nearly two columns.  We tend to forget how "rough" it was at that time.

There are various news reports from Charles Town, Williamsburgh, Annapolis, Boston and Europe. This colonial newapaper gives us a great snap shot into life in colonial Pennyslvania.          

Runaway ads  (indentured servants) - Business advertisements .........Very Interesting reading.

  The Benjamin Franklin Imprint

                                          Read it, touch it, own it, as someone July 7, 1763

Complete in four pages.  I have included several pictures for your view.  A couple of small tape mends (half a fingernail) on outside margin not affecting anything, otherwise Fine condition.  Read it, touch it, own it as someone July 7, 1763. 

This newspaper is printed on rag linen material which was used prior to the 1870's and because of its cloth-like make up. it does not deteriorate as do more modern newspapers printed on wood pulp material. Hence, we can enjoy these newspapers for a very long time to come.

I also have a 1762 Franklin Imprint Newspaper.  Good luck.

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Ole Ben will be shipped flat and comfortable!