Description: Antique Engravings, Prints, Maps and Newspapers sells only original/authentic material. Museums, Historical Societies, Universities, Educators, Movie sets Menu Engravings Newspapers Antiques Maps Civil-War-Prints Baseball Thomas-Nast Hunting-Prints Old-West-Engravings PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON SIGNED ACTS OF CONGRESS FOR LIGHTHOUSE BUOY BEACONS Description COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, July 20, 1796, Boston Massachusetts. This is a complete as issued 4 page newspaper from 1796 in very good condition and still adjoined at the spine! It was printed on a heavy rag/cotton paper so it is not at all brittle to the touch and can be read without being damaged. This rare and historic issue contains on the front page, a total of 2 ACTS OF CONGRESS signed in print by George Washington President of the United States. Many illustrated ads of ships for sale or charter as well as reports and articles about the days doings abound in this issue. Newspapers from the 1700s are becoming more difficult to find let alone with 2 different Acts of Congress signed by G. WASHINGTON and in this nice of condition!! This newspaper was one of the greatest of the Federal newspapers. It was published without a break from 1784-1840. Editor Benjamin Russell oversaw the production on the newspaper throughout his long life having run away from home at age thirteen to serve in the Continental Army after war broke at Lexington and CONCORD. This RARE, DECORATIVE and DISPLAYABLE newspaper would make a great addition to any Home Office or Restaurant decor and can be an excellent opportunity for the Historian, Researcher, Collector or Investor. Own a real piece of history! I have provided Antique Engravings, Prints, Maps & Newspapers globally to museums, Institutions, art dealers, researchers, genealogists, movie sets, interior designers, curators, authors, knowledgeable collectors and beginners too. The comments buyers have made in my "feedback" file are an indication of the quality product and exceptional service I deliver. Authenticity of all items, as described in each listing, and the accuracy of that description, is guaranteed unconditionally. SHIPPING POLICY Authenticity of all items, as described in each listing, and the accuracy of that description, is guaranteed unconditionally. Shipping will be $4.50. International airmail shipping will be $13. All items will be shipped in a acid free archival poly bag and securely packaged in a sturdy reusable flat or mailing tube to assure safe delivery. I will combine multiple purchases for just one shipping charge. Feedback will be left on all transactions and I would appreciate you doing the same. PAYMENT POLICY Payment must be received no later than 10 days through PayPal. RETURN POLICY I have had very few inquiries for item returns. In the event of such a request, the transaction will be evaluated and a refund offered if the item differs substantially from the description presented. My goal is Customer Satisfaction! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION At your fingertips here at this website you have a gallery of many thousands of Antique Engravings, Prints, Maps and Newspapers. Find the subject matter you are looking for using my Store Search engine provided. All newspapers listed in my eBay store feature unique ads, stories and opinions that bring past values, beliefs and attitudes back to life like no other medium can duplicate. Every item I sell is genuine/original, NOT reproductions and guaranteed to be as described. Be sure to check out the other select engravings and vintage newspapers I have listed at the moment on eBay and book-mark this site as I will be listing other historical items each week. I welcome comments! Thank you very much for taking the time to stop in and look at these remarkably well preserved historical relics of the past! About ENGRAVINGS PRINTS MAPS NEWSPAPERS I am a seller and buyer of historic ANTIQUE ENGRAVINGS, PRINTS, MAPS AND NEWSPAPERS and have provided these to museums, Institutions, art dealers, researchers, genealogists, movie sets, interior designers, authors, curators, knowledgeable collectors and beginners too. Usefull Links About Us Payment Shipping Returns Feedback New Arrivals Ending Soon Contact Us Newsletter Add our store to your favorites to receive newsletters about new items & special promotions! Thank you For visiting our Store © Copyright, ENGRAVINGS PRINTS MAPS NEWSPAPERS. All rights reserved. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
Price: 365 USD
Location: New London, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-10-24T17:05:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Year Printed: 1796
Topic: Historical
Binding: Manuscript, Unbound