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The New England Courant, No. 80, 1723 (Reprinted in 1856) Facsimile of First Paper Printed by Benjam

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The New England Courant, No. 80, 1723 (Reprinted in 1856) Facsimile of First Paper Printed by Benjam
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The New England Courant, No. 80, 1723 (Reprinted in 1856) Facsimile of First Paper Printed by Benjamin Franklin. Boston Massachusetts, 1856, Single sheet, printed on both recto and verso, measuring circa 8 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches. "Facsimile of the first Paper ever issued by Franklin and now printed (Sept. 17, 1856) on a press once used by him". 2 pages printed on light beige paper, Franklin discusses the reasons and purpose for the paper and what the paper will report on. Though it is a reprint, it is from Franklins original printing press from 1723 and a copy of his first historic news paper that he released for the public. Discusses news from England, a speech by the King discussing a foreign conspiracy (in Europe) and also a few small advertisements. Interesting, historic and rare even as a reprint. VF condition.