The New-York Journal, or the Weekly Register. No. 2039. December 1, 1785

Oswald, Eleazer (Publisher).

Published by New-York: Printed and Published by Eleazer Oswald, at his Printing-Office, No. 25, Water-Street, Four Doors above the Old Coffee-House. Number 2039; Thursday, December 1, 1785., 1785

About this Item

11 3/4 inches x 19 1/4 in., one sheet of laid paper, printed on both sides and folded to form 4 pages, with imprint at the bottom of page 4. Shows a central horizontal fold, two light, vertical folds, some age-related tanning to the paper, a few, scattered brown spots. Partial contents: Continuation of the Constitution of Maryland, Paragraphs 19 through 48 (Article and Section unknown). Foreign and American news; advertisements for dry goods, furniture, medicines, rum. Notices for an upcoming play "The Gamester;" Almanacs, books, etc. Also an ad related to the speculation in soldiers' bonuses: "Cash given for all kinds of puclic and state's securities, militia classrights, and soldiers' rights in land, new emission and old Continental money." From the collection of William G. Mather (1857-1951), a Cleveland, Ohio-based book collector.

Seller Inventory # M-530

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New-York Journal, or the Weekly Register. No. 2039. December 1, 1785
• Publisher: New-York: Printed and Published by Eleazer Oswald, at his Printing-Office, No. 25, Water-Street, Four Doors above the Old Coffee-House. Number 2039; Thursday, December 1, 1785.
• Publication Date: 1785
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good