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Published by Independent Chronicle (Adams & Rhodes), Extra, [Boston, MA], 1801
Seller: Bartleby's Books, ABAA, Chevy Chase, MD, U.S.A.
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Folio broadside, 19 ¾ x 11 7/8 inches, masthead title flanking a central cut, 2 x 3 ¾ inches, of the American eagle and shield, the title in large italics, "extra" in regular type. Largely taken from London newspapers, this broadside prints a long account of the signing of Preliminaries of Peace, October 1, 1801, after discussions between British and French officials seeking an end to the French revolutionary wars. The official Treaty of Amiens would be signed March 25, 1802, bringing about the end of hostilities between the two nations, ending the French Revolutionary Wars, and with Great Britain recognizing the Republic of France. Its terms would last but a year, however, ending in May, 1803, "the only period of general peace in Europe between 1793 and 1814" (Wikipedia). Apparently not included in the run at the American Antiquarian Society. Chip at central fold takes a half dozen words, another chip at top edge takes some of the cut's border, some other wear at extremities, but still a good copy of a scarce newspaper extra.
Published by 'BATH: Printed and Sold by W. GYE Stationer Market-Place; to be had of all the Booksellers; and of CHAMPANTE & Co. Stationers London. - PRICE FOUR-PENCE.'
A rare and unusual item, distributed as news of the execution broke, no other copy of which has been traced, either on OCLC WorldCat or on COPAC. Printed on one side of a 59 x 48.5 cm piece of watermarked laid paper. In four columns of small print, surrounded by a thick-thin ruled border. Engraving (13.5 x 14.5 cm) of the moment of execution by guillotine at head of the central two columns. Aged and worn, with small drops of ink spattering, but with the text entirely legible and the engraving practically unmarked. Folded four times. Personalised by infantile scratching in the same ink to the margin at the foot of the page; and ink staining and further childish calligraphic exercises (e.g. 'Croydon | Bath | Mr Worcester | Taylor' and 'Mess Lyon & Gray') on the blank reverse. The text begins with a section headed 'French National Convention, | PARIS, DECEMBER 12, 1792.' There follows a long section headed 'Sentence on LOUIS XVI.' The final section, taking up the whole of the fourth column, is 'The Will of Louis the Sixteenth, | Late KING of FRANCE, written by himself.'.
Publication Date: 1765
Seller: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., ABAA ILAB, Clark, NJ, U.S.A.
Legal Broadside from the Ancien Regime [Broadside]. [France]. Arrest du Conseil D'Etat du Roi, Portant Reglement pour la Perception des Droits de Petit-Scel, & De Ceux des Presentations & Defauts des Causes Entre Marchands, Qui Seront Jugees dans les Jurisdictions Ordinaires. Du 23 Avril 1765. Aix: Chez le Veuve de Joseph David & Esprit David, 1765. 21" x 16-1/2" broadside, untrimmed edges, large woodcut French royal arms at head of text. Light soiling, otherwise fine. A remarkably well-preserved item. $600. * It is remarkable this item exists today. Intended to be posted in market areas, this broadside outlines procedures to settle disputes between merchants. No copies located on OCLC.