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Lot 1002

Two Late 18th Century American Newspapers

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As follows: The Eagle: or, Dartmouth Centinel, Hanover, New Hampshire, June 1, 1795, 4 pages, folio, local and international news, with an emphasis on French ascendancy in Europe. Excellent woodcut masthead and advertisements; plus the Weekly Museum, New York City, December 8, 1798, 4 pages, large quarto, this literary and arts periodical advertises "Rickett's Circus," which has long been considered America's first circus. Based in Philadelphia, the circus counted President Washington among its patrons.

Expected age toning; overall very good condition.