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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Historical
• Sale Date:
  13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
  14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941
• Lot #:
  275
• Lot Description:
  LONDON GAZETTE - ENGLAND - 1668 issues: almost complete January to April run
  (between Numb.222 and 257, ex 229): content mostly concerns news from various European cities, plus fleet movements, ship arrivals and details of ships wrecked off the British coast; issue 250 (Apr.9) with details of proposed treaty to end the War of Devolution between France and Spain. The same issue also carries an “Advertisement” stating that a great number of Thames waterman have been, or are about to be, pressed into service aboard His Majesty’s Fleet or otherwise face imprisonment; issue 256 (Apr.27) reports of a favorable response from the the Spanish Ambassador to the proposed Treaty and issue 257 (Apr.30) records that details of proposed Treaty are eagerly awaited for throughout Europe; condition variable with some aging as to be expected, generally quite fine. A fascinating insight into European geopolitical relations of the time. (37)
• Estimate:
  A$750 - 1,000
• Realised Price:
  $0.00
• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

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