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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 #:
  284
• Lot Description:
  LONDON GAZETTE - ENGLAND - 1694-1709: large group of issues
  between numb.3000 and 4578 with many articles of interest including issue 3003 (Aug.20) which reports the introduction of a superfine gunpowder which does not foul firearms; issue 3030 (Nov.22 1694) with a report from Paris that bread prices are rising, robberies are on the increase and a poll tax is to be levied; issue 3078 (May 9, 1695) reports that coal is being transported from Newcastle to Yarmouth in a fleet of 100 vessels, plus a notice for a performance of the William Congreve comedy “Love for Love” at Lincoln’s Inn Fields; issue 3125 (Aug.1696) with a proclamation notice for the apprehension of William Berkenhead sentenced to death for high treason, offering £1000 for his capture; issue 3235 (Nov.9 1696) with notification of the death sentence to 6 members of Avery’s crew for piracy; lots more of interest in other issues, plus various announcements and the usual captivating advertisements; condition is somewhat mixed with some issues rather aged. (47)
• Estimate:
  A$1,000 - 1,500
• Realised Price:
  $0.00
• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

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