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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Historical
• Sale Date:
  29 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 684
  30 May 2021 ~ 11am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 685 - 1314
• Lot #:
  715
• Lot Description:
  LONDON GAZETTE - ENGLAND - 1694-1709: large group of issues
  between #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). [Comprises issues 3000, 3003-04, 3006-08, 3022, 3026, 3028-31, 3071, 3078-79, 3082-83, 3089, 3097, 3099, 3100, 3131, 3149, 3155, 3157, 3160, 3172, 3176, 3180, 3193, 3201, 3215, 3235, 3287, 3466, 3470, 3473, 3479, 3497-99, 3502-03, 3542, 3570, 3592, 4578.]
• Estimate:
  A$800 - 1,200
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

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