Lot #226 - BOTANY BAY & PORT JACKSON: THE LONDON CHRONICLE Feb. 5-8 & Nov. 15-17, 1791
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial
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Sale Date:02 Dec 2018 ~ 12noon (AEDT)
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Lot #:226
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Lot Description:BOTANY BAY & PORT JACKSON: THE LONDON CHRONICLE Feb. 5-8 & Nov. 15-17, 1791
The first edition carries a short piece regarding Sir Charles Bunbury's intention to report on the felon's employment bill relative to the prisoners at Botany Bay and Port Jackson; the later edition carries a distressing letter from the Chaplain at Port Jackson regarding convict deaths on transport ships. (2 items). -
Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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