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Lot: 1201

Harvard University "The London Gazette," #6637, November 28, 1727. S. Buckley, 4pp, restored fold, with fine impression of the Halfpenny Newspaper tax stamp, Chandler type 2a. A rare contemporary newspaper account of Harvard College, signed in type by Benjamin Wadsworth, President of the Corporation, to King George II expressing sorrow at the death of his father the late King,...with an overview of the history of "Your Majesty´s loyal and humble college in New-England...small and unknown as we are..." VG. Contemporary newspaper accounts of Harvard from so early a date are scarce. Estimate US$ 75-100

Estimate
$75 to $100