Rare Very Famous BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Pennsylvania Gazette July 26, 1750 Newspaper For Sale

Rare Very Famous BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Pennsylvania Gazette July 26, 1750 NewspaperOffered is an original, collectible newspaper (NOT a copy/reproduction): THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 26, 1750 * The iconic Benjamin Franklin newspaperA quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads.This issue is from before the French & Indian War and all the oppressive Acts of Parliament of the 1760's and 1770's that would create an irreparable divide between the colonies and England.Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by Edward Cornwallis, governor of Nova Scotia. The majority of the issue is taken up with advertisements, reflective of how successful Franklin was with his famous newspaper.Four pages, lacking the mentioned advertising leaf, very nice condition. The handsome engraving of a coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this a displayable issue.Background: The July 26, 1750, issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette serves as a vital historical window into the pre-Revolutionary "Golden Age" of British Colonial America, a period defined by economic expansion and a shared British identity that would soon vanish. Its significance lies in its reflection of Benjamin Franklin’s editorial genius, where he transformed a standard news sheet into a lucrative commercial platform, as evidenced by the high volume of advertisements for everything from dry goods to enslaved people and indentured servants. The inclusion of Governor Edward Cornwallis’s proclamation highlights the geopolitical fragility of the era; while Philadelphia thrived in relative peace, the British were aggressively fortifying Nova Scotia against French and Indigenous resistance, laying the groundwork for the French and Indian War (1754–1763). Because this issue predates the "imperial crisis" triggered by the Stamp Act and other parliamentary taxes, it captures the American colonies at their most integrated within the British Empire, documenting a society that was commercially sophisticated and politically loyal—making it a poignant contrast to the radical, anti-monarchical press that would emerge just fifteen years later.Note: a photocopy of the page from the book "Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia Printing" is included, verifying this issue was printed by Ben Franklin.
A great opportunity for a newspaper owned & printed by Ben Franklin without the much higher price commanded by issues with the imprint. Please Note: All of our offerings are 100% authentic! We do not offer reprints or reproductions of any kind. They are guaranteed to be original!
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