Sold for:
$1,230
$1,230
London Gazette , August 6-10, 1776. Two sheets removed from a bound volume, trimmed at the foot with loss; containing extracts from two letters from General Howe, dated Staten Island, July 7 and 8, 1776, regarding British troop movements, the promise of successful recruitment of colonials joining the fight with the British Army, with early mention (in passing) of the issuance of the Declaration of Independence, "I am informed that the Continental Congress have declared the United Colonies free and independent States," 11 3/4 x 7 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-15
