America at 250

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[FOUNDING FATHERS] 1797 Samuel Adams Broadside re: Highways

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RARE 1797 BROADSIDE SIGNED IN TYPE BY SAMUEL ADAMS AS GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven: An act in addition to the several Acts now in force, respecting Highways. Boston, Young and Minns, 1797. SIGNED IN TYPE BY SAMUEL ADAMS AS GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS. ESTC W35698; Evans 32445; Ford 2824; Rink 5395

A rare broadside announcing an act to fund and build highways throughout the state. Featuring the state seal at the masthead and text in three columns. Approx. 13 3/8 x 17 1/16 in.

VERY RARE. Only 1 copy has sold at auction in 1968. OCLC locates only 9 copies.

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Worthington Chauncey Ford. Broadsides Ballads &c. Printed in Massachusetts 1639-1800. The Massachusetts Historical Society, 1922.

Evald Rink. Technical Americana: A Check-list of Technical Publications Printed Before 1831. Milwood, New York: Kraus International, 1981.

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Brown staining. Some separation along old folds.

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America at 250

[FOUNDING FATHERS] 1797 Samuel Adams Broadside re: Highways

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