The Caledonian Mercury, April 7, 1791, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Date: April 7, 1791 This 220+ year old Scottish newspaper measures 13" wide x 18.5" long. It was printed as a large sheet (twice the measurement listed) and folded to form a four page newspaper. Of interest is a notice of a Circus on the front page "for the benefit of Mr. Jones" and describes "masterly feats of activity on two and three horses, " "ground and lofty tumbling," "rope dancing by Sig Spinacuta, " etc. There is also an interesting ad for the apprehension of a "Runaway Apprentice to the printer of this paper." The paper also includes news of the world, news of Scotland and news of Great Britain, advertisements, business & banking news, deaths, Parliamentary news, ships ready to sail, land and houses for let, etc. Tax stamp on lower corner in red for a half penny. Founded in 1720, this paper was issued three times per week. Issues may have some folds and creasing with ragged edges, but all generally legible and free of significant foxing. ; single sheet. N° de ref. del artículo 15844

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