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1798 · 373718 — Boston 1798. Single Sheet. Fair Condition. A two-sided folio sheet measuring 31 x 52 cms printed in four columns no masthead or pagination. Aged paper with frayed edges and minor tears; no visible printer's imprint or page numbers. Quite likely a detached advertising supplement or standalone circular possibly distributed with the Columbian Centinel or Massachusetts Mercury. Both sides feature Commercial Notices & Auction Listings a dense array of classified-style advertisements including: Auction Announcements: Listings for upcoming sales of goods property and merchandise. Shipping Notices: References to arriving or departing vessels typical of Boston's maritime economy. Goods for Sale: Offers for imported items domestic wares and services. Of particular note is an advert for James Davenport's Spinning Machine Nov. 17 1798 promoting: Thread & Twine Production: Machine capable of spinning hemp flax and tow. Labour Efficiency: Claims of 2060 lbs/day output with minimal labour. Emphasizes American ingenuity and economic advantage over manual labour. Stylistic Notes: Long £s usage throughout with a serif-heavy typeface with tight column spacing. There is no editorial content or masthead present nor printer details given. Size: 31 x 52 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Special Features; Printed before 1800; Special Features. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown