1769 Pennsylvania Chronicle Newspaper – Colonial Philadelphia – William Goddard For Sale

An original colonial American newspaper printed in Philadelphia by William Goddard, one of the most influential printers of the Revolutionary era.

Offered is an authentic issue of The Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser, dated October 30–November 6, 1769 [Vol. III, No. 41].

Published only a few years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, the Pennsylvania Chronicle became one of colonial America's most important newspapers. Founded by William Goddard in 1767, it championed colonial rights and would later emerge as one of the leading patriotic newspapers opposing British rule. Its influence was so significant that British postal authorities eventually restricted its distribution because of its anti-government stance.

This issue contains:

• William Goddard's printed response concerning his printing office.
• An extensive proposal promoting Pennsylvania wool manufacturing.
• Colonial advertisements.
• Philadelphia Post Office list of unclaimed letters.
• Commercial notices and commentary reflecting daily life in British America.

Printed on handmade laid paper with an attractive engraved royal arms masthead, this newspaper is an outstanding artifact from the decade immediately preceding the American Revolution.

Details

• Original newspaper [not a reproduction]
• October 30–November 6, 1769
• The Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser
• Vol. III, No. 41
• Printed by William Goddard
• Handmade laid paper
• Colonial America
• Six years before the Declaration of Independence

Condition: Very Good. Complete with typical fold wear, light edge chipping, and minor age toning expected for a 256-year-old colonial newspaper. Partail seperations at folds.

This issue is particularly appealing to collectors of colonial Americana, early Philadelphia printing, William Goddard, Benjamin Franklin-era publications, and pre-Revolutionary American