The New-England Courant. No. 80, from Monday February 4. to Monday February 11. 1723 (Facsimile)

Benjamin Franklin (Publisher)

Boston, Mass., 1856

"Fac-Simile of the first Paper ever issued by Franklin, and now printed (Sept. 17, 1886) on a press once used by him." Printed on both recto and verso, measuring roughly 8 1/2 by 12 1/4 inches. Held in two sided, clear-glass planed wooden frame.  Two small stains. Small closed tear at the top fold.  The New-England Courant was famous for being the first publication issued under Benjamin Franklin's imprint. In it Franklin discusses the reasons and purpose for the paper and what the paper will report on.  The paper discusses news from England, a speech by the King discussing a foreign conspiracy (in Europe) and also a few small advertisements.  

Early tipped in label of William Porter Burleigh.