Lot 137
Thomas's Almanack, Printed by Isaiah Thomas, 1797. Full and complete issue of Thomas's Almanack for the year 1797, 48 pages, 7¾ x 4 in. Printed at Worchester, Massachusetts by Revolutionary War patriot Isaiah Thomas, who played a critical role in rousing the people of Massachusetts to resist British rule. When he used his paper, The Massachusetts Spy, to stir people to action, the British sought his arrest and execution. He smuggled his press from Boston to Worcester, where he continued to publish. After the war, Thomas became the foremost publisher and printer in America. This very scarce edition contains the complete printing of President George Washington's historic Farewell Address, given when he stepped down from the Presidency. Toned with some edge wear but otherwise very good.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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