Complete issue of The Boston Gazette and Country Journal from February 25, 1771, four pages, 9.25 x 14.75, printed in Boston by Edes & Gill, with the masthead woodcut done by Paul Revere. The graphic features a seated woman to the right, Britannia, with a wreath and liberty pole with cap; under her robes is the shield of Britain; to the left is a tree with overhanging branches. The woman is opening the door to a birdcage on a pedestal and releasing and freeing the dove of peace. In the distance is a town/city view with church/meetinghouse spires. The newspaper offers information on the reported seizure of Gibraltar by Spain and France, news from around New England, and numerous interesting period advertisements. In fine condition, with some faint blocks of toning and closely trimmed edges.
