Important colonial-era American printer and publisher (1749–1831), second in renown only to Benjamin Franklin. In addition to authoring a massive History of Printing in America, one of the classics on the subject, Thomas also performed the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, one page, 9 x 3.5, April 24, 1788. Receipt issued to Dwight Foster for “the sum of Seven Shillings and six pence in full for Mags. delivered.” Signed at the conclusion by Thomas. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, paper loss to right edge, and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
