Up for Sale is a Rare July 23,1857 Newspaper "American Republican" published by Captain J.W.D. Hall in Taunton, MA. This Newspaper was not related to the Springfield Republican and is Quite Rare as a stand alone publication. Hall first published the American Whig which soon morphed into the American Republican and then united with the Bristol County Republican. Many Interesting articles from the Pre-Lincoln Era. One of the More Interesting Pieces in this Paper is a Poem of Oliver Wendell Holmes at the Harvard Dinner. Printed on the Front page in the left column. One of the Fireside Poets of Boston reciting a Poem at an Alumni Dinner!
Holmes (1809-1894) also earned his Medical Degree at Harvard in 1836. This Historical Newspaper is made of 2 connected pages print on both sides which total 4 pages of print. Measures 24 3/4" x 17 3/8"
Photos will show age stains, foxing, holes and folds. I will continue to store flat until sold.
I will ship rolled up and not folded. Plastic bag will be used in case of weather and I will be extremely careful with packaging.