Lot Essay
A nearly complete run of this interesting Providence newspaper, which, despite its title, actively supported Republican policies and candidates, especially the Jefferson administration.
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The Impartial Observer, Providence, R.I., Samuel J.Williams, Vol.I, numbers 1-26 (4th August 1800-26th January 1801); The Impartial Observer [New Series], Providence, R.I., Benoni Williams, Vol.I, numbers 1-40, 42-47, 49-52 (14th March 1801-6th March 1802), together 76 issues, each 4pp., folio and lge. folio (browned and spotted), bound in early 19th-century half sheep (worn).