(WAR OF 1812) Park John; editor The Boston Spectator Devoted

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(WAR OF 1812.) Park, John; editor. The Boston Spectator, Devoted to Politicks and Belles Lettres. 56 (of 61) weekly issues in one volume, lacking numbers 4, 38, 42, 53, and 61. [4], 240 pages including general title and index leaf. 4to, contemporary wrappers, worn; dampstaining, top part of title page excised, a few issues worn or torn along folds. (MRS) Boston, 1 January 1814 to 18 February 1815

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The editor was, like many Bostonians, vehemently opposed to the war and its management. Includes discussion of the British occupation of Washington, the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and more. Lomazow 111; Sabin 6506. Provenance: sold by Edward Morrill & Son to the consignor, 1976.