(WAR OF 1812) The Retreat of the English from New Orleans G

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(WAR OF 1812.) The Retreat of the English from New-Orleans / Grand Battle of N. Orleans / United We Stand / Battle of Pattsburg [sic] and Victory on Lake Champlain. Letterpress broadside, 25 x 18 1/2 inches, illustrated with numerous wood engravings; poor condition, with substantial loss along left and right edges, and 4 large dampstains. (MRS) Windsor, VT: "Printed for the Flying Book-Sellers, Jan. 1, 1815"

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Four songs celebrate the recent Union victories. Small woodcuts surround the text, accompanied by humorous comments and doggerel. Second issue, with "The Retreat of the English" replacing "Interesting Sketch." The first issue was dated 1 January 1816, apparently in error, but the 1 January 1815 date cannot be correct either, as the 8 January 1815 Battle of New Orleans is discussed. Duffy, Vermont Broadsides 12; McCorison, Vermont Additions II 1821B; Shaw & Shoemaker 37740. A project for an advanced paper conservator. Swann recently hammered a nicely conserved copy of this broadside at $2200.