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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 02, 1779
Page
1
This day published a price versus catalogue listing all works printed in Great Britain and published in London from 1790 to September 1779. Alphabetically arranged by literature branches with sizes and prices, sold by G. Robinson at No.25 Paternoster-row and by all booksellers in town and country.
Richardson and Good Luck announce a new mode of adventuring in the State Lottery. Shares and chances are sold at their offices in Cornhill and facing the King’s Mews, with options for two, three, or sixteenths and several guarantees on blank draws. Purchasers may receive larger prize shares for the same money, with returns if drawn blanks, and all shares stamped at the Bank of England. The lottery begins drawing in the month noted, tickets and shares insured against blanks and undrawn draws.
OPE and GALLEY announce a variety of numbers Tickets Shares and Chances stamped at the Bank of England for the whole drawing They offer schemes with great advantages and deliver details gratis at their offices in London and Norwih making a formal pitching notice to the public.
A public appeal urges printers and leaders to act with courage and humanity. The writer laments prosperity waning after war and warns that naval losses or financial collapse jeopardize the nation, urging counties and cities to petition for a change in government and renewed support for liberty.
Advertisement for SHINING LIQUID BLACKING Cakes by WILLIAM BAYLEY sold wholesale and retail at No 7 Tavistock Row Covent Garden London. Claims: superior gloss, keeps leather soft and durable, no cracking, easy to apply, with caution against counterfeits. Also includes a rant about bougies and a personal note from the author.
Extracts from Plymouth to Harwich report captures of French West Indiamen, privateer activity, and ship prizes, with Royal updates on Prince Edward, gifts, health, and naval orders. Local London items cover bread price, aldermanic swearing, court letters, and obituaries.
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