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Ebay: Reproduction Newspaper - Jamaican Weekly Courant, August 5, 1718


Brit.Privateer

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This is a reproduction of the newspaper the Jamaican Weekly Courant, a newspaper available in Jamaica during the Golden Age of Piracy. It was only one of two English newspapers in production in the western hemisphere at the time. It comes from August 5, 1718

It's $10 for this paper, plus shipping. There are 20 of this newspaper available. Get them while supplies last!

The link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260863772894?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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For those who are wondering what exactly is in this newspaper, here is a quick summary of the content:

-International news, in particular events in Europe

-local news in Jamaica

-common prices for trade goods in Jamaica

-advertisements of all kinds, from runaways to watch sales to renting property

and more.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to PM me.

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