FIRST ISSUE! 1836 Public Ledger Newspaper – Philadelphia – Vol. I No. 1 – March 25, 1836 – Penny Press History
FIRST ISSUE! 1836 Public Ledger Newspaper – Philadelphia – Vol. I No. 1 – March 25, 1836 – Penny Press History
Offered is the first issue of the historic Public Ledger, published in Philadelphia on Friday, March 25, 1836.
This inaugural edition (Vol. I, No. 1) marks the beginning of one of America's most influential nineteenth-century newspapers. Founded by William M. Swain, Arunah S. Abell, and Azariah H. Simmons, the Public Ledger introduced the successful one-cent newspaper to Philadelphia, helping revolutionize American journalism by making daily news affordable to the general public. The paper would become one of the nation's most widely read newspapers and remained in publication for more than a century.
The issue includes the publisher's opening statement, local Philadelphia news, transportation reports, commercial advertisements, literary material, and business notices, providing a fascinating snapshot of urban America in the Jacksonian era.
Details
- Title: Public Ledger
- Date: March 25, 1836
- Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Volume I, Number 1
- First issue of the newspaper
- Original one-cent "penny press" newspaper
- Printed on handmade rag paper
Condition
Fair. Complete front page with significant edge chipping, corner losses, fold wear, and age toning. The historic masthead remains largely intact, and the newspaper displays well despite its faults.
FIRST ISSUE! 1836 Public Ledger Newspaper – Philadelphia – Vol. I No. 1 – March 25, 1836 – Penny Press History
Offered is the first issue of the historic Public Ledger, published in Philadelphia on Friday, March 25, 1836.
This inaugural edition (Vol. I, No. 1) marks the beginning of one of America's most influential nineteenth-century newspapers. Founded by William M. Swain, Arunah S. Abell, and Azariah H. Simmons, the Public Ledger introduced the successful one-cent newspaper to Philadelphia, helping revolutionize American journalism by making daily news affordable to the general public. The paper would become one of the nation's most widely read newspapers and remained in publication for more than a century.
The issue includes the publisher's opening statement, local Philadelphia news, transportation reports, commercial advertisements, literary material, and business notices, providing a fascinating snapshot of urban America in the Jacksonian era.
Details
- Title: Public Ledger
- Date: March 25, 1836
- Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Volume I, Number 1
- First issue of the newspaper
- Original one-cent "penny press" newspaper
- Printed on handmade rag paper
Condition
Fair. Complete front page with significant edge chipping, corner losses, fold wear, and age toning. The historic masthead remains largely intact, and the newspaper displays well despite its faults.
