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Olive Branch petition by Congress to George III. Printed in Gent's Mag Sept 1775

Olive Branch petition by Congress to George III. Printed in Gent's Mag Sept 1775

Product SKU: P-6-109165

Price £230.00

A copy of the petition from the General Congress of America, to his Majesty, which was delivered to Lord Dartmouth the 1st of this month, and to which, his Lordship said, no Answer would be given [Olive Branch petition]. John Hancock [signed by all the delegates] (September 1775). Antique copperplate printed pages, including the title page for the September 1775 monthly edition (p409) and the petition itself printed across three pages (433-435) and two sheets, thus three sheets in total, 20.0 x 12.0cm, 7.75 x 4.75 inches
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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: A copy of the petition from the General Congress of America, to his Majesty, which was delivered to Lord Dartmouth the 1st of this month, and to which, his Lordship said, no Answer would be given [Olive Branch petition]

The so-called "Olive Branch Petition", adopted by the Second Continental Congress in July 1775, was the colonies’ final appeal to King George III, expressing loyalty while urging him to stop Parliament’s hostile policies. It pleaded for reconciliation and a peaceful resolution to rising tensions. It marked the historic “last attempt” at peace before the colonies shifted decisively towards independence through armed resistenace. The King ignored the petition and soon declared the colonies in open rebellion. This, the first British printing of the petition appeared in the September 1775 issue of the Gentleman’s Magazine.

DATE PRINTED: September 1775    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.0 x 12.0cm, 7.75 x 4.75 inches (Small)

TYPE: Antique copperplate printed pages, including the title page for the September 1775 monthly edition (p409) and the petition itself printed across three pages (433-435) and two sheets, thus three sheets in total

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this print. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: John Hancock [signed by all the delegates]

PROVENANCE: "Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle", by Sylvanus Urban, Gent. London: Printed at St. John's Gate for D. Henry; and sold by F. Newbery, the corner of St Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Street

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