Philadelphische Zeitung, May 6, 1732 [Philadelphia Times]
Philadelphische Zeitung, May 6, 1732 [Philadelphia Times]
Philadelphische Zeitung, May 6, 1732 [Philadelphia Times]

Philadelphische Zeitung, May 6, 1732 [Philadelphia Times]


Permanent ID:
11625
Call number:
Wu .999
Date:
May 6 1732
Image Description:
First issue of Philadelphische Zeitung, the first German-language newspaper printed in America, by Benjamin Franklin. While the paper failed after about a year, this first issue contains information about a peace treaty signed between Persia and the Turkish empire.
Format:
Printed Matter
Dimensions:
Width: 16.5 cm, Height: 25 cm (image)
Related Person or Organization:
Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790 (printer)