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Spirit of the Times. Groton, MA: George H. Brown July 26, 1848-November 8, 1848; and December 30, 1848. Vol. 1, No. 1 through Vol. 1, No. 12. 48pp, 12.5 x 18.625 in. The newspaper was suspended from July through September, and issue number 2 was dated September 6, 1848. Complete run of all twelve issues of this rare Whig Party newspaper that supported Zachary Taylor for President, featuring a decorative eagle and flag masthead. The November 8, 1848 issue also contains a large decorative eagle with a headline. Condition: Disbound. November 8 and December 30 issues fully separated from remainder of issues. Folds in issues. Some toning, particularly on front page of Vol. 1, no. 1. Some penciled notes on pages.