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Front page of the Tuesday, September 24, 1793 issue of The Times of London, with the first news item at the upper left announcing a performance of Shakespeare's Henry V at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring John Philip Kemble as Henry: "This evening will be performed King Henry the Fifth, or, the Conquest of France. King Henry, Mr. Kemble; Duke of Gloucester, Mr. Palmer; Duke of Exeter, Mr. Aikin..." Further news on the page includes notices from the Navy Office about pay to sailors, an offer of a reward from His Majesty's Customs to anyone providing information on a smuggling operation; and advertisements for products such as "Simson's Infallible Aethereal Tincture" for toothache and other afflictions. Heavy edge wear with some losses; overall good. 12 x 18 inches (31 x 46 cm).