A very rare September 22, 1785 original copy of the massachusetts spy or Worcester Gazette by Isaiah Thomas newspaper. In rare, almost excellent condition with just a little bit of toning and edge chipping, a four page newspaper is a rare quality example. Includes an article on the three eastern most counties of Massachusetts in an attempt to secede from the state, York, Cumberland, and Lincoln Counties in what would become Maine 35 years later. Also includes an article on the cost of the late revolutionary war and news from a number of different states.  Buyer to pay $18.95 insured priority shipping within the US or 1 pound priority international