Description

[003431] [Marlborough Election]. To the Worthy and Independent Electors of the Borough of Marlborough. Marlborough: Emberlin and Harold, 1852. First Edition. Elephant Folio. Unbound. Broadside. Good. Single sided printed broadside, approximately 350mm x 500mm in size.

Edges browned and creased with a few small nicks and tears, slightly creased towards centre, otherwise fairly clean.

Broadside from the general election of 1852, both Bruce and Baring, supporters of Peel, were elected unopposed with an electorate of 271.

The printers, Emberlin and Harold of Marlborough, (fl. 1830-1842 according to the BBTI, but clearly continuing for at least another decade), were also booksellers, stationers, bookbinders, pharmacists and insurance agents (see BBTI)