Kennisgeving van stad Leiden, 1839 Possibly 1839

This 1839 Dutch broadside, "Kennisgeving van stad Leiden," (Notice of the City of Leiden), announces the abolishment of the city's tax on fuel. Printed by David Du Mortier & Zoon, it details the previous rates for turf, coal, and firewood, effective from July 1, 1839. The document's graphic design uses clear, organized text to convey the information to its audience of city residents. This type of broadside was a common form of public communication in 19th-century Europe.