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Welcome to the Library Company of Philadelphia's Tumblr page! Founded by Ben Franklin in 1731, we are an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. This page highlights materials from LCP's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art.
Our copy of Dress and Care of the Feet (New York, 1871) is signed by engraver John Feely and shows his characteristic squiggly lines. #PublishersBindingThursday
Dress and care of the feet. New York : Samuel R. Wells, 1871.
What’s better than a moonlit (or, partial-eclipse lit) harpist? TWO moonlit harpists!
The die engraver John Feely designed the dies used for these gilt-stamped beauties on our copy of Colin Clouts Comes Home Againe, Explained (New York, 1865). #PublishersBindingThursday