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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.
We’re curious if the rest of you bibliophiles will agree with us: choosing your favorite book is like choosing your favorite child - impossible! However, we are enchanted by the sweet and delicate gilt-stamping on this publishers’ binding from 1844. Is this the favorite? Well… ask us tomorrow ;)
(For the record, we love them all the same <3)
Browse the Library Company’s database of 19th-Century Cloth Bindings to see more!