Library Company of Philadelphia
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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.
It was bound to happen: we have fallen in love with a paper binding <3
This pocket almanac for 1755 was printed and sold by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 and is bound in embossed and colored paper wrappers. #MiniatureMonday