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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.
![Looks like something had an appetite for the gilt edges of our copy of Poems by Bernard Barton (1844). Glaire, the preparation used to create these shimmering fore edges, possibly attracted these hungry little bibliophiles [insects] with the egg...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/73139b332db4c756a31ade25e8a5c4bc/tumblr_ooriowoMB91u23qdao1_250.jpg)
Looks like something had an appetite for the gilt edges of our copy of Poems by Bernard Barton (1844). Glaire, the preparation used to create these shimmering fore edges, possibly attracted these hungry little bibliophiles [insects] with the egg white in its mixture. Now that’s an enriching protein… #nom #giltypleasures
Barton, Bernard. Poems. Philadelphia : Henry F. Anners, 1844.
![It’s #FoodieFriday! Not much more needs to be said other than NOM.
Mae. [graphic]. Redfield, Robert S., 1849-1923, photographer. Philadelphia. September 3rd, 1887. 2 photographic prints : platinum mounted on cardboard ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm. (5 x 7 in.),...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/25b3a612cd9f6bb04cd728cab0a8a7b7/tumblr_o8khaaeD6m1u23qdao1_250.gifv)
It’s #FoodieFriday! Not much more needs to be said other than NOM.