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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.
Conservator, Andrea Krupp, arranges one of her sections of the upcoming Library Company exhibit The Living Book : New Perspectives on Form and Function opening Tuesday, May 9th!
What does a book mean to you? Is it simply something you read, or a cherished memento? Is it a meticulous record, or a whimsical amusement? A book can be many things and take on a life of its own. A book can transform and be transformative. It can also be a valentine. Curated by the Library Company’s conservation team, we explore The Living Book : New Perspectives on Form and Function, opening May 9th!