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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 don’t have to TRY too hard to love this binding! This unique gilt decoration is on our copy of Randolph’s Eulis! The History of Love (Toledo, Ohio, 1874).
Paschal Beverly Randolph (1825-1875) was an African-American doctor, Rosicrucian, and occultist. He was the founder of the Brotherhood of Eulis and authored several books, including the title featured here. #PublishersBindingThursday