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Title: Important to the ladies 22.000 pieces white goods ... for sale at half-price. Turn over
Description: On verso: Price, Ferris & Co. (of Market Street) importers & makers of white goods, linens, laces, embroideries, mitts, handkerchiefs, lace mantles, &c., &c., in consequence of the interruption of the wholesale trade caused by the war, we have taken the store, 807 Chestnut Street, and will offer to the ladies of Philadelphia, and vicinity, our entire stock, (most of which is freshly imported,) at retail, for cash, at prices ranging from 25 to 50 per cent less ..., Price, Ferris & Co. are listed in Philadelphia directories from 1857 to 1861 at various Market Street addresses., Printed on card stock in red, blue, and black., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Price, Ferris & Co.
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Price (2)5786.F.198d (McAllister)

Title: Portraits of Major Robert Anderson 1st Regiment of Artillary. ... Sent free, by mail, to address. A liberal discount to dealers. Wholesale orders should be sent in immediately
Description: The illustration is a U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: D. Appleton and Company
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 D Apple 5794.F.7b (McAllister)

Title: Marshal's sale! By virtue of a writ of sale, by the Hon. John Cadwalader, judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Admiralty, to me directed, will be sold, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the store, 712 S. Delaware Avenue, on Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 1861, at 12 o'clock, M., 43 casks of linseed oil, part of the cargo of the ship Amelia, marked as follows: eleven puncheons and twenty hodsheads of linseed oil (C. & B.) 1-31 and twelve casks of raw linseed oil, marked C. & B. 32-43
Description: Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription., The illustrations are two ships., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; attached is a newspaper clipping: The United States Marshal, through their agent, Mr. Cook, of the firm of Dutilh & Cook, disposed of 43 casks of linseed oil, at public auction, yesterday noon, ... The oil which was purchased by Messrs. Grove & Bro, at 69 cents per gallon, was part of the cargo of the prize ship Amelia, which was sold some two or three weeks ago., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: United States, Marshal (Pennsylvania : Eastern District)
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Uni Sta Marshal (2)5786.F.109c (McAllister)

Title: Down the bay excursions 130 miles for $1.00. The new steamer Wawaset leaves the first wharf below Arch Street every morning, (Sundays excepted,) at 7 o'clock, for Bombay Hook & intermediate places on the river & bay. Returning--leaves the landing at 1 o'clock, reaching the city about dusk. A beautiful ride is here offered at a reasonable price. The boat passes quite near to Fort Delaware, giving a fine view of this famous fortification and the surrounding barracks, which now contain no less than 13,000 Rebel prisoners. Good meals provided on the boat!
Description: Printed on yellow paper., The illustration shows the steamer Wawaset., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Down (6)5777.F.1 (McAllister)

Title: New goods! "The Union must and shall be preserved" J.C. Wallace & Co. Craigsville, Pa. take pleasure in announcing to their friends and the public generally, that they have just received, and are now opening, a complete and well selected stock of staple, fancy, foreign and domestic dry goods purchased in Philadelphia for cash, at panic prices, and will be sold at a small advance on the cost for cash or produce. The stock consists in part of silks, de laines, cassimeres, tweeds, cloths, handk'fs, laces, linens, ginghams, shawls, bed tickings, Irish linen, bleached & brown domestics, gloves & hosiery calicoes gents' cravats " gloves, ladies' dress goods. Ready-made clothing, fancy notions, hardware and queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps A good stock of fresh groceries. Much pains and attention has been taken in the selection of their stock, so they feel able to recommend them with confidence. They ask of the community generally an examination of their stock. Their motto is "Small profits & quick sales." Country produce taken in exchange for goods. Highest price paid for wool. Craigsville, Pa, May 1st, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for J.C. Wallace & Co.; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: J.C. Wallace & Co.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 J C Wallace (6)5777.F.7a (McAllister)

Title: New store The undersigned would call the attention of the citizens of Dubuque and Jackson Counties, to his stock of dry goods! groceries, and general merchandise, now arriving from the Atlantic cities, and purchased entirely for cash at panic prices. Terms cash. Call and see
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustrations show a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. flag, and an eagle with the banner: Bargains bargains., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Dick, D. M.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Dick (6)5777.F.4a (Mcallister)

Title: Another war declared Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters"! S. Barlow Espy in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, cutlery, boots, shoes, hats and caps bonnets and embroideries, every style and quality, etc., etc., right from the fountain head of the goods trade, with the following inscription on his banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." The public generally and the citizens of Shelby County particularly, read the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... I am determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... My facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives me the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting my customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... Wanted in exchange for goods, at the highest market price 25,000 bushels of good wheat, 30,000 bushels of corn, 10,000 lbs. of feathers, 20,000 lbs. of rags, 400,000 doz. eggs and anything else in corresponding quanities, which the people have to sell, provided a market can be found for it in the United States. Shelbyville. Ill. April, 1st, 1861
Description: Capt. Stephen Barlow Espy, of Co. G, 115th Illinois Infantry, was killed at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863., Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Eighteen illustrations of varying sizes, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Espy, Stephen Barlow, 1848-1863
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Espy (5)5777.F.56 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" P. & C. Templeton are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. 20,000 lbs. of wool wanted, for which the highest cash price will be paid. Brady's Bend, Pa., May, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: P. & C. Templeton
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 P & C Temp (5)5777.F.57 (McAllister)

Title: Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" Spruance & Megear are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Smyrna, Del., April, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Spruance & Meager
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Spruance (5)5777.F.50a (McAllister)

Title: Democratic freedom! Geo. Thompson of England, the orator of freedom, the distinguished coadjutor of John Bright and Richard Cobden in defence of American institutions, will, by invitation, deliver an address in the Academy of Music! On Monday evening, April 4, at 8 o'clock--the net proceeds to go to the benefit of the Cooper Shop & Union Refreshment saloons Subject: "An Englishman's plea for democratic freedom" Admission, 25 cts. Secured seats, 50 cts. To be had at the Union League, National Union Club, Supervisory Committee Rooms, No. 1210 Chestnut St., Pugh's, cor. of Sixth and Chestnut Sts., Refreshment Saloons, and at the box office of the Academy
Description: April 4 fell on a Monday in 1864., Printed on yellow paper., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; torn and repaired, affecting some text., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 4# Am 1864 Democrat (5)5777.F.10 (McAllister)

Title: Attention Union men! Secession has produced a wonderful change in the price of goods Great slaughter anticipated! "Watchword, give nor ask any quarters" S.C. & L. Fox are in the field with a terrible array of dry goods foreign and domestic. Notions, fancy goods, staples, clothing, boots, shoes, hats and caps, groceries, queensware and cutlery of every style and quality, etc., etc., right from Philadelphia and Baltimore, with the following inscription on their banner--"Extermination against all high prices and undue profits." To the public generally who wish to buy goods, we make the following proclamation: Being armed and equipped with such a stock of goods as cannot fail to strike the beholder with amazement ... we are determined to repulse if not entirely vanquish the great system of montrous prices and murderous profits ... Our facilities for purchasing goods in the East, gives us the advantage of the second handling from the manufacturer, instead of the third and fourth, thereby protecting our customers against the necessity of paying an extra tariff ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Sandy Creek, May 1st, 1861
Description: Text printed in red, and illustrations and their captions printed in black., Two large illustrations: the first, signed Elton, shows crowds rushing into a store; the second shows a man on an airship pulling nine more people; sixteen other smaller illustrations, mostly cartoons, surround the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: S.C. & L. Fox
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 S C & L Fox (5)5777.F.55 (McAllister)

Title: Attention, Union men! Great fall in prices! For the latest styles and cheapest bargains ever offered in this market, call on G.W. Mouk, and behold the truly wonderful and magnificent display of dry goods fancy goods, staple goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, glassware, iron nails, &c. Having just returned from the cities of the East, where, under the present distracted state of the markets, I have been able to buy goods at truly panic prices, ... All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods. Claysburg, Pa. May, 1861
Description: Printed in red and blue., The large illustration shows a man waving his hat, holding a large U.S. Flag; the illustration at foot shows a man on a horse-drawn wagon racing a train; seven other smaller illustrations are around the text., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Mouk, G. W.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1861 Mouk (5)5777.F.54 (McAllister)

Title: A lecture under the auspices of the People's Literary Institute for the benefit of the Volunteer Refreshment Saloons of Philad'a, will be delivered at Concert Hall, Tuesday evening, Dec. 3d, by Bayard Taylor, Esq. Subject--"The American people." Tickets 25 cents, for sale by T.B. Pugh, Sixth and Chestnut. The entire proceeds of this lecture, without any charge of expenses, will be divided between the Cooper Shop and Volunteer Refreshment saloons
Description: December 3 fell on a Tuesday in 1861., Printed in blue and red., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: People's Literary Institute of Philadelphia
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 People 14828.Q (Beitler)

Title: Please call and see the new goods! Just received at Price's Cheap Cash Store Ashland, Pa Where all goods are sold at the lowest market prices. Small profits and quick sales is my motto
Description: Printed in red and green., The illustration, signed H.L.S. L. Johnson & Co., is an eagle on a shield with the banner: The Union must and shall be preserved., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Price's Cash Store
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Price (6)5777.F.13 (McAllister)

Title: Just received at Price's Cash Store! Ashland, Pa A new & desirable stock of summer goods! To which the attention of the public generally is respectfully solicited. Remember, the motto is still quick sales and small profits
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a man waving his hat and holding a large U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Price's Cash Store
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Price (6)5777.F.5a (McAllister)

Title: Elfelt's Union Dry Goods Store The greatest bargains in St. Paul! Third St., near the church
Description: Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a man waving his hat and holding a large U.S. flag., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Elfelt Brothers
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Elfelt (6)5777.F.17 (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" Oster & Carn Cheap Side, Bedford, respectfully announce that they have just received a large stock of new and cheap summer goods! Embracing a large and general assortment of staple and fancy dry goods! Ready-made clothing, hats, boots and shoes, cutlery, glass, china and queensware, fresh groceries, spices, &c. &c. To which the attention of cash and prompt short time buyers is particularly invited. Their goods have been purchased at the very lowest figures, so that they have ability to offer extraordinary good bargains. Produce taken in exchange for goods. Bedford, Pa, May 1st, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for Oster & Carn; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook; this poster was cut in half between "Oster & Carn" and "Cheap Side, Bedford,"., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Oster & Carn
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Oster (6)5777.F.16a-b (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" New spring & summer goods bought at panic prices!! McCan & Arter, have just received a large and beautiful stock of spring and summer goods, which have been bought at panic prices, in Philadelphia and selected with great care to suit the wants of their customers, among which may be found dry goods! of every description; fancy dress goods, silks, &c. A large stock of groceries, hardware, queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c. Together with everything usually kept in a country store, all of which will be sold low for cash or produce. Call before purchasing elsewhere, as they are determined to give bargains. Hanover, Ohio, May, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for McCan & Arter; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: McCan & Arter
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 McCan (6)5777.F.14 (McAllister)

Title: Attention volunteers! Fort Sumter re-taken Lawrence and Beaver County merchants in a fearful state of excitement, Ramage's store reinforced by a splendid stock of new goods! Notwithstanding--and ladies and gentlemen, they must and will be sold, and at war prices! My store has bsen [sic] recently enlarged. My stock was never before so complete. I never sold as good prints for 8 & 10 cts. before. I never sold shoes as cheap. My bonnet trimmings are cheaper and better than usual. My domestic ginghams won't run out. My dress goods are of the latest styles and in fact I have nothing but what is desirable. Please call and see for yourselves. "No trouble to show goods" is our motto---so ladies don't be backward. Walk in. P.S. All kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods. Enon, Pa. May
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ramage, Benjamin
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Ramage (6)5777.F.15 (McAllister)

Title: "The Union must and shall be preserved" G. & J.H. Cooper would respectfully announce to the citizens of Mount Jackson, and surrounding country, that they are now receiving and opening at the old stand, direct from Philadelphia and New York, a complete and carefully selected stock of goods, many of which were bought at the greatly reduced panic prices, consisting of dry goods! Ready made clothing, groceries, hardware, queensware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, &c. A good stock of paints, oils & dye stuffs. And in fact almost everything kept in a country store, all of which will be sold very cheap. ... Country produce taken at market prices. Mount Jackson, Lawrence Co., Pa
Description: The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for G. & J.H. Cooper,; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: G. & J.H. Cooper
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 G & J H Cooper (6)5777.F.10 (McAllister)

Title: The Union now & forever Houtton & Brother new cheap clothing store, Centre Street, opposite Conner's Office, Ashland, Pa., would respectfully announce to the citizens in general, that they have just received from Philadelphia, a large and beautiful stock of ready made clothing of the usual varieties, which is warranted to be made of the best materials, and cut with more taste, and last though not least, cheaper than any other stock of clothing ever brought to this place. Also, a good stock of furnishing goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, &c., &c. Call and see and judge for yourselves. "Our motto is small profits and quick sales." April, 1861
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Hurra for Houtton & Brother; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Houtton & Brother
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Houtton (6)5777.F.9 (McAllister)

Title: The Union must and shall be preserved! Jas. F. Wintermute Norton, Ohio, has just received direct from Philadelphia, a good assortment of seasonable goods consisting of usual variety, which will be offered at the best possible prices for case of approved country produce
Description: Printed in red and black., The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; three people, one holding a U.S. flag, with the banner: Attention!; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Wintermute, James F., b. 1823
Date: [between 1861 and 1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Winter (6)5777.F.6a (McAllister)

Title: Fort Sumter I. & A.N. Stauffer respectfully announce that they have just received from Philadelphia, their new spring & summer goods consisting of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps hardware, queensware, groceries, &c. which they are determined to sell for cash or produce, as they are persuaded that it is better for both buyer and seller. Please call and examine for yourselves. Their motto is small profits and quick sales. Mount Pleasant, Pa
Description: The illustrations show two sets of three soldiers facing right; an officer standing, left arm raised, telescope in right hand; and two sets of three soldiers facing left., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Stauffer, Isaac
Date: [1861?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1861 Stauffer (6)5777.F.2 (McAllister)

Title: Lecture Saturday evening, May 28th, at Sansom St. Hall Come one and all, ladies and gentlemen, and hear the condition of the South by one that has just made his escape from there. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Lecturing to commence at 8. Admittance, 50 cents
Description: May 28 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Lecture (2)5786.F.82b (McAllister)

Title: Yankee Doodle songster
Description: A publisher's advertisement., Alden Winch is listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1858 to 1862; Yankee Doodle songster was copyrighted in 1861., On verso: Price twelve cents. Contents of Yankee Doodle songster. ..., Printed in red and blue., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Winch, Alden, 1816-1882
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Winch 5782.F.16f

Title: Lincolniana Just published, in one volume, small quarto, pp. viii and 344, printed in the best style by John Wilson & Son, on fine tinted paper, a collection of sermons, eulogies, addresses, letters, etc. occasioned by the assassination and death of Abraham Lincoln. By clergymen and friends of our country in the United States, Great Britain, and the provinces; containing nothing heretofore published in any permanent form. List of contents. ... Sold by subscription only. Price five dollars per copy. Only two hundred and fifty copies printed. Those wishing to subscribe for this memento of our late lamented president should apply early
Description: Printed on p. [3] only., Library Company copy has a MS. letter on p. [1], dated Oct. 12, 1865, from Wm. B. Trask to John Jordan Jr. Esq.; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Spencer, William V.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Spencer 5792.F.35 (McAllister)

Title: America in England W.W. Broom, (the first Union advocate in Manchester, and old champion of reform in England) will relate the history of the formation of opinion in England on the American struggle. ... Croton Hall, 187 Bowery, Thursday evening, Feb. 9th
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 America (2)5786.F.94b (McAllister)

Title: Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second and Third We challenge the world!!! Gerhart & Collins, proprietors J. Orr Finnie, stage manager Open for the season. Monday evening, Jan'y 23d, 1865, and every evening during the week The great family resort Collins & Gerhart's challenge minstrels & brass band The temple of minstrelsy, in which are given chaste and drawing-room amusements, by Sanford's Opera Troupe, comprising a combination of vocalists, musicians, comedians & artists of the highest order of merit. ... Two companies in one! Sanford's Opera Troupe and Collins & Gerhart's great challenge troupe & brass band ... In conjunction with the above troupe are Eddie Nino, the great child wonder, in his terrific ascensions, and Sig. De Louis the champion horizontal bar performer. 20 brilliant stars appear nightly! ... Good fires are constantly kept in the building Admission: Orchestra seats. 50 cents. Parquet, 25 cents. Family circle, 20 cents Seats in private boxes, 75 cents. Private boxes, $4 and $5 Box office open afrom 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. No extra charge for reserved seats. Doors open quarter of 7 o'clock. Commence quarter of 8 o'clock Buy your clothing at Harvey's fashionable clothing house, 918 Market St
Description: Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 54.7 x 20.1 cm, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Sanford 1865 (26)5761.F.97b (McAllister)

Title: Harnden's southern express office, No. 607 Chestnut Street The Harnden express, at the earnest solicitation of its numerous customers, has been extended to Baltimore and Washington and are now prepared to forward to above named cities. Also, to Alexandria, Fortress Monroe, Hatteras Inlet, Port Royal, &c. Soldiers' freights taken at extremely low rates. They have greatly increased their facilities on their old established line to New York, Boston and the East, and having removed to their present commodious office, are determined to use every exertion to satisfy all who may favor them with their patronage. All kinds of collecting and commissions attended to. Money and valuables forwarded at unusually low rates. The greatest dispatch given to freights. Howard & Co's northern & western express Howard & Co. have also removed to same office, and will forward to all towns in Northern Pennsylvania. Also, to Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and all points North and West, or Canada West
Description: The Harnden Express Co. and Howard & Co., Frederick Lovejoy, superintendent, are listed at this address in Philadelphia directories from 1862 to 1866., The illustration shows a train., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Harnden Express Co.
Date: [1862?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Harnden 5786.F.136c (McAllister)

Title: History of the Southern Rebellion. By Wm. A. Crafts, A.M
Description: The "commendatory notices" are dated June 3, 1864 to Jan. 16, 1865., Printed on p. [1] and [3] only; text printed inside double-rule borders., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Samuel Walker & Co.
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1865 Samuel (2)5786.F.40c (McAllister)

Title: Just published. Winfield, the lawyer's son and how he became a major-general. By Major Penniman, author of "The tanner boy." Price, $1.50. ... Seaside and fireside fairies. From the German of George Blum and Louis Wahl. Translated by A.L. Wister. Price, $1.75
Description: C.W. Denison's Winfield, the lawyer's son, and A.L. Wister's translation of Blum and Wahl's Seaside and fireside fairies were published in 1864 by Ashmead & Evans, Philadelphia., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Ashmead & Evans
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 Ashmead 5786.F.174c (McAllister)

Title: King & Baird steam-power book and job printers, English and German No. 607 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Legal intelligencer office. Episcopal prayer books, at low rates. Military text books. School books, English and German almanacs in great variety Army blanks for sale
Description: Advertising card, with a twelve-month calendar for 1862., Chromolithographed on card stock., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King 5786.F.165c (McAllister)

Title: Military books! King & Baird's edition The only kind that are really useful to the soldier. Illustrated with engravings, whereby all persons can teach themselves how to be soldiers, without the aid of a drill master. These books have been approved of officially, and are recommended by the first authorities as the most useful ever published. Copies of either of these books will be sent by mail, post-paid, upon receipt of the price
Description: Publisher's advertisement for five books, each issued in 1861., On verso: Who are against us? Should there ever be any surrender to any rebellion in this country, who would be responsible for it? Plainly those who, under the guise of supporting the cause, should have debauched the public mind by poisoning it with suspicion of disloyalty or the incompetency of the administration. ..., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: King & Baird
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 King (2)5786.F.198a (McAllister)

Title: Victory! Victory! Victory! As the result of the glorious victories achieved by the Union armies, we have pleasure in announcing to our friends and the public of West Philadelphia, a great reduction in groceries. Should you favor us with your patronage, we shall endeavor to discharge our duties promptly, as in the same liberal spirit which has ever characterized our dealings with the public. All goods warranted to be just as represented or the money refunded. Our motto is "We study to please."
Description: Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Farrant & Ralston
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Farrant 5786.F.159d (McAllister)

Title: Circular to the trade Office of B.L. Judson & Co. 106 Franklin Street, New York. On and after March 26th, 1864, the prices of the following articles will be: ... The large advance in prices of all things used in the manufacture of the above articles renders it necessary to advance our prices to the above figures, which we believe are lower than the prices of many other standard remedies
Description: Printed on p. [1] only., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: B.L. Judson & Co.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1864 B L Juds 112601.D (Helfand)

Title: Pocket calendar describing Hunnewell's Universal Cough Remedy Hunnewell's Tolu Anodyne Hunnewell's Eclectic pills
Description: At head of title: 1862 1862., A folded sheet with four panels on each side when unfolded. The "outside" contains a title panel, a panel certifying J.L. Hunnewell's membership in the American College of Pharmacy (with an illustration engraved by William Tyler), and two 1862 calendar panels, each with a note "Please read inside carefully." The "inside" has the caption title "Special points in Hunnewell's Triple Remedies," and three panels, numbered 2-4, with running title "Hunnewell's Triple Remedies.", "John L. Hunnewell, proprietor, practical chemist and pharmaceutist, Boston, Mass."--panel 4., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Hunnewell, John L.
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1861 Hunne 112074.D (Helfand)

Title: Spring opening! At Otto's cheap dry goods store No. 50 East Penn Street, above Sixth, sign of the mammoth skirt
Description: Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 23.7 x 13.4 cm., Printed on yellow paper., Signed at foot: Henry M. Otto, Reading, April 5, 1861., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Otto, Henry M.
Date: 1861
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm# Am 1861 Otto 14259.Q (Beit- ler)

Title: E. Horton's patent geared screw chuck
Description: Caption title., Signed at foot: E. Horton & Son, Windsor Locks, Conn., Includes "List of prices.", Library Company copy has prices amended in MS. with MS. note: June 1, 1863., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: E. Horton & Son
Date: [not after 1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare #Am 1863 E.Horton 14697.Q

Title: The spirit of laws
Description: Translated by Thomas Nugent., Pagination: v. 1: viii, [20], 452, [48] p.; v. 2: [2], xvi, 483, [1] p., Signatures: v. 1: A⁸ a⁶ B-2F⁸ 2G² 2K-2M⁸; v. 2: pi a⁸ B-2H⁸ 2I² (2I2 verso blank)., Errata, [1] p. preceding p. 1 in v. 1., Includes index., Bookseller's advertisements, final [2] p. in v. 1.
Creator: Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de, 1689-1755
Date: [MDCCL. [1750]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare E Monte 70.O

Title: The spirit of laws
Description: Translated by Thomas Nugent., Pagination: v. 1: viii, [20], 452, [48] p.; v. 2: [2], xvi, 483, [1] p., Signatures: v. 1: A⁸ a⁶ B-2F⁸ 2G² 2K-2M⁸; v. 2: pi a⁸ B-2H⁸ 2I² (2I2 verso blank)., Errata, [1] p. preceding p. 1 in v. 1., Includes index., Bookseller's advertisements, final [2] p. in v. 1.
Creator: Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de, 1689-1755
Date: [MDCCL. [1750]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare E Monte 70.O

Title: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper no. 314 for this week, contains a mammoth picture of the bombardment and capture of Forts Beauregard and Walker Also, the interior of the works after the occupation by the United States forces, and numerous illustrations of incidents connected with the expedition, from sketches by our special artist, who witnessed the engagement from the U.S. Steamship "Star of the South."
Description: Forts Beauregard and Walker, Port Royal, S.C. were bombarded and captured in Nov. 1861., Printed in red and blue., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Leslie, Frank, 1821-1880
Date: [1861 or 1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Leslie (5)5777.F.49b (McAllister)

Title: The only reliable illustrated is Frank Leslie's newspaper no. 344, and supplement no. 345, for the present week. Turn over
Description: On verso: Contents. The Battle of Williamsburgh, Va. (Full page.) The Capture of New Orleans by the national gunboats. (Double page.) ..., The Battle of Williamsburg took place May 5, 1862., Imprint from colophon., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Leslie, Frank, 1821-1880
Date: [1862]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare sm # Am 1862 Leslie (2)5786.F.93b (McAllister)

Title: Beadle's dime Union song book no 2 for sale here price 10 cts
Description: Beadle's dime Union song book no. 2 was published in New York in 1861., Printed in red and blue., The illustration shows a Union soldier holding the U.S. flag and clutching his sword, stepping on a snake., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator: Beadle and Company
Date: [1861]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 2# Am 1861 Beadle (5)5777.F.50b (McAllister)

Title: Craig, Finley & Co. Lithographers and printers. Commercial stationery, stock certificates, and checks. 2218-20-22 Vine Street, Philadelphia. Established 1867 Telephones. Bell: Rittenhouse 7842. Keystone: Race 6379
Description: Blotter illustrated with an exterior view of the Philadelphia printer's factory and adjoining buildings on the 2200 block of Vine Street. Signage with the firm's name adorns the three-story main building depicted with a working smoke stack. Pedestrians walk in front and across from the building. Also shows a car and a Craig, Finley & Co. truck parked in the street. Established as Craig, Butt & Finley in 1869, the firm was renamed Craig, Finley & Co. in 1872. It remained in operation until 1950., Image caption reads: A Plant Equipped Solely for the Production of First Class Lithographing and Printing, Philadelphia on Stone, POSA 123, See also the Craig, Finley & Co. entry in the online Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary., Gift of Erika Piola.
Date: [ca. 1930]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Ph Pr - 11 x 14 - Industry - C [P.2014.18.2]

Title: Charles Baeder's Philada. Steam Works, manufacturer of glue, starch, curled hair & hidewhips, store, N. 7 South Third Str No. 750 Old York road [sic] or North 6th Str. above Camac Str. and store no. 45 Fulton Str. New York. The highest price given for damaged hides, glue pieces, ceroons &c &c
Description: Advertisement showing a view of the glue and animal product manufactories of Charles Baeder on a lot of land on the 1700 block of North Sixth Street. Includes the seven-story glue works with cupola and the smaller multi-story starch, hide whip, and curled hair factory. Two outbuildings with active smoke stacks stand between the factories. Trees and bushes are visible on the property. A horse-drawn cart travels in the foreground. The firm, established in 1828 by Baeder, became the premier manufacturer of its kind in the United States. The manufactory, of the firm later renamed Baeder, Adamson & Co., relocated to Richmond Street, Allegheny Avenue, and Westmoreland Street circa 1866., Not in Wainwright, Manuscript note in ink on verso: Glue [illegible] A.D. 10cts. by 80# or 1 bbl. Buffaloe No. 2 at 20 cts., Manuscript notes in pencil on verso: A. & D. 10 [symbol for cents]/ Buffaloe No. 2 15 [symbol for cents]/Horse [edges?] 15 yds [frm?] 2 00, 2 25, 2 50., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 878, Kuhl operated from 120 South Second Street, rear circa 1842-circa 1851.
Date: [ca. 1844]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department BW - Advertisements - Baeder [P.2015.19]

Title: Hagar & Campbell's Dime Museum, Ninth & Arch Sts. Opens Monday September 3d 1883
Description: Lively advertising print for the dime museum operated by W. D. Hagar and W. T. Campbell 1883-1885. Shows throngs of people entering the mansard-roofed building, heavily adorned in signage and over 40 pictures of the museum's performers, at the northwest corner of Ninth and Arch Streets. Signs read "Specially Adapted for Ladies & Children: Open Daily from 1 to 10 P.M."; "Curiosities Constantly Arriving From All Parts of the World"; and "Philadelphia's Pleasure Palace Containing Countless Curiosities / Peerless Parlor Peformances." Other signs announce the hours of operation, the museum's purpose for the "instruction and amusement" of ladies and children, and the admission price - 10 cents. Performer's pictures primarily depict human curiosities and include tattooed men and women, a bearded lady, clowns, a two-headed woman, little people, an armless man, a man eating a slate, exotic and native costumed figures, as well as a magician and a ventriloquist. Graphics also show exotic animals and birds. Building also adorned with flags promoting the museum and its attractions, including "birds, beasts, and mechanical marvels." In the street, three street cars (nos. 44, 33, and 26) and one wagon, advertising Hagar & Campbell's, travel and stop in front of the museum. Wagon is composed of billboards illustrated with an image of seven women with floor-length hair and captioned "Seven Wonders of the World.", Also shows adjacent buildings, a crowd of people at the side of the museum, and pedestrians and passersby in the street, on the sidewalk, and near and looking at the street vehicles. Print also contains portraits of owners W. D. Hagar and W. T. Campbell in the upper corners. By 1884, Campbell and Hagar were officers in the Barnum and London show managing "Privileges." Campbell stayed with Barnum until at least the early 1890s., Date inferred from title., Gift of Barbara Fahs Charles and Robert Staples., POSP 286
Date: [1883]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department ***BW - Advertisements - H [P.2013.82]

Title: Cunningham & Hill, 204 Church Street, Philadelphia. Flags and shields of all nations and sizes, gas jets of any device or design, banners and silk flags for inside decoration
Description: Advertisement issued during the Centennial Exhibition 1876 for the upholstery manufacturers and dealers containing illustrations of 5 different styles of patriotic bunting and an exterior view of a residence adorned with bunting and commemorative window shades. Illustrations depict bunting designs composed of shields, flags (including America, France, Great Britain), swaths of fabric, panels, and fringes. One design includes shield with portrait of George Washington. Section of advertisement also includes a design for lettering reading "1776 Union 1876" complemented by the figure of an eagle. View of residence shows a three-story mansard-roofed building with a portico entrance. The name and address of Cunningham & Hill are printed over and within the illustrations. Cunningham & Hill, the partnership between William B. Cunningham & Philip Hill, operated between circa 1871 and 1876 when the partnership dissolved., Advertising text printed below image: We would respectfully call your attention to the above illustration of store and house decoration, and advise those who attend decorating to do so at their earliest convenience to avoid a rush, which will be inevitable. Our shields are made of papier-mache, and can be exposed to all weathers, and can easily be attached to any window with out patent group-socket for five flags, making a beautiful group. Manufactured wholesale and retail., POSP 285
Date: [1876]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *BW - Centennial [P.2011.53]

Title: Harrison's Columbian hair dye Manufactured by Apollos W. Harrison, 8 1/2 South 7th St
Description: Advertisement for the Philadelphia perfumer and ink manufacturer containing an ornate frame comprised of vignettes, pictorial details, and ornaments surrounding ornamented text. Vignettes depict patriotic symbols of the American eagle and U.S. shield and two scenes. Scene in the left shows a gentleman being attended to by his valet. The gentleman has wavy, ear-length, dark hair and wears a blue and red patterned dressing gown. The valet, in a grey suit, looks at a bottle in his gentleman's left hand. The gentleman scratches his head with his right hand. Scene in the right shows a woman, looking down, pulling her fingers through her long dark hair that rests over her shoulders past her waist. She wears a peasant-like dress with a red bodice and green-striped skirt with a paisley pattern. The border also contains scroll-like pictorial details, geometric shaped ornaments, and pattern backgrounds. A thick, blue block of color frames the border like an outline. Harrison, originally a book, map, and ink dealer, began operating his perfumery, including hair dyes, circa 1853. By the late 1850s, Harrison employed over 80 employees, including 25 traveling agents., Artist's imprint in lower right and left of stone., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 291
Creator: Schussele, Christian, 1826?-1879, artist
Date: [ca. 1853]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *BW - Advertisements - H [P.2015.71.2]

Title: Directions for using Francis & Loutrel's patent composition rollers.
Description: Circular for inking rollers with manuscipt notations on verso., Provenance: Gift of David Doret, 2007., Provenance: Advertisements in the collection were sent by various manufacturers to John C. Clark & Sons, a Philadelphia stationery firm.
Creator: Francis & Loutrel., creator
Date: 1864.
Location: #Doret Ephemera

Title: Stafford's jet black ink.
Description: Circular for inks and mucilage., Provenance: Gift of David Doret, 2007., Provenance: Advertisements in the collection were sent by various manufacturers to John C. Clark & Sons, a Philadelphia stationery firm.
Creator: Stafford, S[amuel] S., creator
Date: [ca. 1868].
Location: #Doret Ephemera

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