Brooklyn Bridge Ephemera Archive, 20+ pcs.
Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY, ca. 1880s-1910s
Brooklyn Bridge Ephemera Archive, 20+ pcs.
Archive
A diverse collection of printed material relating to the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Totaling 22 pieces in all, ranging in size from 2" x 1" to 11" x 8.75". Consisting of various advertisement cards, engravings, and publications, the majority produced sometime after the opening ceremonies on May 24, 1883, ca. mid-1880s thru 1910s. Exhibits degrees of expected handling wear throughout, including intermittent soiling and creasing. Minor tearing to some. Otherwise, very good. Please see accompanying images for further information on condition.
Highlights include:
- (2) Ticket stubs to the Brooklyn Bridge promenade, signed in print by Chief Engineer and Superintendent C. C. Martin.
- (11) Printed advertisements and business cards produced by various New York companies, all featuring the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Typed letter signed, "Wm. C. Morton", as Secretary of the Rosendale Cement Company, whose product was used in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. 1p on illustrated letterhead, 8.5" x 11", New York, NY, January 12, 1897.
- "The Brooklyn Bridge." Harper's Franklin Square Library. No. 321, June 22, 1883. New York: Harper & Brothers. 35pp (3-38).
- "The East River Bridge." 32mo, 5" x 3.5". Features 12 accordion-folding lithograph plates showing various scenes of the Brooklyn Bridge and East River. Red cloth stamped title and ornamental black borders.
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This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York, NY, ca. 1880s-1910s
Brooklyn Bridge Ephemera Archive, 20+ pcs.
Archive
A diverse collection of printed material relating to the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Totaling 22 pieces in all, ranging in size from 2" x 1" to 11" x 8.75". Consisting of various advertisement cards, engravings, and publications, the majority produced sometime after the opening ceremonies on May 24, 1883, ca. mid-1880s thru 1910s. Exhibits degrees of expected handling wear throughout, including intermittent soiling and creasing. Minor tearing to some. Otherwise, very good. Please see accompanying images for further information on condition.
Highlights include:
- (2) Ticket stubs to the Brooklyn Bridge promenade, signed in print by Chief Engineer and Superintendent C. C. Martin.
- (11) Printed advertisements and business cards produced by various New York companies, all featuring the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Typed letter signed, "Wm. C. Morton", as Secretary of the Rosendale Cement Company, whose product was used in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. 1p on illustrated letterhead, 8.5" x 11", New York, NY, January 12, 1897.
- "The Brooklyn Bridge." Harper's Franklin Square Library. No. 321, June 22, 1883. New York: Harper & Brothers. 35pp (3-38).
- "The East River Bridge." 32mo, 5" x 3.5". Features 12 accordion-folding lithograph plates showing various scenes of the Brooklyn Bridge and East River. Red cloth stamped title and ornamental black borders.
Please review our terms and conditions of sale regarding large lots of five or more items.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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