Collection of Broadsides and Periodical: Liverpool Corn Exchange and New Orleans Wholesale Prices, 1831-1834

This collection comprises three items: two broadsides documenting Liverpool Corn Exchange prices from January 25th and February 8th, 1831, and a periodical, "New-Orleans Wholesale Prices-Current," from April 5th, 1834. The broadsides and the periodical are from the James Maury Collection. The periodical, "New-Orleans Wholesale Prices-Current," was printed by Benjamin Levy. The broadsides and the periodical offer insights into the mercantile activities and price fluctuations in Liverpool, England, and New Orleans, Louisiana, during the early 19th century. The collection also highlights the work of Benjamin Levy, the first Jewish printer in America, and the activities of James Maury, the first consul to Liverpool and merchant.

Associated People/Businesses

• Liverpool Corn Exchange
• New-Orleans Wholesale Prices Current
• LEVY, BENJAMIN (1786 NYC.1860 N.O.)

Geography

• Liverpool
• New Orleans

Subjects

• Broadsides

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 12