Subject: Publishers and publishing

Billhead from H. Cowperthwait & Company to the Hebrew Education Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 29, 1857. The billhead details numerous purchases.

This three-page pamphlet is a congressional document (Doc. No. 10) from the 28th Congress, 1st Session, dated December 16, 1843. It presents the arguments of booksellers, publishers, and binders in favor of international copyright law. The document lists numerous booksellers, publishers, and binders from major cities across the United States. Of particular note is the inclusion of Samuel Hart Sr. (1805-1896) of Charleston, South Carolina, a prominent figure in the Jewish community, among the signatories. Notably, Samuel Hart (1810-1885) of Philadelphia did not sign the memorial.

A broadside advertisement for "The Jewish Divorce Law," published by Edward Stern & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The advertisement includes the price ($1.25 postpaid) and the publisher's address (112 N. Twelfth Street). The date of publication is unknown.

This is a catalog from the Philadelphia publishing firm Carey & Hart, published in 1839. It advertises a collection of English books described as "choice, rare, and valuable." The catalog lists titles and likely includes pricing information for each item, showcasing the diverse range of literature offered by Carey & Hart. The catalog was printed at the firm's location at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia.

Advertising envelope for T. Salamonski & Co., publishers of "Grammar at a Glance." The envelope is addressed to D. E. Dean and was mailed from Hartford, Connecticut to Falls Village, Connecticut sometime around 1875.

This trade card advertises Kaufmann & Co., publishers located at 107 Duane Street, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a Grecian woman in a blue and pink gown. The woman has long, dark hair, and is wearing a simple, elegant dress that falls to her ankles. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kaufmann & Strauss, Art Publishers, located at 75 and 77 Duane Street, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut design with birds and a woman in a Japanese dress. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for this type of trade card, which is priced at $20 per 1,000. The card's use of a Japanese woman in a stereotyped pose could be considered racist.

This trade card advertises Kaufmann & Strauss, publishers located at 75 & 77 Duane Street in New York City. The front of the card displays a large, colorful illustration of an agricultural building. This illustration suggests that the publishers specialized in or had a particular interest in books and literature related to agriculture. The card is printed in a style suggestive of the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises the Keystone Printing House located at 136 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a design of two cupids, with the Keystone Printing House name at the bottom and the address above. The back of the card lists prices for similar cards.

This folded trade card advertises Tobin's 'Xmas' Card Bazaar located at 216 Sixth Avenue above 14th Street and 299 Broadway near Duane Street in New York. The front of the card features two gentlemen on one side and two ladies on the other. The inside of the card contains a full advertisement for art souvenirs and Christmas cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Adah Lazarus's bookstore and lending library located at 684 Third Avenue, N.W. Cor. 43rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features text advertising the business and its services, prominently displaying the address and the lending policy of "Books Loaned for 5 Cents Per Week". It also notes that French, English, and German are spoken, suggesting a multilingual clientele or staff. The back of the card is blank. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This is a four-sided fold-out trade card advertising the services of Leon Meyers, a publisher of advertising novelties. The card explains his line of advertising cards. The front of the card (image 1) shows the address 302 Chestnut St. The back of the card (image 2) features a great comical poem. The images are likely from different sides of the folded card. The style and text suggest a late 19th-century origin.