NEW YORK. Oneida. Undated (1864) Broadside Advertising the Opening of a New Clothing Store by T.G. Seely.
5.75 inches x 14.5 inches. An exciting item, the first of its kind that your cataloger has seen. Most of the text provides details of the store to be opened - products to be offered, principals, etc. - but this copy is preceded by patriotic slogans celebrating Union victories during the penultimate year of the Civil War: GLORIOUS NEWS! ATLANTA TAKEN. RICHMOND AND MOBILE / ABOUT TO FALL! "THE UNION AND THE CONSTITUTION MUST / BE PRESERVED!" The paper is bright and crisp, no foxing, minimal edge chips, although it has been neatly folded five times vertically, undoubtedly for easier storage.

Estimate: $300