Auction Catalog Thomas Birch & Son Furniture Piano 1876 Philadelphia list sale

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Vintage Advertising, Auction Catalog, Furniture, Pianos, Thomas Birch & Son).

Catalogue of Superior Walnut, Mahogany, and Oak Household Furniture...
Published 1876, Philadelphia, by James A. Moore for Thomas Birch and Son.
8 pages including paper wrappers. Text in English.

Publisher's advertising paper wrappers. Essentially a list of the contents with the prices realized. Condition of the item indicates the person who wrote in it attended the sale with this in hand.

Item is old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, some edge tears, slight rubbing, clearly handled worn and used, a fragile ephemeral survival.

Paper is lightly toned, signs of handling, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this item survives.

Covers measures c. 8" H x 5 1/2" W.

[B7134].