Subject: Booksellers

Billhead from Charles Desilver, publisher and bookseller, located at 1229 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The billhead is dated September 3, 1862, and lists a purchase of school supplies by the Hebrew Education Society. The bill includes a list of items, quantities, and prices, likely for various school books and supplies. The billhead is handwritten, and the business name appears at the top of the document.

This billhead documents a transaction from Dreyfus, Marx & Co., Booksellers and Stationers of Memphis, Tennessee, to Mr. Jno. Freeman on February 3, 1887. The itemized list includes purchases such as 100 "Large Batch," 1 "White Heads," 1 "Crate 1' Dish," 32 "D.E. Ledgers," and other unspecified items, totaling 12.09. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style logo for "DREYFUS, MARX & CO." and prominently states their business as "WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS," also noting "Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags and Printing a Specialty." It includes conditions of sale: "Positively no Reclamations Allowed unless made within Five Days after receipt of Goods. All Goods Shipped at the Risk of Purchaser." 3.

Invoice from Moss & Co., a publisher, bookseller, printer and dealer in Masonic and Odd Fellows' Regalia, located at 430 Market Street and 425 Merchant Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bill lists various paper goods, including writing paper, letter, and wrapping paper, purchased by Samuel Hegarty on March 2, 1863. The invoice features an ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead for Wm. P. Levy, Bookseller, Stationer, Binder, Plain and Decorative Printer, and Blank Book Manufacturer, located in Madison, Indiana. Dated February 16, 1866. The billhead includes a transaction record for the purchase of various items from the business, such as stationery, picture frames, and other goods, by W. G. Wharton. The billhead features a printed header, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a small, detailed company logo depicting a book.

Billhead from David Felt & Co., stationers, booksellers, and blank book manufacturers in New York City. Dated September 12, 1835. The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards lists Felt as an early maker of American playing cards, specifically mentioning 1826 as a date of manufacture; however, this billhead does not specifically mention playing cards. The billhead comes from an old New England family.

Billhead from Mitchell & Seixas, booksellers, stationers, and engravers, located at 927 Broadway, near 21st Street, New York City. The billhead is dated November 18, 1881. The record indicates that the billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead of Mitchell & Seixas, Booksellers, Stationers & Engravers, located at 927 Broadway, near 21st Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated July 17, 1878. The archival object is a billhead, a pre-printed form used for invoices. The billhead shows the business name, address and description of services.

This archival item consists of an envelope and an accompanying advertisement for W. P. Levy & Son, a booksellers, stationers, printers, and bookbinders in Madison, Indiana. The envelope, dated around January 1, 1875, contains an early advertisement and a stamp. The included advertisement features four sample pen points. The materials provide insight into the business practices and advertising strategies of a Jewish-owned business in 19th-century Indiana.

A printed pamphlet titled "Charleston Business Cards" serving as a directory of various businesses operating in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1854. It lists numerous businesses with their names, industries, and addresses, including wholesale shoe dealers, booksellers and stationers, importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods and clothing, carriage factories, wholesale and retail grocers, dealers in drugs and fancy goods, drapers and tailors, manufacturing stationers, agents for steamship lines, importers and wholesale dealers in German, French, and English goods, rubber goods dealers, importers and wholesale dealers in lead, paints, oils, and window glass, brokers and auction agents, manufacturers of carriages and buggies, daguerrean artists, direct importers of hardware, cutlery, and guns, importers of foreign books, stationery, and works of art, retail apothecaries and druggists, and manufacturers and dealers in hats and caps. Specific highlighted entries include the "Carolina Clothing Depot" (with A. N. Cohen, Jr. as Proprietor and L. L. Levy as Superintendent), the "Southern Clothing Emporium" (operated by D. J. & J. Levy), "James E. Spear" (dealing in Fine Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Goods), and the "Charleston Hat Manufactory" (managed by R. Hawley), which explicitly notes its establishment date as Jan. 1, 1854. The pamphlet features a simple, text-heavy layout typical of business directories of the period, printed on aged paper with basic typography. No elaborate graphical elements or logos are visible.

This is a miniature Victorian-era trade card for A. L. Frankenthal, a dealer in pocket books and leather articles located at 3 Temple Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an ornate design, and a dark and decorative background. The card is small, measuring 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Frederick Stein, a bookseller and blank book manufacturer located on State Street, New London, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of two children, one of whom is carrying a book. The card has a red border and a small amount of text. The front of the card indicates that the business is a 'Blank Book Manufacturer. Book Seller'. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Frederick Stein, a bookseller and stationer, located on State Street in New London, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a majestic eagle perched on a log in a forest setting. The eagle is looking towards the right. There is a small tree in the background to the left of the eagle. The front of the card has a blue border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jas. K. Simon, a bookseller located at 29 South Sixth Street above Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration with ducks, frogs, and flowers. The back of the card features a full advertisement for books, encyclopedias, children's books, and standard authors.

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 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.