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Bookplate of Mayer SulzbergerBookplate of Mayer Sulzberger

Bookplate of Mayer Sulzberger (1843-1923), a prominent communal leader in Philadelphia. The bookplate features his name. Sulzberger was the first practicing Jew elected as a judge in Philadelphia and a student in the office of Moses Dropsie. Circa 1880.

Stereoscopic Photograph - J. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, Staten Island, 1875Stereoscopic Photograph - J. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, Staten Island, 1875

A stereoscopic photograph from J. Almstaedt's "Staten Island Gems" series, depicting an "East Side Ferry Boat" on the water, leaving a prominent wake. The item presents two identical photographs mounted side-by-side on a card for 3D viewing. The front of the card features an orange border, while the pink reverse side includes printed text identifying the photographer, his location, and the series name "Staten Island Gems," noting that "Duplicates can always be had."