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c. 1876, Broadside: Declaration of Independence

Autographs

Centennial Broadside of the Declaration of Independence

(DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE), c. 1876, Advertising Broadside: "1776-1876 Centennial Memorial" Declaration of Independence, Copyrighted by James D. McBride, Printed by the Colombian Publishing Company, New York, Choice Extremely Fine.
This detailed document celebrates the United States' centennial by reproducing the Declaration of Independence and its facsimile signatures. 19.5" x 14.5," printed in black on thin, cream-colored paper. Atop is the image of an eagle flanked by American flags. In the lower left-hand corner is the Department of the Interior's seal and a facsimile signature by the Secretary of the Interior, certifying that this is a "perfect Fac.Simile of the original document now on deposit in the Patent Office at Washington, D.C." Very light age toning and numerous storage folds, but in otherwise very nice condition. This impressive piece was printed by the Colombian Publishing Company of New York as a Centennial Memorial to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and an advertising piece for Crosby, Edwards & Co. of Providence, Rhode Island. Interestingly, a tiny notice at the bottom of the broadside offers a plate paper version with a red seal and no advertising panel for a mere 50 Cents - we'd sure love to see one of those!