Image of a leaflet listing pricing information about different types of fireworks, firecrackers, and goods for sale by the Unexcelled Fireworks Company in New York. Print was folded, with four printed pages total, two on verso and two on recto. Right page of recto includes the title and a vignette similar to imagery on the Great Seal of the United States. Includes an image of an American eagle holding up a banner labeled “UnXld Fireworks” in its beak. Below the eagle is a shield with American stripes and stars, and the eagle holds an olive branch with one talon, and arrows with another. Left page of recto includes pricing information and five vignettes of lanterns, balloons, fireworks, and bomb shells. Verso pages include five vignettes of fireworks and rockets and lists the various names, descriptions, and pricing information about materials for sale, ranging from “Roman Candles” to “Torpedoes.” "1776 -1877. Trade Price List of the Unexcelled Fireworks Company. Manufacturers of the UnXlD Fireworks, and All Kinds of Celebration and Political Goods." --text, top of recto, right page. "The Unexcelled Fireworks Co., incorporated in 1874. E.F. Linton, President. D. Stoothoff, Treasurer. C.A. Johnson, Secretary. Factories: East New York, Long Island. Salesroom: 112 Chambers St. New York." --text, bottom of recto, right page. “Fireworks, Firecrackers, Torpedoes, Flags, Lanterns, and All Kinds of Goods for Celebrating, Illuminating and Decorating, the Best Goods Only! The Unexcelled Fireworks Co., 112 Chambers Street, N.Y.” --text, bottom of recto, left page. "Trade Price List of the Unexcelled Fireworks Company, Fireworks, Patent Japanese Torpedoes, Etc.,..." --text, top of print, verso.
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1 engraving : uncolored ; overall 35.4 x 55.88 cm (13 15/16 x 22 in.)
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