G.D. Dorsey's Circular. Broker for the Purchase, Sale, Shipment, and Insurance of Merchandise.
New York: 1857. [1] pp. Bifolium on tissue. 5.5 x 9 inches. Very good, edges chipped, minor tearing along folds, light soiling, browning, tape remnants along bottom edge. Item #46270
Printed circular, dated June 3rd, 1857, just prior to the Panic of 1857, summarizing the stock of Sugars, Syrups, Molasses, Coffee, Rice, Pepper, and Salt. With prices and descriptions of the current market and condition for each item. Integral addess to Messers S. Bisham & Son, Philadelphia, PA.
Samuel A. Bispham (1796-1885) was born in Philadelphia, peddled produce in the streets until he opened his own store in 1815, was in partnership with Jacob Alter in Alter & Bispham, and in 1830 and Bispham became sole owner until 1851 the businessbecame Samuel Bispham and Sons.
Price: $75.00