{"product_id":"1883-memorial-hezekiah-anthony-providence-ri-photo-portrait-book-pamphlet","title":"1883 Memorial Hezekiah Anthony Providence RI Photo Portrait Book Pamphlet","description":"Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp for sale is a scarce original circa 1883 memorial tribute pamphlet for Hezekiah Anthony (1788–1883), a prominent citizen and merchant of Providence, Rhode Island, for over 60 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Somerset, Massachusetts, Anthony worked early on in general merchandise and crockery before establishing a long career in Providence, where he was also a key figure in the growth of local Methodist churches and public charities. The publication includes personal biographical narratives, letters, and local Providence history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures a tipped-in\/mounted photographic portrait frontispiece copied from a photo taken in his 87th year. Includes period ink signatures\/provenance, including a cover signature for \"J. Salisbury\" and an interior inscription from \"Mrs. E. Ames, Concord, N.H.\" A superb piece for Rhode Island local history, Methodist church history, and New England genealogy collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exterior: Original grey paper wraps intact. Light edge wear and small chip to top right corner. Period ink signature at top right cover corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Interior: Very clean, complete 44-page text block. Tipped-in portrait photo plate is crisp and well-preserved. Minor pencil\/ink dealer marks on endpapers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Binding: Intact sewn binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all listing photos for exact physical condition details. Ships flat, board-reinforced in a rigid mailer.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58733589659808,"sku":"081726-OFC","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/26eb8162-2e03-4f4a-8873-5d52ef73a1e3.jpg?v=1787009248","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1883-memorial-hezekiah-anthony-providence-ri-photo-portrait-book-pamphlet","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}