1883 Memorial Hezekiah Anthony Providence RI Photo Portrait Book Pamphlet
$34.80
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Up 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.
Born 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.
Features 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.
Condition Details
Exterior: Original grey paper wraps intact. Light edge wear and small chip to top right corner. Period ink signature at top right cover corner.
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.
Binding: Intact sewn binding.
Please review all listing photos for exact physical condition details. Ships flat, board-reinforced in a rigid mailer.
$34.80
Sale price
$34.80
Regular price
1883 Memorial Hezekiah Anthony Providence RI Photo Portrait Book Pamphlet
$34.80
Sale price
$34.80
Regular price
Up 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.
Born 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.
Features 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.
Condition Details
Exterior: Original grey paper wraps intact. Light edge wear and small chip to top right corner. Period ink signature at top right cover corner.
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.
Binding: Intact sewn binding.
Please review all listing photos for exact physical condition details. Ships flat, board-reinforced in a rigid mailer.