This is a rare original 1908 1-page article from the Saturday Evening Mail publication of New York from March 21st entitled "New York's Fires and Firemen Seventy Years Ago". This article details the history of the city's battle against frequent flames and is written by the author Charles Vogt.
CONDITION
This 103+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Heavy aging in margins. Moderate wrinkling. No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. 1/4 inch tear - bottom margin. No water damage. Please note that there is rub from the print on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 13.75 inches; 24 x 35 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: disaster, fire, burn, burning, history, historical, volunteers, hose, water, spraying, spray, building, Marion Street, Elm Street, 1861, 1840, conflagration, spark, Black Joke, Park theatre, fireman, department, aid
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