"February 12, 1887 - A. S. Barnes & Co. - New York, New York -Publishers, Wholesale Book Sellers & Starioners."
(1923) February 12, 1887 - A. S. Barnes & Co. - New York, New York -Publishers, Wholesale Book Sellers & Starioners. Condition: Good - Lettehead measures 8 1/2" by 8". This is an extensive handwritten list of stationary items for Waltby Refridgerator Company. Very nice Vignette with illustration of building. Alfred Smith Barnes's father was founder of Barnesville which is now in Fair Haven, Connecticut. In 1865 Barnes settled on the above company name. This was a family operated business. He became the leading publisher of textbooks in the country. His son Alfred C. Barnes took over the company on his father's death. BH has darkened and has a few small tears on the creases. It is very legible. Price: $6.00 + Shipping.
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