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Early Lottery Ticket, Washington Library Company

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:180.00 - 240.00 USD
Early Lottery Ticket, Washington Library Company
Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
c. 1850 “Washington Library Company - In Aid Of The Riverside Orphan Institute” Lottery Ticket Philadelphia, PA
c. 1850. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington Library Company. “In Aid Of The Riverside Orphan Institute.” Choice Crisp Near Mint.
This highly ornate printed Lottery Ticket was designed in the form of a membership certificate in the Washington Library Company, of Philadelphia, PA. It was issued in aid of the Riverside Orphan Institute. The Washington Library Company was first organized in 1813 and opened its doors in 1816. This $1 ticket, measuring 2.5” x 4.5” is printed in black on fresh wove period paper, having the printed signature of “N. S. Read” and red serial number. It is well printed, unused, and has four large margins. Very scarce, and nice for display!