Lot 508
Northern Liberty Fire Company's Tresurer's Book, 1784-1819. A Philadelphia fire company's book, 8½ x 8 in, with entries on 47 pages, written from both sides toward the center, with the central pages being blank. Entries include members' dues, listing names, with amounts in pounds until 1803, then in dollars. Expenses include: "To 50 feet of cedar bords to cover the fire lathers," on November 2, 1784, and a May 12, 1788 entry of Levi Budd, "Eleven Shillings & Nine Pence Ballance Due for painting of the Fier Engine for The Northern Liberty Fier Comp'n," signed by John Wells. Boards are present but detached. Interior is tight, with nice, dark pen entries; overall toning and foxing.
The Northern Liberty was founded in 1747. This and other early American fire companies were independent associations that divided profits from their efforts in extinguishing fires in the city. A unique and interesting piece of early fire-fighting memorabilia.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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