Lot 4039
Northern Liberty Fire Co. No. 1, Founded May 1, 1756. Two oversize meeting record books, 12½ x 7½ in., covering the meetings of The Northern Liberty Fire Company No. 1 (Philadelphia) from 1821 to 1842. The two volumes hold a couple of hundred handwritten pages, including a lovely, hand-penned copy of the Fire Company's Constitution, as well as lists of members, dues, meetings, notes, etc. An entry on April 9, 1841 refers to the death of President William Henry Harrison: "…resolved that this company join the Procession (with the city of Philadelphia) to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of the virtuous and beloved Harrison," with a direction for the order of 100 Mourning Badges, to be purchased for the Company to wear in the Procession. Large volume has original polished, leather board covers, loose at spine; interior with light toning only. Second volume has original, paper, marble-board covers; upper right corner of front cover and first few pages show apparent fire damage; balance of pages clear. Rare early Philadelphia Fire Company records.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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