Collection of Broadsides, Advertisements and Programs for Exhibitions and Performances In and Around Troy, Ohio

A collection of 12 broadsides preserved on heavy cardstock backing, most with handwritten notes in the margin or on the verso; size ranges from about 218x130 to 430x172 mm; dating from 1859-1889, with most in the 1860s. Condition is generally VG, with some light rubbing, age-toning, and dust-soiling; the occasional chip or scuff; sometimes notations are inked directly onto the broadside, or even filling in text that's been chipped away. Notations indicate that many of these were from the collection of Ed. M. Cosley, they also note, sometimes at length, locations names, locations, or other details about some of the performers listed (for example, a broadside for an exhibition of the Troy Grammar School lists George Iott in a music trio; on the verso, it is noted that he later traveled with quartet of singers). Includes Troy Union School, Troy Grammar School, Mr. Ascher's Grand Concert at Mayo's Hall, Benefit for the Ladies' Aid Society, Grand Concert at Chaffee Hall, Coronation of the May Queen at Murphy Hall, the Merchants' Canial at [Troy Opera House] (indicated by notation). Some broadsides identify the printer -- Times Printer, Miami Union. A potentially very rich treasure trove of local history, worthy of further study.…