Interior View of George G. Evans' Original Gift Book Establishment. 439 Chesnut [sic] Str. Philadelphia

Hand colored lithographed print, linen-backed with wooden rollers top and bottom. Approx. 17-1/2x20 inches. "Advertisement depicting a view looking toward the rear of the busy store. Shows bookcases filled with texts mounted atop cabinets and drawers lining the walls. Stacks of books and eight busts of prominent literary figures, including Shakespeare, adorn the tops of the cases. A clerk works from within and patrons surround a U-shaped central book display that contains a 'Gifts' case. Patrons include men, women, and children. The individuals receive assistance at the case, peruse books on the shelves, carry their purchases, converse, and make payment at the cashier booth. The booth, enclosed with ornate white iron work, contains advertising text that reads 'A Gift with Each Book Sold at Retail Price.' Store signage is also displayed on three banners stretching across the ceiling. Additional advertising text includes 'Gift Book Sales Originated by G.G. Evans' 1854.' View also shows a ladder leaning against a bookcase, chandeliers, and a parquet floor" (Library Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia on Stone Digital Catalogue). Philadelphia on Stone 385. Not in Wainwright Hand colored lithographed print, linen-backed with wooden rollers top and bottom. Approx. 17-1/2x20 inches.…