(90+) Saratoga Springs Historical Ephemera

Outstanding collection of over 90 pieces of Saratoga Springs, New York, historical ephemera, including early CDV photographs, calling cards, advertising cards, pamphlets, and other material relating to the area's famous mineral springs and resort hotels. Includes advertising and illustrated pamphlets for United Spring Company, Saratoga Washington Spring, Star Spring, High Rock Spring, Washington Spring, Congress Spring Water, Geyser Spring, and others. Many feature attractive steel-engraved illustrations of the springs and surrounding attractions. Also includes advertising cards for the United States Hotel and two different grandstand tickets for the 1874 Intercollegiate Saratoga Lake Regatta. A fascinating assemblage documenting Saratoga Springs' 19th century resort culture, mineral springs, and recreational history. Well worth examining. Estimate $500 - $1,000

Estimate:$500

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