1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Ship Lancaster from Liverpool for a Cargo of Soda Ash Imported By Yarnall & Trimble
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1862. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated April, 1862 for the ship Lancaster; Decan, master; sailing from Liverpool; bringing in a cargo of 1730 pounds of soda ash. The goods were imported by Yarnall & Trimble and are listed in the packages and contents section of the form. The quantities are calculated for customs duties and signed by the agents in charge in manuscript. The reverse with the District and Port of Philadelphia bill of lading affirmation printed information, not filled-in and with receipted note of duties paid on the blank panel at the bottom of the sheet. Form with a small woodcut sailing ship at upper left corner, printed and sold by John C. Clark & Son 230 Dock Street, Philadelphia. Document is approx. 11" x 16 3/4" size; with old fold lines, little nicks, closed edge-tears to the paper edges, edge-soiling; in good condition. Interesting American Civil War era maritime trade business, shipping & customs imports history ephemera. Item #25350
Price: $65.00