The Steven Lomazow Collection of American Periodicals

One of the largest periodical collection of all time. The Steven Lomazow Collection consists of almost 30 thousand issues dating back to the early 1700's.  A finer collection of periodical artwork you can't find any where else.

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Dr. Steven Lomazow
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Local ID: 305

Estimated Value: $500

Title: American Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
Category: Education, Literary, Religion
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Date: April 1837
Published in: New York, NY
A periodical of this society, consisting of prominent persons devoted to publishing information promoting American literature, education and religion. This issue is devoted primarily to the prospectus, endorsements, and outlines of similar ventures elsewhere. Presentation copy of the secretary, Gorham D. Abbott (see 296). ULS date of May 1837 appears to be incorrect.