This auction is for a very nice 1853 original black and white trimmed half page ad-with illustration-for "Brown & Lawrence Clothing Warehouse in the entire basement of the Old State House, Fronting State Street, Boston-Cloths, Doeskins, Cassimeres and Vestings from the latest importations suitable for Gentlemen's wear."

The ad measures 6 1/2"x4 1/2".

This ad is in good condition.

The other ad on the page is for "Crosby, Nichols & Co.-no illustration-"Booksellers, Publishers, and Importers, 111 Washington Street, Boston." This ad also measures 6 1/2"x4 1/2", and is in good condition with a small brown stain and bend on the left upper corner of the ad.