[DIMENSIONS]: Measures 5.5 inches by 7 inches when closed.
Offered for sale is an exceptionally rare, authentic 1885 miniature promotional newspaper handbill titled the \"Worcester Evening Gazette: New England Fair Supplement.\" Dated exactly to Wednesday, September 2, 1885, this unique pocket-sized publication was printed as a high-density novelty souvenir for distribution to fairgoers at the historic New England Fair.
The front cover features a spectacular array of original Gilded Age woodcut industrial engravings highlighting major Worcester manufacturing plants, including L. J. Knowles & Brother Fancy Loom Works, the Taylor & Farley Organ Factory, E. W. Vaill\'s Folding Chair Manufactory, and the Cleveland Machine Works. The inner and reverse pages contain full columns of dense, original 1880s text ads for local businesses, including J.B. Barnaby & Co. Clothiers, Foster\'s Business College, and regional railroad lines.
Note on Condition: The paper shows expected age-toning and mild folding creases from its original distribution at the fairgrounds. The binding fold is fully intact without major splits or detached leaves. Please review the high-resolution photographs to independently check the edge conditions and text clarity.
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