{"product_id":"1867-toronto-globe-newspaper-july-1-confederation-issue-original-period-paper-53a4","title":"1867 Toronto Globe Newspaper – July 1 Confederation Issue – Original Period Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eThe Globe (Toronto)\u003c\/strong\u003e newspaper dated \u003cstrong\u003eMonday, July 1, 1867\u003c\/strong\u003e, published the day of Canadian Confederation. \u003cbr\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull original issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a reproduction. Paper characteristics, printing style, ink absorption, and deckle-style edge cutting are all consistent with mid-19th century newspaper production. I originally believed this might be a later copy due to its condition, but close examination confirms it is a genuine period paper. \u003cbr\u003e### \u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Newspaper: \u003cem\u003eThe Globe\u003c\/em\u003e (Toronto) \u003cbr\u003e- Date: \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1, 1867\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Volume: \u003cstrong\u003eXXIV, No. 156\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Format: Full broadsheet, multi-page \u003cbr\u003e- Language: English \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e### \u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eExceptional for its age. \u003cbr\u003e- Paper is structurally strong with no brittleness \u003cbr\u003e- Clean print with excellent legibility throughout \u003cbr\u003e- Original folds present, as expected, but no major tears \u003cbr\u003e- Edges are intact with natural deckled\/ribbed top edge from original cutting \u003cbr\u003e- No trimming, no restoration, no cleaning \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor a 158-year-old newspaper, this is \u003cstrong\u003ewell above average condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and far better than most examples that survive. \u003cbr\u003e### \u003cstrong\u003eNotes on Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Ribbed\/deckled top edge is normal for newspapers of this era \u003cbr\u003e- Ink sits into the paper fibers correctly (not surface-printed) \u003cbr\u003e- Typeface, layout, and column density match known 1860s Globe issues \u003cbr\u003e- Paper tone and aging are consistent and even \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStored flat and handled carefully. \u003cbr\u003e### \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Canadian history collectors \u003cbr\u003e- Confederation \/ Dominion of Canada memorabilia \u003cbr\u003e- Institutional or archival collections \u003cbr\u003e- High-end framing with archival materials \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup in Barrhaven or Cardinal. You can also visit www.merchantsgate.ca to purchase online and have it shipped!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lloyd Cho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44850424840239,"sku":"003264","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7382\/4815\/files\/IMG_8029.jpg?v=1767923090","url":"https:\/\/merchantsgate.ca\/products\/1867-toronto-globe-newspaper-july-1-confederation-issue-original-period-paper-53a4","provider":"Merchants Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}