It's Amazing How Any Of These Items Survive.

This isn't philatelic in nature, but I consider it "proprietary medicine adjacent" as it is an advertising broadside for "Dr. Solon Osmond Richardson's Jaundice Bitters". I don't know when exactly it was printed; the latest date printed on it is 1840.

It is printed on tissue paper, approximately 9.5 x 14 inches. I've previously only ever seen reprints of this, never an original.

Yes, it's toned and creased and torn, but it is essentially in once piece, which is amazing IMO. I tried unfolding and spreading it out as much as I could, but I am worried it will disintegrate it I try further.

I can't use archival mending tape to stabilize it either. The paper is thin and translucent, so any tape used on the reverse will show through.

I really can't convey just how delicate this is in hand.

I think you will have to frame it to keep it safe. Great item.

A close look shows a Boston point of origin. Local newspapers or directories may be of value here to further narrow the dates or provide additional info. Nice find and I also think a document type of frame between two sheets of glass is a good idea.

The best way to preseve this is to encase it between two pieces of mylar.

This is so nice revenuecollector, thank you for showing us this item, it is truly a wonderful piece....I love ephemera as much as I love stamps.