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Omnibus Advertisement from 1854

omnibus advertisement - July 5th, 1854
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Now this is a cool old (really old) advertisement from the Daily Evening Star, printed on July 5th, 1854. It’s an advertisement for omnibus or coach service to Alexandria.

omnibus advertisement - July 5th, 1854
omnibus advertisement – July 5th, 1854

Source: Library of Congress

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