Vintage Original Star-Spangled Banner and Advertising E. Schmidt Baltimore MD

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I am selling this vintage paper advertising for the E. Schmidt & Co from Baltimore, MD. The front of the ad has the words to the song Home Sweet Home and a brief bio on the song’s writer. The back of the ad has the words to the Star-Spangled Banner and a brief bio on Francis Scott Key. Inside of the ad contains several products sold by the druggist E. Schmidt and Co. of Baltimore, MD.
After some investigation into this company, I believe that this ad would have been from the late 1800’s to about 1910. As you can see in the photos this item is in poor condition due to the fragility of the paper and having been stored, folded into quarters, and placed in an old book. Probably inconsequential but the book is dated 1854. There are no tape repairs.
I do not collect advertising but didn’t want to simply throw away this piece of Baltimore history. In the event that there might be some interest out there I am starting the auction at a low price and with standard USPS letter shipping.
Please email me with any questions or if additional photos are needed.
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