
Antique 1916 Philadelphia Inquirer Advertising Calendar Sheet Portrait Litho
Lot #174
Current Bid
$10
Est. $50–$100
Estimate
$50–$100
Bidding Not Active
Bidding for this item is not currently active.
Description
• Type: Newspaper Promotional Advertising Calendar • Publisher / Brand: The Philadelphia Inquirer • Year: 1916 (World War I Era / Edwardian Period) • Subject: Profile Portrait of an Elegant Woman with Turban and Ostrich Feathers • Style: Art Nouveau / Edwardian Fashion Illustration • Material: Heavy Lithographed Paper Ephemera Beautifully preserved original antique 1916 full-year advertising calendar. This piece was distributed over a century ago as a holiday premium, stamped at the bottom border: "Compliments of The Philadelphia Inquirer" in their signature classic gothic typography. • The Artwork: Features a stunning, romanticized profile portrait of an elegant Edwardian-era woman. She is beautifully styled in a decorative patterned headband/turban holding up dramatic, vibrant yellow-orange ostrich feathers. • The Layout: The central art piece is framed along the sides and lower margins by all 12 calendar month grids for the year 1916, complete with clean typography and a partial lithographer manufacturer mark visible on the upper border corner. A spectacular crossover piece that appeals immediately to collectors of early 20th-century newspaper history, Philadelphia local ephemera, or Art Nouveau fashion illustration poster art.
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $10
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: November 2, 2026
Condition
very-good
Bid Increment Schedule
The minimum amount your bid must exceed the current price, based on the current bid level.
| Current Price | Minimum Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 – $24.99 | $1 |
| $25 – $74.99 | $2 |
| $75 – $149.99 | $5 |
| $150 – $499.99 | $10 |
| $500 – $999.99 | $25 |
| $1,000 – $4,999.99 | $50 |
| $5,000 – $9,999.99 | $100 |
| $10,000 – $24,999.99 | $250 |
| $25,000 – $49,999.99 | $500 |
| $50,000 – $99,999.99 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 – $499,999.99 | $2,000 |
| $500,000+ | $5,000 |


























