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Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania; Containing A Copious Selection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc. Relating to its History and Antiquities, Both General and Local, with Topographical Descriptions of Every County and All the larger Towns in the States (FIRST EDITION)
by Sherman Day
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- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
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About This Item
Philadelphia / New Haven: Published by George W. Gorton / Durrie and Peck, [1843]. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 9.5" x 6" x 2.75. Illustrated . FIRST EDITION, 1843. Hardcover. Bound in full leather. Covers are plain except for a gilt border. Black label on the spine bears gilt lettering and ornamentation. All edges marbled. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated by 165 engravings in black and white throughout. Frontispiece is a black and white engraving of Market Street, Philadelphia, at the intersection of Front Street. Indexed. 708 pp. <br><br>CONDITION. Good only. Front board has detached with several flyleaves, yet present. Back hinge is weakened, yet still attached. Foxed with continuous dampstans, yet unmarked and legible. A readable copy with gentle care. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Shelley and Son Books
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- 070680
- Title
- Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania; Containing A Copious Selection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc. Relating to its History and Antiquities, Both General and Local, with Topographical Descriptions of Every County and All the larger Towns in the States (FIRST EDITION)
- Author
- Sherman Day
- Illustrator
- Illustrated
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Published by George W. Gorton / Durrie and Peck
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia / New Haven
- Date Published
- [1843]
- Size
- 9.5" x 6" x 2.75
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania; Containing A Copious Selection of the Most Interesting Facts, Traditions, Biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, Etc. Relating to its History and Antiquities, Both General and Local, with Topographical Descr
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