A GUIDE TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO: ITS PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PLACES OF AMUSEMENT, COMMERCIAL, BENEVOLENT, AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; CHURCHES, HOTELS, RAILROADS, ETC., ETC. WITH A MAP OF THE CITY, AND NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
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Chicago: T. Ellwood Zell & Co., 1868. Original cloth, with title stamped and decorated in gilt on front cover [rear cover detached, spine ends chipped]. LACKS the folding map. Numerous advertisements, frequently illustrated. 195, [1] pp plus engraved illustrations. Except as noted, Good+.
The engravings depict, among other notable landmarks, the Court House, the University of Chicago, the Chamber of Commerce, the Water Works, Orphan Asylum, Railroad Depot of the Michigan Southern and Rock Island line, plus views of Chicago in 1868 and another of Chicago in 1830. The author's thorough Guide treats everything from Chicago's Artesian Wells, Banks, Boards, Cemeteries, Churches, Hotels, to Societies, Stock Yards, University of Chicago, Washington Park, Watering-Places, and the YMCA. Words of Advice to Travellers include the admonition, "Never make love in a railroad car; being too affectionate, people will talk."
Howes C368. Ante-Fire Imprints 1303. Sabin 12655.
The engravings depict, among other notable landmarks, the Court House, the University of Chicago, the Chamber of Commerce, the Water Works, Orphan Asylum, Railroad Depot of the Michigan Southern and Rock Island line, plus views of Chicago in 1868 and another of Chicago in 1830. The author's thorough Guide treats everything from Chicago's Artesian Wells, Banks, Boards, Cemeteries, Churches, Hotels, to Societies, Stock Yards, University of Chicago, Washington Park, Watering-Places, and the YMCA. Words of Advice to Travellers include the admonition, "Never make love in a railroad car; being too affectionate, people will talk."
Howes C368. Ante-Fire Imprints 1303. Sabin 12655.
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- David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 30853
- Título
- A GUIDE TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO: ITS PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PLACES OF AMUSEMENT, COMMERCIAL, BENEVOLENT, AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; CHURCHES, HOTELS, RAILROADS, ETC., ETC. WITH A MAP OF THE CITY, AND NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
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- Chicago
- Estado del libro
- Usado
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- 1
- Editorial
- T. Ellwood Zell & Co.
- Lugar de publicación
- Chicago
- Fecha de publicación
- 1868
- Catálogos del vendedor
- CHICAGO; AMERICANA;
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
All items guaranteed as described, and subject to prior sale. Any item returnable for any reason within ten days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for refund of purchase price. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
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Woodbridge, Connecticut
Sobre David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
The Company, formed in 1989, specializes in the cultural, political, and social history of the Americas. Since 1993 David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. David M. Lesser is also a member of the American Antiquarian Society. Located in New Haven's suburb of Woodbridge, Connecticut, visitors are welcome by appointment. We issue six printed catalogues annually.
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
