1856 Manual of the Corporation (Common Council) of the City of New York

D.T. Valentine

Published by McSpedon & Baker, 1856

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1856 Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York D.T. Valentine Maps Lots of maps and foldouts. Some chipping to spine. See pictures for details. The "Manuals of the Corporation" were directories of extensive historical and contemporary records of New York compiled by D.T. Valentine. These books include detailed information on the meetings of the Aldermen Council, ordinances passed, public officials, the city's debts, directories of hospitals, alms houses and schools, ferry schedules, lists of public porters, demographics and census information, and descriptions of historic buildings and streets. Much of the information was gleaned from Dutch and English sources, as processed by Valentine. Seller Inventory # ABE-1692381279554

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Title: 1856 Manual of the Corporation (Common ...

Publisher: McSpedon & Baker

Publication Date: 1856

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good