Picture of Philadelphia (2 volumes contained in one); Vol 1: Giving an Account of its Origin, Increase and Improvements in Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, Commerce and Revenue. With a Compendious View of its Societies, Literary, Benevolent, Patriotic and Religious. Etc. And about thirty Plates and Wood Cuts. Vol 2: From 1811 to 1831. Giving an account of the Improvements of the City, During that Period. Embracing the Public Buildings, etc. With about thirty Plates and Wood Cuts

Published by Robert Desilver, Philadelphia, 1831

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Seller: White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.White Fox Rare Books and Antiques, ABAA/ILAB

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358, viii, 128 pp. 8vo, 7.25 by 4.5 inches. Of interest beyond parochial Philadelphia history, since picks up quite a lot of general interest on the industrialization of America, attitudes towards blacks, religious attitudes, etc. But this is not to minimize its value and enjoyment as a snapshot on Philadelphia at the zenith of its relative importance within the new Republic. Moderate toning/browning of leaves, but otherwise mostly clean. Some soilage evident on foreedges. Recased, with original spine label preserved.

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Title
Picture of Philadelphia (2 volumes contained in one); Vol 1: Giving an Account of its Origin, Increase and Improvements in Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, Commerce and Revenue. With a Compendious View of its Societies, Literary, Benevolent, Patriotic and Religious. Etc. And about thirty Plates and Wood Cuts. Vol 2: From 1811 to 1831. Giving an account of the Improvements of the City, During that Period. Embracing the Public Buildings, etc. With about thirty Plates and Wood Cuts
Author
Mease, James and Thomas Porter
Publisher
Robert Desilver, Philadelphia
Publication year
1831
Condition
Very Good Plus
Binding
Full Morocco
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