R.L. Polk & Co's Helena City Directory 1897..
by [Montana]. [Directories]
- Used
- Condition
- Good plus.
- Seller
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Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
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About This Item
Helena, 1897. Good plus.. 506,[2]pp. Thick octavo. Original cloth, spine gilt, board's printed. Spine ends a bit chipped, corners worn, hinges cracked and a bit loose. A couple of tape repairs, light toning and dust soiling. The eighth city directory for Helena, Montana, published by the prolific firm of R.L. Polk & Co. Contains an alphabetical listing of residents (including addresses, occupations, and occasional indications of "col'd" individuals) and businesses, followed by a classified directory of businesses only, organized by type. With a sixteen-page section of advertisements at the front and additional leaves of ads scattered throughout.
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- Bookseller
- McBride Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3024
- Title
- R.L. Polk & Co's Helena City Directory 1897..
- Author
- [Montana]. [Directories]
- Book Condition
- Used - Good plus.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Helena
- Date Published
- 1897
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McBride Rare Books
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Dobbs Ferry, New York
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