Blue Book of the State of Illinois by Barrett, Edward J., Editor - 1948

Washington DC: The National Geographic Society, 1965. Presumed First Edition/First Printing. Wraps. Good. B. Anthony Stewart, Emory Kristof, Robert S. Oakes. 54 pages. Approximately 7 inches by 9 inches. Illustrations (some in color). Diagram. Illustrated cover. List of publications. Cover has some wear and soiling. Somewhat shaken. This appears to have been prepared for the opening of Explorers Hall. Melville Bell Grosvenor wrote in the introductory narrative "My pulse quickened to think that soon we would open our doors to an exciting new museum of science and exploration. Each exhibit would demonstrate, in color, sound, and motion, a milestone in man's conquest of earth, sea, and sky. To each visitor Explorers Hall would be a personal adventure of discovery, and this souvenir guidebook, a passport to that adventure." The National Geographic Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in… Read More

Springfield, IL : State of Illinois , 1946 OState of Illinois, Springfield, IL. 1946. Hardcover. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for gift inscription on the front pastedown from an Illinois politician. Book Condition: Very Good; light shelfwear to board edges. No DJ. Black grained boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine; debossed decorations and state seal on the front board. Clean internals. Interior hinges are sound and not split. 871 pp 8vo. Before the Internet this book was the onl source of information on the Illinois government. This book is an exhaustive guide covering every department of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the state; The sixty fourth general assembly and its members; Libraries in Illinois; Education in Illinois; City of Chicago; Abraham Lincoln chronology; How counties were named; and numerous others. A clean very presentable copy.