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Boston Almanac for the Year 1850, No. 15, The.
by Coolidge & Wiley
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Thomas Groom & Co. (Rotary Press), (1849). Illustrated by frontis folding map of New England, Presidential cameo ports introduced for each month Washington to Taylor, buildings: Water Works, New City Jail, Eye & Ear Infirmary, New Athaneum, New Custom House and a warehouse, many illustrated ads. First edition. Original burgundy blindstamped cloth, gloss endpaper ads, gilt print topboard title. 24mo (14cm). pp. 211, [7]. Very Good. In-house spine repairs, small library plate of H. Schofield front pastedown, light wear to corners, internally clean, no writing. Map has the tiny tear where joined and a ragged edge facing title page. Yearly almanacs produce by S. N. Dickinson for the years 1836 to 1849, then continuing on with different author/publishers sporadically through the1890's with several subtitle changes. This issue marks the 15th consecutive Annual..
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- Bookseller
- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- OWBBOS117519
- Title
- Boston Almanac for the Year 1850, No. 15, The.
- Author
- Coolidge & Wiley
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Boston: Thomas Groom & Co. (Rotary Press), (1849).
- Bookseller catalogs
- Almanacs/Gazettes/Newspapers;
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
About the Seller
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Biblio member since 2004
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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