The History of Detroit and Michigan or The Metropolis Illustrated A Chronological Cyclopaedia of the Past and Present; Including a Full Record of Territorial Days in Michigan and the Annals of Wayne County; Volume II; Biographical Edition by Silas Farmer
by Silas Farmer
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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South Lyon, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Silas Farmer & Co. Acceptable. Detroit, 1889; Biographical Edition; Volume II only; poor exterior; two tone brown pebbled cloth; no dust jacket; gold titles on front board and spine; spine has raised bands; front board detached but present; corners worn to boards; rear exterior hinge heavily rubbed and partially split; heavy wear to ends of spine and spine cover loose at ends; marbled end papers; edges of text block tipped in gold; interior in very good condition; occasional soil smudge but mostly clean; full of engraved portraits; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; pages numbered 1031 - 1236; Additional shipping charges will be requested for international or expedited orders.
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- The History of Detroit and Michigan or The Metropolis Illustrated A Chronological Cyclopaedia of the Past and Present; Including a Full Record of Territorial Days in Michigan and the Annals of Wayne County; Volume II; Biographical Edition by Silas Farmer
- Author
- Silas Farmer
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Silas Farmer & Co
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Poor
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- Pebbled
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- Spine
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