History of Reading, Pennsylvania, 1748-1898, And the Anniversary Proceedings of the Sesqui-Centennial, June 5-12, 1898
by Montgomery, Morton L
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Reading, PA: Times Book Print Book. Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. Large 8vo. No Jacket, As Issued. 298 pp, preface, list of b&w illustrations, I. History of Reading: 1. Town, Borough and City; 2. Internal Improvements; 3. Churches, Schools and Newspapers; 4. Associations; 5. Government; 6. Census. II. Industries: 1. Early Employments; 2. Development of Reading; 3. Industrial Establishments; 4. Situation of Reading in 1898. III. Sesqui-Centennial: 1. Action of Board of Trade; 2. Proceedings of Executive Committee; 3. Anniversary Proceedings; 4. Board of Trade and Reading Officials; index. Facsimile reprint of original 1898 edition. [n.d.] Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine..
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- West Side Book Shop, ABAA
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- 001322
- Title
- History of Reading, Pennsylvania, 1748-1898, And the Anniversary Proceedings of the Sesqui-Centennial, June 5-12, 1898
- Author
- Montgomery, Morton L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- Times Book Print
- Place of Publication
- Reading, PA
- Keywords
- U.S. HISTORY REGIONAL PENNSYLVANIA READING 1748-1898 PROCEEDINGS SESQUI-CENTENNIAL JUNE 5-12, 1898 FACSIMILE
- Bookseller catalogs
- U. S. HISTORY;
- Size
- Large 8vo
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