History of Reading, Pennsylvania and the anniversary proceedings of the Sesquicentennial, June 5-12, 1898
by Morton L. Montgomery
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Reading PA: Historical Society of Berks County, 1981. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Modern reprint of 1898 original. Hardcover, 298 pp. w/ c. 70 b&w photos & illustrations. Issued in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Reading. Sections include History of Town, Boro, and City; Public Structures and Private Enterprises; Churches, Schools, and Newspapers; Government; Census; Industries. Last third of book is devoted to the sesquicentennial celebrations. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; light bumping to spine ends; minimal wear. No Dust Jacket as issued..
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- Bookseller
- Adamstown Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 222473
- Title
- History of Reading, Pennsylvania and the anniversary proceedings of the Sesquicentennial, June 5-12, 1898
- Author
- Morton L. Montgomery
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Publisher
- Historical Society of Berks County
- Place of Publication
- Reading PA
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- Hospitals Medical History Berks County Pennsylvania
- Bookseller catalogs
- Pennsylvania History; Reference; Americana;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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Adamstown Books
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
About Adamstown Books
Adamstown Books is an online antiquarian and used book dealer in Lancaster PA. Our presence began in Adamstown, aka America's Antiques Capital. The Adamstown tradition is boosted by our proximity to the emerging antiques presence in Columbia PA, and the rich religious and cultural history of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. With Gettysburg a 1 1/2 hour drive away, the American Civil War is naturally one of our key categories.
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