Madison: Its Origin, Institutions and Attractions. Persons, Places and Events Graphically Delineated. A Reliable Guide-Book for Tourists
by [Wisconsin] Jones, C. E
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Madison, Wisconsin: Wm. J. Park & Co, 1876. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. Small octavo. [2], 221 pages, [2]. Frontispiece, illustrations. Green cloth hardcover with gilt title and illustration of the State Capital on the front cover. Faded title on the spine. Covers are shelf worn. Corners bumped. Hinges are intact. The front and rear end sheets used for pencil lettering, numbers, an inscription, a drawing, and some scribbles. Interior text is clean. Small bookseller label located in the upper left corner of the front paste down (W. J. Clark & Co. booksellers Madison, Wis.).
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- Bookseller
- Americana Books ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27772
- Title
- Madison: Its Origin, Institutions and Attractions. Persons, Places and Events Graphically Delineated. A Reliable Guide-Book for Tourists
- Author
- [Wisconsin] Jones, C. E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Wm. J. Park & Co
- Place of Publication
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Date Published
- 1876
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Stone Mountain, Georgia
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