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The Philadelphia directory, city and county register, for 1803: Containing the names, trades and residence of the inhabitants of the city, Southwark, Northern Liberties, and Kensington
by Robinson, James; Woodward, William Wallis; Robinson, James
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Poor, boards detached, spine piece disintegrated except for label (detached), inscription on title page, rubbing/stains on endsh
- Seller
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Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: William W. Woodward, 1802. Hardcover. Poor, boards detached, spine piece disintegrated except for label (detached), inscription on title page, rubbing/stains on endsheets, interior very clean and readable given age.. Three-quarter leather binding. Gilt lettering on spine label. 282 pp., [4], lix, [13] pages, 1 folded leaf. Includes "useful tables and lists" as well as an almanac "calculated for the latitude and meridian of Philadelphia, by A. Shoemaker." Provides name, occupation, and address of Philadelphia's residents. Includes important information concerning city government, law enforcement, industry, and infrastructure.
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- Bookseller
- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 178118
- Title
- The Philadelphia directory, city and county register, for 1803: Containing the names, trades and residence of the inhabitants of the city, Southwark, Northern Liberties, and Kensington
- Author
- Robinson, James; Woodward, William Wallis; Robinson, James
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Poor, boards detached, spine piece disintegrated except for label (detached), inscription on title page, rubbing/stains on endsh
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William W. Woodward
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1802
- Keywords
- History, American, Philadelphia ; Philadelphia ; ;
- Bookseller catalogs
- History - American; History;
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About the Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
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