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Lot 187

Sale 5524 - Fine Books & Ephemera
Jan 22, 2004 5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$200 - 350
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$1,400
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1 vol.
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1 vol.
Mease, James. The Picture of Philadelphia,... in Arts, Sciences, Manufacturers, Commerce and Revenue,... View of its Societies,... Philadelphia: [Jane Atken] for B. & T. Kite, 1811. First edition. 12mo, orig. slate-blue wrappers; scattered chipping & other moderate wear & minor dampstaining. Fold. frontis., "Philadelphia Taken from Kensington," after Thomas Birch. Unopened & uncut. Scattered light foxing, light to moderate foxing to frontis. Engraving of State House from 1823 ed. loosely inserted. Complete with subscriber's names. First signature, title, contents & preface bound twice - at the front & back of the volume. In custom grey cloth fall down box, morocco spine label.
Howes M-471; Sabin 47268; American Imprints 23363

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