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Lot 27

Sale 5435 - BiCentennial Pennsylvania Sale
Nov 19, 2005 6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$250 - 350
Price Realized
$650
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

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3 vols.


3 vols.
Philadelphia - 19th-Century Guides: Mease, James. The Picture of Philadelphia. Philadelphia: B. & T. Kite, 1811. First edition. 12mo, contemp. sheep, morocco spine labels; scuffed, corners rubbed & worn, lower 1/3 of spine worn away, front joint starting. Fold. frontis.; rather creased, slightly foxed. Some internal dampstaining (affecting title & list of subscribers). Howes M-471. * Philadelphia in 1824;... Being a Complete Guide for Strangers,... Philadelphia: H.C. Carey & I. Lea, 1824. 12mo, contemp. 1/4 red morocco & marbled bds; scuffed, extremities rubbed, hinges starting. With frontis. + 2 plans. Scattered light internal foxing. Lacking map. Early owner's signature at head of title page. Sabin 62005. * A Guide to the Lions of Philadelphia;... Description... Places of Amusement, Exhibitions, Public Buildings,... in the City. Philadelphia: Thomas T. Ash, 1837. 12mo, orig. brown cloth, gilt; rebacked, some edge wear. New endpapers. Light to occasionally moderate foxing throughout. Wood-engraved illus. Lacking map. [9]-80 pp., apparently textually complete. Sabin 61710; American Imprints 44613, both calling for 96 pp.

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