History of Cook County Illinois, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time
by ANDREAS, A.T
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Galena, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: A.T. Andreas, Publisher, 1884. Hardcover. 4to. Modern rebind in full black leatherette with gilt spine lettering. Pp. 33-888 (as published). Frontispiece, maps, chromolithograph, numerous illustrations. Fine/very good. New binding pristine; text block lightly age toned. A superb first edition of this hefty landmark study in a striking modern binding instead of the invariably worn and saggy original binding. Scarce.
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- Bookseller
- Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45039
- Title
- History of Cook County Illinois, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time
- Author
- ANDREAS, A.T
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- A.T. Andreas, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1884
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books; Chicago;
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