History of Lake Shore Ohio by Downes, Randolph C, P.HD - 1952

New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc., 1952. [1952] FIRST EDITION, COMPLETE THREE VOLUME HARDCOVER SET. Blue cloth, decorative endpapers, sprinkled top edges, black and white photo reproductions and illustrations throughout. Vol. one: 432 pgs.; Vol. two: 864 pgs.; Vol. three: 570 pgs. Condition: Scattered rubbing and a few discoloration spots to binding; toned internally. Vol. three: one leaf (pgs. 483/484) detached and laid in; adjoining pgs. 485/486 have tears/hole at gutter (not affecting text); moisture spots, mostly at index. All books in Very Good Plus condition. This set stored in temperature-controlled room - a non-smoking environment. Here is a well-researched historical set of books covering Northern Ohio including Cleveland. Topics include the early period, economic growth, political and social ways, and wars. You'll insightful historical information on the canal days, railroads, industry, politics, education, religion, and more, including profiles of key people. A nice… Read More

New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc, 1952. First printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Three volumes. First edition, 1952. Quarto, blue cloth hardcovers, vols. I and II with 864 total pp. & vol. III with 570 pp., illustrated, clean unmarked text, Very Good volumes, off-setting or discoloration to some pages and to the page-edges, rubbing and light wear to the covers of the books, no dust jackets. This heavy three volume set will likely require an additional shipping charge.

New York: Lewis Hitorical Publication Co, Inc, 1956. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First two volumes are 864pp, the 3rd volume (which is Family and Personal History) is 570pp. A little cover wear and scuffing, overall very good+