A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island : Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials; Consisting of Two Parts ... : with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State
by Pease, John Chauncey (1782-1859). Niles, John Milton (1787-1856)
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About This Item
Hartford : Printed And Published By William S. Marsh, 1819. First Edition. Hardback. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with gilt cross-bands and titling. An uncommonly good example - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 399 pages; Description: vii, 389, [2] leaves of plates : ports. , folded maps ; 22 cm. Subjects: Connecticut--Gazetteers. Rhode Island--Gazetteers. Connecticut--History, Local. Rhode Island--History, Local. References: Shaw & Shoemaker 49034.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island : Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials; Consisting of Two Parts ... : with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State
- Author
- Pease, John Chauncey (1782-1859). Niles, John Milton (1787-1856)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hartford : Printed And Published By William S. Marsh
- Date Published
- 1819
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- Gilt
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- Calf
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- Leaves
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- Raised Band(s)
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- First Edition
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