Item #48267 Boston Directory, for the Year 1853, Embracing the City Record,

Boston Directory, for the Year 1853, Embracing the City Record,

Item #48267

(MASSACHUSETTS). (BOSTON). The Boston Directory, for the Year 1853, Embracing the City Record, A General Directory of the Citizens, and A Business Directory. Boston: George Adams, 1853. [3],388,51,[1],[3]pp. plus [2]pp. of advertisements printed in bronze and blue on glossy stock. Original cloth-backed printed boards, spine gilt. Extremities lightly worn. Bookplate of collector John J. Ford, Jr., and ink cost code, dated 12/15/62, on flyleaf. Near fine. SPEAR, p.55. Volume XLIX of the Boston Directory. In addition to the business and residential directories, the volume contains an almanac for 1853-54, a list of Boston streets, extensive information for various Boston institutions, railroad tables with views of Boston depots, and various other items. The large, elaborately illustrated advertising section includes seven pages of advertisements for New York City merchants and manufacturers.

Price: $200.00

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