[BOWEN, Daniel]

History of Philadelphia, With a Notice of Villages, in the Vicinity,

Item #510

(PHILADELPHIA). [BOWEN, Daniel]. History of Philadelphia, With a Notice of Villages, in the Vicinity, Embellished With Engravings, Designed as a Guide to Citizens and Strangers, Containing a Correct Account of the City Improvements, Up to the Year 1839; Also, the State of Society, in Relation to Science, Religion and Morals; With an Historical Account of the Military Operations of the Late War, Including the Names of Over Two Thousand Patriotic Officers, and Citizen Soldiers, Who Volunteered Their Services in Defence of This City, When Threatened by an Hostile Army. In 1812, '13 and '14. Phila.: Printed and published by Daniel Bowen, 1839. 1st ed. Illus. with vignettes, engravings and lithographic views and advts. Spine expertly repaired, else a fine copy in orig. leather label. Howes B-659. Sabin 7048. Authored by the publisher. At the back of the book are some contemporary lithographic business advertisements.

Price: $450.00