[BOWEN, Daniel].

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

Item #74010

(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.: Daniel Bowen, 1839. 1st ed. Illus. with vignettes, engravings, and lithographic views and advertisements. Orig. embossed cloth, rebacked in cloth, tan morocco spine label in orig. leather label. Corners worn, light scattered foxing, else very good. Howes B-659. Sabin 7048. Authored by the publisher. At the back of the book are some contemporary lithographic business advertisements. With the ownership signature of the New York City engraving firm of Story and Atwood on front pastedown.

Price: $200.00