STEPHENS, Thomas.

Stephens's Philadelphia Directory, for 1796;

Item #80951

(PHILADELPHIA). STEPHENS, Thomas. Stephens's Philadelphia Directory, for 1796; or, Alphabetical Arrangement: Containing the Names, Occupations, and Places of Abode of the Citizens: with a Register of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Magistrates of the United States,...Also, An Account of the Different Societies, Charitable and Literary Institutions,...with an Alphabetical List of the Streets, Lanes, and Alleys. Phila.: Printed for Thomas Stephens, 1796. 1st ed. 20, 286,[2], 69, [3]pp. Folding map. Later 3/4 red morocco, raised spine bands, housed in custom red cloth folding box. Wear to spine ends and corners, some light foxing and toning, map laid on linen, else very good HOWES S-943. Evans 31235. Spear p.274. An extensive directory for the growing capital city, listing organizations such as the Public Library, the Humane Society, and the Abolition Society. Page 193 gives the address of "Washington George, President of the United States, 190, High Street." Howes notes that the sixty-nine page section with the running title "A Short Account of Philadelphia," may have been issued separately.

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