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RHODE ISLAND 1636-1896 ILLUSTRATED The Consolidated Illustrating Co. 1896 1st Ed

$ 44.88

Availability: 43 in stock
  • Condition: rare 1896 first edition missing its' paper cover. has corner and edge wear. fragile heavy book no rips, tears or defacing to pages other than the first page which has some small edge splits and chipping. hundreds of antique plates of Historic architecture no longer standing. Concise Historical text since the founding of this Great State. please view all pics.
  • Type: RHODE ISLAND HISTORY BOOK
  • Region of Origin: Rhode Island
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Here is a very hard to find first edition Historical Book printed in 1896 by "THE CONSOLIDATED ILLUSTRATING COMPANY New York titled "RHODE ISLAND 1636-1896 ILLUSTRATED, SMALL IN AREA : UNLIMITED IN HER RESOURCES : UNSURPASSED IN THE ACTIVITY, INTELLIGENCE AND PATRIOTISM OF HER PEOPLE" "A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE STATE FROM FOUNDATION UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME Together with Sketches of Many Mercantile and Manufacturing Concerns which Contribute to Her Progress and Prosperity" 219 pages with hundreds of rare plates and old photographs of Historic Buildings and Statues no longer standing with concise Historical Text. first blank page before Title page has previous owners name in small print at top, missing its original cover, no rips, tears or defacing to pages other than the top first blank page which has some chipping and wear to corners and edges. book is heavy and fragile. A wonderful Historical Rhode Island Book. please view all pics. I ship within 24hrs of cleared payment.