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Lilacs and Limestone - An Illustrated History of Pittsburgh Township 1787-1987 *SIGNED BY AUTHOR* - Hardcover
- PublisherPittsburgh Historical Society
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0969394403
- ISBN 13 9780969394402
- BindingHardcover
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LILACS AND LIMESTONE AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF PITTSBRUGH TOWNSHIP 1787 - 1987
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Pittsburgh Historical Society
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0969394403
ISBN 13: 9780969394402
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. pp: 336. FIRST EDITION. A history of the, mostly rural, area east of Kingston, Ontario. It is bounded by The Rideau Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and, the Military Reserve and the Royal Military College. The area was first settled by United Empire Loyalists. It grew substantially when Protestant Irish moved onto the usable farmland. This history covers about 200 years, beginning with the pioneer settlements, and continuing into the late twentieth century. It is illustrated throughout with maps, street layouts, and family photos. The appendices include a list of those granted land by The Crown with location, date, name, and some remarks. Assessment records of the years 1822 to 1851, and members of the town council with date, name, and position. This is a near fine copy in a dust jacket with light wear at the spine ends. Seller Inventory # 006925
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Lilacs and Limestone - An Illustrated History of Pittsburgh Township 1787-1987 *SIGNED BY AUTHOR*
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Pittsburgh Historical Society
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ISBN 13: 9780969394402
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Former owner's inscription, otherwise unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 3.85. signed by author. Seller Inventory # 1540789676
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LILACS AND LIMESTONE An Illustrated History of Pittsburgh Township 1787-1987
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 336 pages in very good condition. Many illustrations. Purple, decorative endpapers. Beige cloth with silver titles and decoration. Very light wear on corners and edges. Illustrated DJ with silver/purple titles. Small creases and tears on the corners and edges. VG+/VG Size: 8 1/2 x 11. Seller Inventory # T00402
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Lilacs and Limestone - An Illustrated History of Pittsburgh Township 1787-1987
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The Pitttsburgh Historical Society, Canada
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0969394403
ISBN 13: 9780969394402
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 336 pages. Index, selected bibliography, notes and appendices. Archival black and white illustrations and maps throughout. Author's signature atop title page. "Pittsburgh is surrounded by history. The Rideau Canal, built 1826-1832, forms its western boundary; the mighty St. Lawrence River, gateway to the North American Continent, lies to the south. Its south-western tip contains the Military Reserve, established in 1783, the site of Royal Military College, founded 1876 (formerly the Naval Dockyard 1788-1853), Fort Henry, first built during the war of 1812-1814, and a vast modern military complex covering over 2,000 acres." - from dust jacket. Light wear to clean unmarked book which is leaning moderately. Average wear and several closed tears on dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Overall a sound copy. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 115a8991
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