Philadelphia Directory and Register, For 1819: Containing the

PAXTON, John Adems

Publication Date: 1819

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(PHILADELPHIA). PAXTON, John Adems, ed. The Philadelphia Directory and Register, for 1819: Containing the Names, Professions, and Residence, of All the Heads of Families and Persons in Business, of the City and Suburbs, Hamiltonville, and Camden, N.J. With Other Useful Information. [Phila.]: Published by the Editor, [1819]. [62], [424], cxxiii, [1], [12] pp., illus., advts. In later buckram, 2 engraved advts. at the beginning, one is missing the lower half. One leaf of the directory has some loss to the bottom corner obscuring some information of about 4 names on each page. Contemporary owner name in a few different locations throughout. After the almanac at the rear, there is an extra gathering bound in, repeating a section for Paxton's Register. Expected toning. A very good copy. Spear, p. 279. Shaw & Shoemaker 49079. Some wonderful advts. including Kutter & Shuman, New German Coffee House; George Gilbert, engraver; and a striking engraved advt. for Edward W. Carr, who manufactures press screws.

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• Title: Philadelphia Directory and Register, For 1819: Containing the
• Publication Date: 1819
• Binding: Hardcover
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