Small Octavo. 362p. Republished from the second edition og 1860. A remarkable picture of Antebellum Richmond with long descriptions of its principle residences, the plight of the merchant class [with young men expected to practice celibacy and work long hours], the harsh punishment of miscreants as well as the black aristocracy [a description for slaves who had jobs in the finest homes]. Probably no book so depicts the South that five years later would be gone forever. A clean bright copy bound in gilt decorated black cloth lettered in gilt, spine gilt. previous owner's name. A very good copy. Seller Inventory # 012129

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Title: Richmond in By-Gone Days; Republished from ...

Publisher: Dietz Press, Richmond, VA

Publication Date: 1946

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We are a long time antiquarian bookseller with emphasis on fine books, autographs, documents and items of interest to the serious collector. There is an interview with our owner, Richard Murian, on our website via You Tube. Most of our fine books have photographic images as well as detailed descriptions to assist the collector.

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4242 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, U.S.A.

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