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Hardcover. Condition: Very good+ condition. First Edition. A collection of publications about early Chicago history, some being reprints of earlier editions, bound in one volume. Some earlier editions are listed in Sabin. All publications except one have their own title page. The binding is quarter leather, with hinges repaired, and moderate shelfwear. Minor foxing to some pages. 1) THE ANNALS OF CHICAGO: A Lecture Delivered Before The Chicago Lyceum, January 21, 1840, by Joseph N. Balestier. Republished from the Original Edition of 1840. Second edition. 48 pages. 2) Wentworth. EARLY CHICAGO: A Lecture, Delivered Before the Sunday Lecture Society, at McCormick Hall, on April 11, 1875, with Supplemental Notes. With an engraved frontisportrait of the author. 48 pages. 3) Wentworth. EARLY CHICAGO: A Lecture, Delivered Before the Sunday Lecture Society, at McCormick Hall, on May 7th, 1876. Illustrated with an engraved frontisportrait of the author. 56 pages. 4) W.H. Brown. AN HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE EARLY MOVEMENT IN ILLINOIS FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF SLAVERY, Read at the Annual Meeting of the Chicago Historical Society, December 5th, 1864. Printed on light pink paper. 30, [i] pages. 5) Caton. THE LAST OF THE ILLINOIS and A Sketch of the Pottawatomies. Read Before the Chicago Historical Society, December 13, 1870. 30 pages. 6) Caton. ORIGIN OF THE PRAIRIES. Read Before the Ottawa Academy of Natural Sciences, December 30th, 1869. 55 pages. 7) H. Brown. THE PRESENT AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF CHICAGO. An Address Delivered Before the Chicago Lyceum, January 20, 1846. 32 pages. 8) Martineau. CHICAGO IN 1836. STRANGE EARLY DAYS. No title page. 48 pages. 9) FERGUS' DIRECTORY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, 1839. With City and County Officers, Churches, Public Buildings, Hotels, etc. Also, List of Sheriffs of Cook County and Mayors of the City Since Their Organization. Illustrated with an engraved frontisportrait of the author. [ii], 68, [ii] pages. 10) W.H. Brown, Raymond, Scammon, Walker, Church. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SOME OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO. Illustrated with an engraved frontisportrait of W.H. Brown and B.W. Raymond. 48 pages. 11) Smith, Maxwell, Wilson, Harris, Davis, Brown, Kerchival, Clarke, Lowe. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SOME OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO. Part I. 48 pages.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Fair. Wightman, W.E.; Woodville, R.Caton; Cleaver, Reginald; De Walton, John; Inns, Kenneth; Nicolson, W.C.; Goss, G.W.; Leigh, Conrad; Gillett, Frank; Burns, Inder (illustrator). First Edition. Features: The Derelict; The Vengeance of Devi Chand - the revenge of a bereaved father in India; A Donkey in Spain - the author planned to take a walking trip through Spain with a donkey carrying his baggage; An Arctic Outpost - what happened to three members of the RCMP's Craig Harbour Detachment - article with photos; Through France with "Sylvabelle" - I - a yachting voyage from Brittany to the Riviera - article with great photos; The Netik - native 'magic' on a south sea island; Aerial photo of dozens of log booms at Vancouver, B.C.; "The White Man's Great War-Game" - II - amazing photo-illustrated article of the savages of Sura, Angas and other primitive tribes of northern Nigeria; Truffle-Hunting - a description of the industry in Italy and France - and a description of the manner in which the pigs and dogs are trained to search for them - with photos; The One-Legged Kea - a tale from the South Island of New Zealand; Behind the scenes in American crime - "a veritable hell-brew of wickedness and intrigue that has no counterpart in Europe - article with photos of Mrs. Margaret Whittemore and Richard Whittemore; Besieged by Crocodiles; The Lost Safe - a detective story; Lee Sum's Lucky Day - a 'gang-robbery' in the state of Pahang in Malaysia. Multiple pieces of red and clear tape holding covers in place. Brown tape securing fore-edges of each cover. A worthy vintage copy.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1987. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 306, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 306 306.