Cooley Farwell (3 results)

Quarto bifolium (approx. 10½" x 8½"), the first page with a cut of the firm's 5-storey building at 42-46 Wabash Ave., and a list of woolen and cotton goods with prices supplied in manuscript (carried over to p. 3); page 2 with a printed letter to prospective customers (in this case, John Williams & Co.), page 4 with a full-page advertisement. Central fold neatly and professionally reinforced; generally very good. John Williams & Co. was a Springfield mercantile company whose most famous customer was Abraham Lincoln. He was recorded as a customer in the store registers (at the Illinois State Historical Library) from May 27, 1857 to December 24, 1860. The Chicago dry-goods firm of Falwell & Co. was once one of the leading enterprises in the United States, and remained so until well into the 20th century. One of Falwell's associates was the young Marshall Field (1834-1906) who became a partner in the firm in 1862, with his name appearing here on the masthead. Small World Department: Marshall Field died from a case of pneumonia contracted after playing golf on New Year's Day with his nephew, his secretary, and Abraham Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln. Not in Ante-Fire Imprints; not in OCLC.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1863 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 224 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 224 Language: English.

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 1863. 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:- 224, 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. 224 224.