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Quarter Leather. Condition: Very good. The Cincinnati, Covington, Newport And Fulton Directory for 1840, the first with a "Colored" listing of African American business and citizens of Cincinnati. (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo, 520pp. Rebound in quarter red morocco, marbled boards, decorative bands, title stamped in gilt over black morocco label. New endpapers. Complete with ten plates. Thomson's Bibliography of Ohio notes a "Folding Plan of the City," but no known copies have been documented with this plate. Scattered foxing and light soiling. Top quarter of pages 43-46 cut, bottom half of 55-56, lacking the 25-26 leaf. Solid binding, a very good example. (American Imprints, 54966) (Morgan 3622) (Sabin 13085) (Thomson 196(7)). This directory features one of the first "Colored" indexes of 300 prominent African American citizens of the city of Cincinnati, with their addresses and state of origin. The population tables detail the ethnic background of citizens, and includes a "Table of Nativity," outlining which state or country the citizens of the region arrived from. A scarce directory, with only two appearing at auction since 1950.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1819 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: 176 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: 176 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1819. 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: : - 172, 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. 172 172.