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What a fantastic find for the Collector. A wonderful gift idea. General Description of the State… Geological Construction, Canals and Rail-Roads, Bridges, Revenue, Expenditures, Public Debt, &c. Part Second… Counties, Towns, Cities, Villages, Mountains, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks, &c., Alphabetically Arranged. Purported by the publisher to be the first gazetteer of Pennsylvania, compiled from "minute and accurate topographical and statistical information… by visits to many parts of the state, by personal intercourse with official and intelligent gentlemen of every county, and by laborious research among the public records." Historian Thomas Gordon also published a History of Pennsylvania (1829), and gazetteers for both New Jersey and New York. Sabin 27998. A quick internet search will suggest the few 1st Edition copies with the map available via the internet start at $1000.00.
James.Q.Freeman
Another perfect transaction with this great seller. The price was amazing, the packaging was excellent (including the gift wrap to make me feel like it was Christmas in April), and great communication about shipping. Highly recommend.
user1519578f
Great purchase & excellent seller! Very glad to get this book at a reasonable price. As described, surprisingly good condition for a book this age. Very well packaged & shipped quickly. Highly recommend this seller!
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This seller took special Care in the beautiful wrapping and timely delivery of this item purchased as a gift. Communication was excellent and this was a perfect eBay deal. Good job!