Rare, 1848 Guide to Boston titled “The Boston Almanac for the Year 1848”. This is the 13th in this wonderful series of business and tourist guides to Boston. Published by S. N. Dickenson and containing every sort of information on the city, its’ government, business, police & fire departments, churches, schools, an almanac, a large number of advertisements and a complete listing of all businesses (cataloged by profession) within the city of Boston.

Of special interest are the listings and advertisements for DAGUERREOTYPE MINIATURES. Every photographer of the time is listed with addresses.

This wonderful little volume measures approx. 3 1/4” x 5 1/4” and contains 192 pages. Bound in its’ original gilt decorated and blind stamped brown cloth covers which are in very good condition - intact, tight and attractive with some minor ink stains to the rear board. The interior pages are tight, complete and overall in very good condition throughout. This copy does lack the oft lacking folding map of the city.

A fantastic, early Boston Business Directory and a great piece for your early photography library or Boston City collection!!!

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