The Philadelphia Fire Marshal Almanac and Underwriters' Advertiser, for the year 1860
Containing, in addition tot he calendar, correct memoranda of past fires for each day in the year, with accounts of several large fires in American and other Countries;
Also the laws of the state of Pennsylvania and the ordinances of the consolidated city of Philadelphia, in relation to fires and combustible materials, and valuable suggestions as to the best means of preventing fires of every description.
Together with a complete list of the names and locations of the fire companies of the city and county of Philadelphia, and the numbers and stations of the signal boxes of the fire alarm telegraph, and information of a General Character.
by Alexander W. Blackburn, Fire Marshal. and William A. Strait, General Agent.
Philadelphia
Chandler, Printer, 306 Chestnut Street, Philad'a.
1859
First Edition Thus
This copy with the ownership signature that reads "Charles H. Pennypacker / May 12th 1860 / W Chester / Penna" on the front wrap. There is interesting information elsewhere and online about Charles H. Pennypacker.
16mo, 320 pages, publisher's original wraps. An ink stamp appears several times that reads "Linden T. Harris / No. 240 So. Fourth Street / Philadelphia". There are a few tears, damage to spine, gutter cracked, some discoloration, else in good + condition.
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