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Keene City Directory for the Year 1879-80, Embracing A General Directory of the Citizens, A Full Business Directory, The National, State, County, and City Governments, and an Appendix of Much Useful Information.
Published 1879, Keene by Sentinel Print Company for Hiram Blake & Andrew R. Mason.
137 pages. Text in English. Abundant period advertising, often illustrated.

Illustrated paper covered board, spine hand lettered date.

Book is over 140 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding well rubbed and age worn, spine cloth torn along joints and now loosened

Text block paper is gently toned, light to moderate scattered age spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this scarce 19th century city directory survives.

Book Measures c. 9" H x 6" W.

[B3241].