cincinnati directory containing names profession (9 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive exploration of the culture, society, and history of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the early 19th century. The author chronicles the settlement and rapid growth of this city and discusses its role as a hub for Western trade and navigation, due to its ideal location on the Ohio River. Providing insightful details about the founding of several key institutions in Cincinnati, including the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the book argues that this city's rich history has given rise to its prominence as a major cultural and economic center in the Midwest. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Full leather. Zustand: Good. First edition of The Cincinnati Directory, published in 1819. (illustrator). First Edition. Twelvemo, [x], 11-156. Full calf, gilt bands on spine, title rubbed off, some cracking to spine. Lacking the map of Cincinnati. Paper is toned. Includes almanac for 1820. (Thompson, 196) (Howes C409) (Sabin 13085). This first directory of Cincinnati details the local government, distilleries, canal systems, shipping project and prominent citizens. It was followed by a second edition in 1825, but only a small number were printed, making them exceptionally scarce.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Cincinnati Directory. 156 pp. 4 x 7 inches. Lacking the map. Ex-library book rebound in older buckram that is bumped and rubbed through and corners and spine ends. Spine label and labels on rear board. Opens to title page, which has old tape repairs, hinge exposed. Scattered margin tears but otherwise interior good. Your purchase benefits literacy and summer reading programs in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. We ship every business day. All books ship in cardboard bookfolds with delivery confirmation. Sets or unusually heavy items ship in a box.

Full Calf. Zustand: Very good. The first Cincinnati Directory, published in 1819, with the scarce "Plan of Cincinnati" map. (illustrator). First Edition. Twelvemo, [x], [11]-156pp, [3]. Period tree calf, title in gilt on spine, decorative gilt bands, both hinges starting. Printed by Morgan, Lodge & Company. Mount St. Joseph Library label on front free endpaper, no other indications of library usage. Boards heavily worn. Occasional toning and foxing throughout. Includes almanac for 1820 at preface, as expected. Complete with the "Plan of Cincinnati", dated 1819, with two tape repairs, minimal toning, solid hinges, a bright example. (Thompson, 196) (Howes C409) (Sabin 13085) Housed in custom green cloth clamshell. A scarce work. This first directory of Cincinnati details the local government, distilleries, canal systems, shipping project and prominent citizens. It was followed by a second edition in 1825, but only a small number were printed, making them exceptionally scarce.

(OHIO). (CINCINNATI). [FARNSWORTH, Oliver]. Cincinnati Directory, Containing the Names, Profession and Occupation of the Inhabitants of the Town, Alphabetically Arranged; With the Number of the Building Occupied by Each. Also, An Account of Its Officers, Population, Institutions and Societies, Public Buildings, Manufactures, &C. [Cincinnati]. 1819. 155,[1]pp. plus folding engraved map (loosely laid in). Contemporary calf, gilt morocco label. Binding slightly chipped at head of spine. Contemporary ownership inscriptions on endpapers. Map and text slightly tanned. Very good. In a cloth clamshell case, leather label. HOWES F51, "b." SABIN 13085. GRAFF 1296. AII (OHIO) 466. JONES 806. THOMSON 196. WILKIE 608. SPEAR, p.99. STREETER SALE 1357. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 47616. The rare first Cincinnati directory. The text includes a statistical view of Cincinnati as of 1819, a discussion of the city's foundries and commerce (including a section on trade with Havana), as well as a list of local officeholders and a directory of residents. There is also a lengthy section on the region's steamboats and canals, including the names and descriptions of dozens of vessels. The handsome engraved map shows the rapid progress and expansion of the city, illustrating the populated city blocks. The large and detailed folding map of the city is almost invariably lacking, but is present in this copy (loosely laid in).