The FOURTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Of The HOUSE Of REFUGE Of PHILADELPHIA. With An Appendix

Henry, Alexander - President

Verlag: Published by Order of the Contributers. E. G. Dorsey, Printer, Library Street, Philadelphia, 1842

Beschreibung

31, [1] pp. Last page a blank. 8vo, in 4s. 8-5/8" x 5-1/4" The "House" began operations in 1829, and continued its charitable & reformatory works until [our research indicates] 1911. Of note in this report are the numerous letters (13 pp) from individuals with whom the indigent men, women & children were 'placed'. A valuable record for anyone conducting research into the attributes & efficacy of charity/reform organizations. Light soiling & wear to wrappers. Faint browning & staining to paper. A VG+ copy. Original pale blue printed wrappers, stab sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve 1st edition thus. American Imprints 42-4020 (which incorrectly states 8 pp of text). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 27201

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Titel: The FOURTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Of The HOUSE Of...

Verlag: Published by Order of the Contributers. E. G. Dorsey, Printer, Library Street, Philadelphia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1842

Einband: Softcover

Auflage: 1. Auflage