Massachusetts State Government 1888 Official Hand written Year book all names!

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Government of 1888.
Created c.1888, Boston.
c. 52 pages. Hand written text in English.

Hand made book with pictorial paper covered boards and a cloth fabric spine The entire contents are hand-written, making this a one-of-a kind almost folk-art creation. It appears to list virtually every single elected state and county person who worked in the Massachusetts state government during this year. The information included varies but is quite specific and extensive and the volume represents a monumental undertaking that represents a huge number of hours of work.

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

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this one of kind book survives. The asking price reflects the condition and rarity based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 10" H x 8" W.

[B9875].