Boston Almanac Massachusetts 1863 rare city book advertising business directory
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, Massachusetts, Almanac, Boston, Business Directory, Period Advertising).
The Boston Almanac for the Year 1863.
Published 1863, Boston by George Coolidge.
431 pages. Text in English. Profusion of period advertising, often illustrated, at front and rear.
Cloth covered boards, lovely floral embossed patterns, smooth spine, gilt title. No map, possibly issued without one due to the Civil War paper shortages.
Spine cloth chipped, rear joint cracked, covers still well attached- book otherwise remains well preserved internally.
It displays a beautiful age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition.
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.
Book Measures c. 5 1/4" H x 3 1/4" W.
[B288].