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O'RIELLY, Henry. SETTLEMENT IN THE WEST. SKETCHES OF ROCHESTER; WITH INCIDENTAL NOTICES OF WESTERN NEW-YORK. A collection of matters designed to illustrate the progress of Rochester during the first quarter-century of its existence. Including a map of the city and some representations of scenery, edifices, etc. Arranged by Henry O'Reilly [sic]. Rochester: Published by William Alling, 1838. First edition. 41 wood-engraved plates, 2 engraved portraits, + fold-out map. 12mo. [4],17-336,337*- 388*,337-416 pp. Contemporary cloth binding with gilt-stamped spine title. It is lightly sunned at spine, with a touch of wear at heel and crown. There is Occasional light foxing within but mostly fresh and clean. The wood-engravings of the local churches, businesses and hotels are wonderful examples of their kind, being bold and rather naive compositions but finely executed. Early pencil ownership (Alfred DeWitt, New York) on ffep. Library bookplate with release stamp on bookplate at front pastedown, but no other marks. A complete and just about fine copy in entirely original condition with the map perfect like the day it was bound in. (Howes O125, Sabin 57594)., Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of O'RIELLY, Henry : SETTLEMENT IN THE WEST. SKETCHES OF ROCHESTER; WITH INCIDENTAL NOTICE. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including rare books, collectables, atlases, out of print books and incunabula. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |