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"The American Lawyer, and Business-Man's Form-Book; Containing Forms and Instructions...", Beadle, D. W.

This later edition was "revised and enlarged" from the original 1851 edition. It contains 33 double-page maps, including one of the United States and 32 state maps. Most of the state maps are from east of the Mississippi River, but the book also features maps of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and an updated map of California. The map of the United States shows a large Nebraska Territory (encompassing present-day Montana, Wyoming and Dakotas), and Kansas, Indian, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon and Washington territories. Hardbound in full contemporary leather. 384 pages. This edition has an additional 25 pages from the 1851 edition, with revised maps. Double-page maps are printed on two sheets.

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Condition: B

Most of the maps have light toning and occasional foxing. There is light dampstaining in the top blank margin throughout. Hinges are starting. Covers are scuffed and worn.