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Auction 88, Lot 427

"King's Hand-Book of Boston Harbor", Sweetser, M. F.

Subject: Guide Book

Period: 1883 (dated)

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Size:
6 x 7.7 inches
15.2 x 19.6 cm
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Fine guide book profusely illustrated with engravings and maps. Lots of fascinating ads of contemporary Boston merchants including one fine example of color printing. Highly decorated and gilded front board and spine. Shelf wear to spine and pictorial title page loose, else fine.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $60 - $75

Sold for: $110

Closed on 10/2/1999

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