Description: The Wealth and Biography of the Wealthy Citizens of New York City compiled by Moses Yale Beach Published by: Moses Yale Beach, New York, 1846. Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.Volume displays minor overall wear to covers and moderate inside.Covers show mild overall edgewear and scarce scuffing.Professionally rebacked for a handsome appearance. Replaced spine is neatly tucked under original leather. Some chipping and wear can be seen along shoulders, as well as slight difference of color between shoulder and replaced spine. (See photos)Spine features gilt text and filigree.Binding is secure.Blue endpapers were likely replaced along with spine. Interior displays slight toning, and occasional staining going into text. (See photos)Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. Textblock edges are foxed, and display some toning to corners. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.SC20180822A record of the lives and wealth of the wealthiest citizens of New York in the 19th century. To each citizen is dedicated a paragraph, which states the wealth in dollars of the citizens, and a brief account of his life, profession, and career, and how he acquired his wealth. This volume will prove to be a valuable piece for historical study, as well as a good depiction of the values of 19th century America, promoting for most the image of the self-made man, which is the path for most of them, to having acquired their fortune. 32 pages. 5.75 x 9.25 inches. Tenth Edition. Compiled by Moses Yale Beach, publisher of The Sun, a serious New York newspaper published from 1833 until 1950. Includes a list of the banking and insurance capitals in the City of New York. Features a beautiful line illustration of the Merchants' Exchange on title page. AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.International first class shipping includes a handling charge to cover insurance.Domestic orders over $250 include a handling charge to cover signature confirmation.#panoplybooks #rarebooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore
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Year Printed: 1846
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: American (US)
Binding: Leather
Region: North America
Author: Moses Yale Beach
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Moses Yale Beach
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: 10th Ed
