PECK, John Mason. A Gazetteer of Illinois. Jacksonville, 1834. FIRST EDITION.
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Nov 14, 2024
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$300 -
400
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PECK, John Mason (1789-1858). A Gazetteer of Illinois, in Three Parts. Jacksonville: R. Goudy, 1834.
12mo (152 x 100 mm). (Some discoloration to title-page near gutter margin.) Contemporary mottled sheep, smooth spine gilt, olive morocco lettering piece gilt (a few minor spots of rubbing near corners). Provenance: C. Goudy (early ownership signature, possibly related to the printer).
FIRST EDITION. Graff notes that "Peck was well-equipped to compile a gazetteer of Illinois, for he had traveled over most of the state. His descriptions and observations are almost entirely drawn from personal experience." Graff 3232; Howes P170; Sabin 59489.
[With:] Reversed Directory of the Elite of Chicago...1883-84. Chicago: The Elite Publishing Co., 1884. 12mo. Original gilt-stamped and lettered brown cloth. FIRST EDITION.
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