Description: This rare find, the “HISTORY OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT”, 1638-1887. Book historically documents the evolution of New Haven and its prominent inhabitants, businesses, county histories, genealogy information, notable changes and era events from 1638 to the present day of 1887. Book has numerous signed engravings & illustrations. Review the many hi-res images of the book’s complete index of who’s who names. Some noteworthy names can be found; e.g., ‘Eli Whitney’. Book was compiled by an association of writers and edited by Edward E. Atwater. Copyright 1887 by W.W. Munsell & Company, printed in New York by The Evening Post Job Printing Office. Book has 702 pages and was bound in publisher's 3/4 leather binding. Page edges are gold-gilt. A rare survivor absolutely worthy of restoration or respectful upcycling. Book will be securely shipped, well protected to prevent any damage or further degradation. 👉 CONDITION – Antique as received, visible age-wear. Engravings are well preserved. Book is mostly intact, spine leather is gone, hardcovers and first couple of pages are detached, binding is still holding. No hidden issues or missing pages. A rare book in need of restoration. Review images for condition accuracy and verification. 👉 APPROXIMATE SIZE – 10.5 inches long by 8.5 inches wide by 3 inches thick. Weight = 9 pound 👉 WHERE I GOT IT – Maine lake camp clean-out. 👉 ERA OR YEAR OF ORIGINATION – 1887. 👉 SUMMARY – I have presented and pictured this book thoroughly. If you have any questions or offers, contact me and I will respond quickly. Don't miss the chance to get this rare survivor for your own or as a unique gift for someone special. 🚚 Shipping Info 📦 Fast response and secure packing guaranteed. All orders are meticulously packed and shipped same or next USPS business day. *Rush orders and insured shipping requests available at cost of service. The USPS can be unreliable at times, if your order is delayed, refer to the tracking number or contact me for help. *Financial losses for uninsured deliveries will be shared. ⭐ Customer Service & Support 💫 I try to give all customers white-glove service, if your experience was anything less, please let me know how I can improve it. I take every issue seriously, response is polite and professional with a genuine concern to answer questions accurately and resolve issues quickly. Don’t hesitate to contact me for anything. Leaving 5-star positive feedback is the best way to show me your appreciation. 🤝 ★FURTHER INFO★ All items are sold as-is. Everything is authentic vintage pre-owned condition unless noted otherwise in the description. Read description and examine images and videos thoroughly. I have represented it the way I would like to see it- with multiple crisp and clear images. If the description has incorrect or missing information, polite input is encouraged. ★RETURN POLICY★ Returns accepted if an item was misrepresented. A return request for reasons detailed in the description and pictures will be denied. In the event of an issue, a polite and honest effort will be made to achieve a fair and equitable resolution. ★INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING★ I only use eBay’s recommended shipping services and policies. ★DAMAGE CLAIMS★ *If an item shows up damaged, picture proof is needed to document proper packing materials and techniques were used, pictures of package damage and shipping label are required. I will submit the claim using your pics. *Financial losses for uninsured deliveries will be shared.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Ellington, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-01-01T20:50:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.67 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique Original: Yes
Year: 1887
Book Subject: New Haven, CT History
Publisher/ Printer: W.M. Munsell & Co. New York
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Illustrations Type: Engraved Portraits
Number of Pages: 702