John KILBOURN / Ohio Gazetteer or Topographical Dictionary Containing 1821

Description: The Ohio Gazetteer; or Topographical Dictionary, Containing A Description of the Several Counties (etc. etc.) in the State of Ohio Author: KILBOURN, John Title: The Ohio Gazetteer; or Topographical Dictionary, Containing A Description of the Several Counties (etc. etc.) in the State of Ohio Publication: Columbus, Ohio: J. Kilbourn (P. H. Olmsted, printer), 1821 Description: Hardcover. 12mo, 204pp (omitting p. 25, as in all copies). Lacks the state map and any other plates. In good or better condition in an unsophisticated, ordinary contemporary binding with no restoration (apart from a possible crude paper repair to title page). Plain boards with brown sheep/calf spine. Some insect holes near the base, not affecting the interior. Some leaves chipped, a bit of minor loss to the title page. A few minor internal stains, but a generally sound, readable copy of this important early Ohio book. Good +. This "Gazetteer" was a practical guide to the state of Ohio, designed for new residents and travelers making their way through the very "new" state, which had been founded less than two decades earlier, in 1803. First published in 1816, Kilbourn went on to publish new editions almost every year for the next decade, and several afterwards. The settlements in Ohio were growing and changing so rapidly that there are sometimes substantial differences in the descriptions of each town between near-contemporary editions. Likewise, since this volume was almost entirely managed by Kilbourn alone, there are sometimes different maps or plates called for for each edition. This seventh edition contained a fold-out map of the state and also a plan of either Columbus or Muskingum County. A 1964 auction lot (the most recent we found) describes two copies of this same edition; one with the Columbus map and another with the Muskingum map. In any event, both the folding state map and either of these other maps are lacking here. Nevertheless, surviving copies of this practical volume are very scarce in commerce. The information was often obsolete within a year of publication, and when new editions were published, many of the older ones were likely thrown away. OCLC reveals a modest, but healthy number of physical holdings for the seventh edition, although not all copies contain the maps. In any event, while incomplete without the map, still a textually complete copy of this important early Ohio volume. Sabin 37730; Howes H129; Morgan 1307; Thomson 672; American Imprints 5766. Seller ID: 8153 Subject: Ohio historyCleveland Book Company Lakewood, OH As a small, independent bookseller in Cleveland, Ohio, I deal in general used, rare, and antiquarian books, autographs, manuscripts, pamphlets, and personal and family papers in all subjects. My family has been in the antiquarian book business since 1971. Guarantee All items may be returned within 30 days, with a full refund including shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 5 to 14 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem! We take pride in our business and make every attempt to describe each item in our inventory accurately according to the highest standards of the rare book trade.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 411 USD

Location: Lakewood, Ohio

End Time: 2024-01-05T20:19:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD