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William Hill Coleman, editor. A. Maurice, illustrator. Historical Sketch Book and Guide to New Orleans and Environs, with Map. New York: Will H. Coleman, 1885. Exposition edition.
Twelvemo. 324pp (indexed). Illustrated with drawings by Maurice. Publisher’s blue cloth, front cover lettered in black and gilt. BAL 2340/7915; Howes C -574.
Edited and compiled by several leading writers of the New Orleans Press, including Marion A. Baker, George Washington Cable, Charles Gayarre, Lafcadio Hearn, Alexander Walker, and Charles E. Whitney.
Boards lightly rubbed, creased, and soiled; front hinge slightly overopened; moderate uniform toning throughout; lacks laid-in map, which was not issued in all copies. Very good.
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