"Embracing descriptive and historical sketches of counties, cities, towns, and villages, which include much valuable information respecting the agriculture, manufactories, commerce, educational and religious institutions, population and history of the state : to which is added a Shippers' Guide and a Classified Business Directory of the manufacturers, merchants, professional and tradesmen of Iowa, together with their business address. Compiled and edited by James T. Hair." Published by Bailey & Hair in Chicago. It has 722 pages, but the first 76 pages are advertisements. There is a small fold out map of the Pennsylvania Rail Road. It measures about 9.5" x 7.60" when unfolded. There are also six plates throughout the directory. The binding and cover has some wear including torn edges and parts of the front cover appear to be loose. This is a former library book. According to the OCLC there are only 2 listings known. Rarity: [i]. IA

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