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[WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA]. BOWEN, J.B. The Wheeling Directory and Advertiser. Wheeling: John M. C'Creary, 1839.
12o (144 x 96). (Some spotting.) Original black roan-backed marbled boards, printed paper label on upper cover (a bit rubbed). Provenance: Noah Zane, Ohio County (early ownership inscriptions).
FIRST EDITION of the first directory of Wheeling. Included are the names of the heads of households (including their trades and addresses). A history is provided, opening: "The city of Wheeling is the seat of justice for Ohio county, in the state of Virginia." At end are advertisements for local merchants, physicians, hotels, etc. Howes B-663; Spear p. 377.
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FIRST EDITION of the first directory of Wheeling. Included are the names of the heads of households (including their trades and addresses). A history is provided, opening: "The city of Wheeling is the seat of justice for Ohio county, in the state of Virginia." At end are advertisements for local merchants, physicians, hotels, etc. Howes B-663; Spear p. 377.