Description: This Book Contains LOTS of VINTAGE ADS from Philadelphia Businesses and Industries! Book Title ~ Philadelphia ~ Its Founding And Development 1683 To 1908 ~ Historical Souvenir 225th Anniversary Of The Founding Of The City Of Philadelphia Compiled by ~ William W. Matos Publisher ~ Published under the Supervision of the Executive Committee in charge of the Founders' Week Celebration © Date ~ 1908, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present. Cover ~ Light blue cloth hardcover with yellow lettering on the front cover. Number of Pages ~ 508 pages. Illustrated ~ Yes, with drawings, photographs, and lots of vintage advertisements (many are full page). Illustrated endpapers. Book measures about ~ 10 3/4 inches X 8 inches X 1 1/4 inches. Condition ~ Acceptable. This book is a library retiree (Rosemont College) with a small check out sheet and small barcode on the back flyleaf, a small library mark on the front flyleaf and title page, and Rosemont College neatly written on the inside front cover. There is part of a white sticker on the bottom of the spine. There are some small marks and edgewear on the cover. The spine has darkened a bit over time. The front and back gutters are reinforced with clear tape. There are a few very tiny edge tears on less than eight pages. Otherwise this very rare book is in Acceptable condition! The pages ARE clean!! About the Book ~CONTENTSThe Two Hundred & Twenty~Fifth Anniversary Of The Founding Of The Government Of Philadelphia By William Penn, 1683.Exercises Covering The Week Of October 4~10, 1908.CHAPTER 1 ~ Brief History Of The Early Settlement Of The Site Of Philadelphia To The Time Of The Arrival Of William PennCHAPTER 2 ~ William Penn's First Visit To This Country, Followed Shortly Afterwards By Founding The City Of PhiladelphiaCHAPTER 3 ~ First Charter Of Philadelphia Issued in 1691, Eight Years After Penn Had Laid Out His City & Founded A City GovernmentCHAPTER 4 ~ First Half Century Of The City Of Philadelphia Witnessed A Rapid Development In The Practical Arts & In The Advancement Of ScienceCHAPTER 5 ~ Benjamin Franklin's Influence, Prior To & After The Revolution, Upon The Development Of The City Founded By PennCHAPTER 6 ~ Review Of The Great Historic Events Which Have Made Philadelphia The Cradle Of Liberty & The Birthplace Of The NationCHAPTER 7 ~ Important Events Of The Nineteenth Century Which Made Philadelphia The Leading American City In The United StatesCHAPTER 8 ~ Philadelphia & Its Hundreds Of Points Of Historic Interest The Mecca Of Tourists & Pleasure Seekers From All Parts Of The WorldCHAPTER 9 ~ Philadelphia, As A Manufacturing City, Turns Out Annually From Its Factories Products Worth Over Six Hundred Million DollarsCHAPTER 10 ~ Philadelphia Boasts Of Superb Railway & Steamship Service & A Local System Of Transportation Second To None In The CountryCHAPTER 11 ~ Philadelphia Financial Institutions Have Always Had A Tremendous Influence In The Monetary Affairs Of The CountryCHAPTER 12 ~ Brief Chronological History Of The City Of Philadelphia From The Earliest Records To The Present CenturyCOMMITTEES WHICH ARRANGED THE CELEBRATION ~ Committee Composed Of City Officials & Citizens Who Planned & Carried Into Execution The Anniversary Celebration ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This very Rare Book would be nice for any Historian, Collector, or for anyone interested in Philadelphia or Pennsylvania History or Vintage Advertisements! It would be a nice Gift! (please consider the condition and rarity!!) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION PLEASE USE THE SHIPPING CALCULATOR AT THE BOTTOMor contact us for a quote We will be happy to combine Shipping Charges for multiple purchases that can ship in the same package (for Domestic or International packages) Domestic or International EXPRESS MAIL shipping IS available upon request ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Buyers Please contact us for a shipping quote ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ International Buyers - Please Note Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's Customs Office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Sometimes your country's Customs Office will delay delivery of your package. Please understand that we have NO control over any delays caused by your country's Customs Office.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I have many more interesting Books, Collectibles, Antiques, and other Stuff in my Ebay Store! Use the Store Search Box above or this Link to My Store - Dixie Cat's Books And Stuff I AM ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES - The more you buy, the more you save!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Book Title: Philadelphia Its Founding And Development 1683~1908
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Executive Committee Founders Week Celebration
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Publication Year: 1908
Type: Illustrated
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Unknown
Personalized: No
Features: Ex-Library, Illustrated
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Art & Culture, Business, Economics & Industry, Economics, Engineering & Technology, Geography, Historical, History, Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle, Pageants, Parades & Festivals, Sociology, Transportation
Topic: Administration, American History, Antiques, Architectural Photography, Architecture, Books, Building, Cities, Civil Engineering, Collectibles, Cultural History, Cultural Studies, Culture, Economic History, Genealogy, Government, Historic Figures, History of Ideas, Industrial Building, Industry, Investment, Lifestyle, Local History, Local Interest, Political Science, Professional Finance, Reference, Regional History, Social Sciences, Society
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 508
