#175 • 1884 Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia Illustrated Special Virginia Edition

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Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia, Illustrated, Special Virginia Edition, published in 1884 by H. H. Hardesty & Co., New York, Richmond, Chicago, and Toledo. Featuring historical texts written by R. A. Brock, Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society, including a history of the Virginias, biographical sketches of eminent Virginians, and county military rosters. The volume contains extensive engraved illustrations, historical texts, and double-page colored maps, including maps engraved by Rand, McNally & Co. Bound in publisher's half leather and cloth with gilt-stamped cover insignia. Encyclopedia is in poor condition, binding is in poor used condition, covers are tattered, pages throughout are stained. 11.25" x 2.25" x 15" Location-Parlor Room